Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— faq.outside-asmara changed: from Only with a travel permit. The UK FCDO says foreign nationals need a permit, applied for in advance, to travel outside Asmara’s surrounding province (Zoba Maekel) and to some sites in the capital. Tourists apply to the Ministry of Tourism; processing can take several days, permits are not always granted, and they are checked at checkpoints. to Only with a travel permit. The UK government says foreign nationals must apply in advance for a permit to travel outside Asmara's surrounding province, Zoba Maekel, and to certain sites within the capital. Tourists apply to the Ministry of Tourism; applications may take several days and are not always successful, and officials check permits at checkpoints outside Asmara. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— faq.money changed: from No for everyday purchases: the Government of Canada says credit cards are not accepted for everyday transactions and Eritrea has a cash-based economy, and that foreign currency must be exchanged at Himbol, main banks or major hotels in Asmara. The UK FCDO says to declare foreign cash or travellers cheques worth USD 10,000 or more and keep the certificate you get to show when you leave, and that you must be able to account for foreign currency spent when you leave. to Not for everyday transactions: the Government of Canada says Eritrea has a cash-based economy, credit cards are not accepted as a method of payment for everyday transactions, and foreign currency must be exchanged at a branch of Himbol, at main banks or in major hotels in Asmara. The UK government says to declare foreign cash or travellers cheques worth 10,000 US dollars or more and keep the certificate you get to show when you leave, and that you must be able to show that any foreign currency you have spent was exchanged at Himbol or spent at an official hotel. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— faq.is-eritrea-safe changed: from The UK FCDO says Asmara is a relatively safe city, though there is a risk of street crime especially at night. It advises against all travel within 25 km of the land borders, says movement outside the Asmara region needs a permit and international SIM cards do not work, and that consular help is severely limited. to The UK government says that though Asmara is a relatively safe city, there is a risk of street crime, especially at night. It advises against all travel to within 25 km of all of Eritrea's land borders, says foreign nationals must apply in advance for a permit to travel outside Asmara's surrounding province and that international SIM cards do not work, and says British Embassy staff cannot always provide consular assistance in person outside Asmara. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— tips.travel-permits changed: from The UK FCDO says foreign nationals must apply in advance for a permit to travel outside Asmara’s surrounding province, Zoba Maekel, and to some sites in the capital such as the tank graveyard. Tourists apply to the Ministry of Tourism; processing can take several days, permits are not always granted, and they are checked at checkpoints outside Asmara. to The UK government says foreign nationals must apply in advance for a permit to travel outside Asmara's surrounding province, Zoba Maekel, as well as to certain sites within the capital like the 'tank graveyard'. Tourists apply to the Ministry of Tourism; applications may take several days and are not always successful, and officials check permits at checkpoints outside Asmara. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— tips.border-areas changed: from The UK FCDO advises against all travel within 25 km of Eritrea’s borders with Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan; the Australian government says landmines are found within 25 km of the border with Ethiopia. to The UK government advises against all travel to within 25 km of all of Eritrea's land borders; the Australian government says landmines are found within 25 km of Eritrea's border with Ethiopia. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— tips.cash-only changed: from The Government of Canada says credit cards are not accepted for everyday transactions and that money should be exchanged only through Himbol, main banks or major hotels; the UK FCDO says foreign cash or travellers cheques worth USD 10,000 or more must be declared and that you must be able to account for foreign currency spent when you leave. to The Government of Canada says credit cards are not accepted as a method of payment for everyday transactions and that foreign currency must be exchanged at a branch of Himbol, at main banks or in major hotels in Asmara; the UK government says foreign cash or travellers cheques worth 10,000 US dollars or more must be declared and that when you leave you must be able to show how any foreign currency you spent was exchanged or spent. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— tips.communications changed: from The UK FCDO says internet access is highly restricted and mostly limited to hotels and a few internet cafes, there is no 3G, international SIM cards do not work, and a local SIM requires a residence permit. to The UK government says internet access is highly restricted in Eritrea, mainly limited to hotels and a small number of internet cafes, that there is no 3G, that international SIM cards do not work, and that you need a residence permit to buy a local SIM card. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— tips.photography changed: from Photographing government buildings and military installations is illegal (UK FCDO), and the Government of Canada also lists airports, ports and uniformed service members. The UK FCDO says to always ask before taking photos in any area where security personnel are present. to The UK government says photographing government buildings and military installations is illegal, and to always ask if you want to take a photo in any area where security personnel are present. The Government of Canada says photographing sensitive installations is prohibited, including airports, ports, military sites, government buildings and uniformed service members. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from The UK government says that to enter Eritrea your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland asks for a national passport valid for at least six months, with at least three blank pages for the visa. to The UK government says that to enter Eritrea your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland asks for a national passport valid for at least six months before the expiry date, with at least three blank pages for the visa. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— 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 WHO's Annex 1 lists Eritrea as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entering Eritrea. The UK government says public hospitals outside Asmara are often poorly equipped and rural facilities even more limited, and advises insurance that covers local treatment and medical evacuation. to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entering Eritrea. The UK government says public hospitals in towns other than Asmara are often poorly equipped and medical facilities in rural areas are even more limited, and advises travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from No official source we could read states a return or onward ticket requirement. The Embassy in Switzerland asks tourist visa applicants for a hotel or apartment reservation (if applicable) and proof of financial support, not a ticket. to No official source we could read states a return or onward ticket requirement. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland lists, for a tourist visa, proof of financial support and a hotel or apartment reservation (if applicable); its list does not include a ticket. (home.eritreaembassy.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~Tourist visa applicants must include proof of financial support with the application. No amount is published.~~ to The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland lists proof of financial support among the documents for a tourist visa. No official source we could read states an amount. (home.eritreaembassy.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from Foreign cash or travellers' cheques worth USD 10,000 or more must be declared on arrival; keep the certificate you are given to show when you leave. On departure you must be able to show that any foreign currency you spent was exchanged at Himbol, the state exchange, or spent at an official hotel, and you may not take more than 1,000 nakfa out of Eritrea. to The UK government says to declare foreign cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 US dollars or more and to keep the certificate you get to show when you leave. When you leave you must be able to show that any foreign currency you spent was exchanged at Himbol, the state foreign currency exchange, or spent at an official hotel, and you are not allowed to take more than 1,000 nakfa out of Eritrea. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from Exchange foreign currency only at Himbol (the state exchange) or spend it at official hotels: the UK FCDO says you must be able to account for foreign currency spent when you leave or risk prosecution and a severe fine, and you may not take more than 1,000 nakfa out of Eritrea. to The UK government says that when you leave Eritrea you must be able to show that any foreign currency you spent was exchanged at Himbol or spent at an official hotel; if you cannot, you may be delayed or face prosecution leading to a severe fine. You are not allowed to take more than 1,000 nakfa out of Eritrea. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says you must declare all laptops, mobile phones, cameras and other electronic items on arrival, or they can be confiscated when you leave.~~ to The UK government says you must declare all laptops, mobile phones, cameras and other electronic items, or they can be confiscated by customs officials when you leave. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— countryFacts.payments changed: from The Government of Canada says Eritrea has a cash-based economy and that credit cards are not accepted for everyday transactions. Paying in foreign currency is illegal except at official hotels, which expect euros or US dollars; exchange money only at Himbol (the state exchange), main banks or major hotels in Asmara. to The Government of Canada says Eritrea has a cash-based economy and credit cards are not accepted as a method of payment for everyday transactions. It says it is illegal to use foreign currency to make purchases, except at official hotels, where foreigners are expected to pay in euros or U.S. dollars, and that foreign currency must be exchanged at a branch of Himbol, at main banks or in major hotels in Asmara. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK FCDO says Asmara is a relatively safe city, though there is a risk of street crime, especially at night. It advises against all travel within 25 km of Eritrea's land borders, says foreign nationals need a permit to travel outside the Asmara region, and says consular assistance is severely limited. to The UK government says that though Asmara is a relatively safe city, there is a risk of street crime, especially at night. It advises against all travel to within 25 km of all of Eritrea's land borders, says foreign nationals must apply in advance for a permit to travel outside Asmara's surrounding province, and says British Embassy staff cannot always provide consular assistance in person outside Asmara. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eritrea— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~No official seasonal guidance. The Government of Canada says the rainy season runs from June to September, when unpaved roads in the western lowlands turn muddy and become impassable.~~ to The Government of Canada says the rainy season extends from June to September, when most regions are accessible except the western lowlands, where unpaved roads turn muddy and become impassable. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— visaTypes[id=schengen-c].evidence.method changed: from ~~evidence.method: "If your main country of destination is Estonia, you must apply for a visa at the Estonian representation …"~~ to evidence.method: "You must lodge the application for a Schengen visa at the consulate of the country that you intend to visit" (vm.ee )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (summary) changed: from Estonia is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) get 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a €90 Schengen short-stay visa. Estonia restricts entry for Russian citizens holding a short-term Schengen visa. to Estonia is in the Schengen area. EU law says Member States let Union citizens enter with a valid identity card or passport and may impose no entry visa on them; the EEA Agreement extends this to nationals of the EFTA States, and the EU–Swiss free movement agreement lets Swiss nationals enter on a valid identity card or passport. Nationals of the countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries listed in Annex I must hold a visa; the Visa Code sets the visa fee at €90, and ETIAS is currently not in operation. Estonia's government restricts temporary entry, from 19 September 2022, for Russian citizens who hold a valid short-term Schengen visa. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (faq.need-visa) changed: from EU and EFTA citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Citizens of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — can visit visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (€90) from an Estonian mission or a Schengen state representing Estonia. to Union citizens enter with a valid identity card or passport, and EU law says no entry visa may be imposed on them; the EEA Agreement extends this to nationals of the EFTA States, and the EU–Swiss free movement agreement lets Swiss nationals enter on a valid identity card or passport. Nationals of the countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period; the UK government says British travellers can visit the Schengen area, which includes Estonia, visa-free on those terms. Nationals of the countries listed in Annex I must hold a visa when crossing the external borders; Estonia's Foreign Ministry says you must lodge a Schengen visa application at the consulate of the country you intend to visit, and the Visa Code sets the visa fee at €90. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (faq.schengen-allowance) changed: from ~~Yes. Estonia is fully in the Schengen Area, so days spent there count toward the single 90-days-in-180 allowance shared with all other Schengen countries.~~ to Yes. The UK government tells British travellers that the Schengen area includes Estonia, that a whole visit to Schengen countries must stay within the 90-day visa-free limit, and that visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days count towards the 90 days. The Schengen Borders Code sets the entry conditions for intended stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, considering the 180-day period preceding each day of stay. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (faq.russian-citizens) changed: from Only in narrow cases. Estonia's government has restricted temporary entry, since 19 September 2022, for Russian citizens holding a short-term Schengen visa, and Estonia accepts visa applications from Russian citizens only from narrow groups, such as family members of Estonian citizens and long-term residents, EU citizens' family members, people in international transport and humanitarian cases. Questions about crossing the border go to the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board. to Estonia's Foreign Ministry says the government restricts temporary entry into Estonia, from 19 September 2022, for Russian citizens who hold a valid short-term Schengen visa, and that restrictions on accepting visa applications apply to all types of visas and purposes of travel, except for Russian citizens in the listed cases — among them visiting a spouse or a direct relative who is an Estonian citizen or long-term resident living in Estonia, people directly involved in the international carriage of goods and passengers, family members of EU citizens using the right of free movement, and entry necessary for humanitarian reasons. It says all questions about crossing the border should be addressed to the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board. (vm.ee )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (faq.etias-needed) changed: from Once ETIAS starts, visa-exempt non-EU travellers will need the €20 online authorisation before travelling to Estonia and the other European countries that require it. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official EU site is travel-europe.europa.eu. to Not yet: ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected. The EU's ETIAS website describes it as the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries, Estonia among them, with an application fee of EUR 20, and says the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (faq.helsinki-ferry) changed: from ~~Estonia and Finland are both in the Schengen Area, whose Borders Code abolishes routine checks at internal borders, and days in Finland draw on the same 90/180 allowance.~~ to The EU's Your Europe portal lists both Estonia and Finland in the Schengen area, and the Schengen Borders Code says internal borders may be crossed at any point without a border check on persons. The UK government tells British travellers visiting other Schengen countries as well to keep the whole visit within the 90-day visa-free limit. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (tips.russia-border-closed) changed: from ~~Estonia's government has restricted temporary entry, since 19 September 2022, for Russian citizens holding a short-term Schengen visa, and Estonia no longer recognises non-biometric Russian passports.~~ to Estonia's Foreign Ministry says the government restricts temporary entry into Estonia, from 19 September 2022, for Russian citizens who hold a valid short-term Schengen visa, and that from 31 March 2025 Estonia no longer recognises non-biometric foreign passports issued by the Russian Federation. (vm.ee )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (tips.ees-etias) changed: from ~~Non-EU visitors are registered biometrically in the EU Entry/Exit System at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers is not yet in operation.~~ to The EU's Travel to Europe site says that the first time you arrive at a border crossing point since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints. ETIAS is currently not in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (tips.baltic-loop) changed: from ~~Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Finland are all in the Schengen Area, so days spent in any of them draw on the same 90-days-in-180 allowance rather than resetting it.~~ to The EU's Your Europe portal lists Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Lithuania in the Schengen area, and the UK government tells British travellers visiting other Schengen countries as well to keep the whole visit within the 90-day visa-free limit, counting visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity) changed: from ~~Non-EU passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and have been issued within the last 10 years.~~ to Under the Schengen Borders Code, a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States and must have been issued within the previous 10 years. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors. to The Visa Code requires applicants for a uniform visa for one or two entries to prove that they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the territory of the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000; Estonia's Foreign Ministry asks Schengen visa applicants for travel medical insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 euros. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket) changed: from No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required to enter. The Schengen Borders Code lists a return or round-trip ticket among the supporting documents that can be used to verify the entry conditions, and Estonia's foreign ministry lists a reservation of a return or round ticket among the documents a Schengen visa applicant can give to show they intend to leave. to No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required to enter. The Schengen Borders Code lists a return or round-trip ticket among the supporting documents as regards return, and Estonia's Foreign Ministry lists a reservation of a return or round ticket among the documents for assessing a Schengen visa applicant's intention to leave. The UK government tells British travellers they may need to show a return or onward ticket at border control. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from The European Commission's table of reference amounts required for the crossing of the external border gives Estonia's as €70 per person per day, and Estonia's foreign ministry says that the extent of sufficient financial means for each day of stay in Estonia is €70. to The European Commission's table of reference amounts gives Estonia's as EUR 70, and Estonia's Foreign Ministry says the extent of sufficient financial means for each day of stay in Estonia is 70 euros. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (entryRequirements.declarations.ees) changed: from Non-EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System when they enter the Schengen area for a short stay: on a first visit you may be asked to give fingerprints and a photo at a special booth before the immigration desk, and there is nothing to do before you reach the border. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. to The EU's Travel to Europe site says that the first time you arrive at a border crossing point since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints. The UK government tells British travellers that they do not need to take any action before arriving at the border on entry to the Schengen area, and that there is no cost for EES registration. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (entryRequirements.declarations.etias) changed: from Visa-exempt travellers will need an ETIAS travel authorisation to enter Estonia and the other 29 European countries that require it. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official EU site is travel-europe.europa.eu. to ETIAS is the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries, Estonia among them. It is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from ~~Cash of €10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.~~ to If you enter or leave the EU with €10,000 in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies), you must declare it to the customs authorities in the EU country you are entering or leaving, using the EU cash declaration form. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (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 (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine), and other goods worth up to €300 (€430 by air or sea). It lists Estonia among the countries applying the lower tobacco limit to all travellers: 40 cigarettes, 20 cigarillos, 10 cigars or 50 g of tobacco. Travellers under 17 get no alcohol or tobacco allowance. to Entering the EU from a non-EU country, the EU's Your Europe portal lists duty-free allowances 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, and other goods up to €300 per traveller or €430 for travellers by air and sea. For tobacco it lists Estonia among the countries that apply the lower limit to all travellers: 40 cigarettes or 20 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 50 g tobacco. Travellers under 17 are not entitled to a duty-free allowance for tobacco or alcohol. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.1) changed: from ~~Between EU countries, alcohol and tobacco bought with tax paid, for your own use and not for resale, owe no further tax, according to the EU's Your Europe portal.~~ to Travelling between EU countries, the EU's Your Europe portal says no further payments are due in any other EU country on alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use and not for resale, as taxes are included in the price in the country where you bought them. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says pickpockets can be a problem in bars and nightclubs in Tallinn's Old Town, and that attacks, including sexual assaults, are rare but do occur, most often late at night around nightlife locations. to The UK Foreign Office says pickpockets can be a problem in bars and nightclubs in Tallinn's Old Town, and that attacks or assault, including sexual assaults, are rare but do occur, with the risk highest late at night around popular nightlife locations. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit) changed: from ~~No official seasonal guidance. The CIA World Factbook describes Estonia's climate as maritime, with wet, moderate winters and cool summers.~~ to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Estonia. (vm.ee )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Children aged 6–11: €45; children under 6: free. The fee is set EU-wide by the Visa Code (Article 16).~~ to Children from the age of six and below the age of 12 pay €45; the fee is waived for children under six (Visa Code, Article 16). (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Children 6–11: €60; under 6: free. For a temporary stay in Estonia of up to 365 days within twelve consecutive months, for example for work or study.~~ to Estonia's Foreign Ministry gives the visa fee as EUR 120 and EUR 60 for children 6–11 years, and exempts children under 6 years. It says a D-visa may be issued for a period of stay of up to 365 days within twelve consecutive months. (vm.ee )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes) changed: from Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is suspended in whole (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500). The European Commission said on 7 November 2025 that Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas and will have to apply for a new visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, while exceptions are allowed for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to Under the Visa Code, children from the age of six and below the age of 12 pay €45, and the fee is waived for children under six. Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500 suspended the EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement in whole as regards citizens of the Russian Federation. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas, while allowing exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to The EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at €35 and waives it for pensioners and children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to The EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at €35 and waives it for pensioners and children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes) changed: from Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations. to The EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at €35, and €70 where the applicant has requested a decision within two days of submission and the consulate has accepted; it waives the fee for children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended some of the agreement's provisions, including as regards visa applicants who are members of a Belarusian official delegation. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Estonia— free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes) changed: from The European Commission lists €67.50 for applicants from Cabo Verde. The EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) sets the fee at 75% of the amount charged under the applicable law; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. to The EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) sets the fee at 75% of the amount charged under the applicable domestic legislation; the European Commission lists €67.50 for applicants from Cabo Verde. Children at least 12 and below 18 years old are charged 50% of that fee, and no fee is collected from children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— summary changed: from Eswatini’s country table of visa requirements marks, nationality by nationality, who needs a visa: citizens of countries such as the United States, South Africa and Germany do not, but the table states no length of stay; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens can stay up to 30 days. Nationalities that need a visa apply in advance through an Eswatini mission or the government’s eVisa service. to The Government of Eswatini's visa page marks, nationality by nationality, whether a visa is required (Y=yes, N=no): for example, USA, South Africa and Germany are marked N. The table does not state a length of stay. The UK government says British citizens can visit without a visa for up to 30 days, and Canada's travel advice says Canadians do not need a tourist visa for stays up to 30 days. The Ministry of Home Affairs says visas are dealt with by its Visa & Citizenship department or by Eswatini's foreign missions, and the government's eVisa portal lets eligible foreign citizens apply for a visa online before travelling. (gov.sz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— answer changed: from The government's country table marks, nationality by nationality, who needs a visa; citizens of countries such as the United States, South Africa and Germany do not. The table states no length of stay. Nationalities that do need a visa apply through an Eswatini mission, the Ministry of Home Affairs or the government’s eVisa service. The eVisa portal says a visa on arrival is not available at the ports of entry. to The Government of Eswatini's visa page marks, nationality by nationality, whether a visa is required (Y=yes, N=no); for example, USA, South Africa and Germany are marked N. The table does not state a length of stay. The Ministry of Home Affairs says visas are dealt with by its Visa & Citizenship department or by Eswatini's foreign missions, and the eVisa portal lets eligible foreign citizens apply online before travelling. The eVisa portal says visa on arrival is not available at the ports of entry. (gov.sz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— answer changed: from Canada's travel advice says Canadians do not need a tourist visa for stays of up to 30 days, and South Korea's Foreign Ministry gives Korean citizens 30 days. Eswatini's own visa table does not state a length of stay. The UK government tells British visitors they can apply to the Ministry of Home Affairs for a 30-day extension. to Eswatini's own visa table does not state a length of stay. Canada's travel advice says Canadians do not need a tourist visa for stays up to 30 days. The UK government says British citizens can visit without a visa for up to 30 days and can apply to the Ministry of Home Affairs for a 30-day extension. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— answer changed: from Yes, by road: Canada's travel advice says there are 11 border posts with South Africa, most operating between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. It advises consulting local authorities for road conditions and schedules before crossing. to Canada's travel advice says there are 11 border entry posts with South Africa and two with Mozambique, most operating between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., and advises consulting local authorities for road conditions and schedules before cross-border travel. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— answer changed: from ~~The lilangeni (SZL; plural emalangeni). Canada's travel advice says South African rand notes, but not coins, are also accepted and widely used.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the currency is the lilangeni (SZL), and that the South African rand (notes only) is also accepted and widely used. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— answer changed: from ~~Yes. The Government of Eswatini's own Ministry of Home Affairs visa page still names the country the Kingdom of Swaziland.~~ to Yes. The government's eVisa portal describes Eswatini as formerly known as Swaziland, and the Ministry of Home Affairs visa page still refers to the Kingdom of Swaziland. (evisa.gov.sz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— answer changed: from ~~Only if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Eswatini if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's yellow fever list (International Travel and Health, Annex 1) shows Eswatini requiring proof of vaccination from travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from countries determined by WHO to be at risk, including travellers who transited through the airport of such a country, regardless of the duration of the transit. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— text changed: from ~~A yellow fever certificate is required only if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Eswatini if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's yellow fever list (International Travel and Health, Annex 1) shows Eswatini requiring proof of vaccination from travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from countries determined by WHO to be at risk, including travellers who transited through the airport of such a country, regardless of the duration of the transit. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— text changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says South African rand notes (not coins) are accepted and widely used alongside the lilangeni.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the South African rand (notes only) is accepted and widely used alongside the lilangeni (SZL). (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— text changed: from Canada's travel advice says there are 11 border posts with South Africa and two with Mozambique, most operating between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; check road conditions and schedules with local authorities before crossing. to Canada's travel advice says there are 11 border entry posts with South Africa and two with Mozambique, most operating between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., and advises consulting local authorities for road conditions and schedules before cross-border travel. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— text changed: from Canada's travel advice says traffic drives on the left and you must carry an International Driving Permit. It warns of roaming livestock, abandoned unlit trailers and poor lighting, and advises travelling by land only during the day. to Canada's travel advice says traffic drives on the left and you must carry an international driving permit. It says roaming livestock, abandoned unlit trailers, drivers avoiding cyclists and pedestrians, reckless driving and heavy vehicles pose hazards, that most roads lack adequate lighting, and advises travelling by land only during the day. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— text changed: from Canada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Eswatini, with at least 2 blank pages. If you are also travelling to South Africa, the UK FCDO says you need 2 more blank pages. to Canada's travel advice says a regular Canadian passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Eswatini and have at least 2 blank pages. The UK government tells British travellers their passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date they arrive and at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps, and 2 additional blank pages if they are also travelling to South Africa. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— 0 changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says there are strict rules on goods you can take into or out of Eswatini, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.~~ to The UK government says there are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Eswatini, and that you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— 1 changed: from The UK Foreign Office says a vehicle not registered in Eswatini needs a customs declaration at the border and a road fund levy of 150 emalangeni (E80 for a motorcycle), which can be paid in South African rand; carry proof of both in the vehicle. to The UK government says that if your vehicle is not registered in Eswatini, you must complete a customs declaration form at the border post and pay a 150 emalangeni road fund levy (E80 for a motorcycle, higher amounts for commercial vehicles), which can be paid in South African rand, and must always carry proof of the declaration and levy payment in the vehicle. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— text changed: from Canada advises a high degree of caution because of the risk of civil unrest. Waves of pro-democracy protests took place across the country in 2021 and further demonstrations are likely, particularly in Mbabane and Manzini; security forces have used force to disperse crowds, so avoid gatherings. Petty crime, including robbery, is common but lower than elsewhere in southern Africa. to Canada's travel advice says to exercise a high degree of caution in Eswatini due to the risk of civil unrest. It says waves of pro-democracy protests took place throughout the country in 2021, that further demonstrations are likely, particularly in Mbabane and Manzini, and that security forces have used violence to disperse crowds, resulting in casualties; it advises avoiding areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place. It says petty crime, including robbery, is common but is relatively low compared to other countries in southern Africa. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Eswatini— notes changed: from E80 for a single-entry visa valid 3 months. Multiple-entry visas cost E300 (3 months), E700 (6 months), E1,000 (9 months) and E1,300 (12 months). Figures from the Ministry of Home Affairs visa page, which still names the country Swaziland. to The Ministry of Home Affairs visa page lists: single entry (3 months) E80; multiple entry E300 (3 months), E700 (6 months), E1,000 (9 months) and E1,300 (12 months). The page heads its fee list "Visa fees in the Kingdom of Swaziland". (gov.sz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— summary changed: from Citizens of the countries and territories on Fiji's visa-exemption list — among them the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and EU states such as France and Germany — receive a visitor permit of up to four months on arrival, while everyone else must obtain an approved visa from Fiji's Ministry of Immigration before travelling. to Fiji's Ministry of Immigration says citizens of the countries on its visa-exempt list — among them the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, France and Germany — are not required to obtain a Fiji visa, and that visitors are given a visitor permit on immigration clearance allowing up to 4 months of stay. Nationals of countries not on the list must apply for a visa and have it approved before travel. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— faq.need-visa changed: from Not if your country is on Fiji's visa-exemption list — the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, India, and EU states such as France and Germany, are among them: their citizens receive a visitor permit of up to four months on arrival. If your country is not on that list you must obtain an approved visa from Fiji's Ministry of Immigration before you travel. to Not if your country is on Fiji's visa-exempt list: the Ministry of Immigration says citizens of those countries — among them the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, India, France and Germany — are not required to obtain a Fiji visa, and visitors are given a visitor permit on immigration clearance allowing up to 4 months of stay. Travellers from non-visa-exempt countries must obtain an approved visa before travelling to Fiji. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— faq.how-long-stay changed: from Visa-exempt visitors are granted a visitor permit of up to four months on arrival. Fiji's Ministry of Immigration says the stay can be extended by two months if you apply for an extension and pay the fee. to Fiji's Ministry of Immigration says the visitor permit given on immigration clearance allows up to 4 months of stay, and that the stay can be extended by 2 months if you apply for an extension and the fee is paid. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— faq.what-you-need-on-arrival changed: from Fiji's Ministry of Immigration lists a passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay, sufficient funds for the stay, confirmed accommodation, a confirmed return or onward ticket, and a visa or permit where one is required. The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji gives every arriving passenger an arrival card, which is also the biosecurity declaration. to Fiji's Ministry of Immigration lists a passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended period of stay, funds sufficient to cover the stay, evidence of confirmed accommodation, a confirmed return or applicable onward ticket, and a visa or permit where required. The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji says you will be given a passenger arrival card when arriving, a legal document on which you must also state any items that need to be declared. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— faq.insurance-mandatory changed: from ~~No official source we could read requires it. Canada's travel advice tells travellers to get insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays.~~ to No official source we could read requires it. Canada's travel advice tells travellers to make sure they get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— faq.cyclone-timing changed: from The Government of Canada gives the rainy and cyclone season as November to April, but the UK Foreign Office notes that cyclones can occur throughout the year. It says they can bring strong winds and heavy rain, and flooding and landslides that damage or block roads. to Canada's travel advice says the rainy and cyclone season in the Pacific Islands Region takes place from November to April, but cyclones may occur at other times. The UK government says tropical cyclone season normally runs from November to April but cyclones occur throughout the year, and that cyclones can cause flooding and landslides, often damaging or blocking roads. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— tips.cyclone-season changed: from The Government of Canada says the rainy and cyclone season runs from November to April, and the UK Foreign Office notes that cyclones can occur throughout the year and can cause flooding and landslides that damage or block roads. The UK Foreign Office points to weather updates from the Fiji Meteorological Service. to Canada's travel advice says the rainy and cyclone season in the Pacific Islands Region takes place from November to April, but cyclones may occur at other times. The UK government says cyclones occur throughout the year and can cause flooding and landslides that damage or block roads, and tells travellers to follow weather updates from the Fiji Meteorological Service. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— tips.medical-evacuation changed: from The UK Foreign Office says healthcare facilities in Fiji are limited and people are often evacuated to another country for treatment in serious emergencies, and that hospitals usually ask for immediate cash payment. The Government of Canada advises insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays. to The UK government says healthcare facilities in Fiji are limited in range and availability, that in serious medical emergencies people are often evacuated to another country for treatment, and that hospitals usually ask for immediate cash payment. Canada's travel advice says medical evacuation is very expensive and tells travellers to get insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— tips.village-etiquette changed: from The UK Foreign Office advises covering your shoulders and knees in rural villages and during kava ceremonies, and notes that topless bathing and public nudity are illegal. If you are invited to drink kava, be aware of the potential risk of liver toxicity. to The UK government says to cover your shoulders and knees in rural villages and during kava ceremonies, that topless bathing and nudity in public is illegal, and that if you are invited to take part in a kava-drinking ceremony you should be aware of the potential risks of liver toxicity. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— tips.four-month-permit changed: from ~~Visa-exempt visitors are granted a visitor permit of up to four months on arrival; Fiji's Ministry of Immigration says it can be extended by two months if you apply for an extension and pay the fee.~~ to Fiji's Ministry of Immigration says the visitor permit given on immigration clearance allows up to 4 months of stay, and that the stay can be extended by 2 months if you apply for an extension and the fee is paid. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— tips.reef-and-rips changed: from The UK Foreign Office warns of dangerous rip tides along reefs and river estuaries. Unless you have reliable local knowledge, swim from beaches with lifeguards on duty and follow the flag warning system. to The UK government says there are dangerous rip tides along reefs and river estuaries, and that unless you have reliable local knowledge you should swim from beaches that have lifeguards on duty and follow the flag warning system. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~Fiji's Ministry of Immigration requires a passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in Fiji.~~ to Fiji's Ministry of Immigration asks for a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the intended period of stay in Fiji. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.~~ to The UK government says that to enter Fiji you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from ~~No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Fiji. 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 Fiji. Canada's travel advice tells travellers to make sure they get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from Fiji's Ministry of Immigration asks for a confirmed return ticket or applicable onward travel ticket. The UK Foreign Office says that at border control you must also show a valid visa for the next country you are travelling to. to Fiji's Ministry of Immigration asks for a confirmed return ticket or applicable onward travel ticket. The UK government says that at Fiji border control you must also show an onward or return ticket and a valid visa for the next country you are travelling to. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~Fiji's Ministry of Immigration asks for funds sufficient to cover the duration of your stay. No official source we could read states a fixed amount.~~ to Fiji's Ministry of Immigration asks for funds sufficient to cover the duration of stay. No official source we could read states a fixed amount. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— entryRequirements.declarations.arrival-card changed: from Every arriving passenger is given a passenger arrival card, a legal document that is also the biosecurity declaration. All food, plants and plant products, animal products and used materials must be declared or dropped in the amnesty bins; undeclared items found in your baggage bring an on-the-spot fine of FJD 400, and prosecution can lead to a fine of up to FJD 20,000, six months in prison, or both. to The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji says you will be given a passenger arrival card when arriving, a legal document required by law, on which you must also state any items that need to be declared. Its laws require everyone arriving from overseas to declare all biosecurity risk goods, including food, plant, plant products, used material and animal products, and undeclared risk goods must go in the amnesty bins provided. Prohibited or declarable items found that were not declared or put in the bins bring an on-the-spot fine of FJD 400, and you are also liable for prosecution with a maximum fine of FJD 20,000, a maximum of six months' imprisonment, or both. (baf.com.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from The Government of Canada says you must declare currency worth more than FJD 5,000 when entering Fiji and more than FJD 10,000 when leaving, and that undeclared money can lead to a fine or a prison sentence. The UK Foreign Office gives a single threshold: cash worth FJD 10,000 or more. to Canada's travel advice says you must make a customs declaration when in possession of currency equivalent to more than FJD 5,000 when entering Fiji and more than FJD 10,000 when exiting, and that undeclared money can lead to a fine or a prison sentence. The UK government says to declare cash in any currency worth FJD 10,000 or more. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from The UK Foreign Office says Fiji customs has strict quarantine regulations: officers X-ray all luggage arriving at Nadi airport and confiscate most fresh foodstuffs, unless you are arriving from a country with a quarantine agreement with Fiji. to The UK government says Fiji customs has strict quarantine regulations and customs officers X-ray all luggage arriving at Nadi airport; they will confiscate most fresh foodstuffs, unless you are arriving from a country with quarantine agreements with Fiji. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— countryFacts.payments changed: from The Government of Canada says credit cards are accepted by most hotels, restaurants and shops, and that ATMs are widely available in main centres and some rural areas; some taxis only take cash. The UK Foreign Office adds that not all ATMs accept the full range of cards, and that hospitals usually ask for immediate cash payment. to Canada's travel advice says credit cards are accepted by most hotels, restaurants and shops, that ATMs are widely available in main centres and some rural areas, and that some taxis only take cash payments. The UK government says not all ATMs accept the full range of bank or credit cards, and that hospitals usually ask for immediate cash payment for health services. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says the risk of serious crime is generally low, but there are occasional incidents including sexual assault, and advises care with belongings in cities and popular tourist destinations. It warns of dangerous rip tides along reefs and river estuaries, says cyclones occur throughout the year although the season normally runs from November to April, and notes that healthcare facilities are limited. to The UK government says the risk of serious crime is generally low, but there are occasional incidents including sexual assault, and tells travellers to be careful of their belongings in cities and other popular tourist destinations. It warns of dangerous rip tides along reefs and river estuaries, says tropical cyclone season normally runs from November to April but cyclones occur throughout the year, and says healthcare facilities are limited in range and availability. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from The Government of Canada says the rainy and cyclone season runs from November to April, and the UK Foreign Office notes that cyclones can occur throughout the year, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and landslides. to Canada's travel advice says the rainy and cyclone season in the Pacific Islands Region takes place from November to April, but cyclones may occur at other times. The UK government says cyclones occur throughout the year, with a greater risk of strong winds and heavy rain during the cyclone season, and can cause flooding and landslides. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— visaTypes.visitor-visa.feeNotes changed: from ~~The ministry's fee table lists FJ$93.00 for a single-entry and FJ$185.00 for a multiple-entry visa application.~~ to The Ministry of Immigration's fee table lists FJ$93.00 for an application for single entry and FJ$185.00 for an application for multiple entry. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— visaTypes.permit-extension.feeNotes changed: from Listed as "Extension of visitor's permit — 93.00" in the ministry's fee table (Forms & Fees, immigration.gov.fj/application-forms-publications-fees). The ministry says the stay can be extended by 2 months once the fee is paid. to Listed as "Extension of visitor’s permit — FJ$93.00" in the Ministry of Immigration's fee table. The Ministry says the stay can be extended by 2 months if you apply for an extension and the fee is paid. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Fiji— visaTypes.business-visa.feeNotes changed: from ~~The ministry's single-entry visa fee, which also covers visa applications for business, training or workshop purposes; multiple entry is FJ$185.00.~~ to The Ministry of Immigration's visa page gives a checklist for the business/training/workshop purpose and lists single entry fees of $93.00 and multiple entry fees of $185.00. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— summary changed: from Finland is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) get 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (general fee €90). The UK Foreign Office says all border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia will remain closed until further notice, and the Finnish Border Guard says Finland restricts non-essential travel by Russian citizens. to Finland is a Schengen member state. EU citizens can travel there with a valid passport or national ID card; nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation); the Schengen states have jointly agreed which countries' citizens must present a visa, and the Visa Code sets the visa fee at EUR 90. The UK Foreign Office says all border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia will remain closed until further notice. (um.fi )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— faq.need-visa changed: from EU and EFTA citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Citizens of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — can visit visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (general fee €90). to EU citizens can travel to Finland with a valid passport or national ID card. Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806), which includes the United States, are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. The Schengen states have jointly agreed which countries' citizens must present a visa; the Visa Code sets the visa fee at EUR 90. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— faq.schengen-allowance changed: from ~~Yes. Finland is in the Schengen Area, so days spent there count toward the single 90-days-in-180 allowance shared with all other Schengen countries.~~ to Yes. Finland's Foreign Ministry says that if you do not need a visa, you can stay in Finland or in the territory of other Schengen states for ninety days in any 180-day period. (um.fi )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— faq.russia-border changed: from No. The UK FCDO and the Government of Canada say all land border crossings between Finland and Russia are closed until further notice. The Finnish Border Guard says Finland restricts non-essential travel by Russian citizens, with exemptions for listed groups such as family members, workers, students and patients. to No. The UK FCDO says all border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia will remain closed until further notice, and the Government of Canada says Finnish authorities have closed all land border crossings with Russia. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— faq.etias-needed changed: from Once ETIAS starts, visa-exempt non-EU travelers will need the €20 online authorization before traveling to Finland and the rest of 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 Not yet. The EU says ETIAS, the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries including Finland, is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected, and that it will announce the start date several months before launch. The ETIAS website lists a EUR 20 application fee. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— tips.russia-border-closed changed: from The UK FCDO and the Government of Canada say all land border crossings between Finland and Russia are closed until further notice. The Finnish Border Guard says Finland restricts non-essential travel by Russian citizens. to The UK FCDO says all border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia will remain closed until further notice; the Government of Canada says Finnish authorities have closed all land border crossings with Russia. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— tips.ees-etias changed: from ~~Non-EU visitors are registered biometrically in the EU Entry/Exit System at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation.~~ to If you arrive at a Schengen border crossing point for the first time since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints. The EU says the ETIAS travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers is currently not in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— tips.winter-gear changed: from Canada's travel advice says winter daylight hours are very short, so you will drive in darkness for most of the day, and icy roads are common and can close roads, particularly in the north. It also says winter tyres are mandatory between 1 November and 31 March. to Canada's travel advice says daylight hours are very short in the winter, so you will need to drive in darkness for most of the day, and that icy road conditions are common and may cause road closures, particularly in northern areas. It also says winter tires are mandatory between November 1 and March 31. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— tips.nordic-loop changed: from ~~The 90/180-day allowance counts stays across the whole Schengen Area, not only in Finland.~~ to Finland's Foreign Ministry says that if you do not need a visa, you can stay in Finland or in the territory of other Schengen states for ninety days in any 180-day period. The UK government tells British travellers that visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days count towards the 90 days. (um.fi )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from ~~Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay.~~ to Finland's Foreign Ministry says a visa applicant's travel insurance must be in force for the period of validity of the visa applied for and cover the entire Schengen area, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. (um.fi )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required. The Schengen Borders Code lists a return or round-trip ticket among the supporting documents a border guard may request to verify the purpose and conditions of the stay. to No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required. The Schengen Borders Code lists a return or round-trip ticket among the supporting documents that may verify the entry conditions, and the UK government tells British visitors they may need to show a return or onward ticket at Finnish border control. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— entryRequirements.declarations.ees changed: from Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (a facial photo and/or fingerprints) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. Your passport is not stamped. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. to If you arrive at a Schengen border crossing point for the first time since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints, and your passport will not be stamped, the EU says. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)