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  1. Brunei

    entryRequirements.declarations.e-arrival-card

    Before
    All foreign nationals arriving in or leaving Brunei through a sea, air or land immigration control post must register on the E-Arrival Card portal before arriving, one registration per traveller; it replaced the paper arrival card (Form 19) and is free. Travellers in transit who do not pass through immigration do not need one. Registration needs an account on the Immigration Department's portal, your passport, your address in Brunei and your flight or vehicle details. If you forget, you can register at the immigration control post on your phone.
    After
    The UK government says you must submit an e-arrival declaration form to enter Brunei, before you travel, as it may be requested at check-in, and that you do not need to complete it if you are not passing through immigration. The US Department of State says all travellers are required to obtain an E-Arrival Card registration approval before arrival by air, land and sea, that no payment is required for the registration, and that transit travellers are exempted.

  2. Brunei

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket

    Before
    Visa applicants must include a copy of a confirmed return flight ticket and proof of accommodation, according to Brunei's foreign ministry. No official source states an onward-ticket check for visa-free visitors.
    After
    Brunei's Foreign Ministry lists a copy of a confirmed return flight ticket and a copy of accommodation in Brunei among the documents required for a visa application. No official source we could read states an onward-ticket check for visa-free visitors.

  3. Brunei

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says that when entering Brunei you must be able to show customs officials proof of medical insurance covering your whole stay, and that without it your visa will only be valid for two weeks. No Brunei government source we could read states this rule.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says that when entering Brunei you must be able to show sufficient proof of medical insurance to customs officials, covering the entire length of your stay, and that without proof of insurance your visa will only be valid for two weeks. Australia's Smartraveller says you're required to hold medical insurance for the duration of your visa, with the minimum coverage depending on the type of visa. No Brunei government source we could read states this rule.

  4. Brunei

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever

    Before
    A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers aged 9 months or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for those who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport in such a country.
    After
    WHO's country list gives Brunei's requirement as proof of yellow fever vaccination for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who have transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country.

  5. Brunei

    entryRequirements.passportValidity

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival in Brunei.
    After
    The UK government says that to enter Brunei your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

  6. Brunei

    tips.modest-dress

    Before
    The UK advises dressing modestly in Brunei, for example not wearing shorts in government and public buildings such as health centres.
    After
    The UK government says you should dress modestly in Brunei, for example not wearing shorts in government and public buildings such as health centres.

  7. Brunei

    tips.ramadan-etiquette

    Before
    The UK says that during Ramadan it is against the law to be seen eating or drinking in public during fasting hours, and that you must not smoke in public.
    After
    The UK government says that during Ramadan it is against the law to be seen eating or drinking in public during fasting hours, and that you must also not smoke in public.

  8. Brunei

    tips.drug-penalties

    Before
    The UK says Brunei's penalties for drug offences are severe and in some cases include the death penalty; Canada says death is the mandatory penalty for many narcotics offences, including trafficking even very small amounts.
    After
    The UK government says there are severe penalties for drug offences in Brunei including, in some cases, the death penalty; Canada's travel advice says death is the mandatory penalty for many narcotics offences, including trafficking controlled drugs, even in very small amounts.

  9. Brunei

    tips.alcohol-rules

    Before
    The UK says the sale of alcohol is illegal in Brunei. Non-Muslims aged 17 and over may bring in a limited amount for private consumption, and it must be declared to customs on arrival.
    After
    The UK government says the sale of alcohol and tobacco in Brunei is illegal. Non-Muslims aged 17 and over may import a limited amount of alcohol, which must be declared to the customs authorities on arrival and drunk in private.

  10. Brunei

    faq.us-stay

    Before
    US passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days.
    After
    The US Department of State says visits longer than 90 days require a visa, and that U.S. passport holders must have at least six months' validity remaining on their passport before entering Brunei.

  11. Brunei

    faq.arrival-card

    Before
    A digital arrival declaration. The UK government says foreign visitors must submit it before travelling to Brunei, that it may be requested at check-in, and that you do not need one if you are not passing through immigration. The card is issued through the Immigration Department's portal after you register.
    After
    An e-arrival declaration. The UK government says you must submit an e-arrival declaration form to enter Brunei, before you travel, as it may be requested at check-in, and that you do not need to complete it if you are not passing through immigration. The US Department of State says all travellers are required to obtain an E-Arrival Card registration approval before arrival by air, land and sea, and that no payment is required for the registration.

  12. Brunei

    faq.alcohol

    Before
    Alcohol cannot be bought in Brunei: the UK says its sale is illegal. Non-Muslims aged 17 and over may bring in a limited amount, which must be declared to customs on arrival and drunk in private.
    After
    The UK government says the sale of alcohol and tobacco in Brunei is illegal, and that non-Muslims aged 17 and over may import a limited amount of alcohol, which must be declared to the customs authorities on arrival and drunk in private. Canada's travel advice says you can't purchase alcohol in Brunei and the import of alcohol is strictly regulated.

  13. Brunei

    faq.australians

    Before
    Australians obtain a visa on arrival. Brunei's Foreign Ministry lists the visa on arrival as single or multiple entry, with a visa duration of 30 days and fees of BND 20 or BND 30.
    After
    Australia's Smartraveller says that to enter Brunei you'll need a visa, and that in some cases you may be able to obtain and pay for a visa on arrival. It also says you're required to hold medical insurance for the duration of your visa, and that failure to show proof of medical insurance will limit your visa to two weeks.

  14. Brunei

    faq.need-visa

    Before
    Many visitors do not. US, Canadian, UK and EU passport holders get 90 days visa-free; nationalities including Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea get 30 days; and nationalities including Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam get 14 days. Nationals of Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia obtain a visa on arrival, and the nationalities Brunei's Foreign Ministry lists in its categories A and B apply in advance for a visit visa through a Bruneian mission — no official Brunei source describes an online e-Visa.
    After
    It depends on your nationality's category on Brunei's Foreign Ministry list. Nationals of category D countries do not require any visas and may stay up to 90, 30 or 14 days depending on the subcategory; holders of category C passports can apply for a visa on arrival upon entry; nationals of category A and B countries require a visa, applied for through the nearest Brunei mission abroad. The UK government says British citizen passport holders may enter as visitors for up to 90 days without a visa. No official source we could read describes an online e-Visa for Brunei.

  15. Brunei

    summary

    Before
    Brunei waives visas in tiers — 90 days for US, Canadian, UK, EU and EFTA passports, 30 days for nationalities including Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and the UAE, and 14 days for nationalities including Cambodia, China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam — while nationals of Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia obtain a visa on arrival and the nationalities in the Foreign Ministry's other categories apply in advance for a visit visa through a Bruneian mission.
    After
    Brunei's Foreign Ministry sorts nationalities into visa categories. Foreign nationals of countries in category D do not require any visas to enter Brunei and may stay for up to 90 days (D1), 30 days (D2) or 14 days (D3). Holders of passports from countries in category C can apply for a visa on arrival upon entry. Foreign nationals of countries in categories A and B require a visa, applied for through the nearest Brunei mission abroad.

  16. Botswana

    countryFacts.driving

    Before
    Botswana is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.
    After
    Botswana is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says you can drive in Botswana with a UK photocard driving licence for up to 90 days.

  17. Botswana

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    No official seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK FCDO says Botswana's rainy season runs from November to March, bringing heavy rainfall and a risk of flash flooding, and Australia's Smartraveller notes that malaria is most widespread in the north in that season.
    After
    No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK FCDO says Botswana's rainy season runs from November to March, bringing heavy rainfall and a risk of flash flooding.

  18. Botswana

    countryFacts.safety

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says attacks on tourists are rare, but violent crime is increasing, particularly in Gaborone, Francistown and Maun, and there have been isolated thefts from lodges in the Chobe area. It says stray wildlife and livestock make driving outside the major urban areas dangerous, especially after dark, and advises taking water and fuel on trips to remote areas.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says attacks on tourists are rare, but violent crime is increasing particularly in the major towns of Gaborone, Francistown and Maun, and there have been isolated room break-ins and theft from lodges in the Chobe area. It says driving outside the major urban areas can be dangerous due to stray wildlife and livestock, particularly at night, and advises taking emergency supplies, including water and fuel, if you travel to remote areas.

  19. Botswana

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says cash of BWP 10,000 or more, in pula or foreign currency, must be declared when you enter Botswana, and that failing to declare can lead to prosecution.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says to declare foreign or local cash currency taken into Botswana if the value is BWP 10,000 or more, and that if you do not, you could be liable to prosecution.

  20. Botswana

    entryRequirements.proofOfFunds

    Before
    No official source states a funds requirement or amount for visitors; the tourism visa document list does not include one.
    After
    No official source we could read states a funds requirement or amount for visitors to Botswana.

  21. Botswana

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket

    Before
    Tourist visa applicants must submit a return ticket, flight bookings and accommodation confirmations with the application. For visa-exempt visitors, no official source states an onward-ticket requirement.
    After
    Botswana's eVisa application terms list, for tourists, a tour plan or copy of the travel schedule, flight bookings, confirmation of bookings at hotels or lodges, and a return ticket. No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors.

  22. Botswana

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance

    Before
    Insurance is not among the documents Botswana's tourism visa application requires, and no official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visitors.
    After
    No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visitors to Botswana.

  23. Botswana

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever

    Before
    A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers aged 1 year or over arriving from, or having transited through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
    After
    WHO's country list says proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from, or having transited through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

  24. Botswana

    tips.malaria-north

    Before
    Australia's Smartraveller says malaria occurs throughout Botswana and is widespread in the north, especially in the rainy season from November to March, and advises using insect repellent and insect-proof accommodation.
    After
    Australia's Smartraveller says malaria is present in Botswana and widespread in the north, and advises using insect repellent and making sure your accommodation is insect-proof. WHO's country list says malaria risk exists from November through May/June in the northern parts of the country.

  25. Botswana

    tips.night-driving

    Before
    The UK FCDO warns that driving outside the major urban areas can be dangerous because of stray wildlife and livestock, particularly at night, so take extra care after dark.
    After
    The UK FCDO says driving outside the major urban areas can be dangerous due to stray wildlife and livestock, that this is a particular risk at night, and to take extra care if you're driving after dark.