Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from Under Eurasian Economic Union rules, cash and traveller's cheques worth more than US$10,000 in total must be declared on a passenger customs declaration, according to Belarus's State Customs Committee. to Belarus's State Customs Committee says that, under Eurasian Economic Union rules, cash and traveller's cheques must be declared in writing on a passenger customs declaration when their total, brought into or taken out of the Union at one time, exceeds the equivalent of US$10,000. (customs.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.0) changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says it is illegal to bring e-cigarettes, vaping devices and solutions into Kyrgyzstan; customs officials will confiscate them and could fine or detain you.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says it is illegal to bring e-cigarettes, vaping devices and solutions into Kyrgyzstan; customs officials will confiscate them and could fine or detain you. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (countryFacts.payments) changed: from The Government of Canada says the economy is primarily cash-based and ATMs are limited in rural areas. The UK FCDO says ATMs are widely available in the main cities (often with a withdrawal limit around 10,000 KGS), that you should pay in som, and that you should bring cash for rural areas. It also says credit and debit cards are widely used around the country: Visa is accepted in most places, though Mastercard is sometimes not, and QR-code payment is common. to The UK Foreign Office says ATMs are widely available in main cities, that ATMs sometimes have a maximum som withdrawal limit, often around 10,000 KGS, and that you should pay with KGS. It says credit and debit cards are widely used around the country — VISA is accepted in most places, but MasterCard is sometimes not — that payment by QR code is also common, and to bring cash if you plan to travel to rural areas where ATMs may not be available. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The UK FCDO says street crime, including bag-snatching and mugging, is a risk, and advises taking care if you go out alone or use public transport and considering private cars or pre-arranged taxis at night. It also warns of a high risk of avalanches, landslides and rockfalls on treks, and of frequent earthquake tremors. to The UK Foreign Office says street crime, including bag-snatching and mugging, is a risk, and advises taking care if you go out alone or use public transport and considering private cars or pre-arranged taxis at night. It also says trekking involves a high risk of avalanches, landslides and rockfalls, and that there is a high risk of earthquakes, with frequent tremors. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit) changed: from No official seasonal guidance. The UK FCDO says heavy snowfall can block roads and trekking routes, particularly in autumn and winter, that avalanches and landslides often block mountain roads in spring, and that snow is possible at altitude even in summer. to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK Foreign Office says heavy snowfall can block roads and trekking routes, particularly in the autumn and winter, that in the mountains avalanches and landslides often block roads, particularly in the spring, and that at higher altitudes snow is possible even in the summer months. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— free text (tips.evisa-invitation) changed: from The Tourist (TS) e-Visa application on evisa.e-gov.kg asks for the details of an inviting person or organisation in Kyrgyzstan: its Main Data step, read for Polish and Indian passports, states "Invitation is required from Kyrgyz citizen." to (deleted) (mfa.gov.kg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— countryFacts.payments.cashImportance changed: from ~~high~~ to medium (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— summary changed: from Laos admits nationals of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam visa-free for up to 30 days (Myanmar for 14), plus Japan, South Korea, Russia, Switzerland and others on bilateral or unilateral waivers. The Department of Immigration says most travellers can get a visa on arrival at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings, for a stay of up to 30 days; nationals of the countries on the Lao eVisa list can instead apply online for a tourist eVisa with a 30-day stay. For nationalities not on the eVisa list, no official source we could read states how they get a visa. to The Department of Immigration publishes a list of countries having reached unilateral and bilateral visa exemption agreements with Laos, giving the stay permit for each passport category. It says most travellers can acquire a visa on arrival at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings, allowing a stay of up to 30 days. Nationals of the countries on the Lao eVisa list can instead apply online for a tourist eVisa, whose stay permit is 30 days. For nationalities not on the eVisa list, no official source we could read states how they get a visa. (api.immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— faq.need-visa changed: from Nationals of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam enter visa-free for up to 30 days and Myanmar nationals for 14, and Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Russia and Mongolia have bilateral or unilateral waivers. The Department of Immigration says most travellers can get a visa on arrival at major entry points for a stay of up to 30 days, and nationals of the countries on the Lao eVisa list can apply online at laoevisa.gov.la for a tourist eVisa with a 30-day stay. For nationalities missing from the eVisa list, no official source we could read states how to get a visa. to The Department of Immigration publishes a list of countries having reached unilateral and bilateral visa exemption agreements with Laos; for ordinary passports it lists, for example, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam at 30 days, Myanmar at 14 days and Japan at 15 days (unilateral exemption). It says most travellers can acquire a visa on arrival at major entry points for a stay of up to 30 days, and nationals of the countries on the Lao eVisa list can apply online for a tourist eVisa with a 30-day stay permit. For nationalities missing from the eVisa list, no official source we could read states how to get a visa. (api.immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— faq.evisa-vs-voa changed: from The eVisa gives a 30-day stay and the visa on arrival a stay of up to 30 days. The eVisa is single-entry, processed within 3 working days, and accepted only at the designated eVisa ports, where it has its own lane; the visa on arrival is issued at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings, and can be extended once. No official page publishes either fee. to The Lao eVisa terms give the eVisa a stay permit of 30 days, and the Department of Immigration says the visa on arrival allows a stay of up to 30 days and can be extended once. The eVisa portal says the eVisa is valid for single entry only, is processed within 3 working days, and is accepted at the designated eVisa ports, where there is a special eVisa lane; the visa on arrival is available at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings. No official source we could read publishes either fee. (laoevisa.gov.la )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— faq.which-borders changed: from No. It is honored only at designated entry points, including Vientiane's Wattay and Luang Prabang international airports and the first Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge. The eVisa portal says that at any other port you must get a visa on arrival, and the eVisa fee is not refunded. to No. The eVisa portal says the eVisa can be used to enter only through its designated ports: Wattay International Airport and the Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge I (Vientiane Capital), Luang Prabang International Airport, the Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge II (Savannakhet), Pakse International Airport, the Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge IV (Bokeo), Boten International Checkpoint and Boten Railway Station (Luang Namtha), and Khamsavath Railway Station (Vientiane Capital). If you enter through an undesignated port you must apply for a visa on arrival, and the eVisa fee is non-refundable. (laoevisa.gov.la )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— faq.extend changed: from Yes. The Department of Immigration says a visa can be extended at the Immigration Department in Vientiane or at a provincial immigration office, no more than twice per arrival (its visa page says a visa on arrival can be extended once); no maximum length per extension is published. The request must be made 3 days before the expiration date; the fee is 20,000 kip per day plus 40,000 kip per application, and consideration takes 1-2 business days. Visa-exempt stays cannot be extended except in emergencies or other necessary cases, with supporting documents. to The Department of Immigration says foreigners can extend a visa at the Immigration Department in Vientiane or at a provincial immigration office, no more than twice per arrival (its visa page says a visa on arrival can be extended once). The request must be made 3 days before the expiration date; the fee is 20,000 kip per day plus 40,000 kip per application, and consideration takes 1–2 business days. Foreigners exempted from a visa cannot extend, except in emergencies or other necessary cases with supporting documents. No official source we could read states a maximum length per extension. (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— faq.us-citizens changed: from The United States is on the Lao eVisa portal's list of eligible countries, so US passport holders can apply online for the tourist eVisa before travel. The Department of Immigration also says most travellers can get a visa on arrival at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings. to The United States of America is on the Lao eVisa portal's country list, and the portal says the eVisa facility is available for the listed countries, so US passport holders can apply online for the tourist eVisa. The Department of Immigration also says most travellers can acquire a visa on arrival at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings. (laoevisa.gov.la )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— tips.usd-cash changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says US dollars and Thai baht are commonly accepted in Laos, and that the kip is not easily obtained or exchanged outside the country.~~ to Canada's travel advice says U.S. dollars and Thai baht are commonly accepted in Laos, and that the kip is not easily obtained or exchanged outside Laos. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— tips.evisa-checkpoints changed: from The Lao eVisa is accepted only at the designated ports: Wattay (Vientiane), Luang Prabang and Pakse international airports, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridges I, II and IV, Boten International Checkpoint, and Boten and Khamsavath railway stations. The eVisa portal says that at any other port you must apply for a visa on arrival, and the eVisa fee is not refunded. to The Lao eVisa portal says the eVisa can be used to enter only through its designated ports: Wattay (Vientiane), Luang Prabang and Pakse international airports, Lao–Thai Friendship Bridges I, II and IV, Boten International Checkpoint, and Boten and Khamsavath railway stations. If you enter through an undesignated port you must apply for a visa on arrival, and the eVisa fee is non-refundable. (laoevisa.gov.la )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— tips.uxo-caution changed: from The UK FCDO says landmines and other unexploded weapons are a hazard throughout Laos and kill people each year; Canada names the Plain of Jars, Xiengkhouang province and the Lao-Vietnam border areas in particular. The FCDO advises keeping to main routes in rural areas and not picking up metal objects. to The UK government says landmines and other unexploded weapons are a hazard throughout Laos and kill a number of people each year, and advises keeping to main routes in rural areas and not picking up metal objects. Canada's travel advice names the Plain of Jars site, Xiengkhouang province and the Lao–Vietnam border areas in particular. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— tips.temple-dress changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says both men and women should cover their shoulders and knees when visiting temples and religious sites, and that walking around in public in swimwear is not culturally appropriate.~~ to The UK government says that when you visit any temples and religious sites, your shoulders and knees should be covered, whether you are male or female. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~The Lao eVisa terms say the passport should have a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of arrival in Laos.~~ to The Lao eVisa terms say the passport should have a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of arrival in Laos; the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages. (laoevisa.gov.la )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source makes insurance a condition of entry. The UK government advises adequate travel health insurance: medical care is basic, there are no reliable facilities for emergencies outside Vientiane, and medical evacuation is difficult to organise and very expensive. to No official source we could read makes insurance a condition of entry. The UK government says medical care in Laos can be basic, that outside the capital there are no reliable facilities to deal with medical emergencies, that medical evacuation is difficult to organise and very expensive, and advises adequate travel health insurance. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— entryRequirements.declarations.arrival-card changed: from Since 1 September 2025, every foreign national entering or leaving through Wattay International Airport (Vientiane), Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport or the first Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge must register on the Lao Digital Immigration Form at immigration.gov.la within 3 days before arrival and again before departure. to The UK government says all foreign nationals entering Laos must complete the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) digitally within 3 days before arrival and 3 days before departure, and that it applies at Wattay International Airport (Vientiane), Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport and the Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge I, where it replaces paper arrival and departure cards. The Department of Immigration says it launched the form on 1 September 2025 at these four checkpoints. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from The US State Department says foreign currency worth USD 2,500 or more must be declared on entry and on exit, and that Lao kip may not be brought into or taken out of the country. No Lao source we could read states the rule. to The US Department of State says the import and export of local currency is not permitted, and that 2,500 USD or the equivalent in foreign currency must be declared on entry and on exit. No Lao source we could read states the rule. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says Laos has zero tolerance for drug offences, including cannabis: possessing even very small quantities carries severe penalties, and drug trafficking can carry the death penalty.~~ to The UK government says the Laos authorities have a zero-tolerance policy to drug offences, including cannabis: possessing drugs, even in very small quantities, carries severe penalties, including a possible death penalty for drug trafficking. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says e-cigarettes (vapes), heated tobacco and shisha are illegal in Laos: importing, possessing, using, buying or selling them can bring a fine or prison.~~ to The UK government says the use of e-cigarettes (vapes), heated tobacco and shisha is illegal in Laos, and that you could be fined or imprisoned for possessing, using, importing, selling, purchasing or exporting them. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says travellers regularly report random bag snatches, often by people on motorcycles, and that petty crime can occur in tourist areas and around ATMs. It advises against all but essential travel to Xaisomboun Province, where there have been attacks on infrastructure and armed clashes with anti-government groups. It says landmines and unexploded weapons are a hazard throughout Laos and advises keeping to main routes in rural areas. to The UK government says travellers regularly report random bag snatches, often by people on motorcycles, and that petty crime can occur in tourist areas and around ATMs. It advises against all but essential travel to Xaisomboun Province, where there are intermittent attacks on infrastructure and armed clashes with anti-government groups, and says landmines and other unexploded weapons are a hazard throughout Laos. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Laos— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK FCDO says the rainy season normally runs from May to October, when rivers can rise within hours, flooding and landslides are likely and road travel is often disrupted. to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK government says the rainy season normally runs from May to October, when river levels can increase dramatically within hours, heavy rainstorms may cause unexpected and serious flooding, and mountain areas are vulnerable to landslides. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— summary changed: from Latvia 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) get 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90; €35 for nationals covered by the EU's visa facilitation agreements). Under a Cabinet regulation in force until 1 January 2027, Russian citizens may cross Latvia's external border only in limited cases, such as holders of an EU residence permit or a long-stay visa, family members of EU citizens, and humanitarian cases. to Latvia is in the Schengen area. EU law says Member States let Union citizens enter with a valid identity card or passport and may impose no entry visa on them; the EEA Agreement extends this to nationals of the EFTA States, and the EU–Swiss free movement agreement lets Swiss nationals enter on a valid identity card or passport without an entry visa. Nationals of the countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries listed in Annex I must hold a visa; ETIAS is currently not in operation. Latvia's Foreign Ministry lists a short-stay visa fee of €90 for applicants aged 12 and older, and €35 for nationals of the countries with which the EU has concluded visa facilitation agreements. Under Latvia's Cabinet Regulation No. 123, which loses force on 1 January 2027, Russian citizens may be allowed to enter across Latvia's external border only in the cases it lists, among them holders of a Latvian, EU, EEA or Swiss residence permit or a Schengen long-stay visa, and holders of a Visa Code visa who are family members of Latvian or EU citizens or whose entry is linked to humanitarian considerations. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— need-visa changed: from EU and EFTA citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Citizens of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — can visit visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa from a Latvian diplomatic or consular mission. Latvia's Foreign Ministry lists a standard fee of €90, and €35 for nationals of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Moldova under the EU's visa facilitation agreements. to Union citizens enter with a valid identity card or passport, and EU law says no entry visa may be imposed on them; the EEA Agreement extends this to nationals of the EFTA States, and the EU–Swiss free movement agreement lets Swiss nationals enter on a valid identity card or passport without an entry visa. Nationals of the countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period; nationals of the countries listed in Annex I must hold a visa when crossing the external borders. Latvia's Foreign Ministry lists a short-stay visa fee of €90 for applicants aged 12 and older, and €35 for standard processing for nationals of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Moldova, and for nationals of Ukraine, as citizens of countries with which the EU has concluded visa facilitation agreements. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— schengen-allowance changed: from ~~Yes. Latvia is fully in the Schengen Area, so days spent there count toward the single 90-days-in-180 allowance shared with all other Schengen countries, including Estonia and Lithuania.~~ to Yes. The UK government tells British travellers that the Schengen area includes Latvia, that a whole visit to Schengen countries must stay within the 90-day visa-free limit, and that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards the 90 days. The Schengen Borders Code sets the entry conditions for intended stays on the territory of the Member States of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, considering the 180-day period preceding each day of stay. The EU's Your Europe portal lists Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in the Schengen area. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— russian-citizens changed: from Only in limited cases. Under Cabinet Regulation No. 123 (2025, in force until 1 January 2027), Latvia admits Russian citizens across its external border only if they hold a Latvian, EU, EEA or Swiss residence permit or a Schengen long-stay visa, or hold a Schengen short-stay visa and fall into a listed category such as family members of Latvian or EU citizens, transport crews, seafarers or humanitarian cases. to Only in the cases Latvia's Cabinet Regulation No. 123 (25 February 2025) lists; the regulation loses force on 1 January 2027. It says Russian citizens may be allowed to enter Latvia across its external border if they hold a residence permit of Latvia, the EU, an EEA state or Switzerland, or a long-stay visa of a Schengen state, or if they hold a visa issued under the Visa Code and are family members of Latvian citizens or of EU, EEA or Swiss nationals, employees of transport and passenger carriers or cargo or technical crews arriving or leaving on duty, seafarers travelling to or from their ship, or persons whose entry is linked to humanitarian considerations, among other listed cases. (likumi.lv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— etias-needed changed: from Once ETIAS starts, visa-exempt non-EU travelers will need the €20 online authorization before traveling to Latvia and the rest of 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 Not yet: ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected. The EU's ETIAS website describes it as the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries, Latvia among them, with an application fee of EUR 20, and says the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— baltics-one-visa changed: from ~~Yes — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are all in the Schengen Area, so a single Schengen visa (or your visa-free allowance) covers all three.~~ to Yes for a uniform Schengen visa: the Visa Code defines it as a visa valid for the entire territory of the Member States, and the EU's Your Europe portal lists Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in the Schengen area. Visa exemption under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 likewise covers stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— eastern-borders changed: from The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Belarus. It says there is limited access along parts of Latvia’s border with Belarus, the Silene-Urbani road border crossing is closed, and entering the area within 2km of the border requires a special licence issued by the Latvian Border Guard. to The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Belarus. It says there is limited access along parts of Latvia's border with Belarus, the Silene-Urbani road border crossing is currently closed, access to within 2km of the border with Belarus is limited, and entering the border area requires a special licence issued by the Latvian Border Guard. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— ees-etias changed: from ~~Non-EU visitors are registered biometrically in the EU Entry/Exit System at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation.~~ to The EU's Travel to Europe site says that the first time you arrive at a border crossing point since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints. ETIAS is currently not in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— old-town-bars changed: from The UK FCDO says some tourists have been charged high prices for drinks or found fraudulent transactions on their cards. Get recommendations for bars and clubs from trustworthy sources, and make sure card payments are completed in your presence. to The UK FCDO says some tourists have been charged high prices for drinks or have found fraudulent transactions on their credit and debit cards. It advises getting recommendations for bars and clubs from trustworthy sources and making sure a credit or debit card transaction is completed in your presence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— baltic-loop changed: from ~~Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are all in the Schengen Area, so days in each count toward the same 90-days-in-180 allowance rather than resetting it.~~ to The EU's Your Europe portal lists Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in the Schengen area, and the UK government tells British travellers visiting other Schengen countries as well to keep the whole visit within the 90-day visa-free limit, counting visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— winter-footwear changed: from ~~The UK FCDO warns that winter, between October and March, can be extremely cold, with temperatures of −25°C or below, and that snowfalls can delay public transport and make roads difficult.~~ to The UK FCDO says to be prepared for extremely cold and possibly hazardous weather in Latvia in winter, between October and March: temperatures may drop to −25°C or below, and snowfalls can cause delays and cancellations on public transport and difficult road conditions. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— passportValidity changed: from ~~Non-EU passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and have been issued within the last 10 years.~~ to Latvia's State Border Guard says a third-country national's travel document is valid for crossing the Schengen external borders if its validity extends at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States and it was issued within the previous 10 years. (rs.gov.lv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— 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. Latvia's Foreign Ministry says that at the external border visitors may be asked for additional proof that they meet the entry conditions, which can include a travel insurance policy. to The Visa Code requires applicants for a uniform visa for one or two entries to prove that they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the territory of the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000. Latvia's Foreign Ministry says that at the Schengen external border persons may be requested to present additional proof that they fulfil the entry conditions, e.g. a travel insurance policy. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— onwardTicket changed: from No official source we could read makes a return or onward ticket a condition of entry. Latvia's Foreign Ministry says that at the external border visitors may be asked for additional proof that they meet the entry conditions, such as a return ticket or a hotel reservation. to No official source we could read makes a return or onward ticket a condition of entry. Latvia's Foreign Ministry says that at the Schengen external border persons may be requested to present additional proof that they fulfil the entry conditions, e.g. a return ticket or a hotel reservation. (mfa.gov.lv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— proofOfFunds changed: from ~~Latvia sets the minimum at €14 per person for each day of stay when the stay is up to 30 days, and €780 (the minimum monthly wage) when it is longer, whether or not you need a visa.~~ to Latvia's Foreign Ministry sets adequate means of subsistence for a foreign national entering Latvia with or without a visa at no less than €14 for each day of stay if the intended stay in Latvia does not exceed 30 days, and not less than €780 (the minimum monthly wage in Latvia) if it exceeds 30 days. (mfa.gov.lv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— 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 The EU's Travel to Europe site says that the first time you arrive at a border crossing point since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints, and that this can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance, using the self-service system if available at your border crossing point and/or a mobile application if the country of arrival or departure makes one available. The UK government tells British travellers that they do not need to take any action before arriving at the border on entry to the Schengen area, and that there is no cost for EES registration. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— 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 ETIAS is the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries, Latvia among them. It is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— currencyLimits changed: from ~~Cash of €10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.~~ to If you enter or leave the EU with €10,000 in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies), you must declare it to the customs authorities in the EU country you are entering or leaving, using the EU cash declaration form. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— 0 changed: from Entering from outside the EU, the duty-free allowance is 1 litre of spirits over 22% (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine), 4 litres of still wine, 16 litres of beer, and other goods worth up to €300 (€430 by air or sea). For tobacco, the EU’s Your Europe portal lists Latvia among the countries applying the lower limit to land and sea travellers: 40 cigarettes (or 20 cigarillos, 10 cigars or 50 g of tobacco), against 200 cigarettes for air travellers. to Entering the EU from a non-EU country, the EU's Your Europe portal lists duty-free allowances of 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol. or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine, and other goods up to €300 per traveller or €430 for travellers by air and sea. For tobacco it lists Latvia among the countries that apply the lower limit to land and sea travellers: 40 cigarettes or 20 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 50 g tobacco (the higher limit is 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 g tobacco). (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— 1 changed: from Arriving from another EU country, you pay no duty on alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use; above guideline levels (such as 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits) customs may ask you to show they are for personal use. to Travelling between EU countries, the EU's Your Europe portal says no further payments are due on alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use and not for resale, as taxes are included in the price in the country where you bought them. Each EU country sets guideline quantities, which may not be lower than, for example, 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits; if customs suspect that 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, 2026Latvia— safety changed: from ~~The UK FCDO warns of pickpocketing and bag snatching, of tourists being charged high prices for drinks or finding fraudulent card transactions, and of drink spiking in Riga and elsewhere in Latvia.~~ to The UK FCDO says petty crime, particularly bag snatching and pickpocketing, is a greater risk in Riga Old Town, the Central Market and central train and bus stations; that some tourists have been charged high prices for drinks or have found fraudulent transactions on their credit and debit cards; and that there have been instances of drink spiking in Riga and elsewhere in Latvia. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. The UK FCDO warns that winter, between October and March, can bring extremely cold weather, with temperatures of −25°C or below, and snowfalls that disrupt public transport and roads. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. The UK FCDO says to be prepared for extremely cold and possibly hazardous weather in Latvia in winter, between October and March: temperatures may drop to −25°C or below, and snowfalls can cause delays and cancellations on public transport and difficult road conditions. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— feeNotes changed: from ~~Children aged 6 to 11: €45; children under 6: free.~~ to Children from the age of six and below the age of 12 pay €45; the fee is waived for children under six. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— feeNotes changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to The EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at €35 and waives it for pensioners and children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— feeNotes changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to The EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at €35 and waives it for pensioners and children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— feeNotes changed: from Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations. to The EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at €35, and €70 where the applicant has requested a decision within two days of submission and the consulate has accepted; it waives the fee for children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended some of the agreement's provisions, including as regards visa applicants who are members of a Belarusian official delegation. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— 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 The EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) sets the fee at 75% of the amount charged under the applicable domestic legislation; the European Commission lists €67.50 for applicants from Cabo Verde. Children at least 12 and below 18 years old are charged 50% of that fee, and no fee is collected from children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— 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 Under the Visa Code, children from the age of six and below the age of 12 pay €45, and the fee is waived for children under six. Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500 suspended the EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement in whole as regards citizens of the Russian Federation. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas, while allowing exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Latvia— feeNotes changed: from ~~Children under 12 are exempt. A long-stay visa is for stays exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.~~ to Latvia's Foreign Ministry exempts children under the age of 12 from the long-stay visa fee. Long-stay visas are for stays exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period. (mfa.gov.lv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says there are strict rules on goods you can take into or out of Lesotho, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.~~ to The UK government says there are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Lesotho, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— summary changed: from Lesotho's Ministry of Home Affairs says every foreign visitor needs a visa obtained in advance, except citizens of countries with visa-abolition agreements with Lesotho and of some Commonwealth countries, and does not publish the list. The UK, Italian, Canadian, Australian and Dutch governments say their citizens can visit without a visa. No official source we could read offers a working online visa application for Lesotho. to Lesotho's Ministry of Home Affairs says every foreign citizen who wishes to visit must first obtain a visa through the Lesotho e-visa system, except citizens of countries with visa-abolition agreements with Lesotho and of some Commonwealth countries; it does not publish the list. The UK, Italian, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens can visit without a visa. (homeaffairs.gov.ls )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— faq.need-visa changed: from Lesotho's Ministry of Home Affairs says every foreign visitor must obtain a visa in advance unless their country has a visa-abolition agreement with Lesotho or is one of the Commonwealth countries it exempts; it does not publish the list. The UK Foreign Office says British visitors can stay up to 90 days without a visa, and Italy's foreign ministry says the same for Italian tourists; Canada and Australia say their citizens can stay up to 30 days, and the Netherlands says Dutch citizens need no visa for stays of 14 days or less. to Lesotho's Ministry of Home Affairs says every foreign citizen who wishes to visit must first obtain a visa through the Lesotho e-visa system unless their country has a visa-abolition agreement with Lesotho or is one of the Commonwealth countries it exempts; it does not publish the list. The UK government says British visitors can visit for up to 90 days without a visa, and Italy's foreign ministry says no visa is needed for tourism up to 90 days; Canada says no tourist visa is required for stays up to 30 days, and Australia says tourists can enter for up to 30 days without a visa. (homeaffairs.gov.ls )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— faq.day-trip-from-sa changed: from The UK Foreign Office says all visitors to Lesotho travel through South Africa and must meet South Africa's entry requirements, and that both Lesotho and South African border control stamp your passport. Canada's travel advice says you must have a four-wheel-drive vehicle to use the Sani Pass crossing. to The UK government says all visitors to Lesotho must travel through South Africa, whether by air or land, and must meet South Africa's entry requirements, and that Lesotho border control and South African border control both need to stamp your passport. Canada's travel advice says you must have a four-wheel-drive vehicle to enter and depart Lesotho through the Sani Pass. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— faq.extend-stay changed: from Yes. The UK Foreign Office says you can extend your stay by completing a 90-day temporary permit extension form and taking it to the Visa Application Centre in the Manthabiseng Convention Centre, Maseru; your passport must be valid for the extension period, and if you overstay without permission the authorities may detain you and will charge weekly fines. to The UK government says you can extend your stay by completing a 90-day temporary permit extension form and taking it to the Visa Application Centre in the Manthabiseng Convention Centre, Maseru; your passport will need to be valid for the extension period, and if you overstay without permission the authorities may detain you and will charge you weekly fines. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— faq.evisa-only-option changed: from ~~No official source we could read offers a working online visa application for Lesotho. The Home Affairs service charter lists the documents required for an entry visa.~~ to Lesotho's Ministry of Home Affairs says visas are obtained through the Lesotho e-visa system, but no official source we could read offers a working online visa application for Lesotho. The Government of Lesotho's service charter lists the documents required for an entry visa. (homeaffairs.gov.ls )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— faq.yellow-fever changed: from Lesotho itself does not require one, according to WHO's country list; Australia's Smartraveller and Italy's foreign ministry say travellers arriving from a yellow fever country need a certificate. South Africa, which the UK Foreign Office says all visitors to Lesotho travel through, requires a certificate from travellers aged 1 or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission or after more than 12 hours' transit through an airport in one. to WHO's country list says Lesotho has no yellow fever requirement at entry; Australia's Smartraveller says you'll need a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Lesotho if you are travelling from a country where yellow fever occurs, and Italy's foreign ministry says it is mandatory for travellers over 9 months of age coming from countries at risk or who have transited for more than 12 hours through an airport in one. South Africa, which the UK government says all visitors to Lesotho must travel through, requires proof of vaccination from travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and from those who have transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country, according to WHO. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— tips.altitude-weather changed: from Canada's travel advice says mountain weather can change rapidly and it can turn cold unexpectedly even in summer; from June to August it says to expect extreme cold and heavy snow, which can close roads and passes, and it advises carrying a blanket, warm clothes and a flashlight in mountain areas. to Canada's travel advice says weather conditions can change rapidly in mountainous regions and that even in summer it can become cold unexpectedly; during the winter months (June to August) it says to expect extreme cold and heavy snowfall in the mountains, which could lead to road and mountain pass closures, and to carry a blanket, warm clothes and a flashlight in case of snowfall or vehicle breakdown in mountain areas. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— tips.sani-pass-4x4 changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says you must have a four-wheel-drive vehicle to enter or leave Lesotho through the Sani Pass, and may need one for rural mountain areas reached only by dirt roads.~~ to Canada's travel advice says you must have a four-wheel-drive vehicle to enter and depart Lesotho through the Sani Pass on the eastern border, and may need one in rural mountain areas connected only by dirt roads. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— tips.rand-accepted changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says the loti is pegged one-to-one to the South African rand and both currencies are accepted throughout Lesotho.~~ to The UK government says the Lesotho loti is pegged to the South African rand on a one-to-one basis and both currencies are accepted throughout Lesotho. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from The UK Foreign Office says your passport must expire at least 90 days after the date you arrive in Lesotho and have at least 4 blank pages, because Lesotho border control stamps it and so does South African border control on the way to and from Lesotho. to The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you arrive in Lesotho and at least 4 blank pages, because Lesotho border control need to stamp it and so do South African border control on your way to and from Lesotho. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from ~~Visa applicants must submit proof of medical insurance with the application, according to the Home Affairs service charter. No official source we could read states whether visa-free visitors need it.~~ to The Government of Lesotho's service charter lists medical insurance among the requirements for an entry visa, including the tourist category. No official source we could read states whether visa-free visitors need it. (gov.ls )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from ~~Visitor visa applicants must include a return ticket with their application, according to the Home Affairs service charter. No official source states an onward-ticket check for visa-exempt visitors.~~ to The Government of Lesotho's service charter lists a return ticket among the requirements for a visitor's entry visa. No official source we could read states an onward-ticket check for visa-exempt visitors. (gov.ls )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from Tourist visa applicants must submit three months of bank statements or a valid debit or credit card with enough funds for the stay; visitors invited by a sponsor show statements of at least M10,000. No amount is published for visa-free arrivals. to The Government of Lesotho's service charter lists, for a tourist entry visa, a 3 months' bank statement or a valid debit or credit card with sufficient funds to sustain the duration of stay, and, for a visitor's entry visa, a 3 months' bank statement of the sponsor or applicant (M10,000). No official source we could read states an amount for visa-free arrivals. (gov.ls )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from The UK Foreign Office says you must declare cash or travellers cheques in any currency worth 25,000 maloti or more, or the money could be seized when you leave and you could be fined. It says the loti is pegged 1:1 to the South African rand, and both are accepted throughout Lesotho. to The UK government says to declare cash or travellers cheques in any currency if the value is 25,000 maloti or more; if you do not, the authorities could seize your money when you leave and you could be fined. It says the loti is pegged to the South African rand one-to-one, and both currencies are accepted throughout Lesotho. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— countryFacts.payments changed: from The UK Foreign Office says the loti is pegged one-to-one to the South African rand and both are accepted throughout Lesotho, and that UK cards are widely accepted, but to take enough cash outside Maseru. Canada's travel advice says major credit cards are accepted only at major tourist establishments and banks. to The UK government says the loti is pegged one-to-one to the South African rand and both are accepted throughout Lesotho, that UK debit and credit cards are widely accepted for payment and at ATMs, and that if you are travelling outside Maseru you should take enough cash to cover local purchases. Canada's travel advice says major credit cards are accepted, but only at major tourist establishments and banks. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says foreigners are vulnerable to opportunistic street and vehicle crime, including mugging and armed carjacking, with the danger greatest in urban areas, and advises not walking alone in isolated areas or after dark. It says driving standards and road conditions are poor and that animals on the roads are a hazard, especially at night. to The UK government says foreigners are vulnerable to opportunistic street crime and vehicle crime, that muggers can target foreign nationals and armed carjackers or robbers may try to stop your car, with the danger greatest in urban areas, and advises not walking alone in isolated areas or after dark. It says driving standards and road conditions are poor and that animals roaming on the roads are a hazard, especially at night. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from Canada's travel advice says to expect extreme cold and heavy snowfall in the mountains from June to August, which can close roads and passes, and violent thunderstorms from November to February. No official source we could read recommends a time to visit. to Canada's travel advice says to expect extreme cold and heavy snowfall in the mountains during the winter months (June to August), which could lead to road and mountain pass closures, and that violent thunderstorms occur in the summer (November to February). No official source we could read recommends a time to visit. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— countryFacts.driving changed: from Lesotho 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. to Lesotho is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says you must carry an international driving permit; the UK government says you can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Lesotho for up to 3 months. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— summary changed: from The tourist visa is applied for online through Libya's eVisa portal and must be sponsored by a tourism company registered with the passports authority; the portal says online applications for the other visa types are not open yet. The portal's country list marks only Algeria, Malaysia, Mauritania and Tunisia as fully visa-exempt, and Türkiye as partially exempt. The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Libya except Tripoli, Misrata, and Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna and the surrounding Jebel Akhdar area, where it advises against all but essential travel. to Libya's eVisa portal lists the tourist visa with an "Apply now" link and says the sponsor (the tourism company) must be registered with the Passports, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority; for its other visa types it says online applications are not open yet. The portal's country list marks Algeria, Malaysia, Mauritania and Tunisia as fully exempt and Türkiye as partially exempt. The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Libya except the cities of Tripoli, Misrata, and Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna and the surrounding Jebel Akhdar area, and against all but essential travel to those cities. (evisa.gov.ly )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— faq.need-visa changed: from Yes, unless you hold an Algerian, Malaysian, Mauritanian or Tunisian passport — the country list behind Libya's eVisa portal marks only those four as fully exempt, and Türkiye as partially exempt. Everyone else needs a visa arranged before travel; tourists apply online through the eVisa portal, sponsored by a tourism company registered with the Passports, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority. to Yes, unless you hold an Algerian, Malaysian, Mauritanian or Tunisian passport, which the country list behind Libya's eVisa portal marks as fully exempt; it marks Türkiye as partially exempt. The portal lists the tourist visa with an "Apply now" link and says the sponsor (the tourism company) must be registered with the Passports, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority. (back.evisa.gov.ly )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— faq.tourism-open changed: from Only through a sponsor: tourist visas are applied for on Libya's eVisa portal and must be sponsored by a tourism company registered with the Passports, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority. The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Libya except Tripoli, Misrata, and Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna and the surrounding Jebel Akhdar area, where it advises against all but essential travel. to Libya's eVisa portal lists the tourist visa with an "Apply now" link and says the sponsor (the tourism company) must be registered with the Passports, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority. The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Libya except the cities of Tripoli, Misrata, and Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna and the surrounding Jebel Akhdar area, and against all but essential travel to those cities. (evisa.gov.ly )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— faq.evisa-voa changed: from Libya has an eVisa: tourist visas are applied for online at evisa.gov.ly, sponsored by a tourism company registered with the passports authority. The portal says online applications for its other visa types are not open yet. No official source describes a visa on arrival. to Libya's eVisa portal lists the tourist visa with an "Apply now" link, sponsored by a tourism company registered with the Passports, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority, and says online applications for its other visa types are not open yet. No official source we could read describes a visa on arrival. (evisa.gov.ly )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— faq.is-it-safe changed: from The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Libya except Tripoli, Misrata, and Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna and the surrounding Jebel Akhdar area, where it advises against all but essential travel. It describes the security situation as dangerous and unpredictable, warns that violence can break out with little warning, and says kidnapping of foreign nationals by terrorist groups or criminal gangs is a realistic possibility. to The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Libya except the cities of Tripoli, Misrata, and Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna and the surrounding Jebel Akhdar area, and against all but essential travel to those cities. It says the security situation remains dangerous and unpredictable, that violence can break out with little warning, and that it is a realistic possibility that terrorist groups will target foreign nationals for kidnap, and that criminal gangs also carry out kidnappings. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— faq.israel changed: from No official source we could read states the rule for Israeli passports. The UK Foreign Office says a passport showing previous travel to Israel will not be accepted for travel to Libya, and the Government of Canada says you may be denied entry if your passport bears an Israeli visa or border stamp. to No official source we could read states the rule for Israeli passports. The UK Foreign Office says that if your passport shows previous travel to Israel, it will not be accepted for travel to Libya, and the Government of Canada says you may be denied entry if your passport bears an Israeli visa or border stamp. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— tips.do-not-travel changed: from The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Libya except Tripoli, Misrata, and Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna and the surrounding Jebel Akhdar area, where it advises against all but essential travel. It warns that terrorist and criminal kidnap of foreign nationals is a realistic possibility, and in-person UK consular support is not available in Libya — help is provided from the British Embassy in Tunis. to The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Libya except the cities of Tripoli, Misrata, and Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna and the surrounding Jebel Akhdar area, and against all but essential travel to those cities. It says it is a realistic possibility that terrorist groups will target foreign nationals for kidnap, and that in-person UK government support is not available in Libya: the British Embassy in Tunis provides assistance. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— tips.invitation-first changed: from No sponsor, no visa: a tourist visa application on Libya's eVisa portal must be sponsored by a tourism company registered with the Passports, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority, and must include the company's letter naming the tour group and destination. to Libya's eVisa portal says that for a tourist visa the sponsor (the tourism company) must be registered with the Passports, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority and hold a delegate card, and that a copy of the tourism company's letter identifying the tourist group and the destination of the visit must be uploaded to the system. (evisa.gov.ly )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— tips.rival-administrations changed: from The UK Foreign Office says a UN-facilitated ceasefire is in place between eastern and western armed forces, but there is still a high risk of localised violence between competing armed groups, and the Interim Government of National Unity has limited control of security across the country. to The UK Foreign Office says there is a UN-facilitated ceasefire in place between eastern and western armed forces, but there is still a high risk of localised violence between competing armed groups throughout the country, and that the Interim Government of National Unity has limited control of security provision across the country. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from Visa applicants need a passport valid for at least six months that entitles them to return to the country that issued it, according to the requirements Libya’s eVisa portal lists for the tourist, visit, temporary-assignment and transit visas (one year for study, work and joining-resident visas). The UK FCDO says only that the passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. to Libya's eVisa portal lists, among the requirements for its tourist visa, a travel document valid for not less than six months entitling its holder to return to the issuing country; for the study visa it asks for not less than one year. The UK FCDO says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. (evisa.gov.ly )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from ~~No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Libya. The UK Foreign Office advises having travel insurance that covers local treatment and unexpected medical evacuation.~~ to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Libya. The UK Foreign Office says to make sure you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from Tourist-visa applicants must hold at least USD 1,000 or the equivalent in a convertible currency, according to the tourist visa guide on Libya's eVisa portal. No amount is published for visa-exempt arrivals. to Libya's eVisa portal lists among the tourist visa requirements that the tourist must possess an amount of not less than USD 1,000 or its equivalent in a convertible currency. No official source we could read states an amount for visa-exempt arrivals. (evisa.gov.ly )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from The UK Foreign Office says you must declare cash worth more than USD 10,000 to customs when you enter or leave Libya, or you risk having it confiscated and being detained, and that it is illegal to take Libyan dinar out of Libya. to The UK Foreign Office says that if you enter or leave Libya with over USD 10,000-worth of cash, you must declare it to the customs authorities, or you risk having the money confiscated and even being detained, and that it is illegal to take dinar out of Libya. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from The Government of Canada says Libya strictly prohibits the import and export of alcohol, religious material and antiquities, weapons, illegal drugs, pork and pork products, and pornographic content. The UK Foreign Office adds that drinking alcohol is illegal in Libya. to The Government of Canada says Libyan authorities strictly prohibit the import and/or export of certain goods, including alcohol, religious material and antiquities, weapons, illegal drugs, pork and pork products, and pornographic content. The UK Foreign Office says it is illegal in Libya to drink alcohol. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from The UK Foreign Office says you must get permission before taking photographs at or near military facilities; the Government of Canada says photographing military installations, personnel and government buildings is prohibited, and advises seeking permission before photographing official buildings or individuals. to The UK Foreign Office says you must get permission before taking any photographs at or near military facilities; the Government of Canada says photography of military installations, personnel and government buildings is prohibited, and to seek permission before taking photos of official buildings or individuals. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— countryFacts.payments changed: from The UK Foreign Office says Libya is a cash-based society: you cannot use bank cards at banks, ATMs or hotels, there is a severe shortage of cash, and the Central Bank restricts withdrawals. Exchange is tightly controlled — no bank will change money, Central Bank–approved exchange offices operate at black-market rates, and informal exchange risks arrest. It is illegal to take dinar out of Libya. to The UK Foreign Office says Libya is a cash-based society and you cannot use bank cards at banks, ATMs or hotels; that there is a severe shortage of cash and the Libyan Central Bank has imposed restrictions on cash withdrawals; that exchange is tightly controlled by the Central Bank, no bank will change money, exchange offices approved by the Central Bank operate at black market rates, and informal methods of exchange carry the risk of arrest; and that it is illegal to take dinar out of Libya. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Libya except Tripoli, Misrata, and Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna and the surrounding Jebel Akhdar area, where it advises against all but essential travel. It describes the security situation as dangerous and unpredictable, citing localised violence between armed groups, kidnap, detention and unexploded bombs or mines off-road, and says in-person consular support is not available in Libya. to The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Libya except the cities of Tripoli, Misrata, and Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna and the surrounding Jebel Akhdar area, and against all but essential travel to those cities. It says the security situation remains dangerous and unpredictable, citing localised violence between competing armed groups, kidnap, detention, and a high risk of striking unexploded bombs or mines off-road, and says in-person support is not available in Libya. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from The Government of Canada says that near the Mediterranean coast summers are hot and dry and winters rainy, while the south is semi-arid and can get very hot in the Sahara; between June and September temperatures can exceed 40°C and sand and dust storms are frequent. to The Government of Canada says that in the north, near the Mediterranean coast, summers are hot and dry and winters are rainy, while in the south the climate is semi-arid and it can get very hot in the Sahara; between June and September temperatures can exceed 40°C and sand and dust storms are frequent. No official source we could read names a best time to visit. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— Tourist eVisa: method evidence changed: from ~~4 A copy of the tourism company's letter identifying the tourist group and the destination of the visit must be uploaded to the system. Apply now~~ to LIBYA E-VISA Visa Types Find the visa that matches the purpose of your trip and check its requirements before you apply. (evisa.gov.ly )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Libya— Tourist visa (paper visa from a Libyan embassy): method evidence changed: from ~~目前國人申辦赴利簽證需透過利國駐日本大使館，相關資訊請逕洽詢該大使館。~~ to It generally takes 20 working days to obtain a visa, once the passport and application are submitted in person to a Libyan embassy or consulate. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— summary changed: from Liechtenstein applies Schengen rules through its association agreement: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) get 90 days in any 180-day period, and everyone else needs a Schengen visa, applied for in most places at the Swiss representation where they live. to The UK government says Liechtenstein follows Schengen area rules. EU nationals have the right to travel freely in Liechtenstein, a non-EU member of the Schengen area. Under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated to 30 December 2025), nationals of the countries in its Annex II are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries in Annex I must hold a visa; Liechtenstein's Immigration and Passport Office says visa-required people can apply at the Swiss representation where they live. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— faq.need-visa changed: from Liechtenstein follows Schengen rules: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens enter freely, and nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) (among them the US, UK, Canada and Japan) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period. Everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa. to The UK government says Liechtenstein follows Schengen area rules, and EU nationals have the right to travel freely there. Under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated to 30 December 2025), nationals of the countries in its Annex II are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period; the UK tells British nationals they can travel to the Schengen area, which includes Liechtenstein, without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Nationals of the countries in Annex I must hold a visa. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— faq.own-visa changed: from Applications go through Swiss missions in most places: Liechtenstein's Immigration and Passport Office says visa-required people apply at the Swiss representation where they live, and that the decision lies partly with the Swiss authorities and partly with the Office. In some cities, including New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Dublin and Minsk, Austria, Hungary or Lithuania takes the application instead. to Liechtenstein's Immigration and Passport Office says visa-required people can apply at the Swiss representation where they live abroad, and that the decision lies partly with the Swiss authorities and partly with the Office. It lists places where the Swiss representation is not responsible for issuing visas for Liechtenstein, for example Tirana and Kuala Lumpur (Austria) and Chicago (Lithuania). (llv.li )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— faq.schengen-clock changed: from ~~Yes. Liechtenstein is part of the Schengen Area, so days spent there count toward the same 90-days-in-180 limit as the rest of the area.~~ to The UK government says British nationals can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Liechtenstein, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and that if you are travelling to other Schengen countries as well, your whole visit must be within the 90-day visa-free limit. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— tips.swiss-visas changed: from Liechtenstein's Immigration and Passport Office says Schengen visa applications are made at the Swiss representation where you live in most places, with Austrian, Hungarian or Lithuanian missions handling them in some cities. to Liechtenstein's Immigration and Passport Office says visa-required people can apply at the Swiss representation where they live, and lists places where the Swiss representation is not responsible, for example Tirana and Kuala Lumpur (Austria) and Chicago (Lithuania). (llv.li )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from ~~Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay.~~ to Under the Schengen Visa Code, visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of the intended stay; the minimum coverage is EUR 30,000. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~The European Commission's table of reference amounts lists around CHF 100 per person per day for Liechtenstein, and around CHF 30 for students with a valid student ID.~~ to The European Commission's table of reference amounts lists, as the minimum amount per day and per person for Liechtenstein, around CHF 100, and around CHF 30 for students with a valid student ID. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)