Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Central African Republic— onwardTicket changed: from ~~The embassy in Washington asks visa applicants for a flight itinerary and proof of accommodation or an invitation letter.~~ to The embassy in Washington asks visa applicants for a flight itinerary and an invitation letter or hotel reservation, and its application page lists proof of travel arrangements (flight tickets, itinerary) and proof of accommodation. (usrcaembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Central African Republic— proofOfFunds changed: from ~~Visa applicants must provide proof of sufficient funds; no fixed amount is published.~~ to The embassy in Washington lists proof of sufficient funds among the required documents for a visa application. No official source we could read states an amount. (usrcaembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Central African Republic— 1 changed: from The UK FCDO says you often need permission to take photos in public places, and that photographing government property, uniformed officers or military installations and personnel can get you detained, fined and your camera confiscated. to The UK FCDO says you often need permission to take photos in public places, and that you may be detained, fined and have your camera confiscated for photographing government property, uniformed law enforcement officers or military installations and personnel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Central African Republic— payments changed: from Canada's travel advice says the economy is cash-based: only Bangui's major hotels accept credit cards, ATMs are found only in a few banks and hotels in Bangui, and currency can be exchanged only in Bangui and Berbérati. Australia's Smartraveller says very few ATMs are available in Bangui and that most hotels, supermarkets and restaurants catering to foreigners accept only cash. to Canada's travel advice says the economy is cash-based, that only Bangui's major hotels accept credit cards, that ATMs are only available in a few banks and hotels in Bangui, and that you can only exchange currency in Bangui and Berbérati. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Central African Republic— safety changed: from The UK FCDO advises against all travel outside Bangui and all but essential travel to Bangui; Canada and Australia advise against all travel. The FCDO says armed groups continue to occupy areas in the north and south-east, and that homicides, kidnapping and carjacking are frequent outside Bangui; it advises taking professional security advice. to The UK FCDO advises against all travel outside Bangui and all but essential travel to Bangui; Canada advises avoiding all travel and Australia says do not travel. The FCDO says armed groups continue to occupy areas in the north and south-east of the country, and that outside Bangui there are frequent cases of homicides, criminal kidnapping and carjacking; among its precautions it lists taking professional security advice. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Central African Republic— bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official seasonal guidance for visitors. Australia's Smartraveller says the dry season runs from December to April and the rainy season from May to October, when some roads cannot be used and flooding can close the main routes into Bangui. to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. Canada's travel advice says that during the rainy season, from May to October, road conditions deteriorate to the point that dirt roads may be impassable for several days. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Central African Republic— feeNotes changed: from At the embassy in Washington: 150 USD for a short stay of up to one month; 175 USD for 45 days, 250 USD for 2–3 months and 300 USD for 3 months or more. Express processing (24–48 hours) costs 50 USD more. to At the embassy in Washington: USD 150 for a short stay of 0-1 month, USD 175 for 45 days, USD 250 for a medium stay of 2-3 months and USD 300 for a long stay of 3 months and more. Express processing (24-48 hours) costs USD 50 more. (usrcaembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Central African Republic— feeNotes changed: from At the embassy in Washington: 150 USD for a short stay of up to one month, 175 USD for 45 days, 250 USD for a medium stay of 2–3 months and 300 USD for a long stay of 3 months or more; express processing (24–48 hours) costs 50 USD more. to At the embassy in Washington: USD 150 for a short stay of 0-1 month, USD 175 for 45 days, USD 250 for a medium stay of 2-3 months and USD 300 for a long stay of 3 months and more. Express processing (24-48 hours) costs USD 50 more. (usrcaembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— summary changed: from Since May 2026 visitors to Chad who are not exempt must apply for an e-Visa on the official platform evisa.td — a visa issued outside it after 21 May 2026 is not valid for entry. Citizens of the CEMAC states and of the other countries and territories on the platform's exemption list enter without a visa. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the north, the Lake Chad region and the border areas, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the country. to Chad's immigration directorate says that from 11 May 2026 every new visa application must be submitted through the online platform evisa.td, and that after 21 May 2026 a visa issued outside the platform is invalid and does not allow entry. The platform says nationals of the countries on its exemption list are exempt from visas, and the CEMAC Additional Act of 25 June 2013 gives nationals of CEMAC member states the right to travel without a visa and stay up to 90 days in another member state. The UK government advises against all travel to the northern provinces, western Kanem, the Lake Chad region and within 30 km of Chad's other borders, and against all but essential travel to the rest of Chad. (evisa.td )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— faq.need-visa changed: from Yes, unless your passport is exempt. Chad's e-Visa platform lists Barbados, Benin, Bermuda, the Central African Republic, Congo, the Cook Islands, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Malaysia, Mali, Micronesia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Suriname and Togo. Cameroon is not on that list, but the CEMAC Additional Act of 25 June 2013 lets citizens of all CEMAC states, Cameroon included, enter without a visa and stay up to 90 days. Everyone else applies online at evisa.td. to Yes, unless you are exempt. Chad's e-Visa platform says nationals of the countries on its list are exempt from visas: Barbados, Benin, Bermuda, Congo, Dominica, Gabon, Gambia, Equatorial Guinea, the Cook Islands, Malaysia, Mali, Micronesia, Niger, Nigeria, the Central African Republic, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Suriname and Togo. The CEMAC Additional Act of 25 June 2013 gives nationals of CEMAC member states the right to travel without a visa and stay up to 90 days in another member state. The platform lets any foreigner who is not exempt from a visa submit an e-Visa application online. (evisa.td )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— faq.evisa changed: from Yes, and it is now the only way to get one. Since 11 May 2026 every visa application is made on evisa.td (diplomatic and courtesy visas excepted), and a visa issued outside the platform after 21 May 2026 does not allow entry. You cannot apply more than 90 days before arrival, and the platform recommends applying at least 7 days ahead. A new fee grid has been announced, but the platform does not publish the amounts. to Yes. Chad's immigration directorate says all visa applications are now made exclusively online through evisa.td: from 11 May 2026 every new application must go through the platform (diplomatic and courtesy visas excepted), and after 21 May 2026 a visa issued outside it is invalid and does not allow entry. The platform recommends applying at least seven days before your date of entry and says you cannot apply more than 90 days before it. The directorate refers to a new fee grid; no official source we could read publishes the amounts. (evisa.td )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— faq.safety changed: from The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the northern provinces (Borkou, Ennedi Ouest, Ennedi Est and Tibesti), western Kanem Province, the Lake Chad region and within 30 km of the other borders, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the country, including N'Djamena. to The UK government advises against all travel to the northern provinces (Borkou, Ennedi Ouest, Ennedi Est and Tibesti), the western part of Kanem Province including Nokou, the Lake Chad region and within 30 km of all Chad's other borders, and against all but essential travel to the rest of Chad, including N'Djamena. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— faq.registration changed: from Yes — the UK FCDO says that if you stay more than 72 hours you must register with the police, that the immigration officer will tell you to go to the Commissariat Central (police headquarters) on Avenue General Kerim Nassour, and that you must bring a passport photograph. to Yes — the UK government says that if you stay in Chad more than 72 hours you must register with the police, that the immigration officer will tell you to go to the Commissariat Central (police headquarters) on Avenue General Kerim Nassour, and that you must bring a passport photograph. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— faq.yellow-fever changed: from ~~Yes. Chad's e-Visa platform tells applicants to bring proof of yellow fever vaccination, which immigration checks on arrival.~~ to Chad's e-Visa platform says you must carry your proof of yellow fever vaccination for checking by the immigration services on arrival. (evisa.td )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— tips.border-zones changed: from The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the northern provinces (Borkou, Ennedi Ouest, Ennedi Est and Tibesti), western Kanem Province, the Lake Chad region and within 30 km of Chad’s other borders, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the country, including N’Djamena. It says the Chad–Sudan border is closed to travellers, with limited humanitarian exceptions. to The UK government advises against all travel to the northern provinces (Borkou, Ennedi Ouest, Ennedi Est and Tibesti), the western part of Kanem Province, the Lake Chad region and within 30 km of all Chad's other borders, and against all but essential travel to the rest of Chad, including N'Djamena. It says the Chad–Sudan border is closed to travellers, with limited humanitarian exceptions. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— tips.evisa-hedge changed: from Chad's immigration service says visas issued outside evisa.td after 21 May 2026 are invalid. The platform says you cannot apply more than 90 days before arrival, recommends applying at least 7 days ahead, does not refund fees and cannot correct an e-Visa once issued. to Chad's immigration directorate says that after 21 May 2026 a visa issued outside evisa.td is invalid. The platform says you cannot apply more than 90 days before your date of entry, recommends applying at least seven days ahead, says refunds are not possible and that an e-Visa cannot be modified once issued. (evisa.td )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— tips.registration changed: from If you stay in Chad more than 72 hours, the UK FCDO says you must register with the police at the Commissariat Central (police headquarters) on Avenue General Kerim Nassour; bring a passport photograph. to The UK government says that if you stay in Chad more than 72 hours you must register with the police at the Commissariat Central (police headquarters) on Avenue General Kerim Nassour, and that you must bring a passport photograph. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— tips.photography changed: from The Government of Canada says a government permit is required for all photography in Chad, that photographing airports, military establishments and government buildings is prohibited, and that cameras may be confiscated without notice. to The Government of Canada says you are required to have a government permit for all photography in Chad, that it is prohibited to photograph airports, military establishments and government buildings, and that film and cameras may be confiscated without notice. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from ~~Carry proof of yellow fever vaccination. Chad's e-Visa platform tells applicants that immigration officers check it on arrival.~~ to Chad's e-Visa platform says you must carry your proof of yellow fever vaccination for checking by the immigration services on arrival. (evisa.td )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Chad. The UK Foreign Office says medical facilities are poor, hospitals even in N'Djamena are stretched, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds for treatment and repatriation. to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Chad. The UK government says medical facilities in Chad are poor and even in N'Djamena hospitals are stretched, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says it is illegal to photograph military sites, government buildings or airports without a permit, and the Government of Canada says a government permit is required for all photography.~~ to The UK government says it is illegal to photograph military sites, government buildings or airports without a permit, and the Government of Canada says a government permit is required for all photography. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK advises against all travel to Chad's northern provinces (Borkou, Ennedi Ouest, Ennedi Est and Tibesti), western Kanem, the Lake Chad region (Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa activity) and within 30 km of the other borders, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the country, including N'Djamena. Armed robbery is common in parts of N'Djamena and carjacking a high risk on roads outside it. to The UK government advises against all travel to Chad's northern provinces (Borkou, Ennedi Ouest, Ennedi Est and Tibesti), western Kanem, the Lake Chad region and within 30 km of the other borders, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the country, including N'Djamena. It says Islamic State West Africa and Boko Haram remain active in the Lake Chad region, armed robbery is common in some residential areas of N'Djamena, and there is a high risk of carjacking on roads outside N'Djamena. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chad— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official seasonal guidance. The Government of Canada says the rainy season runs from May to October in the south and from June to September in central Chad, and that the north usually receives little rain; the UK FCDO says roads are often impassable during the rains. to The Government of Canada says the rainy season extends from May to October in the south and from June to September in central Chad, and that the north usually receives little rain; the UK government says roads are poor and often impassable during the rainy season from July to October, especially in the south. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— summary changed: from Chile's foreign ministry publishes, nationality by nationality, whether a prior authorisation or visa (autorización previa o visa) is needed and the longest stay allowed. Those who need none, including nationals of the US, Canada, the UK and the EU, enter as visitors on a transitory stay permit (permanencia transitoria) for up to 90 days, or 30 or 60 days for some nationalities; the others apply for the visa through Chile's online consular services. to Chile's foreign ministry publishes a table giving, for each nationality, whether a visa (autorización previa o visa) is required and the stay. It marks US, Canadian and UK nationals, for example, as needing no visa, with 90 days; Chile's transitory stay permit (permanencia transitoria) allows a stay of up to 90 days, and the table gives shorter stays for some nationalities, such as 30 days for Singapore. Those who need a visa apply for it through Chile's online consular services. (consulado.gob.cl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— answer changed: from It depends on your passport. Citizens of the EU and Schengen states, the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay enter visa-free for up to 90 days as tourists; Singapore, Malaysian and Macao passport holders get 30 days; for Belizean and Indonesian passports the foreign ministry's table gives two figures (30 or 90 days, and 60 or 90 days). Nationalities that need a prior authorisation or visa apply for it through Chile's online consular services before traveling. to It depends on your passport: Chile's foreign ministry publishes a table giving, for each nationality, whether a visa is required and the stay. For example, it marks US, Canadian, UK, Mexican, Australian, Japanese and Israeli nationals as needing no visa, with 90 days; Singapore, Malaysian and Macao passport holders as needing no visa, with 30 days; for Belizean and Indonesian passports it gives two figures (30 or 90 days, and 60 or 90 days). Nationalities that need a prior authorisation or visa apply for it through Chile's online consular services. (consulado.gob.cl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— answer changed: from Up to 90 days on a transitory stay permit, except 30 days for Singapore, Malaysian and Macao passports; for Belizean and Indonesian passports the foreign ministry's table gives two figures (30 or 90 days, and 60 or 90 days). One extension of up to a further 90 days can be requested from the Servicio Nacional de Migraciones for a fee of USD 100 (children and adolescents are exempt), and it must be applied for before your current permission expires. to Chile's migration service says the transitory stay permit allows a stay of up to 90 days; the foreign ministry's table gives 30 days for Singapore, Malaysian and Macao passports, and two figures for Belizean and Indonesian passports (30 or 90 days, and 60 or 90 days). The migration service says the permit can be extended once, by up to 90 calendar days, through the Servicio Nacional de Migraciones' digital portal, for a fee of USD 100 (children and adolescents are exempt), and that you must start the extension before the original period on your Tarjeta Única Migratoria (TUM) ends. (serviciomigraciones.cl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— answer changed: from Yes. The Government of Canada says stays on Rapa Nui are limited to 30 consecutive days and that you must show a round-trip ticket and an accommodation reservation authorised by the local authorities, and complete the Rapa Nui Entry Form; the UK Foreign Office says an invitation letter from the provincial delegation is accepted instead of the reservation. to Yes. The Government of Canada says stays on Rapa Nui are limited to 30 consecutive days for all travellers and that you must show a round-trip ticket and proof of a reservation of accommodation authorised by local authorities, and complete the Rapa Nui Entry Form; the UK Foreign Office says you must show a reservation registered with SERNATUR, the national tourism service, or an invitation letter from the provincial delegation. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— answer changed: from It is the sworn declaration Chilean law requires of every traveller bringing in plants, animals, products of plant or animal origin (including handicrafts), agricultural chemicals or animal feed. It is free and can be filed digitally; SAG inspectors check what you declare, and failing to declare risk products leads to sanctions and fines. to The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) says Chilean law requires people to declare under oath, on special forms (digital or paper), any plants, animals, products of plant or animal origin (including handicrafts), agricultural chemical or biological products, veterinary medicines or animal feed they bring in. It says the digital declaration is free; SAG inspectors check what is declared whatever its quantity, and failing to declare risk products leads to sanctions and fines. (sag.gob.cl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— answer changed: from ~~Yes. Both need a consular tourist visa (autorización previa o visa), applied for through Chile's online consular services.~~ to Yes. Chile's foreign ministry's table marks both nationalities as needing a visa. The ministry says the prior authorisation or visa (autorización previa o visa) is granted by Chilean consulates abroad and must be applied for on the online consular services platform. (consulado.gob.cl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from Declare all food, plants and animal products on the SAG sworn declaration when you enter Chile. The Agricultural and Livestock Service says inspectors check declared goods whatever the quantity, and that failing to declare risk products leads to sanctions and fines. to The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) says Chilean law requires people to declare under oath any plants, animals and products of plant or animal origin they bring in, that its inspectors check them whatever their quantity, and that failing to declare risk products leads to sanctions and fines. (sag.gob.cl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from The Government of Canada says stays on Easter Island (Rapa Nui) are limited to 30 consecutive days, and that to board the flight and on arrival you must show a round-trip ticket and a reservation with accommodation authorised by the local authorities, and complete the Rapa Nui Entry Form. The UK Foreign Office says an invitation letter from the provincial delegation can replace the reservation. to The Government of Canada says stays on Easter Island (Rapa Nui) are limited to 30 consecutive days for all travellers, and that to board the flight and on arrival you must show a round-trip ticket and proof of a reservation of accommodation authorised by local authorities, and complete the Rapa Nui Entry Form. The UK Foreign Office says you must show a reservation registered with SERNATUR or an invitation letter from the provincial delegation. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from ~~Chile's migration service says nationals of Mercosur countries and Bolivia can enter Chile with a national identity card instead of a passport.~~ to Chile's migration service lists an identity card, without the need for a passport, as a document for entering Chile only for foreign nationals of Mercosur countries and Bolivia. (serviciomigraciones.cl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from Chile's migration service says a transitory stay permit cannot run past the expiry of your passport or travel document, and the UK Foreign Office says your passport should expire after the day you plan to leave Chile. The migration service says nationals of Mercosur countries and Bolivia can enter with a national identity card instead of a passport. to Chile's migration service says the transitory stay permit cannot run past the validity of your passport or travel document, and the UK Foreign Office says your passport should have an expiry date after the day you plan to leave Chile. The migration service lists an identity card, without the need for a passport, as a document for entering Chile only for nationals of Mercosur countries and Bolivia. (serviciomigraciones.cl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from ~~No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Chile. Canada's travel advice tells travellers to get insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays.~~ to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Chile. Canada's travel advice says to make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from ~~No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement for visitors to mainland Chile. The UK Foreign Office says visitors to Rapa Nui (Easter Island) must show a return ticket.~~ to No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement for visitors to mainland Chile. The UK Foreign Office says that to enter Rapa Nui (Easter Island) you must show a return ticket. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from Every visitor admitted on a Permanencia Transitoria permit must be able to show the border authority lawful means of support for the stay. No amount is published. Visa applicants must also show their own economic means as part of the consular file. to Chile's foreign ministry says every foreigner entering as the holder of a transitory stay permit must show the border authority lawful means of support for their stay. No official source we could read states an amount. The ministry lists proof of the applicant's own economic means among the requirements for a prior authorisation or visa. (consulado.gob.cl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from Every traveller aged over 18 must complete a sworn declaration for the agricultural service (SAG): it is individual and free, and covers plant and animal products, goods and cash carried in your luggage. SAG's Digital Affidavit for Entry to Chile can be filled in with or without an internet connection from one day before you enter, and is valid only for the arrival date you give; SAG's information page says it can also be made on a paper form, and that failing to declare risk products leads to sanctions and fines. to SAG's Digital Affidavit for Entry to Chile asks you to declare the plant and animal origin products, goods and currencies (money) you carry in your luggage or means of transport. It says the procedure is free of charge, individual and mandatory for all persons over 18 years of age, and that the form can be completed with or without an internet connection, up to one day before your entry, and is valid only for the date of arrival you indicate. SAG's information page says the declaration is made on special forms (digital or paper) and that failing to declare risk products leads to sanctions and fines. (dj.sag.gob.cl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from The PDI border police hand you the Tarjeta Única Migratoria (TUM) when you enter Chile. Keep it for your stay: Chile's migration service lists a valid TUM as the document that lets a visitor on a transitory stay leave the country. to Chile's migration service says the PDI hands you the Tarjeta Única Migratoria (TUM) when you enter Chile, and lists a valid TUM as a document that allows you to leave the country. (serviciomigraciones.cl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from ~~Cash or negotiable instruments of USD 10,000 or more must be declared to customs on arrival and departure.~~ to Chile's customs service says that if you enter or leave Chile with cash or bearer negotiable instruments of USD 10,000 or more, or the equivalent in other currencies including the Chilean peso, you must declare it to customs. (aduana.cl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from Chilean law requires every traveller to declare under oath, on the SAG form, any plants, animals, products of plant or animal origin (including handicrafts), agricultural chemicals or animal feed they bring in. Inspectors of the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) check them whatever the quantity, destroy what does not meet the rules, and failing to declare risk products leads to sanctions and fines. to The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) says Chilean law requires people to declare under oath, on special forms (digital or paper), any plants, animals, products of plant or animal origin (including handicrafts), agricultural chemical or biological products, veterinary medicines or animal feed they bring in. It says SAG border inspectors check them whatever their quantity, packaging or how long ago they were obtained; products that do not meet the requirements are not allowed in and are destroyed, and failing to declare risk products leads to sanctions and fines. (sag.gob.cl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from The UK Foreign Office says pickpocketing, mugging and thefts from vehicles are very common throughout Chile, including in airports, hotels and bus stations. The Government of Canada advises a high degree of caution because of demonstrations, civil unrest and crime, and says armed assaults and robberies have increased in recent years. Canada says Chile is in a very active seismic zone where earthquakes and tsunamis can occur, and the UK says major earthquakes are a risk. to The UK Foreign Office says pickpocketing, mugging and thefts from vehicles are very common throughout Chile, including inside airports, churches, hotels and bus stations. The Government of Canada advises a high degree of caution in Chile due to ongoing demonstrations, civil unrest and crime, and says armed assaults and robberies have increased in recent years. Canada says Chile is located in a very active seismic zone where earthquakes and tsunamis can occur anywhere, and the UK says major earthquakes are a risk. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from No official seasonal guidance. The CIA World Factbook describes a desert climate in the north, a Mediterranean one in the central region and a cool, damp south; the UK Foreign Office notes that winter weather between June and September sometimes closes Andes border crossings, including Los Libertadores between Santiago and Mendoza. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. The UK Foreign Office says that between June and September winter weather sometimes temporarily closes the Chile-Argentina border crossing high in the Andes, including the main Los Libertadores crossing between Santiago and Mendoza. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from Chile is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one. The Government of Canada says Canadians can drive with their licence for up to 90 days but should still carry an International Driving Permit; the UK Foreign Office says a UK photocard licence can be used for 3 months. to The UN Treaty Collection lists Chile as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 10 August 1960). The Government of Canada says you can drive with a valid Canadian driver's licence for up to 90 days but should still carry an international driving permit; the UK Foreign Office says you can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Chile for 3 months. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Chile— text changed: from ~~Chile is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to The UN Treaty Collection lists Chile as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 10 August 1960). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— summary changed: from China has unilaterally opened visa-free entry of up to 30 days to ordinary-passport holders of 50 countries — including many EU members, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea — while US and Indian citizens still need an embassy visa; a separate 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit scheme covers 57 nationalities passing through to a third country. to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says ordinary-passport holders of 50 countries, among them France, Germany, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the Republic of Korea, can enter without a visa for business, tourism, family or friends visits, exchange and transit, staying no more than 30 days. China's National Immigration Administration says nationals of 57 countries, including the United States, Russia and the UK, can transit without a visa through any of 65 ports in 24 provinces on their way to a third country or region, staying in the permitted areas for up to 10 days. (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— us-need-visa changed: from Yes, for a regular visit US citizens need a tourist (L) visa, which costs 140 USD at the Chinese Embassy in the US. However, US passport holders transiting to a third country can use the 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit policy at eligible ports instead. to The United States is not among the 50 countries whose ordinary-passport holders China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists for visa-free entry. The Chinese Embassy in the US charges US citizens USD 140 for a single-entry visa. US nationals travelling on to a third country or region can instead use the visa-free transit scheme, which China's National Immigration Administration says allows a stay of up to 10 days in the permitted areas. (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— who-visa-free changed: from China's Foreign Ministry lists 50 countries whose ordinary-passport holders can visit visa-free for up to 30 days, including many EU members (Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and others), Switzerland, Ireland, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Brazil and Russia. It is announced as in force until December 31, 2026 (Russia until December 31, 2027; Brunei with no end date). to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists 50 countries whose ordinary-passport holders can come to China without a visa for business, tourism, family or friends visits, exchange and transit, staying no more than 30 days. They include Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and other European countries, Switzerland, Ireland, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Brazil and Russia. The ministry says the waiver for Brunei has no expiry date, the one for Russia remains in effect until 31 December 2027, and those for the other 48 countries until 31 December 2026. (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— transit-240h changed: from Citizens of 57 countries — including the US, UK, Canada and Mexico — can enter without a visa for up to 240 hours (10 days) at any of 65 eligible ports in 24 provinces when they hold an ordinary passport and an onward ticket with a fixed date and itinerary to a third country or region. Travel is limited to the permitted regions. to China's National Immigration Administration says nationals of 57 countries, including the US, the UK, Canada and Mexico, holding their own ordinary passport and an onward ticket with a confirmed date and itinerary to a third country or region, can enter without a visa at any of 65 open ports in 24 provinces and stay in the permitted areas for up to 10 days. (nia.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— payments-work changed: from Not everywhere. Canada's travel advice says international credit cards are accepted in many hotels and larger establishments but not universally, and that major payment platforms let foreign travellers link an international card to pay by QR code. The UK Foreign Office says outside major cities cards are not always accepted and ATMs are limited. to Canada's travel advice says international credit cards are accepted in many hotels and larger establishments but not universally, and that major Chinese platforms allow foreign travellers to link an international credit card and pay by scanning QR codes. The UK Foreign Office says outside major cities credit cards are not always accepted and ATMs are limited. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— hotel-registration changed: from Yes. The UK Foreign Office and Canada say you must register your place of residence with the local Public Security Bureau within 24 hours of arrival. Hotels do this at check-in; if you stay with family or friends in a private home you must register yourself, and Canada says failure can result in fines or detention. to Yes. The UK Foreign Office and Canada say you must register your place of residence with the local Public Security Bureau within 24 hours of arrival. Hotels register you at check-in; Canada says those staying with family or friends in a private home must register themselves, and that failure to do so can result in fines and or detention. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— mobile-payments changed: from Canada's travel advice says major Chinese payment platforms let foreign travellers link an international credit card and pay by scanning QR codes in shops, restaurants, taxis and on public transport, and advises following the platform's official setup instructions; the UK Foreign Office says such app payments are almost universal. to Canada's travel advice says major Chinese platforms allow foreign travellers to link an international credit card and pay by scanning QR codes in shops, restaurants, taxis and on public transport, and advises following the platform's official setup instructions; the UK Foreign Office says cashless payments through apps such as WeChat or Alipay are almost universal. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— hotel-registration changed: from The UK Foreign Office and Canada say you must register your place of residence with the local Public Security Bureau within 24 hours of arrival. Hotels do it at check-in; if you stay in a private home you must register yourself. Canada says failure can lead to fines or detention. to The UK Foreign Office and Canada say you must register your place of residence with the local Public Security Bureau within 24 hours of arrival. Hotels register you at check-in; Canada says those staying with family or friends in a private home must register themselves, and that failure to do so can result in fines and or detention. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— internet-apps changed: from The UK Foreign Office says the Chinese authorities control internet access and some services are permanently blocked, including Google, Facebook, YouTube and X; others may sometimes be blocked. It adds that VPNs must be licensed by the Chinese government. to The UK Foreign Office says the Chinese authorities control internet access and that some services are permanently blocked, including Google, Facebook, YouTube and X, while other websites may sometimes be blocked. It says China's cybersecurity laws state that online products and services such as VPNs need to be licensed by the Chinese government. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— transit-240h changed: from Even if your passport needs a visa for China, the 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit lets eligible nationalities — including US, Mexican and Indonesian citizens — visit without a visa when arriving at an eligible port and continuing to a different country or region. to China's National Immigration Administration says nationals of 57 countries, including the US, Mexico and Indonesia, holding an onward ticket with a confirmed date and itinerary to a third country or region, can enter without a visa at any of 65 open ports in 24 provinces and stay in the permitted areas for up to 10 days. (nia.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— passportValidity changed: from Visa applicants need a passport with more than 6 months of remaining validity and at least 2 blank visa pages. Visa-free entrants need an ordinary passport valid for at least the length of their stay in China. to The Chinese Embassy in the US says visa applicants' passports must have more than 6 months of remaining validity and at least 2 blank visa pages. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visa-free entrants need an ordinary passport valid for at least the duration of their intended stay in China. (us.china-embassy.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— yellow-fever changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required of travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport in one. to WHO's country list says China requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and from travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for China. The UK Foreign Office advises making sure you have appropriate travel and medical insurance covering healthcare and medical evacuation and repatriation. to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for China. The UK Foreign Office says healthcare is not free in China and can be very expensive, and to make sure you have appropriate travel and medical insurance covering healthcare and medical evacuation and repatriation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— onwardTicket changed: from 240-hour visa-free transit passengers need a confirmed onward ticket with a fixed date to a third country or region. For 30-day visa-free entrants a ticket is not a stated condition, but the MFA advises carrying documents that match the purpose of the trip, such as air tickets, hotel bookings or an invitation letter. to China's National Immigration Administration says visa-free transit passengers need an onward ticket with a confirmed date and itinerary to a third country or region. For visa-free visitors, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends taking documents such as invitation letters, air tickets and accommodation reservations as proof corresponding to the purpose of entry. Canada's travel advice says to be prepared to show proof of onward travel. (nia.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— proofOfFunds changed: from No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount. Border inspection examines the purpose of the visit, and the MFA advises visa-free visitors to carry documents that match it, such as an invitation letter, air tickets and accommodation bookings. to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visa-free entry is subject to examination and approval by border inspection authorities, and recommends taking documents such as invitation letters, air tickets and accommodation reservations as proof corresponding to the purpose of entry. (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— currencyLimits changed: from Chinese Customs requires you to declare RMB 20,000 or more in cash, or foreign currency in cash worth US$5,000 or more, on arrival and on departure; no more than RMB 20,000 may be brought in or taken out. to No official source we could read states China's cash-declaration threshold: the customs page we cite could not be read. (nia.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— 0 changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says Chinese immigration officials take and keep the fingerprints of travellers aged 14 to 70 on entry, with some exceptions.~~ to Canada's travel advice says Chinese immigration officials will take and retain the fingerprints of travellers between 14 and 70 years old on entry, and that some exceptions may apply. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— 1 changed: from Canada's travel advice says there are absolute prohibitions on importing arms, drugs, and plant or animal products that could carry disease or pests, and restrictions on printed material, film, photos and recordings considered detrimental to China's interests. to Canada's travel advice says there are absolute prohibitions against importing arms, drugs and plant or animal products that could carry disease or pests, and restrictions on the entry of printed material, film, photos, videotapes and CDs considered detrimental to China's interests. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— 2 changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says the import, possession and use of drones are strictly regulated; contact the Civil Aviation Administration of China before travel.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says the import, possession and use of drones and drone components are strictly regulated, and to contact the Civil Aviation Administration of China before travel for the latest rules on registration and use. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— payments changed: from The UK Foreign Office says cashless payments through apps such as WeChat or Alipay are almost universal, and that outside major cities credit cards are not always accepted and ATMs are limited. Canada's travel advice says these platforms let foreign travellers link an international credit card, that international cards are accepted in many hotels and larger establishments but not universally, and that using foreign currency for everyday transactions is illegal. to The UK Foreign Office says cashless payments through smartphone apps such as WeChat or Alipay are almost universal, and that outside major cities credit cards are not always accepted and ATMs are limited. Canada's travel advice says major Chinese platforms allow foreign travellers to link an international credit card, that international credit cards are accepted in many hotels and larger establishments but not universally, and that it is illegal to use foreign currency for everyday transactions. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says serious crime against foreign nationals is relatively rare, but incidents can happen; Canada adds that petty crime such as pickpocketing and phone theft occurs and that criminals target foreigners, especially in major cities and tourist areas. The UK warns that foreign nationals involved in business or civil disputes can be stopped from leaving by an exit ban. to The UK Foreign Office says serious crime against foreign nationals is relatively rare, but incidents can happen; Canada says petty crime such as pickpocketing, purse snatching and theft of mobile phones occurs and that criminals target foreigners, especially in major cities and tourist areas. The UK says that if you are involved in or connected to a business or civil dispute, the Chinese authorities may impose an exit ban. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official source we could read gives a best time to visit China. The UK Foreign Office says the typhoon season normally runs from May to November, affecting southern and eastern coastal regions, and that flooding and storms are common in those months. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit China. The UK Foreign Office says the typhoon season in China normally runs from May to November, affecting southern and eastern coastal regions. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026China— feeNotes changed: from 140 USD for US citizens. For other nationalities applying in the US, the reduced fees in force until 31 December 2026 are 23 USD single entry, 34 USD double, 45 USD six-month multiple and 68 USD for 12-month-or-longer multiple entry; express service adds 25 USD. The embassy notes that fees for certain non-US citizens differ. The embassy's application requirements (updated September 2025) give processing as 4 business days for regular service and 3 for express. to USD 140 for US citizens. For non-US citizens applying in the US, the reduced fees in force until 31 December 2026 are USD 23 single entry, 34 double, 45 for multiple entries over 6 months and 68 for multiple entries over 12 months or more; express service adds USD 25 per visa. The embassy notes that fees for certain non-US citizens vary. Its application requirements (updated September 2025) give processing as 4 business days for regular service and 3 for express. (us.china-embassy.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— summary changed: from Colombia admits holders of the passports on its Foreign Ministry's List A — including the US, UK, EU, Canada and many countries of the Americas — without a visa for short stays; the UK government's travel advice gives the stay as up to 90 days, and Migración Colombia allows an extension up to a maximum of 180 days per calendar year. Nationalities that do need a visa apply for a Visitor (V) visa through the Foreign Ministry. Migración Colombia's free Check-Mig pre-registration, before entering or leaving, is optional and speeds up the immigration interview. to Colombia's Foreign Ministry publishes a list of the nationalities it requires to hold a visa for short visits; the US, Canada and Germany, for example, are marked as not needing one. Migración Colombia says the entry and stay permit (PIP) it grants at the border for tourism is valid for up to 90 days, and that an extension may not take the stay beyond 180 calendar days in the same calendar year. Nationalities that need a visa apply for it entirely online. Migración Colombia's free Check-Mig pre-registration is optional and speeds up the immigration interview. (cancilleria.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— us-need-visa changed: from No. US passport holders enter visa-free for up to 90 days, extendable in-country to a maximum of 180 days per calendar year. They must hold an onward ticket; the free Check-Mig pre-registration is optional. to No. Colombia's Foreign Ministry list marks the United States as not required to hold a visa for short visits. Migración Colombia's tourism permit is valid for up to 90 days, and an extension may not take the stay beyond 180 calendar days in the same calendar year. The free Check-Mig pre-registration is optional. (cancilleria.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— checkmig-what changed: from Check-Mig is Migración Colombia's optional online pre-registration, submitted between 72 hours and 1 hour before an international trip into or out of Colombia to speed up the immigration interview. Migración Colombia says the service is completely free. to Check-Mig is Migración Colombia's free, optional online service that lets travellers entering or leaving Colombia pre-load their trip details from 72 hours up to one hour before travel, which substantially speeds up the interview with the immigration officer. Migración Colombia says the service is completely free. (migracioncolombia.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— extend-stay changed: from At least 5 business days before your entry permit expires, apply online to Migración Colombia for a Permiso Temporal de Permanencia extension of up to 90 more days. Visa-free visitors cannot exceed 180 calendar days in the same calendar year. to Migración Colombia says the request for a Permiso Temporal de Permanencia (PTP) extension must be made 5 business days before the entry permit (PIP) expires, through its online form; a tourism permit can be extended by up to 90 calendar days, and the stay may not exceed 180 calendar days in the same calendar year. (migracioncolombia.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— yellow-fever changed: from Only if you arrive from certain countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission, when you must show a vaccination certificate. The UK Foreign Office says you may also be asked to show it if you are travelling to areas of Colombia considered high risk, so carry the certificate at all times. to The UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Colombia if you are arriving from certain countries with a transmission risk, and that you may also be asked to show it if you are travelling to areas of Colombia considered high risk. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— in-cn-visa changed: from Yes, unless they qualify under Colombia's List C of conditional exemptions: Indian and Chinese holders of a US or Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days on the day they enter need no visa for a short stay. Others apply for a Visitor (V) visa through the Cancillería. to Colombia's Foreign Ministry list says Colombia requires Indian and Chinese nationals to hold a visa for short visits, but exempts those who hold a US or Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days on the day they enter Colombia. Others apply for a visa, entirely online. (cancilleria.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— checkmig-scams changed: from ~~Migración Colombia says Check-Mig is completely free and optional; it speeds up the immigration interview.~~ to Migración Colombia says Check-Mig is completely free and not mandatory, and that it speeds up the interview with the immigration officer. (migracioncolombia.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— taxi-apps changed: from The UK Foreign Office reports express kidnappings, assaults and robberies in unlicensed taxis and advises using licensed telephone or internet-based taxi services, or booking through your hotel; at Bogotá's El Dorado airport only authorised taxis may pick up passengers. to The UK Foreign Office reports express kidnappings, assaults and robberies in unlicensed taxis and advises using licensed telephone or internet-based taxi services whenever possible or booking through your hotel; it says Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport only allows authorised taxis to pick up passengers at its terminals. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— bogota-altitude changed: from Canada's travel advice says Bogotá lies at 2,600 m above sea level and that high-altitude illness is possible in parts of the country. The UK Foreign Office says tap water is safe to drink only in Bogotá, and advises drinking only bottled water and avoiding ice in drinks. to Canada's travel advice says Bogotá is located at 2,600 metres above sea level and that in some parts of the country you may experience health problems due to high altitudes. The UK Foreign Office says tap water is safe to drink only in Bogotá, and advises drinking only bottled water and avoiding ice in drinks. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— yellow-fever changed: from Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required if you arrive from certain countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission, and you may also be asked for it when travelling to areas of Colombia considered high risk — carry the certificate at all times. to The UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Colombia if you are arriving from certain countries with a transmission risk, and that you may also be asked to show it if you are travelling to areas of Colombia considered high risk. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— travelInsurance changed: from Colombia's Foreign Ministry asks applicants for a Visitor (V) tourism visa for health insurance valid in Colombia for the planned stay, covering accident, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalisation, death or repatriation. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-free visitors. The UK government advises British travellers to have insurance for local treatment and medical evacuation. to Colombia's Foreign Ministry asks applicants for a Visitor (V) tourism visa for health insurance with cover in Colombia against all risks in case of accident, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalisation, death or repatriation, for the planned stay. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-free visitors. The UK government advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. (cancilleria.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— onwardTicket changed: from Migración Colombia says a foreign visitor's travel document must be accompanied, as applicable, by a visa where the nationality or activity requires one, an exit ticket and proof of economic solvency. The UK government's travel advice tells British visitors they must be able to show an onward or return ticket valid within the 90-day period. to Colombia's Foreign Ministry says that on entry the immigration authority will require holders of a Visitor (V) tourism visa to show that they hold the corresponding exit ticket. The UK government's travel advice tells British visitors they must be able to show an onward or return ticket valid within the 90-day period. (cancilleria.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— proofOfFunds changed: from Migración Colombia says a foreign visitor's travel document must be accompanied, as applicable, by an exit ticket and proof of economic solvency; it states no amount. Applicants for a Visitor (V) tourism visa must show bank statements for the six months before applying with monthly income of at least ten legal monthly minimum wages (SMLMV), their own or their host's. to Colombia's Foreign Ministry asks applicants for a Visitor (V) tourism visa to show economic solvency, their own or their host's, through bank statements for the six months before applying showing monthly income of at least ten legal monthly minimum wages (SMLMV). No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement for visa-free visitors. (cancilleria.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— check-mig changed: from Migración Colombia's free Check-Mig pre-registration is optional: travellers entering or leaving Colombia may pre-load their trip details between 72 hours and 1 hour before travel, which speeds up the immigration interview; the emailed confirmation can be shown at the control. to Migración Colombia's free Check-Mig service is not mandatory: travellers entering or leaving Colombia may pre-load their trip details from 72 hours up to one hour before travel, which substantially speeds up the immigration interview, and the confirmation received by email can be shown at the control. (migracioncolombia.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— currencyLimits changed: from You can bring up to USD 10,000 worth of any currency into Colombia; anything above that must be declared to the tax and customs authority (DIAN), according to the UK Foreign Office. No Colombian source we could read states the threshold. to The UK Foreign Office says you can bring up to 10,000 US dollars' worth of any currency into Colombia, and must declare anything above this amount with the National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN). No Colombian source we could read states the threshold. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says pickpocketing, mugging and armed robbery are a problem in the major cities, including Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and the Caribbean coast, and criminals use drugs such as scopolamine to rob victims, as well as dating apps to lure lone travellers; express kidnappings happen in unlicensed taxis, so use licensed phone or app taxis. The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country, including all of Norte de Santander and Arauca, much of the Pacific coast and Chocó, Guaviare, parts of Caquetá, Meta, Cauca and Putumayo, and areas near the Venezuelan and Ecuadorian borders. to The UK Foreign Office says pickpocketing, mugging and armed robbery are a problem, especially in major cities including Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and the Caribbean coast; that criminals use drugs such as scopolamine to subdue victims and dating applications to lure foreign nationals travelling alone; and that express kidnappings have been reported in unlicensed taxis. The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country, including all of Norte de Santander and Arauca departments, most of Chocó, the western part of Valle del Cauca, Guaviare except its capital, parts of Caquetá, Meta and Putumayo, Cauca except Popayán, and areas within 5 km of the borders with Venezuela and Ecuador. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— bestTimeToVisit changed: from Canada's travel advice says Colombia's rainy seasons usually run from March to June and from September to November, and that the Atlantic and Caribbean hurricane season runs from early June to the end of November. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says Colombia's rainy seasons usually occur from March to June and from September to November, and that the hurricane season is from early June to the end of November in the Atlantic and Caribbean. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— feeNotes changed: from USD 56 application (study) fee, plus an issuance fee of USD 82 if approved (EUR 44 and EUR 63 in Europe and Cuba). Ecuadorian nationals pay no issuance fee and a study fee of USD 30 (EUR 23); Japanese and Korean nationals pay only the study fee; Spanish nationals pay neither. to USD 56 study fee plus a USD 82 visa fee (EUR 44 and EUR 63 in Europe and Cuba). The visa is free for Ecuadorian nationals, whose study fee is USD 30 (EUR 23 in Europe and Cuba); Japanese and Korean nationals pay only the study fee; Spanish nationals pay neither. (cancilleria.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— feeNotes changed: from COP 150,000 (2026 rate), paid at the end of the application form, online or with a downloadable receipt for a bank deposit; nationals of the European Union and Ecuador pay nothing. Apply at least 5 business days before your entry permit expires; processing takes 3 business days from payment. to COP 150,000 (2026 rate), paid at the end of the online form or with a downloadable receipt for a bank deposit; Ecuador and the European Union are listed as payment exceptions at zero. The request must be made 5 business days before the entry permit expires; the document is sent by email 3 business days after payment. (migracioncolombia.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Colombia— us-visa changed: from Citizens of Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam — Colombia's List C of conditional visa exemptions — need no visa for a short stay if they hold a US or Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days on the day they enter Colombia. Nicaragua is also on List C, but only Nicaraguans from the Caribbean Coast autonomous regions qualify. to Colombia's Foreign Ministry list says nationals of Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam are exempt from the visa if they hold a US or Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days when they enter Colombia. For Nicaragua it lists exemptions for holders of a Schengen or US visa valid for at least 180 days on entering Colombia, holders of a valid Schengen or US residence permit, and natives of the North or South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region. (cancilleria.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Comoros— summary changed: from The Comoros issues visas on arrival: the Comoros Mission to the UN gives the fee for a visa obtained on the spot as EUR 60 for stays of up to 45 days, while the UK and French foreign ministries quote about EUR 30, paid on arrival. to France's foreign ministry says entry to the Comoros requires a visa, issued on arrival at Moroni airport for about 30 euros; the UK Foreign Office says you can buy one for 30 euros when you arrive at Hahaya airport or other points of entry. The Comoros Mission to the UN gives the price of a visa obtained on the spot as 60 euros for 45 days. (diplomatie.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Comoros— answer changed: from You need one, but you can get it on arrival: the UK Foreign Office says a visa can be bought on arrival at Hahaya airport or other points of entry, and the Comoros Mission to the UN gives the fee for a visa obtained on the spot as EUR 60 for stays of up to 45 days. to Yes. France's foreign ministry says entry to the Comoros requires a visa and that it is issued on arrival at Moroni airport; the UK Foreign Office says you must have a visa and can buy one when you arrive at Hahaya airport or other points of entry. The Comoros Mission to the UN gives the price of a visa obtained on the spot as 60 euros for 45 days. (diplomatie.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Comoros— answer changed: from ~~The Comoros Mission to the UN gives the fee as EUR 60 for a 45-day visa; the UK FCDO and France's foreign ministry quote EUR 30.~~ to The Comoros Mission to the UN gives the price of a visa obtained on the spot as 60 euros for 45 days; the UK Foreign Office gives 30 euros and France's foreign ministry about 30 euros. (un.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Comoros— answer changed: from ~~The arrival visa covers stays of up to 45 days, and the Comoros mission to the UN also lists one-year and ten-year visas. No official source we could read says whether a 45-day visa can be extended.~~ to The Comoros Mission to the UN gives the price of a visa obtained on the spot for 45 days (60 euros), 1 year (250 euros) and 10 years (500 euros). No official source we could read says whether a 45-day visa can be extended. (un.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Comoros— answer changed: from Rarely. The Government of Canada says most businesses don't accept credit cards and ATMs are not widely available, and the UK Foreign Office advises checking in advance whether your hotel accepts your card and always having cash available; it says some hotels and restaurants accept euros but give change in Comorian francs. to The Government of Canada says most businesses don't accept credit cards and ATMs are not widely available. The UK Foreign Office says credit cards are not always accepted, advises checking in advance whether your hotel accepts your card and always having cash available, and says some hotels and restaurants accept euros but give change in Comorian francs. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Comoros— text changed: from The UK Foreign Office says people in the Comoros mainly use cash and there are very few banks or ATMs. Credit cards are not always accepted, and card terminals can fail, so always have cash; some hotels and restaurants accept euros but give change in Comorian francs. to The UK Foreign Office says people in the Comoros mainly use cash and there are very few banks or ATMs. It says credit cards are not always accepted and technical or connection issues may make it difficult to pay by card, so always have cash available; some hotels and restaurants accept euros but give change in Comorian francs. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Comoros— text changed: from The UK Foreign Office says clothing for men and women needs to cover the body loosely from the shoulders to the knees, and that during Ramadan you should not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime. Drinking alcohol or being drunk on public highways is illegal. to The UK Foreign Office says clothing for men and women needs to cover the body loosely from the shoulders to the knees, and that during Ramadan you should not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime. It also says drinking alcohol or being drunk on public highways is illegal. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Comoros— text changed: from No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for the Comoros. 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 the Comoros. The UK Foreign Office says to check before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Comoros— text changed: from The Government of Canada says monsoons and rarer tropical cyclones usually occur during the hot and humid rainy season, which runs from December to April, when flooding and landslides can make roads impassable. The UK Foreign Office says tropical cyclones can affect the Comoros between January and May. to The Government of Canada says monsoons and rarer tropical cyclones usually occur during the hot and humid rainy season, which runs from December to April, and that seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and roads may become impassable due to mudslides and landslides. The UK Foreign Office says tropical cyclones can affect the Comoros between January and May. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Comoros— fee.notes changed: from Comoros Mission to the UN: EUR 60 for a 45-day visa obtained on the spot (EUR 250 for one year, EUR 500 for ten years), in an undated letter from the mission’s ambassador. The UK FCDO quotes EUR 30. The Comorian figure is published because the destination’s own mission outranks foreign travel advice. to The Comoros Mission to the UN gives the price of a visa obtained on the spot as 60 euros for 45 days, 250 euros for 1 year and 500 euros for 10 years. The UK Foreign Office gives 30 euros. (un.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Comoros— evidence.method changed: from ~~{"text":"For those who have friends who wish to visit the Comoros, here is the price of obtaining a visa on the spot:","url":"https://www.un.int/comoros/comoros/passport-and-visa-process"}~~ to {"text":"You can buy a visa for 30 euros when you arrive at Hahaya airport or other points of entry.","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/comoros/entry-requirements"} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— summary changed: from ECOWAS citizens enter Côte d'Ivoire without a visa. Other visitors can pre-enrol online for the biometric e-Visa (73 euros) and collect it on arrival at Abidjan airport, or apply through an Ivorian embassy. The government's 2018 visa guide says yellow fever vaccination is compulsory to enter. to The government's 2018 visa guide says nationals of ECOWAS member countries, and of the other countries it lists, holding ordinary or official passports are not subject to a visa. Other foreigners can get a biometric visa from an Ivorian diplomatic or consular post, or pre-enrol online for the biometric e-Visa (73 euros including bank charges), which is printed and issued on arrival at the airport. The guide says yellow fever vaccination is compulsory to enter and stay in the country. (sftp.225invest.ci )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— faq.do-i-need-visa changed: from ECOWAS citizens enter without a visa, and so do citizens of Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritania, Chad, the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, Seychelles, Singapore and the Philippines, according to the government's 2018 visa guide. Every other foreigner needs a biometric visa: pre-enrol online for the e-Visa (73 euros) and collect it on arrival at Abidjan airport, or apply through an Ivorian embassy. to The government's 2018 visa guide says nationals of the following countries holding ordinary or official passports are not subject to a visa: ECOWAS member countries, and the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, Morocco, Mauritania, Seychelles, Singapore, Chad, Tunisia and the Philippines. It says every foreigner entering Côte d'Ivoire must otherwise hold a biometric entry visa, obtained either from Ivorian diplomatic and consular posts or as an e-Visa online (73 euros including bank charges) that is printed and issued on arrival at the airport. (sftp.225invest.ci )(opens in a new tab)