Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Armenia— tip changed: from According to the UK Foreign Office, Armenia's land borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan are closed; the border with Iran is open to foreign nationals coming from Iran, though this can change at short notice. Overland you can otherwise enter from Georgia, or fly into Yerevan — there are direct flights from Istanbul. to According to the UK Foreign Office, Armenia's land borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan are closed, although there are scheduled direct flights between Yerevan and Istanbul; the border with Iran is open to foreign nationals coming from Iran, though this can change at short notice. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Armenia— driving text changed: from Armenia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Armenia yet. to Armenia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Australia— Stay changed: from ~~365~~ to null (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Australia— Fee notes changed: from ~~Tourist stream, applied for from outside Australia; from AUD 250 (concessions apply in limited circumstances). Home Affairs may grant a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months.~~ to Tourist stream, applied for from outside Australia; from AUD 250 (concessions apply in limited circumstances). Home Affairs says it generally grants a stay of 3 months and might grant a stay of up to 12 months in certain circumstances. (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Austria— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)~~ to Schengen short-stay visa (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Austria— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement~~ to Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Austria— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement~~ to Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Austria— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement~~ to Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Austria— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement~~ to Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Austria— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Russian nationals~~ to Schengen short-stay visa for Russian nationals (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Austria— Visa type name changed: from ~~National Visa (Type D)~~ to Visa D (long-stay visa) (ris.bka.gv.at )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Austria— Visa type name; validity changed: from ~~{"name":"Student Residence Permit (with Visa D)","validityDays":365}~~ to {"name":"Residence permit \"Student\" (Aufenthaltsbewilligung „Student“)","validityDays":null} (ris.bka.gv.at )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Austria— Visa type name; validity changed: from ~~{"name":"Red-White-Red Card (skilled workers)","validityDays":730,"ev":"The Red-White-Red Card is generally issued for a period of 24 months."}~~ to {"name":"Red-White-Red Card — skilled worker in a shortage occupation","validityDays":720,"ev":"As a third-country citizen, you may apply for a Red-White-Red Card as a Skilled Worker in a Shortage Occupation valid for 24 months"} (migration.gv.at )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Austria— Proof of funds changed: from ~~Austria sets no fixed daily amount: border officers assess sufficient means case by case.~~ to The European Commission's table of reference amounts required for the crossing of the external border, fixed by national authorities, gives Austria's minimum amount per day and per person as "on a case-by-case basis". (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Austria— Summary: visa fee changed: from Austria 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 (EU) 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 costing €90. Longer stays run through the national Visa D or a residence title such as the Red-White-Red Card. to Austria 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 (EU) 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and nationals on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (€90 under the Visa Code, or €35 for Armenian, Azerbaijani and Belarusian nationals and €67.50 for Cabo Verdean nationals under EU visa facilitation agreements). Longer stays run through the national Visa D or a residence title such as the Red-White-Red Card. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Austria— FAQ: visa fee changed: from The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11. It allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. Austria's national Visa D costs €195 (€97 for children under 6) under the Fees Act. to The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11 under the Visa Code; under EU visa facilitation agreements Armenian, Azerbaijani and Belarusian nationals pay €35 and Cabo Verdean nationals €67.50. It allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. Austria's national Visa D costs €195 (€97 for children under 6) under the Fees Act. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Azerbaijan— e-Visa fee changed: from ~~{"amount": 29, "currency": "USD", "notes": "USD 20 state fee plus a USD 9 ASAN Visa service fee. The standard e-Visa is issued within 3 working days; an urgent e-Visa is issued within 3 hours."}~~ to {"amount": 20, "currency": "USD", "notes": "Plus a USD 9 service fee for processing the electronic visa application. The USD 20 fee is non-refundable under any circumstances."} (evisa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Azerbaijan— e-Visa name changed: from ~~ASAN e-Visa (single entry)~~ to e-Visa (single entry) (evisa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Azerbaijan— Visa name changed: from ~~Embassy tourist visa~~ to Ordinary entry visa (single entry) (mfa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Azerbaijan— FAQ: e-Visa fee changed: from ~~USD 29 in all~~ to USD 20 plus a USD 9 service fee (evisa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bahamas— How you apply changed: from ~~embassy~~ to evisa (mofa.gov.bs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bahamas— Visa name changed: from ~~Bahamas visitor visa~~ to Self-Sponsored Visitor Visa (mofa.gov.bs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bahamas— Arabic gaps changed: from ~~missing~~ to driving.text, 3 conflictStates (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bahrain— visa type name changed: from ~~Tourist eVisa (2 weeks)~~ to Two-week single-entry eVisa (npra.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bahrain— visa type name changed: from ~~Visa on Arrival~~ to Two-week single-entry visit visa on arrival (evisa.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bahrain— visa type name and method changed: from ~~{"name": "Sponsored Visit Visa (NPRA)", "method": "embassy"}~~ to {"name": "Visit visa (applied for by a guarantor in Bahrain)", "method": "evisa"} (npra.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bahrain— passport validity rule and text changed: from {"rule": "6-months-on-arrival", "text": "NPRA asks eVisa applicants for a passport valid for more than 6 months, and the UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Bahrain."} to {"rule": "other", "text": "NPRA asks eVisa applicants for a passport valid for more than 6 months. For the visa on arrival, NPRA's eVisa portal says the passport must be valid for the length of time you will be in Bahrain or the length of the visa, whichever is longer. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Bahrain."} (evisa.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bahrain— FAQ answer changed: from NPRA offers residents of GCC states, whatever their nationality, a two-week single-entry eVisa applied for online from outside Bahrain, with the GCC residence permit attached and a return visa valid for at least 3 months; issuance takes one working day. to NPRA offers GCC residents a two-week single-entry eVisa applied for online from outside Bahrain, with the GCC residence permit attached and a return visa valid for at least 3 months; issuance takes one working day. (npra.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— Visa on arrival entries changed: from ~~{"entries":null}~~ to {"entries":"single"} (immi.specialbranch.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— Visa type name changed: from ~~Tourist Visa (embassy / online application)~~ to Tourist (T) visa (immi.specialbranch.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— Visa type name changed: from ~~Business Visa~~ to Business (B) visa (immi.specialbranch.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— Passport validity changed: from The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date your visa starts, and that a Bangladeshi visa starts on its date of issue, not on your date of travel. It also says the passport needs at least 2 blank pages and no damage. to Bangladesh's Visa Policy 2026 says all visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date your visa starts, and that a Bangladeshi visa starts on its date of issue, not on your date of travel. It also says the passport needs at least 2 blank pages and no damage. (immi.specialbranch.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— Summary changed: from Citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the countries of Europe, Brazil, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Turkey, Egypt and the Gulf states can obtain a 30-day visa on arrival (US$50 plus processing fees) at designated ports of entry, at the immigration officer's discretion, while other nationalities, including Indian citizens, apply for a visa through a Bangladeshi mission, starting on the official portal visa.gov.bd. The immigration police say citizens of Barbados, Bhutan, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago need no visa for stays of up to 90 days. to Citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the countries of Europe, Brazil, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Turkey, Egypt and the Gulf states travelling for tourism or business can obtain a 30-day single-entry visa on arrival (US$50 plus processing fees) at designated ports of entry, at the immigration officer's discretion, while nationalities the immigration police list as needing a visa, including Indian citizens, apply for a visa through a Bangladeshi mission, starting on the official portal visa.gov.bd. The immigration police say citizens of Barbados, Bhutan, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago need no visa for stays of up to 90 days. (immi.specialbranch.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— FAQ: who gets a visa on arrival changed: from Citizens of the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the countries of Europe, Brazil, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Turkey, Egypt and the Gulf states can obtain a 30-day visa on arrival for US$50 plus processing fees. Other nationalities apply through a Bangladeshi mission, starting online at visa.gov.bd, where the fee schedule lists the fee for each nationality. The immigration police say citizens of Barbados, Bhutan, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago need no visa for stays of up to 90 days. to Citizens of the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the countries of Europe, Brazil, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Turkey, Egypt and the Gulf states travelling for tourism or business can obtain a 30-day single-entry visa on arrival for US$50 plus processing fees. Nationalities the immigration police list as needing a visa apply through a Bangladeshi mission, starting online at visa.gov.bd, where the fee schedule lists the fee for each nationality. The immigration police say citizens of Barbados, Bhutan, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago need no visa for stays of up to 90 days. (immi.specialbranch.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— Visa type name changed: from ~~Barbados visitor visa~~ to Entry visa (immigration.gov.bb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— Processing time changed: from ~~{"minDays":null,"maxDays":7,"unit":"business-days"}~~ to (none) (visitbarbados.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— Onward ticket text changed: from ~~The Immigration Department lists a return ticket to your country of residence, and your intended address, among the requirements for visitors.~~ to The Immigration Department lists a return ticket to your country of residence, with a passport valid for the trip, the intended address and evidence of personal support, under 'Things to Know' for visitors to Barbados. (immigration.gov.bb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— Proof of funds text changed: from ~~Visitors must carry evidence of personal support, along with a return ticket and their intended address. No minimum sum is published.~~ to The Immigration Department lists evidence of personal support, with a return ticket and the intended address, under 'Things to Know' for visitors to Barbados. No minimum sum is published. (immigration.gov.bb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— FAQ answer changed: from Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth countries enter without a visa; the foreign ministry's list gives US, Canadian and many Commonwealth nationals up to six months, and EU citizens 90 days in any 180-day period. If your nationality needs a visa, the Immigration Department says it must be granted before you book travel. to Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth countries enter without a visa; the foreign ministry's list gives US, Canadian and many Commonwealth nationals up to six months, and EU citizens 90 days in any 180-day period. If your nationality needs a visa, the Immigration Department says you should apply and be granted permission to travel before booking. (immigration.gov.bb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— FAQ answer changed: from It depends on your passport. The foreign ministry's visa list gives US, Canadian and many Commonwealth nationals up to six months, EU and Schengen citizens 90 days in any 180-day period, and some nationalities 28 to 90 days; the UK government says British visitors are told how long they can stay when they arrive. Permission to enter is granted by the Immigration Officer at the port of entry. Extensions are handled by the Immigration Department at its headquarters, for a BBD 100 application fee. to It depends on your passport. The foreign ministry's visa list gives US, Canadian and many Commonwealth nationals up to six months, EU citizens 90 days in any 180-day period, and some nationalities 28 to 90 days; the UK government says British visitors are told how long they can stay when they arrive. Permission to enter is granted by the Immigration Officer at the port of entry. Extensions are handled by the Immigration Department at its headquarters, for a BBD 100 application fee. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belarus— Driving text changed: from Belarus is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Belarus yet. to Belarus is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belarus— evidence.name/method changed: from ~~none~~ to embassy-c, embassy-d, evisa (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belarus— travelInsurance changed: from ~~{"minCoverage": {"amount": 10000, "currency": "EUR"}, "alsoStatedOn": null}~~ to {"minCoverage": null, "alsoStatedOn": "https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/viezd_vyezd/general/"} (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)~~ to Schengen short-stay visa (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement~~ to Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement~~ to Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement~~ to Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement~~ to Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Russian nationals~~ to Schengen short-stay visa for Russian nationals (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Visa type name changed: from ~~Long-Stay Visa (Type D)~~ to Long stay visa D (unitedarabemirates.diplomatie.belgium.be )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Proof of funds changed: from ~~{"amount":{"value":95,"currency":"EUR","per":"day"},"text":"Belgium's reference amount is €95 per person per day when staying at a hotel and €45 per day when staying with a private individual."}~~ to {"amount":null,"text":"The European Commission's table of reference amounts required for the crossing of the external border, fixed by national authorities, gives Belgium's minimum amount per day and per person as EUR 45 for aliens staying with a private individual and EUR 95 for aliens staying at a hotel."} (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Driving text changed: from Belgium is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Belgium yet. to Belgium is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Summary: visa fee changed: from Belgium 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 (EU) 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a €90 Schengen short-stay visa applied for through a Belgian embassy or visa center. to Belgium 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 (EU) 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and nationals on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (€90 under the Visa Code, or €35 for Armenian, Azerbaijani and Belarusian nationals and €67.50 for Cabo Verdean nationals under EU visa facilitation agreements), applied for through a Belgian embassy or visa center. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— FAQ: visa fee changed: from EU, EEA and Swiss 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 (EU) 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 €90 Schengen short-stay visa from a Belgian embassy or visa center. to EU, EEA and Swiss 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 (EU) 2018/1806) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — can visit visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Nationals on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (€90 under the Visa Code, or €35 for Armenian, Azerbaijani and Belarusian nationals and €67.50 for Cabo Verdean nationals under EU visa facilitation agreements) from a Belgian embassy or visa center. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— FAQ: visa fee changed: from ~~€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6–11 and free for under-6s. The fee is set EU-wide. Applications go through the Belgian mission or visa center serving your place of residence.~~ to €90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6–11 and free for under-6s. The fee is set EU-wide; under EU visa facilitation agreements Armenian, Azerbaijani and Belarusian nationals pay €35 and Cabo Verdean nationals €67.50. Applications go through the Belgian mission or visa center serving your place of residence. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— visa type name changed: from ~~Consular Tourist Visa~~ to Tourist Visa (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— fee notes changed: from Single-entry visa, valid 6 months: BZD 200 for most nationalities, BZD 750 for nationals of India, Nepal, Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and BZD 3,000 for nationals of the People's Republic of China. A multiple-entry visa, valid 12 months, costs BZD 300, 1,000 or 4,000 respectively. to Single-entry visa, valid 6 months: BZD 200 for most nationalities, BZD 750 for nationals of India, Nepal, Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and BZD 3,000 for nationals of the People's Republic of China. A multiple-entry visa, valid 12 months, costs BZD 300, 1,000 or 4,000 respectively; the department says you may qualify for one if you hold a temporary status in Belize. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— driving rules text changed: from Benin is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Benin yet. to Benin is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— summary changed: from Benin is visa-free for citizens of every African country, while all other visitors apply online for the official e-Visa (evisa.bj) before travel. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended, but vaccination cards are no longer checked at the border. to Benin's e-Visa portal says Africans can visit Benin without a visa for 90 days; any other foreigner can apply online for the official e-Visa (evisa.bj), and Canada's travel advice says to obtain the visa before arriving. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended, but vaccination cards are no longer checked at the border. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— FAQ answer changed: from ~~Citizens of all African countries enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Everyone else — including EU, UK and US passport holders — must apply online for the official e-Visa at evisa.bj before travel.~~ to Benin's e-Visa portal says Africans can visit Benin without a visa for 90 days. Everyone else — including EU, UK and US passport holders — needs a visa: the portal allows any foreigner to apply online at evisa.bj, and Canada's travel advice says you must obtain your visa before arriving in Benin. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bhutan— Visa type method changed: from ~~eta~~ to visa-on-arrival (immi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bhutan— Requirement (India) changed: from ~~eta~~ to visa-on-arrival (immi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bhutan— Summary changed: from Everyone except citizens of India needs a Bhutan visa, applied for online (US$40) directly or through a licensed tour operator (Bangladeshi and Maldivian citizens can also get theirs on arrival), and visitors pay the Sustainable Development Fee — US$100 per person per night for most foreigners. Indian nationals instead obtain an entry permit and pay a lower daily fee. to Everyone except citizens of India needs a Bhutan visa, applied for online (US$40) directly, or by a tour operator on the traveller's behalf (Bangladeshi and Maldivian citizens can also get theirs on arrival), and visitors pay the Sustainable Development Fee — US$200 per person per night, discounted to US$100 for US-dollar-paying tourists until 31 August 2027. Indian nationals instead obtain an entry permit and pay a lower daily fee. (immi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bolivia— visa type name and source changed: from ~~{"name":"Tourist Visa (Group 2)","source":"https://migracion.gob.bo/autorizacionturismovisita"}~~ to {"name":"Tourist visa on arrival (HKSAR passport holders)","source":"https://www.immd.gov.hk/pdf/Visa-free%20Access%20or%20Visa-on-arrival%20for%20HKSAR%20passport%20list_Eng.pdf"} (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bolivia— visa type name changed: from ~~Consular Tourist Visa (Group 3)~~ to Consular tourist or visit visa (Group III) (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— name/method evidence changed: from ~~none~~ to name + method sentences (en.bhembassyqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— travel insurance text changed: from Visa applicants must hold travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 (or USD 50,000): the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Qatar lists it among the documents for a visa. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-free visitors. to The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Qatar lists travel insurance covering EUR 30,000 or USD 50,000 among the documents required for a visa. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-free visitors. (en.bhembassyqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— onward ticket text changed: from Visa applicants must submit a copy of their return air ticket: the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Qatar lists it among the documents for a visa. No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for visa-free visitors. to The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Qatar lists a photocopy of the return air ticket among the documents required for a visa. No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for visa-free visitors. (en.bhembassyqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— conditional waiver text changed: from Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa or a residence permit issued by a Schengen state, an EU member state or the United States can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free, whatever their nationality. A single uninterrupted stay may last up to 30 days, with up to 90 days in total in any 180-day period, and never beyond the validity of the visa or permit. to Citizens of countries with which Bosnia and Herzegovina has a visa regime can enter visa-free if they hold a valid multiple-entry visa or a residence permit issued by a Schengen state, an EU member state or the United States. A single uninterrupted stay may last up to 30 days, with up to 90 days in total in any 180-day period, and never beyond the validity of the visa or permit. (fipa.vijeceministara.gov.ba )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— driving text changed: from Bosnia and Herzegovina is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Bosnia and Herzegovina yet. to Bosnia and Herzegovina is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Botswana— Visa type name changed: from ~~eVisa (tourist)~~ to Tourism visa (online application) (gov.bw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Botswana— Stay changed: from 30 to (none) (evisa.gov.bw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Botswana— Visa type name changed: from ~~Tourist visa (embassy)~~ to Tourism visa (immigration office or mission) (gov.bw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Brazil— name/method evidence changed: from ~~none~~ to evidence.name on evisa; evidence.name/method on tourist-embassy and business-visit (Miami consulate VIVIS page) (gov.br )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Brazil— Arabic driving text changed: from ~~missing~~ to البرازيل طرف في اتفاقية فيينا ١٩٦٨ للمرور على الطرق (مجموعة معاهدات الأمم المتحدة). ولم نجد مصدراً رسمياً يذكر ما إذا كانت الرخصة الدولية مطلوبة إلى جانب الرخصة الوطنية، ولا المدة التي يجوز فيها استخدام رخصة أجنبية. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Brunei— Linked visa type changed: from ~~["voa-tourist"]~~ to ["voa-c2"] (mfa.gov.bn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Brunei— Linked visa type changed: from ~~["voa-tourist"]~~ to ["voa-c3"] (mfa.gov.bn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Brunei— Linked visa type changed: from ~~["voa-tourist"]~~ to ["voa-c4"] (mfa.gov.bn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Brunei— Visa-type name changed: from ~~Visit visa (embassy)~~ to Social visit visa (through a Brunei mission abroad) (mfa.gov.bn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bulgaria— name, entries, fee notes changed: from {"name": "Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Russian nationals", "entries": null, "notes": "Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16). Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says children between 6 and under 12 are exempt from the visa fee. 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", "entries": null, "notes": "Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16). Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says children between 6 and under 12 are exempt from the visa fee. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (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 and will have to apply for a new visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, while exceptions are allowed for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders."} (ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bulgaria— Arabic conflict statement changed: from ~~(missing)~~ to اتفاقية ميكرونيزيا «لم تدخل حيز التنفيذ بعد» (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bulgaria— Arabic driving text changed: from ~~(missing)~~ to بلغاريا طرف في اتفاقيتي جنيف ١٩٤٩ وفيينا ١٩٦٨ للمرور على الطرق (مجموعة معاهدات الأمم المتحدة). أما ما إذا كانت رخصة القيادة الدولية مطلوبة إلى جانب الرخصة الوطنية، والمدة التي يجوز فيها استخدام رخصة أجنبية، فيحددهما قانون المرور الوطني ولم نتحقق منهما بعد بالنسبة إلى بلغاريا. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bulgaria— evidence.name changed: from ~~(none)~~ to From 31 March 2024, the Republic of Bulgaria issues uniform (Schengen) visas valid throughout the Schengen area. (mfa.bg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bulgaria— validity changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (mfa.bg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Burkina Faso— Visa type name changed: from ~~Embassy tourist visa~~ to Tourist short-stay visa (Visa Tourisme), applied for at an embassy (visaburkina.bf )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Burkina Faso— Visa type name changed: from ~~e-Visa (online application)~~ to Tourist short-stay visa (Visa Tourisme), applied for online (visaburkina.bf )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Burkina Faso— Tip changed: from ~~A tourist visa costs FCFA 66,000 and needs a booking of at least three nights at a Burkinabè hotel, health insurance for the whole stay and a medical certificate.~~ to A tourist visa costs FCFA 66,000 and needs a booking of at least three nights at a Burkinabè hotel, health insurance for the whole stay and a medical certificate. The government says nationals of African countries pay no visa fee since September 2025, though they still need the visa. (gouvernement.gov.bf )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Burkina Faso— Summary changed: from ECOWAS citizens enter Burkina Faso without a visa, and Malian and Nigerien citizens move freely within the Confederation of Sahel States. For everyone else the government’s visa portal says a visa is needed unless exempt, without listing the exemptions; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens need one, applied for online or through a Burkinabè embassy. Since 30 December 2025 the government applies equivalent visa measures to US nationals in reciprocity for US visa restrictions. The UK and Canadian governments advise against all travel because of the threat of terrorism and kidnapping. to ECOWAS citizens enter Burkina Faso without a visa, and Malian and Nigerien citizens move freely within the Confederation of Sahel States. For everyone else the government’s visa portal says a visa is needed unless exempt, without listing the exemptions; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens need one, and the UK tells UK residents to apply online or through the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels. Since 30 December 2025 the government applies equivalent visa measures to US nationals in reciprocity for US visa restrictions. The UK and Canadian governments advise against all travel because of the threat of terrorism and kidnapping. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Burkina Faso— FAQ answer changed: from ECOWAS citizens enter without a visa under the Confederation of Sahel States’ December 2024 declaration, and Malian and Nigerien citizens move freely within the Confederation. For other nationalities, the visa portal says every foreigner needs a visa unless exempt but does not list the exemptions; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens need a visa, applied for online or through a Burkinabè embassy. On 30 December 2025 the government announced that it would apply equivalent visa measures to US nationals, in reciprocity for the US decision to place Burkina Faso under full visa restrictions. to ECOWAS citizens enter without a visa under the Confederation of Sahel States’ December 2024 declaration, and Malian and Nigerien citizens move freely within the Confederation. For other nationalities, the visa portal says every foreigner needs a visa unless exempt but does not list the exemptions; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens need a visa, and the UK tells UK residents to apply online or through the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels. On 30 December 2025 the government announced that it would apply equivalent visa measures to US nationals, in reciprocity for the US decision to place Burkina Faso under full visa restrictions. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Burkina Faso— FAQ answer changed: from ~~Yes. The Ministry of Security's portal visaburkina.bf takes online visa applications, and the UK FCDO says you can apply online or through a Burkinabè embassy.~~ to Yes. The Ministry of Security's portal visaburkina.bf takes online visa applications, and the UK FCDO tells UK residents to apply online or through the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Burundi— Transit visa method changed: from ~~evisa~~ to visa-on-arrival (migration.gov.bi )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Burundi— EAC visa name; stay changed: from ~~{"name":"EAC visa (East African Community citizens)","stayDays":null}~~ to {"name":"EAC visa","stayDays":180} (migration.gov.bi )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Burundi— FAQ: EAC members changed: from The migration authority (CGM) lists a free “EAC entry visa” for citizens of East African Community member states — Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, the DR Congo and Somalia — valid for 1 to 6 months. to The migration authority (CGM) lists a free “EAC entry visa” for citizens of East African Community member states, valid for 1 to 6 months; the EAC names its Partner States as the DR Congo, Somalia, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania. (eac.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Cabo Verde— driving rules text changed: from Cabo Verde is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Cabo Verde yet. to Cabo Verde is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Cabo Verde— visa type name changed: from ~~Embassy tourist visa~~ to Tourism visa (embcv-usa.gov.cv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Cabo Verde— FAQ answer changed: from EU, UK and several other European citizens enter visa-free for up to 30 days, as do US, Canadian, Chinese and other nationalities on the government's visa-exemption list, and the ECOWAS citizens on that list for up to 90 days. The fee schedule sets CVE 5,000 for a tourist visa granted at the border, or CVE 2,500 if requested in advance on EASE, but no official page we could read names the nationalities that may get one. Since 1 January 2026, nationals of the countries on the government's visa-required list must get a visa from a Cabo Verde embassy before travel, including for transit. Every foreign traveler must pre-register on the EASE platform first. to EU, UK and several other European citizens enter visa-free for up to 30 days, as do US, Canadian, Chinese and other nationalities on the government's visa-exemption list, and the ECOWAS citizens on that list for 90 days (Guinea-Bissau 180 days). The fee schedule sets CVE 5,000 for a tourist visa granted at the border, or CVE 2,500 if requested in advance on EASE, but no official page we could read names the nationalities that may get one. Since 1 January 2026, nationals of the countries on the government's visa-required list must get a visa from a Cabo Verde embassy before travel, including for transit. Every foreign traveler must pre-register on the EASE platform first. (gov.cv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Cambodia— Visa type name changed: from ~~Cambodia Tourist eVisa (T class)~~ to Visa T (Tourist Visa), eVisa (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Cambodia— e-Arrival text changed: from Cambodia's e-Arrival card combines the immigration, customs and health declarations in one online form (web or Cambodia e-Arrival app). The portal says all travellers can submit it within 7 days before their arrival and that submission is free; it lists Techo (Phnom Penh), Siem Reap Angkor and Sihanoukville international airports. Canada's travel advice says the forms must be completed within 7 days of your scheduled arrival. to Cambodia's e-Arrival card combines the immigration, customs and health declarations in one online form (web or Cambodia e-Arrival app). The portal says all travellers can submit it within 7 days before their arrival and that submission is free; it lists Techo (Phnom Penh), Siem Reap Angkor and Sihanoukville international airports. Cambodia's eVisa portal says all travellers are required to fill in the e-Arrival even if they have been granted a visa, and Canada's travel advice says the forms must be completed within 7 days of your scheduled arrival. (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Cambodia— Summary changed: from Cambodia's eVisa portal issues the tourist visa online for 30 USD and a one-month stay; the UK, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens can also get one on arrival. ASEAN citizens enter visa-free. All travellers can submit the free Cambodia e-Arrival card within 7 days before arrival; Canada's travel advice says it must be completed. to Cambodia's eVisa portal issues the tourist visa online for 30 USD and a one-month stay; the UK, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens can also get one on arrival. ASEAN citizens enter visa-free. All travellers can submit the free Cambodia e-Arrival card within 7 days before arrival; Cambodia's eVisa portal says all travellers are required to fill it in, even visa holders. (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Cambodia— FAQ answer changed: from The Cambodia e-Arrival (CeA) is a free online form combining immigration, customs and health declarations, submitted within 7 days before arrival at arrival.gov.kh or via the Cambodia e-Arrival app. The portal says all travellers can submit it; Canada's travel advice says it must be completed within 7 days of your scheduled arrival. to The Cambodia e-Arrival (CeA) is a free online form combining immigration, customs and health declarations, submitted within 7 days before arrival at arrival.gov.kh or via the Cambodia e-Arrival app. The portal says all travellers can submit it, and Cambodia's eVisa portal says all travellers are required to fill it in even if they have been granted a visa; Canada's travel advice says it must be completed within 7 days of your scheduled arrival. (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)