Data updates: September 2026
1,584 changes logged in September 2026. page 12 of 16.
- Sep 26, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— UK, US and Schengen nationals (AT, BE, BG, CH, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, US) — stay on arrival changed: from
visa-free, 30 daysto visa-free, up to 6 months (180 days) (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Other visa-free nationalities (120 passports: AD, AE, AL, AM, AO, AR, AU, AZ, BA, BF, BH, BI, BJ, BN, BO, BR, BT, BW, BY, CA, CF, CG, CI, CL, CO, CR, CV, CY, DJ, DZ, EC, FJ, FM, GA, GE, GM, GN, GQ, GT, GW, HK, HN, ID, IE, IL, JP, KE, KG, KI, KM, KR, KW, KZ, LR, LS, MA, MC, MD, ME, MG, MH, MK, MN, MO, MR, MU, MV, MW, MX, MY, MZ, NA, NE, NI, NR, NZ, OM, PA, PE, PG, PH, PW, PY, QA, RS, RU, RW, SA, SB, SC, SG, SL, SM, SN, ST, SV, SZ, TD, TG, TH, TJ, TL, TM, TN, TO, TR, TV, TW, TZ, UA, UG, UY, UZ, VA, VE, VU, WS, ZA, ZM, ZW) — stay on arrival changed: from
visa-free, 30 daysto visa-free, up to 3 months (90 days) (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— OECS nationals (AG, DM, GD, KN, LC) — stay on arrival changed: from
free movement, up to 6 monthsto free movement, indefinite stay (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Haiti — entry requirement changed: from
free movement (CARICOM), up to 6 monthsto entry visa required in advance, applied for at the Ministry of National Security (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Visitor's visa — fee changed: from
not recordedto EC$200 (US$88), non-refundable (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Extension of stay — fee changed: from
not recordedto EC$75 cash per month or part of a month (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Safety assessment — text changed: from
generally-safe — violent crime rarely touches visitors, though petty theft from beaches, yachts and rental cars does happen; volcano and hurricane seasonto generally-safe — most visits trouble-free, but crimes including murder, armed robbery and assault, and an increase in gang-related gun murders, some in populated and public areas; hurricane season and La Soufrière (last erupted 2021) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Samoa— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Samoa— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Samoa— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Samoa— Passport validity changed: from
6 months on arrivalto 6 months beyond the intended stay (after departure from Samoa) (mpmc.gov.ws )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Samoa— Proof of funds changed: from
not required (no fixed amount)to required of all visitors, no fixed amount (typically a bank statement) (mpmc.gov.ws )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026San Marino— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026San Marino— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026San Marino— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026San Marino— How long can I stay — stays over 30 days changed: from
Stays are bounded by the Schengen 90/180 allowance; longer stays require a San Marino residence permit.to Stays are bounded by the Schengen 90/180 allowance; a stay in San Marino of more than 30 days requires applying to the Gendarmeria's Foreigners Office for a permit of stay within those 30 days. (esteri.sm )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026São Tomé and Príncipe— eVisa — apply link changed: from
https://smart.st/to none (removed) (smart.st )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026São Tomé and Príncipe— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Saudi Arabia— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Saudi Arabia— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Saudi Arabia— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Saudi Arabia— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: visaPolicy.byPassport, visaTypes.tourist-evisa, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.vaccinations.meningococcal-acwy, entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp)
- Sep 26, 2026Senegal— China changed: from
visa on arrival, 30 daysto visa-free, 90 days (diplomatie.gouv.sn )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Senegal— Kenya changed: from
visa on arrival, 30 daysto visa-free, 90 days (diplomatie.gouv.sn )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Senegal— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Senegal— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Antigua and Barbuda changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 90 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Dominica changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 90 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Grenada changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 90 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Kyrgyzstan changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 90 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Saint Kitts and Nevis changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 90 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Saint Lucia changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 90 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Panama changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 90 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Palau changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 90 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Tuvalu changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 90 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Macau changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 90 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Barbados changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 30 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Bahamas changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 30 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Indonesia changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 30 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Jamaica changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 30 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Saint Vincent and the Grenadines changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 30 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Colombia changed: from
visa free, 90 daysto visa free, 30 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Paraguay changed: from
visa free, 90 daysto visa free, 30 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Suriname changed: from
embassy visato visa free, 30 days (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Cuba changed: from
visa free, 90 daysto embassy visa (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Ecuador changed: from
visa free, 90 daysto embassy visa (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Kuwait changed: from
visa free, 90 daysto embassy visa (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Mongolia changed: from
visa free, 90 daysto embassy visa (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Malaysia changed: from
visa free, 90 daysto embassy visa (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Oman changed: from
visa free, 90 daysto embassy visa (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Qatar changed: from
visa free, 90 daysto embassy visa (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Saudi Arabia changed: from
visa free, 90 daysto embassy visa (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Visa-free entry for holders of Schengen, EU, UK or US visas changed: from
Holders of a valid Schengen, US or UK visa — or a residence permit issued by one of those countries — can enter Serbia visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, regardless of nationality. The stay cannot exceed the validity of the visa you are traveling on.to Holders of a valid Schengen, EU member state, UK or US visa — or a residence permit issued by a Schengen country, an EU member state or the US — can enter Serbia visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, regardless of nationality. The stay cannot exceed the validity of the visa or residence permit you are traveling on. (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Passport validity (visa applicants) changed: from
at least 90 days beyond intended entryto at least 90 days after the intended date of departure (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Proof of funds changed: from
not required; about EUR 50 a day 'commonly cited'to required; EUR 50 per day (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Cash declaration threshold changed: from
€10,000 or moreto more than €10,000 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— Summary and visa FAQ: which Gulf states are visa-free changed: from
Russia, China, Belarus and the Gulf statesto Russia, China, Belarus, the UAE and Bahrain (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Serbia— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Serbia— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Serbia— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Serbia— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Seychelles— Cash declaration threshold changed: from
Cash above roughly SCR 50,000 (or the foreign-currency equivalent) should be declared on arrival. Confirm current thresholds with Seychelles customs before traveling with large amounts.to Cash of SCR 50,000 or more (or the foreign-currency equivalent) must be declared to Customs on arrival and on departure. (src.gov.sc )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Seychelles— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Seychelles— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Seychelles— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Sierra Leone— Sierra Leone e-Visa fee changed: from
not publishedto USD 80 single entry (USD 25 for African Union nationals); multiple entry, valid 365 days, USD 160 (USD 50 for AU nationals); card-processing fee added at checkout (evisa.sl )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Sierra Leone— Health Declaration Form changed: from
no declaration listedto mandatory for all travellers, arriving and departing, on the NPHA Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal, not more than 72 hours before travel (poep.npha.gov.sl )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Sierra Leone— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Slovakia— National long-stay visa (type D) — fee changed: from
€33 (indicative)to €90 (visa to apply for a residence permit in Slovakia); €15, €30 or €50 for the other national-visa categories (mzv.sk )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Slovakia— National long-stay visa (type D) — processing changed: from
30–60 calendar daysto within 30 days (mzv.sk )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Slovakia— Travel insurance — requirement changed: from
not required (text already said visa applicants need €30,000 cover)to required for Schengen visa applicants, minimum cover €30,000 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Slovakia— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Slovakia— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Slovakia— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Slovenia— Proof of funds — amount changed: from
not set (text: around €70 a day is commonly cited)to €70 per day (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Slovenia— Travel insurance — requirement changed: from
not required (text already said visa applicants need €30,000 cover)to required for Schengen visa applicants, minimum cover €30,000 (gov.si )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Slovenia— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Slovenia— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Solomon Islands— Blank passport pages changed: from
1to 2 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Solomon Islands— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Solomon Islands— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Somalia— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: visaPolicy.byPassport, entryRequirements.passportValidity, countryFacts.safety)
- Sep 26, 2026South Sudan— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: countryFacts.safety)
- Sep 26, 2026Sri Lanka— Free tourist ETA — 33 nationalities newly on the list (AE, AT, AU, BE, BH, BY, CA, CH, CZ, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GB, IL, IR, IT, KR, KW, KZ, NL, NO, NP, NZ, OM, PK, PL, QA, SA, SE, TR, US) changed: from
ETA required, standard fee (about USD 50; Nepal and Pakistan the SAARC rate, about USD 20)to ETA required, free of charge (30 days, double entry) (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Sri Lanka— Maldives, Seychelles, Singapore (MV, SC, SG) changed: from
visa-free, 30 days (no ETA)to ETA required, free of charge — Maldives 90 days, Seychelles and Singapore 30 days (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Sri Lanka— Business ETA fee (non-SAARC) changed: from
USD 60to USD 55 (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Sri Lanka— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Sri Lanka— FAQ: US visa and free-ETA answers changed: from
US tourist ETA about USD 50; free list 'India, China, Russia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand' since late 2024to US among the 40 nationalities with a free tourist ETA since 25 May 2026; list names the US, UK, Canada, Australia, much of Western Europe, the Gulf states, India, China, Russia and Japan, plus Maldives, Seychelles and Singapore (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Sudan— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Sudan— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: entryRequirements.passportValidity, countryFacts.safety)
- Sep 26, 2026Suriname— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Suriname— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Suriname— Immigration and Customs Form changed: from
not listedto mandatory for all travellers, up to 3 days before arrival and before departure (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Sweden— Proof of funds — daily amount changed: from
about SEK 450 per person per dayto SEK 700 per person per day (migrationsverket.se )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Sweden— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Sweden— official source URL updated
- Sep 26, 2026Switzerland— Schengen visa fee changed: from
CHF 90 (the €90 fee charged in Swiss francs)to EUR 90 (EUR 45 for children 6–11), plus the service provider's fee where one is used (sem.admin.ch )(opens in a new tab) - Sep 26, 2026Switzerland— official source URL updated