Data updates: October 2026
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- Oct 9, 2026Denmark— 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 The EU's ETIAS website says 30 European countries, Denmark among them, require visa-exempt travellers to have an ETIAS travel authorisation, but ETIAS is not yet 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, 2026Denmark— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from
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% (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine); 200 cigarettes (or 250 g of tobacco); and other goods worth up to €300, or €430 by air or sea. Under-17s get no alcohol or tobacco allowance.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, 2026Denmark— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from
Between EU countries there is no fixed limit on goods for your own use, but Denmark may set guideline quantities for alcohol and tobacco, which cannot be lower than 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits.to Between EU countries, Your Europe says products bought for your own use and not for resale are exempt from further excise duty, and each EU country can set its own guideline values for the alcohol and tobacco you can bring in; these may not be lower than, for example, 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Denmark— entryRequirements.customs.notes.2 changed: from
The UK Foreign Office says you cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into the EU, with some exceptions such as powdered baby milk and medically required foods.to The UK Foreign Office says you cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries, with some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Denmark— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from
No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Denmark. The CIA World Factbook describes a temperate, humid and overcast climate with mild, windy winters and cool summers.to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Denmark. (travelrequirements.info )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Denmark— 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.to Under the Visa Code (Article 16), children from six to under 12 pay €45 and the fee is waived for children under six. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Djibouti— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from
The UK Foreign Office says photographing infrastructure such as ports, public buildings, airports, military facilities and bridges is prohibited; your equipment could be confiscated and you could be arrested.to The UK government says photographing infrastructure, such as ports, public buildings, airports, military facilities and bridges, is prohibited; your equipment could be confiscated and you could be arrested. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Djibouti— summary changed: from
Djibouti's immigration directorate issues eVisas through its official portal, evisa.gouv.dj, which is open to everyone: a transit eVisa covers 1 to 14 days and a short-stay one 15 to 90 days. The portal does not say which nationalities need a visa; the UK, Canadian, Australian and Italian governments say their citizens do. The eVisa portal says the eVisa replaces the visa issued at the point of entry; the UK Foreign Office says a tourist visa can still be bought on arrival, paid in cash in US dollars.to Djibouti's immigration directorate issues eVisas through its official portal, evisa.gouv.dj, where the application is open to everyone except holders of diplomatic, service or official passports and those benefiting from a courtesy visa program: a transit visa covers 1 to 14 days and a short-stay visa 15 to 90 days. The portal does not say which nationalities need a visa; the UK, Canadian, Australian and Italian governments say their citizens do. The portal says no visas will be issued at the airport or any other border point as of May 1, 2018; the UK government says you can buy a tourist visa when you arrive, paid in cash in US dollars. (evisa.gouv.dj )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Djibouti— faq.need-visa changed: from
The UK, Canadian, Australian and Italian governments say their citizens need a visa. Djibouti's official eVisa portal, evisa.gouv.dj, is open to everyone, but no official source we could read states which other nationalities need one. A transit eVisa covers 1 to 14 days and a short-stay one 15 to 90 days.to The UK, Canadian, Australian and Italian governments say their citizens need a visa. Djibouti's official eVisa portal, evisa.gouv.dj, says the eVisa application is open to everyone except holders of diplomatic, service or official passports and those benefiting from a courtesy visa program, but no official source we could read states which other nationalities need a visa. A transit visa covers 1 to 14 days and a short-stay visa 15 to 90 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Djibouti— faq.visa-on-arrival changed: from
The official sources differ. The eVisa portal says the eVisa replaces the visa issued at the point of entry, usually an airport or border crossing; the UK Foreign Office says you can buy a tourist visa when you arrive, paid in cash in US dollars, or apply online before travelling.to The official sources differ. The eVisa portal says no visas will be issued at the airport or any other border point as of May 1, 2018, and that the eVisa replaces the visa issued at the point of entry, usually an airport or border crossing; the UK government says you can buy a tourist visa when you arrive, paid in cash in US dollars, or apply for a visa online before travelling. (evisa.gouv.dj )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Djibouti— faq.evisa-cost changed: from
The official eVisa portal lists USD 12 for a visa of up to 14 days and USD 23 for a stay of 15 to 90 days.to The official eVisa portal says eVisa fees vary by visa type: a transit visa (from 1 to 14 days) costs USD 12 and a short-stay visa (from 15 to 90 days) USD 23. (evisa.gouv.dj )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Djibouti— tips.evisa-before-travel changed: from
The eVisa portal says the eVisa replaces the visa issued at the point of entry, and that once approved it is downloaded as a PDF. The UK Foreign Office says a tourist visa can also be bought on arrival, paid in cash in US dollars.to The eVisa portal says the eVisa replaces the visa issued at the point of entry, that no visas will be issued at the airport or any other border point as of May 1, 2018, and that once your application is approved you can download your e-visa in PDF format. The UK government says you can buy a tourist visa when you arrive, paid in cash in US dollars. (evisa.gouv.dj )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Djibouti— tips.border-areas changed: from
The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to the Djibouti–Eritrea border, and Canada advises against non-essential travel within 10 km of it.to The UK government advises against all travel to the Djibouti-Eritrea border, and Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel to the area within 10 km of Djibouti's border with Eritrea. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Djibouti— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from
A yellow fever certificate is required from travelers arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission.to The UK government says that to enter Djibouti you must have a certificate to prove you've had a yellow fever vaccination if you're coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Djibouti— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from
The eVisa application asks for a flight reservation (or other means of transport), an accommodation address (hotel or host) and an invitation letter.to The eVisa portal says that to apply for an electronic visa you need a flight reservation (or any other possible means of transport), an accommodation address (hotel or at your host's) and an invitation letter. The UK government says you must have evidence of your onward journey. (evisa.gouv.dj )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Djibouti— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from
No fixed amount is published. The e-Visa application asks for a flight reservation, an accommodation address (hotel or host) and an invitation letter, but no official source states a funds requirement.to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Djibouti. (travelrequirements.info )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Djibouti— countryFacts.payments changed: from
The UK Foreign Office says credit and debit cards are not widely accepted, and where they are you often need a Visa card. ATMs are normally available in Djibouti City but may not accept Mastercard, so carry enough cash.to The UK government says credit and debit cards are not widely accepted, and if credit cards are accepted you often need a Visa card. ATMs are normally available in Djibouti City, but they may not accept Mastercard; make sure that you carry enough cash. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Djibouti— countryFacts.safety changed: from
The UK advises against all travel to the Djibouti–Eritrea border. It says there is a risk of petty crime and advises keeping valuables, particularly cameras and passports, out of sight, staying on paved roads and avoiding travel outside city centres after dark.to The UK government advises against all travel to the Djibouti-Eritrea border. It says there is a risk of petty crime and advises precautions such as not walking alone late at night and keeping valuables, particularly cameras and passports, out of sight; for road travel it advises staying on paved roads and avoiding travelling outside city centres after dark. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Djibouti— visaTypes.dj-evisa-short.feeNotes changed: from
The eVisa portal's FAQ lists USD 12 for a visa of 1 to 14 days (it calls this the transit visa).to The eVisa portal's FAQ says a transit visa (from 1 to 14 days) costs USD 12. (evisa.gouv.dj )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Djibouti— visaTypes.dj-evisa-standard.feeNotes changed: from
The eVisa portal's FAQ lists USD 23 for a short-stay visa of 15 to 90 days.to The eVisa portal's FAQ says a short-stay visa (from 15 to 90 days) costs USD 23. (evisa.gouv.dj )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— summary changed: from
The Dominican Republic admits tourists from countries including the US, Canada and the UK visa-free for 30 days (for longer stays the Dirección General de Migración grants an extension it describes as extendable up to 120 days), requires every traveler to complete the free digital e-Ticket form for both arrival and departure, and lets anyone holding a valid US, Canadian, UK or Schengen multiple-entry visa or permanent residence enter for tourism with a valid passport and a tourist card.to The UK government says British citizens can visit the Dominican Republic for tourism without a visa for 30 days, and Canada's travel advice says a tourist visa is not required for up to 30 days. The Dirección General de Migración offers tourists who want to stay more than 30 days an extension (prórroga) of up to 120 days. Every passenger entering or leaving must complete the digital e-Ticket form, which Migration says is free. Under Decree No. 691-07, foreigners with permanent residence or a valid multiple-entry visa for the United States, the European Union (Schengen), Canada or Great Britain can enter for tourism with only a valid passport and a tourist card. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— answer changed: from
The e-Ticket is a free, mandatory digital form required by the Dirección General de Migración and the Dirección General de Aduanas. Every passenger entering or leaving the country must complete it, at the official site eticket.migracion.gob.do; Migration says lookalike sites charge for it.to The Dirección General de Migración says the e-Ticket is a digital form required by several institutions for entering or leaving the country, and that every passenger must complete it truthfully for the Dirección General de Migración and the Dirección General de Aduanas. It says its e-Ticket service is free and urges travellers not to use unofficial pages that ask for data and payment for it. The official portal is eticket.migracion.gob.do. (migracion.gob.do )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— answer changed: from
No. US citizens enter visa-free as tourists for 30 days; when you arrive by air, the tourist card is included in your airline ticket, according to the Government of Canada. You need a valid passport and the free e-Ticket form. The UK government tells British nationals they can pay to extend a visit up to 120 days.to No. The Dominican Foreign Ministry's visa requirements checker answers "No" to whether US ordinary passport holders need a tourist visa (TS). Every passenger entering or leaving must complete the digital e-Ticket form. (consultas.mirex.gob.do )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— answer changed: from
Yes. The Dirección General de Migración says foreigners who want to stay longer than the 30 days set for tourists can apply online for a stay extension (prórroga), which it describes as extendable up to 120 days. The Government of Canada says to apply after you arrive and before your tourist card expires, and that overstaying can lead to deportation or refusal of re-entry.to Yes. The Dirección General de Migración offers tourists who want to stay in the Dominican Republic more than 30 days a stay extension (prórroga) of up to 120 days. Canada's travel advice says you can apply for an extension of up to 120 days at the Directorate General for Migration in Santo Domingo, after you arrive and before your tourist card expires, and that if you overstay your tourist card or extension you could be deported or refused re-entry. (migracion.gob.do )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— answer changed: from
The Government of Canada says that if you arrive by air, the cost of the tourist card is included in your airline ticket, and that if you arrive by sea you obtain the card at the point of entry from the Dirección General de Impuestos Internos. It says the e-Ticket does not replace the tourist card.to Canada's travel advice says that if you enter by air, the cost of the tourist card is included in your airline ticket, and that if you enter by sea you can obtain the card from the General Directorate of Internal Taxes at your point of entry. It says the e-Ticket form does not replace the tourist card. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— text changed: from
The e-Ticket entry and exit form is free at eticket.migracion.gob.do; the Dirección General de Migración says lookalike websites charge for it.to The Dirección General de Migración says its e-Ticket service is free and urges travellers not to use unofficial pages that ask for data and payment for it. The official portal is eticket.migracion.gob.do. (migracion.gob.do )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— text changed: from
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers aged one year and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, including anyone who spent more than 12 hours in transit through such a country's airport. The list of origin countries the requirement applies to is the Dominican Republic's own and differs from WHO's risk list.to WHO's yellow fever list (International Travel and Health, Annex 1) shows the Dominican Republic requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from countries determined by WHO to be at risk of transmission, including travellers who transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country. WHO notes that the list of countries this requirement applies to differs from its list of countries at risk. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— text changed: from
No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for the Dominican Republic. The Government of Canada says medical facilities may require payment up front and that private hospitals may ask to see proof of insurance before admitting you.to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for the Dominican Republic. Canada's travel advice says medical facilities may require payment up front, and that private hospitals and doctors could request to see proof of your insurance before admitting you as a patient. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— text changed: from
No official source we could read publishes a minimum amount. Canada's travel advice says you may need to prove adequate funds for the duration of your stay when you enter, and give the address where you will be staying.to No official source we could read publishes a minimum amount. Canada's travel advice says that when you enter the Dominican Republic you may need to be able to prove adequate funds for the duration of your stay, and that you will also need to provide the address where you will be staying. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— text changed: from
Every passenger entering or leaving the Dominican Republic must complete the digital e-Ticket, a form required by the Dirección General de Migración and the Dirección General de Aduanas. The Dirección General de Migración says the e-Ticket is free and that unofficial lookalike sites charge for it, so use only the official eticket.migracion.gob.do site. The e-Ticket portal cites Laws 285-04, 115-17, 72-02 and 226-06, says the Ministry of Public Health also requires the form, and says the Unique Customs Declaration part is required only for adults (18 and over).to The Dirección General de Migración says every passenger entering or leaving the Dominican Republic must truthfully complete the digital e-Ticket for the Dirección General de Migración and the Dirección General de Aduanas, under Laws 285-04, 115-17, 72-02 and 226-06. It says its e-Ticket service is free and urges travellers not to use unofficial pages that ask for data and payment for it. The e-Ticket portal (eticket.migracion.gob.do) says the form is also for the Ministry of Public Health and that the Unique Customs Declaration is only required for adults (18+). (migracion.gob.do )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— text changed: from
Cash of USD 10,000 or more (or the equivalent in Dominican pesos or another currency) and bearer instruments must be declared to customs officers on entry or exit, using the form provided for that purpose, with documents showing that the money was lawfully obtained.to The Dirección General de Aduanas says no tax is charged for carrying money, but that if you enter or leave with more than US$10,000 or the equivalent in Dominican pesos or another foreign currency, or in bearer securities, you must declare it to its officers on entry or exit using the form provided for that purpose, and have documents showing the lawful origin of the funds. (aduanas.gob.do )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— text changed: from
The UK government describes the crime rate as high, from bag-snatching and pickpocketing to violent crime and carjacking. It says thieves on motorcycles snatch bags from pedestrians and reach into cars stopped at red lights, and that assaults on foreigners have occurred, including at beach resorts. It advises avoiding remote areas, particularly after dark, and not wearing expensive jewellery or carrying large amounts of cash.to The UK government says the crime rate in the Dominican Republic is high, with incidents ranging from opportunistic bag-snatching and pickpocketing to violent crime and carjacking. It says thieves on motorcycles snatch bags and valuables from pedestrians and sometimes reach through the windows of cars at red lights, and that incidents of assault against foreigners have occurred, including at beach resorts. It says you can reduce your personal risk by avoiding remote areas, particularly after dark, and by not wearing expensive jewellery or carrying large amounts of cash. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— text changed: from
Canada's travel advice says the hurricane season runs from early June to the end of November.to Canada's travel advice says 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, 2026Dominican Republic— text changed: from
Dominican Republic is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to The UN Treaty Collection lists the Dominican Republic as a participant in the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic, with signature on 19 September 1949 and ratification on 15 August 1957. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— text changed: from
Dominican Republic is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to The UN Treaty Collection lists the Dominican Republic as a participant in the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic, with signature on 19 September 1949 and ratification on 15 August 1957. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— evidence.entries changed: from
{"text":"Visa de Turismo Simple (TS) US$100.00","url":"https://servicios360.mirex.gob.do/tasas-consulares/"}to {"text":"REQUISITOS VISA DE TURISMO SIMPLE (TS) POR 60 DÍAS UNA ENTRADA O TURISMO MÚLTIPLE (TM) POR 60 DÍAS CON DOS ENTRADAS","url":"https://servicios360.mirex.gob.do/visas/"} (servicios360.mirex.gob.do )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— notes changed: from
Single-entry tourist visa (TS); a multiple-entry tourist visa (TM) costs US$150. Under Decree 691-07, foreigners with permanent residence or a valid multiple-entry visa for the United States, the European Union (Schengen), Canada or Great Britain can enter for tourism with only a valid passport and a tourist card.to Visa de Turismo Simple (TS) US$100.00; Visa de Turismo Múltiple (TM) US$150.00. MIREX describes the TS as for 60 days with one entry and the TM as for 60 days with two entries. (servicios360.mirex.gob.do )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Dominican Republic— maxStayDays changed: from
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Travelers holding a valid US, Canadian, UK or Schengen multiple-entry visa or permanent residence may enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for up to 30 days.to Under Decree No. 691-07, foreigners with permanent residence or a valid multiple-entry visa for the United States, the European Union (Schengen), Canada or Great Britain can enter the Dominican Republic for tourism with only a valid passport and a tourist card. (consultas.mirex.gob.do )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— summary changed: from
Ecuador's Foreign Ministry lists the nationalities that must hold a visa, among them India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba, Nigeria, Pakistan, Venezuela and China. The list does not say that every other nationality is exempt; the UK, Canadian, Australian, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish governments say their citizens can visit without a visa.to Ecuador's Foreign Ministry lists the countries whose nationals require a visa to enter Ecuador, among them India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba, Nigeria, Pakistan, Venezuela and China. The list does not say that every other nationality is exempt; the UK, Canadian, Australian, French, German, Italian and Polish governments say their citizens can visit without a visa. (cancilleria.gob.ec )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— faq.do-i-need-a-visa changed: from
Ecuador's Foreign Ministry lists the nationalities that must hold a visa, among them India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Kenya, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen and China. The list does not say that every other nationality is exempt, and no official source we could read states the rule for most other passports. The UK, Canadian, Australian, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish governments say their citizens can visit without a visa.to Ecuador's Foreign Ministry lists the countries whose nationals require a visa to enter Ecuador, among them India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Kenya, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen and China. The list does not say that every other nationality is exempt, and no official source we could read states the rule for most other passports. The UK, Canadian, Australian, French, German, Italian and Polish governments say their citizens can visit without a visa. (cancilleria.gob.ec )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— faq.galapagos-requirements changed: from
No separate visa — the Galápagos is part of Ecuador — but there are extra steps. The UK government tells British travellers they need evidence of a hotel booking or an invitation letter, evidence of a return flight to the mainland, a transit control card bought at the departure airport before check-in, and travel health insurance, which it says is mandatory for foreign tourists. The Galápagos Governing Council says tourists may stay up to 60 days in the year, counted from their first entry, and that the Transit Control Card costs USD 20 and is paid on every trip.to The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Galápagos they must have evidence of a hotel booking or an invitation letter from their host, evidence of a return flight to the Ecuadorean mainland, a transit control card bought at their departure airport before checking in, and travel health insurance, which it says is mandatory for foreign tourists. The Galápagos Governing Council says tourists may stay up to 60 days in the year, not extendable, counted from their first entry, and must pay the USD 20 Transit Control Card fee on every trip. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— faq.insurance-required-faq changed: from
The UK government lists health insurance as mandatory for foreign tourists visiting the Galápagos Islands. No official source we found states an insurance requirement for mainland Ecuador.to The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Galápagos they must have travel health insurance, which it says is mandatory for foreign tourists. No official source we found states an insurance requirement for mainland Ecuador. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— faq.china-waiver changed: from
No. Ecuador's Foreign Ministry lists China among the countries whose citizens must hold a visa to enter Ecuador. The 90-day tourist visa is applied for online through the Ministry's e-VISAS platform.to No. Ecuador's Foreign Ministry lists China among the countries whose nationals require a visa to enter Ecuador. It says the visa application is made only online, through the Ministry's official e-VISAS platform. (cancilleria.gob.ec )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— faq.currency changed: from
The US dollar. The UK government says US dollars and the 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavo coins minted in Ecuador are the only legal currencies.to The UK government says US dollars and the 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavo coins minted in Ecuador are the only legal currencies. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— tips.galapagos-costs changed: from
The Galápagos Governing Council charges USD 20 for the Transit Control Card, bought at its counter in Quito or Guayaquil airport and paid again on every trip.to The Galápagos Governing Council lists a USD 20 Transit Control Card fee and says it must be paid for each trip; Canada's travel advice says the card is purchased at the Galápagos Governing Council counter in the Quito or Guayaquil airports. (gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— tips.coastal-security changed: from
The UK government reports a 60-day state of emergency in eight provinces, declared on 15 September 2026, with a greater police and military presence, and says to follow the advice of local authorities.to The UK government says the Ecuadorean government has declared a 60-day state of emergency as of 15 September, for security reasons, in eight provinces, and that it will mean greater police and military presence on the streets. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from
Arrivals from Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil no longer need a yellow fever certificate: on 28 August 2025 the Ministry of Public Health dropped the requirement it had imposed in April 2025 and now recommends vaccination at least 10 days before travel, especially for travellers heading to jungle areas. WHO's 2022 country list gives a certificate requirement for travellers aged 1 or over arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Uganda, or after more than 12 hours' transit there; the ministry's notice does not address it.to Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health said on 28 August 2025 that it had modified the requirement to present a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter the country from Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil: instead of a mandatory requirement, vaccination becomes a recommendation, especially for travellers heading to jungle areas, at least ten days before travel. WHO's 2022 country list says proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of those countries. (salud.gob.ec )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from
The UK government tells British travellers that travel health insurance is mandatory for foreign tourists visiting the Galápagos Islands. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for mainland Ecuador.to The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Galápagos they must have travel health insurance, which it says is mandatory for foreign tourists. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for mainland Ecuador. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from
Ecuador's Foreign Ministry lists a travel itinerary and outbound and return tickets among the requirements for its tourist visa. For other arrivals, no official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required; the UK government tells British travellers that at border control they may be asked to give their reason for travel and to show proof of a return or onward journey.to Ecuador's Foreign Ministry lists a travel itinerary and outbound and return tickets among the requirements for its 90-day tourist visa. For other arrivals, no official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required; the UK government tells British travellers that at border control they may be asked to provide their reason for travel and to show proof of a return or onward journey. (gob.ec )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— entryRequirements.declarations.galapagos-transit-card changed: from
Visitors to the Galápagos, whether tourists or transients, need a Transit Control Card from the Galápagos Governing Council, bought at its counter in Quito or Guayaquil airport before check-in, with your ID and a return ticket. It is paid again on every trip. Keep the card: you show it when you enter and when you leave the islands.to The Galápagos Governing Council says the Transit Control Card is a mandatory requirement for everyone who wishes to visit the province of Galápagos, as a tourist or a transient, and must be presented both on entering and on leaving the province. At the Guayaquil or Quito airport, tourists present valid personal identification, a return air ticket between the mainland and Galápagos, and payment of the USD 20 fee, which is paid for each trip. (gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— entryRequirements.declarations.customs-declaration changed: from
Only travellers bringing taxable goods, or cash, bearer instruments, precious metals or stones worth USD 10,000 or more, must fill in the online Customs Registration Form (FRA) and show its QR code or PDF with their passport at customs control. Everyone else simply has their passport scanned at customs.to The UK government says that from 29 July every adult passenger or family group travelling to or from Ecuador carrying taxable goods or cash equal to or higher than USD 10,000 must register online, complete the form and present its digital version (QR code) to customs on arrival or departure, at least three days before travelling. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from
Cash of USD 10,000 or more must be declared to customs on arrival and departure.to The UK government says every adult passenger or family group travelling to or from Ecuador carrying cash equal to or higher than USD 10,000 must declare it online and present the form to customs on arrival or departure, and that you will have to pay tax on amounts over USD 1,350 when you leave. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— countryFacts.safety changed: from
The UK Foreign Office says armed robbery is a risk throughout Ecuador and express kidnappings are common, and advises against all but essential travel to the coastal provinces of Esmeraldas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Guayas (except airside transit at Guayaquil airport), El Oro, Los Ríos and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, and to within 20 km of the Colombian border, except some areas of Carchi province. It reports a 60-day state of emergency declared on 15 September 2026 in eight provinces, including Pichincha (Quito), with midnight-to-5am curfews in El Oro, Guayas, Los Ríos and Manabí from 17 to 30 September.to The UK Foreign Office says armed robbery is a risk throughout Ecuador and express kidnappings are common throughout Ecuador, and advises against all but essential travel to the Coastal Region provinces of Esmeraldas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Guayas, El Oro, Los Ríos and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas (this does not apply to airside transit within Guayaquil Airport), and to areas within 20km of the Ecuador-Colombia border, except for some areas in Carchi province. It says the Ecuadorean government declared a 60-day state of emergency as of 15 September in eight provinces, including Pichincha, with curfew hours from 12am to 5am in El Oro, Guayas, Los Ríos and Manabí from 17 to 30 September. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from
Canada's travel advice gives Ecuador's rainy season as December to May. No official source names a best season.to No official source we could read names a best time to visit Ecuador. (cancilleria.gob.ec )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— countryFacts.driving changed: from
Ecuador is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Ecuador yet.to Ecuador is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Ecuador— visaTypes.tourist-visa.feeNotes changed: from
Charged when the visa is granted ("Otorgamiento de visa"). The Foreign Ministry also charges USD 50 to apply ("Solicitud de visa"). No VAT is charged.to The Foreign Ministry lists USD 50 to apply ("Solicitud de visa") and USD 30 when the visa is granted ("Otorgamiento de visa"), and says no VAT is charged. (gob.ec )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— summary (text) changed: from
Egypt's Ministry of Interior issues tourist eVisas through visa2egypt.gov.eg (30 USD single entry, 65 USD multiple entry) to the nationalities listed on the portal. The UK and Canadian governments say their citizens can also buy a visa on arrival, paid in US dollars, and the UK says visitors who fly into Sharm El-Sheikh and stay under 15 days at the resorts of Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba get a free entry stamp instead. For nationalities not on the portal's list, no official page we could read states the rule, except where the Egyptian Consulate in Washington or the traveller's own government names it.to Egypt's Ministry of Interior issues tourist e-Visas through visa2egypt.gov.eg (30 USD single entry, 65 USD multiple entries) to nationals of the countries listed on the portal. The UK and Canadian governments say their citizens can also get a visa on arrival, paid in cash in US dollars, and the UK says visitors who fly into Sharm El-Sheikh and stay less than 15 days at the resorts of Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba get a free entry permission stamp instead. For nationalities not on the portal's list, no official page we could read states the rule, except where the Egyptian Consulate in Washington or the traveller's own government names it. (visa2egypt.gov.eg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— faq.us-need-visa (text) changed: from
Yes. The United States is on the e-Visa portal's list of eligible nationalities: apply at visa2egypt.gov.eg (30 USD single entry, 65 USD multiple entry). The Egyptian Consulate in Washington advises getting the visa in advance, and says that from 1 September 2026 visas on arrival at Egyptian airports are issued as an electronic QR code.to Yes. The United States of America is on the e-Visa portal's list of nationalities that may be issued an e-Visa: apply at visa2egypt.gov.eg (30 USD single entry, 65 USD multiple entries). The Egyptian Consulate in Washington says visa applicants, except listed nationalities, are advised to get the visa in advance, and that from 1 September 2026 all Egyptian airports have moved from visa-on-arrival stickers to an electronic QR code. (visa2egypt.gov.eg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— faq.sinai-only (text) changed: from
The UK government's travel advice says that if you arrive by air at Sharm El-Sheikh and stay less than 15 days at the resorts of Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba, you get a free entry permission stamp on arrival and need no visa. It does not cover travel outside those resorts or a stay longer than 15 days — for that you need a visa, available at Sharm El-Sheikh Airport or online.to The UK government's travel advice says that if you arrive by air at Sharm El-Sheikh and stay less than 15 days at resorts in Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba, you do not need a visa and get a free entry permission stamp on arrival. If you plan to travel outside the resorts or stay more than 15 days, you must get a visa, available at Sharm El-Sheikh Airport or online. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— faq.passport-validity (text) changed: from
At least 6 months from your date of arrival.to Egypt's e-Visa portal lists a passport valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date among the entry requirements on arrival. (visa2egypt.gov.eg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— faq.yellow-fever (text) changed: from
WHO's country list says a yellow fever certificate (ICVP) is required of travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or after more than 12 hours in transit at an airport in one. It also records that Egypt requires proof of polio vaccination from travellers arriving from certain countries.to WHO's country list says Egypt requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from 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. It also records that Egypt requires proof of polio vaccination from travellers arriving from certain countries. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— tips.evisa-scams (text) changed: from
Apply for the Egyptian eVisa at the official portal visa2egypt.gov.eg. The UK government's travel advice says you do not need to buy a visa from an agent at the airport: agents often charge more than the 30 US dollar fee, and harassment by an agent can be reported to the tourist police in the terminal.to Apply for the Egyptian e-Visa at the Ministry of Interior's portal, visa2egypt.gov.eg. The UK government's travel advice says you do not need to buy a visa from an agent at the airport: agents often charge more than the required 30 US dollars, and harassment by an agent can be reported to the tourist police in the terminal. (visa2egypt.gov.eg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— tips.drone-ban (text) changed: from
The UK government's travel advice says drones may not be imported or used in Egypt without prior permission from the Ministry of Defence, with penalties of up to 7 years in prison or a fine of 5,000 to 50,000 Egyptian pounds.to The UK government's travel advice says you must not import, use or produce drones in Egypt unless the Egyptian Ministry of Defence gives you permission beforehand, with penalties of up to 7 years in prison or a fine of 5,000 to 50,000 Egyptian pounds. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— tips.sinai-stamp (text) changed: from
The UK government's travel advice says that if you arrive by air at Sharm El-Sheikh and stay less than 15 days at the resorts of Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba, you get a free entry permission stamp and need no visa. To travel outside those resorts or stay longer than 15 days you need a visa, available at Sharm El-Sheikh Airport or online.to The UK government's travel advice says that if you arrive by air at Sharm El-Sheikh and stay less than 15 days at resorts in Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba, you get a free entry permission stamp and need no visa. To travel outside the resorts or stay more than 15 days you need a visa, available at Sharm El-Sheikh Airport or online. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— entryRequirements.passportValidity (text) changed: from
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Egypt.to Egypt's e-Visa portal says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival. (visa2egypt.gov.eg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever (text) changed: from
A yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) 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 Egypt requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from 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. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits (text) changed: from
Foreign currency worth more than 10,000 USD must be declared on arrival; there is no limit on the amount of foreign currency you can bring. Import and export of Egyptian pounds is limited to 5,000 EGP.to The UK government's travel advice says foreign currency worth more than 10,000 USD must be declared on arrival and that there is no limit on the amount of foreign currency you can bring. You can bring up to 5,000 Egyptian pounds into or out of Egypt. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— countryFacts.safety (text) changed: from
The UK advises against all travel to North Sinai and to within 20 km of the Libyan border, and against all but essential travel to most of the Western Desert, northern South Sinai beyond the St Catherine–Nuweiba road, Ismailiyah east of the Suez Canal and the Hala'ib Triangle.to The UK advises against all travel to North Sinai and to within 20 km of the Libyan border (except El Salloum), and against all but essential travel to the area west of the Nile Valley and Nile Delta (with listed exceptions), northern South Sinai beyond the St Catherine–Nuweiba road, Ismailiyah east of the Suez Canal and the Hala'ib Triangle. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit (text) changed: from
No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Egypt. Canada's travel advice notes that sand and dust storms can occur in spring, and that heavy rains can cause flooding in low-lying areas of northern Egypt.to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Egypt. Canada's travel advice says sand and dust storms can occur in spring, and that heavy rains can cause severe flooding, especially in low-lying areas of northern Egypt. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— textQuotes changed: from
0 free-text field(s) backed by official sentencesto 25 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences (added/updated: summary, faq.us-need-visa, faq.voa-vs-evisa, faq.sinai-only, faq.passport-validity, faq.yellow-fever, tips.evisa-scams, tips.drone-ban, tips.sinai-stamp, tips.photography-baksheesh, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, entryRequirements.customs.notes.0, entryRequirements.customs.notes.1, entryRequirements.customs.notes.2, countryFacts.payments, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp, visaTypes.tourist-voa.feeNotes, visaTypes.embassy-tourist.feeNotes) (visa2egypt.gov.eg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Egypt— alsoStatedOn changed: from
(not cited)to cited as alsoStatedOn: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— summary changed: from
Migración's visa classification list for El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua places ordinary passports from countries including the United States, Germany, Canada, Australia and Japan in category A, exempt from visa; category B is a consular visa without consultation and category C a consulted visa. The UK government says you can travel between El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua for up to 90 days without a visa, and that the 90-day period starts when you enter any of these countries and does not restart when you cross borders.to El Salvador's Foreign Ministry sorts passports into category A (exempt from visa), category B (consular visa without consultation) and category C (consulted visa), and its migration law treats tourists as staying up to 90 calendar days. The UK and Canadian governments say their citizens do not need a visa. The UK government says you can travel between El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua for up to 90 days without a visa, and that the 90-day period starts when you enter any of these countries and does not restart when you cross borders. (rree.gob.sv )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— faq.need-visa changed: from
Not with an ordinary passport from the United States, Germany, Canada, Australia or Japan: Migración's classification list places them in category A, exempt from visa, and El Salvador's migration law treats tourists as staying up to 90 calendar days. Passports in category B (consular visa without consultation) or C (consulted visa) need a visa; the migration regulation gives category B holders with a visa from the United States, Canada or Schengen category A treatment, while category C holders with such a visa must carry the consular visa.to It depends on your passport. El Salvador's Foreign Ministry sorts passports into category A (exempt from visa), category B (consular visa without consultation) and category C (consulted visa), and its migration law treats tourists as staying up to 90 calendar days. The UK government says British visitors can travel to El Salvador for tourism or business without a visa, and Canada says Canadians need no tourist visa. (rree.gob.sv )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— faq.tourist-card changed: from
No. Decreto Legislativo No. 286 of 30 April 2025 repealed Article 328 of the Special Migration and Aliens Act, which required the tourist card, and removed the entry-card fee from the law's fee schedule.to The consolidated text of the Special Migration and Aliens Act published by El Salvador's Supreme Court shows Article 328, on the entry card (Tarjeta Migratoria de Ingreso), as repealed by Decreto Legislativo No. 286 of 30 April 2025. No official source we could read states a current fee for an entry card. (jurisprudencia.gob.sv )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— faq.ca4 changed: from
The UK Foreign Office says you can travel between El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua for up to 90 days without a visa under the CA-4 agreement, which also includes Honduras. Migración handles extensions of a tourist stay of up to 90 days (form F44).to The UK government says you can travel between El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua for up to 90 days without a visa, that the CA-4 Agreement also includes Honduras, and that the 90-day period starts when you enter any of these countries and does not restart when you cross borders. Migración's form F44 covers an extension of a non-resident's stay of 1 to 90 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— faq.safety changed: from
The UK FCDO says security has improved considerably with significant reductions in crime, but the risks of violent and petty crime still exist. A state of exception in force since 2022 gives police additional powers; the UK advises carrying a copy of your passport's photo page, and Canada advises always cooperating with military and police officers and carrying valid identification.to The UK government says security in El Salvador has improved considerably with significant reductions in crime, but the risks of violent and petty crime still exist. It says a state of exception started in 2022 and gives police additional powers, and advises always carrying a copy of the photo page of your passport; Canada advises always cooperating with military and police officers and always carrying valid identification. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— tips.ca4-clock changed: from
The UK Foreign Office says you can travel between El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua for up to 90 days without a visa under the CA-4 agreement. Migración handles extensions of a tourist stay of up to 90 days (form F44).to The UK government says you can travel between El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua for up to 90 days without a visa, and that the 90-day period starts when you enter any of these countries and does not restart when you cross borders. Migración's form F44 covers an extension of a non-resident's stay of 1 to 90 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— tips.state-of-exception changed: from
The UK FCDO says a state of exception has been in force since 2022, giving police additional powers that have led to many arrests, sometimes without much evidence. Canada says you may face identity checks: always carry valid identification.to The UK government says the state of exception started in 2022 and has remained in place since, and that it gives police additional powers, resulting in a much higher number of arrests, sometimes without much evidence. Canada says you may be subject to identity checks and to always carry valid identification. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from
El Salvador's migration regulation says every foreign national seeking to enter El Salvador must present a passport valid for more than six months, unless a treaty, convention or agreement on the matter provides otherwise or the person is in transit to their country of origin or residence.to The UK government says that to enter El Salvador your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day you arrive. Migración's legislation page links the migration regulation (Reglamento de la Ley Especial de Migración y Extranjería), which we could read only as a file on a non-government host. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from
The UK Foreign Office says you need a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter El Salvador only if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.to The UK government says that to enter El Salvador you must have a certificate to prove you've had a yellow fever vaccination if you're coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from
No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entry to El Salvador; the entry requirements in the migration regulation do not include it.to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entry to El Salvador. (travelrequirements.info )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from
El Salvador's migration regulation requires non-resident foreign nationals to present a return or onward ticket when travelling on commercial transport, and a hotel reservation or the name of their contact in the country.to Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover the cost of your stay. Migración's legislation page links the migration regulation (Reglamento de la Ley Especial de Migración y Extranjería), which we could read only as a file on a non-government host. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from
El Salvador's migration regulation requires non-resident foreign nationals to present documents showing their solvency or economic capacity, in the form and minimum amount set by the Dirección General de Migración. No official source we could read states the amount.to Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds to cover the cost of your stay. No official source we could cite states an amount. Migración's legislation page links the migration regulation (Reglamento de la Ley Especial de Migración y Extranjería), which we could read only as a file on a non-government host. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from
The UK Foreign Office says cash or travellers' cheques worth USD 10,000 or more must be declared.to The UK government says to declare cash or travellers' cheques if the value is USD 10,000 or more. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— countryFacts.safety changed: from
The UK FCDO says security has improved considerably with significant reductions in crime, but the risks of violent and petty crime still exist. A state of exception in force since 2022 gives police additional powers, and the police may detain you if they suspect you are a gang member, so always carry identification. Canada says officers at checkpoints may consider tattoos an indication of gang membership.to The UK government says security in El Salvador has improved considerably with significant reductions in crime, but the risks of violent and petty crime still exist. It says the state of exception that started in 2022 gives police additional powers, that the police may ask you for ID and may detain you if they suspect you are a gang member, and to always carry a copy of the photo page of your passport. Canada says tattoos may be considered an indication of gang affiliation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from
No official seasonal guidance. The UK FCDO says the rainy season normally runs from June to November; the Government of Canada gives May to November.to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. The UK government says the rainy season normally runs from June to November; the Government of Canada says it extends from May to November. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa changed: from
El Salvador's migration regulation says passports classified in category B (consular visa without consultation) with a visa from the United States, Canada or Schengen are given category A treatment (exempt from visa). A person classified in category C (consulted visa) with such a visa must carry the consular visa.to Migración's legislation page links the migration regulation (Reglamento de la Ley Especial de Migración y Extranjería), which we could read only as a file on a non-government host; no official page we can cite states this waiver's conditions. (migracion.gob.sv )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— FAQ question (tourist card) changed: from
Do visitors still pay the USD 12 tourist card?to Do visitors still need the entry card (tourist card)? (jurisprudencia.gob.sv )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026El Salvador— Stay extension: method evidence changed: from
Complete el formulario y envíelo al correo: visas@migracion.gob.sv no olvide anexar la información solicitada.to Descargue el formulario F44 Prórroga de Permanencia de No Residente de 1 hasta 90 días o F45 Prórroga de Permanencia de No Residente Niños y Adolescentes hasta 90 días. Complete el formulario y envíelo al correo: visas@migracion.gob.sv no olvide anexar la información solicitada. (migracion.gob.sv )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Equatorial Guinea— entryRequirements.passportValidity (text) changed: from
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on arrival with at least one blank page.to The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington asks visa applicants for a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months and at least one empty page; the UK government says your passport must expire at least 6 months after the date you arrive. (egembassydc.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Equatorial Guinea— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever (text) changed: from
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Equatorial Guinea, which has a risk of yellow fever transmission, whatever your route. Visa applications also ask for the international vaccination booklet.to The UK government says you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination, due to a risk of yellow fever transmission. The Embassy in Washington also asks visa applicants for the international vaccination booklet. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Equatorial Guinea— entryRequirements.onwardTicket (text) changed: from
Visa applications to the Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington must include a flight itinerary and proof of accommodation.to The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington lists a flight itinerary and proof of accommodation among the requirements for a visa from that Embassy. (egembassydc.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Equatorial Guinea— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds (text) changed: from
Tourist visa applicants must show available funds of at least USD 1,000 for each month of their stay.to The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington asks tourist visa applicants for proof of available funds of at least USD 1,000 for each month of their stay. (egembassydc.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Equatorial Guinea— countryFacts.payments (text) changed: from
The UK FCDO says you can pay by credit card only at a few major hotels, including the Hilton and Sofitel; there are a limited number of ATMs in Malabo and Bata, some of which accept international cards, and local banks exchange cash euros, pounds and US dollars. Canada says the economy runs mainly on cash.to The UK FCDO says you can pay by credit card only at a few major hotels, including the Hilton and Sofitel; there are a limited number of ATMs in Malabo and Bata, some of which accept international cards, and local banks exchange cash euros, British pounds and US dollars. Canada says the economy operates mainly on a cash basis. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Equatorial Guinea— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit (text) changed: from
No official seasonal guidance for visitors. Canada's travel advice says the mainland has two rainy seasons, April to May and October to December, while on Bioko Island the rainy season runs from July to January; flooding can make roads impassable.to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says the mainland has two rainy seasons, April to May and October to December, while on Bioko Island the rainy season runs from July to January; roads may become impassable. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Equatorial Guinea— textQuotes changed: from
0 free-text field(s) backed by official sentencesto 21 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences (added/updated: summary, faq.need-visa, faq.us-citizens, faq.evisa, faq.safety, tips.us-exception, tips.photography, tips.checkpoints, tips.evisa-hedge, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.proofOfFunds, entryRequirements.customs.notes.0, entryRequirements.customs.notes.1, countryFacts.payments, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit, visaTypes.embassy-tourist.feeNotes, visaTypes.embassy-business.feeNotes) (egembassydc.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— summary changed: from
No official Eritrean page we could read says which nationalities need a visa; the UK, Canadian, Australian, Irish and Serbian governments say their citizens need one to enter. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland says a visa is issued ten working days after it receives the application and fee, and that issue is not assured. The UK FCDO says foreign nationals need a permit to travel outside the Asmara region.to No official Eritrean page we could read says which nationalities need a visa; the UK, Canadian, Australian and Serbian governments say their citizens need one to enter. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland says that upon receipt of the visa application and fees, issuance takes ten working days, and that there is no assurance that a visa will be issued. The UK government says foreign nationals must apply in advance for a permit to travel outside Asmara's surrounding province, Zoba Maekel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— faq.need-visa changed: from
No official Eritrean page we could read says which nationalities need a visa. The UK, Canadian, Australian, Irish and Serbian governments say their citizens need one to enter. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland says a visa is issued ten working days after it receives the application and fee, and that issue is not assured.to No official Eritrean page we could read says which nationalities need a visa. The UK, Canadian, Australian and Serbian governments say their citizens need one to enter. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland says that upon receipt of the visa application and fees, issuance takes ten working days, and that there is no assurance that a visa will be issued. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— faq.processing-time changed: from
The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland says a visa is issued ten working days after it receives the application and fees, and that a visa is valid for three months from the date of issue unless stated otherwise. It says there is no assurance that a visa will be issued.to The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland says that upon receipt of the visa application and fees, issuance takes ten working days, and that a visa is valid for three months from the date of issue unless stated otherwise. It says there is no assurance that a visa will be issued. (home.eritreaembassy.ch )(opens in a new tab)