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  1. Tajikistan

    tips (registration)

    Before
    Visa-free visitors must register with the authorities within 10 working days of arrival, and hotels can no longer do it for you — go to the registration office (OVIR) in Dushanbe. eVisa holders are exempt from registration.
    After
    Tajikistan's MFA says visitors under the visa waiver must register with the authorities within 10 working days of arrival, and that eVisa holders are exempt from registration. The UK Foreign Office says hotels are no longer permitted to register guests, so register at the OVIR office in Dushanbe.

  2. Tajikistan

    tips (cash-usd)

    Before
    Bring enough cash for your whole trip, or withdraw it in Dushanbe before heading to other regions. The UK says very few businesses accept credit cards, there are no ATMs in rural areas, and official exchange booths may refuse damaged or marked notes and US dollars issued before 2013.
    After
    The UK advises bringing enough cash for your entire stay or withdrawing it in Dushanbe before heading to other regions. It says very few businesses accept credit cards, there are no ATMs in rural areas, and official exchange booths may refuse damaged or marked notes and US dollars issued before 2013.

  3. Tajikistan

    tips (border-status)

    Before
    Check access shortly before travelling. The UK says you need a permit, in addition to your visa, to travel within 20 km of the Afghan border in the Khatlon region, that border areas may be subject to sudden restrictions, and that Border Guard patrols may ask for your passport and GBAO permit in GBAO.
    After
    The UK says you need a permit, in addition to your visa, to travel within 20 km of the Afghan border in the Khatlon region, applied for at the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dushanbe, and that the government sometimes stops issuing GBAO permits to tourists at short notice.

  4. Tajikistan

    tips (gbao-permit)

    Before
    The Pamir Highway runs through the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), which needs its own permit on top of your visa or visa waiver — eVisa applicants can simply tick the GBAO box on evisa.tj; visa-free travelers should arrange it through OVIR in Dushanbe or a local tour operator.
    After
    The Pamir Highway runs through the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), which needs its own permit on top of your visa or visa waiver. eVisa applicants select it in the same application on evisa.tj; the UK Foreign Office says others can get it from a Tajik embassy before travelling or, in Tajikistan, from the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  5. Tajikistan

    countryFacts.driving

    Before
    Tajikistan is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here. Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by nati
    After
    Tajikistan is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here. 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.

  6. Tajikistan

    countryFacts.safety

    Before
    Travelers are generally welcomed, but pickpocketing is common in crowded places in Dushanbe, and terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks. The considerations are practical: rough roads, high altitude on the Pamir Highway, and border areas with Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan that can be restricted or close at short notice.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says pickpocketing is common in crowded places such as markets and public transport, that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Tajikistan, and that the land border with Afghanistan has been closed since 2021.

  7. Tajikistan

    customs.currencyLimits

    Before
    Cash above USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) must be declared on arrival, with documents showing where the money came from. Up to USD 3,000 can be taken out without a declaration. Keep your entry declaration until you leave.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says cash above USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) must be declared on entry, with documents showing where the money came from, that up to USD 3,000 can be taken out without a declaration, and that you should keep your entry declaration until you leave.

  8. Tajikistan

    onwardTicket

    Before
    A return or onward ticket is not among the documents Tajikistan requires for a visa, and no official source states a ticket check at the border. Airlines may still ask for proof of onward travel before boarding.
    After
    A return or onward ticket is not among the documents Tajikistan requires for a visa, and no official source states a ticket check at the border.

  9. Tajikistan

    travelInsurance

    Before
    Insurance is not among the documents Tajikistan requires for a visa, and no official source states an insurance check at the border. Medical facilities are basic outside Dushanbe, so comprehensive cover including medical evacuation is strongly recommended, especially for the Pamirs.
    After
    Insurance is not among the documents Tajikistan requires for a visa, and no official source states an insurance check at the border.

  10. Tajikistan

    summary

    Before
    Tajikistan waives visas for about 80 nationalities — including the EU, US, Canada, Australia and Japan — for stays of up to 30 days, and most CIS citizens enter with no time limit. About 130 nationalities, including the UK, can apply online for an eVisa (with an optional GBAO permit for the Pamir Highway); the rest apply at a Tajik embassy.
    After
    Since January 2022 Tajikistan has waived visas for citizens of 52 countries, including the EU, US, Canada, Australia and Japan, for stays of up to 30 days, and citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia enter with no time limit set. About 130 nationalities, including the UK, can apply online for an eVisa (with an optional GBAO permit for the Pamir Highway); the rest apply at a Tajik embassy.

  11. Taiwan

    countryFacts.payments.text

    Before
    No official source we read describes card acceptance in Taiwan. The UK FCDO says most ATMs in 7-Eleven stores accept international cards; other ATMs may not.
    After
    No official source we read describes card acceptance or ATMs in Taiwan.

  12. Taiwan

    faq[onward-needed].answer

    Before
    Yes. A confirmed onward or return ticket is a condition of visa-free entry, and airlines check it at check-in. One-way travelers should obtain a visitor visa instead.
    After
    Yes. BOCA lists a confirmed return ticket, or an onward ticket and a visa for the next destination, among the conditions of visa-free entry.

  13. Taiwan

    faq[hk-mo].answer

    Before
    Not a visa — eligible Hong Kong and Macao permanent residents apply online for an entry permit through Taiwan's National Immigration Agency, which allows a stay of up to 30 days.
    After
    Not a visa — Hong Kong and Macao residents can apply online to Taiwan's National Immigration Agency for an entry permit.

  14. Taiwan

    faq[mainland-china].answer

    Before
    Not as ordinary tourists at present. Mainland residents need entry permits issued by both sides, individual tourist travel has been suspended since 2019, and only limited categories such as business, family visits and approved group programs are processed.
    After
    No official source we could read states the entry rules for mainland Chinese citizens.

  15. Taiwan

    faq[us-stay].answer

    Before
    US passport holders enter visa-free for up to 90 days with a confirmed onward or return ticket. The visa-exempt stay cannot normally be extended — leaving and re-entering resets the clock.
    After
    US passport holders enter visa-free for up to 90 days with a confirmed return or onward ticket. The stay starts the day after arrival and cannot be extended.

  16. Taiwan

    faq[need-visa].answer

    Before
    Around 60 nationalities do not: the EU, UK, US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and others get 90 days visa-free; Singapore, Malaysia, the Dominican Republic, Belize, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines get 30 days; and Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei and Oman get 14 days. About 20 nationalities, including the Gulf states, can apply online …
    After
    65 nationalities do not: the EU, UK, US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and others get 90 days visa-free; Singapore, Malaysia, the Dominican Republic, Belize, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines get 30 days; and Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei and Oman get 14 days. 20 nationalities, including the Gulf states, can apply online for an eVisa,…

  17. Taiwan

    tips[typhoon-season].text

    Before
    The Government of Canada and the UK FCDO say typhoons usually occur between May and November, with a risk of road blockages and landslides afterwards. Build slack into itineraries and monitor Central Weather Administration warnings.
    After
    The Government of Canada and the UK FCDO say typhoons usually occur between May and November, with a risk of road blockages and landslides afterwards. The UK FCDO advises monitoring Central Weather Administration warnings and keeping your itinerary flexible.

  18. Taiwan

    tips[onward-ticket].text

    Before
    Visa-free travelers must hold a confirmed onward or return ticket — airlines routinely refuse boarding without one.
    After
    Visa-free travelers must hold a confirmed return ticket, or an onward ticket and a visa for the next destination.

  19. Taiwan

    countryFacts.safety.text

    Before
    Taiwan is one of Asia's safest destinations, with very low crime. The main considerations are natural: typhoons, which the Government of Canada and the UK FCDO say usually occur between May and November, and occasional earthquakes.
    After
    The UK FCDO says crime rates are extremely low in Taiwan, and the Government of Canada says violent crime is rare but petty crime such as pickpocketing occurs. Both say typhoons usually occur between May and November, and the UK says earthquakes are a risk.

  20. Taiwan

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits.text

    Before
    Cash over USD 10,000 (or over TWD 100,000 in local currency) must be declared on arrival. Confirm current thresholds with Taiwan Customs before carrying large sums.
    After
    The UK FCDO says you must declare cash or travellers cheques worth more than NT$100,000 or US$10,000 on arrival.

  21. Taiwan

    entryRequirements.proofOfFunds.text

    Before
    No fixed amount is published; immigration officers occasionally ask about means of support for the stay. Visa-exempt visitors from Thailand, the Philippines and Brunei must show a hotel booking, their host's contact details and sufficient travel funds.
    After
    No fixed amount is published. Visa-exempt visitors from Thailand, the Philippines and Brunei must show a hotel booking, their host's contact details and sufficient travel funds.

  22. Taiwan

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket.text

    Before
    Visa-free entry requires a confirmed onward or return ticket — airlines check before boarding and immigration officers may ask to see it.
    After
    Visa-free entry requires a confirmed return ticket, or an onward ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for the departure flight.

  23. Taiwan

    entryRequirements.passportValidity.text

    Before
    Passports must generally be valid for at least 6 months on arrival. US and Japanese passport holders are exempt from the 6-month rule and need validity only for the length of their intended stay.
    After
    Visa-exempt entry requires a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. US and Japanese nationals need a passport valid only for the intended stay.

  24. Taiwan

    summary

    Before
    Taiwan waives visas for around 60 nationalities — 90 days for the EU, UK, US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand among others — with free online travel authorisations or eVisas for several more. Remaining nationalities apply for a visitor visa at a Taipei representative office, and mainland Chinese travelers need special entry permits.
    After
    Taiwan waives visas for 65 nationalities — 90 days for the EU, UK, US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand among others — and 20 more can apply online for an eVisa. Remaining nationalities apply for a visitor visa at a Taiwan overseas mission.

  25. Taiwan

    visaTypes[visitor-visa].fee.notes

    Before
    Single-entry visitor visa applied for overseas (USD 100 for multiple entry). Nationals of countries that charge Taiwanese passport holders a special handling fee pay the equivalent extra. Applications go through the nearest Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.
    After
    Single-entry visitor visa applied for overseas (USD 100 for multiple entry); rush handling adds 50%. Nationals of countries that charge Taiwanese passport holders a special handling fee pay the equivalent extra.