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  1. Algeria

    need-visa

    Before
    Yes, unless your nationality is exempt. Algeria's embassy in Helsinki says all non-Algerians need a visa by default and names the exceptions for ordinary passports: Libya, Mauritania, Tunisia, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali and Seychelles (it also lists Morocco, but Algeria reinstated the visa for Moroccan passport holders on 26 September 2024). Everyone else must obtain a visa from an Algerian consulate before travel, unless entering under the Saharan tour visa-on-arrival scheme.
    After
    Yes, unless your nationality is exempt. Algeria's embassy in Helsinki says that by default all non-Algerians need to apply for a visa, and that nationals of Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Tunisia, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali and Seychelles do not. For Morocco, the Algerian state news agency APS reported on 26 September 2024 that the government decided to reinstate, with immediate effect, the entry visa requirement for all foreign nationals holding a Moroccan passport. Algeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that, except for those not subject to this formality, foreigners must first obtain a visa from diplomatic and consular posts.

  2. Algeria

    summary

    Before
    Algeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says foreigners must obtain a visa in advance from Algerian diplomatic and consular posts, except those not subject to this formality. The main exception is the Saharan tourism scheme, under which groups of tourists on trips organised by approved travel agencies can be issued a visa on arrival for the far-southern wilayas.
    After
    Algeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that, except for those not subject to this formality, foreigners wishing to travel to Algeria must first obtain a visa from diplomatic and consular posts. Algeria's embassy in Brussels says groups of tourists on trips organised through approved travel agencies to the great South can be issued a visa on arrival.

  3. Albania

    bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    No official seasonal guidance. The UK FCDO notes that December to February can bring flooding in the north and heavy snow in the mountains, and that wildfires are common from April to October.
    After
    No official source we could read gives seasonal travel guidance. The UK FCDO says that from December to February severe weather may cause flooding, particularly in northern Albania, that heavy snowfall in mountainous areas can disrupt transport and services, and that wildfires are common from April to October.

  4. Albania

    payments

    Before
    The Government of Canada says credit cards are accepted in major cities, but cash is required for small purchases and for purchases over 1,000 lek, and in rural areas.
    After
    The Government of Canada says credit cards are accepted in major cities and cash is required for small purchases and for purchases over 1,000 lek, and advises carrying cash in rural areas.

  5. Albania

    yellow-fever

    Before
    A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers aged one year and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Arrivals from anywhere else are not asked for one.
    After
    WHO lists Albania as requiring a yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers aged one year and over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

  6. Albania

    pay-in-lek

    Before
    Carry lek in cash: the Government of Canada says cash is needed for small purchases and in rural areas, while credit cards are accepted in major cities.
    After
    The Government of Canada says cash is required for small purchases and advises carrying cash in rural areas, while credit cards are accepted in major cities.

  7. Albania

    visa-waiver-with-visa

    Before
    If you hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen, EU, UK or US visa that you have already used (or a residence permit from those countries), you can enter Albania visa-free even if your passport normally requires a visa. Iranian citizens are excluded.
    After
    Albania's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs says holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, EU, US or UK visa that has already been used, or of a valid residence permit from those countries, can enter Albania visa-free. The exemption does not apply to Iranian nationals, who need a visa in all cases.

  8. Albania

    mountain-roads

    Before
    The UK FCDO describes road surfaces as poor, especially in rural areas, with unmarked roadworks, potholes and unlit vehicles at night, and Canada warns that driving conditions may be hazardous in winter, particularly on mountain roads in northern and southeastern Albania.
    After
    The UK FCDO says road surfaces are poor, especially in rural areas, and tells travellers at night to watch out for unmarked roadworks, potholes and vehicles without lights. Canada says driving conditions may be hazardous during winter, particularly on mountainous roads in northern and southeastern Albania.

  9. Albania

    currency-euros

    Before
    The Albanian lek (ALL). The Government of Canada says credit cards are accepted in major cities but cash is needed for small purchases and in rural areas. No official source we could read describes paying in euros.
    After
    The Government of Canada says the currency of Albania is the lek (ALL), that credit cards are accepted in major cities, and that cash is required for small purchases and for purchases over 1,000 lek; it advises carrying cash in rural areas. No official source we could read describes paying in euros.

  10. Albania

    schengen-count

    Before
    No — Albania belongs to neither the EU nor the Schengen Area.
    After
    (deleted)

  11. Albania

    us-stay-length

    Before
    No official source we could read states how long US citizens may stay. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs' visa-regime table lists them as visa-free.
    After
    No official source we could read states how long US citizens may stay.

  12. Albania

    need-visa

    Before
    Citizens of the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, Japan and many other countries do not need a visa; the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs' visa-regime table gives the rule for each nationality. If your passport does need a visa, you can apply online at e-visa.al or at an Albanian embassy, or enter visa-free if you hold a valid, already-used multiple-entry Schengen, EU, UK or US visa.
    After
    Albania's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs says nationals of countries that may enter and stay visa-free in the Schengen Area do not need a visa, and that if your nationality is not included in its visa-regime table you must obtain a visa before travelling. You apply online in the electronic visa system or in person at an Albanian diplomatic mission or consular post. Holders of a valid, already-used multiple-entry Schengen, EU, US or UK visa may also enter visa-free.

  13. Albania

    summary

    Before
    Citizens of the EU, the UK, the US and many other countries enter Albania visa-free. Nationals who need a visa apply online for an e-Visa, or may enter visa-free with a valid multiple-entry Schengen, EU, UK or US visa that has already been used.
    After
    Albania's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs says nationals of countries that may enter and stay visa-free in the Schengen Area enter Albania visa-free, as do holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, EU, US or UK visa that has already been used. Those who need a visa apply online in the electronic visa system or in person at an Albanian diplomatic mission or consular post.

  14. Afghanistan

    textQuotes

    Before
    0 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences
    After
    23 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences (added/updated: summary, faq.need-visa, faq.is-it-safe, faq.women-travel, faq.money, tips.do-not-travel, tips.women-restrictions, tips.checkpoints-permits, tips.visa-route, tips.local-law, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.vaccinations.polio, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.proofOfFunds, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, entryRequirements.customs.notes.0, entryRequirements.customs.notes.1, countryFacts.payments, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit, visaTypes.embassy-tourist.feeNotes, visaTypes.arrival-visa.feeNotes, visaTypes.embassy-business.feeNotes)

  15. Afghanistan

    visaTypes.arrival-visa.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Issued at Kabul International Airport with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' approval, against an official letter from an Afghan organisation or an official invitation from an international organisation working in Afghanistan. The Ministry does not say whether it allows one entry or more.
    After
    Granted at Kabul International Airport with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' approval, on the basis of an official letter from a domestic organisation or an official invitation from an international organisation operating in Afghanistan. The Ministry does not say whether it allows one entry or more.

  16. Afghanistan

    countryFacts.safety (text)

    Before
    The UK government advises against all travel to Afghanistan, even with an organised tour group. It says the security situation is volatile, that there is a high risk of British nationals being detained or kidnapped, that terrorists often target places frequented by foreign nationals, and that it cannot give in-person consular help.
    After
    The UK government advises against all travel to Afghanistan, even with an organised tour group. It says the security situation is volatile, that there is a high risk of British nationals being detained or kidnapped, that terrorists often target places frequented by foreign nationals, and that it cannot give in-person consular assistance.

  17. Afghanistan

    tips.local-law (text)

    Before
    The UK government's travel advice says the Taliban set and strictly enforce dress codes for men and women, that alcohol, narcotics and pork are not allowed, and that there are no formal, internationally recognised legal processes — foreign nationals have been detained without due process.
    After
    The UK government's travel advice says the Taliban have set codes of dress for men and women and strictly enforce them, that you are not allowed to use or bring into the country narcotics, alcohol or pork products, and that there are no formal, internationally recognised structures or processes of law — foreign nationals have been detained without due process.

  18. Afghanistan

    tips.visa-route (text)

    Before
    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a tourist visa is issued on the basis of the applicant's travel purpose and documents such as a valid passport and a hotel booking. A visa on arrival at Kabul International Airport is issued on the basis of an official letter from an Afghan organisation or an invitation from an international organisation working in Afghanistan, approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
    After
    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a tourist visa is issued on the basis of the applicant's travel purpose and documents such as a valid passport and a hotel booking confirmation. A visa on arrival is granted at Kabul International Airport on the basis of an official letter from a domestic organisation or an official invitation from an international organisation operating in Afghanistan, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' approval.

  19. Afghanistan

    tips.women-restrictions (text)

    Before
    The UK government's travel advice says the Taliban have made it illegal for women to travel more than 72 km without a husband, father or brother (a mahram), and that women, including foreign nationals, must fully cover themselves in public, with a veil over the face. Canada's advice says women are prohibited from travelling and going to public places such as parks and restaurants without a male guardian.
    After
    The UK government's travel advice says the Taliban have made it illegal for women to travel more than 72 km without their husband, father or brother (a mahram), and that women, including foreign nationals, must fully cover themselves in public, with a veil over the face. Canada's advice says the de facto authorities restrict women from travelling and going to public places such as parks and restaurants without a male guardian.

  20. Afghanistan

    tips.do-not-travel (text)

    Before
    The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against all travel to Afghanistan. The UK says British nationals face a high risk of detention or kidnap, that detainees could spend months or years in prison without clarity about the charges, and that it cannot give in-person consular help there.
    After
    The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against all travel to Afghanistan. The UK says there is a high risk of British nationals being detained or kidnapped, that detainees could face months or years in prison without clarity about the charges, and that it cannot give in-person consular assistance there.

  21. Afghanistan

    faq.money (text)

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says Afghanistan is a cash-based economy where credit cards are not widely accepted and ATMs are found in major cities but few or none in rural areas. The UK government says some ATMs and many banks accept foreign-issued cards with withdrawal limits, and that it is illegal to carry more than US$5,000 in cash through airports or US$500 through land borders.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says Afghanistan is a cash-based economy where credit cards are not widely accepted, and that there are ATMs in major cities but none or very few in rural areas. The UK government says some ATMs and many banks accept foreign-issued bank cards with restrictions on the amount you can withdraw, and that it is illegal to carry more than US$5,000 in cash through airports or more than US$500 through land borders.

  22. Afghanistan

    faq.women-travel (text)

    Before
    Entry is possible with a visa, but the UK government's travel advice says the Taliban have made it illegal for women to travel more than 72 km without a male relative (a mahram) and require women, including foreigners, to fully cover themselves in public. Canada's advice says women cannot travel or go to public places without a male guardian and are at particular risk of harassment and abuse, including from the authorities.
    After
    The UK government's travel advice says the Taliban have made it illegal for women to travel more than 72 km without their husband, father or brother (a mahram), and that women, including foreign nationals, must fully cover themselves in public. Canada's advice says the de facto authorities restrict women from travelling and going to public places without a male guardian, and that women are at a particularly higher risk of harassment and abuse, including from the authorities.

  23. Afghanistan

    faq.need-visa (text)

    Before
    Foreign nationals of Afghan origin can enter on an entry permit without a visa if their passport gives Afghanistan as their place of birth, or if they hold a tazkira, an Afghan passport or a certificate of identity from an Afghan mission. For everyone else, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists its visa types but does not say which nationalities need a visa; the UK, Canadian and German governments say their citizens need a visa to enter. A visa on arrival at Kabul International Airport is issued on the basis of an official letter from an Afghan organisation or an invitation from an international organisation working in Afghanistan, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ approval.
    After
    Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says foreign nationals of Afghan origin can enter without a visa if their passport gives Afghanistan as their place of birth, or if they hold a tazkira, an Afghan passport or a certificate of identity from an Afghan diplomatic or consular mission. For everyone else, the Ministry lists its visa types but does not say which nationalities need a visa; the UK government says a visa is required to enter Afghanistan, and the Canadian and German governments say their citizens need one. A visa on arrival at Kabul International Airport is issued on the basis of an official letter from a domestic organisation or an official invitation from an international organisation operating in Afghanistan, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ approval.

  24. Afghanistan

    summary (text)

    Before
    Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists its visa types but does not say which nationalities need a visa; the UK, Canadian and German governments say their citizens need a visa to enter. A visa on arrival at Kabul airport is issued on the basis of an official letter or invitation, and foreign nationals of Afghan origin can enter on an entry permit without a visa. The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against all travel; the UK says there is a high risk of British nationals being detained or kidnapped and that it cannot give in-person consular help.
    After
    Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists its visa types but does not say which nationalities need a visa; the UK government says a visa is required to enter Afghanistan, and the Canadian and German governments say their citizens need one. The Ministry says a visa on arrival at Kabul International Airport is issued on the basis of an official letter from a domestic organisation or an invitation from an international organisation, and that foreign nationals of Afghan origin can enter without a visa under stated conditions. The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against all travel; the UK says there is a high risk of British nationals being detained or kidnapped and that it cannot give in-person consular assistance.

  25. Liberia

    Embassy-visa rows (184): Visa on Arrival condition

    Before
    no note
    After
    The Liberia Immigration Service says that if there is a Liberian embassy in your country, you are required to apply for your visa directly at the embassy and not through its Visa on Arrival portal.