Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Iceland— faq.need-visa changed: from EEA/EFTA citizens enter with a valid passport or accepted identity card. Citizens of the countries on the EU's visa-free list — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — can visit visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (general fee €90); in about 120 cities other Schengen states issue visas on Iceland's behalf. to EEA/EFTA citizens visiting Iceland must carry valid travel documents or identity cards accepted for border crossing. Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806), which includes the United States, are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. Other visitors must have a valid visa unless they hold a residence permit issued by another EEA/EFTA country; the visa application fee is EUR 90, and in about 120 cities other Schengen states issue visas on Iceland's behalf. (island.is )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— faq.schengen-member changed: from Yes. Iceland's Directorate of Immigration lists Iceland among the 29 Schengen states and says a uniform visa issued by all Schengen states is valid for travel throughout the region. The Schengen Borders Code sets short stays at no more than 90 days in any 180-day period on the territory of the Schengen states. to Yes. Iceland's Directorate of Immigration says Iceland is a Schengen member state, that the Schengen agreement is a partnership between 29 states, and that a uniform visa issued by all Schengen states is valid for travel throughout the region. The Schengen Borders Code sets short stays at no more than 90 days in any 180-day period on the territory of the Schengen states. (island.is )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— faq.etias-needed changed: from Once ETIAS starts, visa-exempt non-EU travelers will need the €20 online authorization before traveling to Iceland and the rest of the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU says it will announce the start date several months before launch. to Not yet. The EU says ETIAS, the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries including Iceland, is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected, and that it will announce the start date several months before launch. The ETIAS website lists a EUR 20 application fee. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— faq.stopover changed: from Iceland's Directorate of Immigration says a traveller flying from outside Schengen to Iceland and on to another Schengen airport is entering the Schengen area in Iceland and needs a Schengen visa if their nationality requires one. Only a journey from a non-Schengen country through Iceland to another non-Schengen country counts as transit, for which some nationalities need an Airport Transit Visa. to Iceland's Directorate of Immigration says that under the Schengen rules, transit means only a transit from a flight from a non-Schengen state through an airport in a Schengen state and onwards to another non-Schengen state. A person travelling from New York to Iceland and onwards to Berlin, or any other airport in the Schengen area, is not in transit and is entering the Schengen area in Iceland. Citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the People's Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka need an Airport Transit Visa to transit through an Icelandic airport. (island.is )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— faq.winter-driving changed: from Canada's travel advice says driving can be hazardous, particularly in winter; winter tires are mandatory between November and April, and roads in the highlands and other remote areas are only open during the summer. It links to road and weather information from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration and Safe Travel Iceland. to Canada's travel advice says driving can be hazardous, particularly in winter; that winter tires are mandatory between November and April, with exact dates subject to change based on weather conditions; and that roads in the highlands and other remote areas are only open during the summer. It links to road and weather information from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration and Safe Travel Iceland. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— tips.weather-roads changed: from The UK Foreign Office says the weather can change quickly and make driving challenging, that some highland and interior roads require four-wheel drive, and that river levels can change within the same day. Canada's travel advice links to road and weather information from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration and Safe Travel Iceland. to The UK Foreign Office says the weather can change quickly and make driving conditions challenging, that some roads, such as in the highlands or interior roads, require 4-wheel drive, and that river levels can change quickly, even within the same day. Canada's travel advice links to road and weather information from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration and Safe Travel Iceland. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— tips.car-hire-damage changed: from The UK Foreign Office says strong winds can throw up sand or ash and damage paintwork, that such weather damage to rental cars may not be covered by insurance, and that British tourists have had to pay large repair bills. to The UK Foreign Office says the weather can cause damage to rental cars that is not covered by insurance: strong winds are common and can throw sand or ash up, damaging paintwork, and British tourists have had to pay large amounts of money to repair such damage to hire cars. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— tips.ees-etias changed: from ~~Iceland applies EU border systems: non-EU visitors are registered in the Entry/Exit System at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation.~~ to If you arrive at a Schengen border crossing point for the first time since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints. The EU says the ETIAS travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers is currently not in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors. to Schengen visa applicants need travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 (Visa Code, Article 15). No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required. The Schengen Borders Code lists a return or round-trip ticket among the supporting documents a border guard may request to verify the purpose and conditions of the stay. to No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required. The Schengen Borders Code lists a return or round-trip ticket among the supporting documents that may verify the entry conditions, and the UK government tells British visitors they may need to show a return or onward ticket at Icelandic border control. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from Ísland.is says non-EEA/EFTA visitors must have enough money to support themselves, both during the planned stay and to return to their country of origin. The European Commission's table of reference amounts gives Iceland's as ISK 8,000 per day, plus ISK 40,000 for each entry. to Ísland.is says non-EEA/EFTA citizens must have enough money to support themselves, both during the planned stay and to return to their country of origin, or be in a position to obtain such money legally. The European Commission's table of reference amounts gives Iceland's minimum amount per day and per person as ISK 8,000, with the remark "ISK 40,000 - for each entry". (island.is )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— entryRequirements.declarations.ees changed: from Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (a facial photo and/or fingerprints) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border, and the UK government says you do not need to take any action before you arrive. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. to If you arrive at a Schengen border crossing point for the first time since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints, the EU says. The UK government tells British travellers they do not need to take any action before they arrive at the border, and that there is no cost for EES registration. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— 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 says it 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, Iceland 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, 2026Iceland— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~Cash of more than €10,000 (or the equivalent in other currencies, traveler's checks or bearer negotiable instruments) must be declared to customs when entering or leaving Iceland.~~ to Iceland Revenue and Customs says that if you carry cash of more than €10,000, or the equivalent in other currencies, travellers' cheques or bearer negotiable instruments, when departing or arriving in Iceland, you must declare it to customs at the point of departure or arrival. (skatturinn.is )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~Iceland Revenue and Customs says visitors may bring in duty-free up to 10 kg of food worth no more than ISK 25,000, but no meat or dairy products from outside the European Economic Area.~~ to Iceland Revenue and Customs says travellers may import duty-free up to 10 kg of food, including candy, not exceeding the value of ISK 25,000, and are not allowed to import meat and dairy products from outside the European Economic Area. (skatturinn.is )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from The duty-free alcohol allowance is a set of combinations, for example 1 litre of spirits, 0.75 litre of wine and 3 litres of beer, or 18 litres of beer; the tobacco allowance is 200 cigarettes or 250 g of other tobacco. You must be 20 to bring in alcohol and 18 for tobacco. to Iceland Revenue and Customs gives examples of possible duty-free alcohol combinations, such as 1 litre of spirits, 0.75 litre of wine and 3 litres of beer, or 18 litres of beer; the tobacco allowance is 200 cigarettes or 250 g of other tobacco products. The minimum age for bringing alcoholic beverages into Iceland is 20 years, and 18 years for tobacco. (skatturinn.is )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— entryRequirements.customs.notes.2 changed: from Angling gear and riding clothing used abroad must be disinfected, with a certificate from an authorised veterinary officer or at your own cost on arrival; used leather riding gear such as saddles and bridles may not be imported. to Iceland Revenue and Customs says angling gear and riding clothing used outside Iceland may be brought in if it has been disinfected according to valid regulations; a certificate of disinfection issued by an authorised veterinary officer is accepted, and without one the gear has to be disinfected at the owner's own cost on arrival. Importing used riding gear, including saddles, bridles, halters and whips of leather, is prohibited. (skatturinn.is )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK FCDO says crime levels are low but petty theft and antisocial behaviour can occur, particularly around bars in downtown Reykjavík; that weather can change quickly and strong winds can damage rental cars; and that there have been a series of volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula since December 2023, so follow the authorities' advice. to The UK FCDO says crime levels are low but petty theft and antisocial behaviour can occur, particularly around bars in downtown Reykjavík; that the weather can change quickly and strong winds can throw sand or ash up, damaging the paintwork of rental cars; and that since December 2023 there have been a series of volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula, so always follow the authorities' advice. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Iceland. Canada's travel advice says roads in the highlands and other remote areas are open only in summer, and that winter tires are mandatory between November and April. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Iceland. Canada's travel advice says roads in the highlands and other remote areas are only open during the summer, and that winter tires are mandatory between November and April, with exact dates subject to change based on weather conditions. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iceland— visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes changed: from €90 (children 6–11: €45; under 6: free). Ísland.is says Icelandic embassies issue visas in four cities: London, New Delhi, Peking and Washington D.C.; in about 120 other cities, other Schengen states issue visas on Iceland's behalf. to The Visa Code sets EUR 90, EUR 45 for children from six to below 12, and no fee for children under six; Ísland.is gives EUR 90 (EUR 45 for six to twelve year olds). Icelandic embassies issue visas in four cities: London, New Delhi, Peking and Washington D.C.; in about 120 other cities, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has commissioned other Schengen states to issue visas on Iceland's behalf. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— summary changed: from Citizens of the countries and territories on India's e-Visa list can apply online for tourist eVisas valid 30 days, 1 year or 5 years; the portal's fee table gives each nationality's fee. The e-Visa portal's FAQ says indianvisaonline.gov.in is the only official website to apply. to India's Bureau of Immigration says visa-free entry is available to citizens of Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives; for others a valid passport and a regular visa, e-Visa or OCI card are required. Citizens of the countries and territories on India's e-Visa list can apply online for an e-Tourist Visa of one month, one year or five years; the portal's fee table gives each nationality's fee, and its FAQ says indianvisaonline.gov.in is the only official website to apply. (boi.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— us-need-visa changed: from ~~Yes. US passport holders need a visa for India; they can apply online for the e-Tourist Visa (30 days, 1 year or 5 years) at indianvisaonline.gov.in. Apply at least 4 days before travel.~~ to Yes. India's visa portal says a valid passport and a regular visa, e-Visa or OCI card are required for entry, except for those exempted under bilateral arrangements, and the Bureau of Immigration lists visa-free entry only for citizens of Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives. US citizens are on the e-Tourist Visa fee table (one month, one year or five years); the portal says to apply at least 4 days before arrival. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— evisa-cost changed: from The 30-day e-Tourist Visa has a standard fee of 25 USD (10 USD from April to June), the 1-year version 40 USD, and the 5-year version 200 USD. Fees differ for some nationalities, and a 3% bank charge is added; the portal's fee table lists each country's fee. to The portal's e-Tourist fee table lists, for most nationalities, USD 10 for the 30-day visa from April to June and USD 25 from July to March, USD 40 for one year and USD 200 for five years; some nationalities pay different amounts (US citizens USD 160 for five years) or nothing. A 3% bank transaction charge is added. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— evisa-time changed: from No official source we could read states how long an eVisa takes to process. The portal says e-Tourist and e-Business applications may be made at least 4 days before arrival and up to 120 days ahead, and that the fee must be paid at least 4 days before travel. to No official source we could read states how long an e-Visa takes to process. The portal says e-Tourist and e-Business applications may be made at least 4 days before arrival and up to 120 days ahead, and that the fee must be paid at least 4 days before the expected date of travel. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— yellow-fever changed: from Only conditionally: a yellow fever certificate if you arrive from or transit through a yellow fever endemic country (without one you can be quarantined for up to 6 days), and a polio vaccination certificate if arriving from a polio-affected country. to Only in certain cases. India's Bureau of Immigration says anyone arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever endemic country by air or sea must hold a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, and that those without one who have visited or transited such an area will be kept in quarantine for up to 6 days. WHO's country list says India requires proof of oral polio vaccination from resident national travellers arriving from certain polio-affected countries. (boi.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— extend-evisa changed: from ~~No. The e-Visa portal says e-Visas are non-extendable and non-convertible. The 1-year and 5-year e-Tourist Visas allow multiple entries, with a total stay of no more than 180 days in a calendar year.~~ to No. The e-Visa portal says e-Visas are non-extendable and non-convertible. The one-year and five-year e-Tourist Visas allow multiple entries, and the maximum stay in India during one calendar year should not exceed 180 days. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— evisa-official-only changed: from ~~The e-Visa portal's FAQ says indianvisaonline.gov.in is the only official website for the e-Visa, and that no intermediary or travel agent is needed.~~ to The e-Visa portal's FAQ says https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ is the only official website to apply for the e-Visa, and that no facilitation is required by any intermediary or travel agent. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— print-evisa changed: from ~~The e-Visa portal says to print your Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and present it at the immigration checkpoint, where the eVisa is stamped in your passport.~~ to The e-Visa portal says to print your Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and present it at the immigration check post, where the eVisa will be stamped on your passport. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— restricted-areas changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says special permits are required to visit parts of India designated as restricted or protected areas; India's Bureau of Immigration lists them.~~ to Canada's travel advice says special permits are required to visit certain parts of India designated as restricted or protected areas, and links to India's Bureau of Immigration for them. The e-Visa portal says an e-Visa is not valid for visiting protected, restricted and cantonment areas. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— water-food changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says travellers' diarrhoea is the most common illness affecting travellers. Its rule of thumb: boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it.~~ to Canada's travel advice says eating or drinking unsafe food or water can make you sick, and gives the rule: boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— passportValidity changed: from Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least 2 blank pages. India's e-Visa instructions count the six months from the time of applying; the UK Foreign Office tells British nationals to count them from the date of arrival. to India's e-Visa instructions say the passport should have at least six months' validity at the time of applying for the e-Visa and at least two blank pages for stamping. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive and at least 2 blank pages. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— yellow-fever changed: from Travellers arriving by air or sea from, or after transiting, a yellow fever endemic country (India notifies 30 in Africa and 13 in South America) must carry a valid yellow fever certificate (ICVP). Without one, the Bureau of Immigration says you will be kept in quarantine for up to 6 days. Infants below six months are excluded. to India's Bureau of Immigration says anyone arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever endemic country by air or sea must hold a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, and that foreigners or Indians (excluding infants below six months) arriving without one who have visited or transited such an area will be kept in quarantine for up to 6 days. It lists 30 notified endemic countries in Africa and 13 in South America. (boi.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— polio changed: from Resident nationals travelling from polio-endemic countries (Afghanistan, Nigeria, Pakistan) and from countries with imported poliovirus circulation (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Syria) must show proof of oral polio vaccination taken at least 4 weeks before departure. to WHO's country list says India requires proof of oral polio vaccination, taken at least 4 weeks before departure, from resident national travellers from polio-endemic countries (Afghanistan, Nigeria, Pakistan) and from countries with poliovirus circulation following importation (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Syria). (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— onwardTicket changed: from ~~India's e-Visa instructions say the foreigner should have a return or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during the stay in India.~~ to India's e-Visa instructions say the foreigner should have a return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during the stay in India. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— proofOfFunds changed: from ~~India's e-Visa instructions say the foreigner should have a return or onward ticket, with sufficient money to spend during the stay in India. No official source we could read states an amount.~~ to India's e-Visa instructions say the foreigner should have a return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during the stay in India. No official source we could read states an amount. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— evisa-airports changed: from eVisa holders may enter only through the designated airports and seaports listed on the e-Visa portal (36 international airports on its checkpoint list); they may depart from any Indian immigration checkpoint. to The e-Visa portal says eVisa holders will be allowed to enter India only through the designated international airports (36 on its checkpoint list) and seaports listed on the e-Visa website. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— e-arrival-card changed: from The Bureau of Immigration says foreign nationals and OCI card holders must complete and submit the e-Arrival Card, a free service, online within 72 hours before arriving in India, at indianvisaonline.gov.in, boi.gov.in or the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' app. It is arrival information, not a visa. to India's visa portal says foreign nationals and OCI/eOCI cardholders must complete and submit the e-Arrival Card, a free service of Indian Immigration, and that it can be submitted online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in or via the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' app. It says this is for arrival information, not a visa. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— air-suvidha changed: from The Air Suvidha portal says all international passengers arriving in India must submit the Air Suvidha health self-declaration online before arrival. The Air Suvidha portal, run for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, says the form is free, can be filled up to 72 hours before arriving, is mandatory under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 and the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and that the registration number is shown at the health desk on landing. to The Air Suvidha portal says all international passengers arriving in India are required to submit a health self-declaration online through the portal before arrival. It says the form is free of cost, can be filled up to 72 hours before arriving, is mandatory under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 and the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and that the registration number is presented at the health desk on landing. (airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— currencyLimits changed: from Foreign currency notes over USD 5,000, or foreign exchange over USD 10,000 in total, must be declared to Customs on a Currency Declaration Form, according to India's customs guide for travellers. The guide says residents of India may take up to INR 25,000 in Indian currency abroad; Canada's travel advice says non-residents may not bring Indian rupees in or take them out. to India's customs guide for travellers says you must declare to Customs on a Currency Declaration Form when foreign exchange exceeds USD 10,000 or its equivalent and/or foreign currency notes exceed USD 5,000 or equivalent, and that residents may carry INR 25,000 abroad. Canada's travel advice says non-residents are prohibited from importing or exporting the Indian rupee. (cbic.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— 0 changed: from Duty-free allowance: 100 cigarettes and 2 litres of alcohol, plus new goods worth up to ₹25,000 for tourists of foreign origin (₹75,000 for residents and tourists of Indian origin) under the Baggage Rules, 2026. to India's customs guide for travellers says a passenger may bring up to 100 cigarettes and two litres of alcoholic liquor or wine duty-free, and new articles up to the General Free Allowance of ₹25,000 for tourists of foreign origin (₹75,000 for residents, tourists of Indian origin and foreigners with a valid visa other than a tourist visa), under the Baggage Rules, 2026. (cbic.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— 1 changed: from The UK Foreign Office says it is illegal to possess or operate satellite phones and GPS devices in India without a licence, even in transit; devices can be confiscated and you can be fined or arrested. to The UK Foreign Office says it is illegal to possess and operate satellite phones and GPS devices in India without a licence, even if you are only transiting, and that you can be fined or arrested and the item confiscated. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— bestTimeToVisit changed: from Canada's travel advice says the monsoon season runs from June to September, when heavy rain can cause flooding and landslides across the country; the UK's says it usually runs from June to November. Canada adds that India's coastline is subject to cyclones, particularly between April and December. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says the monsoon season extends from June to September and that heavy rain can cause flooding throughout the country; the UK's says the monsoon usually runs from June to November. Canada adds that India's coastline is subject to cyclones, particularly between April and December. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— feeNotes changed: from ~~10 USD from April to June, according to the portal's fee table. Fees differ for some nationalities, and some pay nothing. A bank charge of 3% is added to the fee.~~ to USD 10 from April to June and USD 25 from July to March for most nationalities, according to the portal's fee table; some nationalities pay nothing. Bank transaction charges of 3% are added. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— feeNotes changed: from ~~Multiple entries; total stay in India may not exceed 180 days in a calendar year. Fees differ for some nationalities.~~ to Multiple entries; the maximum stay in India during one calendar year should not exceed 180 days. Some nationalities pay a different fee or nothing. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— feeNotes changed: from ~~Multiple entries; total stay in India may not exceed 180 days in a calendar year. Fees differ for some nationalities.~~ to Multiple entries; the maximum stay in India during one calendar year should not exceed 180 days. Some nationalities pay a different fee (US citizens USD 160) or nothing. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— feeNotes changed: from ~~Multiple entries; each visit may last up to 180 days.~~ to Multiple entries; continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026India— feeNotes changed: from Per passenger, including children, or the equivalent in foreign currency; paid before the visa is granted. Available only at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai airports, for tourism, business, conferences or medical visits. UAE nationals qualify only if they have held an Indian e-Visa or paper visa before. to Per passenger, including children, or the equivalent in foreign currency; paid before the visa is granted. Available only at the designated international airports at Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai, for business, tourism, conference and medical purposes. UAE nationals qualify only if they have earlier obtained an Indian e-Visa or regular/paper visa. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (summary) changed: from Indonesia offers a Visa on Arrival — or its online e-VOA version — of IDR 500,000 for 30 days, extendable once, to citizens of the countries on its list, admits the nationals on its visa-free list (among them Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brazil and Türkiye) for up to 30 days without a visa, and requires every passenger entering Indonesia to submit a free customs declaration online. to Indonesia offers a visa on arrival — which can also be applied for online as an e-VoA — costing IDR 500,000 for a stay of up to 30 days, extendable once, to citizens of the countries on its list, and admits the nationals on its visa-free list (among them Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brazil and Türkiye) for up to 30 days without a visa. Indonesian Customs says every passenger entering or leaving Indonesia must submit a digital customs declaration, which is free. (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (faq.us-need-visa) changed: from US passport holders can get a Visa on Arrival for IDR 500,000, valid for a 30-day stay and extendable once for another 30 days. It can also be applied for online in advance as an e-VOA at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. to The United States is on Indonesia's visa-on-arrival list: the visa on arrival costs IDR 500,000 for a stay of up to 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days, and can also be applied for online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (faq.extend-voa) changed: from ~~Yes, once, for another 30 days. E-VOA holders can extend online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id; holders of a VOA bought on arrival apply at the nearest immigration office.~~ to Yes, once, for another 30 days. e-VoA holders can extend online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id; holders of a non-electronic visa on arrival obtained at the airport, seaport or land border extend at the nearest immigration office to their domicile. (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (faq.ecd-what) changed: from Every passenger arriving in Indonesia must submit a customs declaration. It is free and can be completed from 3 days before arrival; show the QR code to customs officers when you land. Arrivals by air or sea complete it as part of the All Indonesia arrival card (allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id); arrivals by land use the e-CD at ecd.beacukai.go.id. to Indonesian Customs says every passenger entering or leaving Indonesia must submit a digital customs declaration. It is free and can be filled in from 3 days before arrival; keep the QR code to be scanned by officers at the arrival or departure terminal. Arrivals by air or sea complete it through the All Indonesia service (allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id); arrivals by land use ecd.beacukai.go.id. (beacukai.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (faq.bali-levy) changed: from Every international tourist who travels to Bali and does tourist activities pays a levy of IDR 150,000 per person, once while travelling in Bali, via the official Love Bali portal (lovebali.baliprov.go.id), at the payment counters at Bali's airport and ports, or through hotels, travel agents and attractions registered with Love Bali. The Love Bali FAQ lists exemptions, among them holders of diplomatic, official and student visas and of KITAS or KITAP stay permit cards. to Every international tourist who travels to Bali and does tourist activities pays a levy of IDR 150,000 per person, once while travelling in Bali, cashless: via the Love Bali system (lovebali.baliprov.go.id) before entering Bali, at the payment counters at Bali's airport and ports, or through hotels, travel agents and attractions registered with Love Bali. The Love Bali FAQ lists exemptions, among them holders of diplomatic, official and student visas and of KITAS or KITAP stay permit cards. (lovebali.baliprov.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (tips.evoa-scams) changed: from The UK Foreign Office advises using the Indonesian immigration website to get or extend a visa and warns of scams by fake visa agents; it says the All Indonesia arrival card is a free service and that travellers should avoid alternative websites or email links that request payment for it. to The UK Foreign Office warns of visa scams by fake visa agents and advises using the Indonesian immigration website to get or extend a visa; it says the All Indonesia arrival card is a free service and that travellers should avoid alternative websites or email links that request payment for it. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (tips.drugs) changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office warns that Indonesia has a zero-tolerance policy on illegal drugs: possession, use, making or trafficking can bring long prison sentences or the death penalty.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says possessing, using, making or trafficking illegal drugs is a serious crime in Indonesia: the authorities have a zero-tolerance policy and those caught may face long prison sentences or the death penalty. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (tips.overstay) changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says overstaying costs IDR 1,000,000 a day and can lead to prosecution, detention and deportation, and advises extending a 30-day visa within the first 30 days.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says overstaying costs one million rupiah a day and can lead to prosecution, detention and deportation at your own cost, and advises extending a visa within the initial 30 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (tips.bali-levy-tip) changed: from ~~Visiting Bali? The provincial government strongly encourages paying the IDR 150,000 tourist levy online before departure at lovebali.baliprov.go.id; the levy voucher with a QR code is sent by email.~~ to Visiting Bali? The Love Bali FAQ strongly encourages foreign tourists to pay the IDR 150,000 levy online before departure to Bali, at lovebali.baliprov.go.id; the levy voucher with a QR code is sent by email. (lovebali.baliprov.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity) changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on the date of arrival.~~ to The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages. The immigration directorate's visa-free page asks for a passport still valid for at least 6 months. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever) changed: from ~~A yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) is required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to WHO says Indonesia requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from Applicants for the C1 visitor visa must provide proof of living expenses in Indonesia: a bank statement in the foreigner's or sponsor's name for the last 3 months of at least USD 2,000 or the equivalent. No official page we could read outside the application form states an amount for visa-on-arrival or visa-free visitors. to Applicants for the C1 visitor visa must provide proof of living expenses in Indonesia: a bank statement in the foreigner's or sponsor's name for the last 3 months of at least USD 2,000 or the equivalent. No official source we could read states an amount for visa-on-arrival or visa-free visitors. (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (entryRequirements.declarations.e-cd) changed: from All arriving passengers must submit a customs declaration online and show the QR code on landing. It is free. Arrivals by air or sea file it within the All Indonesia arrival card (allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id); arrivals by land use the customs e-CD site (ecd.beacukai.go.id). Use only these official sites. to Indonesian Customs says all passengers entering or leaving Indonesia must submit a digital customs declaration; it is free, and the QR code is scanned by officers at the terminal. Arrivals by air or sea file it through the All Indonesia service (allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id); arrivals by land use the customs e-CD site (ecd.beacukai.go.id). (beacukai.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (entryRequirements.declarations.bali-levy) changed: from Applies only to foreign tourists visiting Bali province, not to the rest of Indonesia. Pay once per trip, cashless: online via the official Love Bali site before you travel (which the provincial government strongly encourages), at the payment counters at Bali's airport and ports, or through hotels, travel agents and attractions registered with Love Bali. The levy voucher with a QR code is sent to the email you enter. to Applies to every international tourist who travels to Bali and does tourist activities. Pay once while travelling in Bali, cashless: online via the Love Bali system before entering Bali (which foreign tourists are strongly encouraged to do), at the payment counters at Bali's airport and ports, or through hotels, travel agents and attractions registered with Love Bali. The levy voucher with a QR code is sent to the email entered in Love Bali. (lovebali.baliprov.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from ~~Cash or bearer instruments of IDR 100,000,000 or more (or the equivalent in foreign currency) must be declared on arrival and departure.~~ to Indonesian Customs says money and/or other payment instruments such as cheques, traveller's cheques, promissory notes or bilyet giro, in rupiah or foreign currency, worth IDR 100,000,000 or more must be reported to customs officers. (beacukai.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.1) changed: from The UK Foreign Office warns that possessing, using, making or trafficking illegal drugs can bring long prison sentences or the death penalty, and that all cannabis products, including CBD, are illegal. The Government of Canada notes that medicines containing morphine or codeine are controlled substances in Indonesia and cannot be brought in without prior permission from the Ministry of Health. to The UK Foreign Office says those caught possessing, using, making or trafficking illegal drugs may face long prison sentences or the death penalty, and that cannabis and cannabis-based products, including CBD, are illegal. The Government of Canada says medicines containing morphine or codeine are controlled substances in Indonesia and cannot be brought in, even in small quantities, without prior permission from the Ministry of Health and the required documentation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (countryFacts.payments) changed: from The Government of Canada says credit cards are not widely accepted outside large urban centres and tourist areas, and advises carrying cash when visiting remote areas. The UK Foreign Office warns that credit card fraud is common and advises using only licensed money changers, identified by a Bank Indonesia logo and a QR code. to The Government of Canada says credit cards are not widely accepted outside large urban centres and tourist areas, and to carry cash when visiting remote areas. The UK Foreign Office says credit card fraud is common and advises using only licensed currency exchanges, identified by a Bank of Indonesia logo and a QR code. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The UK Foreign Office warns of bag-snatching and pickpocketing in busy tourist areas, drink spiking, methanol poisoning from counterfeit spirits, and volcanic eruptions, and advises respecting exclusion zones. to The UK Foreign Office warns of bag-snatching and pickpocketing, particularly in busy tourist areas, drink spiking in Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands, and deaths and serious illness from alcoholic drinks containing methanol. It says volcanic eruptions occur frequently and advises following local authorities' advice, including on exclusion zones. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says the rainy season usually runs from October to March, but in Eastern Indonesia the wet season usually runs from April to August; wildfires and smoke haze are worst in the dry season, usually April to September. The Government of Canada notes that heavy rain is common throughout the year. to The UK Foreign Office says the rainy season usually runs from October to March, while in Eastern Indonesia the wet season usually runs from April to August, and that wildfires are most severe in the dry season, usually April to September. The Government of Canada says the rainy season extends from November to March, but heavy rains are common throughout the year. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Free text (visaTypes.e-voa.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Same IDR 500,000 fee as the counter visa on arrival; payment for an e-VoA is by debit or credit card. Immigration says the e-VoA is sent within 1x24 hours.~~ to The B1 visa on arrival costs IDR 500,000 whether obtained online or at the counter; payment for an e-VoA is by debit or credit card. Immigration says the e-VoA is sent within 1x24 hours. (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Indonesia— Official sentences behind free text changed: from ~~(none)~~ to faq.who-visa-free, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.declarations.all-indonesia-arrival-card, entryRequirements.customs.notes.0, visaTypes.voa.feeNotes, visaTypes.evisa-c1.feeNotes (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— summary (text) changed: from The UK government says visit visas are no longer issued on arrival in Iraq, and the UK, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens need a visa before they travel, from Iraq's e-Visa portal or, Canada adds, an Iraqi embassy. The UK FCDO gives the e-Visa fee as USD 160; Iraq's portal says it is valid 30 days, the FCDO says 60. The Kurdistan Region issues its own e-Visa, valid only inside the Kurdistan Region. to The UK government says visit visas are no longer issued on arrival in Iraq, and the UK, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens need a visa before they travel, from Iraq's e-Visa portal or, Canada adds, an Iraqi embassy or consulate. The UK FCDO gives the e-Visa fee as USD 160 and its validity as 60 days; Iraq's portal says it is valid for 30 days. The Kurdistan Region has its own e-visa process, and the UK says those visas are valid for travel in the Kurdistan Region only. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— faq.need-visa (text) changed: from The UK, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens need a visa before they travel: Iraq no longer issues visit visas on arrival, and the e-Visa is applied for on Iraq's official portal (evisa.iq), which gives the visa requirements by nationality and passport type. The FCDO gives the fee as USD 160 and the validity as 60 days; Iraq's portal says 30 days. Apply at least 24 hours before departure (FCDO); Australia says airlines check for the visa before boarding. Turkey's foreign ministry says Turkish citizens under 15 or over 50 are visa-exempt for 30 days. For many other passports no official source we could read states the rule; check your passport's row. Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iranian pilgrims need no visa; no Iraqi official source we could read states the rule for Iranian citizens. to The UK, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens need a visa before they travel: the UK says Iraq no longer issues visit visas on arrival, and the e-Visa is applied for on Iraq's official portal (evisa.iq), which gives the visa requirements by country and passport type. The FCDO gives the fee as USD 160 and the validity as 60 days; Iraq's portal says 30 days. Apply at least 24 hours before you travel (FCDO); Australia says airlines must check for the visa before boarding. Turkey's foreign ministry says Turkish citizens under 15 or over 50 are visa-exempt for 30 days. For many other passports no official source we could read states the rule; check your passport's row. Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iranian pilgrims need no visa; no Iraqi official source we could read states the rule for Iranian citizens. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— faq.kurdistan-visa (text) changed: from No. The Kurdistan Regional Government issues its own e-Visa (visit.gov.krd), valid only inside the Kurdistan Region. Its portal says citizens of its 'Country List A' can get it online or on arrival at any KRI entry point, while others need a sponsor in the Region; the fee is IQD 100,000, the visa is valid 90 days from issue and allows a 30-day stay. To travel on to Baghdad or anywhere else in federal Iraq you need a separate Iraqi e-Visa. to No. The UK government says the Kurdistan Regional Government has its own e-visa process (visit.gov.krd) and that its visas are valid for travel in the Kurdistan Region only. Its portal says citizens of its 'Country List A' can get the e-Visa online or at any entry point of the Region, while others need a guarantor in the Region; the fee is IQD 100,000, the visa is valid 90 days from issue and allows a 30-day stay. Canada says that to travel to other regions of Iraq you need a distinct Iraqi visa. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— faq.is-it-safe (text) changed: from No. Canada and Australia advise against all travel to Iraq, and the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country, including Kirkuk, Ninawa and Salah al-Din provinces, and against all but essential travel to other parts. Missile, drone and rocket attacks have struck locations in Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region. to No. Canada and Australia advise against all travel to Iraq, and the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country, including Kirkuk, Ninawa and Salah al-Din provinces, and against all but essential travel to other parts. Canada says missile and drone attacks have struck various locations in Iraq, and the UK reports strikes by Iran in Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— tips.kurdistan-stamp (text) changed: from The Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah) issues its own e-Visa, online or on arrival for citizens on its Country List A, but it is valid in the Kurdistan Region ONLY. Canada's travel advice says travel to other regions of Iraq needs a separate Iraqi visa. to The Kurdistan Region has its own e-visa, available online or on arrival for citizens on its Country List A, but the UK government says it is valid for travel in the Kurdistan Region only. Canada's travel advice says travel to other regions of Iraq needs a distinct Iraqi visa. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— tips.cash-dollars (text) changed: from Canada's travel advice says Iraq's economy is primarily cash-based and ATMs that accept international cards are hard to find; Australia's Smartraveller says US dollars and euros are the easiest to exchange. The e-Visa itself is paid online when you apply. to Canada's travel advice says Iraq's economy is primarily cash-based and that you may have difficulty finding ATMs that accept your international bank card. The e-Visa itself is paid online when you apply. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— tips.checkpoints (text) changed: from The UK government says it is a legal requirement to carry photographic ID in Iraq and that the authorities stop people for ID checks at checkpoints within cities and on main roads. Always carry your passport and keep copies of your visa. to The UK government says it is a legal requirement to carry photographic ID in Iraq and that the authorities may stop people for ID checks at checkpoints within cities and on main roads. It says to always carry your passport or residence permit, and to keep copies of your passport and visa. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— tips.religious-seasons (text) changed: from The UK government says the Arba'een pilgrimage attracts millions of pilgrims to Iraq and usually falls between August and September; Canada put the 2026 pilgrimage around 3 August and notes a heightened security risk. The UK advises following local dress codes. to The UK government says the Arba'een pilgrimage attracts millions of pilgrims to Iraq and usually falls between August and September; Canada put the 2026 pilgrimage around 3 August and says there is an increased security risk during it. The UK advises following local dress codes. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits (text) changed: from ~~On arrival and departure you must declare foreign currency or items worth more than USD 10,000 (or the equivalent), and Iraqi dinars over IQD 200,000.~~ to The UK government says you must declare local currency over IQD 200,000, and currency or items worth over USD 10,000 or the equivalent in another foreign currency. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— entryRequirements.customs.notes.2 (text) changed: from ~~Australia's Smartraveller says the authorities may refuse entry if your passport contains Israeli stamps or visas; Canada says such passports face additional screening before an Iraqi visa is issued.~~ to Canada says passports containing an Israeli visa or border stamp face additional screening before an Iraqi visa is issued, except for Canadians travelling to the Kurdistan Region. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— countryFacts.safety (text) changed: from The FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Iraq — including Kirkuk, Ninawa and Salah al-Din provinces, western Anbar and Sadr City — and against all but essential travel to other parts, including Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region. It reports Iranian strikes in Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, since 8 July 2026. It says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Iraq and that there is a high threat of kidnapping throughout the country. to The FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Iraq — including Kirkuk, Ninawa and Salah al-Din provinces, western Anbar and Sadr City — and against all but essential travel to other parts, including Baghdad province and the Kurdistan Region. It reports strikes by Iran in Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, since 8 July. It says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Iraq and that there is a high threat of kidnapping throughout the country. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit (text) changed: from Canada's travel advice says the weather is very dry and hot from May to October, and Australia's Smartraveller says temperatures can exceed 50°C in the summer months; sand and dust storms are common in spring and summer. No official source names a best season. to No official source we could read names a best season. Canada's travel advice says the weather is very dry and hot from May to October and that sand and dust storms may occur any time, particularly in summer; Australia's Smartraveller says summer temperatures can exceed 50°C. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes (text) changed: from Paid online when you apply. The UK FCDO gives the fee as USD 160 and says the visa is valid for 60 days; Iraq's own e-Visa portal (evisa.iq) says it is valid for 30 days and can be single or multiple entry. Apply at least 24 hours before you travel (FCDO). to Paid online when you apply. The UK FCDO gives the fee as USD 160 and says the visa is valid for 60 days; Iraq's own e-Visa portal (evisa.iq) says it is valid for 30 days and can be used for a single entry or multiple entries. Apply at least 24 hours before you travel (FCDO). (evisa.iq )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— textQuotes changed: from ~~0 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences~~ to 23 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences (added/updated: summary, faq.need-visa, faq.kurdistan-visa, faq.is-it-safe, faq.israeli-passport, faq.voa-payment, tips.kurdistan-stamp, tips.cash-dollars, tips.checkpoints, tips.religious-seasons, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.proofOfFunds, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, entryRequirements.customs.notes.0, entryRequirements.customs.notes.1, entryRequirements.customs.notes.2, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp, visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes, visaTypes.evisa-visit-sponsored.feeNotes) (mofa.gov.iq )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— alsoStatedOn changed: from ~~(not cited)~~ to cited as alsoStatedOn: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iraq/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— e-Visa (tourist): method evidence changed: from ~~التأشيرة الإلكترونية تتيح لك دخول العراق دون الحاجة إلى زيارة سفارة أو قنصلية (says what it avoids, not how to apply)~~ to UK FCDO: 'You must apply for a visa on the e-visa portal of the Government of Iraq at least 24 hours before you travel.' (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Iraq— Sponsored visit e-visa: entries changed: from ~~single (evidence: 'разова віза')~~ to null (not stated in entry terms) (iraq.mfa.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— summary changed: from Ireland runs its own visa policy: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens have freedom of movement, British citizens travel under the Common Travel Area, visitors from the US, Canada, Australia, Japan and many other countries need no visa and are admitted for up to 3 months at the immigration officer's discretion, and visa nationals apply for a short stay 'C' visa (€60 single entry). to Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs says a Schengen visa is not valid for travel to Ireland, and that whether you need a visa depends on your nationality, the purpose of your visit and how long you plan to stay. Citizens Information says citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, and of the countries it lists — among them the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan — do not need a visa to land in Ireland; the UK government says British and Irish citizens travel freely between the UK and Ireland under the Common Travel Area. The Immigration Service says the immigration officer decides the stay, up to a maximum of 3 months. Visa-required nationals visiting for 90 days or less apply for a Short Stay ‘C’ visa (€60 single entry). (ireland.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— faq.us-need-visa changed: from No. The United States is on the Immigration Service's list of nationalities that do not need a visa for Ireland. On arrival the immigration officer decides how long you may stay, up to a maximum of 3 months, and stamps the date in your passport. to No. Citizens Information lists the United States of America among the countries whose citizens do not need a visa to land in Ireland. The Immigration Service says the immigration officer places a stamp in your passport that sets out the duration of your stay, which is at the officer's discretion, up to a maximum of 3 months. (citizensinformation.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— faq.schengen-visa-valid changed: from Not on its own. Ireland's Immigration Service bases the visa requirement on nationality, and visa-required nationals need an Irish short stay 'C' visa. The exceptions it lists are Chinese and Indian nationals living in China or India whose UK visa is endorsed "BIVS", and nationals of the Short-stay Visa Waiver Programme countries who have entered the UK on an eligible UK short-stay visa. to No. Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs says a Schengen visa is not valid for travel to Ireland, and that a UK visa is not valid either, except in limited cases under specific schemes such as the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme. Chinese nationals living in China and Indian nationals living in India may be eligible for the British Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS). (ireland.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— faq.uk-eta-needed changed: from No official Irish source we could read requires a UK ETA for travel to Ireland. Ireland's Immigration Service says a UK ETA cannot be used under its Short-stay Visa Waiver Programme: a visa-required national who holds a UK ETA rather than a UK visa needs a separate Irish visa. to No official Irish source we could read requires a UK ETA for travel to Ireland. Ireland's Immigration Service says an ETA cannot be used under its Short-stay Visa Waiver Programme: a national holding a UK ETA and not a UK visa needs a separate Irish visa to travel to Ireland. (irishimmigration.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— faq.south-africa-visa changed: from Yes. South Africa is on the Immigration Service's list of nationalities that need a visa for Ireland. South Africans apply for a short stay 'C' visa (€60 single entry) online through AVATS before travelling. to South Africa is not among the countries Citizens Information lists as not needing a visa to land in Ireland, and it lists South Africa among the countries whose citizens need a valid Irish transit visa when landing in the State. Visa-required nationals visiting for 90 days or less apply for a Short Stay ‘C’ visa (€60 single entry) online through AVATS. (citizensinformation.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— faq.how-long-stay changed: from ~~The immigration officer decides how long you may stay, up to a maximum of 3 months, and stamps the date in your passport; visitors on a short stay 'C' visa must leave before that stamp expires.~~ to The Immigration Service says the immigration officer places a stamp in your passport that sets out the duration and conditions of your stay; the duration is at the officer's discretion, up to a maximum of 3 months. If you arrive with a short stay ‘C’ visa, you must leave before your landing stamp expires. (irishimmigration.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— tips.cta-nuance changed: from The UK government says British and Irish citizens can travel freely between the UK and Ireland under the Common Travel Area, and that some airlines and ferry operators require a passport as identification, so check your carrier's rules. Ireland's Immigration Service says visa-required nationals need an Irish visa unless they qualify under the British Irish Visa Scheme or the Short-stay Visa Waiver Programme. to The UK government says British and Irish citizens can travel freely between the UK and Ireland under the Common Travel Area, and that some airlines and ferry operators have introduced, or will introduce, a passport-only identification requirement, so check your carrier's requirements. Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs says a UK visa is not valid for travel to Ireland, except in limited cases under schemes such as the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— tips.rural-driving changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says traffic drives on the left in Ireland, and that some roads can be uneven, narrow and winding, particularly in rural areas, and may become hazardous in severe weather.~~ to Canada's travel advice says road conditions and road safety are generally good in Ireland, but that some roads can be uneven, narrow and winding, particularly in rural areas, and may become hazardous during severe weather conditions. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from If you need a visa for Ireland, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland. No official source we could read states a validity rule for visa-exempt travellers. to The Immigration Service says short stay ‘C’ visa applicants must submit a current passport valid for at least 6 months after the date they plan to leave Ireland. No official source we could read states a validity rule for visa-exempt travellers. (irishimmigration.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from If your visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical or travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry and present it to the immigration officer on request. For other visitors, the Immigration Service lists proof of health insurance covering the stay among the useful documents an officer may ask about. to The Immigration Service says that if your short stay ‘C’ visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical or travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry and present it to the Immigration Officer on request. For other visitors, it lists proof of health insurance covering the duration of the stay among other useful documents. (irishimmigration.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for Ireland. The Immigration Service lists the passport, a visa if necessary and the boarding card as the minimum documents to present to the immigration officer, and a travel itinerary among other useful documents. to No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for Ireland. The Immigration Service lists your passport, a visa if necessary and your boarding card as the minimum documents to present to the Immigration Officer, and a travel itinerary among other useful documents. (irishimmigration.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or an amount. The Immigration Service lists proof of sufficient funds among other useful documents to present to the immigration officer. to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or an amount. The Immigration Service lists proof of sufficient funds among other useful documents to present to the Immigration Officer. (irishimmigration.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~Cash of €10,000 or more must be declared to Customs when entering or leaving the EU at an Irish airport or port, including on journeys to or from the UK (but not Northern Ireland).~~ to Revenue says that if you enter or leave the EU at an Irish airport or port carrying cash of €10,000 or more, you must make a declaration to Customs. The rules apply to movements of cash to or from the UK, but not to or from Northern Ireland. (revenue.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from Arriving from outside the EU, Revenue's duty-free allowances are goods worth up to €430 if you are 15 or over (€215 if under 15), plus 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco), 1 litre of spirits or 2 litres of drinks up to 22% alcohol, 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer. to Travelling from outside the EU, Revenue's duty-free allowances are general goods worth no more than €430 if you are 15 or over (€215 if under 15), plus 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250g of smoking tobacco, 1 litre of spirits or 2 litres of other alcoholic drinks with no more than 22% alcohol, 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer. (revenue.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from Revenue says that if you arrive from outside the EU with certain foodstuffs (mainly meat, milk, fish or products made from them), medicines, plants or animals, products of endangered species, or firearms, you must declare them to a customs officer. to Revenue says that if you arrive from outside the EU with certain goods — among them certain foodstuffs (mainly meat, milk, fish or products thereof), medicines, live or dead animals, fish, birds or plants, products of endangered species, and firearms, weapons, fireworks or explosives — you must declare them to a customs officer. (revenue.ie )(opens in a new tab)