Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Arabic gaps changed: from ~~missing~~ to driving.text, 2 conflictStates (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Tourist visa for US citizens (split) changed: from ~~embassy-tourist: 90 days, multiple entries (stated "for non-U.S citizens") linked to the US row~~ to embassy-tourist-us: 180 days, multiple entries; US row relinked (ambacongo-us.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Visa name changed: from ~~Tourist visa (embassy)~~ to Tourist Visa (ambacongo-us.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Arabic gaps changed: from ~~missing~~ to driving.text (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Romania— visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)~~ to Schengen uniform visa (C) (eviza.mae.ro )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Romania— visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Russian nationals~~ to Schengen uniform visa (C) for Russian nationals (eviza.mae.ro )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Romania— visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement~~ to Schengen uniform visa (C) — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (eviza.mae.ro )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Romania— visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement~~ to Schengen uniform visa (C) — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (eviza.mae.ro )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Romania— visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement~~ to Schengen uniform visa (C) — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (eviza.mae.ro )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Romania— visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement~~ to Schengen uniform visa (C) — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement (eviza.mae.ro )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Romania— evidence.name/method changed: from ~~none~~ to name: "4. National visa (long-stay visa type D)"; method: in-person presentation at the mission (eviza.mae.ro )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Russia— name/method evidence changed: from ~~none~~ to evidence.name/method on tourist-visa, transit-visa (kdmid.ru/cons/visas: "заявитель должен предоставить в консульство") and unified-evisa (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Russia— driving text changed: from Russia 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 Russia yet. to Russia 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, 2026Russia— Arabic driving text changed: from ~~missing~~ to added (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Rwanda— name changed: from ~~Tourist visa (V-1)~~ to Visa on arrival (migration.gov.rw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Visa name changed: from ~~Saint Kitts and Nevis Visitor's Visa~~ to Visa (applied for online) (mofa.gov.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Business visa changed: from ~~Saint Kitts and Nevis Business Visa (all fields null, no rows)~~ to removed (mofa.gov.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— eTA processing changed: from ~~{"minDays": null, "maxDays": 1, "unit": "calendar-days"}~~ to null (knatravelform.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— name changed: from ~~Saint Lucia Visitor's Visa~~ to Holiday visa (govt.lc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— name changed: from ~~Saint Lucia Business Visa~~ to Business visa (govt.lc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— summary changed: from Saint Lucia is visa-free for citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada and China, among others. EU citizens may stay up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU waiver agreement; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens get up to six weeks, which the Immigration Department can extend, and Saint Lucia publishes no figure for other passports; CARICOM nationals other than Haitians need no visa. Citizens of other listed countries and territories, including India, need a visa that the Department of External Affairs' list (dated July 2024) gives as issued at the port of entry, and those it marks as required prior to arrival need a visa arranged through a Saint Lucian mission before traveling. to Saint Lucia is visa-free for citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada and China, among others. EU citizens may stay up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU waiver agreement; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens get up to six weeks, and the UK says to apply to the Immigration Department to extend, and Saint Lucia publishes no figure for other passports; the list marks CARICOM members such as Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago as needing no visa and Haiti as needing one. Citizens of other listed countries and territories, including India, need a visa that the Department of External Affairs' list (dated July 2024) gives as issued at the port of entry, and those it marks "prior to arrival" need the visa before they arrive; the list does not say where it is issued. (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— FAQ changed: from It depends on your passport. Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and China, among others, enter visa-free, and so do CARICOM nationals other than Haitians. Citizens of other listed countries and territories, including India, Kenya, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, need a visa that the Department of External Affairs' list (dated July 2024) gives as issued at the port of entry. Nationalities the list marks as required prior to arrival must obtain a visa from a Saint Lucian mission before traveling. to It depends on your passport. Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and China, among others, enter visa-free, and the list marks CARICOM members such as Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago the same way. Citizens of other listed countries and territories, including India, Kenya, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, need a visa that the Department of External Affairs' list (dated July 2024) gives as issued at the port of entry. Nationalities the list marks "prior to arrival" need the visa before they arrive; the list does not say where it is issued. (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— FAQ changed: from ~~Saint Lucia's visa list says nationals of the other CARICOM member states, except Haiti, need no visa. No official source we could read states the length of stay they are granted.~~ to Saint Lucia's visa list does not mention CARICOM. It marks citizens of CARICOM members such as Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago as needing no visa, and Haitians as needing one. No official source we could read states the length of stay they are granted. (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Visa type name and method changed: from ~~{"name":"Visitor's Visa","method":"embassy"}~~ to {"name":"Entry Visa","method":"evisa"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— AF requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to evisa (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— CM requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to evisa (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— CN requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to evisa (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— DO requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to evisa (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— HT requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to evisa (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— IR requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to evisa (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— IQ requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to evisa (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— LB requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to evisa (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— NG requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to evisa (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— SY requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to evisa (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— EU citizens' visa-free basis changed: from ~~Ministry of National Security permit lengths + Your Europe list of Schengen countries (no page stated visa-free entry)~~ to EU–Saint Vincent and the Grenadines short-stay visa waiver agreement, Article 3(1) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Cyprus requirement changed: from ~~{"requirement":"unconfirmed"}~~ to {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":90,"source":{"url":"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A22015A0703%2805%29","name":"Agreement between the European Union and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on the short-stay visa waiver — EUR-Lex","type":"igo","lastVerified":"2026-10-09","lastChanged":"2026-10-09","instrument":"Agreement between the European Union and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015), Article 3(1) (citizens of the Union may enter and stay without a visa) and Article 4(1) (90 days in any 180-day period); Article 2 excludes Ireland"},"quote":{"text":"Citizens of the Union may stay in the territory of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period.","url":"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A22015A0703%2805%29"},"notes":"Under the EU–Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa waiver agreement, citizens of the Union may stay for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period."} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— CH requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":180,"extendableDays":null,"source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/eu-citizen/index_en.htm","name":"Your Europe (European Commission) — Travel documents for EU nationals: list of Schengen area countries","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— NO requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":180,"extendableDays":null,"source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/eu-citizen/index_en.htm","name":"Your Europe (European Commission) — Travel documents for EU nationals: list of Schengen area countries","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— IS requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":180,"extendableDays":null,"source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/eu-citizen/index_en.htm","name":"Your Europe (European Commission) — Travel documents for EU nationals: list of Schengen area countries","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— LI requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":180,"extendableDays":null,"source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/eu-citizen/index_en.htm","name":"Your Europe (European Commission) — Travel documents for EU nationals: list of Schengen area countries","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— BS requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":180,"source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://caricom.org/member-states-and-associate-members/","name":"CARICOM Secretariat — Member States and Associate Members","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— BB requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":180,"source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://caricom.org/member-states-and-associate-members/","name":"CARICOM Secretariat — Member States and Associate Members","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— BZ requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":180,"source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://caricom.org/member-states-and-associate-members/","name":"CARICOM Secretariat — Member States and Associate Members","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— GY requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":180,"source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://caricom.org/member-states-and-associate-members/","name":"CARICOM Secretariat — Member States and Associate Members","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— JM requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":180,"source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://caricom.org/member-states-and-associate-members/","name":"CARICOM Secretariat — Member States and Associate Members","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— SR requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":180,"source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://caricom.org/member-states-and-associate-members/","name":"CARICOM Secretariat — Member States and Associate Members","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— TT requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":180,"source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://caricom.org/member-states-and-associate-members/","name":"CARICOM Secretariat — Member States and Associate Members","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— AG requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":null,"notes":"Saint Vincent’s Ministry of National Security says OECS nationals are given an indefinite stay on entry.","source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://www.oecs.int/en/who-we-are/member-states","name":"Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States — Member States","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]},"quote":{"text":"OECS nationals would be given indefinite stay upon entry.","url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112"}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— DM requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":null,"notes":"Saint Vincent’s Ministry of National Security says OECS nationals are given an indefinite stay on entry.","source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://www.oecs.int/en/who-we-are/member-states","name":"Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States — Member States","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]},"quote":{"text":"OECS nationals would be given indefinite stay upon entry.","url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112"}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— GD requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":null,"notes":"Saint Vincent’s Ministry of National Security says OECS nationals are given an indefinite stay on entry.","source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://www.oecs.int/en/who-we-are/member-states","name":"Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States — Member States","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]},"quote":{"text":"OECS nationals would be given indefinite stay upon entry.","url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112"}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— KN requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":null,"notes":"Saint Vincent’s Ministry of National Security says OECS nationals are given an indefinite stay on entry.","source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://www.oecs.int/en/who-we-are/member-states","name":"Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States — Member States","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]},"quote":{"text":"OECS nationals would be given indefinite stay upon entry.","url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112"}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— LC requirement changed: from {"requirement":"visa-free","maxStayDays":null,"notes":"Saint Vincent’s Ministry of National Security says OECS nationals are given an indefinite stay on entry.","source":{"url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112","name":"Ministry of National Security of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Passport & Immigration: Visitors' Permits","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","alsoStatedOn":[{"url":"https://www.oecs.int/en/who-we-are/member-states","name":"Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States — Member States","lastVerified":"2026-10-08"}]},"quote":{"text":"OECS nationals would be given indefinite stay upon entry.","url":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=112"}} to {"requirement":"unconfirmed"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— FAQ: EU citizens changed: from Nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, China, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nigeria and Syria must apply to the Ministry of National Security for an entry visa before traveling (EC$200). The UK and US governments' travel advice tells their citizens they need no visa, and Canada's says none is needed for stays of up to 30 days; Türkiye's Foreign Ministry says Turkish ordinary passport holders need one. For other nationalities no official page we could read says whether a visa is needed. Entry permits granted on arrival run up to six months for visitors from the UK, the US, the Schengen countries and CARICOM and up to three months for others; OECS nationals get an indefinite stay. to Nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, China, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nigeria and Syria must apply to the Ministry of National Security for an entry visa before traveling (EC$200). The UK and US governments' travel advice tells their citizens they need no visa, and Canada's says none is needed for stays of up to 30 days; Türkiye's Foreign Ministry says Turkish ordinary passport holders need one. An agreement between the EU and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines lets citizens of EU countries other than Ireland enter and stay without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. For other nationalities no official page we could read says whether a visa is needed. Entry permits granted on arrival run up to six months for visitors from the UK, the US, the Schengen countries and CARICOM and up to three months for others; OECS nationals get an indefinite stay. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— proofOfFunds changed: from {"required":null,"appliesTo":null,"text":"No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visa-free visitors to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask for proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay. Nationals who need an entry visa must include a financial statement with their visa application to the Ministry of National Security.","source":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/saint-vincent-the-grenadines"} to {"required":true,"appliesTo":"visa-applicants","text":"The Ministry of National Security says the nationalities that must apply for an entry visa must submit a financial statement (applicant and/or sponsor) with the application. No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for other visitors; Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask for proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.","source":"https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=708:entry-visa-application-form&catid=70&Itemid=426"} (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Samoa— Summary changed: from Samoa Immigration says visitors can apply on arrival, using the arrival card, for a 90-day Visitor Permit, provided they hold a passport valid at least 6 months beyond the stay, confirmed onward tickets, visas for their next destination, sufficient funds and a confirmed address in Samoa. The UK government says the permit is free. to Samoa Immigration says visitors can apply on arrival, using the arrival card, for a 90-day Visitor Permit, provided they hold a passport valid at least 6 months beyond the stay, confirmed onward tickets, visas for their next destination, sufficient funds, and that they must state their accommodation arrangements. The UK government says the permit is free. (mpmc.gov.ws )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Samoa— FAQ answer changed: from No. Samoa Immigration says visitors can apply on arrival, using the arrival card, for a 90-day Visitor Permit; they need a passport valid at least 6 months beyond the stay, confirmed onward tickets, visas for their next destination, sufficient funds and a confirmed address in Samoa. The UK government says the permit is free. to No. Samoa Immigration says visitors can apply on arrival, using the arrival card, for a 90-day Visitor Permit; they need a passport valid at least 6 months beyond the stay, confirmed onward tickets, visas for their next destination, sufficient funds, and must state their accommodation arrangements. The UK government says the permit is free. (mpmc.gov.ws )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Samoa— FAQ answer changed: from Only a yellow fever certificate, and only if you arrive from a yellow fever risk country, according to the UK government. Samoa's Ministry of Health has no health-related travel restrictions in place. The UK government lists dengue and Zika among the health risks and advises taking precautions against mosquito bites. to The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. Samoa's Ministry of Health has no health-related travel restrictions in place. The UK government lists dengue and Zika among the health risks and advises taking precautions against mosquito bites. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Samoa— Tip changed: from Traffic drives on the left (Canada's travel advice). The UK government says you must buy a temporary driving permit, using your home licence, which car rental companies will help with and which covers up to 90 days a year; speed limits are 40 km/h in towns and villages and 56 km/h elsewhere, and any accident must be reported to the police within 24 hours. to Traffic drives on the left (Canada's travel advice). The UK government tells British drivers they must buy a temporary driving permit, which requires a UK driving licence, which car rental companies will help with and which covers up to 90 days a year; speed limits are 40 km/h in towns and villages and 56 km/h elsewhere, and any accident must be reported to the police within 24 hours. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026San Marino— Extendable changed: from ~~not set~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026San Marino— Extendable changed: from ~~not set~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026San Marino— Extendable changed: from ~~not set~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026San Marino— Extendable changed: from ~~not set~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026San Marino— Extendable changed: from ~~not set~~ to {"possible":true,"days":null} (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026São Tomé and Príncipe— name changed: from ~~e-Visa (tourist)~~ to Entry authorisation (AE) via eVisaST (smf.st )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026São Tomé and Príncipe— CA stay changed: from ~~{"maxStayDays":15,"notes":null}~~ to {"maxStayDays":null,"notes":"Canada's travel advice says Canadians do not need a tourist visa for stays of less than 15 days."} (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026São Tomé and Príncipe— summary changed: from São Tomé and Príncipe exempts citizens of the EU, the US, Canada and the Portuguese-speaking CPLP countries from visas under Law 5/2015, and the UK, US and Canadian governments give their citizens 15 days visa-free. The law also exempts nationals of countries with visa-abolition agreements and of third countries set by decree, but neither list is published, so for other nationalities no official source we could read states the rule; visas are applied for online on the Migration and Border Service's eVisa portal before arrival. to São Tomé and Príncipe exempts citizens of the EU, the US, Canada and the Portuguese-speaking CPLP countries from visas under Law 5/2015, and the UK and US governments say their citizens can visit without a visa for up to 15 days, Canada's for stays of less than 15 days. The law also exempts nationals of countries with visa-abolition agreements and of third countries set by decree, but neither list is published, so for other nationalities no official source we could read states the rule; the Migration and Border Service says a visa cannot be obtained at the border by someone living where there is no São Toméan consulate, who needs an entry authorisation (AE) requested through its eVisaST portal and presented on arrival. (smf.st )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026São Tomé and Príncipe— FAQ changed: from Citizens of the EU, the US, Canada and the Portuguese-speaking CPLP countries are exempt from visas under Law 5/2015. The UK government says British visitors need no visa for up to 15 days, and the US and Canadian governments give their citizens the same 15 days; the law itself sets no length of stay. The law also exempts nationals of countries with visa-abolition agreements and of third countries set by decree, but neither list is published, so for other nationalities no official source we could read states the rule. Visas are applied for online on the Migration and Border Service (SMF) e-visa portal before arrival. to Citizens of the EU, the US, Canada and the Portuguese-speaking CPLP countries are exempt from visas under Law 5/2015. The UK government says British visitors need no visa for up to 15 days, the US government gives its citizens the same 15 days and Canada's says Canadians need no tourist visa for stays of less than 15 days; the law itself sets no length of stay. The law also exempts nationals of countries with visa-abolition agreements and of third countries set by decree, but neither list is published, so for other nationalities no official source we could read states the rule. The Migration and Border Service (SMF) says someone living where there is no São Toméan consulate cannot get a visa at the border and needs an entry authorisation (AE), requested through its eVisaST portal and presented on arrival. (smf.st )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026São Tomé and Príncipe— tip changed: from The UK, US and Canadian governments give their citizens a visa-free stay of 15 days, and the exemption law sets no other length. For a longer stay, ask the Migration and Border Service for an extension. to The UK and US governments say their citizens can visit without a visa for up to 15 days, and Canada's says for stays of less than 15 days; the exemption law sets no length. For a longer stay, ask the Migration and Border Service for an extension. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saudi Arabia— Onward ticket changed: from ~~null (not stated)~~ to required: true, appliesTo: visa-applicants (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saudi Arabia— Proof of funds changed: from ~~null (not stated)~~ to required: true, appliesTo: visa-applicants, amount null (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saudi Arabia— Arabic gaps changed: from ~~missing~~ to driving.text (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saudi Arabia— Our own count changed: from ~~travellers from 26 listed countries~~ to travellers from the countries the regulations list (moh.gov.sa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Senegal— name changed: from ~~Tourist visa (embassy)~~ to Visa (diplomatie.gouv.sn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Senegal— FAQ question changed: from ~~How long can US and EU citizens stay in Senegal?~~ to How long can visa-exempt visitors stay in Senegal? (diplomatie.gouv.sn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Senegal— onwardTicket changed: from {"appliesTo": "all", "text": "The UK FCDO says you need to show border officials evidence of return or onward travel and proof of your arranged accommodation, and that you may be refused entry without them."} to {"appliesTo": "visa-free-arrivals", "text": "The UK FCDO tells British visitors, who can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 3 months, that they need to show border officials evidence of return or onward travel and proof of their arranged accommodation, and that they may be refused entry without them."} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Serbia— name/method evidence changed: from ~~none~~ to name + method sentences (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Serbia— passport validity text changed: from Serbia requires a travel document valid at least 90 days after the intended date of departure for visa applications; the UK FCDO gives the same 90-day rule for visa-free visitors. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says citizens of EU countries such as Germany, and citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania, can also travel with an ID card. to Serbia requires a travel document valid at least 90 days after the intended date of departure for visa applications; the UK FCDO tells British passport holders that their passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date they plan to leave Serbia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says citizens of EU countries such as Germany, and citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania, can also travel with an ID card. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Serbia— FAQ answer changed: from Citizens of the EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand enter visa-free for up to 90 days within six months of the first entry, and Serbia also waives visas for Russia, China, Belarus, the UAE and Bahrain (30–90 days). Nationalities outside the waiver lists apply at a Serbian embassy or consulate, or online. to Citizens of the EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand enter visa-free for up to 90 days within six months of the first entry, and Serbia also waives visas for Russia, China, Belarus, the UAE and Bahrain (30 days for Russia, China and Belarus; 90 days for the UAE and Bahrain). Nationalities outside the waiver lists apply at a Serbian embassy or consulate, or online. (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Serbia— tip changed: from The UK FCDO says that to travel from Kosovo to Serbia you need a Serbian entry stamp from Belgrade, Niš or Kraljevo airport or from a land crossing with a neighbouring country, and that without one you are likely to be refused entry. Canada says to transit via a third country instead. to The UK FCDO says that to travel from Kosovo to Serbia you need a Serbian entry stamp from Belgrade, Niš or Kraljevo airport or from a land crossing with a neighbouring country, and that without one you are likely to be refused entry. Canada says not to attempt to enter Serbia directly from Kosovo unless you first travelled into Kosovo from Serbia and obtained a valid Serbian entry stamp, and otherwise to transit via a third country such as Albania, North Macedonia or Montenegro. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— FAQ answer changed: from ~~Your approved Travel Authorisation, a passport valid for your stay, a confirmed return or onward ticket, confirmed accommodation arrangements, and evidence of sufficient funds for the whole stay.~~ to Your approved Travel Authorisation, a confirmed return or onward ticket, confirmed accommodation arrangements, and evidence of sufficient funds for the whole stay. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— name, fee notes changed: from {"name":"Sierra Leone e-Visa","notes":"Single entry; African Union nationals pay USD 25. A multiple-entry e-Visa, valid 365 days with up to 30 days per visit, costs USD 160 (USD 50 for African Union nationals). An online card-processing fee is added at checkout."} to {"name":"Sierra Leone eVisa","notes":"Single entry; African Union nationals pay USD 25. A multiple-entry visa, valid 365 days with a stay duration of 30 days, costs USD 160 (USD 50 for African Union nationals). An online payment processing fee is reflected in the final amount due."} (evisa.sl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on arrival.~~ to Sierra Leone's eVisa portal says that to apply, your travel document must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter the country. (evisa.sl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— driving changed: from Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone yet. to Sierra Leone 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, have not been checked for Sierra Leone yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— name/method evidence changed: from ~~none~~ to entry visa for business or social visits; e-Visa printed via the e-Service (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— passport validity text changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on the date of entry into Singapore.~~ to ICA says all travellers, except Singapore passport holders, must ensure their passport has a minimum validity of 6 months; its visa pages ask for a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Singapore. (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen short-stay visa (type C)~~ to Uniform Schengen visa (C) (mzv.sk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement~~ to Uniform Schengen visa (C) — EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (mzv.sk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement~~ to Uniform Schengen visa (C) — EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (mzv.sk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement~~ to Uniform Schengen visa (C) — EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (mzv.sk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement~~ to Uniform Schengen visa (C) — EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement (mzv.sk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— Visa type name changed: from ~~Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Russian nationals~~ to Uniform Schengen visa (C) for Russian nationals (mzv.sk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— Visa type name changed: from ~~National long-stay visa (type D)~~ to National (long-stay) visa (D visa) (mzv.sk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— Proof of funds changed: from The European Commission's table of reference amounts lists €56 per person per day for Slovakia. The UK government says that at border control you may need to prove you have enough money for your stay. to The European Commission's table of reference amounts required for the crossing of the external border, fixed by national authorities, lists €56 per person per day for Slovakia. The UK government says that at border control you may need to prove you have enough money for your stay. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— name, entries, fee notes changed: from {"name": "Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), single entry for Russian nationals", "entries": "single", "notes": "Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The European Commission says the EU–Russia Visa Facilitation Agreement is fully suspended."} to {"name": "Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Russian nationals", "entries": null, "notes": "Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The European Commission says the EU–Russia Visa Facilitation Agreement is fully suspended. 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, 2026Slovenia— 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, 2026Slovenia— Arabic driving text changed: from ~~(missing)~~ to سلوفينيا طرف في اتفاقيتي جنيف ١٩٤٩ وفيينا ١٩٦٨ للمرور على الطرق معاً. 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 سلوفينيا. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— evidence.name and evidence.method changed: from ~~(none)~~ to Holders of a short-stay visa (C type) issued by a Schengen country may, during the visa validity period, enter the Republic of Slovenia and stay in its territory, provided that the total length of their stay in Schengen countries does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period, or until the expiry of the visa, whichever is sooner. (gov.si )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— tip text changed: from The UK government's travel advice says you must buy an e-vignette to drive on Slovenian motorways. Weekly, monthly and yearly e-vignettes are sold at petrol stations, post offices and DARS offices, and online only on the official DARS website (evinjeta.dars.si). to The UK government's travel advice says you must buy an e-vignette to drive on Slovenian motorways. It says weekly, monthly and yearly e-vignettes are sold at petrol stations, post offices and DARS offices, that you can also buy them from DARS online, and it advises using only the official DARS website to buy them online. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— evidence.name, evidence.method changed: from ~~(none)~~ to A long-stay visa (D type) is an authorisation for entry and residence for a period from 90 days up to a maximum of one year. (gov.si )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Solomon Islands— Visa type name changed: from ~~30-day Tourist Permit (apply online before travel)~~ to Tourist permit (30 days) (immigration.gov.sb )(opens in a new tab)