:root {
            --vf-primary: #5681c7;
            --vf-primary-dark: #5681c7;
            --vf-primary-50: #eef0fe;
            --vf-primary-100: #dde0fd;
            --vf-accent: #ff6b4a;
            --vf-accent-soft: #ffe5dd;
            --vf-success: #16a34a;
            --vf-warning: #f59e0b;
            --vf-dark: #0f1729;
            --vf-body: #1f2937;
            --vf-muted: #6b7280;
            --vf-soft: #f6f7fb;
            --vf-border: #e6e8f0;
            --vf-primary-light: #eef0fe;
            --vf-success-light: #dcfce7;
            --vf-warning-light: #fef3c7;
            --vf-text: #1f2937;
            --vf-radius: 16px;
            --vf-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 41, 0.08);
            --bs-primary: var(--vf-primary);
            --bs-primary-rgb: 80, 87, 234;
            --bs-body-color: var(--vf-body);
            --bs-body-font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
            --bs-body-bg: #ffffff;
            --bs-border-radius: 12px;
            --bs-border-radius-lg: 18px;
            --bs-border-radius-xl: 24px;
        }

        body {
            background: #ffffff !important;
        }

        @media (min-width: 1200px) {

            .container,
            .container-lg,
            .container-md,
            .container-sm,
            .container-xl {
                max-width: 1140px !important;
            }
        }

       .section-title-sm {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #3a4969;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
       }
        /* ===== HERO ===== */
        .country-detail-hero {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 380px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-end;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .country-detail-hero .cdh-bg {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
        }

        .country-detail-hero .cdh-bg img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .country-detail-hero .cdh-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 41, .15) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 41, .55) 55%, rgba(15, 23, 41, .88) 100%);
        }

        .cdh-content {
            position: relative !important;
            z-index: 2;
            color: #fff;
            padding: 2rem 0 1.75rem;
        }

        .cdh-title {
            font-size: 2.4rem !important;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #fff;
            margin: 0;
            letter-spacing: -.03em;
        }

        .cdh-sub {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
            margin: 4px 0 0;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .cdh-ribbon {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            align-items: center;
            margin-top: 1.25rem;
        }

        .cdh-rating {
            color: #fff;
            font-size: .85rem;
        }

        .cdh-rating i {
            color: #fbbf24;
            font-size: .8rem;
        }

        .cdh-rating strong {
            font-size: .95rem;
        }

        .cdh-live {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 7px;
            background: rgba(22, 163, 74, .22);
            border: 1px solid rgba(22, 163, 74, .5);
            color: #fff;
            font-size: .8rem;
            padding: 5px 12px;
            border-radius: 999px;
        }

        .cdh-live .live-dot {
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #4ade80;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, .7);
            animation: livepulse 1.8s infinite;
        }

        @keyframes livepulse {
            0% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, .6);
            }

            70% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0);
            }

            100% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, 0);
            }
        }

        /* ===== HERO STATS STRIP (4 boxes) + ISSUE-DATE PILL ===== */
        .cdh-stats-strip {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 12px;
            margin-top: 1.5rem;
        }

        .cdh-stat-box {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 4px 14px;
            color: #fff;
        }

        .cdh-stat-box .v {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            text-align: left!important;
            font-weight: 500;
            line-height: 1.1;
        }

        .cdh-stat-box .l {
            font-size: .72rem;
            opacity: .4;
            margin-top: 4px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: .05em;
        }

        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .cdh-stats-strip {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .country-detail-hero {
                min-height: 320px;
            }

            .cdh-title {
                font-size: 1.7rem;
            }
        }

        .cdh-issue {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7, #fde68a);
            border: 1.5px solid #f59e0b;
            color: #92400e;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: .82rem;
            padding: 6px 14px;
            border-radius: 999px;
            margin-top: 1.1rem;
        }

        .cdh-issue i {
            color: #d97706;
        }

        /* ===== TRUST BAR ===== */
        .trust-bar {
         background: linear-gradient(180deg, #6e97db 0%, #659aec 100%);
            padding: 1.1rem 0;
        }

        .trust-bar-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .tb-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            color: #fff;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .tb-item i {
            font-size: 1.7rem;
            color: #fff!important;
        }

        .tb-num {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .tb-label {
            font-size: .72rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
        }

        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .trust-bar-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 1.1rem;
            }

            .tb-item {
                justify-content: flex-start;
            }
        }

        /* ===== Section eyebrows + headings ===== */
        .section-eyebrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 7px;
            background: var(--vf-primary-light);
            color: var(--vf-primary);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: .72rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: .1em;
            padding: 5px 12px;
            border-radius: 999px;
        }

        .section-eyebrow .new-badge {
            background: var(--vf-accent);
            color: #fff;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: .62rem;
            padding: 2px 6px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            letter-spacing: .04em;
        }

        /* ===== PURPOSE TOGGLE ===== */
        .purpose-toggle {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
        }

        .purpose-btn {
            background: #fff;
            border: 2px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: var(--vf-radius);
            padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
            text-align: left;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all .2s;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 2px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .purpose-btn i {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            transition: color .2s;
        }

        .purpose-btn .pt-label {
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            margin-top: 4px;
        }

        .purpose-btn .pt-sub {
            font-size: .78rem;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
        }

        .purpose-btn:hover {
            border-color: var(--vf-primary);
        }

        .purpose-btn.active {
            border-color: var(--vf-primary);
            background: var(--vf-primary-light);
        }

        .purpose-btn.active i {
            color: var(--vf-primary);
        }

        /* ===== VARIANT CARDS ===== */
        .variant-list {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .variant-card {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 14px;
            background: #fff;
            border: 2px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: var(--vf-radius);
            padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all .2s;
            position: relative;
        }

        .variant-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--vf-primary);
            box-shadow: var(--vf-shadow);
        }

        .variant-card.selected {
            border-color: var(--vf-primary);
            background: var(--vf-primary-light);
        }

        .vc-radio {
            width: 22px;
            height: 22px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 2px solid var(--vf-border);
            flex-shrink: 0;
            position: relative;
            transition: all .2s;
        }

        .variant-card.selected .vc-radio {
            border-color: var(--vf-primary);
        }

        .variant-card.selected .vc-radio::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 4px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--vf-primary);
        }

        .vc-body {
            flex-grow: 1;
            min-width: 0;
        }

        .vc-head {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .vc-name {
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .vc-tag {
            background: var(--vf-accent);
            color: #fff;
            font-size: .65rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            padding: 2px 8px;
            border-radius: 999px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: .03em;
        }

        .vc-meta {
            display: flex;
            gap: 14px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin: 6px 0;
            font-size: .8rem;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
        }

        .vc-meta i {
            color: var(--vf-primary);
            margin-right: 3px;
        }

        .vc-price {
            text-align: right;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .vc-amount {
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
        }

        .vc-per {
            font-size: .7rem !important;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
        }

        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .variant-card {
                flex-wrap: wrap;
            }

            .vc-price {
                text-align: left;
                width: 100%;
                padding-left: 36px;
            }
        }

        /* show-more for visa cards (max 3 visible) */
        .variant-slot.hidden-extra {
            display: none;
        }

        .vlist-showmore {
            margin-top: 6px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: #fff;
            border: 1.5px dashed var(--vf-primary);
            color: var(--vf-primary);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: .9rem;
            padding: 11px 14px;
            border-radius: var(--vf-radius);
            cursor: pointer;
            width: 100%;
            font-family: inherit;
            transition: .18s;
        }

        .vlist-showmore:hover {
            background: var(--vf-primary-light);
        }

        .vlist-showmore i {
            transition: transform .2s;
        }

        .vlist-showmore.open i {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        /* ===== SELECTION SUMMARY (lives inline on MOBILE, in SIDEBAR on desktop) ===== */
        .selection-summary {
                   background: linear-gradient(180deg, #6a9ef0 0%, #3b73cd 100%);
            border-radius: var(--vf-radius);
            padding: 1.5rem;
            color: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(80, 87, 234, .32);
        }

        .selection-summary .ss-label {
            font-size: .72rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: .08em;
            opacity: .8;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .selection-summary .ss-name {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.15;
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        .selection-summary .ss-meta {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-top: 8px;
            font-size: .82rem;
            opacity: .92;
        }

        .selection-summary .ss-meta i {
            margin-right: 4px;
            opacity: .85;
        }

        .ss-action {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-top: 1.25rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .ss-price {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: -.02em;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .ss-price-sub {
            font-size: .72rem;
            opacity: .8;
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        .ss-cta {
            background: #fff !important;
            color: #3b73cd !important;
            border: none !important;
            font-weight: 800 !important;
            padding: .85rem 1.75rem !important;
            border-radius: 999px !important;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
            white-space: nowrap;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .ss-cta:hover {
            background: #f3f4ff !important;
            color: var(--vf-primary-dark) !important;
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        .ss-trust {
            margin-top: 1rem;
            padding-top: 1rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
            font-size: .8rem;
            opacity: .92;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .ss-trust i {
            margin-right: 4px;
        }

        .ss-breakdown {
            margin-top: 1rem;
            padding-top: 1rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
        }

        .ss-bd-row {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            font-size: .85rem;
            padding: 4px 0;
            opacity: .92;
        }

        /* INLINE accordion on mobile only */
        .variant-slot {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .variant-slot .selection-summary {
            margin-top: 10px;
            max-height: 0;
            padding-top: 0;
            padding-bottom: 0;
            opacity: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: none;
            transition: max-height .35s ease, opacity .25s ease, padding .35s ease, margin .35s ease;
        }

        .variant-slot.open .selection-summary {
            max-height: 1200px;
            padding-top: 1.5rem;
            padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
            opacity: 1;
            overflow: visible;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(80, 87, 234, .32);
        }

        /* On desktop hide the inline accordion entirely — sidebar takes over */
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .variant-slot .selection-summary {
                display: none !important;
            }
        }

        /* ===== STICKY SIDEBAR (desktop) ===== */
        .country-sidebar {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .country-sidebar {
                position: sticky;
                top: 80px;
                align-self: flex-start;
            }
        }

        /* sidebar selection-summary (its own placement) */
        .sb-selected {
            display: none;
        }

        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .sb-selected {
                display: block;
            }

            .sb-selected .selection-summary {
                /* full sidebar version */
            }
        }

        /* sidebar generic card */
        .sb-card {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: var(--vf-radius);
            padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
            box-shadow: var(--vf-shadow);
        }

        .sb-card-title {
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            margin-bottom: .85rem;
        }

        .sb-card-title i {
            color: var(--vf-primary);
        }

        .sb-doclist {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .sb-doclist li {
            padding: 6px 0;
            font-size: .87rem;
            color: var(--vf-body);
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 7px;
        }

        .sb-doclist li i {
            color: var(--vf-success);
            font-size: .85rem;
            margin-top: 4px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* Apply-by date inside sidebar */
        .sb-applyby input[type="date"] {
            width: 100%;
            border: 1.5px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 10px 12px;
            font-family: inherit;
            font-size: .95rem;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
        }

        .sb-applyby .res {
            margin-top: 10px;
            font-size: .85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 9px 12px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            min-height: 38px;
        }

        .sb-applyby .res.ok {
            background: #dcfce7;
            color: #15803d;
        }

        .sb-applyby .res.warn {
            background: #fee2e2;
            color: #991b1b;
        }

        .sb-applyby .res-empty {
            background: var(--vf-soft);
            color: var(--vf-muted);
        }

        /* Need help — call / WhatsApp */
        .sb-help-card {
            background: #fff8e1;
            border: 1px solid #f59e0b;
            border-radius: var(--vf-radius);
            padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
        }

        .sb-help-card .h-title {
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #92400e;
            font-size: .95rem;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .sb-help-card .h-sub {
            font-size: .78rem;
            color: #78350f;
            margin-bottom: .8rem;
        }

        .sb-help-row {
            display: flex;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .sb-help-row a {
            flex: 1;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 6px;
            padding: .65rem .7rem;
            border-radius: 999px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: .82rem;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .b-call {
            background: var(--vf-primary);
            color: #fff !important;
        }

        .b-call:hover {
            background: var(--vf-primary-dark);
            color: #fff !important;
        }

        .b-wa {
            background: #25D366;
            color: #fff !important;
        }

        .b-wa:hover {
            background: #1ebd5b;
            color: #fff !important;
        }

        /* sidebar empty-state */
        .sb-empty {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px dashed var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: var(--vf-radius);
            padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
            text-align: center;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            font-size: .9rem;
        }

        .sb-empty i {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            color: var(--vf-primary);
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        /* ===== WHAT'S INCLUDED ===== */
        .included-card {
            background: #0000ff1f;
            border-radius: var(--vf-radius);
            padding: 1.25rem;
            margin-top: 1.25rem;
        }

        .included-title {
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 8px;
            margin-bottom: .9rem;
        }

        .included-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: .6rem;
        }

        .inc-item {
            font-size: .85rem;
            color: var(--vf-body);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 7px;
        }

        .inc-item i {
            color: var(--vf-success);
            font-size: .95rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .included-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        /* ===== COMPARE DIY vs VISAFIR ===== */
        .compare-wrap {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 1.25rem;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .compare-col {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: var(--vf-radius);
            padding: 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
        }

        .compare-col.vf {
            border: 2px solid #5681c7;
            box-shadow: var(--vf-shadow);
        }

        .compare-badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: -12px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            background: #3c73cc;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: .7rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            padding: 4px 14px;
            border-radius: 999px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: .04em;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .compare-head {
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .compare-col.diy .compare-head i {
            color: var(--vf-muted);
        }

        .compare-col.vf .compare-head i {
            color: var(--vf-primary);
        }

        .compare-col ul {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .compare-col li {
            display: flex;
            gap: 9px;
            align-items: flex-start;
            font-size: .88rem;
            padding: 8px 0;
            color: var(--vf-body);
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .compare-col.diy li i {
            color: #dc2626;
            margin-top: 3px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .compare-col.vf li i {
            color: var(--vf-success);
            margin-top: 3px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .compare-wrap {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 1.75rem;
            }
             .purpose-btn {
            background: #fff;
            border: 2px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: var(--vf-radius);
            padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
            text-align: center!important;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all .2s;
            display: inline!important;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 2px;
            position: relative;
        }
        }

        /* ===== PROCESS TIMELINE ===== */
        .cd-process {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .cd-process-step {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: var(--vf-radius);
            padding: 10px 10px !important;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
        }

        .cps-num {
            position: absolute;
            top: -12px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 26px;
            height: 26px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--vf-primary);
            color: #fff;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: .8rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .cps-icon {
            width: 32px;
            height: 32px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--vf-primary-light);
            color: var(--vf-primary);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin: .5rem auto 1rem;
        }

        .cd-process-step h5 {
            font-size: .95rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .cd-process-step p {
            font-size: .8rem;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            margin: 0;
        }

        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .cd-process {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 1.25rem;
            }
        }

        /* ===== COUNTRY PROMO (in sidebar) ===== */
        .cd-promo {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef0fe, #f3f4ff);
            border: 1px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: var(--vf-radius);
            padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .cd-promo::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            top: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            width: 4px;
            background: var(--vf-primary);
        }

        .cd-promo-head {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-bottom: .6rem;
        }

        .cd-promo-icon {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--vf-primary);
            color: #fff;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .cd-promo-title {
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            margin: 0;
        }

        .cd-promo-sub {
            font-size: .82rem;
            color: var(--vf-body);
            margin: 0 0 .8rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .cd-promo-price-row {
            display: flex;
            align-items: baseline;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-bottom: .9rem;
        }

        .cd-promo-strike {
            font-size: .8rem;
            text-decoration: line-through;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
        }

        .cd-promo-price {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--vf-primary);
        }

        .cd-promo-cta {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            background: var(--vf-primary);
            color: #fff !important;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: .85rem;
            padding: .55rem 1.2rem;
            border-radius: 999px;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .cd-promo-cta:hover {
            background: var(--vf-primary-dark);
            color: #fff !important;
        }

        /* ===== BELOW THE FOLD CONTAINER ===== */
        .btf-wrap {
            max-width: 1140px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 12px;
        }

        .btf-section {
            padding: 35px 0;
        }

        .btf-section.soft {
            /*background: linear-gradient(160deg, #eaecfd 0%, #f0f1fe 45%, #f6f7fb 100%);*/
        }

        .btf-head {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
        }

     .btf-head h2 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #383c44;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    margin: 10px 0 4px;
}

        .btf-head p {
            font-size: .98rem;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* visa-free top banner */
        .ixf-visafree {
            display: flex;
            gap: 14px;
            align-items: flex-start;
            background: #ecfdf5;
            border: 1.5px solid #16a34a;
            border-left: 5px solid #16a34a;
            border-radius: 14px;
            padding: 16px 20px;
            max-width: 1140px;
            margin: 24px auto 0;
        }

        .ixf-visafree i {
            color: #16a34a;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .ixf-visafree b {
            color: #15803d;
        }

        /* gallery */
        .ixf-gallery {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
            grid-auto-rows: 180px;
            gap: 10px;
            max-width: 1100px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .ixf-gitem {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 14px;
            overflow: hidden;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .ixf-gitem:first-child {
            grid-row: span 2;
        }

        .ixf-gitem img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform .5s;
        }

        .ixf-gitem:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        .ixf-gcap {
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            padding: 12px;
            background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(15, 23, 41, .82));
            color: #fff;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: .9rem;
        }

        @media (max-width: 760px) {
            .ixf-gallery {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                grid-auto-rows: 130px;
            }

            .ixf-gitem:first-child {
                grid-row: span 2;
            }
        }

        /* lightbox */
        .ixf-lb {
            position: fixed;
            inset: 0;
            background: rgba(15, 23, 41, .92);
            display: none;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            z-index: 9999;
            padding: 20px;
        }

        .ixf-lb.open {
            display: flex;
        }

        .ixf-lb img {
            max-width: 90%;
            max-height: 80%;
            border-radius: 12px;
        }

        .ixf-lb .x {
            position: absolute;
            top: 20px;
            right: 26px;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 2rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            background: none;
            border: none;
        }

        .ixf-lb .cap {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 30px;
            color: #fff;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* eligibility — WIZARD (one question at a time) */
        .ixf-elig {
            max-width: 620px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: 18px;
            padding: 28px;
            box-shadow: var(--vf-shadow);
        }

        .ixf-eprog {
            margin-bottom: 22px;
        }

        .ixf-eprog-bar {
            height: 6px;
            background: var(--vf-soft);
            border-radius: 999px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .ixf-eprog-fill {
            height: 100%;
            width: 20%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vf-primary), var(--vf-primary-dark));
            border-radius: 999px;
            transition: width .35s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
        }

        .ixf-eprog-text {
            font-size: .78rem;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            margin-top: 8px;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .ixf-equiz {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 180px;
        }

        .ixf-eq {
            display: none;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(20px);
            transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s;
        }

        .ixf-eq.active {
            display: block;
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        .ixf-eq .q {
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
            text-align: center;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .ixf-opts {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .ixf-opt {
            width: 100%;
            border: 1.5px solid var(--vf-border);
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 14px 18px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: .18s;
            font-family: inherit;
            font-size: .95rem;
            text-align: left;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .ixf-opt:hover {
            border-color: var(--vf-primary);
            background: var(--vf-primary-light);
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .ixf-opt::after {
            content: '\2192';
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            font-weight: 700;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity .18s;
        }

        .ixf-opt:hover::after {
            opacity: 1;
            color: var(--vf-primary);
        }

        .ixf-opt.sel {
            border-color: var(--vf-primary);
            background: var(--vf-primary);
            color: #fff;
        }

        .ixf-opt.sel::after {
            color: #fff;
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .ixf-eback {
            margin-top: 16px;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: .85rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-family: inherit;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 4px;
            padding: 6px 0;
        }

        .ixf-eback:hover {
            color: var(--vf-primary);
        }

        .ixf-eres {
            display: none;
            margin-top: 8px;
        }

        .ixf-gauge {
            height: 14px;
            background: #e5e7f5;
            border-radius: 999px;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .ixf-gfill {
            height: 100%;
            width: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b, #16a34a);
            border-radius: 999px;
            transition: width .9s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
        }

        .ixf-verdict {
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .ixf-vsub {
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            font-size: .9rem;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .ixf-cta {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: var(--vf-primary);
            color: #fff !important;
            font-weight: 800;
            padding: .8rem 1.6rem;
            border-radius: 999px;
            text-decoration: none;
            width: 100%;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .ixf-cta:hover {
            background: var(--vf-primary-dark);
        }

        /* best months */
        .ixf-months {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
            gap: 6px;
            max-width: 880px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .ixf-m {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 14px 4px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: .82rem;
            background: #fff;
            color: #6b7280;
            border: 1px solid #e6e8f0;
        }

        .ixf-m.best {
            background: #dcfce7;
            color: #15803d;
            border-color: #16a34a;
        }

        .ixf-m.ok {
            background: #fef3c7;
            color: #92400e;
            border-color: #f59e0b;
        }

        .ixf-m.avoid {
            background: #fee2e2;
            color: #991b1b;
            border-color: #dc2626;
        }

        @media (max-width: 760px) {
            .ixf-months {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
            }
        }

        .ixf-legend {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-top: 14px;
            font-size: .8rem;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .ixf-legend span {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .ixf-dot {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            border-radius: 3px;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        /* facts */
        .ixf-facts {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 14px;
            max-width: 1000px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .ixf-fact {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: 14px;
            padding: 18px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .ixf-fact i {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--vf-primary);
        }

        .ixf-fact .l {
            font-size: .72rem;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            margin-top: 6px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: .04em;
        }

        .ixf-fact .v {
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            font-size: .95rem;
        }

        @media (max-width: 760px) {
            .ixf-facts {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
        }

        /* timeline */
        .ixf-tl {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
            gap: 12px;
            max-width: 1000px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .ixf-step {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: 14px;
            padding: 18px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .ixf-step .num {
            width: 30px;
            height: 30px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--vf-primary);
            color: #fff;
            font-weight: 800;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 10px;
        }

        .ixf-step h6 {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--vf-dark);
    font-size: .95rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

        .ixf-step p {
            font-size: .8rem;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            margin: 0 0 6px;
        }

        .ixf-step .d {
            font-size: .75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--vf-primary);
            background: var(--vf-primary-light);
            padding: 3px 10px;
            border-radius: 999px;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        /* info panels (appointment, schengen) */
        .ixf-info {
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 24px;
        }

        .ixf-irow {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            padding: 10px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--vf-border);
            font-size: .92rem;
        }

        .ixf-irow:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .ixf-irow i {
            color: var(--vf-primary);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .ixf-irow b {
            color: var(--vf-dark);
        }

        /* rejection + interview 2-col */
        .ixf-2col {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 14px;
            max-width: 980px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        @media (max-width: 760px) {
            .ixf-2col {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        .ixf-rcard {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-left: 4px solid #dc2626;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 16px;
        }

        .ixf-rcard .rr {
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            display: flex;
            gap: 8px;
            align-items: flex-start;
            font-size: .92rem;
        }

        .ixf-rcard .rr i {
            color: #dc2626;
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        .ixf-rcard .pv {
            font-size: .86rem;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            margin-top: 6px;
            padding-left: 24px;
        }

        .ixf-rcard .pv b {
            color: #16a34a;
        }

        /* don't-need */
        .ixf-dont {
            max-width: 760px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-left: 4px solid #16a34a;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 20px;
        }

        .ixf-dont-title {
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            font-size: .98rem;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 7px;
        }

        .ixf-dont-title i {
            color: #16a34a;
        }

        .ixf-dont-list {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 4px 18px;
        }

        .ixf-dont-list li {
            font-size: .86rem;
            color: var(--vf-body);
            padding: 4px 0;
            display: flex;
            gap: 7px;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .ixf-dont-list li i {
            color: #16a34a;
            font-size: .78rem;
            margin-top: 5px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .ixf-dont-list {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        /* testimonials */
        .ixf-tst {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 16px;
            max-width: 1100px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        @media (max-width: 760px) {
            .ixf-tst {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
             .ixf-final {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #698fcb, #3d6ebc);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 8px 6px!important;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 5px auto 0px!important
    ;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

        }

        .ixf-tcard {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 22px;
        }

        .ixf-tstars {
            color: #fbbf24;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .ixf-tcard p {
            font-size: .9rem;
            color: var(--vf-body);
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .ixf-twho {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 11px;
        }

        .ixf-tav {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--vf-primary-light);
            color: var(--vf-primary);
            font-weight: 800;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .ixf-tn {
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            font-size: .9rem;
        }

        .ixf-tr {
            font-size: .76rem;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
        }

        /* faq */
        .ixf-faq {
            max-width: 820px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .ixf-fi {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .ixf-fq {
            padding: 16px 18px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 12px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .ixf-fq i {
            color: var(--vf-primary);
            transition: .3s;
        }

        .ixf-fi.open .ixf-fq i {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        .ixf-fa {
            max-height: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: max-height .3s;
        }

        .ixf-fa p {
            padding: 0 18px 16px;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            font-size: .9rem;
        }

        .ixf-fi.open .ixf-fa {
            max-height: 420px;
        }

        /* final CTA */
 .ixf-final {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #698fcb, #3d6ebc);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 48px 36px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 40px auto 60px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}



        .ixf-final h2 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            position: relative;
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .ixf-final p {
            opacity: .92;
            margin-bottom: 22px;
            position: relative;
        }

.ixf-final .btn-light-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #fff;
    color: #3c73cb!important;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: .95rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
    position: relative;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}
        .ixf-final .btn-light-cta:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            color: var(--vf-primary-dark) !important;
        }

        /* loading skeleton */
        .variant-loading {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .vl-skeleton {
            height: 92px;
            border-radius: var(--vf-radius);
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f0f1f7 25%, #e7e9f2 37%, #f0f1f7 63%);
            background-size: 400% 100%;
            animation: vlshimmer 1.4s ease infinite;
        }

        @keyframes vlshimmer {
            0% {
                background-position: 100% 0;
            }

            100% {
                background-position: -100% 0;
            }
        }

        /* tooltip in summary */
        .svc-tooltip-wrap {
            position: relative;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .svc-tooltip-btn {
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
            color: #fff;
            border-radius: 50%;
            font-size: 10px;
            font-weight: 700;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            line-height: 1;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .svc-tooltip-box {
            display: none;
            position: absolute;
            bottom: calc(100% + 8px);
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            background: #1e293b;
            color: #f1f5f9;
            font-size: 12px;
            line-height: 1.5;
            padding: 6px 12px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            width: 220px;
            white-space: normal;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
            z-index: 99;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .svc-tooltip-box::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 100%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            border: 6px solid transparent;
            border-top-color: #1e293b;
        }

        .svc-tooltip-wrap:hover .svc-tooltip-box {
            display: block;
        }

        .aiq-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
            gap: 14px;
            max-width: 1100px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .aiq-card {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1.5px solid #e6e8f0;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 20px 18px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .aiq-highlight {
            border-width: 2px;
        }

        .aiq-icon {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .aiq-label {
            font-size: .72rem !important;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: .06em;
            color: var(--vf-muted, #6b7280);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .aiq-value {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--vf-dark, #0f1729);
            line-height: 1.1;
        }

        .aiq-sub {
            font-size: .75rem;
            color: var(--vf-muted, #6b7280);
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .aiq-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 10px;
            }

            .aiq-card {
                padding: 14px 12px;
            }
        }

        .ss-note {
            margin-top: 1rem;
            font-size: 12px !important;
            line-height: 1.45;
            color: #fff;
        }

        .ss-note i {
            margin-right: 2px;
            opacity: .9;
        }

        .ss-schengen-note {
            margin: 8px 0 4px;
            padding: 8px 12px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: .8rem;
            line-height: 1.45;
            color: #fff;
        }

        .ss-schengen-note i {
            margin-right: 5px;
            opacity: .9;
        }

        /* ===== SCHENGEN FEE BREAKDOWN ===== */
        .schengen-fee-section {
               background: linear-gradient(180deg, #6e97db 0%, #659aec 100%);
            border: 1px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
            margin: 0.5rem;
        }

        .sfs-head {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
        }

        .sfs-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem !important;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #fff;
            letter-spacing: -.02em;
            margin: 0 0 .4rem;
        }

        .sfs-title span {
            color: var(--vf-primary);
        }

        .sfs-sub {
            color: #fff;
            font-size: .92rem;
            margin: 0;
            max-width: 480px;
        }

        .sfs-total-chip {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1.5px solid var(--vf-primary);
            border-radius: 14px;
            padding: .7rem 1.1rem;
            text-align: right;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .sfs-total-chip .lbl {
            font-size: .7rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: .06em;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .sfs-total-chip .amt {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--vf-primary);
        }

        .sfs-steps {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 0;
            position: relative;
        }

        .sfs-step {
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            margin: 0 8px;
        }

        .sfs-step-tag {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            background: var(--vf-primary-light);
            color: var(--vf-primary);
            font-size: .68rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: .05em;
            padding: 4px 10px;
            border-radius: 999px;
            margin-bottom: .9rem;
        }

        .sfs-step-amt-row {
            display: flex;
            align-items: baseline;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 10px;
            padding-bottom: .9rem;
            border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--vf-border);
            margin-bottom: .7rem;
        }

        .sfs-step-what {
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            font-size: .95rem;
        }

        .sfs-step-amt {
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--vf-dark);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .sfs-step-desc {
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            font-size: .8rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .sfs-arrow {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            width: 34px;
            height: 34px;
            background: #6c98df;;
            color: #fff;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: .95rem;
            z-index: 2;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(80, 87, 234, .35);
        }

        .sfs-footnote {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 8px;
            margin-top: 1.25rem;
            padding-top: 1.1rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 41, .08);
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            font-size: .8rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .sfs-footnote i {
            color: var(--vf-primary);
            margin-top: 2px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .schengen-fee-section {
                padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
            }

            .sfs-steps {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 34px;
            }

            .sfs-step {
                margin: 0;
            }

            .sfs-arrow {
                top: auto;
                bottom: -25px;
                left: 50%;
                transform: translate(-50%, 0) rotate(90deg);
            }

            .sfs-title {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
            }

            .sfs-head {
                flex-direction: column;
            }

            .sfs-total-chip {
                text-align: left;
            }
        }

        /* ============================================================
   MOBILE-FIRST OVERRIDES  (most traffic is mobile)
   ============================================================ */
        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {

            /* --- Hero: tighter, more legible --- */
            .country-detail-hero {
                min-height: 300px;
            }

            .cdh-content {
                padding: 1rem;
            }

            .cdh-title {
                font-size: 1.85rem !important;
                line-height: 1.1;
            }

            .cdh-sub {
                font-size: .9rem;
            }

            .cdh-ribbon {
                margin-top: .9rem;
                gap: 1rem;
            }

            .cdh-stats-strip {
                gap: 8px;
                margin-top: 1.1rem;
            }

            .cdh-stat-box {
                padding: 3px 15px;
            }

            .cdh-stat-box .v {
                font-size: .6rem;
            }

            .cdh-stat-box .l {
                font-size: .66rem;
            }

            /* --- Trust bar: less shouty, tap-friendly --- */
            .trust-bar {
                padding: .9rem 0;
            }

            .tb-item i {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }

            .tb-num {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            /* --- Purpose toggle: allow wrap so 3 cols don't crush --- */
            .purpose-toggle {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr !important;
                gap: 8px;
            }

            .purpose-btn {
                padding: .5rem .2rem;
            }

            .purpose-btn i {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }

            .purpose-btn .pt-label {
                font-size: .9rem;
            }

            .purpose-btn .pt-sub {
                font-size: .68rem;
            }

            /* --- Variant cards: bigger tap area, readable text --- */
            .variant-card {
                padding: .9rem 1rem;
                gap: 12px;
            }

            .vc-name {
                font-size: .95rem;
            }

            .vc-meta {
                font-size: .78rem;
                gap: 10px;
            }

            .vc-amount {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }

            /* --- Trim vertical whitespace so page feels shorter --- */
            .btf-section {
                padding: 28px 0;
            }

            section.py-5 {
                padding-top: 2rem !important;
                padding-bottom: 2rem !important;
            }

            .btf-head {
                margin-bottom: 22px;
            }

            .btf-head h2 {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }

            .btf-head p {
                font-size: .9rem;
            }

            .section-title-sm {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
            }

            /* --- Included / compare / process spacing --- */
            .included-card {
                padding: 1rem;
            }

            .cd-process {
                gap: 1rem 0.75rem;
            }

            /* --- Prevent any horizontal overflow --- */

            .ixf-final {
                padding: 36px 22px;
                border-radius: 18px;
                margin: 28px auto 90px;
            }

            .ixf-final h2 {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 380px) {

            /* Ultra-small: stack purpose toggle 1-per-row label-wise stays ok */
            .purpose-toggle {
                gap: 6px;
            }

            .purpose-btn .pt-sub {
                display: none;
            }

            /* drop subtitle to save room */
            .cdh-stats-strip {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }

            .cdh-title {
                font-size: 1.6rem !important;
            }
        }

        /* Trust bar label contrast */
        .tb-label {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8);
        }

        /* was .6 */

        /* Hero stat label — lift off the 10px floor */
        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .cdh-stat-box .l {
                font-size: .52rem !important;
            }

            /* was .66rem */
            .purpose-btn .pt-sub {
                font-size: .72rem !important;
            }

            /* was .68rem */
        }

        /* Below 420px: keep toggle usable by dropping the sub-labels early */
        @media (max-width: 420px) {
            .purpose-btn .pt-sub {
                display: none;
            }

            .purpose-btn .pt-label {
                font-size: .8rem;
            }
        }

        /* ===== PROCESS TIMELINE ===== */
        .cd-process {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
            gap: 1.5rem 1rem;
        }

        /* ===== PROCESS TIMELINE (horizontal, alternating) ===== */
        .cd-timeline-wrap {
            padding: 0 4px;
        }

        .cd-timeline {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--step-count), 1fr);
            align-items: center;
            position: relative;
            padding: 150px 0;
            min-height: 340px;
        }

        /* the connecting rail */
        .cd-timeline::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 6px;
            background: #3d75cf;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            border-radius: 999px;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .cd-tl-step {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* numbered circle sits on the rail */
        .cd-tl-dot {
            width: 42px;
            height: 42px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #3d75cf;
            color: #fff;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: .95rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #fff;
        }

        /* short vertical connector from dot to label */
        .cd-tl-tick {
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            width: 2px;
            background: #3d75cf;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }

        .cd-tl-step.is-top .cd-tl-tick {
            bottom: calc(50% + 23px);
            height: 26px;
        }

        .cd-tl-step.is-bottom .cd-tl-tick {
            top: calc(50% + 23px);
            height: 26px;
        }

        /* the text block */
        .cd-tl-label {
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            padding: 0 6px;
            text-align: left;
        }

        .cd-tl-step.is-top .cd-tl-label {
            bottom: calc(50% + 50px);
        }

        .cd-tl-step.is-bottom .cd-tl-label {
            top: calc(50% + 50px);
        }

        .cd-tl-label h5 {
            font-size: .88rem;
               font-weight: 600;
    color: #273149;
            margin: 0 0 4px;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        .cd-tl-label p {
            font-size: .78rem;
            color: var(--vf-muted);
            margin: 0;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        /* Tighten text on mid-size laptops so nothing overflows */
        @media (max-width: 1199.98px) and (min-width: 768px) {
            .cd-tl-label h5 {
                font-size: .8rem;
            }

            .cd-tl-label p {
                font-size: .72rem;
            }

            .cd-tl-dot {
                width: 36px;
                height: 36px;
                font-size: .85rem;
            }

            .cd-tl-step.is-top .cd-tl-tick {
                bottom: calc(50% + 18px);
            }

            .cd-tl-step.is-bottom .cd-tl-tick {
                top: calc(50% + 18px);
            }

            .cd-tl-step.is-top .cd-tl-label {
                bottom: calc(50% + 46px);
            }

            .cd-tl-step.is-bottom .cd-tl-label {
                top: calc(50% + 46px);
            }
        }

        /* ---- Mobile: vertical timeline ---- */
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .cd-timeline {
                display: block;
                padding: 0;
                min-height: 0;
            }

            .cd-timeline::before {
                top: 20px;
                bottom: 20px;
                left: 20px;
                right: auto;
                width: 4px;
                height: auto;
                transform: none;
                border-radius: 0;
            }

            .cd-tl-step,
            .cd-tl-step.is-top,
            .cd-tl-step.is-bottom {
                display: flex;
                flex-direction: row;
                align-items: flex-start;
                justify-content: flex-start;
                gap: 16px;
                padding: 0 0 26px 0;
            }

            .cd-tl-step:last-child {
                padding-bottom: 0;
            }

            .cd-tl-tick {
                display: none;
            }

            .cd-tl-dot {
                width: 42px;
                height: 42px;
                font-size: .95rem;
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px #fff;
                order: -1;
            }

            /* Kill all absolute positioning on mobile */
            .cd-tl-label,
            .cd-tl-step.is-top .cd-tl-label,
            .cd-tl-step.is-bottom .cd-tl-label {
                position: static;
                top: auto;
                bottom: auto;
                left: auto;
                right: auto;
                padding: 6px 0 0 0;
                flex: 1;
                min-width: 0;
            }

            .cd-tl-label h5 {
                font-size: .95rem;
            }

            .cd-tl-label p {
                font-size: .82rem;
            }
        }

        /* ===== COURIER NOTE ===== */
        .cd-courier-note {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            background: var(--vf-primary-light);
            border: 1px solid var(--vf-border);
            border-left: 4px solid var(--vf-primary);
            border-radius: var(--vf-radius);
            padding: .9rem 1.2rem;
            max-width: 620px;
            margin: 2rem auto 0;
            font-size: .88rem;
            color: var(--vf-body);
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .cd-courier-note i {
            color: var(--vf-primary);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .cd-courier-note strong {
            color: var(--vf-dark);
        }

        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .cd-courier-note {
                margin-top: 1.5rem;
                padding: .85rem 1rem;
                font-size: .84rem;
                align-items: flex-start;
            }

            .cd-courier-note i {
                margin-top: 2px;
            }
        }