Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from ~~No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entering Guatemala. IGM's list of entry requirements does not include insurance.~~ to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entering Guatemala. (extranjeria.igm.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (entryRequirements.declarations.traveller-declaration) changed: from Every traveller, or the head of a family travelling together, entering or leaving Guatemala must complete the sworn declaration on the tax and customs authority (SAT) portal; the confirmation is sent to the email address you give. to The tax and customs authority (SAT) portal for the Regional Sworn Traveller Declaration says every traveller or head of family entering or leaving the country must declare, and asks for the email address where you will receive the information submitted. (farm2.sat.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from Guatemala's Law against Money Laundering or Other Assets (Decree 67-2001, article 25) requires anyone carrying more than USD 10,000, or the equivalent in quetzales, in cash or documents into or out of the country to declare it at the port of entry or exit. to Guatemala's Law against Money Laundering or Other Assets says anyone carrying more than USD 10,000, or the equivalent in national currency, in cash or documents into or out of the country must report it at the port of exit or entry. (idpp.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says Guatemala has one of the highest violent crime rates in Latin America, that carjacking and armed robbery are common, 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, recommends radio-dispatched taxis, Uber or hotel taxis for short trips in towns, and advises not travelling alone or at night. to The UK Foreign Office says Guatemala has one of the highest violent crime rates in Latin America, that carjacking and armed robbery are common, 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 public buses, that radio-dispatched taxis, Uber or hotel taxis are the safest option for shorter trips within towns, and advises not travelling alone or at night, especially near borders or in areas without many people. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says Guatemala's rainy season normally runs from May to November, the same time as the Caribbean hurricane season, with frequent flooding and landslides. The Government of Canada gives the rainy season as mid-May to mid-November and notes that forest fires occur between November and June, mostly in Petén. to The UK Foreign Office says Guatemala's rainy season normally runs from May to November, the same time as the hurricane season in the Caribbean, and that heavy rains cause frequent flooding and landslides. The Government of Canada gives the rainy season as mid-May to mid-November and says forest fires occur between November and June, with the Petén area usually the most affected. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guatemala— free text (visaTypes.tourist-visa.feeNotes) changed: from ~~IGM's tariff regulation sets USD 50 for a single-entry visa and USD 150 for a multiple-entry visa issued at a Guatemalan embassy or consulate.~~ to IGM's tariff regulation sets USD 50 for a single visa (visa simple) and USD 150 for a multiple visa (visa múltiple) among the documents issued by Guatemalan diplomatic or consular missions abroad. (extranjeria.igm.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— summary changed: from The governments of the UK, Ireland, Canada, France, Germany and Spain, among others, tell their own citizens that they need a visa for Guinea-Bissau, and Portugal's says its citizens need an entry authorisation; Singapore's says Singaporeans get a visa on arrival. Germany's foreign ministry says a visa is also issued at Bissau airport, but not at land borders. ECOWAS citizens enter freely under the bloc's free-movement protocol. to The governments of the UK, Ireland, Canada, France, Germany and Poland tell their own citizens that they need a visa for Guinea-Bissau; Singapore's says Singaporeans may stay up to 90 days with a visa issued on arrival. Germany's foreign ministry says a visa can be obtained on arrival at the airport, but not at a land border. ECOWAS says citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger continue to enjoy, until further notice, the right of movement, residence and establishment without visas under its protocols. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— faq.need-visa changed: from It depends on your passport, and for most passports no official source we could read states the rule. The governments of the UK, Ireland, Canada, France, Germany, Spain and others tell their own citizens that they need a visa; Ireland's foreign ministry says Irish citizens apply in person at a Guinea-Bissau mission such as the embassy in Paris or Lisbon and pay EUR 70 for 45 days, EUR 110 for 90 days or EUR 200 for 180 days. Singapore's foreign ministry says Singaporeans get a visa on arrival for up to 90 days. ECOWAS citizens are exempt and enter freely under the bloc's free-movement protocol, as for now are citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which left ECOWAS in January 2025. to It depends on your passport, and for most passports no official source we could read states the rule. The governments of the UK, Ireland, Canada, France, Germany and Poland tell their own citizens that they need a visa; Ireland's foreign ministry says Irish citizens can apply in person at diplomatic missions of Guinea-Bissau, such as the embassies in Paris or Lisbon, and that the cost depends on the length of stay: 45 days (EUR 70), 90 days (EUR 110) or 180 days (EUR 200). Singapore's foreign ministry says Singaporeans may stay up to 90 days with a visa issued on arrival. ECOWAS says citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger continue to enjoy, until further notice, the right of movement, residence and establishment without visas under its protocols. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— faq.voa-how changed: from No official source we could read describes a visa on arrival open to every passport. Germany's foreign ministry says German citizens can get one at Bissau airport (EUR 80 for 30 days) but not at a land border, and still tells them to apply in advance at Guinea-Bissau's embassy in Brussels. France's says an airport visa is possible when your contact in Guinea-Bissau has told the immigration department in advance, in an emergency, or when your country of departure has no Guinea-Bissau embassy or consulate, and that it is paid in cash. China's says the visa on arrival has to be applied for in advance to Guinea-Bissau's Directorate of Migration and Borders, and Singapore's says Singaporeans may stay up to 90 days with a visa issued on arrival. to No official source we could read describes a visa on arrival open to every passport. Germany's foreign ministry says German citizens need a visa applied for before entry at Guinea-Bissau's embassy in Brussels, that a visa can be obtained on arrival at the airport (EUR 80 for 30 days), and that none is available at a land border. France's says a visa can be obtained at Bissau airport when your contact has told the immigration department in advance, in an emergency, or when your country of departure has no Guinea-Bissau embassy or consulate, and that payment must be made in cash. Singapore's says Singaporeans may stay up to 90 days with a visa issued on arrival. (auswaertiges-amt.de )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— faq.safe changed: from Canada's travel advice says to exercise a high degree of caution because of high crime rates and weak state infrastructure, that the army seized power on 26 November 2025, that petty crime, including pickpocketing, is common at the airport, in markets and at public gatherings, and that even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent. to Canada's travel advice says to exercise a high degree of caution because of high crime rates and weak state infrastructure, that on 26 November 2025, following the presidential election, the army seized power, that petty crime, including pickpocketing, is common at the airport, in markets and at public gatherings, and that even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— faq.money changed: from The UK government says Guinea-Bissau is a cash-based economy where credit cards are rarely used and there are not many ATMs, and Canada says there are no ATMs at all. Canada also says foreign currency must be declared on arrival. to The UK government says Guinea-Bissau is a cash-based economy where credit cards are rarely used and there are not many ATMs, and Canada says there are no ATMs. Canada also says foreign currency may be imported without limit provided it is declared on arrival. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— tips.evisa-before-land-arrival changed: from Germany's foreign ministry says no visa is issued at Guinea-Bissau's land borders. If you are entering by land from Senegal, the UK government says Guinea-Bissau's embassy there may be able to issue a visa, and Poland's names the embassy in Dakar and the consulate in Ziguinchor. to Germany's foreign ministry says no visa is available at Guinea-Bissau's land borders. The UK government says Guinea-Bissau has embassies in neighbouring countries, including Senegal, where you may be able to get a visa, and Poland's says tourists travelling through Senegal can apply at the embassy in Dakar or the consulate in Ziguinchor. (auswaertiges-amt.de )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— tips.bijagos changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the Bijagós Islands are reached by chartered air services or by boat, that tour operators organise boat trips, and that pirogues should be avoided because they are unsafe.~~ to Canada's travel advice says that to reach the Bijagós Islands from the mainland you must use chartered air services or travel by boat, that tour operators organise boat trips to the islands, and to avoid pirogues, as they are unsafe. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— tips.cash-euros changed: from The UK government says credit cards are rarely used and there are not many ATMs, and Canada says there are none. Canada also says local currency may not be imported or exported, while foreign currency must be declared on arrival. to The UK government says credit cards are rarely used and there are not many ATMs, and Canada says there are none. Canada also says import and export of local currency is prohibited, while foreign currency may be imported without limit provided it is declared on arrival. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— tips.political-instability changed: from Canada's travel advice says the army seized power on 26 November 2025, after the presidential election, and formed a transitional government. The UK government advises avoiding sensitive areas such as military installations and government buildings and following local authorities during any unrest. to Canada's travel advice says that on 26 November 2025, following the presidential election, the army seized power and formed a transitional government. The UK government advises avoiding sensitive areas like military installations and government buildings and following the advice of local authorities in the event of any political unrest. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— tips.evisa-site-compromised (deleted) changed: from ~~Poland's foreign ministry names rgb-visa.com as the place to apply for a Guinea-Bissau visa online, and Spain's says the online application has stopped working.~~ to (deleted) (odyseusz.gov.pl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from You may bring in any amount of foreign currency provided you declare it on arrival; you can take out no more than you declared. Importing or exporting the local currency is prohibited, according to the Government of Canada. to The Government of Canada says import and export of local currency is prohibited, that the import of foreign currency is unlimited provided it is declared on arrival, and that the export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on arrival. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— countryFacts.payments changed: from The UK government describes Guinea-Bissau as a cash-based economy where credit cards are rarely used and there are not many ATMs; Canada's travel advice says there are no ATMs. Canada adds that foreign currency can be brought in without limit if declared on arrival, and that taking it out is limited to the amount declared. to The UK government describes Guinea-Bissau as a cash-based economy where credit cards are rarely used and there are not many ATMs; Canada's travel advice says there are no ATMs. Canada adds that foreign currency can be imported without limit provided it is declared on arrival, and that its export is limited to the amount declared on arrival. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK says Guinea-Bissau suffers from political instability and advises avoiding sensitive areas such as military installations and government buildings. It says pickpocketing and bag and phone snatching are relatively common in Bissau, and that landmines remain a risk in parts of the country: outside Bissau, take local advice and stay on paved roads. to The UK says Guinea-Bissau suffers from political instability and advises avoiding sensitive areas like military installations and government buildings. It says pickpocketing and bag and phone snatching are relatively common in Bissau, and that landmines remain a risk in parts of the country: outside Bissau, take local advice and stay on paved roads. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from Canada's travel advice says the dry season lasts from December to April and the rainy season from May to November, with high humidity from July to September; the UK government gives June to October for the rains. No official source names a best season. to Canada's travel advice says the dry season lasts from December to April and the rainy season extends from May to November, with high humidity from July to September; the UK government says the rainy season runs from June to October. No official source we could read names a best time to visit. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea-Bissau— visaTypes.embassy-visa.feeNotes changed: from 90-day visa. A 45-day visa is EUR 70 and a 180-day visa EUR 200, applied for in person at a mission such as the embassies in Paris or Lisbon. These are the fees Ireland's foreign ministry quotes for Irish citizens; no official source we could read states the fees for other nationalities. to Ireland's foreign ministry says Irish citizens can apply in person at diplomatic missions of Guinea-Bissau, such as the embassies in Paris or Lisbon, and that the cost depends on the length of stay: 45 days (EUR 70), 90 days (EUR 110) or 180 days (EUR 200). No official source we could read states the fees for other nationalities. (ireland.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea— summary changed: from Guinea's border police say every foreign national needs a visa except nationals of visa-waiver countries; the eVisa is obtained in advance through the official border-police portal (paf.gov.gn). ECOWAS citizens enter freely under the bloc's free-movement protocol. to Guinea's border police say every foreign national who wishes to enter Guinea needs a visa, except for visa waiver countries. The eVisa is applied for online on the border police portal (paf.gov.gn); once the application is approved an Entry Visa Letter is sent, and the visa is collected at the visa-on-arrival counter. (paf.gov.gn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea— faq.need-visa changed: from Guinea's border police say every foreign national needs a visa except nationals of visa-waiver countries; the eVisa is applied for on the official portal paf.gov.gn before travel. Citizens of ECOWAS member states are exempt under the bloc's free-movement protocol, as, until further notice, are citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which left ECOWAS in January 2025. to Guinea's border police say every foreign national who wishes to enter Guinea needs a visa, except for visa waiver countries, and that you apply for the visa online on paf.gov.gn. For Community citizens entering other ECOWAS Member States, the ECOWAS Commission refers to a 90-day stay requirement and says the decision repealing it is yet to be implemented. It also says citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which ceased to be ECOWAS members on 29 January 2025, continue to enjoy, until further notice, the right of movement, residence and establishment without visas. (paf.gov.gn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea— faq.evisa-how changed: from You apply on paf.gov.gn, the portal of Guinea's border police, upload your passport details and pay online. The portal lists the tourist visa at USD 100, valid for less than 90 days; for some passports it shows a higher fee, and the amount paid is kept even if the visa is denied. Once approved you receive an Entry Visa Letter and collect the visa at the visa-on-arrival counter, where your photo and fingerprints are taken. to Guinea's border police say you apply for your visa online, with a scanned copy of your passport's data page. For a Polish passport the portal shows the tourist visa at USD 100 with validity not exceeding ninety days; for a US passport it shows USD 185 with validity not exceeding five years. The amount paid is kept by the administration even when the visa is denied. An Entry Visa Letter is sent once the application is approved; you then proceed to the visa on-arrival counter to get your visa, and your photo and fingerprints are captured at the enrolment counter. (paf.gov.gn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea— faq.voa changed: from Only after applying online: the border police say you apply for the eVisa on paf.gov.gn, receive an Entry Visa Letter once it is approved, and then collect the visa at the visa-on-arrival counter. No official source we could read describes a visa on arrival without an approved application. to Guinea's border police describe an online application first: an Entry Visa Letter is sent once the application is approved, and you then proceed to the visa on-arrival counter to get your visa. The UK government says that when you arrive you take your e-visa registration receipt to the entry checkpoint, where border officials will issue your visa. No official source we could read describes a visa on arrival without an approved application. (paf.gov.gn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea— tips.official-portal-only changed: from ~~Guinea's eVisa is issued through the official border-police portal, paf.gov.gn, run by the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection. The fee is not refunded if the application is refused.~~ to Guinea's eVisa portal, paf.gov.gn, carries the name of the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection and sets out the entry requirements stated by the Central Directorate of the Border Police (DCPAF). It says an application can be accepted or rejected and that there will be no refund. (paf.gov.gn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea— tips.political-situation changed: from Australia's Smartraveller reports ongoing political and social tensions in the capital and other towns and says the situation may deteriorate without warning; Canada's travel advice says to avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings take place. to Australia's Smartraveller says there are ongoing political and social tensions, including in Conakry and other towns, and that the situation may deteriorate without warning; Canada's travel advice says to avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea— tips.cash-planning changed: from ~~The UK government says hard currency is very difficult to obtain, the few ATMs in Conakry that take foreign cards are unreliable, and changing money on the street is illegal.~~ to The UK government says obtaining hard currency is very difficult, that the few ATMs in Conakry that accept foreign cards give only small amounts and are unreliable, and that exchanging foreign currency on the street is illegal. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from ~~Visa applicants must hold a valid return ticket: it is a condition of the eVisa application and one of the documents checked at Guinean entry points.~~ to Guinea's border police list a valid return ticket among the conditions for the visa and among the documents needed upon arrival at Guinean entry checkpoints. (paf.gov.gn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~Visa holders must show sufficient funds — cash, travellers cheques, or a debit or credit card — to cover their stay. No fixed amount is published.~~ to Guinea's border police list sufficient funds (cash, travellers cheque, debit or credit cards) to cover expenses during your stay among the documents needed upon arrival at Guinean entry checkpoints. No official source we could read states an amount. (paf.gov.gn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~There is no limit on the cash you can bring into Guinea. When you leave, you may not take out more than 100,000 Guinean francs, or USD 5,000 or the equivalent in euros.~~ to The UK government says there is no limit on cash you can bring into Guinea, and that when you leave you cannot take more than 100,000 Guinean francs, or USD 5,000 or the equivalent in euros. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea— countryFacts.payments changed: from The UK government says credit cards are not widely used in Guinea and obtaining hard currency is very difficult; a few ATMs in Conakry accept foreign cards but give only small amounts and are unreliable. Canada's travel advice describes a cash-based economy, and the UK says exchanging money on the street is illegal. to The UK government says credit cards are not widely used in Guinea and obtaining hard currency is very difficult; a few ATMs in Conakry accept foreign cards but give only small amounts and are unreliable. Canada's travel advice says the economy is cash-based, and the UK says exchanging foreign currency on the street is illegal. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Guinea— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from May to September, when seasonal flooding can make roads impassable.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from May to September; seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel, and roads may become impassable. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Haiti— Italy: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (viaggiaresicuri.it )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Haiti— Seychelles: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (mfa.gov.sc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Haiti— Mauritius: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to visa-on-arrival, 60 days (passport.govmu.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Haiti— Turkey: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to visa-on-arrival, 90 days (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— summary (text) changed: from Honduras's own per-nationality visa list is no longer online, so this page gives the entry rule only for passports an official source still states. The National Institute of Migration says a tourist may stay up to 90 days, extendable by 30 days, and distinguishes a consular visa from a "consulted" visa that it must authorise first. Citizens of Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua can enter with a national identity card or a passport under the CA-4 agreement. An online immigration pre-check can be completed before arrival. to Honduras's own per-nationality visa list is no longer online, so this page gives the entry rule only for passports an official source still states. The National Institute of Migration says a tourist may stay up to 90 days, extendable by 30 days, and distinguishes a consular visa from a "consulted" visa that it must validate first. It says citizens of Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua can use a national identity card or a passport under the CA-4 agreement. The Institute runs an online immigration pre-check (prechequeo). (inm.gob.hn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— faq.need-visa (text) changed: from It depends on your passport, and Honduras's own per-nationality visa list is no longer online. Foreign governments' travel advice says Canadian, Dutch and Italian citizens need no visa for stays of up to 90 days, and the UK Foreign Office says British citizens must have one. The National Institute of Migration says tourists may stay up to 90 days, extendable by 30, and distinguishes a consular visa from a "consulted" visa that it must authorise first. to It depends on your passport, and Honduras's own per-nationality visa list is no longer online. Foreign governments' travel advice says Canadian, Dutch and Italian citizens need no visa for stays of up to 90 days, and the UK Foreign Office says British citizens must have one. The National Institute of Migration says tourists may stay up to 90 days, extendable by 30, and distinguishes a consular visa from a "consulted" visa that it must validate first. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— faq.prechequeo (text) changed: from An online immigration pre-check run by Honduras's National Migration Institute at prechequeo.inm.gob.hn, for entry or exit. You request a one-time token by email, submit your details for approval and can download the result to show the immigration officer. No official source we could read says whether it is mandatory. to An online immigration pre-check (prechequeo migratorio) run by Honduras's National Migration Institute at prechequeo.inm.gob.hn. You receive a one-time token by email to do the pre-check in its application, and can download your pre-check to present to the immigration inspector. No official source we could read says whether it is mandatory. (prechequeo.inm.gob.hn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— faq.ca4 (text) changed: from Canada's travel advice says that under the CA-4 agreement Canadians can travel between Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua for up to 90 days, with the length of stay set by the officer at the first entry point. An extension of up to 30 days must be requested and paid for at the National Institute of Migration before the first stay expires, and Honduras allows a maximum of 120 days; after that you must change your status, leave the CA-4 region or travel to El Salvador. to Canada's travel advice says that under the CA-4 agreement Canadian tourists can travel between Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua for up to 90 days, with the length of stay set by the immigration officer at the first entry point. An extension of up to 30 days must be requested and paid for at the National Migration Institute before the first stay expires, and Honduras allows a maximum of 120 days; after that you must change your status, leave the CA-4 region or travel to El Salvador. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— faq.safety (text) changed: from The UK FCDO says Honduras has one of the highest violent crime rates in Latin America; most serious crime does not affect tourists, but incidents can happen anywhere, including tourist areas. Canada says the Bay Islands are generally safe, with lower violent crime, and advises avoiding non-essential travel to some areas, including within 20 km of the borders with Guatemala and El Salvador (Copán Ruinas and the El Florido crossing are excluded) and parts of San Pedro Sula. Both advise against road travel at night. to The UK FCDO says Honduras has one of the highest violent crime rates in Latin America; most serious crime does not affect tourists, but incidents can happen anywhere, even in tourist areas. Canada says the Bay Islands are generally safe, with lower violent crime, and advises avoiding non-essential travel to some areas, including within 20 km of the borders with Guatemala and El Salvador (with listed exceptions such as Copán Ruinas and the El Florido crossing) and the eastern neighbourhoods of San Pedro Sula. Both advise avoiding road travel at night. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— faq.roatan-money (text) changed: from The UK FCDO says US dollars are widely accepted for exchange and payment in Honduras, and that British pounds are difficult to exchange. It advises checking with your hotel which ATMs to use, especially on Roatán. to The UK FCDO says US dollars are widely accepted for exchange and payment in Honduras, and that British pounds are difficult to exchange. It advises checking with your hotel which ATMs to use, especially in Roatán. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— tips.prechequeo (text) changed: from You can complete the online prechequeo at prechequeo.inm.gob.hn before you fly, for arrival and again for departure, and download the approved pre-check to show the immigration officer. Whether it is mandatory is not officially stated. to You can do the online immigration pre-check at prechequeo.inm.gob.hn and download it to present to the immigration inspector. No official source we could read says whether it is mandatory. (prechequeo.inm.gob.hn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— tips.ca4-clock (text) changed: from Canada's travel advice says Canadians can travel between Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua (the CA-4) for up to 90 days, that an extension of up to 30 days must be requested from the National Institute of Migration before the first stay expires, and that Honduras allows a maximum of 120 days. to Canada's travel advice says Canadian tourists can travel between Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua (the CA-4) for up to 90 days, that an extension of up to 30 days must be requested from the National Migration Institute before the first stay expires, and that Honduras allows a maximum of 120 days. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— tips.city-crime (text) changed: from The UK FCDO advises avoiding walking around Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and other mainland cities, using radio-dispatched or hotel taxis for short distances, considering alternatives to public buses, and not displaying phones, jewellery or other valuables. to The UK FCDO advises avoiding walking around Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and other main towns and cities in mainland Honduras, using radio-dispatched or hotel taxis for shorter distances, considering alternatives to public buses, and not displaying phones, jewellery or other valuables. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— entryRequirements.declarations.prechequeo (text) changed: from Honduras's National Migration Institute runs an online immigration pre-check (prechequeo) for both entry and exit at prechequeo.inm.gob.hn: you request a one-time token by email, submit your details for approval, and can download the approved pre-check to show the immigration officer. No official source we could read says whether it is mandatory. to Honduras's National Migration Institute runs an online immigration pre-check (prechequeo) at prechequeo.inm.gob.hn: you receive a one-time token by email to do the pre-check in its application, and can download your pre-check to present to the immigration inspector. No official source we could read says whether it is mandatory. (prechequeo.inm.gob.hn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— entryRequirements.declarations.djrv (text) changed: from Every traveller, Honduran or foreign, entering or leaving Honduras by air, sea or land must present the customs Regional Traveller's Sworn Declaration, stating whether they carry cash or other instruments worth USD 10,000 or more. It is filled in online on the customs portal; the UK government says to complete it before entering or leaving and show the QR code to customs, on paper or on screen. to Honduras customs' Regional Traveller's Sworn Declaration says every traveller or head of family entering or leaving the country must declare, including whether they carry cash or monetary instruments worth USD 10,000 or more. The UK government says to complete the online form before entering or leaving and present the QR code to customs, on paper or electronically. (sisglobal.aduanas.gob.hn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits (text) changed: from Honduras customs says every traveller, Honduran or foreign, entering or leaving the country must state on the Regional Traveller's Sworn Declaration whether they carry cash, electronic purses or negotiable instruments worth USD 10,000 or more (or the equivalent). to Honduras customs' Regional Traveller's Sworn Declaration, which every traveller or head of family entering or leaving the country must make, asks whether you carry cash, monetary instruments, securities, objects or precious metals worth USD 10,000 or more (or the equivalent). (sisglobal.aduanas.gob.hn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— countryFacts.safety (text) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says Honduras has one of the highest violent crime rates in Latin America, though most serious crime does not affect tourists. It advises avoiding walking around Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and other mainland cities, using radio-dispatched or hotel taxis for short distances, not displaying valuables and avoiding road travel at night. Canada's travel advice says the Bay Islands are generally safe, with lower violent crime. to The UK Foreign Office says Honduras has one of the highest violent crime rates in Latin America, though most serious crime does not affect tourists. It advises avoiding walking around Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and other mainland cities, using radio-dispatched or hotel taxis for shorter distances, not displaying valuables and avoiding road travel at night. Canada's travel advice says the Bay Islands are generally safe, with lower violent crime. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit (text) changed: from No official seasonal guidance for visitors. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from May to November and can cause severe flooding, and that the hurricane season runs from mid-May (Pacific) or early June (Atlantic and Caribbean) to the end of November. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from May to November and can cause severe flooding, and that the hurricane season runs from mid-May (Pacific) or early June (Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico) to the end of November. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— visaTypes.consulted-visa.feeNotes (text) changed: from The USD 100 consulted-visa tariff is paid when the application is filed with the National Institute of Migration, through a lawyer holding a power of attorney and with a person in Honduras who signs a statement of responsibility for the traveller. Once it is approved, the visa itself is issued by a Honduran consulate. to The USD 100 consulted-visa tariff is among the requirements when the application is filed at the National Institute of Migration, through a lawyer holding a power of attorney and with a person in Honduras who signs a statement of responsibility for the traveller. Once the Institute validates it, the traveller applies at any Honduran consulate. (inm.gob.hn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— textQuotes changed: from ~~0 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences~~ to 24 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences (added/updated: summary, faq.need-visa, faq.prechequeo, faq.ca4, faq.safety, faq.roatan-money, tips.prechequeo, tips.ca4-clock, tips.bay-islands-diving, tips.city-crime, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.proofOfFunds, entryRequirements.declarations.prechequeo, entryRequirements.declarations.djrv, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp, visaTypes.tourist-visa.feeNotes, visaTypes.consulted-visa.feeNotes) (inm.gob.hn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— Conditional waiver: US/Canadian/Schengen visa holders changed: from ~~visa-free 90 days for visa-required nationals holding a US, Canadian or Schengen visa (China MFA destination guide)~~ to (removed) (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— China: requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa (China MFA destination guide)~~ to unconfirmed (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Honduras— Consular visa: method and entries evidence changed: from ~~method: 'El visado se coloca en su pasaporte…'; entries: 'Visa sencilla (30 días): $30.00'~~ to method: INM sentence on visas issued by the Honduran diplomatic or consular official; entries: Embassy in London 'Visa Fees: Single: $30 USD / Multiple: $60 USD' (hondurasembassyuk.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— summary changed: from Hong Kong's Immigration Department publishes its own visa requirements: nationals of the countries on its visa-free list visit without a visa for the period the list gives for their passport, Indian nationals complete a free online pre-arrival registration, and nationals of the countries on its visa-required list need a visa before travel. to Hong Kong's Immigration Department says you may not need a visa or entry permit for a visit, depending on your nationality or the type of travel document you hold; its table gives, for each listed nationality or travel document, either a visa-free period for a visit or that a visa is required. Indian nationals must complete pre-arrival registration online, free of charge, before they can visit visa-free, and anyone who needs a visa or entry permit for a visit should obtain it before travelling. (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— faq.need-visa changed: from Nationals of the countries on the Immigration Department’s visa-free list enter without a visa for the period the list gives for their passport — for example 90 days for nationals of the US, Canada, Australia and Japan, and 180 days for British citizens. Indian nationals pre-register online for free; nationals of the countries on its visa-required list need a visa before travel. to It depends on your nationality or the type of travel document you hold. The Immigration Department's table gives, for each listed nationality or travel document, either a visa-free period for a visit or that a visa is required — for example 90 days for the USA (except diplomatic passports), Canada, Australia and Japan, and 180 days for British citizens. Indian nationals must complete pre-arrival registration online, free of charge, before they can visit visa-free; anyone who needs a visa or entry permit for a visit should obtain it before travelling. (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— faq.china-visa changed: from No official source we could read says a mainland Chinese visa is valid for Hong Kong: Hong Kong's Immigration Department publishes its own visa requirements. The Government of Canada says that if you plan to visit or transit through mainland China you should obtain a Chinese visa before your trip. to No official source we could read says a mainland Chinese visa is valid for Hong Kong. Hong Kong's Immigration Department sets out the visa or entry permit requirements of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The Government of Canada says that if you plan to visit or transit through mainland China, you should make sure you obtain a Chinese visa before your trip. (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— faq.india-par changed: from Not a visa, but a Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) — a free online registration with the Immigration Department completed before travel. It is valid for 6 months and allows multiple visits of up to 14 days each; transport operators check it before boarding. to Hong Kong's Immigration Department says Indian nationals must apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration online, free of charge, before they can visit or transit Hong Kong visa-free. A registration is valid for six months and can be used for multiple visa-free visits of up to 14 days each. Before boarding and on arrival, the registrant must hold the notification slip and the same valid Indian passport used for the registration. (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— faq.extend changed: from Extension of limit of stay is applied for at the Immigration Department; its fee table lists HK$330 for a change of condition of stay, including an extension of limit of stay. The Department says that, except in the most unusual circumstances, visitors are not allowed to change their immigration status after arrival. No official source we could read states when a visitor's extension is granted. to The Immigration Department's fee table lists HK$330 for a change of condition of stay (including extension of limit of stay) outside an approved specified scheme. The Department says that, except in the most unusual circumstances, visitors are not allowed to change their immigration status after arrival, and that if you want to stay longer than the visa-free period allowed, you must apply for a visa or entry permit before travelling. No official source we could read states when a visitor's extension is granted. (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— tips.mainland-visa changed: from The Government of Canada says that if you plan to visit or transit through mainland China you should obtain a Chinese visa before your trip, and that travel between Hong Kong, Macao and mainland China needs a visa allowing multiple entries. to The Government of Canada says that if you plan to visit or transit through mainland China, you should make sure you obtain a Chinese visa before your trip, and that if you plan to travel between Hong Kong, Macao and mainland China, you should apply for a visa allowing multiple entries. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— tips.par-india changed: from Indian nationals must complete the free online Pre-arrival Registration before they can visit Hong Kong visa-free. A registration is valid for six months and allows multiple visits of up to 14 days each. to Hong Kong's Immigration Department says Indian nationals must complete pre-arrival registration online, free of charge, before they can visit Hong Kong visa-free. A registration is valid for six months and can be used for multiple visa-free visits of up to 14 days each. (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— tips.typhoons changed: from The UK FCDO says the typhoon season runs from May to November, that public offices and public transport shut down when a Typhoon 8 signal is raised, and that you should follow local warnings and check the Hong Kong Observatory. to The UK FCDO says the typhoon season runs from May to November in Hong Kong, that you should follow any local warnings issued in advance, that public offices and public transport will shut down when there is a 'Typhoon 8' storm signal, and that you should check the Hong Kong Observatory. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source makes insurance a condition of entry for visitors. The UK government advises insurance for local treatment and medical evacuation, because medical treatment for uninsured foreign visitors is expensive. to No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry for visitors. The UK government tells travellers to check before they travel that they have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation, and says medical treatment for uninsured foreign visitors to Hong Kong is expensive. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~Visitors must have adequate funds to cover their stay without working. No fixed amount is published.~~ to Hong Kong's Immigration Department says visitors are required to have adequate funds to cover the duration of their stay without working. No official source we could read states a fixed amount. (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~Hong Kong Customs says arriving travellers carrying currency and bearer negotiable instruments worth more than HKD 120,000 in total must declare them to a Customs officer using the Red Channel.~~ to Hong Kong Customs says any person arriving at a specified control point with currency and bearer negotiable instruments of a total value of more than HKD 120,000 must make a declaration to a Customs officer, using the Red Channel. (customs.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from Hong Kong Customs allows passengers aged 18 or over to bring in duty-free, for their own use, only 1 litre of alcoholic liquor above 30% and 19 cigarettes (or 1 cigar, 25 g of cigars or 25 g of other tobacco). to Hong Kong Customs says a passenger aged 18 or above may bring into Hong Kong duty-free, for their own use, 1 litre of alcoholic liquor above 30% alcohol by volume, and 19 cigarettes, or 1 cigar or 25 grams of cigars, or 25 grams of other manufactured tobacco. (customs.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official seasonal guidance. The Government of Canada says the rainy season runs from May to October and that typhoons usually occur between April and October; the UK FCDO gives the typhoon season as May to November. to No official source we could read names a best time to visit. The Government of Canada says the rainy (or monsoon) season extends from May to October and that typhoons usually occur between April and October; the UK FCDO says the typhoon season runs from May to November. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— visaTypes.visit-visa.feeNotes changed: from The Immigration Department's fee table lists HK$330 for an entry permit valid for one entry, and $330 for an ordinary visa (outside a specified scheme). Apply through the nearest Chinese diplomatic or consular mission, or to the Immigration Department directly by post or through a local sponsor; Indian nationals apply to the Immigration Department direct. The Immigration Department's guidebook (ID(E) 1004) says an application normally takes four weeks to process once all documents are received. to The Immigration Department's fee table lists HK$330 for an ordinary visa and HK$330 for an entry permit valid for one entry, in each case outside an approved specified scheme. You may apply through the nearest Chinese diplomatic and consular mission, or to the Immigration Department directly by post or through a local sponsor; visit visa applications from Indian nationals go to the Immigration Department direct. The Department's guidebook (ID(E) 1004) says an application normally takes four weeks to process upon receipt of all the required documents. (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hong Kong— alsoStatedOn changed: from ~~(not cited)~~ to https://www.customs.gov.hk/en/service-enforcement-information/passenger-clearance/duty-free-concessions/index.html (customs.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— summary changed: from Hungary is part of the EU and 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. to Hungary 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. 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, 2026Hungary— faq.us-need-visa changed: from No. US passport holders can visit Hungary 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, 2026Hungary— 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 all Schengen countries. The Visa Code says applications are decided within 15 calendar days, a period that may be extended to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases. 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. Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 counts short stays as no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. The Visa Code says applications are decided within 15 calendar days, a period that may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— faq.currency-hungary changed: from ~~No. Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF). Canada's travel advice says euros are accepted in Budapest and some other major cities where a sign is posted, but that the rates may not be competitive.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the currency in Hungary is the forint (HUF), and that euros are accepted in Budapest and some other major cities where a sign is posted, though rates may not be very competitive. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— 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. 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, 2026Hungary— faq.how-long-stay changed: from Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The UK government tells British travellers that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel count towards their 90 days. to 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. The UK government tells British travellers that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel count towards their 90 days. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— 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, 2026Hungary— tips.pay-in-huf changed: from Hungary's currency is the forint (HUF). Canada's travel advice says euros are accepted in Budapest and some other major cities where a sign is posted, that rates may not be very competitive, and warns against unofficial moneychangers. to Canada's travel advice says the currency in Hungary is the forint (HUF), that euros are accepted in Budapest and some other major cities where a sign is posted but rates may not be very competitive, and not to use unofficial moneychangers. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— tips.budapest-taxis changed: from In Hungary, Canada's travel advice says to use only officially marked taxis, to call one through a dispatcher rather than hailing it on the street, and to make sure the meter is on and shows the correct rate. It reports overcharging by taxi drivers, and that some drivers take part in bar and restaurant bill scams, so do not ask them to recommend bars or clubs. to Canada's travel advice says to use only officially marked taxis in Hungary, to call a taxi through a dispatcher rather than hailing one on the street, and to ensure the meter is on and charges the appropriate rate. It says incidents of overcharging by taxi drivers have occurred, that taxi drivers are sometimes accomplices in bill scams, and not to ask taxi drivers to recommend bars or clubs. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— 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 The UK government says Hungary follows Schengen area rules: your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— 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 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. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— 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 and a document showing the accommodation envisaged. 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, and as regards lodging, a document indicating the accommodation envisaged. The UK government tells British travellers they may need to show a return or onward ticket at Hungarian border control. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— entryRequirements.declarations.ees changed: from Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. 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, 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, 2026Hungary— 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, 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. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— 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, 2026Hungary— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal gives a duty-free allowance of 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine), and other goods worth up to €300 (€430 by air or sea). Hungary applies the EU's lower tobacco limit to travellers arriving by land or sea — 40 cigarettes instead of 200 — and travellers under 17 get no alcohol or tobacco allowance. 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, 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 a value of €300 per traveller or €430 for travellers by air and sea. It lists Hungary among the countries that may apply the lower tobacco limit (40 cigarettes instead of 200) to land and sea travellers, and says travellers under 17 are not entitled to a duty-free allowance for tobacco or alcohol. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from ~~Between EU countries, alcohol and tobacco bought with tax paid, for your own use and not for resale, owe no further tax, according to the EU's Your Europe portal.~~ to Your Europe (EU) says that when travelling between EU countries, alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use and not for resale owe no further payments in any other EU country, as taxes are included in the price where you bought them. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— countryFacts.safety changed: from The Government of Canada says pickpocketing and bag snatching occur and thieves target tourists. It reports overcharging by taxi drivers and bill scams in bars and restaurants, sometimes with taxi drivers as accomplices. to The Government of Canada says petty crime, such as pickpocketing and bag snatching, occurs and thieves target tourists. It says some scams involve surcharges on final bills for drinks or meals, that taxi drivers are sometimes accomplices in these scams, and that incidents of overcharging by taxi drivers have occurred. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Hungary. The CIA World Factbook describes Hungary's climate as temperate, with cold, cloudy, humid winters and warm summers.~~ to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Hungary. (travelrequirements.info )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— countryFacts.roadVignette changed: from Hungarian motorways are paid for with the e-vignette (e-matrica), bought for a specific registration number and country code. Besides the national vignettes above there are annual county vignettes, valid on the toll expressways of one county. to Hungary's toll operator says toll sections may only be used with a valid road use authorisation, so you need to buy the e-vignette before you enter the toll section, and that when buying you should always check the registration number, the country code, the vehicle category and the validity period. Besides national e-vignettes there are regional ones, valid for the toll expressways of a specific county with annual validity. (nemzetiutdij.hu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— 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, 2026Hungary— 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, 2026Hungary— 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, 2026Hungary— 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, 2026Hungary— 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, 2026Hungary— visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes changed: from For stays over 90 days: OIF's procedure-fee list (oif.gov.hu/tajekoztatok/eljarasi-dijak, item III.1) sets EUR 110 for the residence permit and the D visa to collect it when filed at a Hungarian consulate (26,000–39,000 HUF when filed in Hungary). OIF says the D visa allows one entry and 30 days' stay and is valid for 3 months. to For stays over 90 days. OIF's procedure-fee list sets EUR 110 for issuing a residence permit and the visa entitling the holder to collect it; for an application filed in Hungary the residence-permit fee is 39,000 Ft in person or 26,000 Ft through Enter Hungary. OIF says the D visa to collect the residence permit allows one entry and 30 days' stay and is valid for 3 months. (oif.gov.hu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— visaTypes.student.feeNotes changed: from For study in Hungary: OIF says the purpose is proven with the institution's admission certificate or a document proving student status, and the applicant must show sufficient funds to cover subsistence, housing, travel and healthcare. OIF's procedure-fee list (item III.1) sets the EUR 110 fee when filed at a Hungarian consulate. to For study in Hungary: OIF says the purpose of stay is proven with the educational institution's admission certificate or a document proving pupil or student status, and that the applicant must prove sufficient funds to cover subsistence, housing, travel and healthcare costs. OIF's procedure-fee list sets EUR 110 for issuing a residence permit and the visa entitling the holder to collect it. (oif.gov.hu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Hungary— visaTypes.work.feeNotes changed: from OIF's guest-worker residence permit for employment is open, under Government Decree 450/2024, to citizens of Georgia, Armenia and the Philippines; the application needs a preliminary agreement on employment or a document proving the employment. OIF's procedure-fee list (item III.1) sets the EUR 110 fee when filed at a Hungarian consulate. to OIF says Annex 1 of Government Decree 450/2024 lists Georgia, Armenia and the Philippines, and that citizens of these countries can be employed in Hungary with a residence permit for employment purposes; the purpose of stay is proven with a preliminary agreement on establishing employment or a document proving the employment. OIF's procedure-fee list sets EUR 110 for issuing a residence permit and the visa entitling the holder to collect it. (oif.gov.hu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— summary changed: from Iceland is one of the 29 Schengen states: EEA/EFTA citizens enter with a valid passport or accepted identity card, visa-exempt nationalities get 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (general fee €90). Icelandic embassies issue visas in four cities; in about 120 other cities other Schengen states issue them on Iceland's behalf. to Iceland is a Schengen member state; its Directorate of Immigration describes the Schengen agreement as a partnership between 29 states. EEA/EFTA citizens visiting Iceland must carry valid travel documents or identity cards accepted for border crossing. Other visitors must have a valid visa unless they are exempt from the visa requirement or hold a residence permit issued by another EEA/EFTA country; nationals on the EU's visa-exempt list are exempt for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation). The visa application fee is EUR 90. Icelandic embassies issue visas in four cities; in about 120 other cities other Schengen states issue visas on Iceland's behalf. (island.is )(opens in a new tab)