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  1. Mauritania

    FAQ answer

    Before
    Since January 2025 the eVisa is applied for online through the official ANRPTS portal before travel, and the fee — EUR 55 for 30 days, or EUR 40 for nationals of Arab and African countries — is paid in cash on arrival. Citizens of eleven neighboring West African and Maghreb states (including Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal and Mali) enter visa-free under reciprocal agreements; the Foreign Ministry does not state how long they may stay.
    After
    The UK government says that since 5 January 2025 you must apply for an e-visa online, through the ANRPTS agency, before you travel, and that the fee is paid in exact cash on arrival; the Foreign Ministry gives the fee as EUR 55 for 30 days, or EUR 40 for nationals of the Arab world and Africa. The Foreign Ministry lists reciprocal visa-abolition agreements with Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Mali, Senegal, Gambia, Niger, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Chad and Burkina Faso; it does not state how long their citizens may stay.

  2. Mauritania

    summary

    Before
    Mauritania ended its visa on arrival on 5 January 2025: visitors who need a visa now apply online for an eVisa through the official ANRPTS portal and pay the fee in cash when they land (EUR 55 for 30 days, or EUR 40 for nationals of Arab and African countries), while citizens of eleven West African and Maghreb states enter visa-free under reciprocal agreements.
    After
    The UK government says that from 5 January 2025 it is no longer possible to obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritania: visitors who need a visa apply online for an e-visa through the ANRPTS agency, and the UK says the fee is paid in cash on arrival (EUR 55 for 30 days, or EUR 40 for nationals of the Arab world and Africa, per the Foreign Ministry). The Foreign Ministry lists reciprocal visa-abolition agreements covering all passports with Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Mali, Senegal, Gambia, Niger, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Chad and Burkina Faso.

  3. Mauritania

    name/method evidence

    Before
    none
    After
    name + method sentence

  4. Marshall Islands

    Summary wording

    Before
    the many countries it has diplomatic relations with
    After
    countries on its list of those it has diplomatic relations with

  5. Marshall Islands

    Who it binds

    Before
    all
    After
    visa-applicants

  6. Marshall Islands

    Who it binds

    Before
    all
    After
    visa-applicants

  7. Marshall Islands

    Proof of funds

    Before
    All visitors must have sufficient funds for their stay, according to the RMI Division of Immigration. No minimum amount is published.
    After
    Under its general entry requirements for the visa on arrival, the RMI Division of Immigration says all persons entering must have sufficient funds for the duration of their stay; visitor-visa applicants must give evidence of financial ability to support themselves. No minimum amount is published.

  8. Marshall Islands

    Onward ticket

    Before
    The RMI Division of Immigration requires a confirmed return or onward ticket out of the Marshall Islands, and a valid visa for the next destination where one is needed. Visitor-visa applicants must also give a confirmed hotel booking or contact details.
    After
    Under its general entry requirements for the visa on arrival, the RMI Division of Immigration says all persons entering must hold a confirmed return or onward ticket out of the Marshall Islands and any visa needed for the next destination; its visa-waiver list sets the same conditions, and visitor-visa applicants must include the ticket in their application. The list sets no requirements for citizens of the United States, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia.

  9. Marshall Islands

    Visa name

    Before
    Visitor Visa on Arrival
    After
    Visa on Arrival

  10. Marshall Islands

    Visa name

    Before
    Entry Visa (issued in advance)
    After
    Visitor's Visa (V-1)

  11. Malta

    tip

    Before
    Traffic drives on the left. The Government of Canada describes Malta's roads as narrow, winding, congested and sometimes poorly maintained, and the UK Foreign Office says local driving standards are poor.
    After
    The Government of Canada says traffic drives on the left and describes Malta's roads as narrow, winding, congested and sometimes poorly maintained; the UK Foreign Office says local standards of driving are poor.

  12. Malta

    FAQ answer

    Before
    Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area, so time spent in Italy or any other Schengen country counts toward the same limit.
    After
    Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area.

  13. Malta

    fee notes

    Before
    For stays over 90 days. Under the Long-stay Visa Fees Regulations (L.N. 287 of 2020) the fee is €100 for any purpose other than study and €70 for study; children under 6 and family members of EU citizens pay nothing.
    After
    For stays over 90 days. Under the Long-stay Visa Fees Regulations (L.N. 287 of 2020) the fee is €100 for any purpose other than study and €70 for study; children under 6 and family members of EU citizens pay nothing. The Central Visa Unit says its premium application process, for applicants who reside in or are nationals of a country without a diplomatic mission, costs 300 euros covering all associated fees.

  14. Malta

    visa type name

    Before
    National Visa (Type D — Long Stay)
    After
    National Visa (long stay / D-Visa)

  15. Malta

    driving text

    Before
    Malta is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Malta yet.
    After
    Malta 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.

  16. Malta

    passport validity

    Before
    {"text":"Non-EU passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and have been issued within the last 10 years.","source":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malta/entry-requirements"}
    After
    {"text":"Under the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(a)), a non-EU visitor's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.","source":"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02016R0399-20240710"}

  17. Malta

    FAQ answer

    Before
    EU and EFTA citizens enter freely. Nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806), among them US, UK, Canadian and Japanese citizens, can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area (ETIAS is not yet in operation). Everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa, handled by Malta's Central Visa Unit together with Malta's diplomatic missions abroad.
    After
    EU and EFTA citizens enter freely. Nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806), among them US, UK, Canadian and Japanese citizens, can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area (ETIAS is not yet in operation). Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa, handled by Malta's Central Visa Unit together with Malta's diplomatic missions abroad.

  18. Malta

    FAQ answer

    Before
    The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11, allowing up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. A national long-stay (Type D) visa costs €100.
    After
    The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11, allowing up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. Under EU visa facilitation agreements, nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus pay €35 and nationals of Cabo Verde €67.50. Malta's Long-stay Visa Fees Regulations (L.N. 287 of 2020) set the fee for a long-stay (D) visa at €70 for study purposes and €100 for any other purpose; family members of EU nationals and children under 6 pay nothing.

  19. Malta

    summary

    Before
    Malta is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a €90 Schengen short-stay visa handled by Malta's Central Visa Unit together with Malta's diplomatic missions abroad.
    After
    Malta is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and nationals of the countries on its visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90 under the Visa Code). Malta's Central Visa Unit shares the responsibility of issuing visas with Malta's diplomatic missions abroad.

  20. Malta

    fee notes

    Before
    Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas.
    After
    Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas, while allowing exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders.

  21. Malta

    visa type name

    Before
    Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Russian nationals
    After
    Schengen short-stay visa for Russian nationals

  22. Malta

    visa type name

    Before
    Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement
    After
    Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement

  23. Malta

    visa type name

    Before
    Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement
    After
    Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement

  24. Malta

    visa type name

    Before
    Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement
    After
    Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement

  25. Malta

    visa type name

    Before
    Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement
    After
    Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement