Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Mongolia— bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Mongolia. Canada's travel advice says temperatures range from about -35 to -40°C in winter to +35°C in summer, that heavy rains from mid-July to mid-September can cause flooding, and that dust storms occur in May and June. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Mongolia. The UK Foreign Office says weather conditions range from +35°C in summer to -40°C in winter; Canada's travel advice says heavy rains, particularly from mid-July to mid-September, can cause severe flooding and landslides, and that dust storms occur in May and June. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mongolia— driving changed: from Mongolia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one. The UK Foreign Office says UK drivers need a 1968 International Driving Permit and their UK licence, and that the 1949 permit is no longer accepted; the Government of Canada says you must carry an International Driving Permit. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. to Mongolia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK Foreign Office says UK drivers need a 1968 International Driving Permit and their UK licence, and that the 1949 permit is not accepted any more; the Government of Canada says you must 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, 2026Mongolia— idp changed: from Mongolia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one. The UK Foreign Office says UK drivers need a 1968 International Driving Permit and their UK licence, and that the 1949 permit is no longer accepted. to Mongolia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK Foreign Office says UK drivers need a 1968 International Driving Permit and their UK licence, and that the 1949 permit is not accepted any more. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mongolia— feeNotes changed: from Embassy of Mongolia in London: USD 45 visa fee plus USD 5 service charge for a single entry visa valid for up to 90 days (shown as "30 days" in brackets); double entry USD 60 plus USD 5. Expedited service costs an additional surcharge. to Embassy of Mongolia in London: USD 45 visa fee plus USD 5 service charge for a single entry valid for up to 90 days (shown as "30 days" in brackets); double entry USD 60 plus USD 5. It says the priority visa fee is double the standard visa fee and service charge. (en.embassyofmongolia.co.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— Free text (summary) changed: from Montenegro lets citizens of the countries and territories listed in Article 1 of its Decree on Visa Regime (as of 8 October 2026), including the EU, UK and US, visit visa-free for up to 90 days (30 days for Peru, and until 31 October 2026 for Russia, Belarus, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia), and travelers who do need a visa can instead enter for up to 30 days on a valid Schengen, US, UK, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visa or residence permit. to Montenegro's Decree on Visa Regime (as amended up to Official Gazette 108/26) lets citizens of the countries and territories listed in its Article 1, including the United Kingdom and the United States, visit visa-free for up to 90 days. Citizens of Peru can stay 30 days, and citizens of Belarus, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye 30 days until 31 October 2026. Holders of a valid Schengen, US, UK, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visa, or of a residence permit from those countries or the Schengen area, can enter for up to 30 days. (wapi.gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— Free text (faq.do-i-need-visa) changed: from It depends on your passport: citizens of the countries and territories listed in Article 1 of the Decree on Visa Regime (as of 8 October 2026), including the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia and Japan, can stay up to 90 days visa-free, and Peruvians 30 days. Russians, Belarusians, Turks and Saudis get 30 days, an exemption the decree sets only until 31 October 2026. Nationalities that do need a visa can either apply at a Montenegrin embassy or enter on a valid Schengen, US, UK, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visa or residence permit for up to 30 days. to It depends on your passport: citizens of the countries and territories listed in Article 1 of the Decree on Visa Regime, including the UK, US, Canada, Australia and Japan, can stay up to 90 days visa-free, and Peruvians 30 days. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia can stay 30 days, an exemption the decree sets only until 31 October 2026. Nationalities that do need a visa can apply in person at a Montenegrin diplomatic or consular mission, or enter on a valid Schengen, US, UK, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visa or a residence permit from those countries or the Schengen area for up to 30 days. (wapi.gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— Free text (faq.schengen-visa-entry) changed: from Yes — holders of a valid Schengen visa or a Schengen-country residence permit (and equally US, UK, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visas and permits) may enter and stay up to 30 days without a Montenegrin visa, and no longer than until the document expires if it is valid for less than 30 days. to Yes — under Article 7 of the Decree on Visa Regime, holders of a valid Schengen visa or a Schengen-area residence permit (and equally of US, UK, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visas and residence permits) may enter and stay up to 30 days without a Montenegrin visa, and no longer than until the visa or permit expires if it is valid for less than 30 days. (wapi.gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— Free text (faq.euro-currency) changed: from ~~Yes. The European Central Bank lists Montenegro among the countries that use the euro without a formal arrangement.~~ to Yes. The European Central Bank says Montenegro uses the euro, but without a formal arrangement. (ecb.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— Free text (faq.eu-id-card) changed: from Yes — EU citizens can enter with a national ID card for stays of up to 30 days, and Montenegro's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says citizens of the signatory states of the Agreement on Freedom of Movement in the Western Balkans can enter and stay for up to 90 days with a valid personal document. With a passport, EU citizens can stay up to 90 days. to Yes — Montenegro's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says EU citizens can stay up to 30 days with a valid ID card and up to 90 days with a valid passport, and that citizens of the signatory states of the Agreement on Freedom of Movement in the Western Balkans can enter and stay for up to 90 days with a valid personal document. (gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— Free text (tips.euro-no-eu) changed: from ~~Montenegro uses the euro: the European Central Bank says Montenegro and Kosovo use the euro, but without a formal arrangement.~~ to The European Central Bank says Montenegro and Kosovo use the euro, but without a formal arrangement. (ecb.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— Free text (tips.schengen-holders) changed: from If your nationality needs a visa but you hold a valid Schengen, US, UK, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visa or residence permit, you can enter Montenegro visa-free for up to 30 days. to Under Article 7 of the Decree on Visa Regime, holders of a valid Schengen, US, UK, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visa, or of a residence permit from those countries or the Schengen area, can enter Montenegro for up to 30 days, no longer than the visa or permit is valid. (wapi.gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— Free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket) changed: from ~~No official source states a return-ticket requirement for visa-free visitors. Visa C applicants may submit a return ticket as supporting evidence of their intention to leave.~~ to No official source we could read states a return-ticket requirement for visa-free visitors. Montenegro's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says short-stay (C) visa applicants may also submit proof of intention to return, such as a return ticket. (gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— Free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from Montenegro's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists proof of means of support among the documents for a short-stay (C) visa: a foreigner is considered to have means of support with at least €50 for each day of the requested stay, shown by a bank statement or other proof of funds or regular income, cash, traveller's cheques or credit cards. No figure is published for visa-exempt visitors. to Montenegro's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists proof of means of support among the documents for a short-stay (C) visa: a foreigner is considered to have means of support with at least €50 for each day of the requested stay, shown by a bank statement or other proof of funds or regular income, cash, traveller's cheques or credit cards. No official source we could read states a figure for visa-exempt visitors. (gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— Free text (countryFacts.driving) changed: from Montenegro 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, have not been checked for Montenegro yet. to Montenegro is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— Free text (visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa) changed: from Holders of a valid Schengen, US, UK, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visa, or of a residence permit from the Schengen area or one of those countries, may enter Montenegro without a visa and stay up to 30 days (never beyond the validity of the visa or permit). The visa does not need to be multiple-entry or already used. Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card get the same 30 days. to Holders of a valid Schengen, US, UK, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visa, or of a residence permit from the Schengen area or one of those countries, may enter Montenegro without a visa and stay up to 30 days, and no longer than until the visa or permit expires if it is valid for less than 30 days. Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card get the same 30 days. (wapi.gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— Official sentences behind free text changed: from ~~(none)~~ to faq.us-stay, faq.russia-visa, tips.registration-slip, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.declarations.tourist-registration, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.driving.idp (wapi.gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— summary changed: from Mozambique's official eVisa portal sorts visitors into four groups: some nationalities are visa-exempt for 30 or 90 days; others, including the US, the UK, Canada, Japan, Germany, France and Italy, need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for stays of up to 30 days; citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Nepal and Somalia cannot apply through the portal but can request a visa at the nearest embassy; and everyone else applies online for an eVisa before travel. to Mozambique's official eVisa portal lists the nationalities that are visa-exempt for tourism and business, for 30 or 90 days, and says applicants who do not meet those criteria are eligible for a full eVisa application. Decree 10/2023 exempts ordinary-passport holders of the countries it lists, including Canada, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy, from the entry visa for stays of 30 days, provided they pre-register at evisa.gov.mz at least 48 hours before boarding; the UK government calls this an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). (evisa.gov.mz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— faq.need-visa changed: from It depends on your passport. Mozambique's official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.mz) lists some nationalities as visa-exempt for 30 or 90 days. Citizens of other countries, including the US, the UK, Canada, Portugal, Germany and France, need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travel, for stays of up to 30 days. Citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Nepal and Somalia cannot use the portal but can request a visa at the nearest Mozambican embassy. Everyone else applies online for an eVisa before travelling. to It depends on your passport. Mozambique's official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.mz) lists nationalities that are visa-exempt for tourism and business for 30 or 90 days. Decree 10/2023 exempts ordinary-passport holders of the countries it lists, including Canada, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Germany and France, from the entry visa for 30 days, provided they pre-register at evisa.gov.mz at least 48 hours before boarding; the UK government calls this an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The portal says applicants who meet none of its exemption criteria are eligible for a full eVisa application. (evisa.gov.mz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— faq.border-fee changed: from Decree 10/2023, which exempted citizens of the countries it lists from the visa, sets a MZN 650 processing fee, payable when pre-registering at evisa.gov.mz at least 48 hours before boarding; the portal now lists these countries under the eTA scheme. The UK Foreign Office says British travellers also pay a USD 37 visa fee (about USD 47 in total), online. The portal itself does not publish the eTA fee. to Decree 10/2023, which exempts citizens of the countries it lists from the visa, sets a processing fee equivalent to MZN 650, payable when pre-registering at evisa.gov.mz at least 48 hours before boarding, and allows the fee to be updated by joint ministerial order. The UK government says British travellers pay online when they apply, cannot pay on arrival at the border, and pay approximately USD 47 in total, including a USD 37 visa fee and the MZN 650 processing fee. (mozambiquehighcommission.org.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— faq.visa-on-arrival changed: from No official Mozambican source we could read says so today. The migration service's visa rules, which described a border visa, cannot be read: its site does not answer and the newest archived copy is from 2024. The official eVisa portal does not offer a visa on arrival: it sorts nationalities into visa-exempt, eTA, eVisa and embassy-only, and tells travellers to carry the printed approval for arrival. to Mozambique's Foreign Ministry says entry visas can be obtained at the Ministry, at Mozambique's diplomatic and consular missions abroad, at the migration services and at border posts authorised for the purpose. The migration service's visa rules, which we could read only in a 2024 archived copy, describe a border visa granted by the migration services at crossing posts. The official eVisa portal tells eVisa holders that authorities check the printed approval on arrival at a Mozambique airport. (minec.gov.mz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— faq.extend-stay changed: from It depends on how you entered. Canada's travel advice says you may request one 30-day extension from the immigration authorities, that justification may be required and fees may apply, and that overstaying without authorisation may result in fines. For an eVisa, Mozambique's official eVisa portal says that if you need to extend your stay you must contact the Mozambique Embassy directly. to It depends on how you entered. Decree 10/2023 says the 30-day stay of the citizens it exempts can be extended by a further 30 days, with justification, applied for through the website or at the provincial migration office. Canada's travel advice says you may request one extension of 30 days from immigration authorities, that justification may be required and fees may apply. For an eVisa, Mozambique's official eVisa portal says that if you need to extend your stay you must contact the Mozambique Embassy directly. (mozambiquehighcommission.org.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— faq.is-it-safe changed: from Australia's Smartraveller advises a high degree of caution in Mozambique overall and says do not travel to Cabo Delgado province and parts of Nampula and Niassa provinces, nor on stretches of the EN1 and EN6 roads. The UK government says you must carry your passport at all times. to Australia's Smartraveller advises a high degree of caution in Mozambique overall and says do not travel to Cabo Delgado province, the Erati and Memba districts of Nampula province and the Marrupa and Mecula districts of Niassa province, nor on stretches of the EN1 and EN6 roads. The UK government says that as a foreigner you must always have your passport with you. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— tips.cabo-delgado changed: from Australia's Smartraveller says do not travel to Cabo Delgado province, the Erati and Memba districts of Nampula province, or the Marrupa and Mecula districts of Niassa province, because of the threat of terrorism and kidnapping. to Australia's Smartraveller says do not travel to Cabo Delgado province, the Erati and Memba districts of Nampula province, or the Marrupa and Mecula districts of Niassa province, due to the extreme threat of terrorism and kidnapping. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— tips.carry-documents changed: from ~~The UK government says you must have your passport with you at all times, and that police patrols and checkpoints are common and will not accept copies or photos of it.~~ to The UK government says that as a foreigner you must always have your passport with you, and that police patrols and checkpoints are common and will not accept copies or photos. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— tips.cyclone-season changed: from ~~The UK government says cyclones and floods are common in the rainy season from November to April, often causing landslides, road closures and disruption to transport.~~ to The UK government says cyclones and floods are common during the rainy season from November to April, often causing landslides, which result in road closures and disruption to travel and public transport. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. The UK Foreign Office says you also need at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps.~~ to Decree 10/2023 requires the citizens it exempts from the visa to hold a passport valid for at least six months, and the eVisa portal asks for a passport valid more than 6 months. The UK government says you also need at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps. (mozambiquehighcommission.org.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required for 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 WHO's country list says Mozambique requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and from travellers who have transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Mozambique. Canada's travel advice tells travellers to get insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays. to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Mozambique. Canada's travel advice says to make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says to declare foreign cash or travellers' cheques worth USD 5,000 or more, and Mozambican cash of MZN 10,000 or more.~~ to The UK government says to declare 10,000 Mozambican meticais or more in cash, and foreign cash or travellers' cheques worth USD 5,000 or more. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— countryFacts.payments changed: from Canada's travel advice says credit cards are widely accepted in larger cities, but most businesses outside them take only meticais, US dollars or South African rand. Australia's Smartraveller adds that ATMs in Maputo often accept international cards, but Mastercard is not accepted by all vendors and cannot be used to withdraw cash from ATMs. to Canada's travel advice says credit cards are widely accepted in larger cities, but most businesses outside major cities only accept payment in meticals, US dollars or South African rand. Australia's Smartraveller says that in Maputo ATMs often accept international credit cards, but Mastercard is not accepted by all vendors and cannot be used to withdraw cash from ATMs. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— countryFacts.safety changed: from The FCDO advises against all travel to Cabo Delgado province, except Palma town and the area around Pemba and Afungi, where it advises against all but essential travel. It also advises against all travel to the Memba and Eráti districts of Nampula and the Mecula and Marrupa districts of Niassa. to The UK government advises against all travel to Cabo Delgado province, except Palma town and the area around Pemba and Afungi, where it advises against all but essential travel. It also advises against all travel to the Memba and Eráti districts of Nampula province and the Mecula and Marrupa districts of Niassa province. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the rainy and hot season runs from November to April, when cyclones occur mainly along the coast and seasonal flooding can make roads impassable.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from November to April, and that seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and roads may become impassable. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— Border visa: method evidence changed: from É concedido ao cidadão estrangeiro pelos Serviços de Migração, nos Postos de Travessia, e destina-se a permitir a entrada em território nacional ao cidadão estrangeiro proveniente de país onde não haja representação diplomática ou consular da República de Moçambique; to Visto de fronteira  É concedido ao cidadão estrangeiro pelos Serviços de Migração, nos Postos de Travessia, e destina-se a permitir a entrada em território nacional ao cidadão estrangeiro proveniente de país onde não haja representação diplomática ou consular da República de Moçambique; (senami.gov.mz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— eTA: method evidence changed: from O cidadão nacional do país abrangido pelo regime de isenção que pretenda entrar no território nacional deve proceder ao registro prévio, através do site www.evisa.gov.mz, com uma antecedência mínima de 48 horas antes do embarque, mediante o pagamento de uma taxa de processamento equivalente à 650 Meticais. to You can apply for an ETA through the official Mozambique eVisa portal at least 5 working days before you travel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— summary changed: from Nationals of the countries on the eVisa portal's list can apply for Myanmar's official tourist eVisa — 28 days, valid only for arrival at the Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports or the Kawthaung land border — while ordinary Brunei, Cambodian, Indonesian, Lao, Philippine, Thai, Vietnamese and Singaporean passport holders — and, per the Foreign Ministry, Belarusian, Russian and Malaysian ones — enter visa-free for short tourist visits. Canada says land crossings may close with little or no notice or be restricted to nationals of neighbouring states, and the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country. to Myanmar's eVisa portal says nationals of the countries on its list can apply for a tourist eVisa allowing a stay of 28 days, valid only for entry at the Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports and the Kawthaung land border checkpoint. It says ordinary passport holders of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam need no visa for tourist visits up to their exemption period through those airports, and Singaporeans for up to 30 days through all international checkpoints; Myanmar's Foreign Ministry also lists ordinary-passport exemptions for Belarus, Russia and Malaysia. Canada says land crossings may close with little or no notice or be restricted to nationals of neighbouring states, and the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country. (evisa.moip.gov.mm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— need-visa changed: from Yes, unless you hold an ordinary Brunei, Cambodian, Indonesian, Lao, Philippine or Thai passport (tourist visits of up to 14 days, entering and departing through Yangon, Mandalay or Nay Pyi Taw international airports), an ordinary Vietnamese one (30 days, through the same airports) or an ordinary Singaporean one (30 days, through any international checkpoint). Myanmar's Foreign Ministry also lists ordinary-passport exemptions for Belarus and Russia (30 days) and Malaysia (14 days). Nationals of the countries on the eVisa portal's list — including the US, the UK, EU countries and Australia — can apply for the 28-day tourist eVisa at evisa.moip.gov.mm. No official source we could read states the rule for other nationalities. to Yes, unless you hold an ordinary passport of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines or Thailand (tourist visits of up to 14 days, entering and departing through the Yangon, Mandalay or Naypyidaw international airports), of Vietnam (30 days, through the same airports) or of Singapore (30 days, through all international checkpoints), according to the eVisa portal. Myanmar's Foreign Ministry also lists ordinary-passport exemptions for Belarus and Russia (30 days) and Malaysia (14 days). Nationals of the countries on the eVisa portal's list, including the US, the UK and Australia, can apply for the 28-day tourist eVisa. No official source we could read states the rule for other nationalities. (evisa.moip.gov.mm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— overland-entry changed: from Canada advises against all travel to Myanmar, including through its land borders, and says crossings may close with little or no notice or be restricted to nationals of the neighbouring state. The eVisa is valid only at Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports and the Kawthaung land checkpoint. to Canada strongly advises against all travel to Myanmar, including through its land borders, and says border crossings may close with little or no notice and entry may be restricted to nationals of the bordering states. Myanmar's eVisa portal says eVisa holders may enter only via the Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports and the Kawthaung international land border checkpoint. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— is-it-safe changed: from Canada strongly advises against all travel to Myanmar and Australia says do not travel; the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country. Canada reports an escalating conflict with regime airstrikes, drone strikes and civilian casualties, and says improvised explosive devices have been used in Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw. to Canada advises avoiding all travel to Myanmar and Australia says do not travel; the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country. Canada says that since October 2023 the conflict has escalated, with indiscriminate regime airstrikes causing civilian casualties and reports of increased drone strikes, and that improvised explosive devices and drones have been used in Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— evisa-time changed: from Processing takes at least 3 working days (Myanmar time), counted from the acknowledgement email sent after you submit and pay. The official portal is evisa.moip.gov.mm. You must print the approval letter and show it on arrival. to Myanmar's eVisa portal says processing takes a minimum of 3 working days (Myanmar time) for a normal tourist visa, starting when the application acknowledgement email is sent after you submit and pay online. Its FAQ says you are currently required to print out the eVisa approval letter and present it to the immigration officer on arrival. (evisa.moip.gov.mm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— extend-stay changed: from ~~No. The official eVisa FAQ says the tourist eVisa cannot be extended; only a business eVisa can be extended, through the eStay system. No official source we could read states the overstay penalty.~~ to No. Myanmar's eVisa FAQ says the tourist eVisa cannot be extended; if your most recent visa is a business eVisa, you can apply for an extension through the eStay system. No official source we could read states the overstay penalty. (evisa.moip.gov.mm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— conflict-advisory changed: from Canada strongly advises against all travel to Myanmar and Australia says do not travel; the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country, including Rakhine, Kachin, Chin and Shan North, and against all but essential travel to Mandalay Region. Canada reports regime airstrikes and drone strikes, and says embassy staff need government permission to travel outside Yangon. to Canada advises avoiding all travel to Myanmar and Australia says do not travel; the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country, including Chin, Kachin and Rakhine states and Shan State North, and against all but essential travel to Mandalay Region. Canada reports indiscriminate regime airstrikes and drone strikes, and says its officials require permission from the Myanmar government to travel freely outside Yangon. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— land-borders-closed changed: from Canada advises against all travel to Myanmar, including through its land borders, and says crossings may close with little or no notice or be restricted to nationals of the neighbouring state. The eVisa is valid only for arrival at Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports and the Kawthaung land checkpoint. to Canada strongly advises against all travel to Myanmar, including through its land borders, and says border crossings may close with little or no notice and entry may be restricted to nationals of the bordering states. Myanmar's eVisa portal says eVisa holders may enter only via the Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports and the Kawthaung land border checkpoint. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— cash-dollars changed: from The UK government says Myanmar is largely cash-based and many ATMs do not accept international cards, that US dollar notes must be in good condition, without pen marks, folds or tears, and that exchange counters may refuse notes whose serial numbers start AB or CB. to The UK government says Myanmar is largely a cash-based society and many ATMs do not accept international bank cards, that US dollars should be in good condition with no pen marks, folds or tears, and that exchange counters may refuse dollars with the letters AB and CB at the start of the serial number. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— power-internet changed: from The UK government says the authorities control internet access and periodically cut it off entirely, and that some services, including Facebook and WhatsApp, are blocked. Canada advises charging your phone and carrying power banks in case of internet, communication and power outages. to The UK government says the Myanmar authorities control internet access and periodically cut off access entirely, and that some services, including Facebook and WhatsApp, are blocked and inaccessible without VPNs. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— pagoda-etiquette changed: from ~~The UK government says to remove shoes and socks before entering a pagoda or monastery, and that shorts, short skirts and sleeveless tops can cause offence at religious sites.~~ to The UK government says you should remove shoes and socks before entering a pagoda or monastery, and that shorts, short skirts and sleeveless tops can cause offence when visiting religious sites. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— passportValidity changed: from ~~Myanmar's eVisa notice says your passport validity must have at least 6 months. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival.~~ to Myanmar's eVisa notice says your passport validity must have at least 6 months. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day they arrive. (evisa.moip.gov.mm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— yellow-fever changed: from ~~A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk (UK Foreign Office).~~ to The UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Myanmar if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— onwardTicket changed: from ~~The tourist eVisa application requires proof of a return ticket from Myanmar (or a trip plan if you will enter at the Kawthaung land border checkpoint) and proof of a hotel booking.~~ to Myanmar's eVisa notice says a proof of return ticket from Myanmar must be attached to the tourist eVisa application (or a trip plan if you will enter from the Kawthaung land border checkpoint), as well as a proof of hotel booking. (evisa.moip.gov.mm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— currencyLimits changed: from ~~If you bring more than USD 10,000 worth of any foreign currency, you must declare it to customs on arrival or risk imprisonment.~~ to The UK government says that if you plan to bring more than 10,000 US dollars' worth of any foreign currency, you must declare it to customs on arrival or risk imprisonment. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— 0 changed: from The UK government says there are strict regulations on bringing in and using drones: do not try to enter Myanmar with one unless you have the permits before you travel. Australia's Smartraveller says drones have been seized by customs and tourists arrested for flying them. to The UK government says there are strict regulations around bringing in and using drones and that you should not attempt to enter Myanmar with a drone unless you have the necessary permits in place before you travel. Australia's Smartraveller says drones have been seized by customs officials and tourists have been arrested for operating them. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— 1 changed: from You must declare gold, gems and jewellery to customs on arrival, and you cannot import gold for trading (UK government). Canada says exporting gems is illegal and a permit is needed to buy or possess cultural or archaeological artefacts. to The UK government says that on arrival you must declare any valuable articles, including gold, gems and jewellery, to customs, and that you cannot import gold or gold bullion into Myanmar for trading. Canada says it is illegal to export gems and that a permit is required to purchase or possess cultural or archaeological artifacts. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— payments changed: from The UK government says Myanmar is largely a cash-based society: many ATMs do not accept international cards, many shops take only cash, and you should phone ahead if you want to pay a hotel or restaurant by card. Canada says US dollars are widely accepted but only as new, unmarked, undamaged notes, and that changing money anywhere other than an authorised exchange is illegal. to The UK government says Myanmar is largely a cash-based society, that many ATMs do not accept international bank cards and many commercial outlets will only accept cash, and to phone ahead if you want to pay a hotel or restaurant by card. Canada says U.S. currency is widely accepted but only as new, unmarked and undamaged notes, and that it is illegal to exchange currency at unauthorized locations. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— safety changed: from Canada says the armed conflict has continued to escalate since the military seized control in February 2021, and strongly advises against all travel to Myanmar; the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country. Canada reports regime airstrikes and drone strikes causing civilian casualties; the UK says some areas are under martial law or curfews, and both warn of a risk of arbitrary detention. to Canada says the conflict between military forces and armed groups has escalated since October 2023, with indiscriminate regime airstrikes causing civilian casualties and reports of increased drone strikes, and advises avoiding all travel to Myanmar; the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country. The UK says some areas are under martial law and others have curfews or stay-at-home orders, and both governments warn of a risk of arbitrary detention. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~The UK government gives the rainy season as May to October; Canada gives May to November and says cyclones usually occur between April and October. No official source names a best season.~~ to No official source we could read names a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says the rainy (monsoon) season extends from May to November and that cyclones usually occur between April and October. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— feeNotes changed: from ~~Myanmar Foreign Ministry tariff: Tourist Visa, USD 40, length of stay 28 days.~~ to Myanmar Foreign Ministry tariff: Tourist Visa, 40 USD, length of stay 28 days. (mofa.gov.mm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— summary changed: from Since 1 April 2025 Namibia requires a visa from nationals of countries that have not reciprocated its visa exemption. Nationals of the countries on the visa-on-arrival list, among them the US, the UK, Canada, Japan and Germany, can get it on arrival or online in advance for NAD 1,600 (NAD 1,200 for African Union nationals); nationalities on none of the Ministry's lists must obtain a visa before travel. Nationals of the countries on the Ministry of Home Affairs' exemption list, among them South Africa, Botswana and Zambia, need no visa for holidays. to Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs says nationals of countries that have not reciprocated Namibia's visa exemption must apply for a visa, a policy implemented on 1 April 2025. Nationals of the countries on its visa-on-arrival list, among them the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan and Germany, can apply for a visa on arrival or for an e-visa online; the fee regulations set a visa on arrival at NAD 1,600 for non-African Union members and NAD 1,200 for African Union members. Nationalities on none of the Ministry's lists must obtain an e-visa before travelling. Nationals of the countries on the Ministry's exemption list, among them South Africa, Botswana and Zambia, do not require visas for holidays. (eservices.mhaiss.gov.na )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— faq.need-visa changed: from Since 1 April 2025, nationals of countries that have not reciprocated Namibia's visa exemption must obtain a visa. Nationals of the countries on the visa-on-arrival list, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and Germany, can get it on arrival or online in advance for NAD 1,600 per person aged 12 or over (NAD 1,200 for African Union nationals). Nationalities on none of the Ministry's lists must get a visa before travelling. Nationals of the countries on the Ministry of Home Affairs' exemption list, including South Africa, Botswana and Zambia, need no visa for holidays. to Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs says nationals of countries that have not reciprocated Namibia's visa exemption must apply for a visa (implemented on 1 April 2025). Nationals of the countries on its visa-on-arrival list, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan and Germany, can apply for a visa on arrival or for an e-visa online; the fee regulations set NAD 1,600 for non-African Union members and NAD 1,200 for African Union members aged 12 and above. Nationalities on none of the Ministry's lists must obtain an e-visa before travelling. Nationals of the countries on the Ministry's exemption list, including South Africa, Botswana and Zambia, do not require visas for holidays. (eservices.mhaiss.gov.na )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— faq.voa-cost-process changed: from Eligible nationals apply at a port of entry, pay NAD 1,600 per person aged 12 or over (NAD 1,200 for African Union nationals; NAD 800 or 600 for children aged 6–11, free under 6) by card, and can be granted a 90-day multiple-entry holiday visa for the number of days they request. They can also apply in advance as an e-visa through the Ministry of Home Affairs eServices portal, which the Ministry calls the preferred option. to Namibia's fee regulations set a visa on arrival at NAD 1,600 for non-African Union members and NAD 1,200 for African Union members; for holiday visas, children aged 6–11 pay NAD 800 (NAD 600 for African Union members) and children under 6 pay nothing. The Ministry's fact sheet lists card payment for an in-person visa on arrival, says a 90-day multiple-entry holiday visa may be granted if you meet the entry requirements, and that you must state how many days you want the visa for. Eligible nationals may also apply for an e-visa online, which the fact sheet calls the preferred option. (mhaiss.gov.na )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— faq.still-visa-free changed: from The Ministry of Home Affairs fact sheet lists Angola, Botswana, Brazil, Cuba, Eswatini, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Macau, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Russia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe as countries whose nationals do not require visas for holidays. The fact sheet does not state a length of stay; Singapore's Foreign Ministry says Singaporeans may stay up to 90 days, and Russia's Foreign Ministry lists 90 days within 180 days for Russians. to Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs fact sheet lists Angola, Botswana, Brazil, Cuba, Eswatini, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Macau, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, the Russian Federation, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe as countries whose nationals do not require visas to enter Namibia for holidays. The fact sheet does not state a length of stay; Singapore's Foreign Ministry says Singapore passport holders are exempted for up to 90 days, and Russia's Foreign Ministry lists visa-free stays of up to 90 days within 180 days for Russians. (eservices.mhaiss.gov.na )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— faq.children-documents changed: from Yes. The UK government's travel advice says children aged 17 and under must carry a valid passport and a full (unabridged) birth certificate with both parents' details; if a child travels with one parent, the other should give consent in an affidavit. Canada's advice also says children under 18 must present a long-form birth certificate and, in some cases, proof of consent. to Yes. The UK government's travel advice says parents travelling with children aged 17 and under must carry the child's valid passport and full birth certificate with both parents' details, and that if a child is travelling with one parent or legal guardian, the other should give consent for travel in an affidavit. Canada's travel advice says children under 18 must present a valid passport and a long-form birth certificate and, depending on who they travel with, proof of consent. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— faq.self-drive changed: from Canada's travel advice says road conditions are generally good, but most roads outside urban areas are gravel, that fatal accidents are common and often related to excessive speed on gravel roads, and that tourists are often involved in single-vehicle accidents. It advises avoiding night-time driving outside urban centres and says emergency and roadside assistance is unreliable or non-existent outside Windhoek. to Canada's travel advice says road conditions are generally good but most roads outside urban areas are gravel roads, that fatal accidents are common and often related to excessive speed on gravel roads, and that tourists are often involved in single-vehicle accidents. It advises avoiding night-time driving outside urban centres and says emergency and roadside assistance is unreliable or non-existent outside Windhoek. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— tips.gravel-driving changed: from The UK government's travel advice says accidents are common on gravel and dirt roads and that many gravel roads deteriorate in the rainy season (January to April). For that season it advises not going faster than 80 km/h, carrying 2 spare tyres and avoiding driving at night outside towns, where wildlife and livestock are serious hazards. to The UK government's travel advice says accidents are common on gravel and dirt roads and that many gravel roads deteriorate during the rainy season from January to April. For that season it advises not going faster than 80 km/h, carrying 2 spare tyres and plenty of water, and avoiding driving at night outside towns, as wildlife and livestock are serious hazards. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— tips.visa-change-2025 changed: from From 1 April 2025, nationals of countries on Namibia's visa-on-arrival list, including the US, UK, Canada, Japan and Germany, need a visa. The fee regulations set a visa on arrival at NAD 1,600 for non-African Union nationals and NAD 1,200 for African Union nationals; for a holiday visa (e-visa), children aged 6 to 11 pay NAD 800 (NAD 600 for African Union nationals) and children under 6 pay nothing. to Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs says nationals of countries that have not reciprocated Namibia's visa exemption must apply for a visa, a policy implemented on 1 April 2025; its visa-on-arrival list includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan and Germany. The fee regulations of 1 April 2025 set a visa on arrival at NAD 1,600 for non-African Union members and NAD 1,200 for African Union members; for holiday visas, children aged 6 to 11 pay NAD 800 (NAD 600 for African Union members) and children under 6 pay nothing. (eservices.mhaiss.gov.na )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— tips.minors-documents changed: from The UK government's travel advice says Namibian immigration officials will not accept an abridged birth certificate: children aged 17 and under need a full one with both parents' details, plus an affidavit of consent from any parent or guardian who is not travelling. to The UK government's travel advice says Namibian immigration officials will not accept an abridged (short) birth certificate: children aged 17 and under need a full birth certificate with both parents' details, and if a child is travelling with one parent or legal guardian, the other should give consent for travel in an affidavit. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Namibia, and at least 3 blank pages.~~ to The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Namibia, and at least 3 blank pages. Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs lists a passport with 6 months validity and 3 blank pages among the documents for online visa applications. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or who spent more than 12 hours in transit at an airport in one. Namibia's immigration fact sheet also requires nationals of yellow fever endemic countries, Angola among them, to carry a certificate and report to Port Health before immigration. to WHO's country list says proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers aged 9 months 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. Namibia's immigration fact sheet also says nationals of the listed countries in the yellow fever endemic zone, Angola among them, must have a Yellow Fever Certificate and present themselves to Port Health for screening before immigration screening. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from ~~No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Namibia. The Government of Canada says customs officials may ask to see proof of health insurance coverage.~~ to No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Namibia. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show proof of health insurance coverage. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from ~~No official source we could read states whether a return or onward ticket is required to enter Namibia. The Government of Canada says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket.~~ to No official source we could read states whether a return or onward ticket is required to enter Namibia. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~The Ministry’s visa fact sheet lists proving you have adequate funds for your stay among the conditions for the 90-day holiday visa (e-visa or visa on arrival); no amount is published.~~ to Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs fact sheet says a 90-day multiple-entry holiday visa may be granted if you meet the entry requirements, such as proving you have adequate funds for your stay; no amount is published. (eservices.mhaiss.gov.na )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from Anyone entering or leaving Namibia with cash or bearer negotiable instruments (such as cheques, promissory notes or travellers' cheques) worth N$100,000 or more, or the equivalent in foreign currency, must declare them to a Customs and Excise officer at the port of entry or departure. Failing to declare is a criminal offence, and undeclared cash can be seized. to Namibia's Financial Intelligence Centre says every person entering or departing Namibia carrying cash, bearer negotiable instruments, or both, equal to or exceeding N$100,000 (or the equivalent in foreign currency) must declare them to an officer of Customs and Excise at the port of entry or departure. Failure to declare is a criminal offence, and a Customs and Excise officer may confiscate the undeclared cash or instruments. (fic.na )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from The UK government's travel advice says children aged 17 and under must carry a full (unabridged) birth certificate with both parents' details as well as a passport, and that a parent or guardian not travelling should give consent in an affidavit. to The UK government's travel advice says it is illegal to buy, sell, kill or capture any protected wild animal or trade its parts without a licence, and that you could get a fine or prison sentence for buying or trafficking these goods, including ivory and rhino horn. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— countryFacts.safety changed: from Muggers often target tourists in Windhoek, and attacks can be violent, at any time of day and in busy city-centre areas. Theft from vehicles is common, particularly at service stations. Accidents are common on gravel and dirt roads: in the January–April rainy season keep below 80 km/h on gravel, carry two spare tyres and plenty of water, and avoid driving at night outside towns, where wildlife and livestock are serious hazards. to The UK government says muggers often target tourists in Windhoek, and that attacks may be violent and can take place at any time of day and in busy city-centre locations; theft from vehicles, particularly at service stations, is common. It says accidents are common on gravel and dirt roads, and that in the January–April rainy season you should not go faster than 80 km/h, carry 2 spare tyres and plenty of water, and avoid driving at night outside towns, as wildlife and livestock are serious hazards. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the dry season runs from April to October and the rainy season from November to March, when unpaved roads may become impassable.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the dry season extends from April to October and the rainy season from November to March, and that unpaved roads may become impassable during the rainy season. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— visaTypes.na-visa-on-arrival.feeNotes changed: from NAD 1,600 per person aged 12 or over for nationals of non-African Union countries and NAD 1,200 for African Union nationals; children aged 6–11 pay NAD 800 or NAD 600, and children under 6 pay nothing (Immigration Control Amendment Regulations of 1 April 2025). On arrival the fact sheet lists card payment; for an online application, online payment. to NAD 1,600 per visa for non-African Union members and NAD 1,200 for African Union members (Government Gazette No. 8613, 1 April 2025); for holiday visas the regulations set NAD 800 (NAD 600 for African Union members) for children aged 6–11 and nothing for children under 6. For an in-person application on arrival the Ministry's fact sheet lists card payment; for an online application, online payment. (mhaiss.gov.na )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Namibia— visaTypes.na-evisa.feeNotes changed: from NAD 1,600 per person aged 12 or over for nationals of non-African Union countries and NAD 1,200 for African Union nationals; children aged 6–11 pay NAD 800 or NAD 600, and children under 6 pay nothing (Immigration Control Amendment Regulations of 1 April 2025). The fact sheet says e-visas can only be applied for outside Namibia and are valid only for the period stated on the approved e-visa. to NAD 1,600 per holiday visa for non-African Union members and NAD 1,200 for African Union members aged 12 and above; children aged 6–11 pay NAD 800 or NAD 600, and children under 6 pay nothing (Government Gazette No. 8613, 1 April 2025). The Ministry's fact sheet says e-visas can only be applied for outside Namibia and are only valid for the period stated on the approved e-visa. (mhaiss.gov.na )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— summary changed: from Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 require a visitor's visa application to be made before entry, on the official form with a police certificate and a medical fitness certificate, except by nationals of the countries covered by Regulation 16(4) — among them Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, China, Israel and Thailand — who may apply on entry and pay no fee. Russian and Spanish citizens need no visa under visa waiver agreements. to Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a visitor's visa application is made in Form 7 and must be made before entry, except by nationals of the countries covered by Regulation 16(4), who may apply on entry and pay no fee; Schedule 3 lists among them Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, China, Israel and Thailand. Nationals of the visa waiver agreement countries in Schedule 5, which lists Russia and Spain, are exempt from the visa requirement. Form 7 asks for a police certificate and a certificate of medical fitness. (ronlaw.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— faq.need-visa changed: from Yes, unless one of the exceptions below applies: Australians, New Zealanders, Britons and Americans, among others, must obtain a Nauru visa before arriving. You apply to Nauru's immigration office on the official visitor's visa form, in person, through a representative or online. The Immigration Regulations 2014 make two exceptions: nationals of Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, China, Israel and Thailand may apply for the visitor's visa on arrival and pay no fee, and Russian and Spanish citizens are exempt from the visa under visa waiver agreements. to Yes, unless one of the exceptions below applies. The UK, Canadian and US governments say their citizens need a visa. Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a visitor's visa application must be made before entry, in Form 7, lodged with the immigration office in person, through a representative or online. The exceptions: nationals of the countries in Schedule 3, among them Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, China, Israel and Thailand, may apply on entry and pay no fee, and nationals of the visa waiver agreement countries in Schedule 5, which lists Russia and Spain, are exempt from the visa requirement. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— faq.how-to-apply changed: from Use Form 7 of the Immigration Regulations 2014 (the visitor's visa application) and attach certified copies of your passport's identity pages, a passport photo, a police certificate covering the last 12 months and a certificate of medical fitness; Australians and New Zealanders also need a sponsor letter from a Nauruan citizen living in Nauru. Lodge it with the immigration office in person, through a representative or online. No official source we could read states a processing time. Regulation 16 lists the fee as $50 for a stay of up to one month ($150 for two months, $250 for three) without naming the currency; it is paid with the application. to Use Form 7 of the Immigration Regulations 2014 (the visitor's visa application) and attach certified copies of your passport's identity pages, a passport photo, a police certificate covering where you lived in the previous 12 months and a certificate of medical fitness; citizens of Australia and New Zealand also need a sponsor letter. Lodge it with the immigration office in person, through a representative or online. Payment must accompany the application unless you are exempt. No official source we could read states a processing time. The form lists the fee as $50 for up to one month, $150 for up to two months and $250 for up to three months, without naming the currency. (ronlaw.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— faq.how-long-stay changed: from A visitor's visa can be granted for up to three months, single entry (Immigration Regulations 2014, regulation 12(7)), and regulation 16 lists a fee that rises with the length: $50 for one month, $150 for two and $250 for three, without naming the currency. No official source we could read states whether a visitor's visa can be extended. to Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a visitor's visa may be granted for a period not exceeding 3 months and for a single entry only, and list a fee that rises with the length: $50 for up to one month, $150 for up to two and $250 for up to three, without naming the currency. No official source we could read states whether a visitor's visa can be extended. (ronlaw.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— faq.money changed: from Nauru uses the Australian dollar. The UK FCDO says credit cards are not accepted and there is only one ATM, at the Menen Hotel, which is often out of cash, so bring enough Australian dollars in cash for your whole trip. to Canada's travel advice says the currency is the Australian dollar. The UK FCDO says credit cards are not accepted and there is only one ATM, at the Menen Hotel, which is often out of cash, and to take enough Australian dollars in cash to cover your trip. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— faq.worth-it changed: from The Government of Canada says the crime rate is low, though petty crime such as pickpocketing may occur. The UK FCDO says medical facilities are very basic and you may need evacuation to Australia by air ambulance, so take out insurance that covers medical evacuation. to The Government of Canada says the crime rate is low, though petty crime such as pickpocketing may occur, and that tourist facilities are extremely limited. The UK FCDO says medical facilities are very basic and you may need medical evacuation to Australia by air ambulance, and to check you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— tips.apply-early changed: from ~~Unless your nationality is one the Immigration Regulations let apply on arrival, the visitor's visa must be obtained before you travel. No official source we could read states a processing time.~~ to Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a visitor's visa application must be made before entry unless the applicant is a national of a country covered by Regulation 16(4). No official source we could read states a processing time. (ronlaw.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— tips.cash-only changed: from ~~Bring Australian dollars in cash for the whole trip: the UK FCDO says credit cards are not accepted and the island's only ATM, at the Menen Hotel, is often out of cash.~~ to The UK FCDO says credit cards are not accepted, that the island's only ATM, at the Menen Hotel, is often out of cash, and to take enough Australian dollars in cash to cover your trip. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you arrive. Nauru's visitor visa application form also says it must not expire within 3 months of the date you apply.~~ to The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive in Nauru. Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a visa applicant's passport must not be due to expire within 3 months after the date of the application. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 allow a visitor's visa to be granted only to a person who holds a valid ticket for travel from Nauru to another country and any documents needed to enter that country (regulation 12(1)(a)). Officials may also ask to see a return or onward ticket on arrival, according to the Government of Canada's travel advice. to Under Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014, a visitor's visa may only be granted to a person who holds a valid ticket for travel from Nauru to another country and any documents necessary for entering the country of destination (regulation 12(1)(a)), so visa applicants are required to hold one. The Government of Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket. (ronlaw.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— entryRequirements.declarations.arrival-declaration changed: from Every arriving passenger must complete and sign an arrival card — passport details, flight, intended address in Nauru, and for visitors the intended length of stay and main reason for the visit — and hand it to an immigration officer on request. to Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a person arriving in Nauru shall complete an arrival card, sign a declaration on it that the information is correct and give it to an immigration officer when requested; the card asks for details including names, passport number and expiry date, nationality and flight number. (ronlaw.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~The US Department of State says there is no limit on cash brought into Nauru if it is declared on arrival, and that up to AUD 2,500 may be taken out; larger amounts need a permit.~~ to The US Department of State lists currency restrictions for entry as unlimited if declared on arrival, and for exit up to AUD 2,500, with a permit required for larger amounts. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— countryFacts.payments changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says credit cards are not accepted and there is only one ATM on the island, at the Menen Hotel, which is often out of cash — take enough Australian dollars in cash for your trip.~~ to The UK FCDO says credit cards are not accepted and there is only one ATM on the island, at the Menen Hotel, which is often out of cash, and to take enough Australian dollars in cash to cover your trip. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— countryFacts.safety changed: from The Government of Canada says the crime rate is low, though petty crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching may occur, that tourist facilities are extremely limited, that medical facilities are limited and evacuation is expensive, that beaches are unsupervised with powerful currents and common riptides, and that there are no taxis or public transport. to The Government of Canada says the crime rate is low, though petty crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching may occur, that tourist facilities are extremely limited, that medical facilities are limited, that lifeguards don't usually supervise beaches and riptides are common, and that there are no taxis or public transportation. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official seasonal guidance. The UK FCDO says the rainy season runs from November to May, with a risk of strong winds, sea swells and tropical cyclones, and that Nauru suffers periods of severe drought. to No official source we could read names a best time to visit. The UK FCDO says that during the rainy season from November to May there is a risk of strong winds, sea swells and tropical cyclones, and that Nauru suffers from periods of severe drought. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nauru— visaTypes.visitor-visa-on-entry.feeNotes changed: from ~~No fee for nationals of visa waiver agreement countries and of the countries in Schedule 3 of the Immigration Regulations 2014 (regulation 16(4)), the same nationals who may apply on entry.~~ to Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 exempt from the visitor's visa fee nationals of visa waiver agreement countries and of the countries in Schedule 3 (regulation 16(4)); these are the nationals who may apply on entry. (ronlaw.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nepal— summary changed: from Nepal's Department of Immigration says all passport holders except the nationalities it lists can obtain a visa on arrival — 30 USD for 15 days, 50 USD for 30 days or 125 USD for 90 days, all multiple entry, with extensions possible inside Nepal — and that Indian citizens do not require a visa. The UK FCDO says you can apply online up to 15 days before arrival and then collect and pay for the visa at the airport. to Nepal's Department of Immigration says citizens of the countries it lists cannot obtain a visa on arrival and that all other passport holders may obtain one at Tribhuvan International Airport and other designated entry points; it lists tourist visa fees of USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days and USD 125 for 90 days, all multiple entry, and says Indian citizens do not require a visa. The UK government says you can apply online for a visa on arrival up to 15 days before you arrive and then collect and pay for it at the airport. (immigration.gov.np )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nepal— faq.us-need-visa changed: from Yes, but it can be obtained on arrival: US citizens are not among the nationalities the Department of Immigration lists as unable to get a visa on arrival, so they can get a tourist visa at Tribhuvan International Airport or another designated entry point — 30 USD for 15 days, 50 USD for 30 days or 125 USD for 90 days, multiple entry. The UK FCDO says you can pay by card but should have cash as a back-up, with US dollars preferred. to Yes. Nepal's Department of Immigration lists the countries whose citizens cannot obtain a visa on arrival — the United States is not among them — and says all other passport holders may obtain a visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and other designated entry points. It lists tourist visa fees of USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days and USD 125 for 90 days, all multiple entry. The UK government says you can pay by card but should have cash as a back-up, with US dollars the preferred currency. (immigration.gov.np )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nepal— tips.altitude-insurance changed: from The UK FCDO advises making sure your insurance covers mountain rescue and helicopter costs, and warns that rapid helicopter evacuation can be hard to get in remote areas. It also reports guides taking trekkers too high too fast and then calling in helicopter evacuations they profit from. to The UK FCDO advises making sure your insurance includes cover for mountain rescue services and helicopter costs, and warns that rapid helicopter evacuation may be difficult to get in a remote area. It also reports isolated cases of trekking guides taking inexperienced trekkers to high altitudes too quickly and then calling in expensive helicopter medivacs from which the guides take a cut. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nepal— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from The UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list gives the requirement for travellers aged 9 months 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 FCDO says that to enter Nepal you must have a certificate to prove you have had a yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list gives the requirement for travellers aged 9 months 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, 2026Nepal— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from The UK FCDO says you must declare on a customs form on arrival any amount above USD 5,000 in banknotes, or USD 10,000 in notes and travellers' cheques combined. Canada's travel advice says Indian rupee notes larger than 100 INR are prohibited and that it is illegal to take Nepalese rupee notes out of the country. to The UK FCDO says you must declare on a customs form on arrival any amount above USD 5,000 in banknotes, or USD 10,000 in notes and travellers' cheques combined. Canada's travel advice says the use of Indian rupee notes greater than 100 INR is prohibited and that it is illegal to take Nepalese rupee banknotes out of the country. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nepal— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says some skincare products and e-cigarette refills contain ingredients that are illegal in Nepal, such as CBD; police may seize them and charge you with drug possession.~~ to The UK FCDO says some skincare products and e-cigarette refills may contain ingredients that are illegal in Nepal, such as CBD; police who find you with them may seize them and charge you with drug possession. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nepal— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says it is illegal to buy, sell, kill or capture any wild animal or trade its parts without a licence, and that Nepal bans trade in wildlife products without a CITES permit.~~ to The UK FCDO says it is illegal to buy, sell, kill or capture any wild animal or trade its parts without a licence, and that Nepal is a signatory to CITES, which bans trade of wildlife products without a permit. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nepal— countryFacts.payments changed: from Canada's travel advice says Nepal's economy is largely cash-based, though credit cards can be used in major stores, hotels and restaurants and ATMs are available in larger cities such as Kathmandu and Pokhara. The UK FCDO says ATMs are not reliable outside the main tourist sites and that remote areas may have neither ATMs nor card acceptance. to Canada's travel advice says Nepal's economy is largely cash-based, though credit cards can be used in major stores, hotels and restaurants and ATMs are available in larger cities such as Kathmandu and Pokhara. The UK FCDO says ATMs are not reliable outside main tourist sites, and that in remote areas ATMs may not be available and credit cards may not be accepted. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nepal— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK FCDO says travel during the monsoon season, normally June to October, can be hazardous: flooding and landslides can block roads and cut off towns and villages for days. to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK FCDO says travel during the monsoon season, normally June to October, can be hazardous: flooding and landslides can lead to impassable roads or cut off towns and villages for days at a time. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)