Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Passport row note changed: from 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to (none) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Passport row note changed: from ~~EU citizens can enter with a passport or national ID card and stay without a visa.~~ to (none) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Lithuania's Foreign Ministry says that under Law No XIV-1888 its visa authorities abroad have suspended accepting Schengen visa applications from Belarusian citizens, except where the Ministry mediates the application: for family members of Lithuanian or EU citizens, holders of a certificate of Lithuanian origin or of the right to restore Lithuanian citizenship and their family members, and trips that cannot be postponed, such as a close relative's serious illness or death. The UK government says only one border crossing point with Belarus remains open, Medininkai–Kamenny Log, and only by private vehicle. to Lithuania's Foreign Ministry says that under Law No XIV-1888 of 20 April 2023 on restrictive measures in connection with military aggression against Ukraine, Lithuania's visa authorities abroad have suspended accepting Schengen visa applications from citizens of Russia and Belarus, except where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs mediates the submission of the application. [quote: "According to a Law of the Republic of Lithuania No XIV-1888 on introducing restrictive measures in connection with military aggression against Ukraine adopted on 20 April 2023, the acceptance of Schengen visa applications of citizens of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus at the visa authorities of the Republic of Lithuania abroad is suspended, except in cases when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania mediates the submission of the visa application."] (keliauk.urm.lt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 limits the exemption from the visa requirement to holders of biometric passports issued by Georgia in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. [quote: "The exemption from the visa requirement shall be limited to the holders of biometric passports issued by Georgia in line with standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)."] (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Passport row note changed: from ~~Free movement: EFTA citizens need no visa.~~ to (none) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of biometric passports issued by Kosovo in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. [quote: "The exemption from the visa requirement shall only apply to holders of biometric passports issued by Kosovo in line with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)."] (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Passport row note changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to (none) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 limits the exemption from the visa requirement to holders of biometric passports issued by Moldova in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. [quote: "The exemption from the visa requirement shall be limited to the holders of biometric passports issued by Moldova in line with standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)."] (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Lithuania is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Lithuania (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says Nauru's exemption from the visa requirement applies from the date of entry into force of an agreement on visa exemption to be concluded with the European Union. [quote: "The exemption from the visa requirement shall apply from the date of entry into force of an agreement on visa exemption to be concluded with the European Union."] (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annex I). Lithuania's Foreign Ministry says that under Law No XIV-1888 its visa authorities abroad have suspended accepting Schengen visa applications from Russian citizens, except where the Ministry mediates the application: for family members of Lithuanian or EU citizens, holders of a certificate of Lithuanian origin or of the right to restore Lithuanian citizenship and their family members, and trips that cannot be postponed, such as a close relative's serious illness or death. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to Lithuania's Foreign Ministry says that under Law No XIV-1888 of 20 April 2023 on restrictive measures in connection with military aggression against Ukraine, Lithuania's visa authorities abroad have suspended accepting Schengen visa applications from citizens of Russia and Belarus, except where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs mediates the submission of the application. [quote: "According to a Law of the Republic of Lithuania No XIV-1888 on introducing restrictive measures in connection with military aggression against Ukraine adopted on 20 April 2023, the acceptance of Schengen visa applications of citizens of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus at the visa authorities of the Republic of Lithuania abroad is suspended, except in cases when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania mediates the submission of the visa application."] (keliauk.urm.lt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of biometric passports issued in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. [quote: "The exemption from the visa requirement shall only apply to holders of biometric passports issued in line with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)."] (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period.~~ to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 limits the exemption from the visa requirement to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. [quote: "The exemption from the visa requirement shall be limited to the holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)."] (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Passport row note changed: from ~~Vanuatu is listed among the nationalities that need a visa in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, as amended; a Schengen short-stay visa is required.~~ to (none) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Default source list coverage changed: from ~~not set~~ to {"kind": "both", "exhaustive": false} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued in line with ICAO standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Georgia in line with ICAO standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Moldova in line with ICAO standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period.~~ to The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with ICAO standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Kosovo in line with ICAO standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Luxembourg is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Luxembourg (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to The EU visa regulation lists Nauru on condition that the visa exemption applies from the date of entry into force of a visa-exemption agreement to be concluded with the European Union. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. (ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from ~~EU citizens can enter with a passport or national ID card and stay without a visa.~~ to The EU's Your Europe portal says EU nationals have the right to travel freely in the 27 EU countries and in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland carrying either a valid passport or a national identity card. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Luxembourg is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Luxembourg (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. to none (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. to none (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to none (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from ~~Free movement: EFTA citizens need no visa.~~ to none (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to none (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Passport row note changed: from ~~Vanuatu is on the EU's list of countries whose nationals need a visa (Regulation 2018/1806 as amended), so a Schengen short-stay visa is required.~~ to none (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— Default source list coverage changed: from ~~not set~~ to {"kind": "visa-exempt", "exhaustive": false} (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 3 months.~~ to Macao's Public Security Police Force grants holders of a passport issued by Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon or New Zealand a stay of a maximum of 3 months. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 6 months for British citizens holding a British passport.~~ to Macao's Public Security Police Force grants British citizens holding a British passport a stay of a maximum of 6 months. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— Passport row note changed: from ~~Hong Kong residents enter visa-free — permanent residents can use their HK identity card (no passport needed) for visits of up to one year.~~ to Macao's Public Security Police Force grants holders of a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or a Re-entry Permit a stay of a maximum of 1 year. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— Passport row note changed: from Mainland Chinese citizens enter on a Two-way Exit Permit (Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao) with a valid exit endorsement for Macao, for the period in the endorsement and no more than 90 days, the Public Security Police Force says. to Macao's Public Security Police Force says Two-way Exit Permit holders are required to possess a valid exit endorsement. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— Passport row note changed: from Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs lists Macao among the places holders of a Republic of China (Taiwan) passport can visit without a visa, for up to 30 days, and refers travellers to the Mainland Affairs Council for the latest information. Macao's Public Security Police says Taiwan residents can go through immigration with the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents ("Taiwan Compatriot Permit"), a travel document issued by the People's Republic of China whose holders it exempts from a visa. to Macao's Public Security Police Force accepts for entry travel documents issued by the People's Republic of China, such as the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents (the so-called Taiwan Compatriot Permit). (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— Passport row note changed: from ~~Eligible for a visa on arrival (MOP 200, 30 days) at Macao's border checkpoints.~~ to none (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 90 days.~~ to none (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 30 days.~~ to none (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— Passport row note changed: from Not eligible for a visa on arrival. Apply in advance for a Macao visa through a Chinese embassy or consulate: the standard visa allows 14 days per stay (single or double entry within 3 months, or multiple entries within 6 months); multiple-entry visas valid 1 or 2 years allow 30 days per stay. to none (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 14 days.~~ to none (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— Passport row note changed: from Eligible for a visa on arrival (MOP 200, 30 days) at Macao's border checkpoints. Not on the Public Security Police's list of 88 visa-exempt nationalities; the same page also exempts nationals of countries with a mutual visa-free agreement with Macao, but does not name them. to none (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— Passport row note changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to none (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Madagascar— Passport row note changed: from ~~All nationalities are eligible for Madagascar's single-entry tourist eVisa: apply online in advance ... (fee tiers) / Home country.~~ to (none) (evisamada-mg.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— Default source nationality list changed: from ~~(not set)~~ to {"kind":"visa-required","exhaustive":false} (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— Passport row note changed: from ~~Category One country: a visa or prior authorization must be obtained before departure. Apply online through the official Malawi eVisa portal (evisa.gov.mw).~~ to (no note) (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— Passport row note changed: from Visa on arrival at all designated ports of entry for nationals of the Category Two countries (public notice effective 24 February 2026). Applying in advance on the official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.mw) is encouraged to avoid delays at the border. to (no note) (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free: the eligibility check on Malawi's official eVisa portal states that these nationals do not require a visa.~~ to (no note) (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— Passport row note changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to (no note) (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Default source nationality list changed: from ~~(not set)~~ to {"kind":"both","exhaustive":false} (imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free for social visits: the Immigration Department's eVISA portal says a visa is compulsory only for 31 listed nationalities, and this is not one of them. No official source we could read states the length of stay. The MDAC is also required. to Malaysia's eVISA portal says the eVISA is compulsory only for 31 specific nationalities, and applies only to entry for social visit purposes such as tourism, family visits or short business trips. (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free for tourism; the UK government says British visitors are normally allowed to stay 90 days on arrival. The MDAC is also required.~~ to (none) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free: the Immigration Department lists this nationality among those that need no visa for any purpose of entry, but no official source we could read states the length of stay. The MDAC is also required. to (none) (imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free entry for up to 1 month (30 days). Longer visits need a visa from a Malaysian mission (Visa Without Reference, 2 months) or a Visa With Reference. The MDAC is also required.~~ to (none) (kln.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free entry for up to 30 days per entry for social visits (tourism, business, family) on an ordinary or public affairs passport valid at least 6 months, under the exemption in force since 1 September 2026; the Multiple Entry Visa is no longer needed. The MDAC is also required. to Malaysia's eVISA portal says that from 1 September 2026, Chinese citizens travelling on ordinary or public affairs passports valid for at least 6 months can enter Malaysia visa-free for social visits, including tourism, business or family visits, for up to 30 days per entry. (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free for social visits under the exemption for Indian citizens, in force until 31 December 2026. The MDAC is also required.~~ to Malaysia's eVISA portal says that from 1 December 2023 until 31 December 2026, Indian nationals are exempted from the visa requirement (Single Entry Visa) for social visit purposes when travelling to Malaysia. (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free for stays of less than one month: the Immigration Department exempts ASEAN nationals (except Myanmar) from the visa for visits under one month. The MDAC is also required.~~ to The Immigration Department says ASEAN nationals, except Myanmar, do not need a visa for a stay of less than one month, and that a visa is required for a stay exceeding one month, except for Brunei and Singapore nationals. (imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Passport row note changed: from ~~An eVisa is required. The official portal malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my says it can only be applied for there. The MDAC is also required.~~ to (none) (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Passport row note changed: from Visa not required for stays of up to 90 days, extendable by up to 60 days at the Immigration Department of Malaysia. South Africa is also on the Immigration Department's list of countries whose citizens need no visa for any purpose of entry. The MDAC is also required. to (none) (kln.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free entry for up to 30 days. The MDAC is also required.~~ to (none) (kln.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Passport row note changed: from A visa is required. Afghan passport holders must first obtain a Visa With Reference (VDR) approval before applying for the eVisa at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my; only diplomatic, official and government-invited travellers may apply without one. The MDAC is also required. to Malaysia's eVISA portal says Afghan passport holders must obtain a Visa with Reference (VDR) before applying for an eVISA. (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Passport row note changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to (none) (imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free entry for up to 14 days for social visits, in effect since 1 October 2025. Travelers who obtain a visa instead may stay up to 30 days. The MDAC is also required.~~ to Malaysia's eVISA portal says Myanmar passport holders travelling to Malaysia for social visit purposes are allowed visa-free entry for up to 14 days from 1 October 2025, and that those who apply for a visa are entitled to stay up to 30 days. (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free for stays of less than one month: the Immigration Department exempts ASEAN nationals (except Myanmar) from the visa for visits under one month. Singapore citizens are exempt from the MDAC.~~ to The Immigration Department says ASEAN nationals, except Myanmar, do not need a visa for a stay of less than one month, and that a visa is required for a stay exceeding one month, except for Brunei and Singapore nationals. (imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— default source list coverage changed: from ~~null~~ to {"kind":"visa-required","exhaustive":true} (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— passport row note (US, GB, CA, AU, NZ, IE, DE, FR, ES, IT, PT, NL, PL, CH, RO, UA, TR, RU, CN, IN, JP, KR, PH, ID, VN, PK, NG, ZA, BR, MX, AF, AL, DZ, AD, AO, AG, AR, AM, AT, AZ, BS, BH, BD, BB, BY, BE, BZ, BJ, BT, BO, BA, BW, BN, BG, BF, BI, CV, KH, CM, CF, TD, CL, CO, KM, CR, CI, HR, CU, CY, CZ, CD, DK, DJ, DM, DO, EC, EG, SV, GQ, ER, EE, SZ, ET, FJ, FI, GA, GM, GE, GH, GR, GD, GT, GN, GW, GY, HT, HN, HK, HU, IS, IR, IQ, JM, JO, KZ, KE, KI, XK, KW, KG, LA, LV, LB, LS, LR, LY, LI, LT, LU, MO, MG, MW, MY, ML, MT, MH, MR, MU, FM, MD, MC, MN, ME, MA, MZ, MM, NA, NR, NP, NI, NE, KP, MK, NO, OM, PW, PS, PA, PG, PY, PE, QA, CG, RW, KN, LC, VC, WS, SM, ST, SA, SN, RS, SC, SL, SG, SK, SI, SB, SO, SS, LK, SD, SR, SE, SY, TW, TJ, TZ, TH, TL, TG, TO, TT, TN, TM, TV, UG, AE, UY, UZ, VU, VA, VE, YE, ZM, ZW) changed: from Tourist visa granted on arrival without pre-approval (30 days according to the UK and Canada; free according to Australia). You need confirmed return tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking, sufficient funds and the Imuga declaration submitted within 96 hours before arrival. to (no note) (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— passport row note (IL) changed: from ~~Maldives Immigration says that from 15 April 2025 entry to the Maldives is not granted on Israeli passports.~~ to (no note) (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— passport row note (MV) changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to (no note) (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Passport row note changed: from A visa is required. Apply and pay online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' consular portal (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml), choosing the Malian embassy or consulate that covers your country of residence; the entry permit is issued electronically. The UK and Canadian governments advise against all travel to Mali. to (note removed) (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa check (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml) answers that no visa is needed and that you travel with the identity card or passport valid in your country.~~ to (note removed) (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa check (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml) answers that no visa is needed and that you travel with the identity card or passport valid in your country, although Mali left ECOWAS in January 2025. to (note removed) (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free: Burkina Faso and Niger are Mali's partners in the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa check (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml) answers that no visa is needed and that you travel with the identity card or passport valid in your country. to (note removed) (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Passport row note changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to (note removed) (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Default source list coverage changed: from ~~(not set)~~ to {"kind":"per-nationality","exhaustive":false} (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Default source list coverage changed: from ~~not set~~ to {"kind": "both", "exhaustive": false} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued in line with ICAO standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Georgia in line with ICAO standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Moldova in line with ICAO standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period.~~ to The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with ICAO standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Kosovo in line with ICAO standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Malta is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Malta (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to The EU visa regulation lists Nauru on condition that the visa exemption applies from the date of entry into force of a visa-exemption agreement to be concluded with the European Union. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required (€90). The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. (ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from ~~EU citizens can enter with a passport or national ID card and stay without a visa.~~ to The EU's Your Europe portal says EU nationals have the right to travel freely in the 27 EU countries and in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland carrying either a valid passport or a national identity card. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Malta is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Malta (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. to none (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. to none (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. to none (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from ~~Free movement: EFTA citizens need no visa.~~ to none (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to none (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Passport row note changed: from ~~Vanuatu is listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, so a Schengen short-stay visa is required.~~ to none (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— Default source nationality list coverage changed: from ~~(not set)~~ to {"kind":"visa-exempt","exhaustive":true} (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— Row note (MH) changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to (no note) (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— Row note (AF AL AO AG AM BS BH BD BY BJ BT BO BW BF BI CM CF TD CN KM CI CD DJ DM GQ ER ET GA GM GH GD GN GW GY HT HK IR IQ JM JO KE LA LS LR LY MO MG MW ML MR MD ME MZ NA NP NE NG KP OM PK PS PA QA CG RW SM ST SA SN RS SL SO SS LK SD SR SY TZ TG TT TN UG UZ VE YE ZM ZW) changed: from A Visitor's Visa (V-1) must be obtained before you travel: apply to the RMI Division of Immigration in Majuro by email, by mail or through a representative. The non-refundable fee is USD 100 and the visa allows up to 90 days. to (no note) (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— Row note (DZ AD AR AU AZ BB BZ BA BR BN CV KH CA CL CO CR CU DO EC EG SV SZ FJ GE HN IS IN ID IL JP KZ KI XK KW KG LB LI MY MV MU MX MC MN MA MM NR NZ NI MK NO PG PY PE PH RU KN LC VC WS SC SG SB ZA KR CH TJ TH TL TO TR TM TV UA AE UY VU VA VN) changed: from Visa on arrival for up to 90 days, fee waived, for citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with the Marshall Islands. You need a passport valid 6 months beyond your departure, a confirmed return or onward ticket and sufficient funds. Extensions, change of status, employment and study are not permitted. to The RMI Division of Immigration's list gives a visa on arrival of 90 days from the date of arrival, fee waived, and requires a passport valid 6 months or more from the date of departure from the RMI, a confirmed return or onward ticket out of the RMI and the visas needed for the return or onward travel. Extensions, change of status, employment, study and research are not permitted. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— Row note (AT BE BG HR CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SI ES SE GB) changed: from Visa waiver for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, granted free of charge on arrival. You need a passport valid 6 months beyond your departure from the Marshall Islands and a confirmed return or onward ticket. Extensions, change of status and employment are not permitted. to The RMI Division of Immigration's list gives a visa waiver of 90 days from the date of arrival in any 180-day period, fee waived, and requires a passport valid 6 months or more from the date of departure from the RMI, a confirmed return or onward ticket out of the RMI and the visas needed for the return or onward travel. Extension, change of status and employment are not permitted. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— Row note (GT TW) changed: from Visa waiver for up to 90 days, granted free of charge on arrival. You need a passport valid 6 months beyond your departure and a confirmed return or onward ticket. Extensions, change of status, employment and study are not permitted. to The RMI Division of Immigration's list gives Taiwan (Republic of China) and Guatemala a visa waiver of 90 days from the date of arrival, fee waived; extension, change of status, employment and study are not permitted. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— Row note (FM PW US) changed: from ~~Visa-exempt under the Compact of Free Association, with no restriction on the period of stay, according to the RMI Division of Immigration.~~ to The RMI Division of Immigration's list of visa-exempt countries gives the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau and the United States of America no restriction on the period of stay, fee waived. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mauritania— Nationality list coverage changed: from ~~(not set)~~ to visa-exempt, not exhaustive (diplomatie.gov.mr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mauritania— Passport row note changed: from ~~Apply online via the official ANRPTS eVisa portal ... / Visa-exempt under a reciprocal visa-abolition agreement ... / Home country.~~ to (none) (diplomatie.gov.mr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mauritania— Passport row note changed: from e-Visa required: apply online through the official ANRPTS portal before travel. Mauritania's visa-waiver agreement with Syria covers diplomatic and service passports only. The 30-day e-Visa costs EUR 40 (USD 45), the rate for nationals of Arab and African countries. to Mauritania's Foreign Ministry lists its visa-abolition agreement with Syria as covering diplomatic and service passports. (diplomatie.gov.mr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mauritius— Default source list coverage changed: from ~~not set~~ to {"kind": "per-nationality", "exhaustive": false} (passport.govmu.org )(opens in a new tab)