Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Finland— 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 says ETIAS is the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries, Finland 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, 2026Finland— 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 customs in the EU country you are entering or leaving, according to the EU's Your Europe portal. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal lists duty-free allowances of 200 cigarettes, 1 litre of spirits over 22% and other goods worth up to €300 (€430 for air and sea travellers). to The EU's Your Europe portal says that when you enter the EU from a non-EU country you can bring goods free of VAT and excise duties if they are not for resale and within the limits: 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, a higher or lower limit may apply depending on the EU country. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from Between EU countries, no further duty is due on goods for your own use once tax has been paid where you bought them, though EU countries may set indicative guideline quantities for tobacco and alcohol. to The EU's Your Europe portal says that when you travel between EU countries no further tax is due on alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use and not for resale. Each EU country sets guideline values that may not be lower than, for example, 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits; if customs suspect goods are not for your own use, you may be asked to prove that they are. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— countryFacts.safety changed: from Pickpockets may target tourists in crowded areas during the tourist season. Parts of Finland lie inside the Arctic Circle, where some areas are very remote and emergency medical help and search and rescue are limited. to The UK Foreign Office says pickpockets may target tourists in the tourist season in crowded areas, and that parts of Finland are in the Arctic Circle, including some very remote areas of land, where emergency medical assistance and search and rescue are limited. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes changed: from ~~Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free.~~ to Children 6–11: EUR 45; children under 6: no fee (Foreign Ministry service-fee list). (um.fi )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to Set at EUR 35 by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); waived for pensioners and children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to Set at EUR 35 by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); waived for pensioners and children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes changed: from Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations. to Set at EUR 35 by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); EUR 70 when the applicant has requested a decision within two days of submission and the consulate has accepted; waived for children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended some provisions of the agreement, including for members of Belarusian official delegations. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes changed: from The EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) sets the fee at 75% of the amount charged under domestic legislation; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. Finland's Foreign Ministry lists the visa fee for citizens of Cape Verde as EUR 67.50. to The EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended (Article 5) sets the fee at 75 % of the amount charged under the applicable domestic legislation; children at least 12 but below 18 pay 50 % of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. Finland's Foreign Ministry lists the visa fee for citizens of Cape Verde as EUR 67.50. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— 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 as regards Russian citizens (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission said on 7 November 2025 that Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. to Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay EUR 45, and Finland's Foreign Ministry lists no fee for children under 6. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is suspended in whole as regards Russian citizens (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. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Finland— visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes changed: from €95 when applied for through the electronic e-service; €120 on a paper application (Foreign Ministry service-fee list, um.fi/service-fees). Finland grants a D visa only to applicants who have a residence permit for Finland; the Foreign Ministry says it is valid for 100 days. to EUR 95 for an electronic application through the e-service; EUR 120 on a paper application (Foreign Ministry service-fee list). Finland grants D visas to certain categories of applicants, and to be eligible you must have a residence permit for Finland; the Foreign Ministry says a D visa is valid for 100 days. (um.fi )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— summary changed: from France 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) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorisation is not yet in operation), and nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa costing €90, applied for via the official France-Visas portal. to France applies the EU's Schengen visa rules. Under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, nationals of the third countries listed in Annex II are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of those listed in Annex I must hold a visa when crossing the external borders. The EU Visa Code sets the short-stay visa fee at EUR 90, and France-Visas is the official visa website for France. The EU says ETIAS, the travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers, is currently not in operation. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— faq.us-need-visa changed: from No. US passport holders can visit France and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. to No visa is needed for short stays: the United States is listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. The EU says ETIAS, the travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers, is currently not in operation; applying directly through its official website will cost EUR 20. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— faq.schengen-cost changed: from The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11, applied for via the official France-Visas portal. It allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. to The EU Visa Code sets the short-stay visa fee at EUR 90, and EUR 45 for children from six years and below 12; children under six are exempt. France-Visas lists the same amounts for a Schengen visa. Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 counts short stays as no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— faq.etias-when changed: from ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once ETIAS starts, the €20 online authorization will be required before travel. Check the official EU website for the current status. to The EU says ETIAS, the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers, is currently not in operation and no applications are collected at this point, and that it will announce the start date several months before launch. Applying directly through the official ETIAS website will cost EUR 20. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— faq.long-stay changed: from For a stay of more than 3 months you must hold a long-stay visa (type D), granted by the French consular authorities. France-Visas lists the long-stay visa fee as €99, or €50 for students whose application was examined by a Centre pour les études en France. A VLS-TS long-stay visa serves as a residence permit, and within 3 months of arriving in France you must validate it and pay a tax on top of the visa fee. to Service-Public says that to enter and stay in France for more than 3 months a foreigner must hold a long-stay visa (type D), granted by the French consular authorities. France-Visas lists the long-stay visa fee as €99, with a reduced rate of €50 for students whose application was examined by a Centre pour les études en France. Service-Public says the VLS-TS long-stay visa counts as a residence permit, and that within 3 months of arriving in France you must validate it and pay a tax on top of the visa fee. (service-public.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— faq.insurance-required changed: from Yes. France lists insurance covering medical and hospital costs in France, with minimum cover of €30,000, among the conditions every non-EU visitor must meet at the border, visa-free or not. Schengen visa applicants must also show travel medical insurance of at least €30,000 valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole stay. to Yes. Service-Public lists, among the conditions a foreigner must all meet when crossing the border, insurance covering medical and hospital costs for care you might receive in France, with minimum cover of €30,000. The EU Visa Code requires Schengen visa applicants to hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. (service-public.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— tips.pickpockets changed: from The UK government says thieves and pickpockets operate on the Paris Métro, on RER lines and at mainline stations, sometimes in gangs where one person distracts you, and advises keeping your passport, cards and valuables in separate bags or pockets. to The UK government says thieves and pickpockets operate on the Paris Métro, on RER (train) lines and at mainline stations, that pickpockets can work in gangs where one distracts you while the other goes into your bag, and advises keeping your passport, credit cards and other valuables in separate bags or pockets. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— tips.strikes changed: from Canada's travel advice says strikes occur regularly, particularly in transport, and Australia's Smartraveller says strikes are frequent across France and bring significant disruptions, particularly to public transport. to Canada's travel advice says strikes occur regularly, particularly in key sectors such as transport, and Australia's Smartraveller says strikes are frequent across France and bring significant disruptions, particularly affecting public transport and other public services. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— tips.90-180-rule changed: from The UK government tells British travellers that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel count towards their 90 days, and that a trip that also takes in other Schengen countries must stay within the 90-day visa-free limit as a whole. to The UK government tells British travellers that if they are travelling to other Schengen countries as well, their whole visit must be within the 90-day visa-free limit, and that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel count towards their 90 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— tips.etias-scams changed: from ~~The official ETIAS website, travel-europe.europa.eu, gives the fee as EUR 20 when you apply through it; applicants under 18 or over 70 are exempt from paying.~~ to The official ETIAS website says applying for an ETIAS travel authorisation directly costs EUR 20, that any additional fee charged on top goes to the intermediary service provider, and that applicants under 18 or over 70 years of age are exempt from the payment. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— 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 Service-Public says a foreigner must have a passport issued less than 10 years ago and valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned date of departure. (service-public.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from France lists insurance covering medical and hospital costs in France, with minimum cover of €30,000, among the conditions every non-EU visitor must meet at the border, visa-free or not. Schengen visa applicants must also show travel medical insurance of at least €30,000 valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. to Service-Public lists, among the conditions a foreigner must all meet when crossing the border, insurance covering medical and hospital costs for care you might receive in France, with minimum cover of €30,000. The EU Visa Code requires Schengen visa applicants to hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. (service-public.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from No official source we could read makes a return or onward ticket a condition of entry in itself. Under the Schengen Borders Code (Annex I), the supporting documents border guards may check for tourist or private trips include a return or round-trip ticket. to No official source we could read makes a return or onward ticket a condition of entry in itself. Under the Schengen Borders Code (Annex I), the supporting documents for journeys for tourism or private reasons include, as regards return, a return or round-trip ticket. The UK government tells British travellers they may be asked at French border control to show a return or onward ticket. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from France scales the means requirement by accommodation: €65 per day with proof of a hotel reservation, €120 per day without one, and €32.50 per day with an attestation d'accueil (host certificate). to Service-Public says a foreigner must have sufficient resources, and that the level required per day of stay in France depends on the proof of accommodation: €32.50 with an attestation d'accueil (host certificate), €65 with proof of a hotel reservation, and €120 without proof of a hotel reservation. (service-public.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— 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. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. to The UK government says that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays you may need to register biometric details such as fingerprints and a photo, that on your first visit you may be asked to register at a special booth before the immigration desk, and that there is no cost for EES registration. The EU's EES site says passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— entryRequirements.declarations.etias changed: from Visa-exempt travellers will need an ETIAS travel authorisation 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. The official EU site is travel-europe.europa.eu. to The EU says ETIAS is the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries, that it is currently not in operation and no applications are collected at this point, and that it will announce the start date several months before launch. The official EU site is travel-europe.europa.eu. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~Cash of €10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.~~ to Your Europe (EU) says that if you plan to 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. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~Duty-free from outside the EU: 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of spirits, goods up to €300 (€430 arriving by air/sea).~~ to Your Europe (EU) says that when you enter the EU from a non-EU country you can bring, free of VAT and excise duties, 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol. (among other alcohol allowances), 200 cigarettes where the higher tobacco limit applies, and other goods up to a value of €300 per traveller or €430 for travellers by air and sea. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from Goods for your own use bought in another EU country carry no further duty. Above the EU guide levels (for example 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits), customs may ask you to show they are for personal use. to Your Europe (EU) says that for alcohol and tobacco bought in another EU country for your own use no further payments are due, and that each EU country sets guideline values that may not be lower than, for example, 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits; if customs suspect goods are not for your own use, you may be asked to prove that they are. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in France, that pickpockets can work in gangs, and that demonstrations can take place with little or no warning, particularly in cities. Canada's travel advice says strikes occur regularly, particularly in transport. to The UK government says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in France, that pickpockets can work in gangs, and that demonstrations, political gatherings or marches can take place with little or no warning, particularly in cities. Canada's travel advice says strikes occur regularly, particularly in key sectors such as transport. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~No official seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK government says there is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October.~~ to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK government says there is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes changed: from ~~Children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing.~~ to Under the EU Visa Code, children from six years and below 12 pay EUR 45, and the fee is waived for children under six. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— 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 Article 6 of the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement sets the fee for processing visa applications at EUR 35 and waives it for listed categories, including pensioners and children under the age of 12. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— 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 Article 6 of the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement sets the fee for processing visa applications at EUR 35 and waives it for listed categories, including pensioners and children under the age of 12. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— 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 Article 6 of the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement sets the fee for processing visa applications at EUR 35, and EUR 70 where the applicant has requested a decision within two days and the consulate has accepted; it waives the fee for listed categories, including children under the age of 12. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended provisions of the agreement as regards members of Belarusian official delegations and of Belarus's national or regional Government or Parliament, Constitutional Court or Supreme Court. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— 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. Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500 suspended the EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement in whole as regards citizens of the Russian Federation from 12 September 2022. to Standard fee under the EU Visa Code: children from six years and below 12 pay EUR 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 from 12 September 2022. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes changed: from For stays of more than 3 months, most often for study, work or family reasons. The VLS-TS long-stay visa serves as a residence permit; within 3 months of arriving in France you must validate it and pay a tax on top of the visa fee. to Service-Public says the long-stay visa is required to enter and stay in France for more than 3 months and is most often issued for study, work or family reasons. It says the VLS-TS counts as a residence permit, and that within 3 months of arriving in France you must validate it and pay a tax on top of the visa fee. (service-public.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026France— visaTypes.student.feeNotes changed: from ~~Reduced fee for students whose application was examined by a Centre pour les études en France; €99 otherwise.~~ to France-Visas lists a reduced long-stay visa fee for students whose application was examined by a Centre pour les études en France; the full long-stay visa fee is €99. (france-visas.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gabon— summary changed: from Gabon’s official e-Visa is applied for online through the DGDI portal and issued on arrival at Libreville’s Léon-Mba International Airport; ordinary passports of Mauritius, Morocco and South Africa are visa-exempt under bilateral agreements. EU, UK, Canadian and Australian citizens, among others, need a visa on their own governments’ word; for most other passports no official page we could read states the rule. to Gabon's DGDI says the e-Visa application form is completed online, that e-Visas are currently valid only for visits by air via Léon-Mba International Airport in Libreville, and that payment is made on arrival when the e-visa sticker is delivered. The DGDI's list of visa exemptions under bilateral agreements includes ordinary passports of Mauritius, Morocco and South Africa. The UK, Canadian, Australian and French governments say their citizens need a visa; for most other passports no official page we could read states the rule. (evisa.dgdi.ga )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gabon— faq.need-visa changed: from No official page we could read says which nationalities need one; the governments of the EU states, the UK, Canada and Australia, among others, say their citizens do. The standard route is Gabon’s official e-Visa (evisa.dgdi.ga), issued on arrival at Libreville airport. Ordinary passports of Mauritius, Morocco and South Africa are visa-exempt under bilateral agreements. The US State Department says that as of 1 January 2026 the government of Gabon has suspended visas to US citizens. to No official page we could read says which nationalities need one. The UK, Canadian, Australian and French governments say their citizens need a visa; France says it can be requested on the website of the Directorate General of Documentation and Immigration (DGDI). The DGDI's list of visa exemptions under bilateral agreements includes ordinary passports of Mauritius, Morocco and South Africa. The US State Department says that as of 1 January 2026 the government of Gabon has suspended visas to US citizens. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gabon— faq.visa-on-arrival changed: from Only with prior approval: e-Visa applicants receive an authorization online and the visa itself is issued on arrival, where it is paid for; the DGDI says e-Visas are valid only for travel by air via Léon-Mba International Airport in Libreville. to The DGDI says e-Visa payments are made on arrival at the delivery of the e-visa sticker, that an applicant should not travel without having received the Travel Authorization Receipt, and that e-Visas are currently valid only for visits by air via Léon-Mba International Airport in Libreville. (evisa.dgdi.ga )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gabon— faq.us-eu-exemption changed: from No. Spain's foreign ministry says EU citizens are no longer exempt, France tells its citizens to get a visa through the DGDI, and the UK and Canada list a visa as required. No official source confirms an exemption for Norwegian, Swiss, Icelandic or Liechtenstein citizens. The US State Department says that as of 1 January 2026 the government of Gabon has suspended visas to US citizens. to France tells its citizens that all travellers must hold a visa, which can be requested on the DGDI website, and the UK, Canada and Australia say their citizens need a visa. The US State Department says that as of 1 January 2026 the government of Gabon has suspended visas to US citizens. No official source we could read confirms an exemption for EU, Norwegian, Swiss, Icelandic or Liechtenstein citizens. (diplomatie.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gabon— faq.currency changed: from The Central African CFA franc (XAF). Canada's travel advice says euros and US dollars are widely accepted, though high exchange charges may apply, and that credit cards are accepted only in Libreville's large hotels, restaurants and supermarkets. to Canada's travel advice says the currency in Gabon is the African Financial Community (CFA) franc (XAF), that euros and US dollars are widely accepted, though high exchange charges may apply, and that credit cards are accepted only in Libreville's large hotels, restaurants and supermarkets. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gabon— tips.photography changed: from ~~Photography of government and military buildings and airports is illegal in Gabon and may lead to arrest, according to the UK government's travel advice.~~ to Australia's Smartraveller says it is illegal to photograph or film airports, the Presidential Palace, military sites, government buildings or border posts in Gabon. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gabon— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~The DGDI e-Visa portal requires a passport valid for at least six months. Canada's travel advice says it must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Gabon.~~ to The DGDI e-Visa portal says the application must include a copy of the passport data page with a validity of at least six months. Canada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Gabon. (evisa.dgdi.ga )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gabon— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from ~~No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Gabon. Canada's travel advice says to get travel insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays.~~ to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Gabon. Canada's travel advice says to make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gabon— countryFacts.payments changed: from Canada's travel advice says credit cards are accepted only in Libreville's large hotels, restaurants and supermarkets, that ATMs are available but cash withdrawals are limited, and to use cash for all transactions if possible. Euros and US dollars are widely accepted, though high exchange charges may apply. The UK government's travel advice says credit cards are not widely accepted except at hotels. to Canada's travel advice says credit cards are accepted only in Libreville's large hotels, restaurants and supermarkets, that ATMs are available but cash withdrawals are limited, and to use cash for all transactions if possible; it says euros and US dollars are widely accepted, but high exchange charges may apply. Australia's Smartraveller says Gabon is a largely cash-based economy and credit cards aren't widely accepted. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gabon— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK government says there have been incidents of robbery, armed attacks and rape in Gabon, and reports of violent assaults and robberies on taxi passengers; it advises avoiding remote areas after dark and isolated beaches at night. It says that since the August 2023 military coup the authorities may treat tourists with heightened scrutiny and some have been held and questioned, and advises avoiding protests and rallies and carrying your documents. to The UK government says there have been incidents of robbery, armed attacks and rape in Gabon, and reports of violent assaults and robberies on taxi passengers; it advises avoiding remote areas, particularly after dark, and avoiding quiet or isolated beaches around Libreville at night. It says political and security tensions following the August 2023 military coup resulted in some tourists being held and questioned, that the authorities may treat tourists with heightened scrutiny, and advises avoiding all demonstrations and rallies and having all required documentation with you during periods of unrest. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gabon— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from Canada's travel advice says Gabon's rainy seasons run from October to mid-December and from mid-February to May, when some roads outside urban areas may be impassable. No official source we could read names a best time to visit. to Canada's travel advice says the rainy seasons extend from October to mid-December and mid-February to May, and that some roads outside urban areas may be impassable during these periods. No official source we could read names a best time to visit. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gabon— visaTypes.evisa-single.feeNotes changed: from EUR 70 or XAF 45,000 for one to three months, single entry, plus EUR 15 as a file processing fee. Payment is made on arrival, when the e-visa sticker is delivered. The DGDI says a one-month visa may be extended for two months and a two-month visa for one month, at its visa department in Libreville; a three-month visa is not extended. The DGDI says processing takes 72 hours after the application is received and cannot be done in a shorter period. to The DGDI says that from one to three months single entry the cost is EUR 70 or XAF 45,000 plus EUR 15 as a file processing fee, and that payments are made on arrival at the delivery of the e-visa sticker. It says the e-visa may be extended at its visa department in Libreville: a one-month visa for two months and a two-month visa for one month; a three-month visa is not extended. It says the application processing time is 72 hours after receipt and cannot be shorter. (evisa.dgdi.ga )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gabon— visaTypes.evisa-multiple.feeNotes changed: from EUR 185 or XAF 120,000 for six months with multiple entries, plus EUR 15 as a file processing fee. Payment is made on arrival, when the e-visa sticker is delivered. The DGDI says processing takes 72 hours after the application is received and cannot be done in a shorter period. to The DGDI says six months with multiple entries costs EUR 185 or XAF 120,000 plus EUR 15 as a file processing fee, and that payments are made on arrival at the delivery of the e-visa sticker. It says the application processing time is 72 hours after receipt and cannot be shorter. (evisa.dgdi.ga )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— countryFacts.sources.payments changed: from ~~Australian Government Smartraveller — The Gambia travel advice~~ to UK FCDO — The Gambia travel advice: safety and security (Money) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (summary) changed: from The Gambia admits ECOWAS citizens without a visa, as well as citizens of the countries on its visa-exemption list, among them the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Sweden — the UK government says British visitors are stamped in for 28 days, which can be extended twice by 28 days — while citizens of the countries on its entry-clearance-only lists, such as Kenya, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Jamaica, Barbados and Fiji, need no visa but an approved entry clearance, and US, French and various other passport holders need a visa. to The Gambia Immigration Department says ECOWAS citizens do not need a visa for entry, and lists the countries with a visa exemption agreement — among them the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Sweden; the UK government says British visitors get a passport stamp allowing a 28-day stay, and can get 2 extensions of 28 days. The department lists countries whose citizens need only an entry clearance, such as Kenya, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Jamaica, Barbados and Fiji, and countries that need only a visa, such as the United States, France and Portugal. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (faq.do-i-need-visa) changed: from Citizens of ECOWAS states enter visa-free, as do citizens of the countries on the Immigration Department's visa-exemption list — including the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Canada and Australia — and Ireland says Irish citizens can enter without a visa; the UK government says British visitors are stamped in for 28 days, and Ireland says Irish citizens may stay up to 90 days. Citizens of the countries on the department's entry-clearance-only lists, such as Kenya, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Jamaica, Barbados and Fiji, need no visa but an approved entry clearance, whose original their host in The Gambia presents on or before arrival. US, French, Portuguese and various other passport holders need a visa, which the Immigration Department says is issued by Gambian embassies, missions and consulates abroad and by immigration officers at the gazetted entry points. to The Immigration Department says ECOWAS citizens do not need a visa for entry, and lists the countries with a visa exemption agreement — among them the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Canada and Australia; Ireland says Irish citizens can enter without a visa for up to 90 days, and the UK government says British visitors get a stamp allowing a 28-day stay. The department lists countries whose citizens need only an entry clearance, such as Kenya, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Jamaica, Barbados and Fiji, and says the host presents the original approved clearance on or before the traveller's arrival. It lists countries that need only a visa, such as the United States, France and Portugal, and says visas can be obtained from Gambian embassies, missions and consulates abroad or from immigration officers at the gazetted ports of entry (visa on arrival). (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (faq.us-citizens) changed: from Yes. The Immigration Department lists the United States among the countries whose citizens need only a visa (no entry clearance). It says visas are issued by Gambian embassies, missions and consulates abroad and by immigration officers at the gazetted entry points. to Yes. The Immigration Department lists the United States among the American and Caribbean countries that need only a visa. It says visas can be obtained from Gambian embassies, missions and consulates abroad or from immigration officers at the gazetted ports of entry (visa on arrival). (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (faq.how-long-stay) changed: from The UK government says British visitors are stamped in for 28 days on arrival and can get 2 extensions of 28 days from the Immigration Office in Banjul or the tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area, and Ireland says Irish citizens can stay up to 90 days. The Immigration Department says a short visit visa is issued for a period of 90 days. to The UK government says British visitors get a passport stamp allowing a 28-day stay on arrival and can get 2 extensions of 28 days from the Immigration Office in Banjul or the tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area, and Ireland says Irish citizens can enter without a visa for up to 90 days. The Immigration Department says a short visit visa may be issued for a period of 90 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (faq.yellow-fever) changed: from WHO lists The Gambia as requiring a yellow fever certificate from travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, a list that includes neighbouring Senegal. Australia's travel advice goes further and says you need a valid yellow fever certificate to enter The Gambia. to WHO lists The Gambia as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries it determines to be at risk of yellow fever transmission, a list that includes Senegal. Australia's Smartraveller says you need a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter The Gambia. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (faq.best-time) changed: from ~~No official source names a best time to visit. The UK FCDO and the Government of Canada say the rainy season runs from June to October, when flooding can disrupt roads.~~ to No official source we could read names a best time to visit. The UK Foreign Office and the Government of Canada say the rainy season runs from June to October; the UK says heavy rain and storms can disrupt roads and other infrastructure during it. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (tips.28-day-stamp) changed: from The UK government says British visitors are stamped in for 28 days and can get 2 extensions of 28 days from the Immigration Office in Banjul or the tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area. Ireland says Irish citizens may stay up to 90 days. to The UK government says British visitors get a passport stamp allowing a 28-day stay when they arrive, and can get 2 extensions of 28 days from the Immigration Office in Banjul or the tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area. Ireland says Irish citizens can enter without a visa for up to 90 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (tips.malaria) changed: from Australia's Smartraveller says malaria occurs year-round across the country, and the Government of Canada recommends antimalarial medication for most travellers. Use insect repellent and make sure your accommodation is insect-proof. to Australia's Smartraveller says malaria occurs year-round across the country and to consider taking anti-malarial medication, ensure your accommodation is insect-proof and use insect repellent. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (tips.bumsters) changed: from The UK FCDO warns of young men known as 'bumsters' who approach tourists, especially on beaches, offering help or guiding and sometimes asking for money. Canada advises politely declining any unsolicited offer. to The UK Foreign Office says to be cautious of young men locally known as 'bumsters' who approach tourists, particularly on beaches, offering help or to act as local guides, and who may also ask for money; it says to be polite but firm in refusing unwanted help. Canada advises politely declining any unsolicited offer. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (tips.senegal-day-trips) changed: from ~~The UK FCDO warns that 'bumsters' offering tours into Senegal are unlikely to follow the correct immigration procedures, which could get you detained by the immigration authorities.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says 'bumsters' may offer to take you on tours into Senegal, that they are unlikely to follow the correct immigration procedures, and that this could result in you being detained by immigration authorities. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (tips.cash-planning) changed: from ~~Bring enough cash for your stay: Australia's Smartraveller says The Gambia is a cash-based economy, many places don't accept credit cards and few ATMs accept foreign cards.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says The Gambia is primarily a cash-based economy, that very few places accept credit cards, and that there are not many ATMs outside the tourist area of Senegambia. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever) changed: from ~~A yellow fever certificate is required from travelers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to WHO lists The Gambia as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries it determines to be at risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Gambia. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. to No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Gambia. The UK Foreign Office says to check before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket) changed: from The Immigration Department issues a short visit visa only to applicants who hold a return ticket (or cash equal to its cost) or an onward ticket from The Gambia, and says all travelers must meet the entry requirements, including return tickets for first-time travelers. Ireland's travel advice says Irish citizens entering without a visa must show an onward or return ticket within 90 days of arrival. to The Immigration Department says a short visit visa may be issued provided the applicant has a return ticket (or cash equivalent to its cost) or an onward transportation ticket from The Gambia, and that all passengers should fulfil all entry and exit requirements, including return tickets for first-time travellers. Ireland's travel advice says Irish citizens entering without a visa must provide proof of an onward or return ticket within 90 days of arrival. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from Short visit visa applicants must have adequate funds for their maintenance in The Gambia, according to the Immigration Department, which also lists visible means of sustenance among its entry requirements; no amount is published. Ireland's travel advice says Irish citizens entering without a visa must provide proof of sufficient funds. to The Immigration Department says a short visit visa applicant must have adequate funds for his maintenance in The Gambia, and lists visible means of sustenance among its entry requirements; no official source we could read states an amount. Ireland's travel advice says Irish citizens entering without a visa must provide proof of sufficient funds. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says you must complete a currency declaration form on arrival in The Gambia. No official source we could read states a declaration threshold.~~ to Canada's travel advice says a currency declaration form must be completed on arrival in The Gambia. No official source we could read states a declaration threshold. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (countryFacts.payments) changed: from Australia's Smartraveller says The Gambia is a cash-based economy: many hotels, restaurants and shops don't accept credit cards (major hotels generally do), and few ATMs accept foreign cards. The UK FCDO adds that there are not many ATMs outside the Senegambia tourist area, and Canada says US dollars, euros and CFA francs are widely accepted. to The UK Foreign Office says The Gambia is primarily a cash-based economy, that an increasing number of hotels and restaurants accept Visa cards but very few accept credit cards, and that there are not many ATMs outside the tourist area of Senegambia, while ATMs elsewhere can be unreliable. Canada says American dollars, euros and CFA francs are widely accepted. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The UK FCDO says petty theft is a problem in cities and tourist areas, especially at night on isolated beaches, in markets and at crowded events, that young men known as 'bumsters' approach tourists on the beaches, and that security checkpoints are common on all major routes. to The UK Foreign Office says petty theft is a problem in cities and tourist areas, with particular care needed at night at places such as isolated beaches, markets and crowded events; that young men locally known as 'bumsters' approach tourists, particularly on beaches; and that security checkpoints are common on all major routes. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Gambia— free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit) changed: from ~~No official seasonal guidance. The UK FCDO and the Government of Canada say the rainy season runs from June to October, when flooding can make roads difficult or impassable.~~ to No official source we could read names a best time to visit. The UK Foreign Office and the Government of Canada say the rainy season runs from June to October; Canada says roads may become impassable. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— summary changed: from Citizens of the countries and territories on Georgia's visa-free list (Government Resolution No. 255, as amended on 24 February 2026) — including the US, UK, EU, Ukraine, Turkey and Russia — can stay visa-free for a full year (Chinese citizens: 30 days, tourism only), while other nationalities either qualify via a valid Schengen, US or UK visa or residence permit, or apply for a short-stay eVisa at evisa.gov.ge. to Georgia's Government Resolution No. 255 (last amended on 24 February 2026) lists the countries whose citizens can enter Georgia visa-free and stay for a full year, among them the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Turkey, Russia and Ukraine; Chinese citizens may stay 30 days, for tourism only. Resolution No. 256 lets holders of a visa or residence permit from a listed country, such as the US, the UK or Germany, enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Others apply for an ordinary visa, which can be obtained through the e-Visa portal. (gc-pfiles.mfa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— us-need-visa changed: from ~~No. US passport holders can enter Georgia visa-free and remain for a full year (365 days).~~ to No. The United States is on the list in Georgia's Government Resolution No. 255, whose citizens can enter Georgia visa-free and stay for a full year. (gc-pfiles.mfa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— how-long-stay changed: from A full year (365 days) for citizens of the countries on Georgia's visa-free list, including the US, UK, all EU states, Canada, Australia, Japan, Ukraine, Turkey and Russia. Chinese citizens, also on the list, may stay 30 days, for tourism only. to A full year for citizens of the countries on Georgia's visa-free list (Government Resolution No. 255), among them the US, the UK, Germany, Canada, Australia, Japan, Turkey, Russia and Ukraine. Chinese citizens, also on the list, may stay 30 days, for tourism only. (gc-pfiles.mfa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— india-evisa changed: from Yes, unless they hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, UK, EU/Schengen or GCC states — in that case they enter visa-free for 90 days. Otherwise the short-stay eVisa at evisa.gov.ge costs USD 20 plus a 2% service fee; the portal says the e-Visa's validity varies with the country of the passport and is shown when you select that country in the application. to Georgia's Consular Department says Indian citizens must obtain an ordinary visa for short-term visits, and that it can be obtained by applying through the e-Visa Portal. Under Government Resolution No. 256, holders of a visa or residence permit from a listed country, such as the US, the UK, Germany or the UAE, can instead enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. The e-Visa portal gives the fee as USD 20 plus a 2% service fee, and says the e-Visa's validity varies according to the country of the passport. (gc-api.mfa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— visa-holder-exemption changed: from Yes. Holders of a valid visa or residence permit issued by the US, UK, EU/Schengen states, GCC countries and several others can enter Georgia without a Georgian visa and stay for 90 days within any 180-day period. to Yes. Under Georgia's Government Resolution No. 256, holders of a visa or residence permit from a listed country, among them the US, the UK, Germany, the UAE and other Gulf states, can enter Georgia without a visa and stay for 90 calendar days in any 180-day period; the visa or permit must be valid on the day of entry. (gc-pfiles.mfa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— abkhazia-safety changed: from The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and says it cannot provide face-to-face support there. It also says entering Georgia from Russia through either region is illegal under Georgian law, with heavy fines or up to 4 years in prison. to The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and all but essential travel to areas immediately next to their administrative boundary lines, and says it cannot provide face-to-face support to British nationals there. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— occupied-territories changed: from The UK FCDO says it is illegal under Georgian law to enter Georgia from Russia through South Ossetia or Abkhazia, with heavy fines or up to 4 years in prison. It advises against all travel to both regions and all but essential travel next to their boundary lines, which are generally unmarked. to The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Russian-occupied regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia and all but essential travel to areas immediately next to their administrative boundary lines. It says anyone trading with Abkhazia and South Ossetia must have a licence issued by the Georgian government. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— mountain-roads changed: from The UK FCDO warns that roads outside city centres are often badly lit and poor, and that heavy rain, flooding and snow at higher altitudes can make travel difficult or impossible in remote areas. Make sure your vehicle is suitable for off-road driving and check weather conditions locally. to The UK FCDO says roads outside city centres are often badly lit and poor quality, and that heavy rain, flooding and snow at higher altitudes can affect roads and bridges, making travel difficult or impossible, particularly in remote areas. If you are travelling outside Tbilisi, particularly in remote areas, it advises making sure your vehicle is suitable for off-road driving and checking weather conditions locally. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— passportValidity changed: from For a Georgian visa, including the e-Visa, the passport must stay valid for at least 3 months after the visa itself expires, have at least 2 blank pages, be undamaged and have been issued within the last 10 years. No Georgian source states a separate rule for visa-free visitors; the UK government advises a passport valid for the whole stay. to Georgia's e-Visa portal says the travel document must be valid for at least 3 months after the validity period of the requested Georgian visa, have at least 2 free pages, not be damaged and have been issued within the previous 10 years. No official source we could read states a separate rule for visa-free visitors. (evisa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— proofOfFunds changed: from Visa holders, including e-Visa holders, must carry documents proving sufficient financial means when crossing the border: a bank statement for the past three months, an employer's reference stating position and income, proof of owning property, or a sponsor's letter. No amount is published, and no official source states a funds check for visa-free visitors. to Georgia's e-Visa portal says visa holders crossing the border should carry a document proving sufficient financial means, such as a bank statement for the past three months, a reference from the employer stating position and income, a document proving ownership of real estate, or a letter from a sponsor. No official source we could read states an amount, or a funds requirement for visa-free visitors. (evisa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— currencyLimits changed: from You must declare to customs if you carry more than GEL 30,000 or its equivalent in another currency, according to Canada's travel advice, which links to the Revenue Service of Georgia. The Revenue Service's own page (rs.ge) says the same: cash, cheques and other securities over GEL 30,000 in total must be declared at the border, on entry and on exit. to Canada's travel advice says you must declare to customs if you have more than GEL 30,000 or its equivalent in cash, traveller's cheques or any other type of financial instrument, and that failure to comply could result in fines and confiscation. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— 0 changed: from The Revenue Service of Georgia allows travellers aged 18 or over to bring in duty-free, once per 30 days: 200 cigarettes (or 50 cigars, 50 cigarillos or 250 g of other tobacco), and 1 litre of drinks of 22% or more (or 2 litres under 22%) plus 4 litres of wine. to (deleted) (evisa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— 1 changed: from The UK FCDO says Georgia has a very strict anti-drugs policy that covers some medicines: non-prescription medicines containing codeine are illegal, and prescription medicine must travel with a doctor's prescription and in its original packaging. Check a specific medicine with the Revenue Service of Georgia or a Georgian embassy. to (deleted) (evisa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— payments changed: from The UK FCDO says prices may be quoted in US dollars or euros but goods and services must be paid for in lari, that travellers' cheques are rarely accepted, and that outside major towns you may not find ATMs or be able to use cards — take enough cash in lari for rural or remote areas. to The UK FCDO says prices may be quoted in US dollars and euros but goods and services must be paid for in local currency (lari), that travellers' cheques are rarely accepted, and that outside major towns you may not find ATMs or be able to use credit and debit cards; it advises taking enough cash in lari if travelling to rural or remote areas. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— safety changed: from The UK FCDO says crime levels are low. It advises against all travel to the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and all but essential travel next to their boundary lines, and says it cannot provide face-to-face support there. to The UK FCDO says crime levels are low. It advises against all travel to the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and all but essential travel to areas immediately next to their administrative boundary lines, and says it cannot provide face-to-face support to British nationals there. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK FCDO warns that heavy rain, flooding and snow at higher altitudes can make roads and bridges impassable, particularly in remote areas, and that lightning and wildfires are a risk in summer, particularly in the mountains. to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK FCDO says heavy rain, flooding and snow at higher altitudes can affect roads and bridges, making travel difficult or impossible, particularly in remote areas, and that lightning and wildfires are a risk in summer, particularly in the mountains. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— feeNotes changed: from ~~Plus a 2% service fee, paid online by Visa or Mastercard; not refundable.~~ to Plus a 2% service fee, paid by Visa or MasterCard; the e-Visa fee is not refundable. (evisa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— feeNotes changed: from ~~Consular tariff for immigration, ordinary and transit visas at Georgian embassies and consulates abroad.~~ to Georgia's Consular Department lists this fee for its service 'Immigration, ordinary and transit visas'. (gc-api.mfa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— us-visa changed: from ~~Holders of a valid visa or residence permit from the US, the UK, the EU/Schengen area or several other listed countries may enter Georgia visa-free for 90 days.~~ to Under Georgia's Government Resolution No. 256, holders of a visa or residence permit from a listed country, among them the US, the UK and Germany, can enter Georgia visa-free and stay for 90 calendar days in any 180-day period; the visa or permit must be valid on the day of entry. (gc-pfiles.mfa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Georgia— gcc-residence changed: from Holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a GCC state (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain or Oman) can enter Georgia visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Citizens of 17 listed countries need a multiple-entry visa or residence permit that is still valid for at least one year on the day they enter. to Georgia's Government Resolution No. 256 also lists the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait: holders of a visa or residence permit from those states can enter visa-free for 90 calendar days in any 180-day period. Citizens of the countries in its Annex 1 qualify only with a multiple-entry visa or residence permit from those states that is valid for at least one year on the day they enter Georgia. (gc-pfiles.mfa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Source — also stated on changed: from ~~(not cited)~~ to https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/alcohol-tobacco-cash/index_en.htm (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (summary) changed: from Germany is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and nationals of the countries on its visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90 under the Visa Code), applied for at the German mission abroad covering their place of residence. to Germany is part of the Schengen Area: EU citizens travel freely, and Swiss and EEA nationals enter with a valid identity card or passport; nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorisation is not yet in operation), and nationals of the countries on its visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90 under the Visa Code), applied for before entry at the German mission abroad covering their place of residence. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (faq.us-need-visa) changed: from No. US passport holders can visit Germany and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need an ETIAS travel authorisation; the official ETIAS website gives the fee as EUR 20, and applicants under 18 or over 70 are exempt from paying. to No. The United States is on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806), whose nationals can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Germany is among the countries that will require visa-exempt travellers to have an ETIAS travel authorisation, which is not yet in operation; the official ETIAS website gives the application fee as EUR 20. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (faq.schengen-cost) changed: from The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11. Under EU visa facilitation agreements, nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus pay €35 and nationals of Cabo Verde €67.50. A national long-stay visa (Type D) costs €75. Short-stay visas allow up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. to The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged six to under 12. Under EU visa facilitation agreements, nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus pay €35 and nationals of Cabo Verde 75% of the standard fee. A national visa (category D) costs €75 under the Residence Ordinance, also for multiple entries. The Federal Foreign Office says Schengen visa holders can stay in the entire Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any period of 180 days. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (faq.etias-when) changed: from ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official ETIAS website gives the application fee as EUR 20; applicants under 18 or over 70 are exempt from paying. Check the official EU website for the current status. to ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official ETIAS website gives the application fee as EUR 20. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (faq.how-long-stay) changed: from ~~Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. EU and EFTA citizens do not need a visa.~~ to Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and the Federal Foreign Office says visits to the Schengen Area by non-EU/EEA nationals are restricted to 90 days in any period of 180 days. EU law says no entry visa may be imposed on EU citizens; Swiss nationals enter on a valid identity card or passport under the EU–Swiss agreement, and the EEA Agreement incorporates the EU free movement directive. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (tips.etias-scams) changed: from ~~The official ETIAS website, travel-europe.europa.eu, gives the fee as EUR 20 when you apply through it; applicants under 18 or over 70 are exempt from paying.~~ to The official ETIAS website, travel-europe.europa.eu, gives the application fee as EUR 20. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)