Data updates: October 2026
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- Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Entries changed: from
singleto null (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Passport validity rule changed: from
valid-for-stayto other (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— FAQ: do I need a visa changed: from
For most Western travelers, no. Citizens of the EU and EEA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel and most of Latin America enter visa-free, …to Not if your nationality is on the foreign ministry's list of countries whose citizens do not need a visa: … (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Peru— Tourist visa: fields and evidence changed: from
{"fee":"30 USD","processing":null,"validityDays":365,"stayDays":183,"entries":"multiple","extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null}}to {"fee":"30 USD","processing":null,"validityDays":365,"stayDays":183,"entries":"multiple"} (gob.pe )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Peru— Visa-free stay wording changed: from
most of the Americas … for most of them; Most visa-exempt visitors get 90 daysto the general rule: 90 days, extendable once (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Peru— Passport validity rule changed: from
6-months-on-arrivalto other (gob.pe )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Visa type fields and evidence changed: from
{"fee":[40,"USD"],"processing":null,"validityDays":90,"stayDays":null,"entries":"single","extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}}to {"fee":[40,"USD"],"processing":null,"validityDays":90,"stayDays":null,"entries":"single"} (philippineembassy-dc.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Visa type name and evidence changed: from
{"fee":null,"processing":{"minDays":7,"maxDays":12,"unit":"business-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":null,"entries":"single","extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null}} name: Philippine eVisa (9(a) temporary visitor visa)to {"fee":null,"processing":{"minDays":7,"maxDays":12,"unit":"business-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":null,"entries":"single","extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null}} name: Philippine eVisa (9(a) temporary visitor visa), single entry (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Visa type fields and evidence changed: from
{"fee":[3030,"PHP"],"processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":29,"entries":"single","extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} notes: PHP 500 visa waiver fee, PHP 1,000 application fee, PHP 500 certification fee, PHP 30 legal research fee and PHP 1,000 express fee, paid at a Bureau of Immigration office (the BI dates this table 6 March 2014). Further monthly extensions are possible afterward, up to 36 months in total for visa-free nationals.to {"fee":[3030,"PHP"],"processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":29,"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} notes: PHP 500 visa waiver fee, PHP 1,000 application fee, PHP 500 certification fee, PHP 30 legal research fee and PHP 1,000 express fee (the Bureau of Immigration dates this table 6 March 2014). Further extensions of stay are possible afterward; 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— 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, 2026Poland— 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, 2026Poland— 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, 2026Poland— 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, 2026Poland— 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, 2026Poland— 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}} (ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Poland— National Long-Stay Visa (Type D): fields and evidence changed: from
{"fee":"200 EUR","processing":null,"validityDays":365,"stayDays":365,"entries":"multiple","extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}}to {"fee":"200 EUR","processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":365,"entries":"multiple"} (gov.pl )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Poland— Student Visa (Type D — Studies): fields and evidence changed: from
{"fee":"200 EUR","processing":null,"validityDays":365,"stayDays":365,"entries":"multiple","extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}}to {"fee":"200 EUR","processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":365,"entries":"multiple"} (gov.pl )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Poland— Work Visa (Type D — Employment): fields and evidence changed: from
{"fee":"200 EUR","processing":null,"validityDays":365,"stayDays":365,"entries":"multiple","extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}}to {"fee":"200 EUR","processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":365,"entries":"multiple"} (gov.pl )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Poland— 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. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Poland— Schengen processing time changed: from
decided within 15–45 calendar daysto decided within 15 calendar days, a period that may be extended up to 45 days in individual cases (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), single entry for Russian nationals: entries changed: from
singleto null (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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. Portugal's visa portal lists EUR 67.50 for adults from Cabo Verde. (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Portugal— National Long-Stay Visa (Type D — Residency): processing, extension, notes changed: from
{"proc":{"minDays":0,"maxDays":60,"unit":"calendar-days"},"ext":{"possible":true,"days":null},"notes":"For stays over 90 days: work, study, family reunification and other residence purposes. Portugal's consular fee table (Portaria 91/2025/1) sets €110 for national visa applications."}to {"proc":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":60,"unit":"calendar-days"},"ext":{"possible":true,"days":90},"notes":"The residence visa allows its holder to enter Portugal in order to apply for a residence permit (Foreigners Act, art. 58). Portugal's consular fee table (Portaria 91/2025/1) sets €110 for national visas."} (diariodarepublica.pt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Residency visa for retirement, religious purposes or passive income: processing, extension, notes changed: from
{"proc":{"minDays":0,"maxDays":60,"unit":"calendar-days"},"ext":{"possible":true,"days":null},"notes":"For retirees and holders of passive income (pensions, rents, dividends) of at least the Portuguese minimum wage (€920/month in 2026)."}to {"proc":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":60,"unit":"calendar-days"},"ext":{"possible":true,"days":90},"notes":"For retirement, religious purposes or people living from passive income; for passive income the visa portal asks for a document certifying revenue from movable and immovable property, intellectual or financial assets. It bases means of subsistence on the minimum monthly salary, 920€ in 2026, for the first adult."} (diariodarepublica.pt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Residency visa for remote professional activity (digital nomads): processing, extension, notes changed: from
{"proc":{"minDays":0,"maxDays":60,"unit":"calendar-days"},"ext":{"possible":true,"days":null},"notes":"For remote workers employed by non-Portuguese companies; income requirement of four times the Portuguese minimum wage (€3,680/month in 2026)."}to {"proc":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":60,"unit":"calendar-days"},"ext":{"possible":true,"days":90},"notes":"For a professional activity done remotely. The visa portal asks for proof of average monthly income for the last three months with a minimum value equivalent to four monthly minimum guaranteed remunerations."} (diariodarepublica.pt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Student Visa (Type D — Studies): processing, extension, notes changed: from
{"proc":{"minDays":0,"maxDays":60,"unit":"calendar-days"},"ext":{"possible":true,"days":null},"notes":"Required for courses longer than 90 days; needs proof of enrollment, funds and health insurance."}to {"proc":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":60,"unit":"calendar-days"},"ext":{"possible":true,"days":90},"notes":"For research, study, higher education student exchange, internships and volunteer work. The visa portal says higher education students admitted to an officially recognised institution are exempt from presenting health insurance, travel insurance or means of subsistence."} (diariodarepublica.pt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Work Visa (Type D — Employment): processing, extension, notes changed: from
{"proc":{"minDays":0,"maxDays":60,"unit":"calendar-days"},"ext":{"possible":true,"days":null},"notes":"Requires an employment contract, a promise of employment or a demonstration of interest from an employer in Portugal."}to {"proc":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":60,"unit":"calendar-days"},"ext":{"possible":true,"days":90},"notes":"For subordinate work activity the visa portal asks for a work contract, work promise or demonstration of interest."} (diariodarepublica.pt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— Proof of funds text changed: from
Portugal sets a minimum means requirement for visitors: €75 per entry plus €40 per day of stay, or a statement of responsibility signed by a Portuguese citizen or legal resident.to The Schengen Borders Code requires non-EU visitors to have sufficient means of subsistence for the stay and the return. Portugal's visa portal says a Schengen visa holder should have or be able to legally obtain €75 for each entry and €40 for each day, or present a statement of responsibility signed by a national citizen or legal resident. (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Summary changed: from
Portugal 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 (general fee €90). Long-stay options include residency visas for people living from passive income and for digital nomads working remotely.to Portugal 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 authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (general fee €90). Long-stay options include residency visas for people living from passive income and for digital nomads working remotely. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Portugal— 90/180 tip changed: from
The 90-day limit counts across the entire Schengen Area, not just Portugal — days spent in Spain or France count against the same allowance.to The 90-day limit counts stays across the whole Schengen Area, not only in Portugal. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Portugal— FAQ: passive-income visa changed: from
This visa requires stable passive income (pension, rents, dividends) of at least the Portuguese minimum wage — €920 per month in 2026. The visa fee is €110 and the visa leads to a residence permit.to For passive income, Portugal's visa portal asks for a document certifying revenue from movable and immovable property, intellectual or financial assets, and it bases means of subsistence on the minimum monthly salary: 920€ in 2026 for the first adult. The national visa fee is €110, and the Foreigners Act says the residence visa allows its holder to enter Portugal in order to apply for a residence permit. (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Portugal— FAQ: digital nomad visa changed: from
Yes. The residency visa for remote professional activity is for remote workers employed by companies outside Portugal. You must show average monthly income of four times the Portuguese minimum wage — €3,680 per month in 2026 — over the last three months. The visa fee is €110.to Yes. Portugal's visa portal lists a residency visa for the exercise of a professional activity done remotely (digital nomads). It asks for proof of average monthly income for the last three months with a minimum value equivalent to four monthly minimum guaranteed remunerations. The national visa fee is €110. (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Fee notes and evidence changed: from
{"fee":[100,"QAR"],"processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":null,"entries":null} notes: Hayya states the A1 visa costs QAR 100, paid on final approval and non-refundable.to {"fee":[100,"QAR"],"processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":null,"entries":null} notes: Hayya states the E-Visa fee is QAR 100 and non-refundable, payable within 14 days of the status changing to "Pending Payment". (hayya.qa )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Visa fee changed: from
{"fee":[100,"QAR"],"processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":null,"entries":null} notes: Paid at the airport, according to Qatar Tourism's nationality checker. For some nationalities, Iran among them, the checker requires a visa-on-arrival-eligible hotel stay booked in advance on Discover Qatar.to null (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Visa type evidence changed: from
{"fee":[76,"QAR"],"processing":null,"validityDays":730,"stayDays":90,"entries":"multiple"}to {"fee":[76,"QAR"],"processing":null,"validityDays":730,"stayDays":90,"entries":"multiple"} (hayya.qa )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Visa type evidence changed: from
{"fee":[100,"QAR"],"processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":30,"entries":"single"}to {"fee":[100,"QAR"],"processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":30,"entries":"single"} (hayya.qa )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Text changed: from
Qatar Tourism says 102 nationalities, including the UK and EU states, are eligible for visa-free entry, while others obtain an e-visa through the official Hayya platform or, for some nationalities, a visa on arrival for QAR 100; US citizens receive a multiple-entry visa issued on Hayya for QAR 76.to Qatar Tourism lists nationalities, including the UK and the EU states, as eligible for visa-free entry; others obtain an e-visa through the official Hayya platform (QAR 100 for the Tourist Visa A1) or, for some nationalities, a visa on arrival. US citizens receive the multiple-entry Visa-Free for US Citizens (F1) on Hayya for QAR 76. (hayya.qa )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Text changed: from
No official source we could read requires insurance for visits of 30 days or less. Visitors staying longer than 30 days must buy health insurance from a Ministry of Public Health-registered insurer before travelling; the standard premium is QAR 50 per person per month.to No official source we could read requires insurance for visits of 30 days or less. The UK government says visitors staying in Qatar for more than 30 days must buy health insurance from a registered Ministry of Public Health insurance provider before they travel, and that the standard premium is QAR 50 per person per month. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Tourist visa processing changed: from
5–10 business daysto up to 10 business days (min null) (ambacongo-us.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Tourist visa entries changed: from
singleto multiple (ambacongo-us.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Tourist visa stay changed: from
30to null (ambacongo-us.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Tourist visa extendable changed: from
{"possible":true,"days":null}to (removed) (ambacongo-us.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Tourist fee notes changed: from
At the embassy in Washington, which serves the United States, Canada and Mexico: USD 200, paid in cash at drop-off or by money order, and not refunded once the application is submitted. Other embassies set their own fees.to At the embassy in Washington: USD 200, paid in cash at drop-off or by money order, and not refunded once the application is submitted. (ambacongo-us.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Business visa processing minimum changed: from
7to null (ambacongo-us.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Business fee notes changed: from
At the embassy in Washington, which serves the United States, Canada and Mexico; cash at drop-off or money order, not refunded. The embassy in Paris charges EUR 55 for a 15-day visa and EUR 110 for a 91-day visa. Other embassies set their own fees.to At the embassy in Washington: USD 200, cash at drop-off or money order, not refunded. The embassy in Paris charges EUR 55 for a 15-day visa (EUR 110 express). (ambacongofr.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Rwanda VOA stay changed: from
90to null (sgg.cg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Rwanda VOA entries changed: from
singleto null (sgg.cg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Passport validity rule changed: from
6-months-on-arrivalto other (ambacongofr.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— FAQ Congo vs DRC changed: from
No. The Republic of the Congo (capital Brazzaville) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (capital Kinshasa) are different countries facing each other across the Congo River, each with its own visa. A visa for one is not valid for the other.to No. The Republic of the Congo (capital Brazzaville) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (capital Kinshasa) are different countries. The UK government lists the Democratic Republic of the Congo among the countries the Republic of the Congo shares land boundaries with, and its travel advice describes the river border crossing between Brazzaville and Kinshasa. (assets.publishing.service.gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Tip two Congos changed: from
Do not confuse the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa) across the river: they are separate countries, each with its own visa.to Do not confuse the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa) across the river: they are separate countries. (assets.publishing.service.gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Romania— Processing, entries, extension changed: from
{"processing":{"minDays":15,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"},"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null},"fee":90}to {"processing":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"},"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Romania— Processing, entries, extension changed: from
{"processing":{"minDays":10,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"},"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null},"fee":35}to {"processing":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"},"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Romania— Processing, entries, extension changed: from
{"processing":{"minDays":10,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"},"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null},"fee":35}to {"processing":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"},"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Romania— Processing, entries, extension changed: from
{"processing":{"minDays":10,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"},"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null},"fee":35}to {"processing":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":30,"unit":"calendar-days"},"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Romania— Processing, entries, extension changed: from
{"processing":{"minDays":15,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"},"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null},"fee":67.5}to {"processing":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"},"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Romania— Processing, entries, extension changed: from
{"processing":{"minDays":15,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"},"entries":"single","extendable":{"possible":false,"days":null},"fee":90}to {"processing":{"minDays":null,"maxDays":45,"unit":"calendar-days"},"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Romania— Fee notes changed: from
Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. Fee set EU-wide since June 11, 2024. Applications start on the official eVisa portal and are decided by the Romanian consulate serving your residence.to Children aged 6 to 11: €45; children under six: no fee. Romania's e-Viza portal is where the visa file is completed and sent to the Romanian diplomatic mission or consular office the applicant chooses. (evisa.mae.ro )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Romania— Entries and validity changed: from
{"entries":"multiple","validityDays":null}to {"entries":null,"validityDays":90} (eviza.mae.ro )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Romania— Onward ticket required changed: from
true (all)to null (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Romania— Proof of funds required changed: from
falseto true (all) (eviza.mae.ro )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Romania— FAQ: do I need a visa changed: from
EU/EEA and Swiss citizens don't need a visa. Citizens of the Schengen visa-waiver countries — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — can stay 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Other nationalities need a Schengen short-stay visa, applied for through Romania's official eVisa portal (evisa.mae.ro) and the consulate serving their residence.to EU/EEA and Swiss citizens don't need a visa. Citizens of the Schengen visa-waiver countries — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — can stay 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Other nationalities need a Schengen short-stay visa, applied for through Romania's official e-Viza portal (evisa.mae.ro), which sends the application to the Romanian diplomatic mission or consular office you choose. (evisa.mae.ro )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Russia— processing changed: from
{"minDays":0,"maxDays":4,"unit":"calendar-days"}to {"minDays":null,"maxDays":4,"unit":"calendar-days"} (evisa.kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Russia— extendable changed: from
{"possible":false,"days":null}to {"possible":true,"days":null} (evisa.kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Russia— validity, stay, entries, extendable changed: from
{"val":90,"stay":90,"ent":"single","ext":{"possible":false,"days":null}}to all null / removed (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Russia— stay, entries changed: from
{"stay":3,"ent":"single"}to null (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Russia— passport rule changed: from
6-months-beyond-stayto other (evisa.kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Russia— summary changed: from
Russia issues a unified 30-day eVisa to citizens of the 65 countries and territories on the Foreign Ministry's e-visa list (as of 8 October 2026), including all 27 EU member states, admits CIS neighbors and much of Latin America and the Gulf visa-free, and requires an embassy visa from US, UK, Canadian and Australian travelers. Note that the UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Russia and Canada says to avoid all travel.to Russia issues a unified eVisa (single entry, a stay of up to 30 days) to citizens of the countries on the list approved by the Russian Government; other foreign citizens need a visa unless an agreement provides visa-free entry, and the Foreign Ministry requires a consular visa of US, UK, Canadian and Australian travelers. The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Russia and Canada says to avoid all travel. (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Russia— FAQ answer changed: from
Most travelers do. Citizens of the 65 countries and territories on the Foreign Ministry's e-visa list (as of 8 October 2026) — including all 27 EU states, India, Japan and several Gulf monarchies — can use the unified 30-day eVisa, while CIS neighbors, much of Latin America and a handful of bilateral partners enter visa-free. US, UK, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens must obtain a visa from a Russian consulate.to Yes, unless an agreement exempts you. Citizens of the countries on the e-visa list approved by the Russian Government, including India, Japan and EU member states such as Germany, can use the unified 30-day eVisa; citizens of countries with visa-free agreements enter without a visa, and the Foreign Ministry's per-country table shows which. US, UK, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens must obtain a visa from a Russian consulate. (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Russia— FAQ answer changed: from
No. The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are not on the eVisa eligibility list, so their citizens need a visa from a Russian consulate; for a tourist visa the consulate asks for a confirmation from a registered tour operator or a hotel booking.to No. The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are not on the eVisa eligibility list, so their citizens need a visa from a Russian consulate; for a tourist visa the consulate asks for a confirmation from a tour operator on the federal register or, for citizens of countries on a list approved by the Russian Government, a hotel booking. (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Rwanda— Tourist visa (V-1): fields and evidence changed: from
{"fee":"50 USD","processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":30,"entries":"single","extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}}to {"fee":"50 USD","processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":null,"entries":"single"} (migration.gov.rw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Rwanda— East Africa Tourist Visa: fields and evidence changed: from
{"fee":"100 USD","processing":null,"validityDays":90,"stayDays":90,"entries":"multiple"}to {"fee":"100 USD","processing":null,"validityDays":90,"stayDays":null,"entries":"multiple"} (migration.gov.rw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Rwanda— Fee-waived visa on arrival: evidence changed: from
{"fee":"0 USD","processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":30,"entries":null}to {"fee":"0 USD","processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":30,"entries":null} with evidence (migration.gov.rw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Rwanda— 90-day free visa on arrival: evidence changed: from
{"fee":"0 USD","processing":null,"validityDays":90,"stayDays":null,"entries":null}to {"fee":"0 USD","processing":null,"validityDays":90,"stayDays":null,"entries":null} with evidence (migration.gov.rw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Rwanda— Visa on arrival for other nationalities changed: from
every other nationality receives a 30-day visa on arrival (USD 50)to every other nationality can get a visa on arrival; fee must not exceed USD 50 single / USD 70 multiple (migration.gov.rw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Rwanda— Passport validity rule changed: from
6-months-on-arrivalto other (migration.gov.rw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— eTA processing minimum changed: from
0to null (knatravelform.kn )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Visa entries changed: from
singleto null (mofa.gov.kn )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Visa extendable changed: from
{"possible":true,"days":null}to (removed) (mofa.gov.kn )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Visa entries changed: from
singleto null (mofa.gov.kn )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Extension entries changed: from
singleto null (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Visa-required list count changed: from
67 countries and territoriesto (count removed) (mofa.gov.kn )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— Saint Lucia Visitor's Visa: published fields on official evidence changed: from
{"fee":35,"processing":{"minDays":3,"maxDays":5,"unit":"business-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":null,"entries":"single","extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}}to {"fee":35,"processing":{"minDays":3,"maxDays":5,"unit":"business-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":null,"entries":null,"extendable":null} (govt.lc )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— Saint Lucia Business Visa: published fields on official evidence changed: from
{"fee":40,"processing":{"minDays":3,"maxDays":5,"unit":"business-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":null,"entries":"single","extendable":null}to {"fee":40,"processing":{"minDays":3,"maxDays":5,"unit":"business-days"},"validityDays":null,"stayDays":null,"entries":null,"extendable":null} (govt.lc )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— Visa issued at the port of entry: published fields on official evidence changed: from
{"fee":null,"processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":null,"entries":"single","extendable":null}to {"fee":null,"processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":null,"entries":null,"extendable":null} (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— Extension of Stay (Immigration Department): published fields on official evidence changed: from
{"fee":null,"processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":null,"entries":"single","extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}}to {"fee":null,"processing":null,"validityDays":null,"stayDays":null,"entries":null,"extendable":{"possible":true,"days":null}} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)