Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever (free text) changed: from A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or who transited through an airport in one — however short the transit. to The WHO country list says Bangladesh requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and from travellers who transited through an airport of such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— entryRequirements.travelInsurance (free text) changed: from No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Bangladesh. The UK Foreign Office advises having travel insurance that covers local treatment and unexpected medical evacuation. to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Bangladesh. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance and access to money for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— entryRequirements.declarations.arrival-card (free text) changed: from Bangladesh's immigration police (Special Branch) run an online E-Arrival Card and E-Departure Card for foreign visitors. No official source we could read says whether the card is mandatory or how far ahead it must be submitted. to Bangladesh’s immigration police (Special Branch) run an online E-Arrival Card and E-Departure Card. Canada’s travel advice says Canadian passport holders travelling by air may be required to complete an electronic arrival card to enter and an electronic departure card to leave. No official source we could read says how far ahead the card must be submitted. (edcard.specialbranch.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits (free text) changed: from ~~Foreign currency over US$10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared to Customs on arrival on Form FMJ. Up to Tk 5,000 in Bangladeshi taka may be brought in or taken out without a declaration.~~ to Bangladesh Bank has raised the amount of foreign currency incoming passengers may bring without declaring it to Customs to USD 10,000 or its equivalent (FE Circular No. 06 of 2020). Bangladesh Customs says any amount of foreign currency may be brought in with a declaration on Form FMJ, and that up to Tk 5,000 in Bangladeshi taka may be brought in or taken out without a declaration. (bb.org.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— countryFacts.safety (free text) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks, that political demonstrations and strikes can turn violent, and that violent crime has increased since the July–August 2024 uprising. It advises staying away from protests and large gatherings, says passengers on public transport are vulnerable to violent crime, particularly at night, and advises against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts (Rangamati, Khagrachari and Bandarban). to The UK Foreign Office says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks, that political rallies and demonstrations can quickly turn violent, and that there are reports of an increase in violent crime since the July–August 2024 uprising. It advises staying away from protests and large gatherings, says passengers using rickshaws, taxis, buses or trains are vulnerable to violent crime, particularly at night, and advises against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts (Rangamati, Khagrachari and Bandarban). (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit (free text) changed: from No official seasonal guidance. The Government of Canada says the rainy (monsoon) season runs from June to October, with seasonal flooding, and that the coastline is subject to cyclones; the UK FCDO gives the monsoon as June to September and warns of severe air pollution from November to March. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. The Government of Canada says the rainy (monsoon) season runs from June to October, with seasonal flooding, and that the coastline is subject to cyclones; the UK FCDO gives the rainy season as May to September and warns of severe air pollution, especially from November to March. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— countryFacts.driving (free text) changed: from Bangladesh 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. to Bangladesh is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK FCDO says you need a 1949 international driving permit and a UK driving licence to drive in Bangladesh. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— visaTypes.voa-tourist.feeNotes (free text) changed: from ~~Paid in cash at the Sonali Bank counter in the arrivals hall. The immigration police’s visa-on-arrival page gives a visa fee of US$50, excluding processing fees, or as decided by the authority.~~ to Paid in cash at the Sonali Bank counter in the visa-on-arrival area. The immigration police’s visa-on-arrival page gives a visa fee of US$50, excluding processing fees, or as decided by the authority, and says only cash is accepted. (voa.specialbranch.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— Default source — also stated on changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://immi.specialbranch.gov.bd/Land-Permit-EligibilityCheck/0; https://immi.specialbranch.gov.bd/Land-Permit-EligibilityCheck/2 (immi.specialbranch.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bangladesh— Safety source — also stated on changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bangladesh/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— summary changed: from Barbados's foreign ministry visa list gives US and Canadian citizens and many Commonwealth nationals up to six months without a visa, EU citizens 90 days in any 180, and some nationalities 28 to 90 days. The Immigration Department says travellers are required to complete the online Immigration and Customs Form, available 72 hours before arrival, and to present the receipts on arrival. to Barbados's foreign ministry visa list says nationals of the USA and Canadians can stay for a maximum of six months. The EU–Barbados agreement provides visa-free travel for EU citizens for a maximum of three months during a six-month period. The Immigration Department says travellers are required to complete the online Immigration and Customs Form, available 72 hours before arrival, and to present the receipts on arrival. (foreign.gov.bb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— faq.do-i-need-a-visa changed: from Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth countries enter without a visa; the foreign ministry's list gives US, Canadian and many Commonwealth nationals up to six months, and EU citizens 90 days in any 180-day period. If your nationality needs a visa, the Immigration Department says you should apply and be granted permission to travel before booking. to The UK government says British citizens do not need a visa to visit Barbados. Barbados's foreign ministry visa list says no visa is required for Canadians, and that nationals of the USA and Canadians can stay for a maximum of six months; the EU–Barbados agreement provides visa-free travel for EU citizens for a maximum of three months during a six-month period. If your nationality needs a visa, the Immigration Department says you should first apply and be granted permission to travel to Barbados before booking and confirming travel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— faq.how-long-can-i-stay changed: from It depends on your passport. The foreign ministry's visa list gives US, Canadian and many Commonwealth nationals up to six months, EU citizens 90 days in any 180-day period, and some nationalities 28 to 90 days; the UK government says British visitors are told how long they can stay when they arrive. Permission to enter is granted by the Immigration Officer at the port of entry. Extensions are handled by the Immigration Department at its headquarters, for a BBD 100 application fee. to It depends on your passport. Barbados's foreign ministry visa list says nationals of the USA and Canadians can stay for a maximum of six months, and the EU–Barbados agreement provides visa-free travel for EU citizens for a maximum of three months during a six-month period. The UK government says British visitors will be told how long they can stay when they arrive. The Immigration Department says permission to enter is granted only by the Immigration Officer at the port of entry, and that persons wanting a longer period than the time granted can apply to the Immigration Department at its Headquarters; it lists a $100.00 application fee. (foreign.gov.bb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— faq.work-remotely changed: from Yes. The Barbados Welcome Stamp allows people to work remotely in Barbados for up to 12 months. It costs USD 2,000 for an individual (USD 3,000 for a family bundle) and requires an annual income of at least USD 50,000 over the 12 months. to Yes. Barbados's tourism site says the Barbados Welcome Stamp establishes a visa to allow people to work remotely in Barbados for a maximum of 12 months. It lists fees of USD 2,000 for an individual and USD 3,000 for a family bundle, and says applicants must make an annual income of at least USD 50,000 over the 12 months they intend to have the stamp. (visitbarbados.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— faq.us-dollars changed: from The CIA World Factbook notes that the Barbadian dollar is pegged to the US dollar at two to one. Canada's travel advice says US dollars and euros are easily exchanged at banks and exchange bureaus, and to carry cash because some smaller businesses accept only cash. to Canada's travel advice says you can easily exchange US dollars and euros for the Barbadian dollar in banks and currency exchange bureaus, and that you should carry cash as some smaller businesses only accept cash. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— tips.camouflage-illegal changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says wearing it, or bringing camouflage items into or out of Barbados, is an offence for civilians.~~ to Canada's travel advice says it is an offence for civilians to dress in camouflage clothing or to carry items made of camouflage material, and an offence to bring items made from camouflage material into or out of Barbados. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— tips.driving-permit changed: from Traffic drives on the left. Canada's travel advice says to carry an International Driving Permit if your licence is not in English, and that drivers aged 70 or over may need a medical certificate from a Barbados-based doctor. to Canada's travel advice says traffic drives on the left, that you should carry an International Driving Permit if your licence is not in English, and that drivers aged 70 or older may be required to present a medical certificate issued by a Barbados-based doctor to be able to drive. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers aged one year and over arriving from a country on Barbados's list of yellow fever countries, which differs from WHO's own risk list. WHO's risk list includes Caribbean-area countries such as Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. to WHO's list shows Barbados requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged one year and over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission, and notes that the list of countries this applies to differs from WHO's own list of countries at risk. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Barbados. The UK government advises insurance for local treatment and medical evacuation: Queen Elizabeth Hospital can cope with many types of treatment, but serious cases may need emergency evacuation, and medical treatment can be expensive. to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Barbados. The UK government advises checking that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation; it says Queen Elizabeth Hospital can cope with many types of treatment, but serious cases may need emergency evacuation, and that medical treatment in Barbados can be expensive. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~The Immigration Department lists evidence of personal support, with a return ticket and the intended address, under 'Things to Know' for visitors to Barbados. No minimum sum is published.~~ to The Immigration Department lists evidence of personal support, with a return ticket and the intended address, under 'Things to Know' for visitors to Barbados. No official source we could read states a minimum sum. (immigration.gov.bb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says it is an offence for civilians in Barbados to wear camouflage clothing or carry items made of camouflage material, and to bring such items into or out of the country.~~ to Canada's travel advice says it is an offence for civilians to dress in camouflage clothing or to carry items made of camouflage material, and an offence to bring items made from camouflage material into or out of Barbados. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says there have been incidents of violent crime, including armed robbery, gang-related shootings and carjackings, some in populated and public areas, and advises avoiding isolated areas, including beaches, particularly after dark, and using only licensed taxis. It says swimming is not recommended on many east-coast beaches, where currents are particularly strong. to The UK Foreign Office says there have been incidents of violent crime, including armed robbery, sexual assault, gang-related shootings and carjackings, and an increase in gang-related murders involving guns; some incidents have taken place in populated and public areas. It advises avoiding isolated areas, including beaches, particularly after dark, and using only licensed taxis. It says swimming is not recommended on many of the east-coast beaches, where currents are particularly strong. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice gives the rainy season as June to November, the same months as the Atlantic hurricane season (early June to the end of November).~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from June to November, and that the hurricane season is from early June to the end of November in the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Barbados— visaTypes.tourist-visa.feeNotes changed: from ~~Single-entry visa, permitting one entry within three months. A multiple-entry visa, for entries within six months, costs USD 211.~~ to Single-entry visa, permitting one entry within a three-month period. A multiple-entry visa, permitting numerous entries within a six-month period, costs USD 211. (immigration.gov.bb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Source — also stated on changed: from ~~(not cited)~~ to https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/alcohol-tobacco-cash/index_en.htm (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (summary) changed: from Belgium is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and nationals on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (€90 under the Visa Code, or €35 for Armenian, Azerbaijani and Belarusian nationals and €67.50 for Cabo Verdean nationals under EU visa facilitation agreements), applied for through a Belgian embassy or visa center. to Belgium is part of the Schengen Area: EU citizens travel freely, and Swiss and EEA nationals enter with a valid identity card or passport; nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and nationals on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (€90 under the Visa Code, €35 for Armenian, Azerbaijani and Belarusian nationals under EU visa facilitation agreements, and 75% of the standard fee for Cabo Verdean nationals). Belgium's embassy pages say the application is submitted at the Belgian embassy when Belgium is the first entry into the Schengen zone and/or the main purpose of the trip lies in Belgium. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (faq.need-visa) changed: from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Citizens of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — can visit visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Nationals on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (€90 under the Visa Code, or €35 for Armenian, Azerbaijani and Belarusian nationals and €67.50 for Cabo Verdean nationals under EU visa facilitation agreements) from a Belgian embassy or visa center. to EU citizens travel freely with a valid passport or ID card, and Swiss and EEA nationals enter with a valid identity card or passport. Citizens of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Nationals on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (€90 under the Visa Code, €35 for Armenian, Azerbaijani and Belarusian nationals under EU visa facilitation agreements, and 75% of the standard fee for Cabo Verdean nationals), submitted at the Belgian embassy when Belgium is the first entry into the Schengen zone and/or the main purpose of the trip. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (faq.schengen-cost) changed: from €90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6–11 and free for under-6s. The fee is set EU-wide; under EU visa facilitation agreements Armenian, Azerbaijani and Belarusian nationals pay €35 and Cabo Verdean nationals €67.50. Applications go through the Belgian mission or visa center serving your place of residence. to €90 for adults, €45 for children aged six to under 12, and waived for children under six, under the EU Visa Code. Under EU visa facilitation agreements Armenian, Azerbaijani and Belarusian nationals pay €35, and Cabo Verdean nationals 75% of the standard fee. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (faq.etias) changed: from ETIAS is the EU's travel authorization for visa-exempt visitors. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once it starts, it will cost €20 (free for under-18s and over-70s) and be valid for three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. to ETIAS is the new EU travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries. It is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official ETIAS website lists a EUR 20 application fee. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (faq.longer-stay) changed: from You need a long-stay (type D) visa: Belgium's embassy pages list it for stays of more than 90 days for study, work (single permit, au pair, professional card), family reunification, marriage or legal cohabitation, and retirement. to Belgium's embassy pages say a national long-stay (type D) visa is for a stay in Belgium of more than 90 days, for academic purposes (student and student exchange), economic purposes (single permit, au pair, professional card), family reunification, marriage or legal cohabitation with intention of permanent stay, and retirement. (unitedarabemirates.diplomatie.belgium.be )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (faq.id-card-enough) changed: from ~~Yes — EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can enter with a valid national identity card instead of a passport, and can stay without a visa.~~ to Yes for EU citizens: Your Europe says they can travel freely carrying either a valid passport or a national identity card, and EU law says no entry visa may be imposed on them. The EU–Swiss free movement agreement lets Swiss nationals enter simply upon production of a valid identity card or passport, and the EEA Agreement incorporates the EU free movement directive for EEA nationals. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (tips.90-180-rule) changed: from ~~The 90-day visa-free limit counts across the entire Schengen Area, not just Belgium — days spent in France or the Netherlands draw on the same allowance.~~ to The UK government tells British visitors that, if they travel to other Schengen countries as well, the whole visit must be within the 90-day visa-free limit, and that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before travel count towards the 90 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (tips.languages) changed: from ~~Belgium's official languages are Dutch, French and German, per the EU's country page.~~ to The EU's country page lists Belgium's official EU languages as Dutch, French and German. (european-union.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity) changed: from ~~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.~~ to Under the Schengen Borders Code, a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area and must have been issued within the previous 10 years. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from ~~Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay.~~ to Schengen visa applicants must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket) changed: from No official source we could read makes a return or onward ticket a condition of entry in itself. Under the Schengen Borders Code (Annex I), the supporting documents border guards may check for tourist or private trips include a return or round-trip ticket. to Under the Schengen Borders Code, the non-exhaustive list of supporting documents a border guard may request (Annex I) includes, as regards return, a return or round-trip ticket. The UK government says British visitors may also need to show a return or onward ticket at Belgian border control. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (entryRequirements.declarations.ees) changed: from Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. to On a first crossing since the EU Entry/Exit System started, passport control officers take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (entryRequirements.declarations.etias) changed: from Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. to Belgium is among the 30 European countries that will require visa-exempt travellers to have an ETIAS travel authorisation. ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from ~~Cash of €10,000 or more (or the equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.~~ to Cash of €10,000 or more (or its equivalent in other currencies) must be declared to customs when entering or leaving the EU. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.0) changed: from ~~Under EU rules, travellers arriving from outside the EU may bring in 200 cigarettes, 1 litre of spirits and other goods worth up to €300 (€430 when arriving by air or sea) duty-free.~~ to Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal gives a duty-free allowance of 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol. (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine); 200 cigarettes (or 250 g of tobacco) where the higher tobacco limit applies, since a higher or lower limit may apply depending on the EU country; and other goods worth up to €300, or €430 for travellers by air and sea. Under-17s are not entitled to a duty-free allowance for tobacco or alcohol. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.1) changed: from ~~Between EU countries, no further duty or tax is due on alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use, though customs may check that the quantities are for personal use.~~ to Between EU countries, Your Europe says no further payments are due in another EU country on products bought for your own use and not for resale, and that each EU country can set its own guideline values for the quantities of tobacco and alcohol you can bring in. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The Government of Canada says pickpocketing and purse snatching occur, particularly in major cities and at tourist sites such as the Grand-Place in Brussels, and that petty crime is frequent at the Brussels-Nord, Brussels-Central and Brussels-Midi stations. It says demonstrations take place frequently in Brussels, especially in the city centre and the European Quarter. to The Government of Canada says pickpocketing and purse snatching occur, particularly in major cities and at popular tourist sites such as the Grand-Place in Brussels, and that petty crime is frequent on trains along the Paris–Brussels–Amsterdam and Brussels–London routes and at Brussels train stations including Bruxelles-Nord. It says demonstrations take place frequently, especially in Brussels in the city centre and the European Quarter. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free.~~ to Children aged six to under 12: €45; under six: waived. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes) changed: from Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations. to Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate accepts; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspends some of the agreement's provisions. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes) changed: from Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75% of the standard €90 fee; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. to Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended (Article 5) at 75% of the fee charged under the applicable legislation; children aged 12 to under 18 are charged 50% of that fee, and children under 12 are exempt, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes) 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 six to under 12 pay €45 and children under six pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is suspended in whole for Russian citizens (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500). The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Free text (visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes) changed: from ~~The handling fee for a long-stay (type D) visa since 1 July 2026, according to the Embassy of Belgium in the UAE. Applications made through VFS Global also carry a fixed service fee.~~ to The handling fee for long-stay visas from 1 July 2026, according to the Embassy of Belgium in the UAE, which says a fixed VFS Global service fee is also paid. (unitedarabemirates.diplomatie.belgium.be )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belgium— Official sentences behind free text changed: from ~~(none)~~ to tips.station-pickpockets, entryRequirements.proofOfFunds, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— summary changed: from Belize's Immigration Department lists US, UK, Canadian, Australian, CARICOM and many EU passports as not needing a visa; it says a stay longer than 30 days must be extended at an Immigration Office with a Visitor's Permit Extension, which costs BZD 200. Nationalities that need a visa apply for a consular visa — though holders of a valid multiple-entry US, Canadian or Schengen visa, or of a US or Canadian permanent residence card, are exempt for visits of up to 30 days. to Belize's Immigration Department lets travellers check by nationality whether they need a visa, and exempts from the entry visa, for visits not exceeding 30 days, holders of a valid multiple-entry visa or permanent residence card from the United States or Canada and holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa. It says a stay longer than 30 days needs a Visitor's Permit Extension from an Immigration Office, which allows an additional 30 days for BZD 200. The UK, US, Canadian and Australian governments tell their citizens they need no visa for visits of up to 30 days. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— need-visa changed: from Belize's Immigration Department lists US, UK, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, CARICOM and many EU passports as not needing a visa. Nationalities that do need a visa apply at a Belizean consulate, or are exempt for visits of up to 30 days if they hold a valid multiple-entry US, Canadian or Schengen visa, or a US or Canadian permanent residence card. to Belize's Immigration Department lets you check by nationality whether you need a visa. If you need one and live outside Belize, you can apply at your nearest Belizean diplomatic or consular mission; holders of a valid multiple-entry visa or permanent residence card from the United States or Canada, or of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, are exempt from the entry visa for visits not exceeding 30 days. The UK, US, Canadian and Australian governments tell their citizens they need no visa for visits of up to 30 days. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— how-long changed: from Belize's Immigration Department says that if you will stay longer than 30 days you must visit an Immigration Office to extend your stay with a Visitor's Permit Extension. Each extension allows an additional 30 days and costs BZD 200. to Belize's Immigration Department says that if you will stay longer than 30 days you need to visit an Immigration Office to extend your stay with a Visitor's Permit Extension, which allows an additional 30 days; the fee is BZD 200 for all nationals. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— us-visa-entry changed: from Yes. Belize's Immigration Department exempts from its visa requirement, for visits of up to 30 days, travellers holding a valid multiple-entry US visa or a US permanent residence card. A valid multiple-entry Canadian or Schengen visa, or a Canadian permanent residence card, qualifies too. to Yes. Belize's Immigration Department exempts from the entry visa, for visits not exceeding 30 days, holders of a valid multiple-entry visa or permanent residence card from the United States. A valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a valid multiple-entry visa or permanent residence card from Canada, qualifies too. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— insurance changed: from ~~No official source we could read requires it. The Government Press Office's Cabinet brief of 14 July 2022 records Cabinet's approval of the removal of all public-health measures at points of entry.~~ to No official source we could read requires it. The Government Press Office's Cabinet brief of 14 July 2022 says Cabinet approved the removal of all public health measures at points of entry. (pressoffice.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— us-dollars changed: from ~~The Government of Canada says US dollars are widely accepted and prices are sometimes given in US dollars, but change for US-dollar payments is frequently given in Belize dollars.~~ to The Government of Canada says US dollars are widely accepted, that prices are sometimes provided in US dollars, and that change for payments in US dollars is frequently given in Belize dollars. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— us-visa-waiver changed: from If your nationality needs a Belizean visa but you hold a valid multiple-entry US, Canadian or Schengen visa (or a US or Canadian permanent residence card), the Immigration Department exempts you from the visa for visits of up to 30 days. to Belize's Immigration Department exempts from the entry visa, for visits not exceeding 30 days, holders of a valid multiple-entry visa or permanent residence card from the United States or Canada, and holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— border-exit-fee changed: from According to the UK Foreign Office, leaving Belize by land, or by water to Guatemala or Mexico, means paying a departure tax of BZD 40 or USD 20 at the border. When leaving by air, the tax is usually included in the airfare. to The UK Foreign Office says that if you leave Belize by land, or by water crossing to Guatemala or Mexico, you must pay a departure tax of 40 Belize dollars or 20 US dollars at the border, and that if you leave by air the tax is usually included in the ticket price. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— thirty-day-stamp changed: from ~~Belize's Immigration Department says a stay longer than 30 days needs a Visitor's Permit Extension from an Immigration Office; each extension allows an additional 30 days and costs BZD 200.~~ to Belize's Immigration Department says a stay longer than 30 days needs a Visitor's Permit Extension from an Immigration Office, which allows an additional 30 days; the fee is BZD 200 for all nationals. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— passportValidity changed: from Belize's Immigration Department asks visa applicants for a passport valid for more than 6 months, and publishes no minimum for visa-exempt visitors. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must expire more than 3 months after the date they arrive, and that some airlines may refuse boarding if it does not run more than 6 months beyond arrival. to Belize's Immigration Department says visa applicants must have a passport valid for more than 6 months. No official Belizean source we could read states a minimum for visa-exempt visitors. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date more than 3 months after the date they arrive, and that some airlines may refuse boarding if it is not more than 6 months after arrival. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Belize. The Government Press Office's Cabinet brief of 14 July 2022 records Cabinet's approval of the removal of all public-health measures at points of entry. to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Belize. The Government Press Office's Cabinet brief of 14 July 2022 says Cabinet approved the removal of all public health measures at points of entry. (pressoffice.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— onwardTicket changed: from Visa applicants must submit a flight itinerary showing arrival in Belize and the return date to their country of origin (or onward departure if transiting). Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask visitors for a return or onward ticket. to Belize's Immigration Department says a visa applicant's flight itinerary must show expected arrival in Belize and the return date to the country of origin (or, if transiting, the date of departure to the country of destination). Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— proofOfFunds changed: from Visa applicants must provide an employment letter and banking financials (their sponsor's too, if sponsored). Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask visitors for proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay. No amount is published. to Belize's Immigration Department lists an employment letter and banking financials among the documents visa applicants need to present, including if they are self-sponsored. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay. No official source we could read states an amount. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— currencyLimits changed: from The US State Department gives USD 5,000 as Belize's currency restriction on entry and on exit, without saying whether larger sums must be declared or are barred. No Belizean source we could read states the rule; items that must be declared are listed on the immigration and customs declaration form. to The US State Department gives USD 5,000 as Belize's currency restriction for entry and for exit, without saying whether larger sums must be declared or are barred. No Belizean source we could read states the rule. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— 0 changed: from The Government of Canada notes that a permit is required to collect, possess or export certain plants, animals and plant and animal products (Belize is a party to CITES), that damaging the coral reef is a criminal offence, and that possessing pre-Columbian or Colonial-period artifacts requires a permit. to The Government of Canada says Belize is a signatory to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species and that you must have a permit to collect, possess or export certain plants, animals and plant and animal products; that damaging the coral reef is a criminal offence; and that you must obtain a permit to possess pre-Columbian archaeological and Colonial-period artifacts. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— 1 changed: from ~~Firearms and ammunition are strictly regulated; the Government of Canada warns of heavy fines and jail time for possessing an unlicensed firearm or ammunition.~~ to The Government of Canada says the possession of firearms and ammunition is strictly regulated, and that you could face heavy fines and jail time if you are found in possession of an unlicensed firearm or ammunition. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says Belize has one of the highest per capita murder rates in the world, with serious gang-related violence most frequent in Belize City south of the Haulover Creek (Southside); tourists are not normally the targets but anyone nearby could be affected. It says tourists are vulnerable to theft, including in San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Placencia and San Ignacio. Canada advises against non-essential travel to Southside Belize City. to The UK Foreign Office says Belize has one of the highest per capita murder rates in the world, and that serious gang-related violence occurs most frequently in Belize City, particularly south of the Haulover Creek (Southside); tourists are not normally the targets, but anyone near an incident could be affected. It says tourists are vulnerable to theft, including in San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Placencia and San Ignacio. Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel to Southside Belize City. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— bestTimeToVisit changed: from The Government of Canada says the rainy season runs from May to November and the Atlantic hurricane season from early June to the end of November; seasonal flooding can make roads impassable. Bush and forest fires are common between December and May, particularly in the Cayo District and the southern districts. to The Government of Canada says the rainy season extends from May to November, that seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and roads may become impassable, and that the hurricane season is from early June to the end of November. It says bush and forest fires are common between December and May, particularly in the Cayo District and in southern districts. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— feeNotes changed: from Single-entry visa, valid 6 months: BZD 200 for most nationalities, BZD 750 for nationals of India, Nepal, Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and BZD 3,000 for nationals of the People's Republic of China. A multiple-entry visa, valid 12 months, costs BZD 300, 1,000 or 4,000 respectively; the department says you may qualify for one if you hold a temporary status in Belize. to Single-entry visas are valid for 6 months: BZD 3,000 for nationals of the People's Republic of China, BZD 750 for nationals of India, Nepal, Thailand, Burma, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and BZD 200 for all other nationals. Multiple-entry visas are valid for 12 months and cost BZD 4,000, 1,000 and 300 respectively; the department says you may qualify for one if you hold a temporary status in Belize. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— feeNotes changed: from ~~BZD 200 for each 30-day Visitor's Permit Extension, the same for all nationalities. The extension does not allow employment or business without the Director of Immigration's consent.~~ to BZD 200 for all nationals; each Visitor's Permit Extension allows an additional 30 days. The holder may not enter into employment, paid or unpaid, or engage in any business or profession without the consent of the Director of Immigration. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Belize— us-visa changed: from Travelers whose nationality would normally need a Belizean visa are exempt for visits of up to 30 days if they hold a valid multiple-entry US visa or a US permanent residence card. The same exemption covers a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, and a valid multiple-entry Canadian visa or Canadian permanent residence card. to Belize's Immigration Department exempts from the entry visa, for visits not exceeding 30 days, holders of a valid multiple-entry visa or permanent residence card from the United States. The same exemption covers holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, and of a valid multiple-entry visa or permanent residence card from Canada. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— summary changed: from Benin's e-Visa portal says Africans can visit Benin without a visa for 90 days; any other foreigner can apply online for the official e-Visa (evisa.bj), and Canada's travel advice says to obtain the visa before arriving. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended, but vaccination cards are no longer checked at the border. to Benin's e-Visa portal says Africans can visit Benin without a visa for 90 days, and lets any foreigner apply online for an e-Visa. Canada's travel advice says you must obtain your visa before arriving. Benin's Ministry of Health says no vaccination card checks, including for yellow fever, are carried out at points of entry, and that yellow fever vaccination remains recommended for all travellers. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— do-i-need-visa changed: from Benin's e-Visa portal says Africans can visit Benin without a visa for 90 days. Everyone else — including EU, UK and US passport holders — needs a visa: the portal allows any foreigner to apply online at evisa.bj, and Canada's travel advice says you must obtain your visa before arriving in Benin. to Benin's e-Visa portal says Africans can visit Benin without a visa for 90 days, and that any foreigner wishing to visit can apply for an e-Visa online. The UK government tells British nationals they must have a visa to enter or travel through Benin, the US State Department says US citizens need a tourist visa, and Canada's travel advice says you must obtain your visa before arriving in Benin. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— evisa-cost changed: from EUR 50 for a 30-day single-entry visa, EUR 75 for 30-day multiple entry and EUR 100 for a 90-day multiple-entry visa when you apply yourself on evisa.bj (EUR 60, 85 and 110 when applying through an embassy). The portal says processing takes from one hour to 96 hours. to Benin's e-Visa portal lists EUR 50 for a 30-day single-entry e-Visa, EUR 75 for a 30-day multiple-entry e-Visa and EUR 100 for a 90-day multiple-entry e-Visa when you apply yourself, and EUR 60, 85 and 110 when you apply at the embassy. It says processing can last from one hour to 96 hours. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— yellow-fever-required changed: from No longer at the border. Since September 2026 Benin's Ministry of Health has stopped checking vaccination cards, including yellow fever, at airports, ports and land borders. Vaccination remains recommended for all travelers, and checks can be reinstated in a public health emergency. to Not at the border, according to Benin's Ministry of Health: in a notice posted on 16 September 2026 it says no vaccination card checks, including checks for yellow fever vaccination, are carried out at airports, ports and land borders. It says yellow fever vaccination remains recommended for all travellers and that Benin reserves the right to modify this measure in a public health emergency of international concern. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— visa-on-arrival changed: from Canada's travel advice says you must obtain your visa before arriving in Benin, and that you can apply online through the Benin government website (evisa.bj). No official source we could read describes a visa-on-arrival scheme. to Canada's travel advice says you must obtain your visa before arriving in Benin and that you can apply online through the Benin government website. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals to apply for a Benin visa online at least 7 days before their arrival date, and says they will get the visa when they arrive at Cotonou airport. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— is-benin-safe changed: from The UK Foreign Office says street crime, including theft and mugging, is common in Cotonou. In the north it advises against all travel to the W and Pendjari national parks and nearby border areas, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Alibori and Atacora departments and to the strip between the RNIE 2 highway and the Nigerian border. to The UK Foreign Office says street crime, including theft and mugging, is common in Cotonou. It advises against all travel to the Parc du W National Park and its hunting zones, the area between the Parc du W and the border with Niger, the Pendjari National Park and adjacent hunting grounds, and other areas within 5 km of the border with Burkina Faso, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Alibori and Atacora departments and to the area between the RNIE 2 highway from Tchaourou to Malanville and the Benin-Nigeria border. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— north-security changed: from The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to the W and Pendjari national parks and nearby areas because of the risk of terrorist attacks and kidnapping, and says foreigners have been kidnapped by groups originating in neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso. to The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to the Parc du W National Park and the Pendjari National Park and nearby areas, citing a risk of terrorist attacks and kidnapping, and says foreigners have been kidnapped by groups originating in bordering countries including Niger and Burkina Faso. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— evisa-official-only changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice warns that some fraudulent websites claim to offer Benin visas and says to use only Benin's official website (evisa.bj).~~ to Canada's travel advice says some fraudulent websites claim to offer Benin visas, and tells travellers to use only Benin's official website for their entry visa. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— yellow-card changed: from Benin's Ministry of Health has not checked vaccination cards, including the yellow fever certificate, at airports, ports or land borders since September 2026. Yellow fever vaccination remains recommended for all travellers. to Benin's Ministry of Health says that no vaccination card checks, including checks for yellow fever vaccination, are carried out at airports, ports and land borders, in a notice posted on 16 September 2026, and that yellow fever vaccination remains recommended for all travellers. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— cash-and-momo changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says credit cards are rarely accepted beyond major hotels, and ATMs that take foreign cards are rare outside the major cities.~~ to Canada's travel advice says credit cards are generally accepted in major hotels but rarely in restaurants and other shops, and that ATMs compatible with foreign cards are rare outside the major cities. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— zemidjan changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says most zémidjan motorcycle taxis are unregistered and are sometimes targeted by violent crime, particularly at night, and advises using only official car taxis.~~ to Canada's travel advice says most motorcycle taxis (zemijahns) are unregistered and are sometimes the target of violent crime, particularly at night, and advises using only official car taxis. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for the whole of your stay, according to UK government travel advice. No Beninese official source we could find states a longer validity rule.~~ to The UK government tells British nationals their passport must be valid for the duration of their stay, and the US State Department says it must be valid at the time of entry. No Beninese official source we could read states a validity rule. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— yellow-fever changed: from Since September 2026 Benin's Ministry of Health no longer checks vaccination cards, including yellow fever, at airports, ports or land borders. Yellow fever vaccination remains recommended for all travelers, and Benin reserves the right to change this measure in a public health emergency of international concern. to Benin's Ministry of Health says, in a notice posted on 16 September 2026, that no vaccination card checks, including checks for yellow fever vaccination, are carried out at airports, ports and land borders. It says yellow fever vaccination remains recommended for all travellers, and that Benin reserves the right to modify this measure in a public health emergency of international concern. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— currencyLimits changed: from ~~The US Department of State says cash over 5 million CFA francs must be declared, both on entry to Benin and on exit.~~ to The US Department of State says amounts over 5 million CFA francs must be declared, both on entry to Benin and on exit. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— payments changed: from Canada's travel advice describes a cash-based economy: credit cards are generally accepted in major hotels but rarely in restaurants and other shops, and ATMs that take foreign cards are found in banks and some large hotels but are rare outside the major cities. to Canada's travel advice says Benin has a cash-based economy: credit cards are generally accepted in major hotels but rarely in restaurants and other shops, and ATMs compatible with foreign cards are available in banks and some large hotels but are rare outside the major cities. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says street crime, theft and mugging are common in Cotonou and warns of carjacking in Cotonou and on roads outside towns. In the north it advises against all travel to the W and Pendjari national parks, their hunting zones and the area between Park W and the Niger border, because of terrorist attacks and kidnapping, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Alibori and Atacora departments and to the area between the RNIE 2 highway (Tchaourou–Malanville) and the Nigerian border. to The UK Foreign Office says street crime, including theft and mugging, is common in Cotonou, and warns of the risk of carjacking both in Cotonou and on roads outside towns and cities. It advises against all travel to the Parc du W National Park and its hunting zones, the area between the Parc du W and the border with Niger, the Pendjari National Park and adjacent hunting grounds, and other areas within 5 km of the border with Burkina Faso, citing a risk of terrorist attacks and kidnapping; and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Alibori and Atacora departments and to the area between the RNIE 2 highway from Tchaourou to Malanville and the Benin-Nigeria border. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— bestTimeToVisit changed: from Canada's travel advice says the south has two rainy seasons, from April to mid-July and from mid-September to October, and the north one, from June to September; the harmattan, a hot, dusty wind from the Sahara, blows from December to March. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says that in the south there are two rainy seasons, from April to mid-July and from mid-September to October, and that in the north the rainy season extends from June to September; the harmattan, a hot, dusty, sand-laden wind, blows from the Sahara from December to March. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— feeNotes changed: from EUR 50 single entry or EUR 75 multiple entry when you apply yourself on evisa.bj; EUR 60 or EUR 85 when applying through an embassy. The eVisa portal says processing can take from one hour to 96 hours. to EUR 50 single entry or EUR 75 multiple entry when you apply yourself; EUR 60 or EUR 85 when you apply at the embassy. The e-Visa portal says processing can last from one hour to 96 hours. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Benin— feeNotes changed: from ~~EUR 100 when you apply yourself on evisa.bj; EUR 110 when applying through an embassy. The eVisa portal says processing can take from one hour to 96 hours.~~ to EUR 100 when you apply yourself; EUR 110 when you apply at the embassy. The e-Visa portal says processing can last from one hour to 96 hours. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bolivia— summary changed: from Bolivia sorts passports into three groups: Group 1, which includes the UK, the United States and many European and American countries, enters visa-free, and Supreme Decree 1923 limits a tourist's stay to 90 calendar days a year; Group 3 needs a consular visa. The Migration Directorate's page on the Group 2 tourist visa is no longer online; Hong Kong's government says HKSAR passport holders can get a tourist visa on arrival. to Bolivia's migration regulation (Supreme Decree 1923) says a tourist or visit visa is granted for 30 calendar days and that the stay for tourists is 90 calendar days at most per year. The UK government tells British nationals they can visit for up to 90 days without a visa, Australia's Smartraveller says Australians do not need a visa for tourism, and Hong Kong's government says HKSAR passport holders can apply for a tourist visa on arrival for a stay of 30 days. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bolivia— do-i-need-a-visa changed: from It depends on which of Bolivia's three groups your passport falls into. Group 1 — which includes many EU and Schengen states, the UK, the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Turkey, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and many Latin American countries — needs no visa, and Supreme Decree 1923 limits a tourist's stay to 90 calendar days a year. For Group 2 the Migration Directorate's tourist-visa page is no longer online, so no official Bolivian page we could read states the rule; Hong Kong's government says HKSAR passport holders can get a tourist visa on arrival. Group 3 needs a consular visa from a Bolivian consulate. to No official Bolivian page we could read lists which nationalities need a visa. The UK government tells British nationals they can visit for up to 90 days without a visa; Australia's Smartraveller says Australians do not need a visa for tourism; Canada's travel advice says a tourist visa is not required for stays up to 30 days; and Hong Kong's government says HKSAR passport holders can apply for a tourist visa on arrival for a stay of 30 days. Bolivia's migration regulation (Supreme Decree 1923) says the stay for tourists is 90 calendar days at most per year. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bolivia— us-citizens changed: from No. Bolivia's Migration Directorate announced on 1 December 2025 that US citizens join Group I, whose nationals need no visa to enter for tourism or visits. Stays count toward the 90-day annual limit for visa-free visitors. to (deleted) (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bolivia— how-long-can-i-stay changed: from Supreme Decree 1923 puts the maximum stay for tourists at 90 calendar days a year. The UK Foreign Office tells British travellers that border officials issue 30-day stamps but that they can stay 90 days without any new stamp; Australia's Smartraveller tells Australians that the stay permitted on entry is 30 days and can be extended to 90. The Migration Directorate's procedure for a transitory stay for tourism or visit, of up to 30 or 60 days, costs 250 UFV for up to 30 days and asks for a tourist or visit consular visa. to Bolivia's migration regulation (Supreme Decree 1923) says the stay for tourists is 90 calendar days at most per year. The UK Foreign Office tells British travellers that border officials issue 30-day stamps but that they can stay 90 days without any new stamp; Australia's Smartraveller says the stay permitted on entry is 30 days and can be extended to 90. The Migration Directorate's procedure for a transitory stay for tourism or visit of up to 30 or 60 days costs 250 UFV for up to 30 days and asks for a tourist or visit consular visa. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bolivia— visa-on-arrival-where changed: from No official Bolivian page we could read says so today: the Migration Directorate's tourist-visa page is no longer online. Hong Kong's Immigration Department says HKSAR passport holders can get a tourist visa on arrival, for a stay of 30 days. No official source we could read states the fee or processing time. to No official Bolivian page we could read describes a visa on arrival. Hong Kong's Immigration Department says, citing Bolivia's embassy in China, that HKSAR passport holders can apply for the tourist visa upon arrival in Bolivia for a stay of 30 days. No official source we could read states the fee or processing time. (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bolivia— group-three changed: from Group 3 is the list of nationalities that, according to Bolivia's migration authority (DIGEMIG), need a consular visa to enter. No official source we could read states the fee, how long a consulate takes or the permitted stay. to (deleted) (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bolivia— yellow-fever changed: from The UK Foreign Office says a yellow fever certificate is required to enter Bolivia if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. Bolivia's Migration Directorate also asks for one with a tourist stay permit application if you will visit high-risk endemic areas. to The UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Bolivia if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. Bolivia's Migration Directorate also lists one among the requirements for a tourist stay permit if you will visit high-risk endemic areas. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bolivia— altitude changed: from Canada's travel advice says you are at risk of high-altitude illness above 2,500 metres, naming La Paz (3,640 m), Uyuni (3,656 m), Oruro (3,735 m) and Potosí (4,090 m), and that the risk is higher if you ascend quickly or exercise or drink alcohol before acclimatising. High-altitude illness can be fatal. to Canada's travel advice says you are at risk of high-altitude illnesses if you travel 2,500 metres above sea level or more, naming La Paz (3,640 m), Uyuni (3,656 m), Oruro (3,735 m) and Potosí (4,090 m), and that you are more at risk if you ascend quickly or exercise or drink alcohol before you get used to the altitude. It says high-altitude illnesses can be fatal. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bolivia— clean-dollars changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says Canadian dollars are hard to exchange in Bolivia and to bring US dollars if you need to exchange cash. Migration fees are set in UFV.~~ to Canada's travel advice says it is difficult to exchange Canadian dollars in Bolivia and to bring U.S. dollars if you need to exchange cash. Bolivia's Migration Directorate prices its tourist stay procedure in UFV (250 UFVs for up to 30 days). (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Bolivia— bloqueos changed: from The UK government's travel advice says protest groups often block roads without warning, that you should not try to cross blockades, and that recent blockades have caused fuel and fresh-food shortages in some areas. Canada's advice says roadblocks are common throughout the country. to The UK government's travel advice says protest groups often use road blockades as a form of protest, without warning, tells travellers not to attempt to cross blockades, and says recent blockades have led to fuel and fresh food shortages in some areas. Canada's advice says roadblocks are common throughout the country. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)