Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Latvia— 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, 2026Latvia— 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, 2026Latvia— 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, 2026Latvia— 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, 2026Latvia— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), single entry for Russian nationals~~ to Schengen short-stay visa for Russian nationals (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— Entries changed: from ~~single~~ to null (ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— Fee notes changed: from Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. to Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. 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, 2026Latvia— Visa type name changed: from ~~National Long-Stay Visa (Type D)~~ to Long-stay visa (mfa.gov.lv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— Summary changed: from Latvia 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) get 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a €90 Schengen short-stay visa. Under a Cabinet regulation in force until 1 January 2027, Russian citizens may cross Latvia's external border only in limited cases, such as holders of an EU residence permit or a long-stay visa, family members of EU citizens, and humanitarian cases. to Latvia 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) get 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90; €35 for nationals covered by the EU's visa facilitation agreements). Under a Cabinet regulation in force until 1 January 2027, Russian citizens may cross Latvia's external border only in limited cases, such as holders of an EU residence permit or a long-stay visa, family members of EU citizens, and humanitarian cases. (mfa.gov.lv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— FAQ answer changed: from EU and EFTA citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Citizens of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (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 Schengen short-stay visa (€90) from a Latvian mission or visa center. to EU and EFTA citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Citizens of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (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 Schengen short-stay visa from a Latvian diplomatic or consular mission. Latvia's Foreign Ministry lists a standard fee of €90, and €35 for nationals of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Moldova under the EU's visa facilitation agreements. (mfa.gov.lv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lebanon— name/method evidence changed: from ~~none~~ to British citizens can normally apply for a free single-entry tourist or family visit visa on arrival at Beirut airport. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lebanon— visa type name changed: from ~~Embassy Tourist Visa~~ to Tourist or visit visa (General Security pre-authorization or Lebanese mission) (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lebanon— proof of funds text changed: from Nationalities given a one-month visa under General Security's Eighth Article (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and others) must show US$2,000 in cash or a certified bank cheque. Individual tourist visa applicants show a bank statement or credit card and proof of profession and salary. to Nationalities given a one-month visa under General Security's Eighth Article (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and others) must have a sum equivalent to US$2,000, or a cheque for the same amount certified by the bank concerned. Individual tourist visa applicants show a bank statement or credit card and proof of profession and salary. (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lebanon— passport validity rule changed: from ~~6-months-on-arrival~~ to other (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lebanon— summary changed: from Lebanon issues free one-month visas on arrival at Beirut airport to citizens of the EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia and many other countries — extendable to three months — while GCC nationals enter visa-free; other nationalities need a visa from a Lebanese embassy or prior approval from General Security, and Canada says travelers with evidence of travel to Israel may be refused entry. to Lebanon issues free one-month visas on arrival to citizens of the EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia and many other countries — extendable to three months — while GCC nationals enter visa-free; other nationalities need a visa from a Lebanese embassy or prior approval from General Security, and Canada says travelers with evidence of travel to Israel may be refused entry. (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lebanon— FAQ answer changed: from Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and many other countries receive a free one-month visa on arrival at Beirut airport, extendable to three months. GCC nationals enter visa-free. Other nationalities need a visa from a Lebanese embassy or prior approval from General Security before travel. to Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and many other countries receive a free one-month visa on arrival, extendable to three months. GCC nationals enter visa-free. Other nationalities need a visa from a Lebanese embassy or prior approval from General Security before travel. (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lebanon— FAQ answer changed: from ~~Nothing — the one-month visa issued on arrival at Beirut airport is free for eligible nationalities. Extensions to three months are handled by General Security in Lebanon.~~ to Nothing — General Security grants the one-month visa free of charge to the nationalities it lists. Extensions to three months are handled by General Security in Lebanon. (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lebanon— driving text changed: from Lebanon 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 Lebanon yet. to Lebanon 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, 2026Lesotho— How you apply changed: from ~~embassy~~ to evisa (homeaffairs.gov.ls )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— Visa name changed: from ~~Lesotho Tourist Visa (single entry)~~ to Entry visa (single entry) (gov.ls )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— How you apply changed: from ~~embassy~~ to evisa (homeaffairs.gov.ls )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— Visa name changed: from ~~Lesotho Visa (multiple entry)~~ to Entry visa (multiple entry) (gov.ls )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— Name changed: from ~~Visitor's stay extension~~ to Temporary permit extension (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— Arabic gaps changed: from ~~missing~~ to driving.text (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liberia— name changed: from ~~Tourist Visa (embassy)~~ to Tourist or business visa (embassy or consulate) (liberiaconsulate-ny.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liberia— name, method, validityDays, fee notes changed: from {"name": "Tourist e-Visa", "method": "evisa", "validityDays": 90, "notes": "Non-refundable, paid online by Visa or Mastercard. The visa is approved online and issued at Roberts International Airport only; the officer there grants 30 or 90 days depending on the planned visit. If there is a Liberian embassy in your country, you must apply there instead."} to {"name": "Visa on Arrival (applied for online before travel)", "method": "visa-on-arrival", "validityDays": null, "notes": "Non-refundable, paid online by Visa or Mastercard. Once approved, you must enter Liberia within 3 months; the visa is issued at Roberts International Airport only, and the officer there sets its validity (30 or 90 days) from the planned visit. If there is a Liberian embassy in your country, you must apply there instead."} (visaonarrival.lis.gov.lr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liberia— summary changed: from A Liberian visa is arranged before travel — through an embassy or Liberia's online eVisa channel — while ECOWAS citizens enter visa-free under the bloc's free-movement protocol, as do citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which left the bloc in January 2025 but remain on Liberia's exemption list. to Liberian visas are issued by Liberian embassies and consulates, and travellers from countries with no Liberian embassy can instead apply online for a Visa on Arrival, issued at Roberts International Airport. ECOWAS citizens enter visa-free under the bloc's free-movement protocol, as do citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which left the bloc in January 2025 but remain on Liberia's exemption list. (visaonarrival.lis.gov.lr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liberia— FAQ answer changed: from Yes. US passport holders must obtain a visa before travel from a Liberian embassy or consulate. The Consulate General in New York charges US citizens USD 180 for a three-year multiple-entry visa. Liberia's online e-visa, issued at Roberts International Airport, is for applicants with no Liberian embassy in their country. to Yes. US passport holders must obtain a visa before travel from a Liberian embassy or consulate. The Consulate General in New York charges US citizens USD 180 for a three-year multiple-entry visa. Liberia Immigration Service's Visa on Arrival, applied for online and issued at Roberts International Airport, is for applicants with no Liberian embassy in their country. (visaonarrival.lis.gov.lr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liberia— FAQ answer changed: from Only with approval in advance. Liberia Immigration Service's online e-visa (USD 102.50, non-refundable) is approved before travel and the visa is then issued at Roberts International Airport only; the service recommends applying at least 7 days before your flight. If there is a Liberian embassy in your country, you must apply there instead. to Only with approval in advance. Liberia Immigration Service's Visa on Arrival (USD 102.50, non-refundable) is approved before travel and the visa is then issued at Roberts International Airport only; the service recommends applying at least 7 days before your flight. If there is a Liberian embassy in your country, you must apply there instead. (visaonarrival.lis.gov.lr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— Business visa (embassy) changed: from ~~Business Visa, method embassy, no rows~~ to removed (evisa.gov.ly )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— Arabic gaps changed: from ~~missing~~ to 1 conflictStates (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— Schengen visa names (1 types) 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, 2026Liechtenstein— National Residence Permit (long stay) changed: from ~~method embassy, all fields null, no rows~~ to removed (gesetze.li )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— Onward ticket changed: from ~~true (all)~~ to null (Not stated) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— Arabic gaps changed: from ~~missing~~ to driving.text, 1 conflictStates (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Schengen visa names (6 types) 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, 2026Lithuania— National Visa (Type D — Long Stay) changed: from ~~National Visa (Type D — Long Stay) (method embassy, fee 140 EUR)~~ to removed (migracija.lrv.lt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Arabic gaps changed: from ~~missing~~ to driving.text, 1 conflictStates (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— 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, 2026Luxembourg— 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, 2026Luxembourg— 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, 2026Luxembourg— 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, 2026Luxembourg— 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, 2026Luxembourg— 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, 2026Luxembourg— 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, 2026Luxembourg— summary changed: from Luxembourg 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 via Luxembourg's missions or the Schengen partners that represent it abroad. to Luxembourg 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 of the countries on its visa-required list (Annex I) must obtain a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90 under the Visa Code) before entering Luxembourg. (mae.gouvernement.lu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— FAQ answer changed: from The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11, allowing up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. Guichet.lu does not publish a fee for the national long-stay (Type D) visa; it says long-stay visas are issued only by Luxembourg or Belgian embassies. to The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11, allowing up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. Under EU visa facilitation agreements, nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus pay €35 and nationals of Cabo Verde €67.50. Guichet.lu does not publish a fee for the national long-stay (Type D) visa; it says long-stay visas are issued only by Luxembourg or Belgian embassies. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— FAQ answer changed: from ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers across the Schengen Area 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 across the Schengen Area 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, 2026Luxembourg— FAQ answer changed: from 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), among them US, UK, Canadian and Japanese citizens, can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area (ETIAS is not yet in operation). Everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa before traveling. to 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), among them US, UK, Canadian and Japanese citizens, can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area (ETIAS is not yet in operation). Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa before traveling. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— 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://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/luxembourg/entry-requirements"} 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, 2026Luxembourg— driving text changed: from Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg yet. to Luxembourg 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, 2026Luxembourg— apply URL changed: from ~~https://guichet.public.lu/en.html~~ to https://mae.gouvernement.lu/en/services-aux-citoyens/visa-immigration.html (mae.gouvernement.lu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— apply URL changed: from ~~https://guichet.public.lu/en.html~~ to https://mae.gouvernement.lu/en/services-aux-citoyens/visa-immigration.html (mae.gouvernement.lu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— apply URL changed: from ~~https://guichet.public.lu/en.html~~ to https://mae.gouvernement.lu/en/services-aux-citoyens/visa-immigration.html (mae.gouvernement.lu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— apply URL changed: from ~~https://guichet.public.lu/en.html~~ to https://mae.gouvernement.lu/en/services-aux-citoyens/visa-immigration.html (mae.gouvernement.lu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— apply URL changed: from ~~https://guichet.public.lu/en.html~~ to https://mae.gouvernement.lu/en/services-aux-citoyens/visa-immigration.html (mae.gouvernement.lu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— apply URL changed: from ~~https://guichet.public.lu/en.html~~ to https://mae.gouvernement.lu/en/services-aux-citoyens/visa-immigration.html (mae.gouvernement.lu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— apply URL changed: from ~~https://guichet.public.lu/en.html~~ to https://mae.gouvernement.lu/en/services-aux-citoyens/visa-immigration.html (mae.gouvernement.lu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— visa type name changed: from ~~National Visa (Type D — Long Stay)~~ to Long-stay visa (Visa D) (mae.gouvernement.lu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— FAQ answer changed: from ~~Under the EU Visa Code, one Schengen state can represent another for visa applications where the other has no consulate.~~ to Under the EU Visa Code (Article 8), a Member State may agree to represent another Member State for the purpose of examining and deciding on visa applications on its behalf. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— visa type name changed: from ~~Visa on Arrival~~ to Entry Permit (visa-upon-arrival) (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— fee notes changed: from MOP 200 single entry or MOP 300 multiple entries within the 30-day stay; children under 12 and members of groups of 10 or more MOP 100 (MOP 150 multiple); family passports MOP 400 (MOP 600 multiple). Payable at the border checkpoint. to MOP 200 single entry or MOP 300 multiple entries within the stay granted (a maximum of 30 days); children under 12, and groups of at least 10 people organized by a single travel manager and presenting a collective travel document, MOP 100 (MOP 150 multiple); family passports MOP 400 (MOP 600 multiple). (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— visa type name changed: from ~~Advance Entry Visa (via Chinese diplomatic missions)~~ to Macao ordinary visitor visa (applied for through Chinese diplomatic missions) (fsm.gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— processing time changed: from ~~{"minDays":4,"maxDays":7,"unit":"business-days"}~~ to null (fsm.gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— summary changed: from Macao runs its own entry regime, separate from mainland China: EU and other listed passports get 90 visa-free days (British citizens six months), others get 30, and visitors who are not exempt can apply for a visa on arrival at the border, except six nationalities (Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam) that the Public Security Police says must apply in advance through Chinese diplomatic missions. to Macao runs its own entry regime, separate from mainland China: the Public Security Police lists 88 visa-exempt nationalities, whose stay limit is 30 days unless otherwise listed (90 days for EU and Schengen passports and some others, 14 days for Brunei and Kazakhstan, 3 months for Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon and New Zealand, six months for British citizens), and visitors who are not exempt can apply for a visa-upon-arrival at the border, except six nationalities (Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam) that must apply in advance through Chinese diplomatic missions. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— onward ticket changed: from ~~Visitors must hold a valid onward or return ticket, unless they can prove they live in mainland China or Hong Kong.~~ to Visitors must hold a valid onward or return ticket, unless they can prove they live in mainland China or Hong Kong; that exemption does not apply to Chinese or Hong Kong SAR passport holders transiting Macao to another country or region. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Madagascar— FAQ answer changed: from Canada's travel advice says petty crime is common throughout the country, that violent crime is reported in all regions, and that armed gangs have assaulted tourists in isolated areas such as beaches and national parks. Demonstrations are frequent and can turn violent, and the UK FCDO says the cyclone season normally runs from November to April. to Canada's travel advice says petty crime is common throughout the country, that violent crime is reported in all regions, and that armed gangs have assaulted tourists in isolated areas such as beaches and national parks. Canada also says demonstrations are frequent and can turn violent, and the UK FCDO says the cyclone season normally runs from November to April. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Madagascar— onwardTicket changed: from ~~{"required": true, "appliesTo": "all", "text": "Be ready to show onward or return tickets on arrival, according to the UK FCDO. The eVisa portal itself does not state the rule."}~~ to {"required": null, "appliesTo": null, "text": "No official source we could read states that an onward or return ticket is required. The UK FCDO tells British visitors to be ready to show onward or return tickets on arrival; the eVisa portal itself does not mention tickets."} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Madagascar— unverifiable flag changed: from ~~not-stated~~ to removed (evisamada-mg.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Madagascar— unverifiable flag changed: from ~~not-stated~~ to removed (evisamada-mg.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— visa type name changed: from ~~Malawi Tourist eVisa (single entry)~~ to e-Visa — Single Entry (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— visa type name changed: from ~~Malawi Multiple-Entry eVisa (6 months)~~ to e-Visa — Multiple Entry (6 months) (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— visa type name changed: from ~~Visitor's permit extension~~ to Visa extension (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— driving text changed: from Malawi 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 Malawi yet. to Malawi 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, 2026Malaysia— Visa name changed: from ~~Malaysia eVisa — Single Entry (Tourist)~~ to eVISA — Single Entry Visa (SEV) (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Arabic gaps changed: from ~~missing~~ to driving.text (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— Driving changed: from Maldives 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 Maldives yet. to Maldives 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, 2026Maldives— Tourist visa extension processing changed: from ~~{"minDays":null,"maxDays":2,"unit":"calendar-days"}~~ to null (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— Proof of funds changed: from You must show sufficient funds to cover your stay, together with confirmed return tickets and a prepaid confirmed booking at a registered facility (or a sponsorship approved by Maldives Immigration). Maldives Immigration does not publish a minimum amount. to Maldives Immigration lists sufficient funds to cover the stay among the basic entry requirements, together with confirmed return journey tickets and a prepaid confirmed booking at a registered facility (or a sponsorship approved by Maldives Immigration); it does not publish an amount. The Maldives' Permanent Mission to the UN gives the funds as US$100 plus US$50 per day, or a confirmation of reservation in a tourist resort or hotel. (un.mdvmission.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— FAQ: staying longer than 30 days changed: from Yes. The free 30-day visa on arrival can be extended in-country by applying through the IMUGA portal before your first 30 days expire. Your passport and accommodation details are filled in automatically (you can update your hotel if you have moved) and you upload a recent photo; Immigration expects to decide applications within 48 hours. It does not publish the maximum length of an extension or the fee. to Yes. Maldives Immigration says tourists can apply for visa extensions through the IMUGA portal. Passport and accommodation details are filled in automatically (applicants who have changed accommodation can update their hotel) and a passport-size photo taken within the last 12 months is uploaded; Immigration says extension applications are now expected to be completed within 48 hours. It does not publish the maximum length of an extension or the fee. (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— summary changed: from The UK government says you must have a visa to visit Mali, applied for and paid online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, and the UK advises against all travel to the country. The ministry's visa check still waives the visa for nationals of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo despite Mali's withdrawal from ECOWAS, but not for Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia or Sierra Leone, and it answers that citizens of its Confederation of Sahel States partners Burkina Faso and Niger need no visa. to The UK government tells British nationals they must have a visa to visit Mali, applied for and paid online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, and the UK advises against all travel to the country. The ministry's visa check still waives the visa for nationals of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo despite Mali's withdrawal from ECOWAS, but not for Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia or Sierra Leone, and it answers that citizens of its Confederation of Sahel States partners Burkina Faso and Niger need no visa. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Visa type name changed: from ~~Tourist visa (online application)~~ to Visa (online application) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— proofOfFunds changed: from ~~{"required": true, "appliesTo": "all"}~~ to {"required": null, "appliesTo": null} (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— FAQ: visa on arrival changed: from No official source we could read offers a visa on arrival. Apply online before travel through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' consular portal (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml), selecting the Malian embassy or consulate that covers your country of residence; the UK Foreign Office says the entry permit is issued electronically once approved, with no need to send documents to the embassy. to No official source we could read offers a visa on arrival. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals that they must have a visa to visit Mali, that the application and payment are made online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, and that the entry permit is issued electronically once approved, with no need to send documents to the Malian embassy. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— summary changed: from Malta 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 handled by Malta's Central Visa Unit together with Malta's diplomatic missions abroad. to Malta 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 of the countries on its visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90 under the Visa Code). Malta's Central Visa Unit shares the responsibility of issuing visas with Malta's diplomatic missions abroad. (identita.gov.mt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— FAQ answer changed: from The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11, allowing up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. A national long-stay (Type D) visa costs €100. to The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11, allowing up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. Under EU visa facilitation agreements, nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus pay €35 and nationals of Cabo Verde €67.50. Malta's Long-stay Visa Fees Regulations (L.N. 287 of 2020) set the fee for a long-stay (D) visa at €70 for study purposes and €100 for any other purpose; family members of EU nationals and children under 6 pay nothing. (legislation.mt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— FAQ answer changed: from 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), among them US, UK, Canadian and Japanese citizens, can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area (ETIAS is not yet in operation). Everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa, handled by Malta's Central Visa Unit together with Malta's diplomatic missions abroad. to 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), among them US, UK, Canadian and Japanese citizens, can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area (ETIAS is not yet in operation). Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa, handled by Malta's Central Visa Unit together with Malta's diplomatic missions abroad. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— 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://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malta/entry-requirements"} 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, 2026Malta— driving text changed: from Malta 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 Malta yet. to Malta 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, 2026Malta— visa type name changed: from ~~National Visa (Type D — Long Stay)~~ to National Visa (long stay / D-Visa) (identita.gov.mt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— fee notes changed: from For stays over 90 days. Under the Long-stay Visa Fees Regulations (L.N. 287 of 2020) the fee is €100 for any purpose other than study and €70 for study; children under 6 and family members of EU citizens pay nothing. to For stays over 90 days. Under the Long-stay Visa Fees Regulations (L.N. 287 of 2020) the fee is €100 for any purpose other than study and €70 for study; children under 6 and family members of EU citizens pay nothing. The Central Visa Unit says its premium application process, for applicants who reside in or are nationals of a country without a diplomatic mission, costs 300 euros covering all associated fees. (identita.gov.mt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— FAQ answer changed: from ~~Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area, so time spent in Italy or any other Schengen country counts toward the same limit.~~ to Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— tip changed: from Traffic drives on the left. The Government of Canada describes Malta's roads as narrow, winding, congested and sometimes poorly maintained, and the UK Foreign Office says local driving standards are poor. to The Government of Canada says traffic drives on the left and describes Malta's roads as narrow, winding, congested and sometimes poorly maintained; the UK Foreign Office says local standards of driving are poor. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)