Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport in one. to Malaysia's Immigration Department says a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate must be presented upon arrival for travellers from countries at risk of yellow fever infection. (imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— entryRequirements.declarations.mdac changed: from The Immigration Department requires visitors to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my; it exempts Singapore citizens, diplomatic and official passport holders, Malaysian permanent residents and long-term pass holders, and holders of certain Brunei, Thai and Indonesian border documents. The MDAC registration form says your trip must be within 3 days, including the date of submission. Canada's travel advice says it is free and must be presented with your passport at immigration, and warns against websites that charge fees for it. to The Immigration Department requires visitors to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my and to present their passports together with a complete MDAC to the Immigration Officer. The MDAC registration form says your trip must be within 3 days, including the date of submission. Canada's travel advice says the MDAC is free and warns against websites that charge fees for it. The UK government says you do not need to complete an arrival card if you are not passing through immigration. (imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from Cash and bearer negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of USD 10,000 must be declared on arrival and departure on Customs Form No. 7. Carrying more than USD 10,000 worth of Malaysian ringgit in or out also needs prior written approval from Bank Negara Malaysia. to Royal Malaysian Customs says travellers entering or leaving Malaysia with cash and bearer negotiable instruments exceeding USD 10,000 equivalent must declare them on Customs Form No. 7, and that importing or exporting Malaysian ringgit exceeding USD 10,000 equivalent needs prior permission from Bank Negara Malaysia. (customs.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~The UK says drug offences in Malaysia carry severe penalties, including a possible death sentence by hanging for trafficking.~~ to The UK says possessing drugs in Malaysia, even in very small quantities, carries severe penalties, including a possible death sentence by hanging for drug trafficking. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK government says bag-snatching is common in major cities, often by thieves on motorbikes, and that credit card and ATM fraud is widespread. It advises against all but essential travel to the islands and dive sites off eastern Sabah, from Sandakan to Tawau, because of the threat of kidnapping; this does not apply to the Sabah mainland. to The UK government says bag-snatching is common, particularly in major cities, and thieves on motorbikes can target tourists, and that credit card and ATM fraud is widespread. It advises against all but essential travel to all islands and dive sites off the coast of eastern Sabah from Sandakan to Tawau because of the threat of kidnapping; this does not apply to the mainland of Sabah. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from The CIA World Factbook describes a tropical climate with two monsoons, the southwest from April to October and the northeast from October to February; Canada's travel advice gives the rainy (monsoon) 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 Malaysia. 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— countryFacts.driving changed: from Malaysia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention 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 Malaysia yet. to Malaysia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— summary changed: from Maldives Immigration grants tourists a visa on arrival without pre-approval, provided they have confirmed return tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking and sufficient funds; since 15 April 2025 entry is not granted on Israeli passports. The UK and Canada say the visa is for 30 days, and Australia says it is free. Every traveller must also submit the free Imuga Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before arrival, and the stay can be extended in-country through the Imuga portal. to Maldives Immigration says tourists are granted a visa on arrival without pre-approval, provided they meet the basic entry requirements, including confirmed return journey tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking and sufficient funds; since 15 April 2025 entry is not granted on Israeli passports. The Maldives' Permanent Mission to the UN says a free visa of up to thirty days is issued on arrival. Foreigners arriving must submit the Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before arrival, and tourists can apply for visa extensions through the IMUGA portal. (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— need-visa changed: from No advance visa: Maldives Immigration grants tourists a visa on arrival without pre-approval, provided you have confirmed return tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking, sufficient funds and a submitted Imuga declaration. Entry is not granted on Israeli passports. The UK and Canada say the visa is for 30 days; Australia says it is free. to No advance visa: Maldives Immigration says tourists are granted a visa on arrival without pre-approval, provided they meet the basic entry requirements, including confirmed return journey tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking, sufficient funds and a submitted Traveller Declaration. It says entry is not granted on Israeli passports. The Maldives' Permanent Mission to the UN and the UK government say the visa is for up to 30 days; Australia's Smartraveller says it is free of cost. (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— imuga-what changed: from Imuga is the Maldives' online traveller declaration. Maldives Immigration says all travellers must submit it within 96 hours before their flight time for arrival, and its home page lists it as mandatory within 96 hours of arrival or departure. Submitting it at imuga.immigration.gov.mv is free. to Maldives Immigration says all travellers must submit the Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before their flight time for arrival, and that there are no fees for submitting it; the IMUGA home page lists it as a mandatory declaration within 96 hours of arrival or departure. (imuga.immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— extend-90 changed: from Yes. Maldives Immigration says tourists can apply for visa extensions through the IMUGA portal. Passport and accommodation details are filled in automatically (applicants who have changed accommodation can update their hotel) and a passport-size photo taken within the last 12 months is uploaded; Immigration says extension applications are now expected to be completed within 48 hours. It does not publish the maximum length of an extension or the fee. to Yes. Maldives Immigration says tourists can apply for visa extensions by logging into the IMUGA portal; passport and accommodation details are populated automatically, applicants who have changed accommodation can update their hotel details, and a passport-size photograph taken within the last 12 months must be uploaded. It says extension applications are now expected to be completed within 48 hours. No official source we could read states the maximum length of an extension or the fee. (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— alcohol changed: from No. Canada's travel advice says importing alcohol is illegal, and the UK Foreign Office says it is illegal to bring in alcohol. Alcohol is available only on resort islands; you can be arrested and deported for possessing or drinking it outside resorts. to No. Canada's travel advice says it is illegal to import alcohol, and the UK Foreign Office says it is illegal to bring in alcohol. The UK says alcoholic drinks are only available on resort islands and that you can be arrested and deported for possessing and drinking alcohol, or being intoxicated, outside resorts and on inhabited islands. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— usd-accepted changed: from Canada's travel advice says the currency is the rufiyaa (MVR), that major credit cards are accepted at resorts and hotels, and that US dollars can be exchanged at the airport, banks and hotels. ATMs are only in Malé and the more populated non-resort islands. to Canada's travel advice says the currency is the rufiyaa (MVR), that major credit cards are accepted at resorts and hotels, that U.S. dollars can be exchanged at the airport, banks and hotels, and that ATMs are only available in Malé and the more populated non-resort islands. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— alcohol-rules changed: from The UK Foreign Office says alcoholic drinks are available only on resort islands and you should not take any out of your resort: you can be arrested and deported for possessing or drinking alcohol, or being intoxicated, outside resorts and on inhabited islands. Importing alcohol is illegal. to The UK Foreign Office says alcoholic drinks are only available on resort islands, that you should not take any alcohol out of your resort, and that you can be arrested and deported for possessing and drinking alcohol, or being intoxicated, outside resorts and on inhabited islands. Canada's travel advice says it is illegal to import alcohol. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— local-island-dress changed: from Canada's travel advice says to dress conservatively, especially outside major cities and coastal resorts, and notes that publicly observing any religion other than Islam is illegal. The UK Foreign Office says that during Ramadan you should not eat, drink or smoke in public in the daytime outside holiday resorts. to Canada's travel advice says to dress conservatively, especially outside major cities and coastal resorts, and that it is illegal to publicly observe any religion other than Islam. The UK Foreign Office says that during Ramadan you should not eat, drink or smoke in public in the daytime, outside of holiday resorts. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— imuga-free changed: from The Imuga Traveller Declaration is free at imuga.immigration.gov.mv and must be submitted within 96 hours before your flight for arrival; the Imuga home page lists departure too. Maldives Immigration advises against other websites that may charge a fee. to Maldives Immigration says the Traveller Declaration must be submitted within 96 hours before your flight time for arrival and that there are no fees for submitting it; the IMUGA home page lists departure too. It strongly advises using the IMUGA portal and avoiding other websites that may charge a fee. (imuga.immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— passportValidity changed: from Your passport (or travel document) must be machine-readable and valid for at least 1 month on arrival, according to Maldives Immigration; the UK Foreign Office gives the same 1-month rule. Canada's travel advice asks for 6 months from your date of entry. to Maldives Immigration says you need a passport or travel document with a machine-readable zone and at least 1 month's validity; the UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least one month after the date you arrive. Canada's travel advice says a Canadian passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— yellow-fever changed: from ~~A yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) is required only if you arrive from, or transited through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to Maldives Immigration says you must present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from, or having recently travelled through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission; children under one year of age are exempt. (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— onwardTicket changed: from ~~Confirmed return journey tickets are one of the entry requirements Maldives Immigration lists for tourists.~~ to Maldives Immigration lists a complete travel itinerary including confirmed return journey tickets among the entry requirements for tourists. (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— proofOfFunds changed: from Maldives Immigration lists sufficient funds to cover the stay among the basic entry requirements, together with confirmed return journey tickets and a prepaid confirmed booking at a registered facility (or a sponsorship approved by Maldives Immigration); it does not publish an amount. The Maldives' Permanent Mission to the UN gives the funds as US$100 plus US$50 per day, or a confirmation of reservation in a tourist resort or hotel. to Maldives Immigration lists sufficient funds to cover the stay among the entry requirements, together with confirmed return journey tickets and a prepaid confirmed booking at a registered facility, or a sponsorship it has approved; it states no amount. The Maldives' Permanent Mission to the UN gives the funds as US$100 plus US$50 per day, or a confirmation of reservation in a tourist resort or hotel. (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— imuga changed: from All travellers must submit the free Imuga Traveller Declaration online within 96 hours before their flight time for arrival; the Imuga home page lists it as a mandatory declaration within 96 hours of arrival or departure. Use only imuga.immigration.gov.mv: Maldives Immigration warns against other sites that charge a fee. to Maldives Immigration says all travellers must submit the Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before their flight time for arrival, free of charge; the IMUGA home page lists it as a mandatory declaration within 96 hours of arrival or departure. It strongly advises using the IMUGA portal (imuga.immigration.gov.mv) and avoiding other websites that may charge a fee. (imuga.immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— 2 changed: from ~~Australia's Smartraveller says it is illegal to import pornography, alcohol or pork products, though alcohol and pork may be consumed on resort islands.~~ to Australia's Smartraveller says it is illegal to bring pornography, alcohol or pork products to the Maldives, but that alcohol and pork may be consumed on resort islands. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says crime is low on the resort islands, but petty theft happens — do not leave things unattended on the beach or in unlocked rooms. It says that outside the resorts there is gang-related violence, including knife crime, mainly in Malé and Hulhumalé, and advises avoiding empty roads on foot after dark. It warns that strong tidal currents can drag swimmers away from the shore and cause drownings, so ask resort staff where it is safe to swim. to The UK Foreign Office says crime levels are low in the exclusive resort islands but petty crime does happen, and advises not leaving items unattended on the beach or in unlocked hotel rooms. It says that outside the resorts there are incidents of gang-related violence including knife crime, mainly in Malé and Hulhumalé, and advises avoiding empty roads on foot, particularly after dark. It says the sea can have strong tidal currents that can drag you away from the shoreline, resulting in drownings, and to ask resort staff where it is safe to swim. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official source we could read gives a best time to visit the Maldives. Canada's travel advice says the rainy (monsoon) season runs from November to April in the northeast and from May to October in the southwest. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit the Maldives. Canada's travel advice says the rainy (monsoon) season extends from November to April in the northeast and from May to October in the southwest. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Maldives— feeNotes changed: from The Maldives' Permanent Mission to the UN says a free tourist visa of up to thirty days is issued on arrival. Maldives Immigration lists the entry requirements: a machine-readable passport with at least 1 month's validity, confirmed return journey tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking at a registered facility and sufficient funds for the stay, or a sponsorship it has approved. It says entry is not granted on Israeli passports. to The Maldives' Permanent Mission to the UN says a free visa of up to thirty days is issued on arrival for all nationalities. Maldives Immigration lists the entry requirements: a machine-readable passport or travel document with at least 1 month's validity, confirmed return journey tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking at a registered facility and sufficient funds for the stay, or a sponsorship it has approved. It says entry is not granted on Israeli passports. (un.mdvmission.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— summary rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK government tells British nationals they must have a visa to visit Mali, applied for and paid online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, and the UK advises against all travel to the country. The ministry's visa check still waives the visa for nationals of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo despite Mali's withdrawal from ECOWAS, but not for Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia or Sierra Leone, and it answers that citizens of its Confederation of Sahel States partners Burkina Faso and Niger need no visa. to The UK government tells British nationals they must have a visa to visit Mali, with the application and payment fully online via the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, and advises against all travel to the whole of Mali. The ministry's online visa check tells nationals of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo, Burkina Faso and Niger that they do not need a visa, and tells nationals of Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone that a visa is required. ECOWAS says Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are no longer members of ECOWAS as of 29 January 2025. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— faq.need-visa rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK government says British nationals must have a visa to visit Mali. The application and payment are made online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website, and the entry permit is issued electronically once approved. The ministry's visa check tells nationals of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo, Burkina Faso and Niger that they need no visa. to The UK government says British nationals must have a visa to visit Mali, that the application and payment process is fully online via the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, and that an entry permit is issued electronically once approved. The ministry's online visa check tells nationals of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo, Burkina Faso and Niger that they do not need a visa. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— faq.safe rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~No. The UK and Canadian governments both advise against all travel to Mali; Canada cites the threat of terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and fuel shortages.~~ to No. The UK advises against all travel to the whole of Mali, and Canada says to avoid all travel to Mali due to the threat of terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and fuel shortages. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— faq.ecowas-free rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Some can. Although Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have withdrawn from ECOWAS, the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa check still tells nationals of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo that they need no visa. Nationals of Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone are told a visa is required. to ECOWAS says Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are no longer members of ECOWAS as of 29 January 2025. The Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' online visa check tells nationals of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo that they do not need a visa, and tells nationals of Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone that a visa is required. (ecowas.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— faq.voa rewritten to its official sentences changed: from No official source we could read offers a visa on arrival. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals that they must have a visa to visit Mali, that the application and payment are made online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, and that the entry permit is issued electronically once approved, with no need to send documents to the Malian embassy. to No official source we could read offers a visa on arrival. The UK government tells British nationals that they must have a visa to visit Mali, that the application and payment process is fully online via the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, that an entry permit is issued electronically once approved, and that there is no need to send documents to the Malian Embassy in Brussels. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— faq.yellow-fever rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Yes. The UK Foreign Office says you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination to enter Mali.~~ to Yes. The UK government says that to enter Mali you must have a certificate to prove you've had a yellow fever vaccination. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— tips.security rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK advises against all travel to the whole of Mali, including Bamako. It says terrorist attacks can occur at any time, that JNIM blockades target key routes, and that there is a high threat of kidnapping across the country. to The UK advises against all travel to the whole of Mali. It says JNIM has implemented blockades on key routes throughout southern and western Mali, including the capital Bamako, targeting fuel trucks and enforcing checkpoints, that attacks can occur at any time, and that there is a high threat of kidnapping and criminal activity across Mali, including in Bamako. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— tips.ecowas-status rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ECOWAS says Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially withdrawn from ECOWAS. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa check still waives the visa for nationals of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo, but asks those of Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone to apply. to ECOWAS says Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are no longer members of ECOWAS as of 29 January 2025. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' online visa check tells nationals of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo that they do not need a visa, and tells those of Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone that a visa is required. (ecowas.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— tips.photography rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office says not to take pictures of military or government installations and to always ask permission before photographing local people; Canada says photographing military personnel and installations is prohibited. to The UK Foreign Office says not to take pictures of military or government installations and to always ask permission before taking photographs that include local people; Canada says photography of military personnel and installations is prohibited. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— tips.cash-euros rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says credit cards are rarely accepted outside a few major hotels and that ATM access is limited outside Bamako.~~ to Canada's travel advice says credit cards are rarely accepted outside a few major hotels and that access to ATMs is limited outside of Bamako. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Mali's Law No. 04-058 of 25 November 2004 on the entry of foreigners, which the online visa application shows before the form, says every foreigner entering Mali must carry, besides the entry visa, documents on the purpose and conditions of the stay and, where applicable, on their means of subsistence and guarantees of repatriation. No amount is stated. to Mali's Law No. 04-058 of 25 November 2004 on the entry of foreigners, which the online visa application shows before the form, says that to enter Mali every foreigner must carry the entry visa and documents on the purpose and conditions of the stay and, where applicable, on their means of subsistence and guarantees of repatriation. No amount is stated. (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— countryFacts.safety rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK advises against all travel to the whole of Mali. It says JNIM has implemented blockades on key routes in southern and western Mali, including around Bamako, targeting fuel trucks and enforcing checkpoints for travellers, that leaving by overland routes to neighbouring countries is too dangerous, and that there is a high threat of kidnapping across Mali, including in Bamako. Canada says Mali has been ruled by a military-led transitional government since the August 2020 coup. to The UK advises against all travel to the whole of Mali. It says JNIM has implemented blockades on key routes throughout southern and western Mali, including Bamako, targeting fuel trucks and enforcing checkpoints, that you should not try to leave Mali by overland routes to neighbouring countries as this is too dangerous, and that there is a high threat of kidnapping and criminal activity across Mali, including in Bamako. Canada says that since the coup d'état of August 2020, Mali has been ruled by a military-led transitional government. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Canada's travel advice describes three seasons: dry and cool from November to February, dry and hot from March to June, when temperatures can reach 45°C, and rainy from June to October, when seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel. Both Canada and the UK advise against all travel to Mali. to Canada's travel advice describes 3 main seasons in Mali: the dry and cool season from November to February, the dry and hot season from March to June, when temperatures can reach 45°C, and the rainy season from June to October, when seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel. Both Canada and the UK advise against all travel to Mali. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— countryFacts.driving rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Mali is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna Convention, according to the UN treaty records. Canada's travel advice says you should carry an International Driving Permit. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. to The UN treaty records list Mali as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (succession, 19 November 1962). Canada's travel advice says you should carry an International Driving Permit. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— countryFacts.driving.idp rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Mali is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna Convention, according to the UN treaty records.~~ to The UN treaty records list Mali as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (succession, 19 November 1962). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Dominica: requirement changed: from ~~evisa~~ to unconfirmed (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Hong Kong: requirement changed: from ~~evisa~~ to unconfirmed (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Kosovo: requirement changed: from ~~evisa~~ to unconfirmed (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Macao: requirement changed: from ~~evisa~~ to unconfirmed (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Solomon Islands: requirement changed: from ~~evisa~~ to unconfirmed (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Taiwan: requirement changed: from ~~evisa~~ to unconfirmed (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: requirement changed: from ~~evisa~~ to embassy-visa (attributed to the SVG foreign ministry list, quoted) (foreign.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mali— Default source: visa check answers cited changed: from ~~front page only~~ to https://diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml/vitrine/index.php (check answers by nationality, read 9 Oct 2026; transcript cached) (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.0) changed: from Duty-free from outside the EU (EU rules): 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco); 4 liters of still wine and 16 liters of beer, plus 1 liter of spirits or 2 liters of fortified or sparkling wine; and other goods worth up to €300, or €430 arriving by air or sea. to Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal gives a duty-free allowance of 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol. (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine); 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco) where the higher tobacco limit applies, since a higher or lower limit may apply depending on the EU country; and other goods worth up to €300, or €430 for travellers by air and sea. Under-17s are not entitled to a duty-free allowance for tobacco or alcohol. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.1) changed: from ~~Between EU countries, goods bought for your own use with taxes paid are not taxed again; customs can ask you to show that larger quantities are not for resale.~~ 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, 2026Malta— 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 Malta 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, 2026Malta— 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 EU gives the application fee as €20. 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, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— 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, 2026Malta— Free text (summary) changed: from Malta 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) need a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90 under the Visa Code). Malta's Central Visa Unit shares the responsibility of issuing visas with Malta's diplomatic missions abroad. to Malta 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) need a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90 under the Visa Code). Malta's Central Visa Unit says the responsibility of issuing visas is shared with Malta's diplomatic missions abroad. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— 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, handled by Malta's Central Visa Unit together with Malta's diplomatic missions abroad. 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) need a Schengen visa; Malta's Central Visa Unit shares the responsibility of issuing visas with Malta's diplomatic missions abroad. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— 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. Malta's Long-stay Visa Fees Regulations (L.N. 287 of 2020) set the fee for a long-stay (D) visa at €70 for study purposes and €100 for any other purpose; family members of EU nationals and children under 6 pay nothing. 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. Malta's Long-stay Visa Fees Regulations (L.N. 287 of 2020) set the fee for a long-stay visa at €70 for study purposes and €100 for any other purpose, and long-stay visas are issued free of charge to family members as defined in Malta's free movement order and to minors under six. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— 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.~~ to Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and the UK government tells British visitors that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before travel count towards the 90 days. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Free text (tips.drive-left) changed: from The Government of Canada says traffic drives on the left and describes Malta's roads as narrow, winding, congested and sometimes poorly maintained; the UK Foreign Office says local standards of driving are poor. to The Government of Canada says traffic drives on the left and that narrow, winding, congested and sometimes poorly maintained roads may pose hazards; the UK Foreign Office says local standards of driving are poor. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Free text (entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever) changed: from A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers aged nine months and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who spent more than 12 hours in transit through such a country's airport. to WHO lists Malta as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged nine months and over arriving from countries determined by WHO to be at risk for yellow fever transmission, including travellers who transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— 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 read requires it of visa-exempt visitors. 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. No official source we could read requires it of visa-exempt visitors. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from ~~The European Commission's table of reference amounts set by national authorities lists EUR 48 per person per day for Malta.~~ to The European Commission's table of reference amounts fixed by national authorities for crossing the external border gives Malta's minimum amount per day and per person as EUR 48. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Free text (entryRequirements.declarations.ees) changed: from Non-EU travellers are registered biometrically (photo and/or fingerprints) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders, and their passports are no longer stamped. Later crossings are quicker because the data is already recorded. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. to On a first crossing since the EU Entry/Exit System started, passport control officers take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints, and your passport is not stamped. On later crossings the data is already recorded and officers only verify it, which takes less time. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says crime against tourists is rare, but there have been incidents including pickpocketing, notably on crowded buses between Valletta and St Julian's in summer, and that criminals have drugged people in some bars and gentlemen's clubs in the Paceville district. to The UK Foreign Office says crime against tourists is rare, but there have been incidents including robbery, handbag snatching, pickpocketing and theft from parked cars; pickpocketing has happened on bus routes between Valletta and St Julian's, with thieves targeting crowded buses in summer, and criminals have drugged people in some bars and gentlemen's clubs in the Paceville district. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit) changed: from ~~No official seasonal guidance. The Government of Canada notes that heavy rains regularly cause flash flooding on Malta's roads.~~ to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. The Government of Canada says heavy rains regularly cause flash-flooding. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Free text (visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes) changed: from For stays over 90 days. Under the Long-stay Visa Fees Regulations (L.N. 287 of 2020) the fee is €100 for any purpose other than study and €70 for study; children under 6 and family members of EU citizens pay nothing. The Central Visa Unit says its premium application process, for applicants who reside in or are nationals of a country without a diplomatic mission, costs 300 euros covering all associated fees. to For stays exceeding 90 days. Under the Long-stay Visa Fees Regulations (L.N. 287 of 2020) the fee is €70 for study purposes and €100 for any other purpose; long-stay visas are issued free of charge to minors under six and to family members as defined in Malta's free movement order. The Central Visa Unit says its premium application process, for applicants who reside in or are nationals of a country without a diplomatic mission, costs 300 euros covering all associated fees. (identita.gov.mt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Malta— Official sentences behind free text changed: from ~~(none)~~ to tips.etias-scams, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— summary changed: from The Marshall Islands lets US, Palauan and Micronesian citizens enter without a visa or time limit, waives visas for up to 90 days for EU and UK citizens, Taiwan and Guatemala, gives a free 90-day visa on arrival to citizens of countries on its list of those it has diplomatic relations with, and requires everyone else to obtain a USD 100 visitor visa before travelling. to The Marshall Islands' Division of Immigration lists US, Palauan and Micronesian citizens as visa-exempt with no period restrictions; waives visas for 90 days (in any 180-day period) for EU member countries and the United Kingdom, and for 90 days for Taiwan and Guatemala; gives a 90-day visa on arrival, fee waived, to citizens of the countries on its list of those with diplomatic relations or Pacific Islands Forum membership; and says all other nationalities must obtain a visa before travelling, with a USD 100 non-refundable fee for the Visitor's Visa. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— faq.need-visa changed: from US citizens do not: the Division of Immigration lists them as visa-exempt under the Compact of Free Association, with no restriction on the period of stay, as are citizens of Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia. EU and UK citizens, Taiwan and Guatemala get a free visa waiver for up to 90 days; citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with the Marshall Islands — including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan and South Korea — get a free visa on arrival for up to 90 days. Everyone else must obtain a USD 100 Visitor's Visa from the Division of Immigration before travelling. to US citizens do not: the Division of Immigration says that under the Compact of Free Association US citizens are fully exempt from visa requirements, and its list gives them, and citizens of Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia, no period restrictions. EU member countries and the United Kingdom get a visa waiver for 90 days in any 180-day period, and Taiwan and Guatemala for 90 days; citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with the Marshall Islands, including Pacific Islands Forum members, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan and South Korea, are eligible for a visa on arrival or visa waiver. All other nationalities must obtain a visa before travelling; the Visitor's Visa fee is USD 100, non-refundable. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— faq.voa-how changed: from It is granted on arrival, free of charge, to citizens of countries on the Division of Immigration's visa-on-arrival list. You need a passport valid 6 months beyond your departure, a confirmed return or onward ticket, any visa you need for your next destination, and sufficient funds. It allows up to 90 days and cannot be extended. to The Division of Immigration's list gives citizens of the countries on its visa-on-arrival list 90 days from the date of arrival, with the fee waived. Everyone entering on a visa on arrival must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of departure, a confirmed return or onward ticket, any visa needed for the onward destination, and sufficient funds for the stay. Extensions, change of status, employment, study and research are not permitted. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— faq.how-long-stay changed: from Up to 90 days under the visa waiver or the visa on arrival; neither can be extended, changing status and working are not permitted, and studying is excluded for visa-on-arrival holders and for Taiwanese and Guatemalan passport holders. US citizens under the Compact, and citizens of Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia, have no time limit at all. to Up to 90 days under the visa waiver or the visa on arrival. For EU and UK citizens extensions, change of status and employment are not permitted; for Taiwanese and Guatemalan passport holders and visa-on-arrival holders, study is excluded as well. US citizens, and citizens of Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia, have no period restrictions. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— faq.cofa-work changed: from ~~Not on the Compact alone. The RMI Division of Immigration says the Compact exempts US citizens from entry visa requirements only, and that work registration is still required.~~ to Not on the Compact alone. The RMI Division of Immigration says that under the Compact US citizens enjoy specific exemptions regarding RMI entry visas, though work registration is still required. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— faq.insurance-required changed: from No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. The UK government advises comprehensive insurance covering all medical costs, including medical evacuation, because medical facilities are very limited. to No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. The UK government says medical facilities are very limited and to make sure you have comprehensive travel insurance which covers all medical costs, including medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— tips.cofa-us-citizens changed: from US citizens are visa-exempt under the Compact of Free Association, with no restriction on the period of stay. The RMI Division of Immigration says the Compact exempts them from entry visa requirements only: work registration is still required. Under the Compact, it says, Marshallese citizens may live and work in the United States. to The RMI Division of Immigration says US citizens are fully exempt from visa requirements under the Compact of Free Association, and its list gives them no period restrictions. It says US citizens enjoy specific exemptions regarding RMI entry visas, though work registration is still required, and that under the Compact RMI citizens may live and work in the US. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— tips.medical-limits changed: from The UK government says medical facilities are very limited, and advises bringing sufficient prescription medicines and comprehensive travel insurance covering all medical costs, including medical evacuation. to The UK government says medical facilities are very limited, and advises bringing sufficient supplies of prescription medicines and having comprehensive travel insurance which covers all medical costs, including medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— tips.water-and-cash changed: from ~~Australia's Smartraveller says ATMs are not available at the airport and that the departure fee must be paid in US dollars cash.~~ to Australia's Smartraveller says ATMs aren't available at the airport, so carry cash, and that you must pay a cash departure fee in US dollars when you leave. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from The RMI Division of Immigration requires visitors entering on a visa on arrival or visa waiver, and visitor-visa applicants, to hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of departure from the Marshall Islands. to The RMI Division of Immigration requires visitors entering on a visa on arrival or visa waiver to hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of departure from the Marshall Islands, and Visitor's Visa applicants a passport with at least 6 months' validity from the departure date. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from ~~The Marshall Islands' Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism says yellow fever (and cholera) immunization is required for travellers arriving from infected areas.~~ to The Marshall Islands' Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism says cholera and yellow fever immunizations are required for those arriving from infected areas. (ocit.mh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— entryRequirements.vaccinations.mmr-children changed: from The Ministry of Health and Human Services' measles travel advisory (Issuance 02, 9 May 2023) makes it mandatory for all incoming travellers that children under 5 have up-to-date MMR or measles-rubella vaccinations, including the early "zero dose" for infants aged 6 to 11 months. Proof must be shown on entry or entry may be denied, though entry can be granted on an undertaking to have the vaccinations within 48 hours of arrival. Only a physician's recommendation is accepted for an exemption. to The Ministry of Health and Human Services' measles travel advisory (Issuance 02, 9 May 2023) makes it mandatory for all incoming travellers that children under 5 have their MMR (or measles and rubella) vaccinations up to date, including the "zero dose" for infants aged between 6 and 11 months. Proof must be presented on entry or entry may be denied, though entry can be granted with an undertaking to receive the vaccinations within 48 hours of arrival. Only a physician's recommendation is accepted for an exemption. (rmihealth.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could find states whether travel insurance is required to enter the Marshall Islands. The UK government says medical facilities are very limited and advises comprehensive travel insurance covering all medical costs, including medical evacuation. to No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter the Marshall Islands. The UK government says medical facilities are very limited and to make sure you have comprehensive travel insurance which covers all medical costs, including medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from Under its general entry requirements for the visa on arrival, the RMI Division of Immigration says all persons entering must hold a confirmed return or onward ticket out of the Marshall Islands and any visa needed for the next destination; its visa-waiver list sets the same conditions, and visitor-visa applicants must include the ticket in their application. The list sets no requirements for citizens of the United States, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia. to Under its general entry requirements for the visa on arrival, the RMI Division of Immigration says all persons entering must hold a confirmed return or onward ticket out of the Marshall Islands and any visa required for the onward destination; its visa-waiver list sets the same conditions, and Visitor's Visa applicants must include an itinerary with a confirmed return or onward ticket. The list sets no requirements for citizens of the United States, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from Under its general entry requirements for the visa on arrival, the RMI Division of Immigration says all persons entering must have sufficient funds for the duration of their stay; visitor-visa applicants must give evidence of financial ability to support themselves. No minimum amount is published. to Under its general entry requirements for the visa on arrival, the RMI Division of Immigration says all persons entering must have sufficient funds for the duration of their stay; Visitor's Visa applicants must give evidence of financial ability to support themselves during the stay. No official source we could read states a minimum amount. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— entryRequirements.declarations.arrival-card changed: from ~~No official source we could find describes the arrival or customs form. UK government advice says you must declare anything prohibited or subject to tax or duty, and cash worth more than USD 10,000.~~ to No official source we could read describes the arrival or customs form. The UK government says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, and cash in any currency worth more than USD 10,000. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK government says crime rates are low, but there is a risk of petty crime, including break-ins and non-violent theft, and that medical facilities are very limited. Australia's Smartraveller says assaults also occur, that feral dogs are common and can attack, and that travelling by boat between atolls can be hazardous. to The UK government says crime rates are low, but there is a risk of petty crime, including break-ins and non-violent theft, and that medical facilities are very limited. Australia's Smartraveller says assaults also occur, that feral dogs are common and can attack, and that travelling by boat, especially on open waters between atolls, can be hazardous. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the rainy (monsoon) season runs from July to November, when severe rainstorms can cause flooding.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy (or monsoon) season extends from July to November, and that severe rainstorms can cause flooding and landslides. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— visaTypes.visa-on-arrival.feeNotes changed: from ~~Waived for every nationality on the Division of Immigration's visa-on-arrival list. Australia's Smartraveller says a departure fee must be paid in US dollars cash when you leave.~~ to Waived: the Division of Immigration says visitors from countries eligible for a visa on arrival are exempt from the USD 100 fee. Australia's Smartraveller says you must pay a cash departure fee in US dollars when you leave. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— visaTypes.visitor-visa.feeNotes changed: from ~~Non-refundable application processing fee for the Visitors Visa (V-1), which citizens of countries not entitled to a visa exemption or a visa on arrival must obtain before travelling.~~ to Non-refundable application fee for the Visitor's Visa (V-1); the Division of Immigration says all nationalities not exempt or eligible for a visa on arrival or visa waiver must obtain a visa before travelling. (rmiimmigration.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mauritius— Extension of visa — method evidence changed: from ~~Applicants Should Call Personally~~ to Documents to be submitted when applying for the Extension of a Visa. (passport.govmu.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mauritius— Free text (summary) changed: from Mauritius's Passport and Immigration Office lists the nationalities admitted without a visa — including the EU, UK and US — and those that receive a visa on arrival; the passports on its list that need a visa arrange it before travel, and visas are issued free of charge. to Mauritius's Passport and Immigration Office lists, country by country, the nationalities that need no visa — including EU member states, the UK and the US — those given a visa on arrival, and those that need a visa prior to travel; it says visas are free of cost. (passport.govmu.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mauritius— Free text (faq.do-i-need-visa) changed: from It depends on your passport. The Passport and Immigration Office's 2025 list admits citizens of the EU, UK, US and other listed countries and territories without a visa, gives other nationalities a visa on arrival, and says which passports must arrange a visa before traveling. Visas are issued free of charge. to It depends on your passport. The Passport and Immigration Office's 2025 country list says no visa is required for citizens of the EU member states, the UK, the US and other listed countries and territories, gives other nationalities a visa on arrival, and names the passports that need a visa prior to travel. It says visas are free of cost. (passport.govmu.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mauritius— Free text (faq.how-long-stay) changed: from EU citizens may stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period under the EU–Mauritius visa waiver agreement. The UK, Canadian, Chinese and Russian governments tell their citizens they can stay up to 60 days. The Passport and Immigration Office's country list gives a visa on arrival for sixty days or for two weeks, depending on nationality, and gives no maximum stay for the other visa-free nationalities. The Passport and Immigration Office handles extensions of visa; applicants call in person with documents including bank statements and a confirmed accommodation booking. to EU citizens may stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period under the EU–Mauritius visa waiver agreement. The UK government tells British visitors they can stay up to 60 days without a visa, and Canada says Canadians need no tourist visa for stays of less than 60 days. The Passport and Immigration Office's country list gives a visa on arrival for sixty days or for two weeks, depending on nationality. The Office handles extensions of visa; applicants call personally, with documents including bank statements for the last three months and a confirmed accommodation booking. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mauritius— Free text (faq.premium-visa) changed: from A free visa for foreign nationals who want a long stay in Mauritius as a tourist, a retiree or a professional working remotely, with their family. It allows a stay of one year, renewable. The Passport and Immigration Office links to an online application. to A visa for foreign nationals coming for a long stay as a tourist, retiree or professional with their family, carrying out their business or working remotely from Mauritius. It allows a non-citizen to stay for one year, renewable, and is free of cost. The Passport and Immigration Office links to an application. (passport.govmu.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mauritius— Free text (faq.arrival-documents) changed: from A passport valid beyond your stay, a valid return ticket to your country of origin or residence, a confirmed hotel booking or sponsorship for accommodation, and adequate funds for the stay (no daily amount is published). to The Passport and Immigration Office says every person entering Mauritius must hold a passport or other recognised travel document valid beyond the intended stay and a valid return ticket to their country of origin or residence, be eligible to re-enter that country, have adequate funds for the stay and have a confirmed hotel booking or sponsorship for accommodation. No official source we could read gives a daily amount. (passport.govmu.org )(opens in a new tab)