Data updates: September 2026

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Sep 26, 2026Turkey— Uzbekistan changed: from ~~visa-free, 30 days — Visa-free for short tourist stays of up to 30 days. Confirm the current limit on evisa.gov.tr before travel.~~ to visa-free, 90 days — Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Turkey— Cyprus changed: from ~~embassy-visa — Turkey does not recognize the Republic of Cyprus; Cypriot passport holders need a visa issued through a Turkish diplomatic mission, typically on a separate document.~~ to evisa — A visa is required. Get it at evisa.gov.tr or from a Turkish mission: visas are no longer issued at Turkish border gates to holders of Greek Cypriot passports since 2 January 2026. (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Turkey— Namibia changed: from embassy-visa — A visa from a Turkish embassy or consulate is generally required; some travelers holding valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visas may qualify for the conditional eVisa. Check eligibility on evisa.gov.tr before applying. to evisa — A visa is required. Ordinary passport holders can get an e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr since 5 May 2025; the length of stay is not stated. (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Turkey— Mauritius changed: from ~~evisa, 30 days — Eligible for the official Turkish eVisa (single entry, 30-day stay) at evisa.gov.tr. Verify the conditions shown on the portal before travel.~~ to evisa, 30 days — A visa is required. Get a one-month multiple-entry e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr, or a three-month multiple-entry visa from a Turkish mission. (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Turkey— Three-month multiple-entry e-Visa nationalities (AG, DO, VC, BS, BB, GD, JM, LC, MV) changed: from ~~evisa, 30 days — 'single entry, 30-day stay'~~ to evisa, stay not stated — three-month multiple-entry e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr (AG, DO and VC: also a visa from a mission or a three-month multiple-entry visa on arrival) (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Turkey— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Turkey— Cash declaration changed: from ~~Cash of 10,000 USD or more (or equivalent in other currencies) should be declared when entering or leaving Turkey. Confirm current thresholds with Turkish customs before carrying large sums.~~ to No declaration required for cash brought in (officers may ask and you must answer fully); leaving with more than TRY 25,000 or EUR 10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared on a cash declaration form (ticaret.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Turkmenistan— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Turkmenistan— Tourist visa — fee changed: from ~~USD 55, indicative (roughly USD 35–155 by nationality and embassy)~~ to USD 40 for a single-entry visa of up to one month (USD 20 up to 10 days, USD 30 up to 20 days, USD 30 each further month); multiple-entry USD 60 first month, USD 40 each further month (migration.gov.tm )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Turkmenistan— Visa on arrival — fee changed: from ~~about USD 100, cash~~ to visa fee plus a USD 50 airport surcharge: USD 90 for up to one month (USD 70 up to 10 days, USD 80 up to 20 days) (migration.gov.tm )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Turkmenistan— Transit visa — fee, stay and invitation changed: from ~~USD 55, stay 7 days; 'the only Turkmen visa that needs no invitation letter — typically 3 to 7 days'~~ to USD 20 single-entry for up to 5 days (USD 40 double-entry, up to 5 days per trip); stay 5 days; a letter of invitation sponsored by the State Migration Service is required (migration.gov.tm )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Turkmenistan— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Tuvalu— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Tuvalu— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Tuvalu— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Tuvalu— Visitors permit fee for Zambian passports changed: from ~~AUD 100~~ to free (un.int )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Tuvalu— Extension of stay fee changed: from ~~not published~~ to AUD 100 (AUD 200 to engage in business or employment) (un.int )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Uganda— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Uganda— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Uganda— Visa requirement for United Arab Emirates, Botswana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Mozambique and Trinidad and Tobago passports changed: from ~~eVisa (USD 50)~~ to visa-free (immigration.go.ug )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Uganda— Tourist visa extension changed: from ~~possible, length not stated~~ to up to 60 more days, in two intervals (immigration.go.ug )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Ukraine— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Ukraine— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Ukraine— Visa requirement for Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahrain, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, Grenada, Kuwait, Marshall Islands, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Saudi Arabia passports changed: from ~~eVisa, 30 days~~ to visa-free, 90 days in any 180-day period (mfa.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Ukraine— Visa-free stay for United Arab Emirates passports changed: from ~~30 days~~ to 90 days in any 180-day period (mfa.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Ukraine— Visa-free stay for Bosnia and Herzegovina passports changed: from ~~90 days in any 180-day period~~ to 30 days in any 60-day period (mfa.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Ukraine— Visa requirement for Brunei passports changed: from ~~embassy visa~~ to visa-free, 30 days (mfa.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Ukraine— Visa requirement for Hong Kong SAR passports changed: from ~~eVisa, 30 days~~ to visa-free, 14 days (mfa.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Ukraine— Visa requirement for Haitian passports changed: from ~~embassy visa~~ to eVisa, 30 days (mfa.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Ukraine— Visa requirement for Cuba, Guyana, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Tunisia and Vietnam passports changed: from ~~eVisa, 30 days~~ to embassy visa (mfa.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Ukraine— eVisa fee detail changed: from ~~approximate for single entry; double entry costs more~~ to USD 20 single entry, USD 30 double entry, doubled for urgent processing (mfa.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026United Arab Emirates— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026United Arab Emirates— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026United Arab Emirates— Entry for GCC residents changed: from ~~visa on arrival or simplified eVisa, depending on profession and residence validity~~ to eVisa (entry permit) applied for online before arrival: 30 days' validity, 30-day stay, extendable once for 30 days; GCC residence valid 1 year or more; profession on the approved list (u.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026United Kingdom— Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fee changed: from ~~GBP 16~~ to GBP 20 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026United Kingdom— Standard Visitor visa fee (6 months) changed: from ~~GBP 127~~ to GBP 135 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026United Kingdom— Student visa fee (from outside the UK) changed: from ~~GBP 524~~ to GBP 558 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026United Kingdom— Visitor in Transit visa fee; Direct Airside Transit visa fee in the note changed: from ~~GBP 64; DATV £35~~ to GBP 74.50; DATV £41.50 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026United Kingdom— Botswana, El Salvador, Nauru, Nicaragua, Saint Lucia changed: from ~~ETA, 6 months~~ to Standard Visitor visa required (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026United Kingdom— Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico changed: from ~~Standard Visitor visa required~~ to ETA, 6 months (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026United Kingdom— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026United Kingdom— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026United Kingdom— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026United States— ESTA fee changed: from ~~USD 21~~ to USD 40.27 (esta.cbp.dhs.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026United States— Bulgaria changed: from ~~ESTA (Visa Waiver Program), 90 days~~ to B1/B2 visitor visa required (dhs.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026United States— Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Syria, Palestinian Authority documents changed: from ~~B1/B2 visa (Laos and Sierra Leone: partial suspension note)~~ to entry suspended (banned) (govinfo.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026United States— Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Dominica, Gabon, Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia, Zimbabwe changed: from ~~B1/B2 visa, no restriction noted~~ to B1/B2 visa; entry on B-1/B-2 visas suspended by the December 2025 proclamation (govinfo.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026United States— Turkmenistan changed: from ~~B1/B2 visa; June 2025 proclamation partially suspends issuance~~ to B1/B2 visa, no suspension (govinfo.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026United States— Romania: Visa Waiver Program status changed: from ~~designation announced early 2025, paused before taking full effect; confirm with the embassy~~ to designation of January 2025 rescinded on 2 May 2025 before it took effect; B1/B2 visa required (dhs.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026United States— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Uruguay— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Uruguay— Azerbaijan, Belarus, India, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, Suriname, Thailand, Dominican Republic changed: from ~~visa-free, 90 days (four with a 'commonly listed, confirm with a consulate' note)~~ to consular visa required (Dominican Republic: waived for holders of a US or UK visa valid 6+ months) (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Uruguay— Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Mongolia, Seychelles, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines changed: from ~~consular visa required~~ to visa-free, 90 days (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Uruguay— Malaysia: visa-free stay changed: from ~~90 days, extendable by 90~~ to 30 days (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Uruguay— United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Georgia, Qatar: hedged notes changed: from ~~'Commonly listed among Uruguay's visa-exempt nationalities … confirm with a Uruguayan consulate'~~ to standard visa-free note (90 days, one prórroga) (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Uruguay— China: visa waiver for holders of third-country visas changed: from ~~holders of valid US or Schengen visas 'sometimes treated more generously'~~ to holders of a valid US, Canadian, UK or EU visa enter without a Uruguayan visa if they first arrive through Carrasco, Montevideo, Colonia or Laguna del Sauce (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Uruguay— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Uzbekistan— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Uzbekistan— United States and 21 Latin American and Caribbean nationalities changed: from ~~eVisa (USD 20), 30 days; for the US, visa-free only from age 55~~ to visa-free, 30 days (e-visa.gov.uz )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Uzbekistan— Nationalities absent from the eVisa portal: BD BF BI BJ BW CD CF CG CI CM CV DJ ER ET GA GH GM GN GQ HT IQ KE KM LR LS LY MG ML MM MO MR MW MZ NA NE NG PG PK PS RW SD SL SN SO SS ST SY SZ TD TG TL TM TV TW TZ UG XK YE ZA ZM ZW changed: from ~~eVisa (USD 20), 30 days~~ to embassy visa (e-visa.gov.uz )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Uzbekistan— Vietnam: visa-free entry from age 55 changed: from ~~eVisa only~~ to eVisa; citizens aged 55 and over visa-free for tourism up to 30 days (e-visa.gov.uz )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Vanuatu— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Vanuatu— Cameroon, Iceland and Mozambique (CM, IS, MZ) changed: from ~~visa-free, up to 120 days~~ to visitor visa required in advance (e-Visa, up to 30 days) (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Vanuatu— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Vanuatu— Visitor e-Visa fee changed: from ~~not stated~~ to VUV 7,420 (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Vanuatu— Tourist visa fee changed: from ~~not stated~~ to VUV 5,150 (non-exempted nationals) (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Vanuatu— Passport validity changed: from ~~6 months beyond the intended departure~~ to more than 6 months at the time of arrival (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Vanuatu— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Vatican City— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Vatican City— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Vatican City— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Vatican City— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: visaPolicy.byPassport, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.declarations.etias, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp)
Sep 26, 2026Venezuela— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Venezuela— Transit visa — permitted stay changed: from ~~72 days~~ to 3 days (72 hours) (mppre.gob.ve )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Vietnam— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Vietnam— e-Visa application link changed: from ~~https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/~~ to https://evisa.gov.vn/ (evisa.gov.vn )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Yemen— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Yemen— Cash declaration changed: from ~~no reliable declaration threshold is published; declare large amounts on arrival~~ to declare foreign currency worth more than USD 3,000; exports may not exceed what was brought in; taking Yemeni rials in or out is illegal (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zambia— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Zambia— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Zambia— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Zambia— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Zambia— Visa-free nationalities — 41 (AD, AE, AL, AR, BA, BH, BN, BT, CN, CR, CV, DO, FM, GT, HK, HN, IL, IQ, KR, KW, LA, LR, MA, MC, MD, ME, MH, MK, OM, PA, PG, PW, QA, RS, SA, SM, SR, ST, TR, UA, VA) changed: from ~~eVisa required (30 days)~~ to visa-free (90 days in any 12 months) (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zambia— Visa on arrival — 27 nationalities (BI, BO, BR, BY, CG, CL, CO, CU, DJ, EC, ER, GE, GH, HT, KZ, MM, MN, MX, NI, PE, PY, RU, RW, SV, TH, UY, VE) changed: from ~~eVisa required~~ to visa on arrival (or from a mission, or online in advance) (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zambia— Democratic Republic of the Congo changed: from ~~visa-free (SADC, 90 days)~~ to visa on arrival (or from a mission, or online in advance) (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zambia— Visa-free stay — how it is counted (all visa-free rows) changed: from ~~up to 90 days per calendar year~~ to up to 90 days in any 12 months from the day of first entry (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zambia— Onward ticket changed: from ~~not required (not systematically checked)~~ to required for air arrivals: a valid return ticket, visa-free visitors included (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zambia— Proof of funds changed: from ~~not required~~ to required for land and water arrivals: enough funds for the stay and departure (no amount set) (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zambia— Safety — what the UK says changed: from ~~petty theft in Lusaka and bus stations; main risks are wildlife and roads rather than crime~~ to generally safe by day in cities and game parks, but serious crime including vehicle crime happens, especially after dark; demonstrations can turn violent; dangerous roads; wildlife (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zimbabwe— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Zimbabwe— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Zimbabwe— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Zimbabwe— Category B (visa on arrival) — 21 nationalities (BI, BT, CV, DZ, ET, FM, GQ, IR, KG, KZ, MH, MO, PG, PS, PW, RW, SN, ST, TJ, TM, UZ) changed: from ~~Category C: eVisa approved before travel~~ to Category B: visa on arrival (USD 30 single entry), eVisa optional (evisa.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zimbabwe— Category B (visa on arrival) — Dominica, Guyana, Comoros (DM, GY, KM) changed: from ~~Category A: visa-free, 90 days~~ to Category B: visa on arrival (USD 30 single entry) (evisa.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zimbabwe— Category C (visa before travel) — 8 nationalities (CO, JO, LB, ME, OM, QA, SA, TH) changed: from ~~Category B: visa on arrival~~ to Category C: visa approved before travel (evisa.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zimbabwe— Kosovo changed: from ~~embassy visa; Kosovan passports not routinely accepted~~ to Category C: visa approved before travel through evisa.gov.zw (evisa.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zimbabwe— Tourist eVisa validity changed: from ~~90 days~~ to 30 days (one month from issue) (evisa.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zimbabwe— Visa on arrival: British double-entry fee changed: from ~~not stated~~ to USD 70 (British citizens, double entry) (zimimmigration.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zimbabwe— Cash rules changed: from ~~declare USD 10,000 or more on arrival and departure~~ to declare USD 10,000 or more on arrival; leaving with more than USD 2,000 in cash is illegal (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Zimbabwe— Yellow fever changed: from ~~required from risk countries (Zambia included)~~ to required from risk countries; 'Zambia included' removed (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)