Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Equatorial Guinea— appliesTo changed: from ~~{"appliesTo":"all","text":"Tourist visa applications to the Embassy in Washington require a flight itinerary and proof of accommodation."}~~ to {"appliesTo":"visa-applicants","text":"Visa applications to the Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington must include a flight itinerary and proof of accommodation."} (egembassydc.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Equatorial Guinea— answer changed: from Most nationalities do. The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington states that every visitor with a foreign passport must present a valid visa at the point of entry; you can apply at an embassy, and the UK FCDO also describes an online e-visa application. That includes US citizens, whose visa-free arrangement was cancelled in April 2023. No official source we could read states the entry rule for citizens of the other CEMAC states (Cameroon, Chad, the Central African Republic, Congo and Gabon). to The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington states that every visitor with a foreign passport must present a valid visa at the point of entry; you can apply at an embassy, and the UK FCDO also describes an online e-visa application. That includes US citizens, whose visa-free arrangement was cancelled in April 2023. No official source we could read states the entry rule for citizens of the other CEMAC states (Cameroon, Chad, the Central African Republic, Congo and Gabon). (egembassydc.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Equatorial Guinea— evidence changed: from ~~none~~ to fee, processing, validityDays (egembassydc.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Equatorial Guinea— evidence changed: from ~~none~~ to processing, validityDays (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Equatorial Guinea— evidence changed: from ~~none~~ to fee, processing, validityDays (egembassydc.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— Embassy tourist visa — entries changed: from ~~single~~ to null (home.eritreaembassy.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— Embassy tourist visa — extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":true,"days":null}~~ to (removed) (home.eritreaembassy.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— Embassy business visa — entries changed: from ~~single~~ to null (home.eritreaembassy.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— entryRequirements.passportValidity.text changed: from ~~Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on arrival in Eritrea. The Eritrean embassy asks for at least three blank pages for the visa.~~ to The UK government says that to enter Eritrea your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland asks for a national passport valid for at least six months, with at least three blank pages for the visa. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— countryFacts.safety.text changed: from Asmara is a relatively safe city, though there is a risk of street crime, especially at night. The UK advises against all travel within 25 km of Eritrea's land borders; foreign nationals need a permit to travel outside the Asmara region, and consular assistance is severely limited. to The UK FCDO says Asmara is a relatively safe city, though there is a risk of street crime, especially at night. It advises against all travel within 25 km of Eritrea's land borders, says foreign nationals need a permit to travel outside the Asmara region, and says consular assistance is severely limited. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— Embassy tourist visa — evidence changed: from ~~(absent)~~ to processing, validityDays (home.eritreaembassy.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— Embassy business visa — evidence changed: from ~~(absent)~~ to processing, validityDays (home.eritreaembassy.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C): fields and evidence changed: from ~~{"fee":"90 EUR","processing":{"minDays":15,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":90,"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null}}~~ to {"fee":"90 EUR","processing":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":90,"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement: fields and evidence changed: from ~~{"fee":"35 EUR","processing":{"minDays":10,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":90,"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null}}~~ to {"fee":"35 EUR","processing":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":90,"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement: fields and evidence changed: from ~~{"fee":"35 EUR","processing":{"minDays":10,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":90,"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null}}~~ to {"fee":"35 EUR","processing":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":90,"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement: fields and evidence changed: from ~~{"fee":"35 EUR","processing":{"minDays":10,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":90,"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null}}~~ to {"fee":"35 EUR","processing":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":90,"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement: fields and evidence changed: from ~~{"fee":"67.5 EUR","processing":{"minDays":15,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":90,"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null}}~~ to {"fee":"67.5 EUR","processing":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":90,"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), single entry for Russian nationals: fields and evidence changed: from ~~{"fee":"90 EUR","processing":{"minDays":15,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":90,"entries":"single","extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null}}~~ to {"fee":"90 EUR","processing":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":90,"entries":"single","extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— Schengen visa fee note changed: from ~~…Fee set EU-wide since June 11, 2024.~~ to …The fee is set EU-wide by the Visa Code (Article 16). (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— Long-stay (D) visa: fields and evidence changed: from ~~{"fee":"120 EUR","processing":null,"validityDays":365,"stayDays":365,"entries":"multiple","extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}}~~ to {"fee":"120 EUR","processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":365,"entries":null} (vm.ee )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— Onward/return ticket changed: from ~~true / Border officers may ask non-EU visitors for proof of return or onward travel and accommodation details.~~ to null / No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required to enter. The Schengen Borders Code lists a return or round-trip ticket among the supporting documents that can be used to verify the entry conditions, and Estonia's foreign ministry lists a reservation of a return or round ticket among the documents a Schengen visa applicant can give to show they intend to leave. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— Visa-exempt count changed: from ~~the 63 countries and territories whose exemption … (as of 30 December 2025) is in force~~ to the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— Embassy tourist visa: fee, validity, entries evidenced changed: from ~~no evidence~~ to "Single entry (3 months): E80. 00" (gov.sz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— eVisa: processing, validity, stay, entries, extension evidenced changed: from ~~no evidence~~ to eVisa FAQ sentences (2-5 business days; single entry within 90 days, stay up to 30 days; cannot be extended) (evisa.gov.sz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— Extension of stay: entries and extendable withdrawn changed: from ~~entries single; extendable {possible:false}~~ to entries null; extendable removed; stayDays 30 evidenced (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— Visa-required rows: stay withdrawn changed: from 30 to null (evisa.gov.sz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— Onward ticket: required → not stated changed: from ~~true (visa-applicants)~~ to null (evisa.gov.sz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— Summary/FAQ: our own counts removed changed: from ~~citizens of most SADC countries, most of the EU and the US …~~ to citizens of countries such as the United States, South Africa and Germany (all marked N in the table) … (gov.sz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ethiopia— Tourist eVisa: extension length, fee notes; evidence changed: from ~~extendable.days 30; fee notes: "...but the application form offered only Single Entry 30 Days when read on 7 October 2026."~~ to extendable.days null; fee notes: "Single entry. e-Visa application fees are not refundable. The Tourist Visa page also lists a single-entry 90-day eVisa for USD 152." (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ethiopia— Visa on arrival: entries changed: from ~~single~~ to null (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ethiopia— Embassy tourist visa: evidence changed: from ~~none~~ to fee, entries, processing (consular.ethiopianembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ethiopia— Maximum stay (196 rows) changed: from 30 to null (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ethiopia— Summary changed: from Ethiopia's official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.et) offers a 30-day single-entry tourist eVisa to citizens of all countries and lists the nationalities that can also get a tourist visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole airport; citizens of Kenya and Djibouti with a valid passport can enter without a visa. to Ethiopia's official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.et) offers a single-entry tourist eVisa, of 30 or 90 days, to citizens of all countries and lists the nationalities that can also get a tourist visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole airport; citizens of Kenya and Djibouti with a valid passport can enter without a visa. (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ethiopia— FAQ: eVisa changed: from ~~Apply online at evisa.gov.et with a passport scan and a photo. The single-entry tourist eVisa is issued for 30 days (USD 62), and the portal says processing normally takes 3 days.~~ to Apply online at evisa.gov.et with a scanned colour copy of your passport and a colour passport-sized photo. The Tourist Visa page lists a single-entry eVisa for up to 30 days (USD 62) or up to 90 days (USD 152), and says that under normal circumstances processing takes 3 days. (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ethiopia— FAQ: safety changed: from Large parts of the country are off limits: the UK advises against all travel to the Tigray, Amhara and Gambela regions and to parts of Afar, Oromia and Somali. The Government of Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel to Ethiopia, citing civil unrest, violence, fuel shortages, armed conflict and crime. to The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to the Tigray, Amhara and Gambela regions and to parts of Afar, Oromia and Somali. The Government of Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel to Ethiopia due to civil unrest, violence, fuel shortages, armed conflict and crime; it says this advisory excludes Addis Ababa, where you should exercise a high degree of caution. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ethiopia— Tip: regional conflict changed: from ~~Security conditions vary sharply by region — the UK advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela and to parts of Afar, Oromia and Somali.~~ to The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela and to parts of Afar, Oromia and Somali. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ethiopia— Tip: official site changed: from Apply only at evisa.gov.et: the Immigration and Citizenship Service warns that fraudulent lookalike websites exist and that applications or payments made through them are not accepted. A visa on arrival at Bole Airport is offered only to the nationalities on the portal's visa-on-arrival list. to Apply only at evisa.gov.et: the Immigration and Citizenship Service warns that fraudulent lookalike websites exist and that applications or payments made through them are not accepted. The portal lists the nationalities that can get a tourist visa on arrival. (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— Evidence added; Visit Fiji page cited changed: from ~~{"entries":"single","stay":120,"ext":{"possible":true,"days":60}}~~ to {"entries":"single","stay":120,"ext":{"possible":true,"days":60}} (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— Evidence added; Visit Fiji page cited changed: from ~~{"entries":"single","stay":120,"ext":{"possible":true,"days":60}}~~ to {"entries":"single","stay":120,"ext":{"possible":true,"days":60}} (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— Permit extension: entries changed: from ~~single~~ to null (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— Summary: our own count removed changed: from Citizens of the 113 countries and territories on Fiji's visa-exemption list (as of 8 October 2026) — including the whole EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand — receive a visitor permit of up to four months on arrival, while everyone else must obtain an approved visa from Fiji's Ministry of Immigration before travelling. to Citizens of the countries and territories on Fiji's visa-exemption list — including the whole EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand — receive a visitor permit of up to four months on arrival, while everyone else must obtain an approved visa from Fiji's Ministry of Immigration before travelling. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— FAQ: do I need a visa changed: from Probably not. Citizens of the 113 countries and territories on Fiji's visa-exemption list (as of 8 October 2026) — all EU and EEA states, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and India among them — receive a visitor permit of up to four months on arrival. If your country is not on that list you must obtain an approved visa from Fiji's Ministry of Immigration before you travel. to Not if your country is on Fiji's visa-exemption list — all EU and EEA states, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and India are among them: their citizens receive a visitor permit of up to four months on arrival. If your country is not on that list you must obtain an approved visa from Fiji's Ministry of Immigration before you travel. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C): processing changed: from ~~{"minDays":15,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"}~~ to {"minDays":null,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C): extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":false,"days":null}~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement: processing changed: from ~~{"minDays":10,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"}~~ to {"minDays":null,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement: extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":false,"days":null}~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement: processing changed: from ~~{"minDays":10,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"}~~ to {"minDays":null,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement: extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":false,"days":null}~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement: processing changed: from ~~{"minDays":10,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"}~~ to {"minDays":null,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement: extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":false,"days":null}~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), single entry for Russian nationals: processing changed: from ~~{"minDays":15,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"}~~ to {"minDays":null,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), single entry for Russian nationals: entries changed: from ~~single~~ to null (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), single entry for Russian nationals: extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":false,"days":null}~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Russian Schengen visa: name and fee notes changed: from {"name":"Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), single entry for Russian nationals","notes":"Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply."} to {"name":"Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Russian nationals","notes":"Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is suspended in whole as regards Russian citizens (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission said on 7 November 2025 that Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas."} (ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen visa fee notes changed: from ~~Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. Fee set EU-wide since June 11, 2024.~~ to Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement: processing changed: from ~~{"minDays":15,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"}~~ to {"minDays":null,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement: extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":false,"days":null}~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Cabo Verde fee notes changed: from Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75% of the standard €90 fee; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. to The EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) sets the fee at 75% of the amount charged under domestic legislation; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. Finland's Foreign Ministry lists the visa fee for citizens of Cape Verde as EUR 67.50. (um.fi )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— D visa: stay, entries, extension changed: from ~~{"stay":100,"ent":"multiple","ext":{"possible":true,"days":null}}~~ to {"stay":null,"ent":null,"ext":"removed"} (finlandabroad.fi )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Passport validity changed: from ~~Non-EU passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and have been issued within the last 10 years.~~ to The Foreign Ministry says your passport must be valid for at least ninety days after your intended date of departure from the Schengen area and must have been issued no later than ten years ago. (um.fi )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Onward ticket requirement changed: from ~~{"r":true,"ap":"all","t":"Border officers may ask non-EU visitors for proof of return or onward travel and accommodation details."}~~ to {"r":null,"ap":null,"t":"No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required. The Schengen Borders Code lists a return or round-trip ticket among the supporting documents a border guard may request to verify the purpose and conditions of the stay."} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Proof of funds text changed: from ~~Finland requires a minimum of €50 per person per day of the stay, and the funds must also cover the return or onward journey.~~ to The Foreign Ministry says you must prove that you have enough funds (EUR 50 per day) to support yourself, and that the funds need to be sufficient for your stay and your return or continuation trip. (um.fi )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Summary changed: from Finland is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the 63 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) get 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (general fee €90). The land border with Russia is closed, and Finland restricts non-essential travel by Russian citizens. to Finland is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) get 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (general fee €90). The UK Foreign Office says all border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia will remain closed until further notice, and the Finnish Border Guard says Finland restricts non-essential travel by Russian citizens. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— Schengen allowance tip changed: from ~~Sweden, Norway and Estonia are also in the Schengen Area, so your 90/180-day allowance is shared across all of them.~~ to The 90/180-day allowance counts stays across the whole Schengen Area, not only in Finland. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— FAQ: need a visa changed: from EU and EFTA citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Citizens of the 63 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — can visit visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (general fee €90), applied for through Finland’s missions or visa centers. to EU and EFTA citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Citizens of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — can visit visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (general fee €90). (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— FAQ: Schengen allowance changed: from ~~Yes. Finland is fully in the Schengen Area, so days spent there count toward the single 90-days-in-180 allowance shared with all other Schengen countries, including Sweden, Norway and Estonia.~~ to Yes. Finland is in the Schengen Area, so days spent there count toward the single 90-days-in-180 allowance shared with all other Schengen countries. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — processing changed: from ~~{"minDays":15,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"}~~ to {"minDays":null,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":false,"days":null}~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — fee notes changed: from ~~Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. Fee set EU-wide since June 11, 2024.~~ to Children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement — extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":false,"days":null}~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement — processing changed: from ~~{"minDays":10,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"}~~ to {"minDays":null,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement — extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":false,"days":null}~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement — processing changed: from ~~{"minDays":10,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"}~~ to {"minDays":null,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement — extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":false,"days":null}~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement — processing changed: from ~~{"minDays":10,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"}~~ to {"minDays":null,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement — processing changed: from ~~{"minDays":15,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"}~~ to {"minDays":null,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement — extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":false,"days":null}~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement — fee changed: from {"amount":67.5,"currency":"EUR","notes":"Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75% of the standard €90 fee; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories."} to null (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), single entry for Russian nationals — processing changed: from ~~{"minDays":15,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"}~~ to {"minDays":null,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), single entry for Russian nationals — entries changed: from ~~single~~ to null (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), single entry for Russian nationals — extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":false,"days":null}~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), single entry for Russian nationals~~ to Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Russian nationals (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Russian nationals — fee notes changed: from Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. to Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500 suspended the EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement in whole as regards citizens of the Russian Federation from 12 September 2022. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Long-Stay Visa (Type D — VLS-TS) — entries changed: from ~~multiple~~ to null (france-visas.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Long-Stay Visa (Type D — VLS-TS) — extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":true,"days":null}~~ to (removed) (france-visas.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Student Long-Stay Visa (VLS-TS Étudiant) — entries changed: from ~~multiple~~ to null (france-visas.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Student Long-Stay Visa (VLS-TS Étudiant) — extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":true,"days":null}~~ to (removed) (france-visas.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Talent Passport (Long-Stay Visa) — entries changed: from ~~multiple~~ to null (france-visas.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Talent Passport (Long-Stay Visa) — extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":true,"days":null}~~ to (removed) (france-visas.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Work Visa (Type D — Salarié) — entries changed: from ~~multiple~~ to null (france-visas.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Work Visa (Type D — Salarié) — extendable changed: from ~~{"possible":true,"days":null}~~ to (removed) (france-visas.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Long-Stay Visa (Type D — VLS-TS) — fee notes changed: from For stays over 90 days: work, family and other long-stay purposes. Many long-stay visas act as residence permits (VLS-TS) and must be validated online within 3 months of arrival, with a tax on top of the visa fee. to For stays of more than 3 months, most often for study, work or family reasons. The VLS-TS long-stay visa serves as a residence permit; within 3 months of arriving in France you must validate it and pay a tax on top of the visa fee. (france-visas.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Student Long-Stay Visa (VLS-TS Étudiant) — fee notes changed: from ~~Reduced fee for students whose application was examined by a Centre pour les études en France (Campus France); €99 otherwise.~~ to Reduced fee for students whose application was examined by a Centre pour les études en France; €99 otherwise. (france-visas.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— onwardTicket changed: from ~~{"required":true,"appliesTo":"all","text":"Border officers may ask non-EU visitors for proof of return or onward travel and accommodation details."}~~ to {"required":null,"appliesTo":null,"text":"No official source we could read makes a return or onward ticket a condition of entry in itself. Under the Schengen Borders Code (Annex I), the supporting documents border guards may check for tourist or private trips include a return or round-trip ticket."} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— summary changed: from France is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the 63 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa costing €90, applied for via the official France-Visas portal. to France is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorisation is not yet in operation), and nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa costing €90, applied for via the official France-Visas portal. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— faq[3].answer changed: from You need a national long-stay visa (Type D), applied for via France-Visas before travel: €99, or €50 for students whose application went through a Centre pour les études en France. Many long-stay visas (VLS-TS) double as residence permits and must be validated online within 3 months of arrival. to You need a national long-stay visa (Type D), applied for to the French consular authorities, via France-Visas, before travel: €99, or €50 for students whose application was examined by a Centre pour les études en France. The VLS-TS long-stay visa serves as a residence permit and must be validated within 3 months of arrival in France. (service-public.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— tips[2].text changed: from ~~The 90-day limit counts across the entire Schengen Area, not just France — days spent in Spain or Italy count against the same allowance.~~ to The UK government tells British travellers that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel count towards their 90 days, and that a trip that also takes in other Schengen countries must stay within the 90-day visa-free limit as a whole. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — evidence changed: from ~~(absent)~~ to processing, stayDays, extendable, fee (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement — evidence changed: from ~~(absent)~~ to stayDays, extendable, processing, fee (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement — evidence changed: from ~~(absent)~~ to stayDays, extendable, processing, fee (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)