Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. WHO records no minimum age for Kazakhstan, and any transit through such a country's airport counts, however short the stop. to WHO lists Kazakhstan as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who transited through the airport of such a country, regardless of the duration of the transit. The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— entryRequirements.declarations.migration-notification changed: from ~~Your hotel or the person hosting you must register your arrival with the Kazakh authorities within 3 working days of your arrival. If you stay privately, 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— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from Cash worth more than US$10,000 must be declared to customs on arrival. Foreign-currency cash worth more than US$10,000 may not be taken out of the country; a larger declared amount can be exported only in tenge. to The UK government says you must declare to customs if you arrive in Kazakhstan with cash worth more than 10,000 US dollars, and that foreign currency in cash worth more than 10,000 US dollars may not be exported; if such a value is declared it may only be exported in Kazakh tenge. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— countryFacts.payments changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says to carry cash when travelling to rural areas, as credit and debit cards may not be as widely accepted there as in major cities.~~ to Canada's travel advice says you should carry cash when travelling to rural areas, as credit and debit cards may not be as widely accepted as in major cities. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says robberies are uncommon in cities and rural areas but do happen, advises against walking alone at night and using unofficial taxis, and recommends licensed, pre-ordered taxi services instead of flagging taxis down. to The UK government says robberies are uncommon in cities and rural areas but do happen, advises avoiding walking alone at night and not using unofficial taxis, and recommends avoiding flagging down taxis and using licensed pre-ordered taxi services whenever possible. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes changed: from The Foreign Ministry's e-visa page gives a consular fee of US$60 for the single-entry tourist eVisa (US$80 for business and medical eVisas). The same page says an eVisa is issued on an invitation from the Kazakh side, that paid consular fees are not refundable, that you may enter and leave Kazakhstan on an eVisa only through the checkpoints of the international airports of Nur-Sultan and Almaty (the Embassy in Washington's January 2026 QazETA notice says only through border crossing points of the international airports of Kazakhstan), and that you must carry a printed copy of the eVisa at the border and during your stay. It also says an eVisa is valid only for its recipient and does not cover accompanying persons. to Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry e-visa page gives a consular fee of 60 US dollars for a single tourist visa (80 US dollars for business and medical treatment visas) and says paid consular fees are not refundable. It says an electronic visa is issued in accordance with a valid invitation from the Kazakh side, is valid only for the visa recipient and does not apply to accompanying persons, that foreigners can enter and exit on it 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), and that a printed electronic visa must be carried when crossing the border and during the stay. (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— summary changed: from All visitors to Kenya, including infants and children, need an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) from etakenya.go.ke before the journey (from USD 30), unless exempt: citizens of the East African Community partner states (up to 180 days) and nationals of the countries listed in the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Rules, 2025 for 90 or 60 days, among them South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica, Fiji, Singapore, Malaysia and Cyprus. Every traveller must also hold Inbound Travel Health Insurance issued under Kenya's Insurance Regulatory Authority (Ministry of Health, Gazette Notice No. 11492 of 30 July 2026). to Kenya's eTA portal says all visitors, including infants and children, must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before the start of their journey (the standard eTA costs USD 30), unless exempt under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Rules, 2025: citizens of the East African Partner States (up to 180 days) and nationals of the countries listed for 90 or 60 days, among them South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica, Fiji, Singapore, Malaysia and Cyprus. The Ministry of Health notice shown in the eTA application says all travellers must have valid Inbound Travel Health Insurance issued under the IRA (Gazette Notice No. 11492 of 30 July 2026). (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— faq.us-need-visa changed: from US citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for at etakenya.go.ke before the journey. The standard eTA costs USD 30 and allows one entry; the portal says processing typically takes three working days, and it does not state the length of stay. US citizens can also apply for a five-year multiple-entry eTA (USD 185). to The eTA portal's country list shows "ETA required" for the United States of America, so US citizens need an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before the start of their journey. The portal says the standard eTA costs USD 30 and allows entry once, that applications are generally processed within three business days, and that a five-year multiple-entry eTA for American nationals costs USD 185. It does not state the length of stay. (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— faq.eta-vs-visa changed: from The eTA portal says the eTA replaces traditional visa requirements for most travellers. It is a permission to travel, applied for online at etakenya.go.ke before entering Kenya and costing from USD 30, and holding one is not the final authority to enter: admissibility is decided at the point of entry. Citizens of the East African Community partner states and nationals of the countries listed in the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Rules, 2025, among them South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Singapore, Malaysia and Cyprus, are exempt. to The eTA portal says the eTA replaces traditional visa requirements for most travellers. It says an eTA offers permission to travel, must be applied for before entering Kenya (the standard eTA costs USD 30), and is not the final authority to enter: admissibility is determined at the point of entry. Citizens of the East African Partner States and nationals of the countries listed in the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Rules, 2025, among them South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Singapore, Malaysia and Cyprus, are exempt. (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— faq.how-early-eta changed: from The eTA portal says applications are usually processed in 3 days, with an urgent processing service available, and recommends applying at least 2 weeks before travel. The approved eTA must be shown at all departure and arrival points. to The eTA portal says applications are usually processed in 3 days, that there is an urgent processing service, and that it is recommended applications be submitted at least 2 weeks before travel. It says the approved eTA needs to be shown at all departure and arrival points. (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— faq.yellow-fever-needed changed: from WHO's country list gives a certificate requirement only for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. WHO recommends vaccination for travellers aged 9 months or over, except those staying only in certain areas, including the cities of Nairobi and Mombasa. The Government of Canada adds that Kenyan authorities regularly carry out spot checks for proof of yellow fever vaccination, and advises carrying a copy at all times. to WHO's country list gives a certificate requirement only for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. WHO recommends vaccination for travellers aged 9 months or over, but generally not for those whose itineraries are limited to certain areas, including the cities of Nairobi and Mombasa. The Government of Canada says the Kenyan authorities regularly carry out spot checks for proof of yellow fever vaccinations, and advises carrying a copy at all times. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— faq.safari-season changed: from No official source gives a best safari season. The Government of Canada says Kenya's two rainy seasons usually run from October to November and from March to mid-June, varying from year to year, and that seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel. It also says national parks do not accept cash. to No official source we could read names a best safari season. The Government of Canada says Kenya's two rainy seasons usually extend from October to November and from March to mid-June, varying from year to year, and that seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel. It also says national parks do not accept cash. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— tips.eta-official-site changed: from ~~Apply for the Kenya eTA only at the official portal etakenya.go.ke, where the fee starts at USD 30.~~ to Kenya's eTA portal says eTA applications must be completed only through its official website, etakenya.go.ke, or the official "Kenya Travel Authorisation" mobile application; the standard eTA costs USD 30. (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— tips.plastic-bags changed: from ~~The Government of Canada warns that plastic bags are illegal in Kenya — using or importing them can bring fines of up to USD 40,000, up to two years in prison, or both.~~ to The Government of Canada says the use, manufacture or importation of plastic bags, including garbage and shopping bags, is illegal in Kenya, and that convicted offenders, including tourists, can face fines of up to USD 40,000, up to two years of imprisonment, or both. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~The eTA portal lists a valid passport with a minimum of 6 months' validity and at least one blank page among the documents needed to apply.~~ to The eTA portal lists a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity with at least one blank page) among the documents to have before starting an application. (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from A yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) is required of travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. WHO recommends vaccination for all travellers aged 9 months or over, except those whose itineraries are limited to the North Eastern Province; Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Malindi and Tana River in the Coast Province; and the cities of Nairobi and Mombasa. to WHO's country list says proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. WHO recommends vaccination for all travellers aged 9 months or over, but generally not for those whose itineraries are limited to the entire North Eastern Province; Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Malindi and Tana River in Coastal Province; and the cities of Nairobi and Mombasa. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— entryRequirements.vaccinations.malaria changed: from The US CDC says malaria is transmitted in all areas of Kenya below 2,500 m, including game parks, with rare cases in the highly urbanized centre of Nairobi, and recommends prescription medicine to prevent malaria for travellers to those areas; for central Nairobi it recommends insect bite precautions only. to The US CDC recommends that travellers going to certain areas of Kenya take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. It gives the transmission areas as all areas (including game parks) below 2,500 m, with rare cases in the highly urbanized central part of Nairobi, where it recommends no chemoprophylaxis, only insect bite precautions and mosquito avoidance. (wwwnc.cdc.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from Kenya's Ministry of Health requires all travellers to Kenya to hold valid Inbound Travel Health Insurance issued under the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), under Gazette Notice No. 11492 (Vol. CXXVIII, No. 129, 30 July 2026). The eTA application shows this notice before payment and lets you check your insurance status or obtain the cover. No minimum cover or price is stated there. to A Ministry of Health notice shown in the eTA application says that, in accordance with Gazette Notice No. 11492 (Vol. CXXVIII, No. 129, 30 July 2026), all travellers to Kenya are required to have valid Inbound Travel Health Insurance issued under the IRA, and lets you check your insurance status or get the cover. No minimum cover or price is stated there. (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Kenya. The eTA application asks for a travel itinerary and an accommodation booking, not proof of funds.~~ to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Kenya. (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~Currency of USD 10,000 or more, or the equivalent, must be declared to customs on arrival.~~ to The Kenya Revenue Authority lists currency of USD 10,000 and above, or its equivalent, among what you should declare on arrival in Kenya; Canada's travel advice says amounts exceeding the equivalent of USD 10,000 must be declared to customs upon both arrival and departure. (kra.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from The Government of Canada says the use, manufacture or importation of plastic bags, including garbage and shopping bags, is illegal in Kenya; offenders, including tourists, can face fines of up to USD 40,000, up to two years in prison, or both. to The Government of Canada says the use, manufacture or importation of plastic bags, including garbage and shopping bags, is illegal in Kenya; convicted offenders, including tourists, can face fines of up to USD 40,000, up to two years of imprisonment, or both. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from The Kenya Revenue Authority's duty-free allowance: spirits (including liqueurs) or wine up to 1 liter, or wine up to 2 liters; perfume and toilet water up to half a liter, of which no more than a quarter may be perfume; and cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, tobacco and snuff up to 250 g in all. to The Kenya Revenue Authority lists these allowable limits: spirits (including liquors) or wine not exceeding one litre, or wine not exceeding two litres; perfume and toilet water not exceeding in all one half litre, of which not more than a quarter may be perfume; and cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, tobacco and snuff not exceeding in all 250 grammes. (kra.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— countryFacts.safety changed: from Because of the risk of terrorism from groups based in Somalia, the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Mandera County, parts of Wajir County, most of Garissa County and Lamu County except Lamu Island and Manda Island, and against all but essential travel to Garissa Town, Tana River County north of the Tana River as far as Saka, and the coast within 15 km between the Tana and Galana rivers. to Due to the risk of terrorism from groups based in Somalia, the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Mandera County, parts of Wajir County, Garissa County except Garissa Town and some other areas, and Lamu County except Lamu Island and Manda Island, and against all but essential travel to Garissa Town, Tana River County north of the Tana River as far as the town of Saka, and within 15km of the east coast between the Tana River and the Galana River. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official source gives a best season. The Government of Canada says Kenya's two rainy seasons usually run from October to November and from March to mid-June, varying from year to year, and that seasonal flooding, flash floods and mudslides can hamper overland travel. to No official source we could read names a best time to visit. The Government of Canada says Kenya's two rainy seasons usually extend from October to November and from March to mid-June, varying from year to year, and that seasonal flooding, including flash flooding and mudslides, can hamper overland travel. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kenya— visaTypes.eta.feeNotes changed: from From USD 30 for normal processing (up to 72 hours); expedited, immediate processing costs USD 100 more. The standard eTA allows one entry; the portal also lists a one-year multiple-entry eTA (USD 300), a five-year multiple-entry eTA for US citizens (USD 185) and a transit eTA (USD 20). Travellers who are not exempt need one, including infants and children. to The eTA portal says fees start at USD 30 for normal processing (which may take up to 72 hours) and that expedited, immediate processing costs an additional USD 100. It lists the standard eTA (entry once, USD 30), a one-year multi-entry eTA (USD 300), a five-year multi-entry eTA for American nationals (USD 185) and a transit eTA (USD 20). It says all visitors, including infants and children, must have an approved eTA unless exempt. (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— summary changed: from Kiribati waives visas for citizens of the countries and territories listed in its 2023 visa exemption order — including the UK, the US, China and Japan — who may stay up to 90 days in any 12 months. Everyone else must hold a visa to travel to Kiribati. The exemption order requires a passport valid for at least six months on the day of departure from Kiribati, and the UK government says you must hold a ticket for return or onward travel and enough funds for your stay. to Kiribati's Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 waives the requirement to hold a visa permitting travel to Kiribati for citizens of the countries and regions on its list, which includes the United Kingdom, the United States of America, China and Japan; the maximum stay under the exemption must not exceed 90 days in any 12-month period. Kiribati's Immigration Procedures say a non-citizen may travel to Kiribati only as the holder of a visa or as a person to whom a visa waiver applies. The exemption order requires a passport valid for not less than six months on the day of departure from Kiribati, and the UK government says you must hold a ticket for return or onward travel and enough funds for your stay. (mfa.gov.ki )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— faq.need-visa changed: from It depends on your passport. Kiribati's Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 waives the visa for citizens of the countries and territories it lists, including the UK, the US, China and Japan; they may stay up to 90 days in any 12 months. Everyone else must hold a visa to travel to Kiribati. to It depends on your passport. Kiribati's Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 waives the requirement to hold a visa permitting travel to Kiribati for citizens of the countries and regions on its list, which includes the United Kingdom, the United States of America, China and Japan; the maximum stay under the exemption must not exceed 90 days in any 12-month period. Kiribati's Immigration Procedures say a non-citizen may travel to Kiribati only as the holder of a visa or as a person to whom a visa waiver applies. (mfa.gov.ki )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— faq.voa-how changed: from Kiribati's Immigration Procedures say that a person without a visa waiver may travel to Kiribati only as the holder of a visa, and that applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner with an immigration officer. No official source we could read describes how to apply from abroad. to Kiribati's Immigration Procedures say a non-citizen may travel to Kiribati only as the holder of a visa or as a person to whom a visa waiver applies. To be granted a visitor visa, applicants must meet the generic temporary entry requirements for lodging an application, bona fide applicants, and health and character; meet the funds or sponsorship requirements; meet the onward travel requirements, if relevant; and be coming to Kiribati for a lawful purpose. The Procedures say a paper application is lodged on the date it is received at the Immigration office. No official source we could read describes how to apply from abroad. (mfa.gov.ki )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— faq.how-long-stay changed: from Kiribati's 2023 exemption order allows visa-exempt visitors up to 90 days in any 12-month period. The UK government says one month is normally granted on arrival and that you can apply for one-month extensions, up to a maximum of 3 extra months, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration in Bairiki, Tarawa. to Kiribati's Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 says the maximum stay under the exemption must not exceed 90 days in any given 12-month period. The UK government says British citizens can visit Kiribati without a visa for up to one month, that the authorities will normally grant a one-month stay on arrival, and that you can apply for one-month extensions, up to a maximum of 3 extra months, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration in Bairiki. (mfa.gov.ki )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— faq.insurance-required changed: from No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. The UK Foreign Office advises it all the same: anything beyond basic treatment usually means medical evacuation, so make sure your policy covers evacuation by air ambulance. to No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. The UK government says that if you need any non-basic medical treatment you will usually need medical evacuation from Kiribati, and to make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover evacuation by air ambulance plus the cost of medical treatment abroad and repatriation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— faq.money-and-cards changed: from The UK government says very few places accept credit cards, and ATMs are found at Bank of Kiribati and ANZ branches in Betio, Bairiki and Bikenibeu on Tarawa. Canada's travel advice says the currency is the Australian dollar, that there are a limited number of ATMs and that Visa and MasterCard are accepted at most hotels. to The UK government says very few places accept credit cards in Kiribati, and that there are ATMs at branches of the Bank of Kiribati and ANZ in Betio, Bairiki and Bikenibeu on Tarawa atoll. Canada's travel advice says the currency is the Australian dollar, that there are a limited number of ATMs and that Visa and MasterCard are accepted at most hotels. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— tips.bring-cash changed: from ~~The UK government says very few places accept credit cards, and that there are ATMs at Bank of Kiribati and ANZ branches in Betio, Bairiki and Bikenibeu on Tarawa.~~ to The UK government says very few places accept credit cards in Kiribati, and that there are ATMs at branches of the Bank of Kiribati and ANZ in Betio, Bairiki and Bikenibeu on Tarawa atoll. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— tips.medical-limits changed: from The UK government says medical facilities at the general hospital in Tarawa are modest, that medicines are generally not available so you should bring any you need, and that any non-basic treatment usually means medical evacuation, so your insurance should cover evacuation by air ambulance. to The UK government says medical facilities at the general hospital in Tarawa are modest, that prescription and non-prescription medicines are generally not available so you should bring any medicines you need with you, and that if you need any non-basic medical treatment you will usually need medical evacuation, so you should have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover evacuation by air ambulance. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— tips.flight-schedules changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says severe rainstorms in the November to April rainy season can hamper air and sea travel.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy seasons in the South Pacific extend from November to April, and that severe rainstorms can cause flooding and landslides, which can hamper overland, maritime and air travel. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from Kiribati's Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 requires visa-exempt visitors to hold a passport valid for at least 6 months on the day they leave Kiribati. The UK government says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have at least 2 blank pages. to Kiribati's Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 requires visa-exempt visitors to hold a passport valid for not less than six months on the day of departure from Kiribati. The UK government says that to enter Kiribati, your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have at least 2 blank pages. (mfa.gov.ki )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for visitors to Kiribati. The UK Foreign Office says anything beyond basic treatment usually means medical evacuation, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover evacuation by air ambulance, treatment abroad and repatriation. to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for visitors to Kiribati. The UK government says that if you need any non-basic medical treatment you will usually need medical evacuation from Kiribati, and to make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover evacuation by air ambulance plus the cost of medical treatment abroad and repatriation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from The UK government says you must hold a ticket for return or onward travel and enough funds for your stay. Kiribati's Immigration Procedures say an immigration officer may ask arriving passengers for evidence of onward travel arrangements. For visitor visa applicants, the Procedures require the means to leave Kiribati, such as travel tickets out of Kiribati. to The UK government says you must hold a ticket for return or onward travel and enough funds for your stay. Kiribati's Immigration Procedures say arriving non-citizens must produce, if required by an immigration officer, travel tickets or evidence of onward travel arrangements, and that visitor visa applicants are required to have the means to leave Kiribati, such as actual travel tickets out of Kiribati to a country they have a right of entry to. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from Kiribati's Immigration Procedures say an immigration officer may ask arriving passengers for evidence of funds for their maintenance or of sponsorship; no amount is stated. The UK government says you must have enough funds for your stay. Visitor visa applicants must meet the funds or sponsorship requirements. to Kiribati's Immigration Procedures say arriving non-citizens must produce, if required by an immigration officer, evidence of funds for maintenance or of sponsorship, and that visitor visa applicants must meet the funds or sponsorship requirements. The UK government says you must have enough funds for your stay. No official source we could read states an amount. (mfa.gov.ki )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— entryRequirements.declarations.arrival-card changed: from Arriving passengers complete an arrival card, which Kiribati's Immigration Procedures treat as their application for entry permission. The UK government says there is a strict quarantine regime for importing food, plant and animal (including fish) products. to Kiribati's Immigration Procedures say arriving non-citizens present themselves to an immigration officer with a completed arrival card, thereby making an application for entry permission and a visa (if a visa waiver applies). The UK government says there is a strict quarantine regime for importing food, plant and animal (including fish) products to Kiribati. (mfa.gov.ki )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK government says the wet season, normally November to April, can bring strong winds and sea swells, with flooding and coastal inundation disrupting essential services, and advises drinking only boiled or bottled water. Canada reports organized crime, mostly drug-related, in Kiribati waters. to The UK government says that during the wet season, which normally runs from November to April, there can be strong winds and sea swells, and that flooding and coastal inundation can cause disruption to essential services and infrastructure; it advises drinking and using only boiled or bottled water. Canada's travel advice says there have been reports of organized crime in Kiribati waters, the majority of them drug related. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kiribati— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the rainy season in the South Pacific runs from November to April, when severe rainstorms can disrupt travel and essential services.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy seasons in the South Pacific extend from November to April, and that severe rainstorms can hamper travel and reduce the provision of essential services such as water and power. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— summary (text) changed: from Kosovo waives short-stay visas (stays under 3 months) for the EU and Schengen area, the US, UK and Canada, most of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Gulf states, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Israel, Turkey and much of the Pacific, and for its neighbors; holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or a biometric residence permit issued by a Schengen state can also visit for up to 15 days without a Kosovo visa. Other nationalities, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, apply at a Kosovo embassy. to Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the countries whose citizens need no short-stay visa (stays under 3 months) — among them EU states, the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Israel, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and its neighbours Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. Holders of a valid multi-entry Schengen visa or a biometric residence permit issued by a Schengen state can also stay up to 15 days without a Kosovo visa. Other nationalities, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is not on the list, apply in person at a Kosovo diplomatic or consular mission. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— faq.need-visa (text) changed: from Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the nationalities that need no short-stay visa (stays under 3 months), including EU and Schengen-area citizens, the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Israel, the Gulf states, most of Latin America and the Caribbean, many Pacific island states, and its neighbors Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or a Schengen biometric residence permit can also enter visa-free for up to 15 days. Other nationalities, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, apply at a Kosovo embassy. to Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the countries whose citizens need no short-stay visa (stays under 3 months), including EU and Schengen states, the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Israel, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and its neighbours Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. Holders of a valid multi-entry Schengen visa or a Schengen biometric residence permit can also enter visa-free for up to 15 days. Other nationalities, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is not on the list, apply in person at a Kosovo diplomatic or consular mission. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— faq.schengen-visa-entry (text) changed: from Yes — holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, or of a biometric residence permit issued by a Schengen state, can enter Kosovo without a Kosovo visa for up to 15 days. Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs names no such exemption for US or UK visas. to Yes — Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says holders of a valid multi-entry Schengen visa, or of a valid biometric residence permit issued by a Schengen state, can enter Kosovo without a Kosovo visa, for a stay limited to 15 days. It names no such exemption for US or UK visas. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— faq.currency (text) changed: from ~~The euro. Canada's travel advice says Kosovo's economy is largely cash-based, with credit cards accepted in some larger establishments and cash machines in urban centres.~~ to The euro: the UK government says to carry cash in euros to pay for local car insurance, and Canada's travel advice says Kosovo's economy is largely cash-based, with credit cards accepted in some larger establishments and banking machines in urban centres. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— faq.kosovo-passport-holders (text) changed: from Regulation (EU) 2023/850 exempts holders of biometric passports issued by Kosovo from the visa requirement for travel to the EU Member States, from 1 January 2024 at the latest. No official source we could read covers how other countries treat the passport. to Regulation (EU) 2023/850 exempts holders of biometric passports issued by Kosovo from the visa requirement for travel to the EU Member States, from the start of ETIAS or 1 January 2024, whichever came first. No official source we could read covers how other countries treat the passport. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— tips.north-kosovo (text) changed: from Canada advises against non-essential travel to northern Kosovo, and the UK government warns that protests in Zvečan, Zubin Potok, Leposavić and north Mitrovica have at times turned violent and advises avoiding large crowds and demonstrations. to Canada advises against non-essential travel to northern Kosovo, and the UK government says protests in Zvečan, Zubin Potok, Leposavić and Mitrovica north of the Ibar have at times turned violent and advises avoiding large crowds and demonstrations. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— tips.visa-holders-shortcut (text) changed: from If you hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or a Schengen biometric residence permit, you can enter Kosovo without a Kosovo visa for a short visit of up to 15 days. US and UK visas are not on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' list. to If you hold a valid multi-entry Schengen visa or a Schengen biometric residence permit, Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says you can enter Kosovo without a Kosovo visa for a stay of up to 15 days. US and UK visas are not on its list of special categories. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— tips.car-insurance (text) changed: from ~~Driving in? The UK government says European Green Card insurance is not valid in Kosovo, so buy local third-party insurance at the border or in the nearest town and carry euros in cash to pay for it.~~ to Driving in? The UK government says European green card insurance is not valid in Kosovo, so buy local third-party insurance at the border or in the nearest town and carry enough euros in cash to pay for it. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— entryRequirements.passportValidity (text) changed: from Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires visa applicants to show a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond their planned departure from Kosovo, with at least two blank pages. It states no separate rule for visa-free visitors; the UK government says a British passport must be undamaged and valid for the length of the stay. Citizens of EU and Schengen states, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the Holy See, Albania, Montenegro and Serbia can enter with a valid biometric ID card. to Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires visa applicants to show a travel document valid for at least 3 months beyond their departure from Kosovo, with at least two blank pages. It states no separate rule for visa-free visitors; the UK government says a passport must be undamaged and valid for the duration of the stay. Citizens of EU and Schengen states, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the Holy See, Albania, Montenegro and Serbia can enter with a valid biometric ID card. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— entryRequirements.travelInsurance (text) changed: from Visa applicants must show health insurance valid in Kosovo for the whole stay, according to Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-free visitors. The UK government says Kosovo's public health system is poorly funded and advises adequate travel health insurance. to Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visa applicants must show health insurance valid in Kosovo for the whole stay. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-free visitors. The UK government says Kosovo's public health system is poorly funded and advises adequate travel health insurance. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— entryRequirements.onwardTicket (text) changed: from ~~No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement. Visa applicants must show they can pay for the stay and for the journey home or on to a third country.~~ to No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement. Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visa applicants must prove they can cover the stay and the return to their country of origin or transit to a third country. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds (text) changed: from ~~Visa applicants must prove sufficient funds for the stay and for the return or onward journey, and give proof of accommodation or of sufficient means to pay for it. No fixed amount is published.~~ to Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visa applicants must prove sufficient funds for the stay and for the return or onward journey, and give evidence of accommodation or of sufficient means to pay for it. No official source we could read states a fixed amount. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits (text) changed: from ~~Cash of €10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared to Kosovo Customs on entry and exit.~~ to Kosovo Customs says everyone entering or leaving Kosovo with monetary instruments worth €10,000 or more (or the equivalent in foreign currency) must declare them to customs officers. (dogana.rks-gov.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 (text) changed: from Kosovo Customs allows each traveller aged 17 or over to bring in duty-free 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 50 g of tobacco), 1 litre of spirits over 22% (or 1 litre of weaker spirits or sparkling wine) and 2 litres of still wine. to Kosovo Customs allows travellers aged 17 or over to bring in duty-free 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 50 g of smoking tobacco), 1 litre of spirits over 22% (or 1 litre of weaker spirits or sparkling wine) and 2 litres of still wine. (dogana.rks-gov.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 (text) changed: from ~~The UK government says European Green Card vehicle insurance is not valid in Kosovo: buy local third-party insurance at the border or in the nearest town, and carry enough euros in cash to pay for it.~~ to The UK government says European green card vehicle insurance is not valid in Kosovo: buy local third-party insurance at the border or in the nearest town, and carry enough euros in cash to pay for it. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— countryFacts.payments (text) changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says Kosovo's economy is largely cash-based, with credit cards accepted in some larger establishments and cash machines in urban centres.~~ to Canada's travel advice says Kosovo's economy is largely cash-based, with credit cards accepted in some larger establishments and banking machines in urban centres. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— countryFacts.safety (text) changed: from The UK government's travel advice says the political situation is generally stable, but there is a risk of protests in the northern municipalities of Zvečan, Zubin Potok and Leposavić and in Mitrovica north of the Ibar, which have at times turned violent; Canada advises against non-essential travel to Leposavić, North Mitrovica, Zubin Potok and Zvečan. The UK government says pickpockets operate in airports and on public transport, and in September 2026 it reported large evening gatherings in Pristina and other urban centres, advising travellers to allow extra time and stay away from large crowds. to The UK government's travel advice says the political situation is generally stable, but there is a risk of protests in the northern municipalities of Zvečan, Zubin Potok and Leposavić and in Mitrovica north of the Ibar, which have at times turned violent; Canada advises against non-essential travel to Leposavić, North Mitrovica, Zubin Potok and Zvečan. The UK government says pickpockets operate in airports and on public transport, and on 23 September 2026 it reported large evening gatherings in Pristina and other urban centres, advising travellers to allow extra time and stay away from large crowds. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit (text) changed: from No official source we checked gives seasonal guidance for Kosovo. Canada's travel advice says forest fires are common between June and September, and heavy rains in spring and summer can cause flooding and landslides. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Kosovo. Canada's travel advice says forest fires are common between June and September, and heavy rains, particularly in spring and summer, can cause flooding and landslides. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— visaTypes.kosovo-c.feeNotes (text) changed: from Application fee for a short-stay visa, set by Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry says to check the page of the Kosovo embassy or consulate where you apply for the details of the bank where the payment is made. to Application fee for a short-stay visa, set by Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry says to check the website of the Kosovo diplomatic or consular mission where you apply for the details of the bank where the payment is made. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— visaTypes.kosovo-d.feeNotes (text) changed: from For stays longer than 3 months. Exempt: holders of diplomatic and official passports, children under 6, and pupils, students and accompanying teachers on visits for study or training. The Ministry says to check the page of the Kosovo embassy or consulate where you apply for the details of the bank where the payment is made. to For stays longer than 3 months. Exempt: holders of diplomatic and official passports, children under 6, and pupils, students and accompanying teachers on visits for study or training. The Ministry says to check the website of the Kosovo diplomatic or consular mission where you apply for the details of the bank where the payment is made. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa (text) changed: from Nationals who otherwise need a visa can enter Kosovo without one, for up to 15 days, if they hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or a valid biometric residence permit issued by a Schengen state. Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs names no such exemption for US or UK visas. to Nationals who otherwise need a visa can enter Kosovo without one, for a stay limited to 15 days, if they hold a valid multi-entry Schengen visa or a valid biometric residence permit issued by a Schengen state. Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs names no such exemption for US or UK visas. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— textQuotes changed: from ~~0 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences~~ to 25 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences (added/updated: summary, faq.need-visa, faq.schengen-visa-entry, faq.kosovo-serbia-travel, faq.currency, faq.is-kosovo-schengen, faq.kosovo-passport-holders, tips.serbia-entry-stamp, tips.north-kosovo, tips.visa-holders-shortcut, tips.car-insurance, tips.cash-euros, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.proofOfFunds, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, entryRequirements.customs.notes.0, entryRequirements.customs.notes.1, countryFacts.payments, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit, visaTypes.kosovo-c.feeNotes, visaTypes.kosovo-d.feeNotes, visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa) (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— alsoStatedOn changed: from ~~(not cited)~~ to cited as alsoStatedOn: https://ambasadat.net/visas/ (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— alsoStatedOn changed: from ~~(not cited)~~ to cited as alsoStatedOn: https://dogana.rks-gov.net/Individs/Index?individId=1076 (dogana.rks-gov.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— alsoStatedOn changed: from ~~(not cited)~~ to cited as alsoStatedOn: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/entry-requirements (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— alsoStatedOn changed: from ~~(not cited)~~ to cited as alsoStatedOn: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— alsoStatedOn changed: from ~~(not cited)~~ to cited as alsoStatedOn: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/health (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— summary changed: from Kuwait's Ministry of Interior issues a single-entry tourist visa (KWD 3, varying with nationality; valid for one month from issue, for stays of up to three months) online or on arrival at Kuwait International Airport to nationals of the countries it lists, including the US, the UK, all EU member states, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea. Holders of a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist visa of a nationality offered on the platform's nationality check can apply for the eVisa online. to Kuwait's Ministry of Interior says nationals of the countries it lists, among them the US, the UK, Germany, France, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea, can obtain a tourist visa through its official website or on arrival at Kuwait International Airport. The visa is valid for one month from issue, allows a single entry and a stay of up to three months from entry, and costs KWD 3, a fee it says may vary with nationality. (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— need-visa changed: from Nationals of the countries the Ministry of Interior lists, including the US, the UK, all EU member states, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea, can obtain a tourist visa online or on arrival at Kuwait International Airport (KWD 3, varying with nationality). Other nationalities can apply for the eVisa online if they hold a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist visa; holders of a US, UK, Schengen or GCC residence permit may qualify, depending on their occupation. The Ministry's visa platform says the family visa usually requires a family member residing in Kuwait to submit the request, and that a local company is required to apply for a business visit. to Kuwait's Ministry of Interior says nationals of the countries it lists, among them the US, the UK, Germany, France, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea, can obtain a tourist visa through its official website or on arrival at Kuwait International Airport, for KWD 3 (a fee that may vary with nationality). It lists eligible professions for GCC residents. Its visa platform says the family visa usually requires a family member residing in Kuwait to submit the request, and that a local company is required to apply for a business visit. (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— voa-how changed: from Nationals of the eligible countries can obtain the tourist visa on arrival at Kuwait International Airport. The Ministry of Interior gives the fee as KWD 3, varying with nationality, and the stay as up to three months from entry. Canada's travel advice recommends applying for the eVisa before arrival to avoid delays or complications on entry. to Kuwait's Ministry of Interior says nationals of the eligible countries can obtain the visa on arrival at Kuwait International Airport, that the fee is KWD 3 and may vary with nationality, and that visa holders can stay up to three months from the date of entry. Canada's travel advice says you should apply for an electronic visa before arrival to avoid delays or complications on entry. (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— evisa-cost changed: from The Ministry of Interior gives the tourist visa fee as KWD 3 and says it may vary with the visitor's nationality; the applicable fee is shown when you complete the online application on kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw. to Kuwait's Ministry of Interior gives the tourist visa fee as KWD 3 and says it may vary with the visitor's nationality; its visa platform says the applicable fee is displayed when you complete the online application form. (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— israeli-stamp changed: from The UK government's travel advice says travellers whose passports contain an Israeli stamp may be refused a visa or entry, and Canada's travel advice reports Canadians being denied entry because of Israeli visas or stamps, or Egyptian or Jordanian border stamps from crossings with Israel. to The UK government's travel advice says that if your passport contains an Israeli stamp you may be refused a visa or entry to Kuwait, and Canada's travel advice says Canadians have been denied entry because their passports bore an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp issued by an office bordering Israel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— alcohol changed: from No. Canada's travel advice says possession and consumption of alcohol are illegal in Kuwait and that alcohol cannot be legally purchased or imported; penalties include heavy fines, imprisonment or deportation. to No. Canada's travel advice says possession and consumption of alcohol is illegal in Kuwait, that alcohol cannot be legally purchased or imported, and that penalties include heavy fines, imprisonment or deportation. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— israeli-stamps changed: from The UK government's travel advice says that if your passport contains an Israeli stamp, you may be refused a visa or entry to Kuwait; Canada's travel advice reports Canadians being denied entry because of Israeli visas or stamps, or Egyptian or Jordanian border stamps from crossings with Israel. to The UK government's travel advice says that if your passport contains an Israeli stamp you may be refused a visa or entry to Kuwait; Canada's travel advice says Canadians have been denied entry because their passports bore an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp issued by an office bordering Israel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— summer-heat changed: from Canada's travel advice says Kuwait faces extreme heat, especially from June to August, with temperatures well above 40°C and high humidity, and that the symptoms of dehydration and heatstroke, which can both be fatal, are worth knowing. to Canada's travel advice says Kuwait faces extreme heat, especially in the summer between June and August, with temperatures well above 40°C and high humidity, and advises knowing the symptoms of dehydration and heatstroke, which can both be fatal. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— ramadan-etiquette changed: from The UK government's travel advice says that during Ramadan you should not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime, including in your car, and that hotels and restaurants serving food in fasting hours may screen you from Muslim guests. to The UK government's travel advice says that during Ramadan you should not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime, including in your car, and that hotels and restaurants providing food or drink in fasting hours may separate you from Islamic guests, for example with screens. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— official-portal changed: from ~~Kuwait's tourist eVisa is issued through the Ministry of Interior's Kuwait Visa platform (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw).~~ to The Embassy of Kuwait in Japan says the visa can be applied for online on the Kuwait Ministry of Interior's website, the Kuwait Visa platform (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw), which the Ministry operates. (kuwait-embassy.or.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival in Kuwait.~~ to Kuwait's Ministry of Interior says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Kuwait. (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— currencyLimits changed: from The UK Foreign Office says cash or travellers' cheques worth KWD 3,000 or more must be declared when you bring them into Kuwait; you get a certified declaration, and without one the money could be seized when you leave. to The UK Foreign Office says to declare cash or travellers' cheques worth KWD 3,000 or more when you bring them into Kuwait; you will get a certified declaration, and if you do not, your money could be seized when you leave. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— 1 changed: from The UK government's travel advice says all visitors must obtain permission from the Kuwaiti authorities before arrival to carry certain prescription drugs, including many commonly prescribed medications. to The UK government's travel advice says that under new rules in Kuwait all visitors must obtain permission from the Kuwaiti authorities before arrival to carry certain prescription drugs, including many commonly prescribed medications. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— payments changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says credit cards and US dollars are widely accepted and ATMs are available nationwide, but that taxi drivers usually accept payment only in cash.~~ to Canada's travel advice says credit cards and U.S. dollars are widely accepted and ATMs are available nationwide, and that taxi drivers usually only accept payment in cash. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— safety changed: from The FCDO reports strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in Kuwait, among other places in the region, since 8 July 2026, and warns of short-notice airspace closures; Kuwait International Airport is operating from Terminals 4 and 5 on reduced schedules. It advises staying away from areas around security or military facilities and taking shelter if advised to. The FCDO also says violent crime against foreigners is rare. 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 Kuwait, and warns that airspace could close at short notice; it says Kuwait International Airport is operating through Terminals 4 and 5 and that flight schedules remain reduced. It advises staying away from areas around security or military facilities and taking shelter if advised. It says violent crime against foreigners is rare. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— bestTimeToVisit changed: from Canada's travel advice says Kuwait faces extreme heat, especially from June to August, with temperatures well above 40°C and high humidity; sand and dust storms may occur between May and August, and the rainy season, with occasional heavy rain and flooding, runs from November to April. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says Kuwait faces extreme heat, especially between June and August, with temperatures well above 40°C and high humidity; that sand and dust storms may occur in the summer months, especially between May and August; and that the rainy season extends from November to April, with occasional heavy rains that may cause major flooding. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— feeNotes changed: from ~~Paid online. The Ministry of Interior gives the tourist visa fee as KWD 3 and says it may vary with the visitor's nationality; the applicable fee is shown when you complete the online application.~~ to Paid online. Kuwait's Ministry of Interior gives the tourist visa fee as KWD 3 and says it may vary with the visitor's nationality; the applicable fee is displayed when you complete the online application form. (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— feeNotes changed: from ~~Nationals of the eligible countries can obtain the tourist visa on arrival at Kuwait International Airport. The Ministry of Interior gives the fee as KWD 3, varying with nationality.~~ to Kuwait's Ministry of Interior says nationals of the eligible countries can obtain the tourist visa on arrival at Kuwait International Airport, and gives the fee as KWD 3, varying with nationality. (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— us-visa changed: from Holders of a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist visa can apply online for Kuwait's tourist eVisa whatever their nationality. Holders of a US, UK, Schengen or GCC residence permit are asked their occupation, and eligibility depends on it. to Kuwait's Ministry of Interior lists eligible professions for GCC residents applying for the tourist visa (among them doctors, pharmacists, lawyers, engineers, managers and businessmen) and asks them for a copy of the GCC residency clearly indicating the profession. (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (summary) changed: from Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal lists visa-free stays of up to 30 days for many nationalities, including EU states, the UK and the US. The Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens gives longer visa-free stays to some: up to 90 days in every 180 for Eurasian Economic Union citizens and for Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Mongolia and Moldova, up to 60 days in every 120 for Uzbekistan, and up to 180 days in every 360 for Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. Other nationalities on the portal, except Afghanistan, can apply for a Tourist e-Visa there. to Kyrgyzstan's Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens lets citizens of the countries in its Annex 1 — among them Australia, the UK, Germany, Canada, the US and Japan — stay visa-free for a total of 30 days in every 60-day period. It allows longer visa-free stays to some: up to 90 days in every 180 for citizens of Eurasian Economic Union states and of Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Mongolia and Moldova, up to 60 days in every 120 for Uzbekistan, and up to 180 days in every 360 for Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' e-Visa portal says citizens of certain countries are eligible for the e-Visa if they meet the required criteria. (cbd.minjust.gov.kg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (faq.need-visa) changed: from The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' e-Visa portal lists visa-free stays of up to 30 days for many nationalities, including EU states, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and Japan; under the Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens, citizens of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain get up to 180 days in every 360, citizens of Eurasian Economic Union states and of Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Mongolia and Moldova up to 90 days in every 180, and Uzbek citizens up to 60 days in every 120. Other nationalities on the portal, except Afghanistan, apply for a visa online at evisa.e-gov.kg. to Kyrgyzstan's Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens lets citizens of the countries in its Annex 1 — among them Australia, the UK, Germany, Canada, the US and Japan — stay visa-free for a total of 30 days in every 60-day period; citizens of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain up to 180 days in every 360; citizens of Eurasian Economic Union states and of Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Mongolia and Moldova up to 90 days in every 180; and Uzbek citizens up to 60 days in every 120. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' e-Visa portal says you complete the online application and pay by card instead of applying through a Kyrgyz mission, and that citizens of certain countries are eligible if they meet the required criteria. (cbd.minjust.gov.kg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (faq.sixty-days) changed: from The visa-free allowance for the main list of nationalities is up to 30 days. The UK Foreign Office puts it, for British visitors, as up to 30 calendar days in each 60-day period. For longer stays look into a visa or residence permit. to Kyrgyzstan's Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens gives citizens of the countries in its Annex 1 a total of 30 days in every 60-day period, and the UK Foreign Office puts it, for British visitors, as stays of up to 30 calendar days without a visa for each 60-day period, after which UK nationals must either leave or obtain the appropriate documents. (cbd.minjust.gov.kg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (faq.evisa-how) changed: from Applications are made online at evisa.e-gov.kg and paid by card. The portal says the tourist visa (type TS) is issued with a validity of up to 30 calendar days, and gives an application review period of 5 working days. No official source we could read states the fee. to The e-Visa portal says you complete the online application form and pay with a credit or debit card instead of applying through a Kyrgyz mission. It says the Tourist Visa (type "TS") is issued for short-term stays for tourism with a validity of up to 30 calendar days, and gives an application review period of 5 working days. It says the visa fee depends on visa category, type and period; no official source we could read states the amount. (evisa.e-gov.kg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (faq.registration) changed: from The UK FCDO says visitors staying more than 30 calendar days must either leave before the 30 days end or register online with the State Registration Service within 5 days of entry, and that anyone staying with a property owner for longer than 30 days must register together with the owner. to The UK Foreign Office says that if you're visiting Kyrgyzstan for more than 30 calendar days, you must either leave before the 30 calendar day period ends or register online with the State Registration Service within 5 days of entry, and that if you stay with someone who owns a property in Kyrgyzstan for longer than 30 calendar days, you and the property owner must register at the State Registration Service. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (faq.trekking-safe) changed: from The UK FCDO says trekking often involves very remote areas with a high risk of avalanches, landslides and rockfalls, fast-changing weather and possible snow at altitude even in summer, and that mountain rescue is a basic volunteer service. It advises using a reputable trekking agency, not trekking alone and getting insurance for high-altitude activity. to The UK Foreign Office says trekking in Kyrgyzstan often involves travelling to very remote areas with a high risk of avalanches, landslides and rockfalls, that weather can change very quickly and there is a possibility of snow at higher altitudes even in summer, and that there is a basic mountain rescue service staffed by volunteers. It advises getting adequate insurance, including for any activity at high altitude, using a reputable trekking agency and not trekking alone. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (tips.cash-dollars) changed: from The UK FCDO says US dollars are the most easily exchanged foreign currency, that notes from before 2007 are usually not accepted or carry an extra charge, and that ATMs sometimes have a maximum withdrawal limit. to The UK Foreign Office says US dollars are the most easily exchanged foreign currency, that notes from before 2007 usually are not accepted or are subject to an additional charge when changing to Kyrgyz som, and that ATMs sometimes have a maximum som withdrawal limit. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (tips.registration-rules) changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says visitors staying in Kyrgyzstan for more than 30 calendar days must either leave before the 30 days end or register online with the State Registration Service within 5 days of entry.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says that if you're visiting Kyrgyzstan for more than 30 calendar days, you must either leave before the 30 calendar day period ends or register online with the State Registration Service within 5 days of entry. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (tips.trekking-cover) changed: from The UK FCDO says the mountain rescue service is basic, staffed by volunteers with limited equipment, and that terrain can make it impossible for emergency services to reach you. It advises getting insurance that covers high-altitude activity, using a reputable trekking agency, not trekking alone, and letting someone know when you plan to return. to The UK Foreign Office says there is a basic mountain rescue service staffed by volunteers with limited rescue equipment, and that difficult terrain can in some circumstances make it impossible for emergency services to reach you. It advises getting adequate insurance, including for any activity at high altitude, using a reputable trekking agency, letting someone know when you plan to return and not trekking alone. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (tips.border-permits) changed: from ~~The Government of Canada says that near the Tajik border some checkpoints remain closed or restricted, and travellers may face specific entry procedures and permit requirements.~~ to The Government of Canada says that, while limited cross-border travel between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is now possible, some checkpoints remain closed or restricted, and travellers may be subject to specific entry procedures and permit requirements. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (tips.getting-around) changed: from The UK FCDO advises against flagging down taxis — use licensed, pre-ordered taxi services — and against local buses and minibuses where possible, as they are not always properly maintained and pickpockets operate on them. to The UK Foreign Office says to avoid flagging down taxis and to use licensed pre-ordered taxi services whenever possible, and to avoid local buses and minibuses if possible, as they are not always maintained properly and pickpockets operate on them. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity) changed: from For a Kyrgyz visa the passport must stay valid for at least 6 months after the visa itself expires and have at least 2 blank pages. No Kyrgyz source we could read states a rule for visa-free visitors; the UK government tells British visitors that their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day they arrive. to The e-Visa portal says the passport's validity must extend at least 6 months after the validity period of the requested Kyrgyz visa. No Kyrgyz source we could read states a rule for visa-free visitors; the UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day you arrive. (evisa.e-gov.kg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Kyrgyzstan. The UK FCDO advises insurance that covers any activity at high altitude and says the mountain rescue service is basic, staffed by volunteers with limited equipment. to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Kyrgyzstan. The UK Foreign Office advises getting adequate insurance, including for any activity at high altitude, and says there is a basic mountain rescue service staffed by volunteers with limited equipment. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)