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  1. Chad

    faq.need-visa

    Before
    Yes, unless your passport is exempt. Chad's e-Visa platform lists Barbados, Benin, Bermuda, the Central African Republic, Congo, the Cook Islands, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Malaysia, Mali, Micronesia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Suriname and Togo. Cameroon is not on that list, but the CEMAC Additional Act of 25 June 2013 lets citizens of all CEMAC states, Cameroon included, enter without a visa and stay up to 90 days. Everyone else applies online at evisa.td.
    After
    Yes, unless you are exempt. Chad's e-Visa platform says nationals of the countries on its list are exempt from visas: Barbados, Benin, Bermuda, Congo, Dominica, Gabon, Gambia, Equatorial Guinea, the Cook Islands, Malaysia, Mali, Micronesia, Niger, Nigeria, the Central African Republic, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Suriname and Togo. The CEMAC Additional Act of 25 June 2013 gives nationals of CEMAC member states the right to travel without a visa and stay up to 90 days in another member state. The platform lets any foreigner who is not exempt from a visa submit an e-Visa application online.

  2. Chad

    summary

    Before
    Since May 2026 visitors to Chad who are not exempt must apply for an e-Visa on the official platform evisa.td — a visa issued outside it after 21 May 2026 is not valid for entry. Citizens of the CEMAC states and of the other countries and territories on the platform's exemption list enter without a visa. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the north, the Lake Chad region and the border areas, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the country.
    After
    Chad's immigration directorate says that from 11 May 2026 every new visa application must be submitted through the online platform evisa.td, and that after 21 May 2026 a visa issued outside the platform is invalid and does not allow entry. The platform says nationals of the countries on its exemption list are exempt from visas, and the CEMAC Additional Act of 25 June 2013 gives nationals of CEMAC member states the right to travel without a visa and stay up to 90 days in another member state. The UK government advises against all travel to the northern provinces, western Kanem, the Lake Chad region and within 30 km of Chad's other borders, and against all but essential travel to the rest of Chad.

  3. Central African Republic

    feeNotes

    Before
    At the embassy in Washington: 150 USD for a short stay of up to one month, 175 USD for 45 days, 250 USD for a medium stay of 2–3 months and 300 USD for a long stay of 3 months or more; express processing (24–48 hours) costs 50 USD more.
    After
    At the embassy in Washington: USD 150 for a short stay of 0-1 month, USD 175 for 45 days, USD 250 for a medium stay of 2-3 months and USD 300 for a long stay of 3 months and more. Express processing (24-48 hours) costs USD 50 more.

  4. Central African Republic

    feeNotes

    Before
    At the embassy in Washington: 150 USD for a short stay of up to one month; 175 USD for 45 days, 250 USD for 2–3 months and 300 USD for 3 months or more. Express processing (24–48 hours) costs 50 USD more.
    After
    At the embassy in Washington: USD 150 for a short stay of 0-1 month, USD 175 for 45 days, USD 250 for a medium stay of 2-3 months and USD 300 for a long stay of 3 months and more. Express processing (24-48 hours) costs USD 50 more.

  5. Central African Republic

    bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    No official seasonal guidance for visitors. Australia's Smartraveller says the dry season runs from December to April and the rainy season from May to October, when some roads cannot be used and flooding can close the main routes into Bangui.
    After
    No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. Canada's travel advice says that during the rainy season, from May to October, road conditions deteriorate to the point that dirt roads may be impassable for several days.

  6. Central African Republic

    safety

    Before
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel outside Bangui and all but essential travel to Bangui; Canada and Australia advise against all travel. The FCDO says armed groups continue to occupy areas in the north and south-east, and that homicides, kidnapping and carjacking are frequent outside Bangui; it advises taking professional security advice.
    After
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel outside Bangui and all but essential travel to Bangui; Canada advises avoiding all travel and Australia says do not travel. The FCDO says armed groups continue to occupy areas in the north and south-east of the country, and that outside Bangui there are frequent cases of homicides, criminal kidnapping and carjacking; among its precautions it lists taking professional security advice.

  7. Central African Republic

    payments

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says the economy is cash-based: only Bangui's major hotels accept credit cards, ATMs are found only in a few banks and hotels in Bangui, and currency can be exchanged only in Bangui and Berbérati. Australia's Smartraveller says very few ATMs are available in Bangui and that most hotels, supermarkets and restaurants catering to foreigners accept only cash.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the economy is cash-based, that only Bangui's major hotels accept credit cards, that ATMs are only available in a few banks and hotels in Bangui, and that you can only exchange currency in Bangui and Berbérati.

  8. Central African Republic

    1

    Before
    The UK FCDO says you often need permission to take photos in public places, and that photographing government property, uniformed officers or military installations and personnel can get you detained, fined and your camera confiscated.
    After
    The UK FCDO says you often need permission to take photos in public places, and that you may be detained, fined and have your camera confiscated for photographing government property, uniformed law enforcement officers or military installations and personnel.

  9. Central African Republic

    proofOfFunds

    Before
    Visa applicants must provide proof of sufficient funds; no fixed amount is published.
    After
    The embassy in Washington lists proof of sufficient funds among the required documents for a visa application. No official source we could read states an amount.

  10. Central African Republic

    onwardTicket

    Before
    The embassy in Washington asks visa applicants for a flight itinerary and proof of accommodation or an invitation letter.
    After
    The embassy in Washington asks visa applicants for a flight itinerary and an invitation letter or hotel reservation, and its application page lists proof of travel arrangements (flight tickets, itinerary) and proof of accommodation.

  11. Central African Republic

    travelInsurance

    Before
    No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for the Central African Republic; the embassy's visa document list does not include it. The Government of Canada says health care is very limited and only available in Bangui, that medical expenses must generally be paid before treatment, and advises insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays.
    After
    No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for the Central African Republic. The Government of Canada says health care is very limited and only available in Bangui, that medical expenses must generally be paid for before treatment, and advises getting travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

  12. Central African Republic

    yellow-fever

    Before
    The embassy in Washington says yellow fever immunization is required, and the UK FCDO says you must have a yellow fever certificate to pass border control. WHO lists the requirement for travellers aged 9 months and over.
    After
    The embassy in Washington says yellow fever immunization is required, and the UK FCDO says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to pass border control.

  13. Central African Republic

    cash-only

    Before
    Australia's Smartraveller says very few ATMs are available in Bangui and that most hotels, supermarkets and restaurants catering to foreigners accept only cash; Canada says currency can be exchanged only in Bangui and Berbérati.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the economy is cash-based, that only Bangui's major hotels accept credit cards, that ATMs are only available in a few banks and hotels in Bangui, and that you can only exchange currency in Bangui and Berbérati.

  14. Central African Republic

    no-evisa

    Before
    The visa must be obtained in advance from a Central African embassy. The embassy in Washington gives standard processing as 5–10 business days on its application page; its visa notice page says requests take 72 hours, with express processing in 24–48 hours for USD 50 more.
    After
    The embassy in Washington says all travellers must apply for a visa for entry. Its application page gives a standard processing time of 5-10 business days; its visa notice page says all visa requests take 72 hours, with express processing in 24-48 hours for USD 50 more.

  15. Central African Republic

    do-not-travel

    Before
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Central African Republic except Bangui, and against all but essential travel to Bangui; Australia advises against all travel. The FCDO warns that travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against its advice.
    After
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Central African Republic except Bangui, and against all but essential travel to Bangui; Canada advises avoiding all travel and Australia says do not travel. The FCDO warns that your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against its advice.

  16. Central African Republic

    cemac

    Before
    Citizens of the CEMAC bloc — Cameroon, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea — enter visa-free under the Community's free-movement arrangements. All other nationalities need an embassy visa.
    After
    A 2013 CEMAC Additional Act makes movement free for nationals of CEMAC member states throughout the Community from 1 January 2014, on presentation of a valid national identity card or passport issued by a member state, with the right to travel without a visa and stay up to 90 days in any other member state.

  17. Central African Republic

    yellow-fever

    Before
    Yes. The embassy in Washington says yellow fever immunization is required, and the UK FCDO says you must have a yellow fever certificate to pass border control. WHO lists the requirement for travellers aged 9 months and over.
    After
    Yes. The embassy in Washington says yellow fever immunization is required, and the UK FCDO says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to pass border control.

  18. Central African Republic

    safety

    Before
    No. The UK FCDO advises against all travel outside Bangui and all but essential travel to Bangui, and Australia advises against all travel. Australia says outbreaks of intercommunal violence and armed conflict can happen without warning throughout the country, including in Bangui.
    After
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Central African Republic except Bangui, and against all but essential travel to Bangui; Canada advises avoiding all travel and Australia says do not travel. Australia says outbreaks of intercommunal violence and armed conflict can happen without warning throughout the country, including in Bangui.

  19. Central African Republic

    how-to-apply

    Before
    Apply at a Central African embassy. The embassy in Washington accepts applications in person or by mail and asks for a flight itinerary, a copy of the yellow fever vaccination card and an invitation letter or hotel reservation; its application page gives 5–10 business days for processing, and its visa notice page 72 hours.
    After
    The embassy in Washington takes applications in person or by mail and asks for a flight itinerary, a copy of the yellow fever vaccination card and an invitation letter or hotel reservation. Its application page gives a standard processing time of 5-10 business days, and its visa notice page says all visa requests take 72 hours.

  20. Central African Republic

    need-visa

    Before
    Yes, unless you hold a passport from a CEMAC state (Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Gabon or Equatorial Guinea). Everyone else must obtain a visa in advance from a Central African embassy.
    After
    The embassy in Washington says all travellers must apply for a visa for entry. A 2013 CEMAC Additional Act gives nationals of CEMAC member states, on presentation of a valid national identity card or passport issued by a member state, the right to travel without a visa and stay up to 90 days in any other member state.

  21. Central African Republic

    summary

    Before
    The Central African Republic's embassy in Washington says all travelers must apply for a visa for entry; citizens of fellow CEMAC states (Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea) enter visa-free under the Community's free-movement arrangements. The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against travel to the country.
    After
    The Central African Republic's embassy in Washington says all travellers must apply for a visa for entry. A 2013 CEMAC Additional Act gives nationals of CEMAC member states the right to travel without a visa and stay up to 90 days in any other member state. The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against travel to the country.

  22. Canada

    eTA: entries

    Before
    multiple (evidence: "you can travel to Canada as often as you want")
    After
    null (not stated)

  23. Canada

    textQuotes

    Before
    0 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences
    After
    26 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences (added/updated: summary, faq.us-need-eta, faq.eta-what, faq.mexico-canada-visa, faq.how-long-stay, faq.eta-land-border, tips.eta-scams, tips.eta-air-only, tips.cannabis, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.proofOfFunds, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, entryRequirements.customs.notes.0, entryRequirements.customs.notes.1, entryRequirements.customs.notes.2, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp, visaTypes.eta.feeNotes, visaTypes.visitor-visa.feeNotes, visaTypes.study-permit.feeNotes, visaTypes.work-permit.feeNotes, visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa)

  24. Canada

    visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa (text)

    Before
    Citizens of the 17 visa-required countries in Canada's expanded eTA program — Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, the Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago and Uruguay — qualify for the CAD 7 eTA instead of a visitor visa if they hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa (or held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years) and are flying to Canada.
    After
    Citizens of the visa-required countries on IRCC's eTA eligibility list — Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, the Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago and Uruguay — may apply for the CAD 7 eTA instead of a visitor visa if they currently hold a valid US non-immigrant visa (or held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years) and are flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport.

  25. Canada

    visaTypes.work-permit.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    A work permit without an offer of employment (an open work permit) carries an additional CAD 100 fee.
    After
    A work permit holder without an offer of employment (an open work permit) pays an additional CAD 100 fee.