Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Passport row note changed: from Not on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list of nationalities exempt from a visa, so a visa is required. Apply through the Ministry's online visa application, then attend an interview at a Paraguayan embassy or consulate. to (note removed) (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Passport row note changed: from Visa required, but it can be obtained on arrival: Paraguay's Consulate General in New York states that Omani nationals are granted a visa on arrival (visa en arribo) at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, Asunción, on presentation of a valid passport. No fee or length of stay is published for Omani nationals. to (note removed) (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Passport row note changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to (note removed) (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Passport row note changed: from Visa required, but it can be obtained on arrival: Paraguay's Consulate General in New York states that Qatari nationals are granted a visa on arrival (visa en arribo) at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, Asunción, on presentation of a valid passport. No fee or length of stay is published for Qatari nationals. to (note removed) (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Passport row note changed: from Serbia's visa exemption covers diplomatic, official and service passports only; ordinary passport holders need a visa. Apply through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs online visa application, then attend an interview at a Paraguayan embassy or consulate. to Paraguay's Foreign Ministry lists Serbia with the exemption applying only to diplomatic, official and service passports; an ordinary passport needs a visa. (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 90 days: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Taiwan among the nationalities that do not need a visa.~~ to (note removed) (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Passport row note changed: from Not on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list of nationalities exempt from a visa, so a visa is required. Apply through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' online visa application, then attend an interview at a Paraguayan embassy or consulate. to (note removed) (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Default source list coverage changed: from ~~(not set)~~ to {"kind":"visa-exempt","exhaustive":true} (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Default source list coverage changed: from ~~null~~ to {"kind":"per-nationality","exhaustive":false} (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Row note (US, GB, CA, AU, NZ, IE, JP, KR, ID, BR, AD, AG, AR, BS, BY, BZ, BO, BN, CL, CO, DM, EC, FJ, GD, GT, GY, HK, IL, JM, KI, MY, MH, FM, MD, MC, MN, ME, NR, MK, PW, PG, PY, KN, LC, VC, WS, SM, RS, SG, SB, SR, TW, TH, TO, TT, TV, AE, UY, VU, VA, PH, ZA) changed: from ~~Visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry.~~ to Peru's visa-exemption table: 90 days, extendable once for an equal period, within 365 days counted from first entry into Peru. | quote: (90*) días, prorrogables única vez por igual periodo, dentro de un plazo de trescientos sesenta y cinco (365) días contados desde su primer ingreso al territorio nacional. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Row note (DE, FR, ES, IT, PT, NL, PL, CH, RO, UA, TR, AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, GE, GR, HU, IS, LV, LI, LT, LU, MT, NO, SK, SI, SE, RU) changed: from ~~Visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted from first entry.~~ to Peru's visa-exemption table: 90 days every 180 days from first entry into Peru. | quote: (90***) Días cada 180 días desde su primer ingreso al territorio nacional. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Row note (MX) changed: from ~~Visa-free for tourism for up to 183 days within 365 days of first entry; the stay cannot be extended.~~ to Peru's visa-exemption table: 183 calendar days, not extendable, within 365 days counted from first entry into Peru. | quote: (183**) días calendario no prorrogables dentro de un plazo de trescientos sesenta y cinco (365) días contados desde su primer ingreso al territorio nacional. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Row note (SV, BB, CR, HN, PA, DO) changed: from ~~Visa-free for tourism for up to 183 days within 365 days of first entry; the stay cannot be extended.~~ to Peru's visa-exemption table: stays marked 60**, 90** or 183** are calendar days, not extendable, within 365 days counted from first entry into Peru. | quote: (60**/90**/183**) días calendario no prorrogables dentro de un plazo de trescientos sesenta y cinco (365) días contados desde su primer ingreso al territorio nacional. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Row note (QA) changed: from ~~Visa-free for tourism for up to 183 days within 365 days of first entry; the stay cannot be extended.~~ to Peru's visa-exemption table: stays marked 90**, 180** or 183** are days, not extendable, within 365 days counted from first entry into Peru. | quote: (90**/180**/183**) Días no prorrogables dentro de un plazo de trescientos sesenta y cinco (365) días contados desde su primer ingreso al territorio nacional. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Row note (CN, IN) changed: from A consular tourist visa is required, except that Chinese citizens holding a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months, or permanent residence in one of those countries, can enter Peru visa-free for tourism or business for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. to Peru's visa-exemption table: citizens of China and India with valid ordinary passports can enter Peru without a temporary tourist visa if they show at least one of these: a) a visa valid for at least six (6) months from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia or a Schengen Area state; b) permanent residence in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia or a Schengen Area state. | quote: Los ciudadanos de China e India que posean pasaportes ordinarios válidos y vigentes pueden ingresar al Perú sin visa temporal de turista, siempre que acrediten al menos una de las siguientes condiciones: a) Ser titulares de visas con una vigencia mínima de seis (6) meses de los Estados Unidos de América, Canadá, Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, Australia o de un Estado perteneciente al Espacio Schengen. b) Tener residencia permanente en los Estados Unidos de América, Canadá, Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, Australia o en un Estado perteneciente al Espacio Schengen. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Row note (VE) changed: from Peru's visa-exemption table lists Venezuelan ordinary passports as exempt only conditionally: under Supreme Decree 061-2016-RE, nationals of visa-requiring countries who hold permanent residence in Colombia, Chile or Mexico can enter as tourists without a visa. Others need a visa from a Peruvian consulate. to Peru's visa-exemption table: Supreme Decree 061-2016-RE exempts citizens of countries that need a visa for Peru from the tourist visa if they prove permanent residence in Colombia, Chile or Mexico, letting them enter Peru as tourists without a visa. | quote: (Si/No) D.S. N° 061-2016-RE exime del requisito de visa de turismo a los ciudadanos de países que requieren de visa para ingresar al Perú, siempre que acrediten una residencia permanente en Colombia, Chile o Estados Unidos Mexicanos, permitiéndoles ingresar al Perú como turistas sin necesidad de visa. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Row note (VN, PK, NG, AF, AL, DZ, AO, AM, AZ, BH, BD, BJ, BT, BA, BW, BF, BI, CV, KH, CM, CF, TD, KM, CI, CU, CD, DJ, EG, GQ, ER, SZ, ET, GA, GM, GH, GN, GW, HT, IR, IQ, JO, KZ, KE, XK, KW, KG, LA, LB, LS, LR, LY, MO, MG, MW, MV, ML, MR, MU, MA, MZ, MM, NA, NP, NI, NE, KP, OM, PS, CG, RW, ST, SA, SN, SC, SL, SO, SS, LK, SD, SY, TJ, TZ, TL, TG, TN, TM, UG, UZ, YE, ZM, ZW) changed: from ~~Consular tourist visa required, applied for at a Peruvian embassy or consulate.~~ to (no note) (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Row note (PE) changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to (no note) (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Default source nationality list changed: from ~~(not set)~~ to {"kind":"visa-exempt","exhaustive":true} (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free for 30 days under Executive Order 408; extendable by 29 days (visa waiver) at a Bureau of Immigration office, which also processes further extensions of stay.~~ to (none) (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Passport row note changed: from ~~Ukraine is not on the Philippines' visa-free list: a temporary visitor (9a) visa from a Philippine embassy is required.~~ to (none) (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free for 30 days under Executive Order 408; extendable by 29 days (visa waiver) at a Bureau of Immigration office.~~ to (none) (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free for 14 days for tourism or business since 16 January 2026, entering only through NAIA (Manila) or Mactan-Cebu airport; the stay cannot be extended or converted. You need a passport valid 6 months beyond the stay, a confirmed hotel booking and a return or onward ticket. The eVisa remains an option. to The Philippine visa policy says Chinese nationals may enter without a visa for a non-extendible and non-convertible period of 14 days for tourism and business, on presenting a passport valid at least six months beyond the intended stay, a confirmed hotel booking and a return or onward ticket, and only through Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Metro Manila) or Mactan-Cebu International Airport (Cebu). (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free for 14 days for tourism or business, not extendable or convertible, with a passport valid 6 months beyond the stay, a confirmed hotel booking, proof of funds and a return or onward ticket. Holders of a valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or residence permit may instead stay 30 days for tourism, also not extendable. to The Philippine visa policy says Indian nationals may enter without a visa for a non-extendible and non-convertible period of 14 days for tourism and business, with a passport valid at least six months beyond the stay, a confirmed hotel booking, proof of financial capacity and a return or onward ticket. Indian nationals holding a valid American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or residence permit may enter without a visa for a non-extendible period of 30 days for tourism, with a passport valid at least six months beyond the stay and a return or onward ticket. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Passport row note changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to (none) (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Passport row note changed: from ~~A temporary visitor (9a) visa from a Philippine embassy or consulate is required before travel.~~ to (none) (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free for 59 days under a bilateral agreement; stays beyond 59 days can be extended at a Bureau of Immigration office.~~ to (none) (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Passport row note changed: from ~~Hong Kong SAR passport holders are visa-free for an initial 14 days. Holders of Hong Kong British passports get 7 days, extendable by 14.~~ to (none) (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Passport row note changed: from ~~Macau SAR passport holders are visa-free for an initial 14 days, with a return or onward ticket.~~ to Under FSC No. 122-11, Macau SAR passport holders may enter the Philippines without a visa for an initial stay of fourteen (14) days, provided they possess a return or onward ticket. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Passport row note changed: from Taiwan passport holders apply online through the official Philippine eVisa at evisa.gov.ph. The Department of Foreign Affairs' visa policy also says holders of a MECO ETA may enter visa-free for an initial stay of 30 days. to The Philippine visa policy says that under Operations Order No. SBM-2015-018, MECO ETA holders may enter the Philippines visa-free for an initial stay of thirty (30) days. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— FAQ: extending a stay changed: from Apply at the Bureau of Immigration main office or another authorized immigration office before your current stay expires. The first step is a 29-day visa waiver (PHP 3,030); after that you can extend in 1- or 2-month steps, or up to 6 months under the Long-Stay Visitor Extension. The Bureau gives 36 months as the maximum allowable stay for visa-free nationals. to Apply at the Bureau of Immigration main office or another authorized immigration office. The first step is a 29-day visa waiver (PHP 3,030); after that you can extend in 1- or 2-month steps, or up to 6 months under the Long-Stay Visitor Extension. The Bureau gives 36 months as the maximum allowable stay for visa-free nationals. (immigration.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Default source list coverage changed: from ~~(not recorded)~~ to kind both (Annex I visa required, Annex II visa-exempt), exhaustive false (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— 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 — see the declarations section. to (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— 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 (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Passport row note changed: from ~~Free movement: EU citizens need no visa.~~ to EU Directive 2004/38/EC says that, without prejudice to national border-control rules on travel documents, Member States shall let Union citizens enter with a valid identity card or passport, and family members who are not nationals of a Member State with a valid passport. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Passport row note changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Passport row note changed: from Poland's Interior Ministry applies its entry rules for EU citizens to nationals of EEA states and Switzerland: they may enter on a valid travel document or another valid document confirming their identity and citizenship. to The EU–Swiss Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons says the parties shall allow each other's nationals, their family members and posted persons (as the agreement defines them) to enter simply on production of a valid identity card or passport. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. 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 is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Poland is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Poland (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. to (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Poland is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Poland (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. 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 said on 7 November 2025 that from then on Russian nationals can no longer receive multiple-entry visas, so they must apply for a new visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, allowing close and frequent scrutiny of applicants to mitigate any potential security risk. (ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. 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. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— 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 (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. 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 is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Georgia in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— 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 Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a 'Hong Kong Special Administrative Region' passport. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Passport row note changed: from Poland's Interior Ministry applies its entry rules for EU citizens to nationals of EEA states and Switzerland: they may enter on a valid travel document or another valid document confirming their identity and citizenship. to (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. 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 Organization (ICAO) standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— 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 Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a 'Região Administrativa Especial de Macau' (Macao Special Administrative Region) passport. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. 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 is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Moldova in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Poland is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Poland (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 (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. 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. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— 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 Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of passports issued by Taiwan that include an identity card number. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Passport row note changed: from ~~Vanuatu is on the EU list of countries whose nationals need a visa (Regulation 2018/1806, Annex I, as amended); a Schengen short-stay visa is required.~~ to (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Default source nationality list changed: from ~~(not set)~~ to {"kind":"both","exhaustive":false} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. 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. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. 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. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. 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. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. 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. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. 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 is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Georgia in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. 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 is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Moldova in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period.~~ to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. 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. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. 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. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— 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 Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a 'Hong Kong Special Administrative Region' passport. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— 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 Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a 'Região Administrativa Especial de Macau' passport. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— 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 Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of passports issued by Taiwan which include an identity card number. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Portugal is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Portugal (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 lists Nauru with a footnote: the exemption from the visa requirement applies from the date an agreement on visa exemption to be concluded with the European Union enters into force. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— 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 member 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, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from ~~EFTA citizens can enter with a valid identity card or passport, and no entry visa may be required of them.~~ to The EU–Switzerland Agreement on the free movement of persons says the parties allow each other's nationals, their family members and posted persons to enter simply upon production of a valid identity card or passport. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— 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 — see the declarations section. to (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— 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 (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Portugal is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Portugal (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. to (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required (€90). Under the EU Visa Code, when Portugal is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Portugal (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. 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 (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— 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 (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from ~~EFTA citizens can enter with a valid identity card or passport, and no entry visa may be required of them.~~ to (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Passport row note changed: from ~~Vanuatu is listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (nationals who need a visa), so a Schengen short-stay visa is required.~~ to (no note) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from ~~Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Turkish citizens holding any passport type are visa-exempt in Qatar for 90 days in every 180.~~ to Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says holders of ordinary, service, special and diplomatic passports are exempt from the visa for Qatar for 90 days in every 180 days. (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Visa on arrival at the airport for a stay of up to 30 days, fee QAR 100 payable by credit card; the passport must be valid for at least six months and a return ticket is required. Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs states this, and Qatar Tourism's nationality checker also lists visa on arrival (QAR 100) for Taiwan passports. Alternatively apply online in advance for the Hayya A1 tourist visa. to Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs says ROC nationals may enter Qatar with an ordinary passport on a visa on arrival applied for at the airport (stay of up to 30 days); the passport must be valid for 6 months or more and accompanied by a return ticket, and the fee, likewise QAR 100, must be paid by credit card. (boca.gov.tw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says US citizens receive a visa valid for two years, or until the passport expires, allowing multiple entries with each stay up to 90 days; the passport must be valid for at least three months and a hotel booking confirmed. Hayya issues it as the Visa-Free for US Citizens (F1) for QAR 76. The US State Department says no visa is required for tourist stays under 90 days and that there is a USD 21 entry fee. to (none) (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free. Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says citizens can enter visa-free with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival and a confirmed hotel booking. The UK government's travel advice says that to stay longer than 30 days you must extend your visa waiver through the Ministry of Interior before it expires, or you may be fined. The Consulate General of Qatar in Hong Kong lists this nationality for visa-free arrival for 30 days. to (none) (hongkong.consulate.qa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free. Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says citizens can enter visa-free with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival and a confirmed hotel booking. The Consulate General of Qatar in Hong Kong lists this nationality for visa-free arrival for 30 days. to (none) (hongkong.consulate.qa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free. Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says citizens can enter visa-free with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival and a confirmed hotel booking. Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs says Irish citizens can get a free 30-day visa waiver on arrival. to (none) (ireland.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free. Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says citizens can enter visa-free with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival and a confirmed hotel booking. The Consulate General of Qatar in Hong Kong lists this nationality for visa-free arrival with a maximum stay of 90 days in total, in one trip or several, within a waiver valid for 180 days that cannot be extended. to (none) (hongkong.consulate.qa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free. Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says citizens can enter visa-free or apply in advance for a Hayya A1 entry visa; the passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. The Consulate General of Qatar in Hong Kong lists this nationality for visa-free arrival with a maximum stay of 90 days in total, in one trip or several, within a waiver valid for 180 days that cannot be extended. to (none) (hongkong.consulate.qa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free. Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says citizens can enter visa-free or apply in advance for a Hayya A1 entry visa; the passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. The Consulate General of Qatar in Hong Kong lists this nationality for visa-free arrival for 30 days. to (none) (hongkong.consulate.qa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Free entry on arrival, provided accommodation is booked before travel through Discover Qatar, which Qatar Tourism says the Ministry of Interior requires for Ukrainian citizens; alternatively apply online in advance for the Hayya A1 tourist visa. Qatar Tourism does not list this nationality among those that need a tourist visa or pay for one on arrival. The Consulate General of Qatar in Hong Kong lists this nationality for visa-free arrival for 90 days, with a passport valid for at least six months and a confirmed onward or return ticket. to (none) (hongkong.consulate.qa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Visa on arrival for a fee of QAR 100, only with a hotel stay booked in advance through Discover Qatar, which Qatar Tourism says the Ministry of Interior requires for this nationality; alternatively apply online in advance for the Hayya A1 tourist visa. No official source we could read states how long the visa on arrival allows; the immigration officer sets it on arrival. to (none) (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free. Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says citizens can enter visa-free with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival and a confirmed hotel booking. The Consulate General of Qatar in Hong Kong says Indian citizens can be granted a visa waiver for 30 days on arrival. to (none) (hongkong.consulate.qa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free. Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says citizens can enter visa-free or apply in advance for a Hayya A1 entry visa; the passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. No official source we could read publishes the length of the visa-free stay for this nationality. to (none) (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free. Qatar Tourism's nationality checker lists Indonesian citizens as able to enter without a visa (or to apply for a Hayya A1 visa in advance); the passport must be valid for at least three months on arrival. No official source publishes the length of the visa-free stay for Indonesians; the immigration officer sets it on arrival. to (none) (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Visa required. Qatar Tourism's nationality checker places Philippine citizens among those who must apply online for the Hayya A1 tourist visa before travel, with a hotel reservation made during the application; the fee is paid once the visa is approved. to (none) (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from ~~Not on the visa-waiver list. Apply for the Hayya A1 tourist visa online before travel; Hayya says it costs QAR 100 and confirmed accommodation in Qatar is required.~~ to (none) (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Visa-free. Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says citizens of Antigua and Barbuda can enter visa-free or apply in advance for a Hayya A1 entry visa; the passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. The Consulate General of Qatar in Hong Kong lists this nationality for visa-free arrival for 90 days. to (none) (hongkong.consulate.qa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from ~~Qatar Tourism says nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries do not require a visa to enter Qatar.~~ to (none) (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Qatar Tourism's list of nationalities that need a tourist visa names Belarus, while its nationality checker on the same page says these citizens may enter visa-free or apply for the Hayya A1 visa. Until Qatar says which applies, apply online for the Hayya A1 tourist visa before travel (QAR 100, confirmed accommodation required): it is open to these citizens under either reading. to (none) (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Free tourist visa on arrival for up to one month, which Qatar now calls visa-free entry: the Consulate General of Qatar in Hong Kong says Macao SAR passport holders need a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket, a hotel reservation and a credit card or USD 1,500. Macao's Identification Services Bureau announced the fee exemption on 18 August 2026. to (none) (hongkong.consulate.qa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from Visa on arrival for a fee of QAR 100 at the airport, according to Qatar Tourism's nationality checker; alternatively apply online in advance for the Hayya A1 tourist visa. No official source we could read states how long the visa on arrival allows; the immigration officer sets it on arrival. to (none) (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Passport row note changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to (none) (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Row note (CG) changed: from ~~Home country.~~ to (no note) (ambacongo-us.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Row note (CM CF TD GQ GA) changed: from ~~CEMAC citizens enter the Republic of the Congo without a visa under the Community’s 2013 free-movement act.~~ to (no note) (sgg.cg )(opens in a new tab)