Data updates: September 2026

1,584 changes logged in September 2026. page 5 of 16.

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Sep 26, 2026Mexico— Duty-free tobacco and alcohol allowance changed: from ~~Adults may bring in 200 cigarettes and up to 3 liters of alcohol duty-free.~~ to Adults (18 and over) may bring in duty-free up to 20 packs of cigarettes, 25 cigars or 200 g of tobacco, plus up to 3 liters of alcoholic beverages and 6 liters of wine. (anam.gob.mx )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Morocco— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Morocco— Benin, Brunei, Cambodia, Guatemala and Laos changed: from ~~embassy visa (embassy-tourist)~~ to eVisa, 30 days, or embassy visa (tourist-evisa, embassy-tourist) (acces-maroc.ma )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Morocco— Jordan changed: from ~~visa-free, 90 days~~ to eVisa, 30 days, or embassy visa (tourist-evisa, embassy-tourist) (acces-maroc.ma )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Morocco— Nigeria, Pakistan and South Africa changed: from ~~eVisa, 30 days (tourist-evisa, embassy-tourist)~~ to embassy visa (embassy-tourist); the eVisa remains open to those holding a qualifying sticker visa or residence permit (acces-maroc.ma )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Morocco— Dirham import and export limit changed: from ~~1,000 MAD~~ to 2,000 MAD (douane.gov.ma )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Morocco— Passport validity changed: from ~~valid for the whole stay; 6 months on arrival recommended~~ to at least 3 months from the date of arrival (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Nepal— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Nepal— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Nepal— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Nepal— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: visaPolicy.defaultSource, visaPolicy.byPassport.{CN,IN,PK,NG}, visaTypes.voa-15, visaTypes.voa-30, visaTypes.voa-90, visaTypes.tourist-extension, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever, entryRequirements.declarations.online-visa-form, countryFacts.safety)
Sep 26, 2026Netherlands— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Netherlands— Student residence permit fee changed: from ~~EUR 243~~ to EUR 254 (wetten.overheid.nl )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Netherlands— Orientation year (zoekjaar) permit fee changed: from ~~EUR 243~~ to EUR 254 (wetten.overheid.nl )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Netherlands— Work permit fee (employment / highly skilled migrant) changed: from ~~EUR 405~~ to EUR 423 (wetten.overheid.nl )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026New Zealand— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026New Zealand— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026New Zealand— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026New Zealand— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026New Zealand— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026New Zealand— Visitor Visa: length of stay changed: from ~~90 days~~ to 180 days (up to 6 months in each 12-month period on a multiple-entry visa; a single-entry visa allows up to 9 months in 18) (immigration.govt.nz )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026New Zealand— Visitor Visa fee: what the NZD 341 covers changed: from ~~NZD 341, including the International Visitor Levy~~ to NZD 341 (NZD 300 fee + NZD 41 immigration levy), plus the NZD 100 IVL per person: NZD 441 in total (immigration.govt.nz )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Peru— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Peru— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Peru— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Peru— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Peru— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Peru— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Peru— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Peru— Nineteen passports we sent to the consular tourist visa changed: from ~~Consular tourist visa required~~ to Visa-free, 90 days, extendable once by 90 days within 365 days (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Peru— Georgia and Ukraine changed: from ~~Consular tourist visa required~~ to Visa-free, 90 days in any 180-day period (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Peru— Nicaragua and Macao changed: from ~~Visa-free, 90 days~~ to Consular tourist visa required (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Peru— Mexico, El Salvador and Qatar: visa-free stay changed: from ~~90 days~~ to 183 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Peru— Dominican Republic: visa-free stay changed: from ~~90 days~~ to 60 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Philippines— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Philippines— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Philippines— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Philippines— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Philippines— Chinese citizens: entry regime changed: from ~~Temporary visitor (9a) visa or eVisa required~~ to Visa-free, 14 days (tourism or business), not extendable; entry only via NAIA or Mactan-Cebu (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Philippines— Indian citizens: visa-free entry changed: from ~~14 days (extendable by 7), only for holders of a US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Australian, Canadian or Singapore visa or residence permit; otherwise a 9a visa~~ to 14 days visa-free for all Indian citizens (not extendable); 30 days (not extendable) for holders of those visas or residence permits (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Philippines— Indian citizens with a US/UK/Schengen etc. visa: stay changed: from ~~14 days~~ to 30 days, not extendable (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Philippines— Brazil and Israel: visa-free stay changed: from ~~30 days~~ to 59 days (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Philippines— Hong Kong and Macau SAR passports: visa-free stay changed: from ~~30 days~~ to 14 days (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Philippines— Passport validity changed: from ~~6 months on the date of arrival~~ to 6 months beyond the intended stay (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Philippines— Philippine eVisa: extension changed: from ~~extendable by 29 days~~ to not extendable (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Poland— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: visaPolicy.defaultStayWindow, visaTypes.schengen-c, entryRequirements.blankPages, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.declarations.etias, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp)
Sep 26, 2026Portugal— D7 visa — minimum passive income (Portuguese minimum wage) changed: from ~~around €870/month~~ to €920/month in 2026 (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Portugal— D8 digital nomad visa — minimum monthly income (four times the minimum wage) changed: from ~~roughly €3,480/month~~ to €3,680/month in 2026 (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Portugal— National visa fee quoted in the D7 and D8 FAQ answers changed: from ~~about €90~~ to €110 (files.diariodarepublica.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Portugal— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Qatar— US citizens, Hayya Visa-Free for US Citizens (F1) changed: from ~~not listed; US row described only the free 30-day waiver on arrival~~ to optional F1 pre-registration: QAR 76, multiple entry, up to 90 days per visit, enter within 2 years of approval (hayya.qa )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Qatar— GCC residents changed: from ~~visa on arrival only~~ to visa on arrival still available, or the Hayya GCC Resident Visa (A2) in advance: QAR 100, single entry, 30 days (hayya.qa )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Qatar— Passport validity changed: from ~~6 months on arrival; 'some sources' accept 3 months for certain waiver nationalities~~ to 6 months from arrival for visa-waiver visitors (FCDO); 3 months from arrival for Hayya e-visas A1–A4 (Hayya FAQ) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Qatar— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Qatar— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Qatar— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: visaTypes.hayya-tourist, entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp)
Sep 26, 2026Hungary— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Ireland— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Italy— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Italy— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Italy— Means of subsistence changed: from ~~about €270 total for stays up to 5 days, then roughly €45 per day for one traveler on longer stays~~ to for one traveler, €269.60 in total for 1–5 days, €44.93 per day for 6–10 days, then a fixed sum plus a lower daily rate for longer stays (poliziadistato.it )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Bahrain— Safety text: Iranian strikes changed: from ~~no mention of attacks; only sporadic village demonstrations~~ to FCDO reports Iranian strikes in Bahrain since 8 July 2026 and short-notice airspace closures (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Cyprus— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: countryFacts.safety)
Sep 26, 2026Iran— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: countryFacts.safety)
Sep 26, 2026Iraq— Safety text: Kurdistan Region and Iranian strikes changed: from ~~the Kurdistan Region is markedly calmer but not risk-free~~ to FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Kurdistan Region and reports Iranian strikes there since 8 July 2026 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Israel— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: countryFacts.safety)
Sep 26, 2026Jordan— Safety text: Iranian strikes near Aqaba changed: from ~~exercise normal precautions; avoid the Syria and Iraq border areas~~ to FCDO reports Iranian strikes in Jordan since 8 July 2026 and renewed attacks around Aqaba in early September; advises against all travel within 3 km of the Syrian border (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Kuwait— Safety text: Iranian strikes changed: from ~~regional tensions can flare with little notice~~ to FCDO reports Iranian strikes in Kuwait since 8 July 2026; airport on reduced schedules from Terminals 4 and 5 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Lebanon— Safety text: current conflict changed: from ~~the 2023–2024 conflict with Israel and its aftermath~~ to escalation from 2 March, June 2026 cessation of hostilities with continued airstrikes in the south; FCDO advise-against areas named (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Oman— Safety assessment changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe — the FCDO reports Iranian strikes in Oman since 8 July 2026 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Palestine— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: countryFacts.safety)
Sep 26, 2026Saudi Arabia— Safety assessment changed: from ~~generally-safe — occasional missile or drone threats near the Yemen border~~ to exercise-caution — Houthi missile and drone attacks on cities across the country since 13 July 2026; FCDO advice against all but essential travel extended to Abha and Khamis Mushait (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Syria— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: countryFacts.safety)
Sep 26, 2026Turkey— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: countryFacts.safety)
Sep 26, 2026United Arab Emirates— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: countryFacts.safety)
Sep 26, 2026Yemen— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: countryFacts.safety)
Sep 26, 2026Singapore— Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine — entry requirement changed: from ~~visa-free, 30 days~~ to entry visa required (S$30 processing fee) (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Singapore— Myanmar and Nauru — entry requirement changed: from ~~entry visa required~~ to visa-free (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Singapore— 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility — conditions and who qualifies changed: from ~~China, India and 12 CIS states, transiting by air with a valid US, UK, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, German, Swiss or Japanese visa~~ to India, and PRC Travel Document / Hong Kong DOI / Macao Travel Permit holders (not ordinary Chinese passports), with a visa or long-term pass for one of those eight countries and an onward air, ferry or cruise ticket; CIS nationals, Georgia, Turkmenistan and Ukraine need only an onward air ticket within 96 hours (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Singapore— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Singapore— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Singapore— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Singapore— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026South Korea— Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Honduras and Montenegro — visa-free stay changed: from ~~90 days~~ to 30 days (k-eta.go.kr )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026South Korea— Qatar — visa-free stay changed: from ~~30 days~~ to 90 days (k-eta.go.kr )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026South Korea— Portugal — visa-free stay changed: from ~~60 days~~ to 90 days in a row, no more than 90 days in any 180 (k-eta.go.kr )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026South Korea— Bahrain, Botswana, Guyana, Haiti, Mauritius and Eswatini — entry requirement changed: from ~~C-3 short-term visit visa from an embassy~~ to visa-free with K-ETA: Botswana and Haiti 90 days, Bahrain, Guyana, Mauritius and Eswatini 30 days (k-eta.go.kr )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026South Korea— Temporary K-ETA exemption — 2026 status changed: from ~~waived through the end of 2025; whether it continues in 2026 not confirmed~~ to extended to December 31, 2026 (k-eta.go.kr )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026South Korea— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026South Korea— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026South Korea— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Spain— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Spain— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Spain— re-verified, no changes needed (sections checked: visaPolicy.defaultStayWindow, visaTypes.schengen-c, visaTypes.national-d.fee, visaTypes.student.fee, visaTypes.digital-nomad.fee, visaTypes.work.fee, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.declarations.etias, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp)
Sep 26, 2026Afghanistan— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Afghanistan— Tourist visa — fee changed: from ~~US$100 (indicative)~~ to US$80 (mfa.gov.af )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Afghanistan— official source URL updated
Sep 26, 2026Afghanistan— Cash limit changed: from ~~Declare foreign currency on arrival; taking large amounts out (reported thresholds around US$5,000) is prohibited~~ to More than US$5,000 in cash through airports, or US$500 through land borders, is illegal (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Afghanistan— Visa on arrival changed: from ~~There is no eVisa or visa on arrival~~ to A visa on arrival is issued at Kabul International Airport, only against an official letter from an Afghan organisation or an invitation from an international organisation working in Afghanistan, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' approval (mfa.gov.af )(opens in a new tab)
Sep 26, 2026Albania— official source URL updated