Border radar
Dataset updates
Each sync imports the public changelog. By default you see the latest entries that affect Italian passport holders.
35426 updates
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Uganda
Safety
- Before
- Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Uganda,
- After
- The UK Foreign Office says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Uganda, including in places visited by tourists and in national parks; take particular care in western Uganda near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Criminals may target tourists who show signs of wealth. Same-sex sexual activity is illegal, and the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 sets long prison sentences and, in some cases, the death penalty.
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Uganda
Onward ticket
- Before
- Immigration may still ask any visitor for onward travel plans.
- After
- Not among the listed documents for the single-entry tourist visa, which asks for a travel itinerary or booking instead; East African Tourist Visa applicants must upload a return ticket.
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Uganda
Travel insurance
- Before
- No official source makes insurance a condition of entry.
- After
- No official source we could read makes insurance a condition of entry. The UK government advises insurance for local treatment and medical evacuation: medical facilities are limited, especially outside Kampala and at many popular tourist attractions, and serious illness or injury may need an air ambulance.
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Uganda
Malaria
- Before
- Malaria is present year-round throughout Uganda, including Kampala. Antimalarial tablets, repellent and bed nets are strongly recommended — talk to a travel clinic before your trip.
- After
- Not an entry requirement. The US CDC says malaria transmission occurs in all areas of Uganda and recommends that travellers take prescription medicine to prevent it.
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Uganda
Yellow fever
- Before
- Yellow fever does occur in Uganda, so vaccination is still recommended, and the East African Tourist Visa and multiple-entry visa pages still list the certificate among the documents to upload.
- After
- No longer required for entry: Uganda's immigration service announced on 2 October 2026 that travelers do not need a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter. The US CDC still recommends yellow fever vaccination for unvaccinated travellers younger than 60, and the East African Tourist Visa and multiple-entry visa pages still list the certificate among the documents to upload.
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Uganda
Tourist eVisa fee notes
- Before
- Paid online; the approval letter is presented on arrival, where the visa is issued.
- After
- Paid online. The approval authorisation is valid for 90 days from approval, after which a new application is needed.
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Uganda
Notes for visa-required passports
- Before
- ; the approval letter is exchanged for the visa on arrival.
- After
- Apply online at visas.immigration.go.ug before travel (USD 50 single entry, stays up to 90 days). The approval authorisation is valid for 90 days from approval.
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Tuvalu
Passport notes (TW)
- Before
- Taiwanese passport holders are visa-exempt for up to 90 days — Taiwan is one of Tuvalu's closest diplomatic partners. No Tuvaluan source we could read confirms the exemption or its length; check with Tuvalu's embassy in Taipei before travel.
- After
- No official source we could read states the rule for Taiwanese passport holders.
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Tuvalu
Passport notes (AF, AL, DZ, AD, AO, AR, AM, AU, AZ, BH, BD, BB, BY, BJ, BT, BO, BA, BW, BR, BN, BF, BI, CV, KH, CM, CA, CF, TD, CL, CN, CO, KM, CR, CI, CU, CD, DJ, DM, DO, EC, EG, SV, GQ, ER, SZ, ET, GA, GE, GH, GT, GN, GW, GY, HT, HN, IN, ID, IR, IQ, IE, IL, JP, JO, KZ, XK, KW, KG, LA, LB, LR, LY, LI, MO, MG, ML, MH, MR, MX, FM, MD, MC, MN, ME, MA, MZ, MM, NA, NP, NZ, NI, NE, NG, KP, MK, OM, PK, PW, PS, PA, PG, PY, PE, PH, QA, CG, RU, RW, SM, ST, SA, SN, RS, SC, SL, SG, SB, SO, ZA, SS, LK, SD, SR, SY, TJ,
- Before
- A visa is issued on arrival at Funafuti for a stay of up to one month, against a fee of AUD 100 in cash, a passport valid 6 months, an onward ticket, booked accommodation and proof of funds. Some official sources describe this simply as visa-free entry for 30 days — either way the permission is granted at the airport.
- After
- A visitor permit is issued on arrival at Funafuti for a stay of up to one month, for a fee of AUD 100, against a passport valid for 6 months, a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and sufficient funds. Tuvalu's UN mission describes this as visa-free entry for up to 30 days, with the entry permit issued on arrival.
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Tuvalu
Payments
- Before
- The UK and Canada both say there are no ATMs in Tuvalu and that credit and debit card payments are not accepted. Bring enough Australian dollars in cash for your whole stay.
- After
- The UK and Canada both say there are no ATMs in Tuvalu and that credit and debit card payments are not accepted. The UK says to bring enough Australian dollars in cash for the duration of your trip.
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Tuvalu
FAQ: cards and ATMs
- Before
- No. The UK and Canada both say there are no ATMs in Tuvalu and that credit and debit card payments are not accepted. Bring all the Australian dollars you need for the trip.
- After
- No. The UK and Canada both say there are no ATMs in Tuvalu and that credit and debit card payments are not accepted. The UK says to bring enough Australian dollars in cash for the duration of your trip.
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Tuvalu
FAQ: extending a stay
- Before
- Yes, in principle. Apply to the Immigration Department on Funafuti before your permitted stay expires; extensions are granted at their discretion, typically month by month, and you will need your passport, onward ticket and proof of funds.
- After
- Yes. The UK Foreign Office says that to stay longer than one month you must get an extension from the Department of Immigration in Funafuti. Under the Immigration Regulations 2014, the Principal Immigration Officer may extend a visitor permit for up to 30 days, for a fee of AUD 100, or AUD 200 if you intend to engage in business or employment.
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Tuvalu
FAQ: visa fee
- Before
- AUD 100, set by the Immigration Regulations 2014, unless you are a citizen of one of the countries listed in Schedule 1 — among them the UK, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, Malaysia and South Korea — who pay nothing; the Minister may also waive it. There are no card facilities at the airport, so bring the fee in Australian dollars in cash.
- After
- AUD 100, set by the Immigration Regulations 2014, unless you are a citizen of one of the countries listed in Schedule 1 — among them the UK, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, Malaysia and South Korea — who pay nothing; the Minister may also waive it. The UK Foreign Office says card payments are not accepted in Tuvalu and to bring enough Australian dollars in cash for the trip.
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Tuvalu
FAQ: do I need a visa
- Before
- Practically everyone can get one on arrival at Funafuti for a stay of up to one month, so no advance application is normally needed. Citizens of the countries listed in Schedule 1 of the Immigration Regulations 2014 — including the UK, Malaysia, South Korea, Fiji, Kenya and several Caribbean states — pay nothing, other nationalities pay AUD 100 unless the Minister waives it, EU passport holders (except Irish) are visa-exempt for 90 days in any 180 under the EU–Tuvalu agreement.
- After
- Practically everyone can get an entry permit on arrival at Funafuti for a stay of up to one month. Citizens of the countries listed in Schedule 1 of the Immigration Regulations 2014 — including the UK, Malaysia, South Korea, Fiji, Kenya and several Caribbean states — pay nothing, other nationalities pay AUD 100 unless the Minister waives it, and EU passport holders (except Irish) are visa-exempt for 90 days in any 180 under the EU–Tuvalu agreement.
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Tuvalu
Tip: bring cash
- Before
- There are no ATMs in Tuvalu and card payments are not accepted, according to the UK and Canada. Arrive with enough Australian dollars in cash for your visa, accommodation and food.
- After
- There are no ATMs in Tuvalu and card payments are not accepted, according to the UK and Canada. The UK says to bring enough Australian dollars in cash for the duration of your trip.
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Tuvalu
Customs notes
- Before
- Tuvalu uses the Australian dollar. The UK and Canada say there are no ATMs and that card payments are not accepted, so bring enough cash. | The UK says it is illegal to import, export, cultivate or distribute drugs in Tuvalu, with penalties that include fines and imprisonment.
- After
- The UK and Canada say there are no ATMs in Tuvalu and that card payments are not accepted; the UK says to bring enough Australian dollars in cash for your trip. | The UK says it is illegal to import, export, cultivate or distribute drugs in Tuvalu, with penalties that include fines and imprisonment.
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Tuvalu
Visa on arrival fee notes
- Before
- Set by the Immigration Regulations 2014 (regulation 2). Citizens of the countries listed in Schedule 1 — among them the UK, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Malaysia and South Korea — pay nothing, and the Minister may waive the fee for others. Carry Australian dollars in cash, as cards cannot be used at the airport.
- After
- Set by the Immigration Regulations 2014 (regulation 2). Citizens of the countries listed in Schedule 1 — among them the UK, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Malaysia and South Korea — pay nothing, and the Minister may waive the fee for others. The UK Foreign Office says card payments are not accepted in Tuvalu and to bring enough Australian dollars in cash for the trip.
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Turkmenistan
Passport notes (RU)
- Before
- Turkmenistan withdrew from CIS visa-free arrangements in 1999
- After
- Visa required, backed by a letter of invitation; with the letter you apply at an Embassy of Turkmenistan or buy the visa on arrival at Ashgabat airport or some land borders.
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Turkmenistan
Passport notes (KZ,UZ)
- Before
- limited exemptions exist only for residents of designated border districts on short local visits
- After
- Visa required, backed by a letter of invitation; with the letter you apply at an Embassy of Turkmenistan or buy the visa on arrival at Ashgabat airport or some land borders.
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IT
Turkmenistan
Passport notes (AF,AL,DZ,AD,AO,AG…)
- Before
- All nationalities need a visa … through a licensed tour operator
- After
- Visa required, backed by a letter of invitation; with the letter you apply at an Embassy of Turkmenistan or buy the visa on arrival at Ashgabat airport or some land borders.
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Turkmenistan
FAQ: Independent travel
- Before
- Not on a tourist visa. An accredited guide must accompany you outside Ashgabat, and your itinerary is fixed in advance…
- After
- No official source we could read states whether tourists must be accompanied by a guide. Canada's travel advice says the areas bordering Iran, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, including the city of Dashoguz and areas of the Caspian coast, are restricted zones that need government permission, applied for at least 10 working days ahead. Transit-visa holders must enter and leave through the border crossings named on their letter of invitation.
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Turkmenistan
FAQ: Transit visa
- Before
- …(typically between Iran and Uzbekistan) and is the most frequently refused Turkmen visa, so plan an alternative route.
- After
- No. The transit visa, for up to 5 days per trip, also needs a letter of invitation sponsored by the State Migration Service, and you must enter and leave through the border crossings named on it. The UK Foreign Office says it is most commonly used for entry through a land border, for example overland from Uzbekistan, and that it cannot be bought at Baku seaport.
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Turkmenistan
FAQ: Visa on arrival
- Before
- Only in a limited sense … paying the fee in US dollars cash. Without an approved invitation you will be refused boarding or entry.
- After
- Yes, once you have your letter of invitation: the UK Foreign Office says the visa on arrival is available at Ashgabat International Airport and some land borders. The State Migration Service adds USD 50 to the fee for a visa obtained at the international airport.
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Turkmenistan
FAQ: How do I get a letter of invitation?
- Before
- Book with a licensed Turkmen tour operator … Approval typically takes 2–4 weeks and can be refused without explanation.
- After
- Canada's travel advice says the letter comes from the person you will visit, the company you will work for or an authorised travel agency in Turkmenistan, which submits the request to the State Migration Service. With the letter, the UK Foreign Office says, you can apply at an Embassy of Turkmenistan, where the decision is referred to Ashgabat and can take up to a month, or buy a visa on arrival at Ashgabat International Airport and some land borders.
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Turkmenistan
FAQ: Do I need a visa?
- Before
- Yes — every nationality needs a visa … There is no visa-free entry and no standard eVisa.
- After
- Turkmenistan's State Migration Service says foreign citizens enter on the basis of a visa unless an international treaty of Turkmenistan provides otherwise. A visa needs a letter of invitation; for tourist visits, the UK Foreign Office says authorised travel agents provide these letters.