Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— entryRequirements.declarations.ees changed: from Non-EU travelers have their face photo and/or fingerprints recorded in the EU Entry/Exit System the first time they cross a Schengen external border since the system started, and passports are no longer stamped. Canada's travel advice says Liechtenstein has no international airport; the closest is in Zurich. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. to The EU's Travel 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 your passport will not be stamped. Canada's travel advice says Liechtenstein has no international airport; the closest is in Zurich. The UK government says there is no cost for EES registration. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— entryRequirements.declarations.etias changed: from Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. to The EU's ETIAS site says an ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the 30 European countries concerned, but that ETIAS is currently not in operation, no applications are collected, and the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from Liechtenstein forms a customs union with Switzerland, so Swiss customs rules apply: there is no obligation to declare cash, but if customs officers ask, you must answer truthfully, and anyone carrying CHF 10,000 or more will be asked for their identity and the origin, intended use and beneficial owner of the money. to The UK government says Switzerland handles customs matters for Liechtenstein. Switzerland's Federal Office for Customs and Border Security says unrestricted amounts of cash may be carried into, through and out of Switzerland and need not be declared, but that if questioned during a check you must report truthfully, and anyone carrying CHF 10,000 or more will be asked to disclose their identity, the source and intended use of the cash and the beneficial owner. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~The UK government says Switzerland handles customs matters for Liechtenstein and that the border between the two is open, so Swiss customs rules apply.~~ to The UK government says Switzerland handles customs matters for Liechtenstein, that there is an open border between the two countries, and refers travellers to its advice on customs rules for Switzerland. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK government says crime levels are low, but there are instances of petty street crime such as bag-snatching and pickpocketing. It also warns of alpine hazards, including a risk of avalanches in mountainous areas all year round. to The UK government says crime levels are low, but there are instances of petty street crime, and advises taking precautions against bag-snatching and pickpocketing. Canada's travel advice says there is a risk of avalanches, some of which can be fatal, even with light snow accumulations. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~No official source we checked gives seasonal guidance for Liechtenstein. Canada's travel advice warns that heavy rains, particularly in spring and summer, can cause flooding and landslides.~~ to No official source we could read names a best time to visit Liechtenstein. Canada's travel advice says heavy rains, particularly in spring and summer, can cause severe flooding and landslides. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— countryFacts.driving changed: from Liechtenstein is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Liechtenstein yet. to Liechtenstein is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes changed: from ~~Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. In most places applications are made at the Swiss representation where you live.~~ to Under the Schengen Visa Code, children from six and below 12 pay EUR 45, and children under six are exempt. Liechtenstein's Immigration and Passport Office says visa-required people can apply at the Swiss representation where they live. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— summary changed: from Lithuania is an EU and Schengen member: EU/EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period, and everyone else needs a €90 Schengen visa. The UK government says only one border crossing with Belarus remains open. to The UK government says Lithuania 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, and nationals of the countries in Annex I must hold a visa; the Schengen Visa Code sets the visa fee at EUR 90. The UK government says only one border crossing point between Lithuania and Belarus remains open. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— faq.need-visa changed: from EU and EFTA citizens enter freely. Nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025), among them US, UK, Canadian and Japanese citizens, can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area (ETIAS is not yet in operation). Everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa from the Lithuanian mission serving their place of residence. to EU nationals have the right to travel freely in Lithuania. 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. The EU says ETIAS, the travel authorisation that will be required of visa-exempt nationals, is currently not in operation. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— faq.russian-citizens changed: from Russian citizens need a Schengen short-stay visa (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annex I). Lithuania's Foreign Ministry says that under Law No XIV-1888 its visa authorities abroad have suspended accepting Schengen visa applications from Russian and Belarusian citizens, except where the Ministry mediates the application, for example for family members of Lithuanian or EU citizens or for trips that cannot be postponed. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas. to Lithuania's Foreign Ministry says that under Law No XIV-1888 of 20 April 2023 the acceptance of Schengen visa applications of Russian and Belarusian citizens at Lithuania's visa authorities abroad is suspended, except when the Ministry mediates the application, for example for family members of Lithuanian or EU citizens, or when the trip cannot be postponed. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. (keliauk.urm.lt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— faq.visa-cost changed: from ~~The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11. The Migration Department lists a €140 fee for examining a national long-stay (Type D) visa application.~~ to Under the Schengen Visa Code the short-stay visa fee is EUR 90; children from six and below 12 pay EUR 45, and children under six are exempt. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— faq.etias-when changed: from ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers across the Schengen Area is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once in operation, the €20 travel authorization will be required for visa-exempt travelers to enter. to The EU says ETIAS is currently not in operation, that no applications are collected, and that it will announce the start date several months before launch. It says ETIAS will be an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals and lists a EUR 20 application fee. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— faq.belarus-crossing changed: from Only with difficulty. The UK government says only one crossing point remains open, Medininkai–Kamenny Log, and only by private vehicle — scheduled buses are not running — and Lithuania denies entry to Belarus-registered cars, with some exemptions. to The UK government says only one border crossing point between Lithuania and Belarus remains open, Medininkai–Kamenny Log, that crossing is only possible by private vehicle as scheduled buses are not operating, and that Lithuania denies entry to cars registered in Belarus, with certain exemptions. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— tips.belarus-russia-borders changed: from The UK government says only one crossing point with Belarus remains open, Medininkai–Kamenny Log, and only by private vehicle, and that Russian-plated vehicles may enter only for up to 24 hours in transit to or from Kaliningrad. Canada says Lithuania enforces an EU entry ban on vehicles with Russian or Belarusian plates, with exceptions. to The UK government says only one border crossing point between Lithuania and Belarus remains open, Medininkai–Kamenny Log, and only by private vehicle, and that Russian-plated vehicles are currently only permitted to enter Lithuania for up to 24 hours if transiting to or from the Kaliningrad Oblast. Canada says Lithuania enforces an EU entry ban on vehicles with Russian or Belarusian licence plates, and that certain exceptions apply. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— tips.curonian-spit changed: from The Curonian Spit is divided between Lithuania and Russia's Kaliningrad region. The UK government warns that walking along the Lithuanian part will eventually reach Russian territory, and Canada says the Nida border-crossing point is closed. to The UK government says the Curonian Spit is divided between Lithuania and Russia, with the southern half part of Kaliningrad, and that the walk along the Spit in Lithuanian territory will eventually reach Russian territory; Canada says the Nida border-crossing point between Russia (Kaliningrad) and Lithuania is closed. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— tips.etias-scams changed: from ~~Once ETIAS starts, the EU says applications are made on the official ETIAS website or the official ETIAS mobile app; it is not yet in operation.~~ to Canada's travel advice says to be cautious of fraudulent websites claiming to sell ETIAS authorizations. The EU's official ETIAS website says ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are collected. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from Lithuania follows Schengen rules: the UK government says your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive and must expire at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. to The UK government says Lithuania follows Schengen area rules: your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— 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. Canada's travel advice says you may be asked to show proof of medical insurance on entry to Lithuania, and may otherwise have to buy health insurance. 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. Canada's travel advice says you may be requested to show proof of medical insurance upon entry to Lithuania, and may otherwise be required to obtain health insurance from a Lithuanian insurer on arrival. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~Lithuania's reference amount, as published by the European Commission, is €50 per person per day.~~ to The European Commission's table of reference amounts lists EUR 50 as the minimum amount per day and per person for Lithuania. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— entryRequirements.declarations.ees changed: from Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border; there is nothing to submit in advance. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. to The EU's Travel 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 your passport will not be stamped. The UK government says you do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border, and that there is no cost for EES registration. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— entryRequirements.declarations.etias changed: from Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. to The EU's ETIAS site says an ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the 30 European countries concerned, but that ETIAS is currently not in operation, no applications are collected, and the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~Cash of €10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.~~ to The EU says that if you enter or leave the EU with EUR 10,000 in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies) you must declare it to the customs authorities of the EU country you are entering or leaving. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from Duty-free from outside the EU: 1 litre of spirits and other goods up to €300 (€430 arriving by air or sea). Lithuania applies the EU's lower tobacco limit to land and sea travellers — 40 cigarettes instead of 200. to The EU's Your Europe site lists duty-free allowances from outside the EU including 1 litre of spirits and other goods up to EUR 300 per traveller (EUR 430 for air and sea travellers). It says EU countries may apply a lower tobacco limit, 40 cigarettes, and that Lithuania applies it to land and sea travellers only. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from Goods for your own use bought in another EU country carry no further duty. Above the EU guide levels (for example 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits), customs may ask you to show they are for personal use. to The EU's Your Europe site says that alcohol and tobacco bought in another EU country for your own use carry no further payments in any other EU country, and that customs may look at quantities against guide levels that may not be lower than, for example, 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK government's travel advice does not advise against travel to any part of Lithuania. It says petty crime is common and to beware of pickpockets in busy locations and on public transport, that there have been instances of drink spiking in Vilnius and at festivals, and that some Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia have crossed into Lithuanian airspace. to The UK government says petty crime is common and to beware of pickpockets in busy locations and on public transport, that there have been instances of drink spiking in Vilnius and at festivals and events elsewhere in Lithuania, and that some Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia have crossed into Lithuanian airspace. Australia's Smartraveller gives an overall level of "Exercise normal safety precautions". (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~No official source we checked gives seasonal guidance for Lithuania. Canada's travel advice says tornadoes pose a risk in Lithuania, particularly in central and northern parts of the country.~~ to No official source we could read names a best time to visit Lithuania. Canada's travel advice says tornadoes pose a risk in Lithuania, particularly in central and northern parts of the country. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes changed: from ~~Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. Fee set EU-wide by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415.~~ to Under the Schengen Visa Code as amended by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415, children from six and below 12 pay EUR 45, and children under six are exempt. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to The EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at EUR 35 and waives it for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to The EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at EUR 35 and waives it for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes changed: from Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations. to The EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at EUR 35, or EUR 70 when the applicant has requested a decision within two days and the consulate has accepted, and waives it for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended some of the agreement's provisions as regards members of Belarusian official delegations and certain officials. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes changed: from Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75% of the standard €90 fee; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. to The EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) sets the fee at 75% of the amount charged under domestic law (the European Commission lists EUR 67.50); children aged 12 to below 18 pay 50% of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes changed: from Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. to Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children from six and below 12 pay EUR 45, and children under six are exempt. Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500 suspended the EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement in whole as regards Russian citizens from 12 September 2022. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Source — also stated on changed: from ~~(not cited)~~ to https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/alcohol-tobacco-cash/index_en.htm (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity) changed: from Under the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(a)), a non-EU visitor's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years. to Under the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(a)), a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from ~~Cash of €10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.~~ to Cash of €10,000 or more (or its equivalent in other currencies) must be declared to customs when entering or leaving the EU. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.0) changed: from Duty-free from outside the EU: 200 cigarettes, 1 litre of spirits (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine), 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus other goods up to €300 (€430 arriving by air or sea), according to the EU's Your Europe guidance. to Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal gives a duty-free allowance of 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol. (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine); 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco) where the higher tobacco limit applies, since a higher or lower limit may apply depending on the EU country; and other goods worth up to €300, or €430 for travellers by air and sea. Under-17s are not entitled to a duty-free allowance for tobacco or alcohol. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.1) changed: from Between EU countries, alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use are not taxed again; customs may use guide levels such as 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits to judge whether goods are for personal use. to Arriving from another EU country, Your Europe says no further payments are due on alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use and not for resale. Each EU country sets guideline quantities, which may not be lower than, for example, 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits; if customs suspect goods are not for your own use, you may be asked to prove that they are. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (entryRequirements.declarations.etias) changed: from Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. to Luxembourg is among the 30 European countries that will require visa-exempt travellers to have an ETIAS travel authorisation. ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (faq.etias-when) changed: from ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers across the Schengen Area is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official ETIAS website gives the application fee as EUR 20; applicants under 18 or over 70 are exempt from paying. to ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official ETIAS website gives the application fee as EUR 20. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free.~~ to Children aged six to under 12: €45; under six: waived. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes) changed: from Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations. to Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate accepts; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspends some of the agreement's provisions. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes) changed: from Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75% of the standard €90 fee; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. to Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended (Article 5) at 75% of the fee charged under the applicable legislation; children aged 12 to under 18 are charged 50% of that fee, and children under 12 are exempt, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes) changed: from Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas, while allowing exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged six to under 12 pay €45 and children under six pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is suspended in whole for Russian citizens (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500). The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas, while allowing exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (summary) changed: from Luxembourg is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and nationals of the countries on its visa-required list (Annex I) must obtain a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90 under the Visa Code) before entering Luxembourg. to Luxembourg is part of the Schengen Area: EU citizens travel freely, and Swiss and EEA nationals enter with a valid identity card or passport; nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and nationals of the countries on its visa-required list (Annex I) must be in possession of a Schengen visa when crossing the external borders (standard fee €90 under the Visa Code). (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (faq.need-visa) changed: from 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), among them US, UK, Canadian and Japanese citizens, can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area (ETIAS is not yet in operation). Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa before traveling. to EU citizens travel freely, and Swiss and EEA nationals enter with a valid identity card or passport. Nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation). Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) must be in possession of a visa when crossing the Schengen external borders. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (faq.visa-cost) changed: from The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11, allowing up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. Under EU visa facilitation agreements, nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus pay €35 and nationals of Cabo Verde €67.50. Guichet.lu does not publish a fee for the national long-stay (Type D) visa; it says long-stay visas are issued only by Luxembourg or Belgian embassies. to The European Commission lists the Schengen short-stay visa fee as €90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6–12, €35 for applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus and €67.50 for applicants from Cabo Verde. No official source we could read states a fee for the national long-stay (Type D) visa; Luxembourg's Foreign Ministry says Visa D applications are submitted through Luxembourg or Belgian diplomatic or consular representations abroad. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (faq.how-long-stay) changed: from ~~Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. EU and EFTA citizens do not need a visa.~~ to Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. EU law says no entry visa may be imposed on EU citizens; Swiss nationals enter on a valid identity card or passport under the EU–Swiss agreement, and the EEA Agreement incorporates the EU free movement directive. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (tips.languages) changed: from ~~Guichet.lu says Luxembourg has 3 official languages — Luxembourgish, French and German — and that laws and legal deeds are written in French.~~ to Guichet.lu, the government's information portal, says French, German or Luxembourgish may be used for court and administrative matters. (guichet.public.lu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. No official source we could read requires visa-exempt visitors to hold insurance. to Schengen visa applicants must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000. The UK government says British visitors may also need to show proof of travel insurance at Luxembourg border control. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket) changed: from No official source we could read makes a return or onward ticket a condition of entry in itself. Under the Schengen Borders Code (Annex I), the supporting documents border guards may check for tourist or private trips include a return or round-trip ticket. to Under the Schengen Borders Code, the non-exhaustive list of supporting documents a border guard may request (Annex I) includes, as regards return, a return or round-trip ticket. The UK government says British visitors may also need to show a return or onward ticket at Luxembourg border control. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from ~~Luxembourg's reference amount is €67 per person per day of the stay.~~ to The European Commission's table of reference amounts for crossing the external border gives Luxembourg's minimum amount per day and per person as €67. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Free text (entryRequirements.declarations.ees) changed: from Non-EU travellers on short stays may need to register fingerprints and a photo in the EU Entry/Exit System at the Schengen border; on the first visit this may be at a special booth before the immigration desk. The UK Foreign Office says there is no cost for EES registration and nothing to do before you arrive at the border. to The UK Foreign Office says that on short stays in the Schengen Area you may need to register biometric details such as fingerprints and a photo in the EU Entry/Exit System, that on your first visit you may be asked to do this at a special booth before the immigration desk, that there is no cost for EES registration, and that you need take no action before you arrive at the border. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Official sentences behind free text changed: from ~~(none)~~ to faq.where-apply, tips.free-transport, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— summary (free text) changed: from Macao runs its own entry regime, separate from mainland China: the Public Security Police lists 88 visa-exempt nationalities, whose stay limit is 30 days unless otherwise listed (90 days for EU and Schengen passports and some others, 14 days for Brunei and Kazakhstan, 3 months for Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon and New Zealand, six months for British citizens), and visitors who are not exempt can apply for a visa-upon-arrival at the border, except six nationalities (Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam) that must apply in advance through Chinese diplomatic missions. to Macao’s Public Security Police exempts nationals of 88 listed countries from a visa. Holders of a valid passport get a stay of a maximum of 30 days unless its table lists otherwise: 90 days for EU and Schengen passports and some others, 14 days for Brunei and Kazakhstan, 3 months for Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon and New Zealand, and 6 months for British citizens holding a British passport. Visitors who are not exempt can apply for an Entry Permit (visa-upon-arrival) at the border checkpoints on arrival, but visitors from Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam must apply for a Macao visa in advance through a Chinese embassy or consulate. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— faq.need-visa (free text) changed: from It depends on your passport: EU and other listed passports enter visa-free for 90 days (British citizens for six months), and nationalities including the US, Canada, Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand get 30 days. Visitors who are not exempt can apply for a visa on arrival (MOP 200) at the border, except nationals of six countries — Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam — who, the Public Security Police says, must obtain a visa in advance through Chinese diplomatic missions. to It depends on your passport. Macao’s Public Security Police exempts nationals of 88 listed countries from a visa, among them the United States, Canada, Australia and India; holders of a valid passport get a maximum of 30 days unless its table lists otherwise, such as 90 days for EU and Schengen passports and 6 months for British citizens. Visitors who are not exempt can apply for a visa-upon-arrival at the border checkpoints (MOP 200 for an individual, single entry), except visitors from Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, who must apply for a Macao visa in advance through a Chinese embassy or consulate. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— faq.china-visa (free text) changed: from Macao's Public Security Police sets its own entry rules: its own list of visa-exempt nationalities, a visa on arrival, and visas obtained through Chinese diplomatic missions for the nationalities that need one in advance. No official source we could read states how a mainland Chinese visa applies to Macao. to Macao’s Public Security Police publishes its own list of visa-exempt nationalities, its own visa-upon-arrival, and Macao visas applied for through Chinese embassies or consulates. No official source we could read states whether a mainland Chinese visa is valid for Macao. Australia’s Smartraveller says that if you plan to return to mainland China after visiting Macau, you should confirm your Chinese visa allows you to re-enter mainland China. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— faq.us-citizens (free text) changed: from ~~US passport holders enter visa-free for up to 30 days. EU citizens get 90 days, and British citizens up to six months.~~ to Macao’s Public Security Police exempts nationals of the United States (except holders of a US diplomatic passport) from a visa, and holders of a valid passport get a stay of a maximum of 30 days. EU and Schengen passport holders get a maximum of 90 days, and British citizens holding a British passport a maximum of 6 months. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— faq.day-trip (free text) changed: from No official source we could read describes day trips. Macao's Public Security Police lists the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal and the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge among its border checkpoints, and Hong Kong permanent residents can enter with their Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card. to No official source we could read describes day trips. Macao’s Public Security Police lists the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal and the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge among its border checkpoints, and exempts holders of a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or Re-entry Permit from a visa. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— faq.voa-how (free text) changed: from Eligible nationalities pay for the visa at the border checkpoint — MOP 200, or MOP 100 for children under 12 — and are granted a stay of up to 30 days; MOP 300 buys multiple entries within that stay. Nationalities excluded from the scheme must apply in advance through a Chinese embassy or consulate. to Macao’s Public Security Police says visitors who have not applied in advance can apply for the visa-upon-arrival at the Visa Room of the checkpoint on arrival, and are granted a stay of a maximum of 30 days once it is approved. It costs MOP 200 for a single entry or MOP 300 for multiple entries within the stay granted (MOP 100 or MOP 150 for children under 12). Visitors from Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam must apply for a Macao visa in advance through a Chinese embassy or consulate. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— tips.hkd-accepted (free text) changed: from ~~The Government of Canada says Hong Kong dollars are accepted alongside the pataca, and Australia's Smartraveller says some shops also take Chinese yuan.~~ to The Government of Canada says Hong Kong dollars are also accepted alongside the pataca, and Australia’s Smartraveller says some shops and buses also accept Hong Kong dollars and Chinese yuan. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— tips.typhoons (free text) changed: from The UK FCDO says the typhoon season normally runs from May to November and public offices shut when the Typhoon 8 signal is issued. The Macao Government Tourism Office says that under Signal No. 8 all outdoor and marine activities should be suspended and the cross-sea bridges may close. Follow the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) signals. to The UK FCDO says the typhoon season normally runs from May to November and public offices shut down when the Typhoon 8 signal is issued. The Macao Government Tourism Office’s precautions for Signal No. 8 include suspending all outdoor and marine activities, and it says the cross-sea bridges will be closed at any time. Australia’s Smartraveller says to follow the advice of local authorities, including the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— entryRequirements.passportValidity (free text) changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 90 days beyond your intended stay in Macao.~~ to Macao’s Public Security Police says your passport or travel document should be valid for at least 90 days beyond the period of your intended stay in Macao. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits (free text) changed: from Arriving travelers carrying cash or bearer negotiable instruments (traveler's checks, cheques, money orders) worth MOP 120,000 or more must declare them to customs and use the red channel. On departure, declare truthfully if a customs officer asks. Transit passengers are exempt. to Macao Customs says arriving travellers carrying cash or bearer negotiable instruments (such as traveller’s cheques, cheques and money orders) worth MOP 120,000 or more must declare them to customs officers, fill in a declaration and use the red channel. On departure, declare truthfully if a customs officer asks. Transit passengers stopping briefly in Macao do not need to declare. (customs.gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 (free text) changed: from Macao Customs lets each passenger bring in, without declaring it, up to 19 cigarettes, 1 cigar (of no more than 3 g) and 25 g of leaf tobacco, and 1 litre of drinks over 30% alcohol; declare anything beyond these quantities. to Macao Customs says passengers entering Macao may bring goods for their own use without a customs declaration as long as they do not exceed the quantities in its table, which include 19 cigarettes, 1 cigar (of no more than 3 g), 25 g of leaf tobacco and 1 litre of drinks over 30% alcohol by volume. (customs.gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 (free text) changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says it is prohibited to import, export or distribute e-cigarettes, vaporizers and their refills in Macao, and that offenders can expect heavy fines.~~ to Canada’s travel advice says it is prohibited to import, export or distribute e-cigarettes, vaporizers and their refills in Macao, and that convicted offenders can expect heavy fines. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Macau— Customs source — also stated on changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://www.customs.gov.mo/pt/notice_passengers_item3.html (customs.gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— summary changed: from A public notice on Malawi's official eVisa portal, effective 24 February 2026, makes nationals of the Category Two countries, among them the US, the UK and the EU states, eligible for a visa on arrival at all designated ports of entry, while Category One nationals must obtain a visa before departure; the portal's eligibility wizard shows that some nationalities enter visa-free. to A public notice on Malawi's official eVisa portal, effective 24 February 2026, says nationals of Category Two countries — a list that includes the United States, the United Kingdom and EU states such as France and Germany — are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival at all designated ports of entry, while nationals of Category One countries must obtain a visa or prior authorization before departure. The government strongly encourages travellers to apply before departure through evisa.gov.mw. (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— faq.need-visa changed: from Citizens of some countries and territories, including South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Ghana and Singapore, enter visa-free, according to the eVisa portal's eligibility wizard. Citizens of the US, UK, Canada, Australia, the EU and the other Category Two countries can get a visa on arrival (USD 50 for a single entry, according to the UK Foreign Office) or apply in advance at evisa.gov.mw, while Category One countries such as India, China and Nigeria must get a visa before departure. to It depends on your nationality. Malawi's Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services lists Category Two countries — among them the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France and Germany — whose nationals can obtain a visa on arrival (the UK government advises bringing US dollars in cash: USD 50 for a single-entry visa), and Category One countries, such as India, China and Nigeria, whose nationals must obtain a visa or prior authorization before departure. Visa applications can be made online at evisa.gov.mw. (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— faq.how-long-stay changed: from No official source we could read states how many days a single-entry visa allows. The Government of Canada says that to stay longer you should contact Malawi's Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, and that you may be fined on departure if you overstay. No official source we could read says where an extension is granted or for how long. to No official source we could read states how many days a single-entry visa allows. Canada's travel advice says that if you wish to extend your stay you should contact Malawi's Department of Immigration and Citizenship, and that you may be fined upon departure if you overstay without proper authorization. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— faq.visa-on-arrival changed: from Yes, for nationals of the Category Two countries, which include the US, UK, Canada, Australia and the EU: a public notice effective 24 February 2026 makes them eligible at all designated ports of entry, and tells airlines to board them without a visa. The UK FCDO advises bringing US dollars in cash. Category One nationals must still obtain a visa before departure, and the government encourages everyone to apply in advance at evisa.gov.mw. to Yes, for nationals of the Category Two countries, which include the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia: a public notice effective 24 February 2026 makes them eligible for a visa on arrival at all designated ports of entry, and advises airlines to let them board without a visa. The UK government advises bringing US dollars in cash for payment. Nationals of Category One countries must obtain a visa or prior authorization before departure, and travellers are strongly encouraged to apply before departure through evisa.gov.mw. (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— faq.yellow-fever changed: from Only if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission (UK Foreign Office and WHO), or, according to WHO's country list, transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. to The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list says proof of vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— faq.lake-swimming changed: from ~~TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC) says there is a risk of schistosomiasis (bilharzia) in Malawi and advises all travellers to avoid wading, swimming or bathing in fresh water.~~ to TravelHealthPro (the UK's NaTHNaC) says there is a risk of schistosomiasis in Malawi and that all travellers should avoid wading, swimming or bathing in fresh water. (travelhealthpro.org.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— tips.bilharzia-lake changed: from ~~TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC) says there is a risk of schistosomiasis (bilharzia) in Malawi and advises all travellers to avoid wading, swimming or bathing in fresh water.~~ to TravelHealthPro (the UK's NaTHNaC) says there is a risk of schistosomiasis in Malawi and that all travellers should avoid wading, swimming or bathing in fresh water. (travelhealthpro.org.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— tips.malaria changed: from ~~TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC) says there is a high risk of malaria in Malawi and recommends antimalarial tablets. It advises mosquito bite avoidance.~~ to TravelHealthPro (the UK's NaTHNaC) says there is a high risk of malaria in Malawi and recommends atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine, and says travellers should take mosquito bite avoidance measures. (travelhealthpro.org.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— tips.forex-receipts changed: from ~~The Government of Canada says US dollars are widely accepted and that you must declare all foreign currency on arrival and departure.~~ to Canada's travel advice says US dollars are widely accepted and that you must declare all foreign currencies upon arrival and departure in Malawi. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— tips.power-fuel changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says there are frequent fuel shortages, often with long queues. It advises not assuming fuel will be available on your route and planning ahead to reach your destination.~~ to The UK government says there are frequent fuel shortages in Malawi, often with long queues, and tells travellers not to assume fuel will be available on their route and to plan ahead to make sure they can reach their destination. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from The UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list gives the requirement for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. to The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list says proof of vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from ~~No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Malawi. 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 Malawi. The UK government advises having adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad, medical evacuation and repatriation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for Malawi. For an eVisa, the Department of Immigration's Visa Eligibility Wizard lists a recent photograph, a copy of the passport bio-data page, a covering letter signed by your host in Malawi, and a covering letter signed by an agent or an accommodation booking; it lists no ticket. to No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for Malawi. For an eVisa, the Department of Immigration's Visa Eligibility Wizard lists a recent photograph, a copy of the passport bio-data page, a covering letter from the host in Malawi (signed by the host), and a covering letter from an agent or an accommodation booking; it lists no ticket. (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— entryRequirements.declarations.traveller-health-check changed: from The UK FCDO says Malawi's Ministry of Health and Sanitation requires arriving passengers to complete a Traveller Health Check form, reached on arrival through a QR code or completed online in advance. The form asks for your entry point, arrival date and the countries you visited in the last 21 days. to The UK government says Malawi's Ministry of Health and Sanitation requires arriving passengers to complete a Traveller Health Check form, which can be accessed on arrival through a QR code or completed in advance. The form asks where you will enter Malawi, what day you will arrive and which countries you visited in the last 21 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from No Malawian source we could read states a currency rule. The US State Department advises declaring all foreign currency on arrival, and says USD 5,000 is the most foreign currency a traveller may take out of Malawi; amounts above that not declared on arrival may be confiscated. to No Malawian source we could read states a currency rule. The US State Department says you must declare all foreign currency when entering Malawi, no matter the amount, and that USD 5,000 is the maximum amount of foreign currency with which travellers may exit the country; funds above that amount not declared on arrival may be confiscated. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from The Government of Canada says it is illegal to import or export drugs, pornographic material or ivory, that a licence is needed to import firearms and ammunition for hunting, and that buying or exporting uncut precious stones is illegal. to Canada's travel advice says it is illegal to import and export drugs, pornographic material and ivory, that you must have a licence to import firearms and munitions for hunting, and that it is illegal to purchase or export uncut precious stones. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from ~~The Government of Canada says you must declare all foreign currency on arrival and departure, and that the authorities may detain you or confiscate your passport if you do not.~~ to Canada's travel advice says you must declare all foreign currencies upon arrival and departure in Malawi, and that local authorities may detain you or confiscate your passport if you do not comply. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— countryFacts.payments changed: from The Government of Canada says the economy is predominantly cash-based, US dollars are widely accepted, and credit and debit cards are not widely accepted outside tourist establishments. It adds that you must declare all foreign currency on arrival and departure. to Canada's travel advice says US dollars are widely accepted, that you should carry enough currency as credit and debit cards are not widely accepted outside tourist establishments, and that you must declare all foreign currencies upon arrival and departure. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK FCDO says there is a risk of mugging and bag-snatching, that most thefts from tourists take place around the main bus stations in urban areas, and that there are occasional reports of kidnappings for ransom. It advises avoiding road travel after dark. to The UK government says there is a risk of mugging and bag-snatching, that most thefts from tourists take place around main bus stations in urban areas, and that there are occasional reports of kidnappings for ransom. It tells drivers to always wear a seatbelt and avoid travelling after dark. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~No official seasonal guidance. The Government of Canada and the UK FCDO say the rainy season runs from November to April, when flooding, cyclones and landslides can make roads impassable.~~ to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance. Canada's travel advice and the UK government say the rainy season runs from November to April; the UK says cyclones and floods are common then and often cause landslides that close roads, and Canada says secondary roads may become impassable due to mudslides and landslides. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— visaTypes.mw-evisa.feeNotes changed: from Payable online at the time of application and non-refundable. The eVisa portal's FAQ lists a transit visa at USD 50, a six-month multiple-entry visa at USD 150 and a twelve-month one at USD 250, and says e-Visa applications are processed within three (3) working days; the portal's eligibility wizard gives 5 days. to Payable online at the time of application and non-refundable. The eVisa portal's FAQ lists a transit visa at USD 50, a six-month multiple-entry visa at USD 150 and a twelve-month one at USD 250, and says e-Visa applications are processed within three (3) working days; the portal's eligibility wizard gives a processing time of 5 days. (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— visaTypes.mw-evisa-multiple.feeNotes changed: from ~~Six-month multiple-entry visa paid online; a twelve-month multiple-entry visa costs USD 250.~~ to Six-month multiple-entry visa, payable online at the time of application and non-refundable; the eVisa portal's FAQ lists a twelve-month multiple-entry visa at USD 250. (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malawi— visaTypes.mw-visa-on-arrival.feeNotes changed: from The UK Foreign Office says single- or multiple-entry visas can be obtained on arrival and advises bringing US dollars in cash: USD 50 for a single entry, USD 150 for a six-month multiple-entry visa and USD 250 for a one-year one. No Malawi government page we could read gives a separate on-arrival fee. to The UK government says single or multiple entry visas can be obtained on arrival and advises bringing US dollars in cash for payment: USD 50 for a single-entry visa, USD 150 for a 6-month multiple entry visa and USD 250 for a one-year multiple entry visa. No Malawi government page we could read gives a separate on-arrival fee. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— summary changed: from Malaysia's Immigration Department says an eVISA is compulsory for only 31 specific nationalities; Chinese citizens may enter visa-free for social visits of up to 30 days per entry from 1 September 2026, and Indian citizens are exempt from the visa for social visits until 31 December 2026. The Department requires foreign visitors, except Singapore citizens, diplomatic and official passport holders and some residents and border-pass holders, to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), which Canada's travel advice says is free and can be filled in up to 3 days before arrival. to Malaysia's Immigration Department says the eVISA is only compulsory for 31 specific nationalities, for social visits. It says Chinese citizens on Ordinary or Public Affairs passports can enter visa-free for social visits of up to 30 days per entry from 1 September 2026, and that Indian nationals are exempt from the visa for social visits until 31 December 2026. Visitors must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), which Canada's travel advice says is free and can be filled in up to three days before arrival. (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— faq.us-need-visa changed: from No. The US is not on the Immigration Department's list of nationalities that need a visa; the Department does not publish how long US citizens may stay. Visitors must also complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online, which Canada's travel advice says is free and can be filled in up to 3 days before arrival. to The United States is not on the Immigration Department's list of countries required to apply for a visa to enter Malaysia, and its eVISA FAQ says the eVISA is only compulsory for 31 specific nationalities; no official source we could read states how long US citizens may stay. Visitors must also complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online, which Canada's travel advice says is free and can be filled in up to three days before arrival. (imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— faq.mdac-what changed: from The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is the online arrival form at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac that the Immigration Department requires visitors to complete. Canada's travel advice says it is free and can be filled in up to 3 days before arrival. to The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is the arrival form that the Immigration Department requires visitors to complete at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac. Canada's travel advice says it is a free online pre-arrival form that can be filled in up to three days before arrival. (imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— faq.china-india-visa-free changed: from Yes. From 1 September 2026, Chinese citizens on ordinary or public affairs passports valid for at least 6 months can enter visa-free for social visits of up to 30 days per entry. Indian citizens are exempt from the visa for social visits until 31 December 2026. Both must also complete the MDAC. to Yes. The Immigration Department says that from 1 September 2026 Chinese citizens on Ordinary or Public Affairs passports valid for at least 6 months can enter visa-free for social visits of up to 30 days per entry, and that Indian nationals are exempt from the visa for social visits until 31 December 2026. Visitors must also complete the MDAC. (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— faq.evisa-cost changed: from No official page we could read states the eVisa fee: the portal shows it only during the application. The MyVISA FAQ says the eVISA is compulsory for 31 specific nationalities and that processing takes 2 to 7 working days. to No official page we could read states the eVISA fee. The MyVISA FAQ says the eVISA is only compulsory for 31 specific nationalities and that processing takes 2 to 7 working days. (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— faq.best-time changed: from No official Malaysian source we could read gives seasonal guidance. The CIA World Factbook describes two monsoons, the southwest from April to October and the northeast from October to February, and Canada's travel advice gives the rainy season as November to March, when flooding and landslides can disrupt travel. to No official source we could read names a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says the rainy (monsoon) season extends from November to March, and that severe rainstorms have occasionally caused flooding and landslides. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— tips.mdac-scams changed: from Canada's travel advice says the MDAC is free, reports an increase in online scams around it, and advises not to use any website that charges fees for arrival cards and to apply only on the official website (imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac). to Canada's travel advice reports an increase in online scams related to the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), says the MDAC is a free service, and advises not to use any website that charges fees for arrival cards and to use only the official website. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— tips.drugs changed: from The UK says Malaysia has a zero-tolerance policy on drug offences, with penalties that include long jail sentences, possible whipping and a possible death sentence for trafficking, and that you may be asked for a urine test on arrival. to The UK says the Malaysian authorities have a zero-tolerance policy to drug offences, with penalties including a long jail sentence, a possible whipping and a possible death sentence by hanging for drug trafficking, and that the authorities could ask you to take a urine test on arrival if they suspect drug use. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)