Data updates: October 2026
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- Oct 9, 2026Hungary— Visa type name changed: from
National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) / Residence Permitto D visa to collect a residence permit (oif.gov.hu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Hungary— Proof of funds changed: from
Non-EU visitors may be asked to show sufficient funds: Hungary's reference amount is €40 per person per day.to The European Commission’s table of reference amounts required for the crossing of the external border, fixed by national authorities, lists EUR 40 per day and per person for Hungary. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Iceland— visa type name changed: from
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)to Schengen visa (island.is )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Iceland— residence permit visa type changed: from
{"name": "Long-Stay Residence Permit", "method": "embassy", "fee": {"amount": 40000, "currency": "ISK", "notes": "The Directorate of Immigration's fees for first residence permits include ISK 80,000 for work, ISK 70,000 for students, ISK 110,000 for a spouse, ISK 60,000 for children, ISK 120,000 for au pairs and ISK 40,000 for working holiday. Ísland.is says non-EEA/EFTA citizens who wish to reside in Iceland for longer than 90 days must apply for a residence permit."}}to removed (island.is )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026India— Driving changed: from
India is a party to the 1949 Geneva 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 India yet.to India is a party to the 1949 Geneva 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, 2026India— e-Medical Visa validity changed: from
365to 60 (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026India— e-Medical Visa notes changed: from
The e-Visa instructions give the e-Medical Visa multiple entries and one year (365 days) from the date of arrival; up to two e-Medical Attendant visas are granted per e-Medical Visa. Like every e-Visa it cannot be extended or converted. The portal's FAQ still gives 60 days from first arrival.to Multiple entries. The portal's FAQ gives a validity of 60 days from the first arrival in India; its e-Visa sub-category table gives one year (365 days) from the date of arrival. Up to two e-Medical Attendant visas are granted per e-Medical Visa. Like every e-Visa it cannot be extended or converted. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026India— Regular tourist visa name changed: from
Regular Tourist Visa (Embassy)to Tourist Visa (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026India— Proof of funds applies to changed: from
allto visa-applicants (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026India— Proof of funds changed: from
The e-Visa instructions say travellers should have sufficient money to spend during their stay in India. No official source we could read states an amount.to India's e-Visa instructions say the foreigner should have a return or onward ticket, with sufficient money to spend during the stay in India. No official source we could read states an amount. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026India— Onward ticket changed: from
eVisa applicants must hold a return or onward ticket and sufficient funds for the stay.to India's e-Visa instructions say the foreigner should have a return or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during the stay in India. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— fee notes changed: from
The e-VOA is paid online by debit or credit card; a visa on arrival bought at the airport is paid at the designated bank counter in the immigration area.to Payment for an e-VoA is by debit or credit card; a non-electronic visa on arrival obtained at the airport, seaport or land border is paid at a designated bank counter in the immigration inspection area. (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— fee notes changed: from
Same IDR 500,000 fee as the counter VOA, paid online in advance by debit or credit card.to Same IDR 500,000 fee as the counter visa on arrival; payment for an e-VoA is by debit or credit card. (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— visa type name changed: from
Tourist e-Visa — Single Entry (C1)to C1 Tourism Visitor Visa (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— fee notes changed: from
Official tariff for the 60-day single-entry tourism visa (IDR 1,000,000). The stay can be extended several times, up to 180 days in total.to Official tariff for the C1 visa (IDR 1,000,000), which gives a first stay permit of up to 60 days; the page says the stay permit can be extended several times up to 180 days. (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— quote and note (PH, VN, BY, BN, KH, CO, HK, KZ, LA, MO, MY, MM, PE, SG, SR, TH, TL) changed: from
Izin Tinggal dari fasilitas bebas visa ini tidak dapat diperpanjang dan tidak dapat dialihkan menjadi izin tinggal lain.to Fasilitas Bebas Visa merupakan merupakan kategori bebas visa yang diperuntukkan bagi warga negara tertentu untuk satu kali masuk ke Indonesia dengan izin tinggal maksimal 30 hari, dihitung sejak tanggal kedatangan. Izin Tinggal dari fasilitas bebas visa ini tidak dapat diperpanjang dan tidak dapat dialihkan menjadi izin tinggal lain. (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— summary changed: from
Indonesia offers a Visa on Arrival — or its online e-VOA version — of IDR 500,000 for 30 days, extendable once, to citizens of the countries on its list, admits ASEAN neighbors and a few other countries (including Brazil and Turkey) visa-free, and requires every arrival to submit a free customs declaration online before landing.to Indonesia offers a Visa on Arrival — or its online e-VOA version — of IDR 500,000 for 30 days, extendable once, to citizens of the countries on its list, admits the nationals on its visa-free list (among them Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brazil and Türkiye) for up to 30 days without a visa, and requires every passenger entering Indonesia to submit a free customs declaration online. (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— FAQ answer changed: from
Citizens of ASEAN member states — including the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia — and of Brazil, Turkey, Colombia, Peru, Suriname, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Hong Kong and Macau enter visa-free for up to 30 days. This visa-free entry cannot be extended or converted to another permit.to The Directorate General of Immigration's visa-free list names Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore, Myanmar, Laos, Timor-Leste, Suriname, Colombia, Hong Kong, Türkiye, Brazil, Peru, Kazakhstan, Macau and Belarus, as well as Singapore permanent residents passing through specific immigration checkpoints. Its A1 page gives a single entry with a stay of up to 30 days that cannot be extended or converted to another stay permit. (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— FAQ answer changed: from
Foreign tourists visiting Bali pay a one-off levy of IDR 150,000 via the official Love Bali portal (lovebali.baliprov.go.id), or at the payment counters at Bali's airport and ports.to Every international tourist who travels to Bali and does tourist activities pays a levy of IDR 150,000 per person, once while travelling in Bali, via the official Love Bali portal (lovebali.baliprov.go.id), at the payment counters at Bali's airport and ports, or through hotels, travel agents and attractions registered with Love Bali. The Love Bali FAQ lists exemptions, among them holders of diplomatic, official and student visas and of KITAS or KITAP stay permit cards. (lovebali.baliprov.go.id )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— tip changed: from
The UK Foreign Office advises using only the Indonesian immigration website (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) to get or extend a visa, says the All Indonesia arrival card is free, and warns against alternative websites or email links that ask for payment, and against fake visa agents.to The UK Foreign Office advises using the Indonesian immigration website to get or extend a visa and warns of scams by fake visa agents; it says the All Indonesia arrival card is a free service and that travellers should avoid alternative websites or email links that request payment for it. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Iran— processing changed: from
{"minDays": null, "maxDays": 12, "unit": "calendar-days"}to null (germany.mfa.ir )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Iran— name changed: from
Tourist visa for US citizens through Iran's Interests Section in Washington (via a travel agency or host in Iran)to Tourist visa for US citizens residing in the US or Canada, through Iran's Interests Section in Washington (via a travel agency or host in Iran) (daftar.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Iran— fee notes changed: from
USD 113 for expedited processing, plus a non-refundable insurance fee of USD 13 per application and a USD 40 processing and postage fee per package of up to 5 passports, paid by money order in US dollars to the "Embassy of Pakistan". Iran's Interests Section in Washington says citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada must apply only through travel agencies or their host in Iran, that the visa is issued electronically, that the average processing time is 10 business days (2 business days if urgent) from receipt of the documents, and that applicants must enter Iran within 45 days of issue and may stay for the period shown on the visa.to USD 113 for expedited processing, plus a non-refundable insurance fee of USD 13 per application and a USD 40 processing and postage fee per package of up to 5 passports, paid by money order in US dollars to the "Embassy of Pakistan". Iran's Interests Section in Washington says only applicants currently residing in the USA and Canada may apply through it, that citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada must apply only through travel agencies or their host in Iran, that the visa is issued electronically, that the average processing time is 10 business days (2 business days if urgent) from receipt of the documents, and that applicants must enter Iran within 45 days of issue and may stay for the period shown on the visa. (daftar.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Iran— name changed: from
Tourist visa for Canadian citizens through Iran's Interests Section in Washington (via a travel agency or host in Iran)to Tourist visa for Canadian citizens residing in the US or Canada, through Iran's Interests Section in Washington (via a travel agency or host in Iran) (daftar.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Iran— fee notes changed: from
USD 95 for expedited processing, plus a non-refundable insurance fee of USD 13 per application and a USD 40 processing and postage fee per package of up to 5 passports, paid by money order in US dollars to the "Embassy of Pakistan". Iran's Interests Section in Washington says citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada must apply only through travel agencies or their host in Iran, that the visa is issued electronically, that the average processing time is 10 business days (2 business days if urgent) from receipt of the documents, and that applicants must enter Iran within 45 days of issue and may stay for the period shown on the visa.to USD 95 for expedited processing, plus a non-refundable insurance fee of USD 13 per application and a USD 40 processing and postage fee per package of up to 5 passports, paid by money order in US dollars to the "Embassy of Pakistan". Iran's Interests Section in Washington says only applicants currently residing in the USA and Canada may apply through it, that citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada must apply only through travel agencies or their host in Iran, that the visa is issued electronically, that the average processing time is 10 business days (2 business days if urgent) from receipt of the documents, and that applicants must enter Iran within 45 days of issue and may stay for the period shown on the visa. (daftar.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Iran— name changed: from
Tourist visa for UK citizens through Iran's Interests Section in Washington (via a travel agency or host in Iran)to Tourist visa for UK citizens residing in the US or Canada, through Iran's Interests Section in Washington (via a travel agency or host in Iran) (daftar.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Iran— fee notes changed: from
USD 338 for expedited processing, plus a non-refundable insurance fee of USD 13 per application and a USD 40 processing and postage fee per package of up to 5 passports, paid by money order in US dollars to the "Embassy of Pakistan". Applicants with passports other than US or Canadian must send a copy of their valid immigration status document. Iran's Interests Section in Washington says citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada must apply only through travel agencies or their host in Iran, that the visa is issued electronically, that the average processing time is 10 business days (2 business days if urgent) from receipt of the documents, and that applicants must enter Iran within 45 days of issue and may stay for the period shown on the visa.to USD 338 for expedited processing, plus a non-refundable insurance fee of USD 13 per application and a USD 40 processing and postage fee per package of up to 5 passports, paid by money order in US dollars to the "Embassy of Pakistan". Applicants with passports other than US or Canadian must send a copy of their valid immigration status document. Iran's Interests Section in Washington says only applicants currently residing in the USA and Canada may apply through it, that citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada must apply only through travel agencies or their host in Iran, that the visa is issued electronically, that the average processing time is 10 business days (2 business days if urgent) from receipt of the documents, and that applicants must enter Iran within 45 days of issue and may stay for the period shown on the visa. (daftar.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Iraq— visa type name changed: from
Tourist Visa (embassy application)to Visa (Iraqi embassy or consulate) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Iraq— passport validity text changed: from
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival in Iraq.to Iraq's Foreign Ministry lists a passport valid for at least six months among the conditions for a visa request, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Iraq. (mofa.gov.iq )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Iraq— onward ticket appliesTo/text changed: from
{"appliesTo": "all", "text": "Have a return ticket, or a ticket out of Iraq to a third country, before you fly: without one, airlines may refuse boarding, according to UK government travel advice. No Iraqi official source we could find states the rule."}to {"appliesTo": "visa-applicants", "text": "The UK government tells British travellers, who must apply for an Iraqi e-visa, to have a return ticket or a ticket out of Iraq to a third destination in place: without one there is a risk of the airline refusing boarding. No Iraqi official source we could find states the rule."} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Iraq— driving text changed: from
Iraq 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 Iraq yet.to Iraq 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, 2026Iraq— summary changed: from
Iraq has ended visa on arrival: the UK, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens need a visa before they travel, from Iraq's e-Visa portal or, Canada adds, an Iraqi embassy. The UK FCDO gives the e-Visa fee as USD 160; Iraq's portal says it is valid 30 days, the FCDO says 60. The Kurdistan Region issues its own e-Visa, valid only inside the Kurdistan Region.to The UK government says visit visas are no longer issued on arrival in Iraq, and the UK, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens need a visa before they travel, from Iraq's e-Visa portal or, Canada adds, an Iraqi embassy. The UK FCDO gives the e-Visa fee as USD 160; Iraq's portal says it is valid 30 days, the FCDO says 60. The Kurdistan Region issues its own e-Visa, valid only inside the Kurdistan Region. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ireland— driving text changed: from
Ireland is a party to the 1949 Geneva 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 Ireland yet.to Ireland is a party to the 1949 Geneva 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, 2026Ireland— Arabic driving text changed: from
missingto أيرلندا طرف في اتفاقية جنيف ١٩٤٩ 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, 2026Ireland— processing changed: from
{"minDays": null, "maxDays": 56, "unit": "calendar-days"}to null (irishimmigration.ie )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ireland— name/method evidence changed: from
noneto evidence.name + evidence.method (irishimmigration.ie )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Israel— Visa type name changed: from
ETA-IL Electronic Travel Authorisationto ETA-IL electronic travel authorization (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Israel— Passport validity changed: from
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date you arrive in Israel.to The Population and Immigration Authority says that to apply for an ETA-IL your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of your arrival in Israel. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— 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, 2026Italy— visa type name changed: from
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreementto Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— visa type name changed: from
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreementto Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— visa type name changed: from
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreementto Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— visa type name changed: from
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreementto Schengen short-stay visa — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— visa type name changed: from
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Russian nationalsto Schengen short-stay visa for Russian nationals (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— 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. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas.to 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. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas, while allowing exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— summary changed: from
Italy 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, checked via the official Visto per l'Italia portal.to Italy 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 of the countries on its visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90 under the Visa Code). The Foreign Ministry's Visto per l'Italia portal asks four questions to find out whether you need a visa for Italy. (vistoperitalia.esteri.it )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— FAQ answer 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.to The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11. Under EU visa facilitation agreements, nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus pay €35 and nationals of Cabo Verde €67.50. It allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— FAQ answer changed: from
No. US passport holders can visit Italy and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel.to No. US passport holders can visit Italy and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need an ETIAS travel authorisation; the official ETIAS website gives the fee as EUR 20, and applicants under 18 or over 70 are exempt from paying. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— FAQ answer changed: from
ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once ETIAS starts, the €20 online authorization will be required before boarding.to ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official ETIAS website gives the application fee as EUR 20; applicants under 18 or over 70 are exempt from paying. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— passport validity changed: from
{"text":"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.","source":"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02016R0399-20240710"}to {"text":"Under the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(a)), a non-EU visitor's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.","source":"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02016R0399-20240710"} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— driving text changed: from
Italy 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 Italy yet.to Italy 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, 2026Italy— visa type name changed: from
National Long-Stay Visa (Type D)to National visa for long stays (type D) (ambwashingtondc.esteri.it )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— visa type name changed: from
Student Visa (Type D — Studies)to National visa for study purposes (ambwashingtondc.esteri.it )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— visa type name changed: from
Digital Nomad Visa (self-employed)to Digital nomad visa (for self-employed only) (conslondra.esteri.it )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— processing time changed: from
nullto {"minDays":null,"maxDays":120,"unit":"calendar-days"} (conslondra.esteri.it )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— visa type changed: from
{"id":"work","name":"Work Visa (Type D — Lavoro Subordinato)","fee":{"amount":116,"currency":"EUR","notes":"No official source we could read states the requirements for this visa."}}to removed (ambwashingtondc.esteri.it )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— tip changed: from
The UK FCDO says you need a pass to drive a private or hire car into the historic centre of many Italian cities. The boundaries are usually marked ZTL in black on a yellow background; cameras record registration numbers and drivers without a pass are fined.to The UK FCDO says you need a pass to drive a private or hire car into the historic centre of many Italian cities. The boundaries are usually marked ZTL in black on a yellow background; if you pass the sign, your registration number is likely to be caught on camera and you will be fined if you do not have a pass. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Italy— proof of funds changed: from
Italy sets means of subsistence on a sliding scale by trip length: for one traveler, €269.60 in total for stays of 1–5 days, €44.93 per day for 6–10 days, then a fixed sum plus a lower daily rate for longer stays (less per person for groups of two or more).to For admission for business, medical treatment, sports competitions, religious reasons, study, transit, transport or tourism, Italy sets means of subsistence on a sliding scale by trip length: for one traveler, €269.60 in total for stays of 1–5 days, €44.93 per day for 6–10 days, then a fixed sum plus a lower daily rate for longer stays (less per person for groups of two or more). (poliziadistato.it )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Jamaica— Visa type name changed: from
Jamaican Visitor's Visato Jamaican tourist visa (embwashington.mfaft.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Jamaica— Visa type name changed: from
Extension of Stay (PICA)to Extension of stay (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Jamaica— FAQ answer changed: from
It depends on your passport; PICA's visa table gives the rule nationality by nationality. It lists no visa required for the United States for 6 months; for 90 days for, among others, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Brazil, Mexico and South Korea; for 30 days for France, Spain, Portugal and Japan; and with no period for Canada, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries such as Australia and India. For Armenia, Georgia and some other nationalities a visa is required but may be obtained at the port of entry, where PICA's fee schedule lists the Port of Entry Visa at US$100. Others need a visa from a Jamaican consular office before travelling.to It depends on your passport; PICA's visa table gives the rule nationality by nationality. It lists no visa required for the United States for 6 months; for 90 days for, among others, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Brazil, Mexico and South Korea; for 30 days for France, Spain, Portugal and Japan; and with no period for Canada, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries such as Australia and India. For Armenia, Georgia and some other nationalities a visa is required but may be obtained at the port of entry, where PICA's fee schedule lists the Port of Entry Visa at US$100. Others need a visa, which Jamaica's Embassy in Washington says is normally issued, on application, by a Jamaican consular office. (embwashington.mfaft.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Japan— Visa type removed changed: from
{"id": "transit", "name": "Transit Visa"}to removed (laws.e-gov.go.jp )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Japan— Requirement changed: from
{"requirement": "embassy-visa", "maxStayDays": null}to {"requirement": "visa-free", "maxStayDays": 15} (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Japan— evidence.name changed: from
noneto evisa-single, short-term-single, short-term-multiple, work-coe (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Jordan— Driving changed: from
Jordan is a party to the 1949 Geneva 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 Jordan yet.to Jordan is a party to the 1949 Geneva 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, 2026Jordan— Visa on arrival name changed: from
Visa on Arrival — single entry (JOD 40)to Single-entry visa on arrival (jordanpass.jo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Jordan— Visa on arrival validity changed: from
nullto 30 (jordanpass.jo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Jordan— Visa on arrival extension changed: from
{"possible":true,"days":null}to {"possible":true,"days":60} (jordanpass.jo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Jordan— MOI tourist visa name changed: from
Tourist visa with prior approval (applied for by a Jordanian tourism office)to Tourist visa (applied for through a Jordanian tourism office) (moi.gov.jo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Jordan— MOI visit visa name changed: from
Visit visa with prior approval (applied for by a sponsor in Jordan)to Visit visa (applied for by a sponsor in Jordan) (moi.gov.jo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Jordan— Onward ticket changed: from
No official Jordanian source we could read states a general onward-ticket rule for visitors. The Ministry of Interior requires a return ticket only from air arrivals who get a visa on arrival on the strength of a foreign residence permit.to No official Jordanian source we could read states a general onward-ticket rule for visitors. The Ministry of Interior requires a return ticket of air arrivals who qualify through a residence of at least six months in a country whose nationals need no prior approval. (moi.gov.jo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— visa type name changed: from
Single-Entry Tourist eVisato Tourist electronic visa (category B12) (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— fee notes changed: from
The Foreign Ministry's e-visa page gives a consular fee of US$60 for the single-entry tourist eVisa (US$80 for business and medical eVisas). The same page says an eVisa is issued on an invitation from the Kazakh side, that paid consular fees are not refundable, that you may enter and leave Kazakhstan on an eVisa only through the international airports it names as Nur-Sultan and Almaty, and that you must carry a printed copy of the eVisa at the border and during your stay. It also says an eVisa is valid only for its recipient and does not cover accompanying persons.to The Foreign Ministry's e-visa page gives a consular fee of US$60 for the single-entry tourist eVisa (US$80 for business and medical eVisas). The same page says an eVisa is issued on an invitation from the Kazakh side, that paid consular fees are not refundable, that you may enter and leave Kazakhstan on an eVisa only through the checkpoints of the international airports of Nur-Sultan and Almaty (the Embassy in Washington's January 2026 QazETA notice says only through border crossing points of the international airports of Kazakhstan), and that you must carry a printed copy of the eVisa at the border and during your stay. It also says an eVisa is valid only for its recipient and does not cover accompanying persons. (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— FAQ answer changed: from
Eligible nationalities apply online at the Visa-Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz) for a single-entry tourist eVisa for a consular fee of US$60, on the strength of an invitation from the Kazakh side. It allows a stay of up to 30 days, and travellers holding an eVisa may enter and leave Kazakhstan only through international airport border crossings.to Eligible nationalities apply online at the Visa-Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz) for a single-entry tourist eVisa for a consular fee of US$60, on the strength of an invitation from the Kazakh side. It allows a stay of up to 30 days, and the Foreign Ministry's e-visa page says that eVisa holders may enter and leave Kazakhstan only through the checkpoints of the international airports of Nur-Sultan and Almaty; the Embassy in Washington's January 2026 notice says only through border crossing points of the international airports of Kazakhstan. (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— visa type name changed: from
Tourist Visa (Embassy)to Tourist visa (single-entry) (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— visa type name changed: from
QazETA Electronic Travel Authorization (optional during the pilot)to QazETA Electronic Travel Authorization (optional during the pilot) (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— visa type name changed: from
Visa on arrivalto Visa on arrival (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kenya— eTA processing changed: from
{"minDays": null, "maxDays": 3, "unit": "business-days"}to null (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— Summary changed: from
Kiribati waives visas for citizens of the countries and territories listed in its 2023 visa exemption order — including the UK, the US, China and Japan — who may stay up to 90 days in any 12 months. Everyone else must obtain a visitor visa before traveling. The exemption order requires a passport valid for at least six months on the day of departure from Kiribati, and the UK government says you must hold a ticket for return or onward travel and enough funds for your stay.to Kiribati waives visas for citizens of the countries and territories listed in its 2023 visa exemption order — including the UK, the US, China and Japan — who may stay up to 90 days in any 12 months. Everyone else must hold a visa to travel to Kiribati. The exemption order requires a passport valid for at least six months on the day of departure from Kiribati, and the UK government says you must hold a ticket for return or onward travel and enough funds for your stay. (mfa.gov.ki )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— FAQ answer changed: from
It depends on your passport. Kiribati's Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 waives the visa for citizens of the countries and territories it lists, including the UK, the US, China and Japan; they may stay up to 90 days in any 12 months. Everyone else must obtain a visitor visa before traveling.to It depends on your passport. Kiribati's Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 waives the visa for citizens of the countries and territories it lists, including the UK, the US, China and Japan; they may stay up to 90 days in any 12 months. Everyone else must hold a visa to travel to Kiribati. (mfa.gov.ki )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— Onward ticket changed: from
The UK government says you must hold a ticket for return or onward travel and enough funds for your stay. Kiribati's Immigration Procedures say an immigration officer may ask arriving passengers for evidence of onward travel arrangements.to The UK government says you must hold a ticket for return or onward travel and enough funds for your stay. Kiribati's Immigration Procedures say an immigration officer may ask arriving passengers for evidence of onward travel arrangements. For visitor visa applicants, the Procedures require the means to leave Kiribati, such as travel tickets out of Kiribati. (mfa.gov.ki )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— Proof of funds changed: from
Kiribati's Immigration Procedures say an immigration officer may ask arriving passengers for evidence of funds for their maintenance or of sponsorship; no amount is stated. The UK government says you must have enough funds for your stay.to Kiribati's Immigration Procedures say an immigration officer may ask arriving passengers for evidence of funds for their maintenance or of sponsorship; no amount is stated. The UK government says you must have enough funds for your stay. Visitor visa applicants must meet the funds or sponsorship requirements. (mfa.gov.ki )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— name/method evidence changed: from
noneto name + method sentences (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— proof of funds text changed: from
Visa applicants must prove sufficient funds for the stay and for the return or onward journey, and show where they will stay. No fixed amount is published.to Visa applicants must prove sufficient funds for the stay and for the return or onward journey, and give proof of accommodation or of sufficient means to pay for it. No fixed amount is published. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— passport validity rule changed: from
3-months-beyond-departureto other (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— summary changed: from
Kosovo waives short-stay visas (stays under 3 months) for the EU and Schengen area, the US, UK and Canada, most of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Gulf states, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Israel, Turkey and much of the Pacific, and for its neighbors; holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or Schengen residence permit can also visit for up to 15 days without a Kosovo visa. Other nationalities, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, apply at a Kosovo embassy.to Kosovo waives short-stay visas (stays under 3 months) for the EU and Schengen area, the US, UK and Canada, most of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Gulf states, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Israel, Turkey and much of the Pacific, and for its neighbors; holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or a biometric residence permit issued by a Schengen state can also visit for up to 15 days without a Kosovo visa. Other nationalities, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, apply at a Kosovo embassy. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— Family visit visa changed: from
{"name":"Sponsored Visit Visa","method":"embassy","category":"tourist"}to {"name":"Family Visit Visa","method":"evisa","category":"other"} (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— Onward ticket changed: from
The Ministry of Interior lists a confirmed round-trip flight ticket among the requirements for a Kuwait tourist visa.to The Ministry of Interior's tourist visa instructions list a confirmed travel ticket among the required documents. Its FAQ says the requirements vary by nationality and that generally you will need a valid passport, a recent photo and a confirmed round-trip flight ticket. (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— FAQ: Do I need a visa for Kuwait? changed: from
Nationals of the countries the Ministry of Interior lists, including the US, the UK, all EU member states, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea, can obtain a tourist visa online or on arrival at Kuwait International Airport (KWD 3, varying with nationality). Other nationalities can apply for the eVisa online if they hold a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist visa; holders of a US, UK, Schengen or GCC residence permit may qualify, depending on their occupation. The Ministry's family and business visit visas are requested by a family member residing in Kuwait or by a local company.to Nationals of the countries the Ministry of Interior lists, including the US, the UK, all EU member states, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea, can obtain a tourist visa online or on arrival at Kuwait International Airport (KWD 3, varying with nationality). Other nationalities can apply for the eVisa online if they hold a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist visa; holders of a US, UK, Schengen or GCC residence permit may qualify, depending on their occupation. The Ministry's visa platform says the family visa usually requires a family member residing in Kuwait to submit the request, and that a local company is required to apply for a business visit. (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— name/method evidence changed: from
noneto name (type TS) and e-Visa method sentences (evisa.e-gov.kg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— passport validity text changed: from
For a Kyrgyz visa the passport must stay valid for at least 6 months after the visa itself expires and have at least 2 blank pages. No Kyrgyz source we could read states a rule for visa-free visitors; the UK government says a passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day you arrive.to For a Kyrgyz visa the passport must stay valid for at least 6 months after the visa itself expires and have at least 2 blank pages. No Kyrgyz source we could read states a rule for visa-free visitors; the UK government tells British visitors that their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day they arrive. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— Arabic overlay changed: from
missingto added (cbd.minjust.gov.kg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Laos— Visa type name changed: from
Tourist visa on arrivalto Visa on arrival (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Laos— Visa type name changed: from
Tourist visa (embassy)to Tourist visa (Lao embassy or consulate) (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Laos— Summary changed: from
Laos admits nationals of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam visa-free for up to 30 days (Myanmar for 14), plus Japan, South Korea, Russia, Switzerland and others on bilateral or unilateral waivers. Many other nationalities can get a 30-day tourist visa — online through the official Lao eVisa, for the countries on its list, or on arrival at major airports and border crossings. For nationalities not on the eVisa list, no official source we could read states how they get a visa.to Laos admits nationals of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam visa-free for up to 30 days (Myanmar for 14), plus Japan, South Korea, Russia, Switzerland and others on bilateral or unilateral waivers. The Department of Immigration says most travellers can get a visa on arrival at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings, for a stay of up to 30 days; nationals of the countries on the Lao eVisa list can instead apply online for a tourist eVisa with a 30-day stay. For nationalities not on the eVisa list, no official source we could read states how they get a visa. (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Laos— FAQ answer changed: from
Nationals of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam enter visa-free for up to 30 days and Myanmar nationals for 14, and Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Russia and Mongolia have bilateral or unilateral waivers. Many other nationalities — including US, UK, EU, Canadian and Australian passport holders — gets a 30-day tourist visa either online via laoevisa.gov.la or on arrival at major entry points. For nationalities missing from the eVisa list, no official source we could read states how to get a visa.to Nationals of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam enter visa-free for up to 30 days and Myanmar nationals for 14, and Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Russia and Mongolia have bilateral or unilateral waivers. The Department of Immigration says most travellers can get a visa on arrival at major entry points for a stay of up to 30 days, and nationals of the countries on the Lao eVisa list can apply online at laoevisa.gov.la for a tourist eVisa with a 30-day stay. For nationalities missing from the eVisa list, no official source we could read states how to get a visa. (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Laos— FAQ answer changed: from
Yes. Tourist visas can be extended at most twice per arrival at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane (the Department's visa page says a visa on arrival can be extended once); no maximum length per extension is published. Apply at least 3 days before your stay expires; the fee is 20,000 kip per day plus 40,000 kip per application, and it takes 1-2 business days. Visa-exempt stays cannot be extended except in emergencies, with supporting documents.to Yes. The Department of Immigration says a visa can be extended at the Immigration Department in Vientiane or at a provincial immigration office, no more than twice per arrival (its visa page says a visa on arrival can be extended once); no maximum length per extension is published. The request must be made 3 days before the expiration date; the fee is 20,000 kip per day plus 40,000 kip per application, and consideration takes 1-2 business days. Visa-exempt stays cannot be extended except in emergencies or other necessary cases, with supporting documents. (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Laos— FAQ answer changed: from
Yes. US passport holders are not visa-exempt. Apply online for the Lao eVisa before travel or obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival at major airports and border crossings.to The United States is on the Lao eVisa portal's list of eligible countries, so US passport holders can apply online for the tourist eVisa before travel. The Department of Immigration also says most travellers can get a visa on arrival at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings. (laoevisa.gov.la )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Laos— FAQ answer changed: from
Both give a 30-day tourist stay. The eVisa is single-entry, processed within 3 working days, and accepted only at the designated eVisa ports, where it has its own lane; the visa on arrival is issued at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings, and can be extended once. No official page publishes either fee.to The eVisa gives a 30-day stay and the visa on arrival a stay of up to 30 days. The eVisa is single-entry, processed within 3 working days, and accepted only at the designated eVisa ports, where it has its own lane; the visa on arrival is issued at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings, and can be extended once. No official page publishes either fee. (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— 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)