Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Germany— 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. The Federal Foreign Office advises visitors who do not need a visa to take out health insurance that also covers return transport home. to Schengen visa applicants must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000. The Federal Foreign Office advises visitors who do not need a visa to take out health insurance before the trip that also covers return transport to their home country. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket) changed: from No official source we could read makes a return or onward ticket a condition of entry in itself. Under the Schengen Borders Code (Annex I), the supporting documents border guards may check for tourist or private trips include a return or round-trip ticket. to Under the Schengen Borders Code, the non-exhaustive list of supporting documents a border guard may request (Annex I) includes, as regards return, a return or round-trip ticket. The UK government says British visitors may need to show a return or onward ticket at German border control. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from Under the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(c)), non-EU visitors must have sufficient means of subsistence for the intended stay and for the return journey, or be in a position to acquire such means lawfully. Germany's Federal Foreign Office says proof may have to be provided, that the amount depends on the type and length of stay, and that there are no fixed daily rates. to Under the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(c)), non-EU visitors must have sufficient means of subsistence for the intended stay and for the return, or be in a position to acquire such means lawfully. Germany's Federal Foreign Office says proof may have to be provided, that the amount depends on the type and length of stay, and that there are no fixed daily rates. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (entryRequirements.declarations.ees) changed: from Non-EU travellers on short stays may need to register fingerprints and a photo in the EU Entry/Exit System at the Schengen border; on the first visit this may be at a special booth before the immigration desk. The UK Foreign Office says there is no cost for EES registration and nothing to do before you arrive at the border. to The UK Foreign Office says that on short stays in the Schengen Area you may need to register biometric details such as fingerprints and a photo in the EU Entry/Exit System, that on your first visit you may be asked to do this at a special booth before the immigration desk, that there is no cost for EES registration, and that you need take no action before you arrive at the border. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (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 30 European countries covered by ETIAS will require visa-exempt travellers to have an ETIAS travel authorisation. It is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official ETIAS website is travel-europe.europa.eu. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— 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 Cash of €10,000 or more (or its equivalent in other currencies) must be declared to customs when entering or leaving the EU. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.0) changed: from Entering from outside the EU, the duty-free allowance is 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco), 1 litre of spirits over 22% (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine), 4 litres of still wine, 16 litres of beer, and other goods worth up to €300 (€430 by air or sea), according to the EU’s Your Europe portal. to Entering from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal gives a duty-free allowance of 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol. (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine); 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco) where the higher tobacco limit applies, since a higher or lower limit may apply depending on the EU country; and other goods worth up to €300, or €430 for travellers by air and sea. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.1) changed: from Arriving from another EU country, you pay no duty on alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use; above guideline levels (such as 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits) customs may ask you to show they are for personal use. to Arriving from another EU country, Your Europe says no further payments are due on alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use and not for resale. Each EU country sets guideline quantities, which 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, 2026Germany— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free.~~ to Children aged six to under 12: €45; under six: waived. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes) changed: from Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations. to Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate accepts; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspends some of the agreement's provisions. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes) changed: from Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75% of the standard €90 fee; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. to Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended (Article 5) at 75% of the fee charged under the applicable legislation; children aged 12 to under 18 are charged 50% of that fee, and children under 12 are exempt, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes) changed: from Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas, while allowing exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged six to under 12 pay €45 and children under six pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is suspended in whole for Russian citizens (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500). The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas, 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, 2026Germany— Free text (visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes) changed: from Visas for stays exceeding three months are national visas. The Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75, also for multiple entries. Long-stay visas are valid for no more than one year (Schengen Convention, Article 18(2), as amended by Regulation (EU) No 265/2010). to The Federal Foreign Office describes national category D visas as issued for long-term visits of more than three months. The Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75, also for multiple entries. Long-stay visas have a period of validity of no more than one year (Regulation (EU) No 265/2010). (auswaertiges-amt.de )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (visaTypes.student.feeNotes) changed: from A national (D) visa; the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75. Long-stay visas are valid for no more than one year (Schengen Convention, Article 18(2), as amended by Regulation (EU) No 265/2010). to A national (category D) visa; the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75. Long-stay visas have a period of validity of no more than one year (Regulation (EU) No 265/2010). (gesetze-im-internet.de )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Free text (visaTypes.work.feeNotes) changed: from A national (D) visa; the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75. Long-stay visas are valid for no more than one year (Schengen Convention, Article 18(2), as amended by Regulation (EU) No 265/2010). to A national (category D) visa; the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75. Long-stay visas have a period of validity of no more than one year (Regulation (EU) No 265/2010). (gesetze-im-internet.de )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Germany— Official sentences behind free text changed: from ~~(none)~~ to faq.work-blue-card, entryRequirements.passportValidity, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp (auswaertiges-amt.de )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— summary changed: from The Ghana Immigration Service's eVisa portal lists ECOWAS and AES nationals as visa-free, although its ETA Applicant Guide places ECOWAS states under the ETA regime. Nationals of African Union member states and of countries with a bilateral visa waiver agreement with Ghana apply online for Ghana's free ETA. Other nationalities need an eVisa (USD 260, up to 60 days) from the Ghana Immigration Service portal or a visa from a Ghanaian embassy. to The Ghana Immigration Service's eVisa applicant guide distinguishes visa-free entry, which it lists for ECOWAS and AES nationals, from the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and the eVisa, and says to use the official eligibility checker before applying. Its ETA guide says the ETA regime applies to nationals of all African Union member states, all ECOWAS member states and countries holding a current bilateral visa waiver agreement with Ghana, and that there is no fee to apply. The eVisa costs USD 260 with standard processing, and the immigration officer sets the stay on entry, up to 60 days; Ghana's diplomatic missions abroad also issue visas. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— faq.need-visa changed: from It depends on your passport. The Ghana Immigration Service's eVisa portal lists ECOWAS and AES nationals as visa-free, although its ETA Applicant Guide places ECOWAS states under the ETA regime. Nationals of African Union member states and of countries with a bilateral visa waiver agreement with Ghana apply for the free ETA. Other nationalities, including the US, UK and EU, need a visa: an eVisa from the Ghana Immigration Service portal (USD 260, up to 60 days) or a visa from a Ghanaian embassy or high commission. to It depends on your passport. The Ghana Immigration Service's eVisa applicant guide distinguishes visa-free entry, which it lists for ECOWAS and AES nationals, from the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and the eVisa, and says to use the official eligibility checker before applying. Its ETA guide says the ETA regime applies to nationals of all African Union member states, all ECOWAS member states and countries holding a current bilateral visa waiver agreement with Ghana, and that there is no fee to apply. The eVisa costs USD 260 with standard processing, and the immigration officer sets the stay on entry, up to 60 days; Ghana's diplomatic missions abroad also issue visas. The UK government says British citizens must have a visa to visit Ghana, and Canada's travel advice says a tourist visa is required for Canadians. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— faq.us-need-visa changed: from Yes. US passport holders need a visa before travel. They can apply online for a Ghana eVisa on the Ghana Immigration Service portal: USD 260 with standard processing within 96 hours, single entry, a stay of up to 60 days (the immigration officer sets it on arrival), valid 90 days from issue. The Embassy of Ghana in Washington also issues visas. to No official source we could read states in words whether US citizens need a visa; Ghana's eVisa portal gives the result for each nationality in its eligibility checker. For travellers who need one, the Ghana eVisa costs USD 260 with standard processing within 96 hours; Ghana currently issues single-entry eVisas only, valid for 90 days from the date of issue, and the immigration officer at the port of entry determines the stay, up to 60 days. The Embassy of Ghana in Washington lists USD 60 for a single-entry visa (USD 100 expedited). (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— faq.african-visa-free changed: from The Ghana Immigration Service's eVisa portal lists ECOWAS and AES nationals as visa-free and gives no length of stay; its ETA Applicant Guide, however, places ECOWAS states under the ETA regime. Nationals of the other African Union member states apply online for the free ETA before travel; the guide gives a maximum stay of 90 days from the date of entry. to Ghana's eVisa applicant guide lists ECOWAS and AES nationals under visa-free entry, subject to applicable entry conditions. Its ETA Applicant Guide says the ETA regime applies to nationals of all African Union member states, all ECOWAS member states and countries holding a current bilateral visa waiver agreement with Ghana; the ETA is obtained before travelling to Ghana, there is no fee to apply, and the maximum permitted stay under it is 90 days from the date of entry. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— faq.december-voa changed: from The Ghana Immigration Service's visa on arrival is the Emergency Entry Visa (USD 200). GIS says it may be granted to a person who appears before an immigration officer without a visa, subject to conditions, and that the application is a letter to the Comptroller-General of Immigration with the host's and the guest's passport bio pages. to The Ghana Immigration Service says that where a person appears before an immigration officer without a visa, an Emergency Entry Visa (EEV) or Visa on Arrival may be granted, subject to conditions prescribed in the Regulations and to other conditions the officer may impose. Its fees table lists USD 200 for an EEV permit or emergency visa. The application is a letter addressed to the Comptroller-General of Immigration, with attached documents that include the bio data pages of the host and of the guest. (gis.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— faq.yellow-fever changed: from ~~Yes. The Ghana Immigration Service says a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Ghana and may be checked at the port of entry.~~ to Yes. The Ghana Immigration Service says a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate or card is required for entry into Ghana and may be checked at the port of entry. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— tips.december-voa changed: from The Ghana Immigration Service says to use the official eligibility checker on evisa.immigration.gov.gh before starting an application: it tells you whether your passport needs an eVisa, an ETA or nothing at all. to The Ghana Immigration Service says to use the official eligibility checker before starting an application: its eVisa process distinguishes between visa-free entry, ETA eligibility and eVisa requirements, and eligibility depends on nationality, passport type and applicable government policy. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— tips.yellow-fever-check changed: from Carry your yellow fever certificate. The Ghana Immigration Service says it is required for entry and may be checked at the port of entry, and that travellers without one may be referred to airport health officials, including for vaccination. to The Ghana Immigration Service tells eVisa travellers to carry the required yellow fever vaccination certificate or card. It says the certificate is required for entry and may be checked at the port of entry, and that travellers without it may be referred to airport health officials for the applicable health procedure, including vaccination where necessary. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of departure from Ghana and must have at least 3 blank pages.~~ to Ghana's eVisa applicant guide says the passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the applicant's intended date of departure from Ghana and must have at least 3 blank pages. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Ghana and may be checked at the port of entry. Travelers without one may be referred to airport health officials, including for vaccination. to A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate or card is required for entry into Ghana and may be checked at the port of entry. Travellers without it may be referred to airport health officials for the applicable health procedure, including vaccination where necessary. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from ~~Tourist and business visa applicants must provide a confirmed return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation covering the whole stay.~~ to Ghana's eVisa applicant guide lists a confirmed return or onward travel ticket among the requirements for Tourist (B2) and Business (B1) visas, and requires proof of accommodation covering the full duration of the intended stay. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~Tourist visa applicants must show sufficient funds, such as a bank or credit card statement covering the last 3 months. No minimum amount is published.~~ to Ghana's eVisa applicant guide lists proof of sufficient funds, such as a bank statement or credit card statement covering the last 3 months, among the Tourist Visa (B2) requirements. No official source we could read states a minimum amount. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from The UK Foreign Office says you must declare all hard currency on the form provided on arrival, and that you should not carry more than USD 10,000 in value in any foreign currency, because the Ghanaian authorities can confiscate the entire amount. to The UK government says you must declare all hard currency using the declaration form provided on arrival, that you can bring in up to a maximum Ghanaian cedi equivalent of USD 10,000, and that you should not carry more than USD 10,000 in value in any foreign currency; it says the Ghanaian authorities can confiscate the entire amount if you are carrying cash of this value or more. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes changed: from ~~Total fee shown on the portal for Standard processing (within 96 hours). Priority (48 hours) and Express (5 hours) processing cost more.~~ to The portal lists USD 260 for Standard processing (within 96 hours), USD 338 for Priority (within 48 hours) and USD 442 for Express (within 5 hours), and says the fee is a standard flat rate not based on nationality. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— visaTypes.evisa-business.feeNotes changed: from ~~Total fee shown on the portal for Standard processing (within 96 hours). Priority (48 hours) and Express (5 hours) processing cost more.~~ to The portal lists USD 260 for Standard processing (within 96 hours), USD 338 for Priority (within 48 hours) and USD 442 for Express (within 5 hours), and says the fee is a standard flat rate not based on nationality. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— visaTypes.embassy-tourist.feeNotes changed: from ~~USD 60 for a single-entry visa at the Embassy in Washington (USD 100 expedited; multiple entry USD 100).~~ to The Embassy of Ghana in Washington lists USD 60 for a single-entry visa (USD 100 expedited) and USD 100 for a multiple-entry visa (USD 200 expedited), and says merchant fees are added when paying with a debit or credit card. (washington.mfa.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— visaTypes.emergency-entry-visa.feeNotes changed: from USD 200 (GIS fees and charges). The Ghana Immigration Service says the application is a letter to the Comptroller-General of Immigration stating where the traveller is coming from, the date of arrival, the length and purpose of the stay, the itinerary and the place of lodging, with the host's and the guest's passport bio pages attached. to The Ghana Immigration Service's fees table lists USD 200 for an EEV permit or emergency visa. It says the application is a letter addressed to the Comptroller-General of Immigration stating the country the person is coming from, the date of arrival, the duration of stay, the purpose of visit, the travel itinerary and the place of lodging, with attached documents that include the bio data pages of the host and of the guest. (gis.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ghana— alsoStatedOn changed: from ~~(not cited)~~ to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ghana/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (summary) changed: from Greece is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories whose exemption on the EU's visa-exempt list is in force can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa costing €90, applied for through Greek consulates and visa centers. to Greece 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; ETIAS is currently not in operation. The Visa Code sets the visa fee at €90, and the Greek Embassy in London says applications for Greek visas must be submitted through the Global Visa Center World offices. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (faq.us-need-visa) changed: from No. US passport holders can visit Greece 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 a short stay: the United States is among the countries whose nationals Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 exempts from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS, which will require visa-exempt travellers to have a travel authorisation, is currently not in operation; its website lists a EUR 20 application fee. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (faq.schengen-cost) changed: from ~~The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11. It allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen countries.~~ to The Visa Code sets the visa fee at €90, and €45 for children from the age of six and below the age of 12; the fee is waived for children under six. The Greek Embassy in London lists the Schengen visa type A or C at €90 and visas for children under the age of 12 as free. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— 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. Once it starts, the online authorization costs €20 (under-18s and over-70s are exempt from the fee) and is valid for three years or until your passport expires. 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 EU's ETIAS website lists a EUR 20 fee, from which applicants under 18 or above 70 years of age are exempt, and says an authorisation is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (faq.digital-nomad) changed: from Yes. Greece issues national type D visas to digital nomads (category Z.1), and the foreign ministry says the consulate decides on these applications within 10 days. A type D visa covers stays of more than 90 days and up to 365 days; the Greek Embassy in London lists its fee at €180. No official source we could read states the income requirement. to Greece's foreign ministry says the consular authority decides on applications from digital nomads (category Z.1) within 10 days from submission. A national type D visa covers entry and stay for a period exceeding 90 days and up to 365 days, and the Greek Embassy in London lists the national long-stay (type D) visa at €180. No official source we could read states the income requirement. (mfa.gr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— 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 — time in Greece and other Schengen countries shares the same allowance.~~ to 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 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. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (tips.island-atms) changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says ATMs may not be easily available in remote areas or may run out of cash: carry some money if you plan to visit small islands and remote regions.~~ to Canada's travel advice says ATMs may not be easily available in remote areas or may be out of cash, and to make sure to carry some money if you plan on visiting small islands and remote regions. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (tips.island-ferries) changed: from Canada's travel advice says weather conditions and strong winds can lead to ferry cancellations or significant delays, and the UK Foreign Office says strikes, sometimes called at short notice, can disrupt ferries. to Canada's travel advice says weather conditions and strong winds can lead to ferry cancellations or significant delays, and the UK Foreign Office says there are regular strikes, sometimes called at short notice, that can disrupt ferries. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (tips.etias-scams) changed: from ~~ETIAS is not in operation yet, and no applications are being collected. The EU's official ETIAS website is travel-europe.europa.eu.~~ to ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— 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, 2026Greece— free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from ~~Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay.~~ to 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. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— 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. 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. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from ~~Greece's reference amount is €50 per person per day (€25 for minors), and €300 for a stay of up to 5 days.~~ to The European Commission's table of reference amounts gives Greece's as EUR 50, EUR 25 for minors, and EUR 300 for a stay of up to 5 days. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (entryRequirements.declarations.ees) changed: from Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and/or photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders, and passports are no longer stamped. Registration happens at the border on your first crossing since the EES started; the EU says it can be quicker if you register some data in advance at a self-service kiosk or through a mobile app, where available. 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, and your passport will not be stamped; this can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance using a self-service system or a mobile application, where available. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (entryRequirements.declarations.etias) changed: from Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter Greece 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. to ETIAS is the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries, Greece 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, 2026Greece— 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, 2026Greece— 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 over 22% (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine); 200 cigarettes (or 250 g of tobacco) by air, but Greece applies the lower limit of 40 cigarettes (or 50 g of tobacco) to travellers arriving by land or sea; and other goods worth up to €300, or €430 by air or sea. Under-17s 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 Greece among the countries that apply the lower limit to land and sea travellers: 40 cigarettes or 20 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 50 g tobacco (the higher limit is 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 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, 2026Greece— free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.1) changed: from Between EU countries there is no fixed limit on goods for your own use, but Greece may set guideline quantities for alcohol and tobacco, which cannot be lower than 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits. to Travelling between EU countries, the EU's Your Europe portal says no further payments are due 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. Each EU country can set guideline values, which may not be lower than, for example, 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.2) changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says you cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into the EU, with some exceptions such as powdered baby milk and medically required foods.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says you cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries, with some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says thefts of passports, wallets and handbags are common on the metro and in crowded tourist places, particularly in central Athens, and that there is a high risk of wildfires from April to October; it advises setting your phone to receive emergency alerts. to The UK Foreign Office says thefts of passports, wallets and handbags are common on the metro and in crowded tourist places, particularly in central Athens, and that there is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October; it says to make sure your phone is registered to receive emergency alerts. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. The fee is set EU-wide by the Visa Code.~~ 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, 2026Greece— free text (visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes) changed: from National long-stay (type D) visa for stays of more than 90 days and up to 365 days. The Greek Embassy in London charges students EUR 90 and lists visas for children under 12 and for family members of EU nationals as free; its visas page adds that family members of EU/EEA nationals travelling alone, or not joining the EU citizen in the country of destination, apply as ordinary applicants and pay the visa fee. to A national type D visa covers entry and stay for a period exceeding 90 days and up to 365 days. The Greek Embassy in London lists the type D visa for students at EUR 90 and visas for children under 12 and for family members of EU nationals as free; its visas page adds that family members of EU/EEA nationals travelling alone, or not joining the EU citizen in the country of destination, submit all documents as ordinary applicants and are subject to the visa fee. (mfa.gr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (visaTypes.student.feeNotes) changed: from ~~A national type D visa; the Greek Embassy in London lists the type D fee for students at EUR 90.~~ to A national type D visa; the Greek Embassy in London lists the type D visa for students at EUR 90. (mfa.gr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (visaTypes.digital-nomad.feeNotes) changed: from Digital nomad visas are national (type D) visas (category Z.1); the foreign ministry says the consulate decides on these applications within 10 days. The Greek Embassy in London lists the type D fee at EUR 180 and no separate digital-nomad rate. to Greece's foreign ministry says the consular authority decides on applications from digital nomads (category Z.1) within 10 days. The Greek Embassy in London lists the national long-stay (type D) visa at EUR 180 and no separate digital-nomad rate. (mfa.gr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— free text (visaTypes.work.feeNotes) changed: from A national type D visa; the Greek Embassy in London lists the type D fee at EUR 180 and no separate rate for seasonal workers. The foreign ministry says the consular authority decides on applications from seasonal workers (category E.5) no later than 60 days after the complete application is submitted. to The Greek Embassy in London lists the national long-stay (type D) visa at EUR 180 and no separate rate for seasonal workers. Greece's foreign ministry says the consular authority decides on applications from seasonal workers (category E.5) no later than sixty days after the complete application is submitted. (mfa.gr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Greece— 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, 2026Greece— 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, 2026Greece— 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, 2026Greece— 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, 2026Greece— 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, 2026Grenada— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says there are severe penalties for all drug offences; pack your luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else.~~ to The UK government says there are severe penalties for all drug offences; pack all luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says it is illegal for civilians to import camouflage material or wear camouflage clothing; the UK Foreign Office says this applies to anyone, including children.~~ to Canada's travel advice says it is illegal for civilians to import camouflage material or wear camouflage clothing; the UK government says it is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— summary changed: from CARICOM nationals are granted a six-month definite entry, and citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada and many others are admitted without one. Nationals on Grenada's 'Port of Entry' list get a visa on arrival against a pre-clearance letter arranged before travel; nationals the list marks 'Prior to Arrival' need a visitor's visa from a Grenadian mission or consulate. to Grenada's visa list, published by its Embassy in Washington, marks nationals of countries including the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom 'No Visa required'. 'Port of Entry' means a visa granted on arrival in Grenada, for which the Embassy arranges a pre-clearance letter from the Immigration and Passport Office beforehand; 'Prior to Arrival' means the visa must be obtained at one of Grenada's missions or consulates before travel. CARICOM Heads of Government recorded in 2008 that Grenada had acted to grant CARICOM nationals a definite entry of six months. (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— faq.need-visa changed: from Grenada admits citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many others without a visa, and CARICOM nationals are granted a six-month definite entry. Nationals on Grenada's 'Port of Entry' list are issued a visa on arrival, but only with a pre-clearance letter obtained through a Grenadian mission first. Nationals the list marks 'Prior to Arrival' need a visitor's visa from a Grenadian mission or consulate before travelling. to Grenada's visa list, published by its Embassy in Washington, marks nationals of countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand 'No Visa required'. Nationals marked 'Port of Entry' are granted a visa on arrival in Grenada; the Embassy arranges a pre-clearance letter from the Immigration and Passport Office for them before travel. Nationals marked 'Prior to Arrival' must obtain a visa at one of Grenada's missions or consulates before travel. CARICOM Heads of Government recorded in 2008 that Grenada had acted to grant CARICOM nationals a definite entry of six months. (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— faq.how-long-stay changed: from Grenada's official list states the period only for some nationalities (30 days for Argentina and China, 60 for Cuba, 90 for Brazil), and says visitors who stay beyond the period granted need a visa. The UK and Canadian governments say 3 months (90 days) for their citizens, and Canada says you must obtain authorization from the Immigration and Passport Department to stay longer. CARICOM nationals are granted a definite entry of six months. to Grenada's visa list states a period for some nationalities (30 days for Argentina and China, 60 for Cuba, 90 for Brazil) and says visitors granted entry for a set period are required to obtain a visa when remaining beyond it. The UK government says British visitors are allowed to stay for a maximum of 3 months on entry; Canada's travel advice says no tourist visa is required for stays up to 90 days and that to stay longer you must obtain proper authorization at the Immigration and Passport Department in St. George's. CARICOM Heads of Government recorded in 2008 that Grenada had acted to grant CARICOM nationals a definite entry of six months. (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— faq.arrival-form changed: from No official source we could read describes Grenada's arrival form or says whether it can be completed online. The UK Foreign Office says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. to No official source we could read describes Grenada's arrival form or says whether it can be completed online. The UK government says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— faq.yellow-fever changed: from Only if you are aged one or over and arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or spent more than 12 hours in transit at an airport in one. WHO's list of countries with risk of yellow fever transmission includes Trinidad and Tobago (except the urban areas of Port of Spain and travellers whose itineraries are limited to Tobago). to WHO's country list says Grenada requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who have transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. WHO's list of countries with risk of yellow fever transmission includes Trinidad and Tobago, where the risk is present only in parts of the country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— faq.driving changed: from Not on its own. Canada's travel advice says you need a local driver's licence, which you can buy from a car rental agency or the central police station in St George's by showing your valid home licence. Traffic drives on the left. to Canada's travel advice says that to drive in Grenada you must have a local driver's licence, which you can purchase from a car rental agency or the central police station in St. George's by showing your valid driver's licence, and that traffic drives on the left. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— faq.caricom changed: from Yes. CARICOM Heads of Government recorded in March 2008 that Grenada had implemented the decision to grant CARICOM nationals a definite entry of six months, subject to the right to reject undesirable persons and to prevent persons from becoming a charge on public funds. Grenada's visa list shows no visa requirement for CARICOM member states. to Yes. CARICOM Heads of Government recorded in March 2008 that Grenada had acted to implement the decision that CARICOM nationals travelling to other Member States be granted a definite entry of six months, subject to the right of Member States to reject undesirable persons and to prevent persons from becoming a charge on public funds. (caricom.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— tips.hurricane-season changed: from Canada's travel advice says hurricane season runs from early June to the end of November. The UK Foreign Office says Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Carriacou and Petite Martinique in July 2024 and that tourist infrastructure there is still reduced while rebuilding continues. to Canada's travel advice says the hurricane season is from early June to the end of November. The UK government says Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Carriacou and Petite Martinique in July 2024 and that there continues to be reduced tourist infrastructure as rebuilding efforts continue. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— tips.temporary-driving-permit changed: from Traffic drives on the left. Canada's travel advice says you need a local driver's licence, which you can buy from a car rental agency or the central police station in St George's by showing your home licence. to Canada's travel advice says traffic drives on the left and that to drive in Grenada you must have a local driver's licence, which you can purchase from a car rental agency or the central police station in St. George's by showing your valid driver's licence. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the day you arrive. Visa applicants are held to six months beyond the date they leave Grenada.~~ to The Grenada Tourism Authority says your passport must be valid for at least six months from your arrival. The Embassy in Washington requires visa applicants' passports to be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Grenada. (puregrenada.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required of travelers aged one year or over who arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or who spent more than 12 hours in transit at an airport in one. WHO's list of countries with risk of yellow fever transmission includes Trinidad and Tobago, except the urban areas of Port of Spain and travellers whose itineraries are limited to Tobago. to WHO's country list says Grenada requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who have transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. WHO's list of countries with risk of yellow fever transmission includes Trinidad and Tobago, where the risk is present only in parts of the country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Grenada. The UK government advises adequate travel health insurance: the main government hospital can cope with many types of treatment, but serious cases may need emergency evacuation and treatment can be expensive. to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Grenada. The UK government says the main government hospital can cope with many types of treatment but serious cases may need emergency evacuation, that medical treatment in Grenada can be expensive, and to make sure you have adequate travel health insurance. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from ~~Visitors must have a return or onward ticket, according to the Grenada Tourism Authority. Canada's travel advice adds that officials ask to see it on arrival and may ask for proof of sufficient funds.~~ to The Grenada Tourism Authority says visitors must have a valid passport and a return or onward ticket. Canada's travel advice says customs officials will ask you to show a return or onward ticket to enter Grenada, and may also ask for proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay. (puregrenada.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~No official Grenadian source we could read states a funds requirement or amount. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask for proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.~~ to No official Grenadian source we could read states a funds requirement or amount. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may also ask for proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— entryRequirements.declarations.immigration-customs-form changed: from No official source we could read describes Grenada's arrival or customs form, or says whether it can be completed online. The UK Foreign Office says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. to No official source we could read describes Grenada's arrival or customs form, or says whether it can be completed online. The UK government says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~No official source we could read states a cash-declaration threshold for Grenada. The UK Foreign Office says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.~~ to No official source we could read states a cash-declaration threshold for Grenada. The UK government says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK FCDO says most crime in Grenada is non-violent and opportunistic, such as thefts of unattended items or burglaries from villas or cars, with occasional violent crimes including armed robbery and sexual assault. It warns that currents can be deceptively strong and that not all beaches have lifeguards or warning flags, and that the hurricane season normally runs from June to November. to The UK government says most crime in Grenada is non-violent and opportunistic, such as thefts of unattended items or burglaries from villas or cars, and that there are occasional violent crimes including armed robbery and sexual assault. It warns that currents can be deceptively strong and not all beaches have lifeguards or warning flags, and that the hurricane season in the Caribbean normally runs from June to November. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Grenada. Canada's travel advice says the Atlantic and Caribbean hurricane season runs from early June to the end of November.~~ to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Grenada. Canada's travel advice says the hurricane season is from early June to the end of November in the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— visaTypes.visitor-visa.feeNotes changed: from Single entry, as charged by the Embassy in Washington; a multiple-entry visa is USD 375. Apply at least six weeks before departure. The Embassy says processing takes approximately ten business days from receipt. to Single entry, as charged by the Embassy in Washington; a multiple-entry visa is USD 375. Applications must be made at least 6 weeks before departure, and the Embassy says processing takes approximately ten business days from receipt. (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— visaTypes.port-of-entry-visa.feeNotes changed: from Single entry, paid on arrival; multiple entry is EC$375. The pre-clearance letter from the Immigration and Passport Office costs a further USD 10 through the Embassy. The Embassy says the pre-clearance application takes approximately ten business days from receipt. to Single entry, paid on arrival once the pre-clearance letter has been issued; multiple entry is EC$375. The pre-clearance letter from the Immigration and Passport Office costs USD 10, payable to the Embassy, which says the application takes approximately ten business days from receipt. (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Grenada— Extension of stay: method evidence changed: from ~~You must obtain proper authorization at the Immigration and Passport Department office in St. George’s.~~ to You will need a visa if you wish to stay longer than 90 days in Grenada. You must obtain proper authorization at the Immigration and Passport Department office in St. George’s. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (summary) changed: from Passports in Category A of the Guatemalan Institute of Migration's country classification — including the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and Japan — enter Guatemala visa-free for up to 90 days; the UK Foreign Office says the stay is shared across the CA-4 zone with El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. Passports in Category B need a consular visa and those in Category C a consulted visa. to Passports in Category A of the Guatemalan Institute of Migration's country classification (exempt from a visa) include those of Germany, the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and Japan; Guatemala's Migration Code says a tourist's stay may not exceed ninety days, extendable once. The UK Foreign Office says the 90-day period is shared with El Salvador and Nicaragua (the CA-4 Agreement also includes Honduras) and does not restart when you cross borders. Passports in Category B need a consular visa and those in Category C a consulted visa. (extranjeria.igm.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (faq.need-visa) changed: from Citizens of the countries in Category A of the Guatemalan Institute of Migration's country classification — including the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan — are exempt from a visa for up to 90 days. Passports in Category B need a consular visa and those in Category C a consulted visa. to Category A of the Guatemalan Institute of Migration's country classification is exempt from a visa; it includes Germany, the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, and the UK Foreign Office says British nationals can visit for up to 90 days without a visa. Passports in Category B need a consular visa and those in Category C a consulted visa. (extranjeria.igm.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (faq.ca4) changed: from According to the UK Foreign Office, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua share one 90-day stay: the period starts when you enter any of the four and does not restart when you cross borders between them. It says you can extend your stay by up to 30 days by paying a fee before the 90 days expire. to The UK Foreign Office says you can travel between Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador for up to 90 days without a visa, and that the CA-4 Agreement also includes Honduras, for which British nationals need a visa. It says the 90-day period starts when you enter any of these countries and does not restart when you cross borders, and that you can extend your stay by up to 30 days by paying a fee before the 90 days expire. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (faq.border-run) changed: from Not by crossing within the CA-4: the UK Foreign Office says the 90-day period does not restart when you cross borders between Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. It says you can extend your stay by up to 30 days by paying a fee before the 90 days expire. to Not by crossing between the CA-4 countries: the UK Foreign Office says the 90-day period starts when you enter Guatemala, Nicaragua or El Salvador and does not restart when you cross borders. It says you can extend your stay by up to 30 days by paying a fee before the 90 days expire. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (faq.safety) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says Guatemala has one of the highest violent crime rates in Latin America, and that there have been armed attacks or robberies on most tourist routes between Guatemala City, Antigua, Tikal, Petén and Lake Atitlán. It advises against public buses (repainted US school buses), recommends radio-dispatched or hotel taxis for short trips, and points victims of crime to PROATUR (1500). to The UK Foreign Office says Guatemala has one of the highest violent crime rates in Latin America, and that there have been armed attacks or robberies on most tourist routes between Guatemala City, Antigua, Tikal, Petén and Lake Atitlán. It says to avoid travelling on public buses (repainted US school buses), that for shorter trips within towns the safest option is radio-dispatched taxis, Uber or hotel taxis, and that PROATUR, Guatemala's tourist assistance service, can be reached on 1500 from inside Guatemala. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (faq.money) changed: from The quetzal (GTQ). No official source describes card acceptance. The UK Foreign Office says US dollars are much easier to exchange than British pounds and that it is safer to change money in hotels, banks or exchange offices because ATMs can be tampered with. to No official source we could read describes card acceptance. The UK Foreign Office says it is often not possible to exchange British pounds in Guatemala and much easier to exchange US dollars, to check ATMs for evidence of tampering, and that it is safer to change money in hotels, at banks or at foreign exchange offices. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (tips.ca4-clock) changed: from According to the UK Foreign Office, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (the CA-4) share one 90-day stay: the period starts when you enter any of them and does not restart when you cross borders between them. You can extend by up to 30 days by paying a fee before the 90 days expire. to The UK Foreign Office says you can travel between Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador for up to 90 days without a visa (the CA-4 Agreement also includes Honduras), that the 90-day period starts when you enter any of these countries and does not restart when you cross borders, and that you can extend by up to 30 days by paying a fee before the 90 days expire. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (tips.extension) changed: from ~~The Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración extends tourist stays for a USD 25 application fee. The UK government says that if you overstay you will have to pay a fine before leaving the country.~~ to The Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración charges USD 25 per application to extend a tourist or traveller visa, and says the application must be made before the authorised stay expires, otherwise you must pay a fine for irregular stay. The UK government says that if you overstay the 90 days you will have to pay a fine before leaving the country. (extranjeria.igm.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (tips.proatur) changed: from PROATUR, the tourist assistance service of INGUAT, gives 24-hour emergency assistance and routine guidance to tourists, with staff who speak English and Spanish: call 1500 from inside Guatemala or +502 2290 2810 (UK Foreign Office). to The UK Foreign Office says PROATUR, the tourist assistance and emergency service of INGUAT, provides 24-hour emergency assistance and routine guidance to tourists, with call centre staff who speak English and Spanish: call +502 2290 2810, or 1500 from inside Guatemala. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (tips.volcano-hikes) changed: from The UK Foreign Office warns that some volcanoes are at high altitude with freezing temperatures at night, that local tour organisers tend to underestimate the risks, that deaths have occurred and that there is no mountain rescue service. Check the Guatemalan Meteorological Office and CONRED for access and restrictions before you climb. to The UK Foreign Office says some volcanoes are at high altitude with freezing temperatures at night, that local tour organisers tend to underestimate the risks and deaths have occurred, and that there is no mountain rescue service. It says to check the websites of the Guatemalan Meteorological Office and CONRED for access, restrictions and recommendations before you climb. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever) changed: from ~~A yellow fever certificate is required only for travelers arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to WHO lists Guatemala as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year 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)