Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Ireland— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK government advises taking precautions against bag-snatching and pickpocketing, avoiding carrying valuables and large amounts of money, and locking your vehicle and parking in a secure car park where possible. to The UK government says to take precautions to reduce the risk of bag-snatching or pickpocketing, avoid carrying valuables and large amounts of money, and lock your vehicle and park where possible in a secure car park; it says most incidents occur in the larger cities. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Ireland. Canada's travel advice notes that Ireland is subject to seasonal storms, windstorms and severe weather, and that heavy rains can cause flooding. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Ireland. Canada's travel advice says some roads may become hazardous during severe weather conditions. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— countryFacts.driving changed: from Ireland is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used. to Ireland is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ireland— visaTypes.short-stay-c.feeNotes changed: from €60 for single entry, €100 for multiple entry; some nationalities and categories are fee-exempt. Apply online via the AVATS system, then submit your passport and documents as instructed. Expect a decision within approximately 8 weeks of the application reaching the visa office, embassy or consulate. to €60 for single entry, €100 for multiple entry; some applicants are exempt from the visa fee. Apply online through AVATS, then follow the Summary Application Form's instructions on where to submit your documents. The Immigration Service says applicants can expect a decision within approximately 8 weeks from the date the application was received at the visa office, embassy or consulate. (irishimmigration.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— summary changed: from Citizens of the countries and territories exempted on the Foreign Ministry's visa list — including the EU, US, UK, Canada and Australia — can visit Israel for up to 90 days but must obtain an ETA-IL electronic travel authorization before starting their journey; other nationalities need a B/2 visitor visa from an Israeli consulate. to Israel's Foreign Ministry lists, country by country, whether a national passport needs a tourist visa or is exempted. Visitors from visa-exempt countries apply for an ETA-IL electronic travel authorization and can stay up to 90 days per visit; the Population and Immigration Authority says that if you are not eligible for an ETA-IL, you need to apply for a visa. Applications for B/2 tourist visas can be submitted at Israeli missions in the country of origin. (gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— faq.need-visa changed: from If you are from one of the countries and territories exempted on the Foreign Ministry's visa list — the EU, US, UK, Canada and Australia among them — you do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, but you must obtain an ETA-IL electronic travel authorization online before you start your journey. Moldovan citizens are visa-exempt only with a biometric passport, according to the Foreign Ministry. Other nationalities need a B/2 visitor visa from an Israeli embassy or consulate; the Foreign Ministry lists, among others, Afghan, Lebanese, Libyan, Pakistani, Saudi, Somali, Sudanese, Syrian and Yemeni passports as needing a tourist visa. to It depends on your passport. Israel's Foreign Ministry lists, for example, Australian, Austrian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Swedish and Swiss national passports as exempted, and Afghan, Algerian, Iranian, Iraqi, Sudanese and Syrian national passports as requiring a tourist visa. Visitors from visa-exempt countries apply for an ETA-IL and can stay up to 90 days per visit; the Population and Immigration Authority says Moldovan citizens holding a biometric passport are eligible to apply for an ETA-IL, and that if you are not eligible for an ETA-IL you need to apply for a visa. The UK government tells British citizens they can visit Israel without a visa as tourists. (gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— faq.eta-il-what changed: from ETA-IL is Israel's electronic travel authorization; since January 2025 the Population and Immigration Authority requires visitors from visa-exempt countries to obtain one. Apply at israel-entry.piba.gov.il with your passport details; the application fee is 25 NIS. It stays valid for up to two years (or until your passport expires) and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. to ETA-IL is Israel's Electronic Travel Authorization: visitors from visa-exempt countries apply for it through the Population and Immigration Authority's ETA-IL system, and the application fee is 25 NIS (you cannot get a refund after you apply). It stays valid for up to 2 years, or until your current passport expires, whichever comes first, and allows a stay of up to 90 days per visit. The UK government says that since 1 January 2025 British visitors need an ETA before they arrive. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— faq.passport-stamp changed: from Not at Ben Gurion Airport: the UK FCDO says visitors arriving there get an entry card instead of a passport stamp, while at other entry points you may get either a card or a stamp. The FCDO's advice for Iran says stamps from other countries' border crossings with Israel can also lead to refusal of entry there. to Not at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport: the UK government says visitors entering there get an entry card instead of an entry stamp in their passport, while at other entry points you may get an entry card or a stamp. The UK's advice for Iran says stamps from other countries' border crossing points with Israel may also lead to refusal of entry there. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— faq.muslim-countries-after changed: from The UK FCDO says an Israeli stamp or other evidence of travel to Israel may get you refused entry to Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Kuwait — for Iran this includes stamps from other countries' border crossings with Israel — and that a passport showing previous travel to Israel will not be accepted for travel to Libya. It also says visitors entering through Ben Gurion Airport get an entry card instead of a passport stamp. to The UK government's travel advice says that an Israeli stamp, or a passport showing previous travel to Israel, may get you refused entry to Iran (including stamps from other countries' border crossing points with Israel), Lebanon (even with a valid Lebanese visa), Syria and Kuwait, and that a passport showing previous travel to Israel will not be accepted for travel to Libya. It also says visitors entering through Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport get an entry card instead of an entry stamp in their passport. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— faq.is-it-safe changed: from The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Gaza and within 500 m of the border with Gaza, and to parts of northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights, and says rocket fire can affect most areas of Israel; it tells travellers to check Home Front Command for the latest guidance. Australia's Smartraveller advises reconsidering the need to travel to Israel and not travelling to the border areas with Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. to The UK government advises against all travel to Gaza, within 500m of the border with Gaza, and to parts of the West Bank, northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights; it says there is a risk of rocket and drone attacks throughout Israel and tells travellers to follow the instructions of Israeli Home Front Command. Australia's Smartraveller says to reconsider your need to travel to Israel overall and not to travel to border areas with Gaza (Palestine), Lebanon and Syria. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— tips.entry-card changed: from The UK FCDO says visitors arriving at Ben Gurion Airport get an entry card instead of a passport stamp; at other entry points you may get a card or a stamp. Keep the card with your passport until you leave — it is evidence that you entered legally, and you may need it if you cross into Palestine. to The UK government says visitors entering via Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport get an entry card instead of an entry stamp in their passport; at other entry points you may get an entry card or a stamp. It says to keep the entry card with your passport until you leave: it is evidence that you entered Israel legally, and you may need it, particularly if you are crossing into Palestine. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— tips.allenby-crossing changed: from The UK FCDO lists three land crossings with Jordan — Allenby/King Hussein Bridge, the northern Jordan River/Sheikh Hussein crossing and the southern Yitzhak Rabin/Wadi Araba crossing — and says they may be restricted or closed at short notice. Check the Israel Airports Authority's updates before you go. to The UK government lists three Jordan–Israel border crossings — Allenby/King Hussein Bridge, the Northern (Jordan River/Sheikh Hussein) crossing and the Southern (Yitzhak Rabin/Wadi Araba) crossing — and says land crossings to Jordan may be restricted or close at short notice, with more information on the Israel Airport Authority website. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— tips.security-questioning changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says you may face lengthy personal questioning and baggage searches at security when you enter and leave Israel.~~ to The UK government says you may experience lengthy personal questioning and baggage searches at security when you enter and leave Israel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— tips.shabbat changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says Shabbat runs from sunset on Friday to nightfall on Saturday, and advises against driving into ultra-Orthodox areas of Jerusalem on Shabbat, where residents may throw stones at cars.~~ to The UK government says Shabbat is from sunset on Friday to nightfall on Saturday, and advises you to avoid driving into ultra-Orthodox Jewish areas of Jerusalem on Shabbat, where local residents may throw stones at your car. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~The Population and Immigration Authority says that to apply for an ETA-IL your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of your arrival in Israel.~~ to The Population and Immigration Authority says that to apply for an ETA-IL your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of your arrival in Israel. The UK government tells British citizens their passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date they arrive. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official page states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors travelling on an ETA-IL. Applicants for an eVisa-B2 tourist visa must show health insurance valid in Israel for the whole visit. to No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors travelling on an ETA-IL. The Population and Immigration Authority lists, among the documents for an eVisa-B2 tourist visa, health insurance valid in Israel for the entire period of the visit. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from ~~Applicants for an eVisa-B2 tourist visa must upload a round-trip ticket to Israel. No official page states a ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors travelling on an ETA-IL.~~ to The Population and Immigration Authority lists round trip tickets to Israel among the documents for an eVisa-B2 tourist visa. No official source we could read states a ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors travelling on an ETA-IL. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from No official source we could read states a fixed amount. eVisa-B2 applicants must prove sufficient funds for the visit with bank statements for the last three months, a bank letter, or another document showing the funds. to No official source we could read states a fixed amount. The Population and Immigration Authority asks eVisa-B2 applicants for proof of monetary means: bank account statements for the last three months, approval from the bank of financial feasibility, or a document attesting to sufficient funds for the visit. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from Cash and other means of payment (bank and travellers' cheques, bearer securities, negotiable instruments, payment cards) worth ILS 50,000 or more must be declared on entry and exit at any border crossing, and ILS 12,000 or more at the Nizana, Jordan River, Yitzhak Rabin, Taba and Allenby land crossings. At Allenby the declaration is made through a separate online service. to Israel's Tax Authority says anyone entering or leaving Israel must report cash, bank cheques, travellers' cheques, bearer securities, negotiable instruments and payment cards worth ILS 50,000 or more at any border crossing, and ILS 12,000 or more at the Nizana, Jordan River, Yitzhak Rabin and Taba crossings and the Allenby Border Crossing, which has its own online reporting service. (gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Gaza and within 500 m of the border with Gaza, and to parts of northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights; it says rocket fire can affect most areas of Israel and tells travellers to check Home Front Command for the latest guidance. Australia's Smartraveller advises reconsidering the need to travel to Israel and not travelling to the border areas with Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. to The UK government advises against all travel to Gaza, within 500m of the border with Gaza, and to parts of the West Bank, northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights; it says there is a risk of rocket and drone attacks throughout Israel and tells travellers to follow the instructions of Israeli Home Front Command. Australia's Smartraveller says to reconsider your need to travel to Israel overall and not to travel to border areas with Gaza (Palestine), Lebanon and Syria. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~No official seasonal guidance. The UK FCDO says flash flooding is a risk, particularly in the arid southern region of the Negev.~~ to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance. The UK government says roads can flood during extreme weather and that flash flooding is a risk, particularly in the arid southern region of the Negev. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— countryFacts.driving changed: from Israel is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states Israel's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national license. to Israel is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states Israel's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Israel— visaTypes.b2-visitor.feeNotes changed: from The Foreign Ministry's 2026 consular tariff for a B/2 visitor visa at Israeli missions: USD 32 or €28, charged at a local rate. Under the eVisa-B2 pilot, the Population and Immigration Authority says Indian and Sri Lankan passport holders residing in India and Sri Lanka can apply online, for a 105 NIS handling fee. to The Foreign Ministry's consular fee table for the B/2 visitor visa, updated for 2026: USD 32 or €28, with a local rate per country. Under the eVisa-B2 pilot, the Population and Immigration Authority says Indian and Sri Lankan passport holders residing in India and Sri Lanka can apply online; the eVisa-B2 handling fee is 105 NIS (non-refundable). (gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Digital nomad visa — method evidence changed: from ~~Applicants should always appear in person. All documents must be printed out and submitted as originals plus a photocopy where required.~~ to Passport(s) will be kept at the Consulate during the whole application process, and will be returned once the visa is approved and/or refused; (conslondra.esteri.it )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Source — also stated on changed: from ~~(not cited)~~ to https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/alcohol-tobacco-cash/index_en.htm (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity) changed: from Under the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(a)), a non-EU visitor's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years. to Under the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(a)), a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from ~~Cash of €10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.~~ to Cash of €10,000 or more (or its equivalent in other currencies) must be declared to customs when entering or leaving the EU. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.0) changed: from ~~Duty-free from outside the EU: 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of spirits, goods up to €300 (€430 arriving by air/sea).~~ to Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal gives a duty-free allowance of 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol. (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine); 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco) where the higher tobacco limit applies, since a higher or lower limit may apply depending on the EU country; and other goods worth up to €300, or €430 for travellers by air and sea. Under-17s are not entitled to a duty-free allowance for tobacco or alcohol. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.1) changed: from ~~No limits on goods for personal use when arriving from another EU country.~~ to Arriving from another EU country, Your Europe says no further payments are due on alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use and not for resale. Each EU country sets guideline quantities, which may not be lower than, for example, 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits; if customs suspect goods are not for your own use, you may be asked to prove that they are. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (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 Italy is among the 30 European countries that will require visa-exempt travellers to have an ETIAS travel authorisation. ETIAS 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, 2026Italy— Free text (faq.etias-when) changed: from ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official ETIAS website gives the application fee as EUR 20; applicants under 18 or over 70 are exempt from paying. to ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official ETIAS website gives the application fee as EUR 20. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (faq.us-need-visa) changed: from No. US passport holders can visit Italy and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need an ETIAS travel authorisation; the official ETIAS website gives the fee as EUR 20, and applicants under 18 or over 70 are exempt from paying. to No. The United States is on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806), whose nationals can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Italy is among the countries that will require visa-exempt travellers to have an ETIAS travel authorisation, which is not yet in operation; the official ETIAS website gives the application fee as EUR 20. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free.~~ to Children aged six to under 12: €45; under six: waived. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes) changed: from Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations. to Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate accepts; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspends some of the agreement's provisions. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes) changed: from Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75% of the standard €90 fee; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. to Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended (Article 5) at 75% of the fee charged under the applicable legislation; children aged 12 to under 18 are charged 50% of that fee, and children under 12 are exempt, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes) changed: from Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas, while allowing exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged six to under 12 pay €45 and children under six pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is suspended in whole for Russian citizens (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500). The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas, while allowing exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (summary) changed: from Italy is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and nationals of the countries on its visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90 under the Visa Code). The Foreign Ministry's Visto per l'Italia portal asks four questions to find out whether you need a visa for Italy. to Italy is part of the Schengen Area: EU citizens travel freely, and Swiss and EEA nationals enter with a valid identity card or passport; nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorisation is not yet in operation), and nationals of the countries on its visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90 under the Visa Code). The Foreign Ministry's Visa for Italy portal asks four questions to find out whether you need a visa for Italy. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (faq.schengen-cost) changed: from The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11. Under EU visa facilitation agreements, nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus pay €35 and nationals of Cabo Verde €67.50. It allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. to The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged six to under 12. Under EU visa facilitation agreements, nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus pay €35 and nationals of Cabo Verde 75% of the standard fee. Italy's Foreign Ministry says a short stay means up to 90 days in any 180-day period, calculated as a single period for all European countries using the EES. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (faq.digital-nomad) changed: from Yes, for self-employed workers. Italy's Consulate General in London lists a digital nomad visa for highly qualified self-employed workers and a separate remote worker visa for employees. It asks for proof of annual income of at least three times the minimum level set for exemption from health-care cost participation (€8,500), suitable lodging, health insurance covering the whole stay and at least six months' relevant work experience, and says processing may take up to 120 days. to Italy's Consulate General in London lists a digital nomad visa for the self-employed only and a separate remote worker visa for subordinate workers. For the digital nomad visa it asks for proof of a recognised highly qualified profession; annual income of at least triple the minimum level (€8,500) set for exemption from participation in public health costs; suitable lodging; health insurance covering all hospital and medical costs for the entire stay; and at least six months' work experience in the field; and it says applications may take up to 120 days to process. (conslondra.esteri.it )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (faq.how-long-stay) changed: from ~~Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. EU and EFTA citizens do not need a visa.~~ to Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and Italy's Foreign Ministry says this is calculated as a single period for all European countries using the EES. EU law says no entry visa may be imposed on EU citizens; Swiss nationals enter on a valid identity card or passport under the EU–Swiss agreement, and the EEA Agreement incorporates the EU free movement directive. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. No official source we could read requires visa-exempt visitors to hold insurance. to Schengen visa applicants must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000. The UK government says British visitors may need to show proof of travel insurance at Italian border control. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket) changed: from No official source we could read makes a return or onward ticket a condition of entry in itself. Italy's State Police lists sufficient means of subsistence for the stay and for the return journey among the entry conditions, and says showing a return ticket is sufficient proof of the means to return. to Italy's State Police lists sufficient means of subsistence for the intended stay and for the return among the entry conditions, and says showing a return ticket is sufficient proof. The UK government says British visitors may need to show a return or onward ticket at Italian border control. (poliziadistato.it )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from For admission for business, medical treatment, sports competitions, religious reasons, study, transit, transport or tourism, Italy sets means of subsistence on a sliding scale by trip length: for one traveler, €269.60 in total for stays of 1–5 days, €44.93 per day for 6–10 days, then a fixed sum plus a lower daily rate for longer stays (less per person for groups of two or more). to For admission for business, medical treatment, sports competitions, religious reasons, study, transit, transport or tourism, the State Police table sets means of subsistence by length of stay: for one person, €269.60 in total for 1–5 days, €44.93 per day for 6–10 days, then a fixed amount plus a daily amount for longer stays (lower amounts per person for two or more). (poliziadistato.it )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (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. There is nothing to submit in advance; the EU says registration can be quicker if you register some data beforehand at a self-service kiosk or through a national app, where available. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. to On a first crossing since the EU Entry/Exit System started, passport control officers take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints. The EU says this can be quicker if you register some data in advance using a self-service system at the border crossing point, where available, and/or a mobile application, if the country makes one available. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from ~~The UK government says crime levels are generally low, but bag-snatching and pickpocketing are more common in city centres and at major tourist attractions.~~ to The UK government says crime levels are generally low but there are higher levels of petty crime, particularly bag-snatching and pickpocketing, in city centres and at major tourist attractions. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Italy— Official sentences behind free text changed: from ~~(none)~~ to tips.ztl-zones, tips.tourist-tax, tips.validate-tickets, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp, visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes, visaTypes.student.feeNotes (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— summary changed: from Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Japan has reciprocal visa exemption arrangements with 74 countries and regions, and residents of several other countries can apply online for an official eVisa. Visit Japan Web lets arrivals register immigration and customs information in advance, and Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations through it. to Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Japan has reciprocal visa exemption arrangements with 74 countries and regions, and that people who need a short-term visa and reside in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom or the U.S.A. can apply online for a single-entry tourism visa. Registering on Visit Japan Web in advance and presenting its 2D code lets you go through immigration procedures smoothly, and Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations electronically through it. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— faq.us-need-visa changed: from No. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the United States among the 74 countries and regions with which Japan has reciprocal visa exemption arrangements, and says the period of stay granted on landing is 90 days for nationals of countries and regions other than Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei and Qatar. to No. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the United States among the 74 countries and regions with which Japan has reciprocal visa exemption arrangements, and says the period of stay granted upon landing permission is 90 days for countries and regions other than Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei and Qatar. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— faq.evisa-who changed: from Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says people who need a short-term visa and currently reside in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom or the United States can apply online, on the JAPAN eVISA site (evisa.mofa.go.jp), for a single-entry visa for tourism. For applications accepted from 1 July 2026, MOFA gives the fee as approximately 15,000 yen for a single-entry visa and approximately 30,000 yen for a multiple-entry visa. to Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says all foreign nationals who need a short-term visa and currently reside in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom or the U.S.A. can apply online for a visa to visit Japan for tourism (single-entry), through the JAPAN eVISA website. The eVISA site says that, effective July 1, 2026, the visa fee has been revised to 15,000 JPY. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— faq.vjw-what changed: from Visit Japan Web (vjw-lp.digital.go.jp) is the government's online service for registering immigration and customs information in advance; presenting its 2D code lets you go through immigration smoothly, and Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations through it. No official source we could read says it is mandatory. to Visit Japan Web is the Digital Agency's web service for immigration procedures (immigration clearance, customs declaration): by registering the information in advance and presenting the 2D code at the time of the procedures, you can go through them smoothly. Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations electronically through it. No official source we could read says it is mandatory. (vjw-lp.digital.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— faq.china-visa-free changed: from No. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists China among the nationalities that need a visa for a short-term stay in Japan, and China is not among the 74 countries and regions exempt from one. Chinese citizens apply at a Japanese embassy or consulate. to No. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists China among the countries and regions whose nationals all require a visa to enter Japan for a short-term stay. It says nationals of China who reside in China apply for the JAPAN eVISA through an accredited agency. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— faq.extend-stay changed: from The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says nationals of countries whose visa exemption arrangements permit stays of up to 6 months — Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom — must apply to the Regional Immigration Bureau for an extension before their permitted stay expires if they wish to stay more than 90 days. No official source we could read states an extension route for other visa-exempt visitors. to The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says nationals of countries whose visa exemption arrangements permit stays of up to 6 months — the countries marked Note 8: Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom — must apply to the Regional Immigration Bureau for an extension before their permitted stay expires if they wish to stay more than 90 days. No official source we could read states an extension route for other visa-exempt visitors. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— tips.evisa-scams changed: from ~~Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns of fraud websites that look like the JAPAN eVISA website, evisa.mofa.go.jp.~~ to Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns of fraud websites that look like the JAPAN eVISA website. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— tips.vjw changed: from The Digital Agency says that registering on Visit Japan Web (vjw-lp.digital.go.jp) in advance and presenting its 2D code lets you go through immigration smoothly, and Japan Customs recommends submitting customs declarations through it. to The Digital Agency says that by registering the information needed for immigration procedures on Visit Japan Web in advance and presenting its 2D code at the time of the procedures, you can go through them smoothly; Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations electronically through it. (vjw-lp.digital.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— tips.medications changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says Japan bans some medications, including Adderall, amphetamines, codeine and pseudoephedrine, even with a prescription.~~ to Canada's travel advice says certain medications are banned in Japan, including Adderall, amphetamines, codeine, methamphetamines and pseudoephedrine, and that you cannot bring banned substances with you, even with a prescription. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— tips.cash changed: from ~~The UK calls Japan a predominantly cash-based society where foreign cards can be hard to use, and says post offices, 7-Eleven stores and JP Post Bank have cash machines that accept some foreign cards.~~ to The UK government says Japan is still a predominantly cash-based society where you may have difficulty using credit and debit cards issued outside Japan, and that Japanese post offices, 7-Eleven stores and JP Post Bank have cash machines that will accept some foreign cards during business hours. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~The UK government says your passport must be valid for the length of your stay, with no additional period of validity required.~~ to The UK government tells British visitors their passport must be valid for the length of their stay, that no additional period of validity is required, and that they need a blank page for the visa stamp. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Japan. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs highly recommends international travel medical insurance for a trip to Japan. to No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Japan. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is highly recommended to purchase international travel medical insurance for your trip to Japan. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from JAPAN eVISA applicants must submit a document proving they can pay for their travel expenses: the eVISA's document check marks it as required for each nationality and place of residence we read it for. No amount is published. For visa-exempt visitors, no official Japanese source we could read states a funds requirement; the Government of Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask for proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay, along with a return or onward ticket and confirmed accommodation. to No official source we could read publishes an amount. The Government of Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay, along with a return or onward ticket and confirmed accommodation arrangements. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— entryRequirements.declarations.visit-japan-web changed: from Official service for registering immigration and customs information in advance; you present its 2D code at the immigration procedures. Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations electronically through it. to A Digital Agency web service for immigration procedures (immigration clearance, customs declaration): you register the information in advance and present its 2D code at the time of the procedures. Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations electronically through it. (vjw-lp.digital.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~Cash, checks and securities exceeding 1,000,000 JPY in total (or equivalent) must be declared on arrival and departure.~~ to Japan Customs says that when entering or departing Japan with means of payment — cash, checks, promissory notes or securities — exceeding ¥1,000,000 in total or its equivalent (¥100,000 if you are bound for North Korea), you must submit a declaration to Customs. (customs.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~Japan Customs gives an adult duty-free allowance of 3 bottles of alcohol (about 760 ml each), 200 cigarettes, 2 ounces of perfume and other goods worth under ¥200,000 in total.~~ to Japan Customs gives an adult duty-free allowance of 3 bottles of alcoholic beverages (approximately 760cc each), 200 cigarettes, 2 ounces of perfume, and other articles whose total overseas market value is under ¥200,000. (customs.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from Canada's travel advice says some medications are banned in Japan, including Adderall, amphetamines, codeine, methamphetamines and pseudoephedrine, even with a prescription. Otherwise you may bring a one-month supply of prescription medicine or a two-month supply of non-prescription medicine, with a doctor's note. to Canada's travel advice says certain medications are banned in Japan, including Adderall, amphetamines, codeine, methamphetamines and pseudoephedrine. It says you may bring a one-month supply of prescription medication or a two-month supply of non-prescription medication, as long as the medication does not contain narcotics (including codeine). (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— countryFacts.payments changed: from The UK calls Japan a predominantly cash-based society where cards issued outside Japan can be hard to use, and says post offices, 7-Eleven stores and JP Post Bank have cash machines that accept some foreign cards during business hours. Canada says credit cards are accepted in most major hotels and restaurants, but that many ATMs do not accept foreign debit cards. to The UK government says Japan is still a predominantly cash-based society where you may have difficulty using cards issued outside Japan, and that Japanese post offices, 7-Eleven stores and JP Post Bank have cash machines that will accept some foreign cards during business hours. Canada says credit cards are accepted in most major hotels and restaurants, and that ATMs are widely available but many don't accept foreign debit cards. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— countryFacts.safety changed: from Canada's travel advice says crimes against foreigners are low but increasing, that petty crime such as pickpocketing occurs from time to time, and that Japan is prone to earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding and volcanic eruptions; typhoons usually occur between June and October. to Canada's travel advice says crimes against foreigners are low but increasing and that petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs from time to time. It says Japan is prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding and volcanic eruptions, and that typhoons usually occur between June and October. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— visaTypes.evisa-single.feeNotes changed: from Paid online by credit card only. Open to people who need a short-term visa and reside legally in the countries and region the eVISA site lists, for a single-entry tourism stay. MOFA says a single-entry visa is valid for three months and is issued 5 working days from the day after the application is received when there is no problem with it; otherwise the application goes to the Ministry in Tokyo and may take more than a month. to Paid online by credit card only. Open to people who are not nationals of visa-exemption countries, reside legally in the countries and region the eVISA site lists, and apply for a single-entry tourism visa. MOFA says a single-entry visa is valid for three months, and that a visa is issued 5 working days from the day after the application is received when there is no particular problem with it; otherwise the application goes to the Ministry in Tokyo and issuance may take more than a month. (evisa.mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— visaTypes.short-term-single.feeNotes changed: from As a general rule paid in the local currency of the country where the Japanese embassy or consulate issuing the visa is located; depending on the purpose of the visit and nationality, no fee may be required or the amount may differ, and no fee is charged if the visa is not issued. MOFA says a single-entry visa is valid for three months. The Immigration Services Agency gives a Temporary Visitor a period of stay of 90, 30 or 15 days. to As a general rule paid in the local currency of the country (region) where the Japanese embassy or consulate-general issuing the visa is located; depending on the purpose of the visit and nationality, fees may not be required or the amount may differ, and no fee is charged if a visa is not issued. MOFA says a single-entry visa is valid for three months. The Immigration Services Agency gives a Temporary Visitor a period of stay of 90, 30 or 15 days. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— visaTypes.short-term-multiple.feeNotes changed: from As a general rule paid in the local currency where the issuing Japanese embassy or consulate is located. MOFA says multiple-entry visas can be issued to business travellers and others, are valid for one to five years and can be used any number of times during their validity. The Immigration Services Agency gives a Temporary Visitor a period of stay of 90, 30 or 15 days. to As a general rule paid in the local currency of the country (region) where the Japanese embassy or consulate-general issuing the visa is located. MOFA says multiple-entry visas can be issued to business travellers and others, are valid for one to five years and can be used any number of times during their validity. The Immigration Services Agency gives a Temporary Visitor a period of stay of 90, 30 or 15 days. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— visaTypes.work-coe.feeNotes changed: from MOFA recommends that an applicant for work or a long-term stay obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the regional immigration bureau in Japan before applying; without it, issuance typically takes one to three months. MOFA says a single-entry visa is valid for three months. to MOFA recommends that an applicant whose purpose is work or a long-term stay obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the regional Immigration bureau in Japan before applying; without it, issuance will take a long time (typically one to three months). MOFA says a single-entry visa is valid for three months. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Japan— Proof of funds required changed: from ~~{"required":true,"appliesTo":"visa-applicants"}~~ to {"required":null,"appliesTo":null} (evisa.mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— summary changed: from The Jordan Tourism Board says unrestricted nationalities can get a visa at Queen Alia International Airport or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt. The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site gives the visa fee as JOD 40 and says it is waived for travelers who buy the pass (which covers Petra and over 40 attractions) before arrival and stay at least two nights (3 days). Nationalities on the Interior Ministry's restricted list need prior approval from the Ministry of Interior or an embassy visa. to The Jordan Tourism Board says visitors may obtain a visa at any Jordanian embassy or consulate abroad, or, for unrestricted nationalities, at Queen Alia International Airport or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt. The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site gives the single-entry visa fee as 40 JDs and says the pass, which gives entry to over 40 attractions, waives it if bought before arrival for a stay of at least two consecutive nights. The Ministry of Interior says nationalities on its restricted list need prior approval. (international.visitjordan.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— us-need-visa changed: from Yes, but US citizens can get it on arrival. The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site gives the visa fee as JOD 40 and says it is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least two nights (3 days). The Jordan Tourism Board says visas are valid for one month and can be extended at any police station; the UK Foreign Office tells British nationals the single-entry visa is valid for 3 months and can be extended online for up to 6 months. to Yes, but the US is not on the Ministry of Interior's restricted list, and the Jordan Tourism Board says unrestricted nationalities can obtain a visa at Queen Alia International Airport or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt. The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site gives the fee as 40 JDs and says it is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least 2 whole nights (3 days). The Jordan Tourism Board says visas are valid for one month and can be extended at any police station; the UK Foreign Office tells British nationals the single-entry visa is valid for 3 months and can be extended online for up to 6 months. (moi.gov.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— jordan-pass-worth changed: from The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site sells three passes — 70 JD (one day at Petra), 75 JD (two consecutive days) and 80 JD (three consecutive days) — each with free entry to over 40 attractions, and the tourist visa fee is waived if you buy it before arrival and stay at least two nights (3 days). to The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site says the pass gives entry to over 40 of Jordan's tourist attractions, including Petra, Jerash and Wadi Rum, and includes the cost of your tourist entry visa, which is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least two consecutive nights. The UK Foreign Office says a Jordan Pass costs between 70 and 80 JOD and gives the minimum stay as 3 nights. (jordanpass.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— extend-stay changed: from Yes. The Jordan Tourism Board says the visa can be extended at any police station, and the UK Foreign Office says a visit visa can be extended online for up to 6 months and that you could be fined if you overstay. to Yes. The Jordan Tourism Board says the visa can be extended at any police station, and the Jordan Pass site says the single-entry visa can be extended there for extra fees. The UK Foreign Office says a visit visa can be extended online for up to 6 months and that you could get a fine if you overstay. (international.visitjordan.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— india-voa changed: from Yes. India is not on the Ministry of Interior's list of restricted nationalities — the ones that need prior approval — and the Jordan Tourism Board says unrestricted nationalities can get a visa at Queen Alia International Airport or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt. to Yes. India is not on the Ministry of Interior's list of restricted countries, which need prior approval, and the Jordan Tourism Board says unrestricted nationalities can obtain a visa at Queen Alia International Airport or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt. (moi.gov.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— jordan-pass changed: from The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site sells three passes, from 70 to 80 JD, with one to three days at Petra and free entry to over 40 attractions; the tourist visa fee is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least two nights (3 days). The UK Foreign Office gives the minimum as 3 nights and advises buying the pass only from the official website. to The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site says the pass gives entry to over 40 tourist attractions, including Petra, and waives the tourist visa fee if you buy it before arrival and stay at least two consecutive nights. The UK Foreign Office says the pass costs between 70 and 80 JOD, gives the minimum stay as 3 nights, and advises buying it only from the official website. (jordanpass.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— passportValidity changed: from The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date they arrive in Jordan. For visas applied for in advance, the Ministry of Interior's service cards ask for a copy of a passport or travel document valid for no less than 6 months. to The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive in Jordan. For visas applied for in advance, the Ministry of Interior's service cards ask for a copy of a passport or travel document valid for no less than 6 months. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— onwardTicket changed: from No official Jordanian source we could read states a general onward-ticket rule for visitors. The Ministry of Interior requires a return ticket of air arrivals who qualify through a residence of at least six months in a country whose nationals need no prior approval. to No official Jordanian source we could read states a general onward-ticket rule for visitors. The Ministry of Interior says ordinary-passport holders resident in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, GCC states, South Korea, EU states, the Nordic countries or the UK, with a residence valid for at least six months, can get a visa on arrival without prior approval, and that those arriving by air must hold a return ticket. (moi.gov.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— currencyLimits changed: from ~~Cash and bearer negotiable instruments worth more than JOD 10,000 in total (or the foreign-currency equivalent) must be declared to Customs on arrival and on departure.~~ to Jordan's Anti-Money Laundering Unit says every person arriving in or leaving Jordan must declare cash or bearer negotiable instruments whose total value exceeds JOD 10,000 or the equivalent in foreign currencies, on the prescribed form. (amlu.gov.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— 0 changed: from The UK Foreign Office says you must apply for approval to bring a drone into Jordan at least 10 working days before travel; without a permit the authorities hold the drone at the airport and you collect it when you leave. to The UK Foreign Office says you must apply for approval to take a drone into Jordan at least 10 working days before you travel; if you have not received a permit before you arrive, the authorities will hold the drone at the airport and you can collect it when you leave. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— 1 changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says penalties for illegal drugs are severe: even small amounts are a criminal offence, and you could be held for up to 2 weeks without charge.~~ to Canada's travel advice says penalties for illegal drugs are severe, that even possession or use of small amounts is a criminal offence, and that if accused of a drug offence you could be detained for up to 2 weeks without being charged. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— safety changed: from The FCDO reports Iranian strikes in Jordan since 8 July 2026, with renewed attacks and interceptions in and around Aqaba in early September, and warns of short-notice airspace closures. It advises against all travel within 3 km of the Syrian border. It advises staying away from military sites and strategic infrastructure, and following local instructions to shelter. to The UK FCDO says that since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations across the region, including Jordan, and that in early September renewed attacks and interceptions occurred in and around Aqaba; it warns that airspace could close at short notice. It advises against all travel within 3 km of the border with Syria, and advises staying away from areas around security or military facilities and strategic infrastructure and taking shelter if advised. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Jordan. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season usually runs from November to March, with a risk of flash floods in wadis and on roads, and that snowfall is infrequent but can close roads. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Jordan. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season usually extends from November to March, when heavy rain can result in flash floods in wadis and on roads and highways, and that snowfall is infrequent but can cause extensive road closures. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— feeNotes changed: from The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site says the fee is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least two nights (3 days); the UK Foreign Office gives the minimum as 3 nights. The same site says the fee is also waived for travelers who enter at the Wadi Araba border, stay at least 2 nights and leave by the same border, and lists South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan and Vatican City as nationalities exempt from the fee. to The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site says the fee is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least 2 whole nights (3 days); the UK Foreign Office gives the minimum as 3 nights. The same site says the fee is also waived for travellers who enter at the Wadi Araba border, stay at least 2 nights and leave by the same border, and lists South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan and Vatican City as nationalities exempt from the visa fees. (jordanpass.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— feeNotes changed: from ~~The Ministry of Interior's service allowance per person on the application, which is the only charge its service card states.~~ to The Ministry of Interior's service card gives a service allowance of two dinars per person in the regular application, the only fee it states. (moi.gov.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— feeNotes changed: from The Ministry of Interior's regular service allowance per person on the application. Its service card also lists an urgent service at JOD 100 for up to five people on one application, plus JOD 15 for each further person. to The Ministry of Interior's service allowance of two dinars per person in the regular application. Its service card also lists an urgent service at 100 dinars for up to five people on one application, plus 15 dinars for each further person. (moi.gov.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— gcc-residence changed: from Ordinary-passport holders who live in a GCC country — or in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, the EU, the Nordic countries or the UK — can get a visa on arrival without the Ministry of Interior's prior approval, provided their residence permit is valid for at least 6 more months; arrivals by air must also hold a return ticket. The same applies to holders of a Schengen or US visa valid for at least 6 months. Nationals of Nigeria, Iran and Bangladesh, and holders of travel documents, still need prior approval. to Jordan's Ministry of Interior says ordinary-passport holders resident in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, GCC states, South Korea, EU states, the Nordic countries or the UK can get a visa on arrival without prior approval if their residence is valid for at least six months, and that air arrivals must hold a return ticket; the same applies to holders of a Schengen or US visa valid for at least six months. It says ordinary-passport holders of Nigeria, Iran and Bangladesh, and holders of Arab and foreign travel documents (except those issued by the Vatican), need prior approval. (moi.gov.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Jordan— proofOfFunds changed: from ~~No official Jordanian source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors.~~ to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Jordan. (international.visitjordan.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— summary changed: from Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry lists visa-free stays of up to 30 days for ordinary passport holders from the EU, the US, the UK, China and many other countries, and up to 90 days for citizens of several neighbouring states including Russia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Citizens of the states on its e-Visa list can get a single-entry tourist eVisa through the Visa-Migration Portal on an invitation from the Kazakh side. to Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry table gives ordinary passport holders of, for example, Germany, France, the United States, the United Kingdom and China visa-free stays of up to 30 days, and citizens of Russia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan up to 90 days. Tourist electronic visas are issued to citizens of the states on its e-visa list, through the Visa and Migration Portal, in accordance with a valid invitation from the Kazakh side. (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— faq.need-visa changed: from Ordinary passport holders from the EU states, the US, the UK, Canada, Japan, China and many other countries enter visa-free for up to 30 days, per the Foreign Ministry's visa-regime table; citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Mongolia and Turkey, among others, get up to 90 days. Citizens of the states on the e-Visa list can get a tourist eVisa on the Visa-Migration Portal with an invitation from the Kazakh side. to It depends on your passport. Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry table gives ordinary passport holders of, for example, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan and China visa-free stays of up to 30 days, and citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Mongolia and Turkey, among others, up to 90 days. Tourist electronic visas are issued to citizens of the states on the Ministry's list through the Visa and Migration Portal, in accordance with a valid invitation from the Kazakh side. (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— faq.how-long-visa-free changed: from The Foreign Ministry's visa-regime table gives ordinary passport holders of the EU states, the US, the UK and China up to 30 days. Some allowances differ: up to 90 days for several neighbouring states and for Albania, Andorra, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino and Turkey, 60 days for the Dominican Republic, 28 days for Barbados, and 14 days for India, Iran, Hong Kong and Macau. The UK government's travel advice adds, for British nationals, a limit of 90 days without a visa in any 180-day period. to Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry table gives ordinary passport holders of, for example, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom and China up to 30 days. Other allowances differ: up to 90 days for citizens of Russia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan and of Albania, Andorra, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino and Turkey; up to 60 days for the Dominican Republic; up to 28 days for Barbados; and up to 14 days for India, Iran, Hong Kong and Macao. The UK government tells British nationals they can visit without a visa for up to 30 days, but must not stay more than 90 days without a visa in any 180-day period. (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— faq.registration changed: from The UK Foreign Office says your hotel or the person hosting you must register your arrival with the Kazakh authorities within 3 working days. The Foreign Ministry says holders of valid electronic visas are exempt from registration with the migration authorities. to The UK government says your hotel or the person hosting you must register your arrival with the Kazakh authorities within 3 working days of your arrival. Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry says foreign citizens who have valid electronic visas are exempted from registration in migration authorities. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— faq.evisa-how changed: from Eligible nationalities apply online at the Visa-Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz) for a single-entry tourist eVisa for a consular fee of US$60, on the strength of an invitation from the Kazakh side. It allows a stay of up to 30 days, and the Foreign Ministry's e-visa page says that eVisa holders may enter and leave Kazakhstan only through the checkpoints of the international airports of Nur-Sultan and Almaty; the Embassy in Washington's January 2026 notice says only through border crossing points of the international airports of Kazakhstan. to Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry says the electronic visa is issued through the Visa and Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz) in accordance with a valid invitation from the Kazakh side: you register on the portal, enter the invitation number sent by the inviting side, pay the consular fee online and print the visa. The consular fee for a single tourist visa is 60 US dollars. A tourist eVisa is issued with a single entry for up to 90 days and the right to stay no more than 30 days, and the Ministry's page says eVisa holders can enter and exit only through the checkpoints of the international airports of Nur-Sultan and Almaty; the Embassy in Washington's January 2026 notice says only through border crossing points of the international airports of Kazakhstan. (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— faq.russians-cis changed: from Yes. The Foreign Ministry's visa-regime table lists visa-free stays of up to 90 days for ordinary passport holders of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan; for Armenia and Azerbaijan it gives 90 days within 180 days. to Yes. Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry table lists visa-free stays of up to 90 days for ordinary passport holders of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan; for Armenia and Azerbaijan it gives up to 90 days within 180 days. (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— tips.host-registration changed: from The UK Foreign Office says your hotel or the person hosting you must register your arrival with the Kazakh authorities within 3 working days. If you stay in a private apartment, make sure your host does it. to The UK government says your hotel or the person hosting you must register your arrival with the Kazakh authorities within 3 working days of your arrival. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— tips.ride-hailing changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office advises against flagging down taxis and recommends licensed, pre-ordered taxi services to avoid unlicensed cabs and overcharging.~~ to The UK government says that to avoid accidentally using an unlicensed taxi or being overcharged, you should avoid flagging down taxis and use licensed pre-ordered taxi services whenever possible. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— tips.language changed: from ~~Kazakh is the state language, and the Constitution says Russian is officially used alongside it in state bodies.~~ to (removed) (travelrequirements.info )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from The UK government says your passport must be valid for at least 30 days from the date you arrive in Kazakhstan, and that if you have a visa for Kazakhstan, your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after your visa's expiry date. to The UK government says your passport must be valid for at least 30 days from the date you arrive in Kazakhstan and have at least one blank page, and that if you have a visa for Kazakhstan your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after your visa's expiry date. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)