Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026North Korea— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from The UK government says your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay, and that if you travel through China you should check with your travel provider that your passport and other documents also meet China's requirements. to The UK government says your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay, and to check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements, including for China if you are travelling through China. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Korea— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from ~~A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers aged one year and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to WHO's country list marks North Korea as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged one year and over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission; the UK government says you need the certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Korea— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from ~~No official source states an insurance requirement for entry. Canada's travel advice urges cover that includes medical evacuation and hospital stays — medical facilities are very limited.~~ to No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for entry. Canada's travel advice says to get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays, and that medical services and facilities are poor. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Korea— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from No official source states an onward-ticket requirement. The UK government says tourists can normally travel to North Korea only on an organised tour, and that independent travellers need a sponsor and permission from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. to No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement. The UK government says tourists can normally travel to North Korea only as part of an organised tour, and that independent travellers need a sponsor and permission from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Korea— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement. The UK government says credit cards and international mobile payments are not accepted, and that some hotels may insist on full cash payment in advance at check-in. to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement. The UK government says credit cards and international mobile payments are not accepted, and that some hotels may insist on full cash payment in advance when you check in. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Korea— entryRequirements.declarations.customs-declaration changed: from The UK government says foreign currency must be declared at customs, foreign mobile phones must be registered at the border, and GPS devices must be left with customs until you leave. It says customs officers confiscate literature or media deemed anti-government, subversive or pornographic, that further severe penalties including imprisonment are possible, and advises against bringing Korean-language or religious material. to The UK government says foreign currency must be declared at customs, foreign mobile phones must be registered at the border, and GPS devices must be left with customs until you leave. It says customs officers will confiscate literature or media deemed anti-government, subversive or pornographic, that there could be further severe penalties including imprisonment, and advises against bringing Korean-language or religious material. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Korea— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from The UK government says there are no restrictions on bringing in or taking out foreign currency, but you must declare it at customs, and that importing or exporting North Korean won (KPW) is illegal. It says shops and restaurants usually charge foreign nationals in foreign currency, and some hotels may insist on full cash payment in advance. to The UK government says there are no restrictions on importing and exporting foreign currency, but you must declare it at customs, and that importing or exporting North Korean won is illegal. It says shops and restaurants usually charge foreign nationals in foreign currency, and some hotels may insist on full cash payment in advance. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Korea— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from The UK government advises against bringing books or other written material in Korean, including anything religious, and says customs confiscate literature or media deemed anti-government, subversive or pornographic. Canada's travel advice says the same applies to material printed in South Korea. to The UK government advises against bringing books or other written material in the Korean language, including anything with religious content, and says customs officers will confiscate literature or media deemed anti-government, subversive or pornographic. Canada's travel advice says the same applies to material printed in South Korea. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Korea— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from The UK government says foreign mobile phones must be registered at the border and cannot connect to any network with an international SIM card, and GPS devices must be left with customs until you leave. Canada's travel advice says satellite phones and shortwave radios are confiscated on entry and usually returned on departure. to The UK government says foreign mobile phones must be registered at the border and cannot connect to any network using an international SIM card, and that GPS devices must be left with customs until you leave. Canada's travel advice says importing satellite telephones and shortwave radios is prohibited, and that such items are confiscated on entry and usually returned on departure. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Korea— entryRequirements.customs.notes.2 changed: from Ask your guide's permission before taking any photograph, the UK government advises; Canada's travel advice says photos or videos taken outside tourist areas can lead to confiscation of your equipment or detention. to The UK government advises asking permission from your tour guide before taking any photographs; Canada's travel advice says photos or videos taken outside tourist areas could result in the confiscation of your equipment or detention. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Korea— countryFacts.payments changed: from The UK government says credit cards and international mobile payments are not accepted; the US dollar and the euro are the most widely accepted currencies, some places take Chinese yuan, and importing or exporting the won is illegal. Canada's travel advice adds that there are no ATMs, change in foreign currency is often unavailable, and some hotels accept credit cards with advance notice. to The UK government says credit cards and international mobile payments are not accepted, that the US dollar and the euro are the most widely accepted currencies with Chinese yuan accepted in some places, and that importing or exporting the won is illegal. Canada's travel advice adds that there are no ATMs, that change in foreign currency is often unavailable, and that some hotels accept credit cards if you give them advance notice. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Korea— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK government advises against all but essential travel to North Korea. It says the North Korean authorities have previously detained foreign nationals for allegedly violating local laws and denied them access to support from their governments, and that a guide will almost always accompany visitors and decide where they can go. Canada advises against all travel, citing the risk of arbitrary detention. to The UK government advises against all but essential travel to North Korea. It says the North Korean authorities have previously detained foreign nationals for allegedly violating local laws and denied them access to support from their governments, and that a guide will almost always accompany visitors and decide where they can go. Canada advises avoiding all travel, citing the risk of arbitrary detention. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Korea— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from late June until August, with July usually the wettest month. No official source names a best season.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from late June until August, with July usually the wettest month. No official source we could read names a best time to visit. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— summary changed: from North Macedonia grants 90 visa-free days to citizens of countries including the EU states, the UK, the US and its Balkan neighbors, while visa-required nationalities can either apply at an embassy or enter for up to 15 days per visit on a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, an EU residence permit or (through 2026) a multiple-entry US, UK or Canadian visa. to North Macedonia's Foreign Ministry says nationals of EU Member States and Schengen Agreement signatories do not need a visa and may enter with a valid national identity card. Third-country nationals with a multiple-entry Schengen (type C) visa valid for at least 5 days beyond the intended stay, or with temporary or permanent residence in an EU Member State or Schengen signatory, may stay no longer than 15 days on every entry, within 90 days in any 180-day period; under a temporary decision valid from 1 January to 31 December 2026, so may holders of a valid multiple-entry British, American or Canadian visa in their passport that is valid 5 days longer than the planned stay. Other visa applications go to a North Macedonian diplomatic or consular mission. (mfa.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— do-i-need-visa changed: from Citizens of countries including the EU states, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and Japan can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period visa-free. Nationalities that need a visa can apply at a North Macedonian embassy, or enter for up to 15 days per visit if they hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or EU residence permit, or, under a decision in force through 31 December 2026, a valid multiple-entry US, UK or Canadian visa. to North Macedonia's Foreign Ministry says nationals of EU Member States and Schengen Agreement signatories do not need a visa. The UK government tells British travellers they can visit for up to 3 months without a visa; Canada's travel advice says Canadians need no tourist visa for stays up to 90 days; Australia's Smartraveller says Australians can stay up to 90 days in a 6-month period without a visa. Under the Law on Foreigners, a foreigner intending to stay no longer than 90 days in any 180-day period must hold a valid visa where the visa regime requires one, unless they hold a valid residence permit; visa applications go to a North Macedonian diplomatic or consular mission. Third-country nationals with a multiple-entry Schengen (type C) visa valid at least 5 days beyond the stay, or with temporary or permanent residence in an EU or Schengen state, may stay up to 15 days on every entry, within 90 days in any 180-day period, and so may, under a decision valid until 31 December 2026, holders of a valid multiple-entry British, American or Canadian visa. (mfa.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— schengen-visa-entry changed: from Yes — holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen (type C) visa can enter without a North Macedonian visa and stay up to 15 days per visit, provided the Schengen visa remains valid at least five days beyond the stay. to Yes. North Macedonia's Foreign Ministry says third-country nationals with a multiple-entry Schengen (type C) visa valid for at least 5 days beyond the intended stay may stay no longer than 15 days on every entry, as long as the total stay does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period. (mfa.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— us-stay changed: from ~~US passport holders can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa.~~ to (deleted) (mfa.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— currency changed: from The Macedonian denar (MKD). Canada's travel advice says the economy is mostly cash-based, with credit cards accepted in some larger establishments and ATMs in urban centres. Australia's Smartraveller says the denar cannot be changed outside North Macedonia. to Australia's Smartraveller says the official currency is the denar (MKD) and that you can't change it outside North Macedonia. It says major hotels and most shops accept credit cards, but some smaller shops and green markets only accept cash, and most banks in towns and cities have ATMs that accept international bank cards. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— eu-id-card changed: from ~~Yes. The Foreign Ministry says nationals of EU member states and Schengen signatories do not need a visa and may enter with a valid national identity card.~~ to Yes. North Macedonia's Foreign Ministry says nationals of EU Member States and Schengen Agreement signatories do not need a visa and are eligible to enter with a valid national identity card. (mfa.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— police-registration changed: from Register with the police soon after you arrive: Canada says within 24 hours, the UK government within 48 hours. Hotels and other commercial accommodation register you at check-in; otherwise register at the nearest police station and keep the document until you leave. to Canada's travel advice says to register your presence within 24 hours of arrival; the UK government tells British travellers to register with the local police within 48 hours. Canada says commercial accommodations will generally file the registration for you, and that in non-commercial accommodation you must register at the nearest police station. The UK government says to keep the registration document with you until you leave. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— pay-in-denars changed: from Canada says the economy is mostly cash-based and cards are accepted only in some larger establishments. The UK government says to change money only through banks or official exchanges, not through street dealers. to Australia's Smartraveller says some smaller shops and green markets only accept cash and that you can't change the denar outside North Macedonia. The UK government says British banks do not exchange Macedonian denars, so exchange any unwanted denars before you leave, and to change money only through banks or official exchanges, not through street dealers. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— skopje-air changed: from Canada's travel advice says smoke haze and air pollution can be extremely hazardous, usually worst in winter because of coal and wood heating, and Australia's Smartraveller names Skopje. It advises talking to your doctor before you travel if you have a breathing condition. to Canada's travel advice says smoke haze and other types of air pollution can be extremely hazardous in North Macedonia, usually worst in winter due to the heavy smoke from coal and wood burning heaters. Australia's Smartraveller says air pollution can be an issue in parts of the country, including Skopje, and advises talking to your doctor before you travel if you have a breathing condition. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned stay in North Macedonia.~~ to North Macedonia's Law on Foreigners says a foreigner's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the planned date of departure from North Macedonia (an obligation that may be waived in justified cases set by law) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years. (portal.mdt.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— travelInsurance changed: from The Foreign Ministry says visa applicants must provide proof of valid travel medical insurance for the entire duration of their stay. No official source we read makes insurance a condition of entry for visa-free visitors. to North Macedonia's Foreign Ministry says a visa applicant must provide proof of travel medical insurance for the entire duration of the stay. No official source we could read makes insurance a condition of entry for visa-free visitors. (mfa.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— onwardTicket changed: from Visa applicants must document their means of transport and their intention to return home or travel on to a third country, along with accommodation and means of subsistence. No official source states an onward-ticket check for visa-free visitors. to North Macedonia's Foreign Ministry says a visa applicant encloses documents that prove the purpose of the visit, secured accommodation, means of subsistence for the stay and for repatriation or travel to a third country, means of transport, and the intention to return to the country of origin or to travel to a third country. No official source we could read states an onward-ticket check for visa-free visitors. (mfa.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— proofOfFunds changed: from No fixed amount is published. Under the Law on Foreigners, every foreigner entering for a short stay must justify the purpose and conditions of the stay and have means of subsistence for it and for the return or onward journey; the Government sets the amount by decision, but no figure is published. Means can be shown with cash, traveller's cheques or credit cards, and short-stay (C) visa applicants must prove them with their application, for example with a credit card or bank statement. to No official source we could read states the amount. North Macedonia's Law on Foreigners says a foreigner intending to stay no longer than 90 days in any 180-day period is admitted if, among other conditions, they justify the purpose and conditions of the stay and have means of subsistence for the stay and for the return home or transit; the Government sets the amount, and means can be assessed on the basis of cash, traveller's cheques and credit cards owned by the foreigner, among others. The Foreign Ministry lists proof of sufficient resources for the stay (credit card/bank statement) among the documents for a short-stay (C) visa. (portal.mdt.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— police-registration changed: from You must register with the local police in the town or city where you are staying within 48 hours of arrival. Hotel staff register you at check-in; otherwise register with the police directly (also possible online, in Macedonian) and de-register 24 hours before you leave. Keep the registration document until you leave: failing to register can bring a fine, detention and a court hearing, or a restriction on returning. to The UK government tells British travellers they must register with the local police in the town or city where they are staying within 48 hours of arrival; hotel staff register guests at check-in. It says to keep the registration document until you leave, that anyone who registered with the police directly must de-register 24 hours before leaving, that registration with the police is possible online (in Macedonian), and that not registering may bring a fine, detention and a court hearing, or a restriction on returning. Canada's travel advice says to register within 24 hours of arrival. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— currencyLimits changed: from Non-residents must declare foreign cash and cheques worth €10,000 or more on entry; smaller sums can be declared voluntarily. On departure a non-resident may not take out more foreign cash than was declared on entry. to The UK government tells British travellers to declare foreign currency worth 10,000 euros or more when entering North Macedonia. Canada's travel advice says a declaration to customs is required on entry or exit for the equivalent of €10,000 or more, regardless of the currencies. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— payments changed: from Canada's travel advice says North Macedonia's economy is mostly cash-based, with credit cards accepted in some larger establishments and ATMs in urban centres; Australia's Smartraveller says major hotels and large shops accept cards. The UK government advises changing money only at banks or official exchanges, and the denar cannot be exchanged outside the country. to Australia's Smartraveller says major hotels and most shops in North Macedonia accept credit cards, but some smaller shops and green markets only accept cash; most banks in towns and cities have ATMs that accept international bank cards, and you can't change the denar outside North Macedonia. The UK government says British banks do not exchange Macedonian denars, and to change money only through banks or official exchanges, not through street dealers. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— safety changed: from The UK government says attacks against foreign nationals are extremely rare, but gangs of children pickpocket and bag-snatch in the main shopping and entertainment areas late at night, and there are occasional shooting incidents, including in Skopje, not targeted at foreign nationals. Canada says secondary roads are poorly maintained and lack adequate lighting. to The UK government says attacks against foreign nationals are extremely rare, that there have been several cases of pickpocketing by gangs of children and bag snatching in the main shopping and entertainment areas late at night, and that there are occasional shooting incidents, including in Skopje, which are not targeted at foreign nationals. Canada's travel advice says secondary roads are poorly maintained and lack adequate lighting. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official source we checked gives seasonal guidance for North Macedonia. Canada's travel advice says forest fires are common in summer and that air pollution is usually worst in winter, from coal and wood heating. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit North Macedonia. Canada's travel advice says forest fires are common during the summer, and that air pollution is usually worst in winter due to the heavy smoke from coal and wood burning heaters. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— feeNotes changed: from 35 euros for children aged 6–12. Set by Tariff No. 135 of the Law on Administrative Fees. Under the Law on Foreigners a decision is due within 15 calendar days of a complete application, extendable to 30 days and, where extra documents or prior consent are needed, to 60; the visa is issued with a validity of up to one year, and may be extended once for force majeure or humanitarian reasons. to 35 euros for children aged 6-12, under Tariff No. 135 of the Law on Administrative Fees. Under the Law on Foreigners, a decision is due within 15 calendar days of a complete application, extendable to 30 calendar days and, where additional documents or prior consent are needed, to 60 days; the C visa is issued with a validity of up to one year (by exception up to two years), and may be extended once for force majeure and humanitarian reasons. (mfa.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— feeNotes changed: from ~~35 euros for children aged 6–12. Set by Tariff No. 135 of the Law on Administrative Fees.~~ to 35 euros for children aged 6-12, under Tariff No. 135 of the Law on Administrative Fees. (mfa.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— us-visa changed: from Holders of a valid multiple-entry US, UK or Canadian visa in their passport, valid at least five days beyond the planned stay, may enter North Macedonia without a visa for up to 15 days, under a temporary government decision in force from 1 January to 31 December 2026. Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen (type C) visa valid at least five days beyond the stay, and third-country nationals with temporary or permanent residence in an EU or Schengen state, may also stay up to 15 days per entry, within 90 days in any 180-day period. to Under a temporary decision valid from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, foreign citizens holding valid travel documents of third countries and a valid multiple-entry British, American or Canadian visa inserted in the passport may stay up to 15 days, the visa being valid 5 days longer than the planned stay. Third-country nationals with a multiple-entry Schengen (type C) visa valid for at least 5 days beyond the intended stay, or with temporary or permanent residence in an EU Member State or Schengen signatory, may stay no longer than 15 days on every entry, as long as the total stay does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period. (mfa.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— cardsAccepted changed: from ~~limited~~ to widely (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— cashImportance changed: from ~~high~~ to medium (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— sources.payments changed: from ~~Government of Canada travel advice (alsoStatedOn Smartraveller, UK FCDO)~~ to Australian Smartraveller (alsoStatedOn UK FCDO; conflict: Canada, resolvedBy newer) (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— summary changed: from Norway is in the Schengen Area through its association agreement with the EU: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025), including the US and UK, get 90 days in any 180-day period counted across the whole Schengen Area, and everyone else needs a Schengen visa. Canada's travel advice says Svalbard, though Norwegian territory, is not part of the Schengen Area. to The UK government says Norway follows Schengen area rules, and EU nationals have the right to travel freely there. Under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated to 30 December 2025), nationals of the countries in its Annex II, including the United States and the United Kingdom, are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries in Annex I must hold a visa. Canada's travel advice says Svalbard, although Norwegian territory, is not part of the Schengen area. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— faq.do-i-need-visa changed: from EU/EEA and Swiss citizens don't need a visa at all. Citizens of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. All other nationalities need a Schengen short-stay visa applied for through the Norwegian mission or visa center serving their place of residence. to EU nationals have the right to travel freely in Norway. Under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated to 30 December 2025), nationals of the countries in its Annex II are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries in Annex I must hold a visa. The UK government tells British nationals they can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Norway, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— faq.schengen-days changed: from Yes. Norway is not in the EU, but it applies Schengen rules fully as an associated Schengen state — days spent in Norway are counted together with days in France, Germany and the rest of the Schengen Area. to EU law describes Norway as a non-EU member of the Schengen area. The UK government tells British nationals they can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Norway, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— faq.uk-citizens changed: from UK passport holders can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with the rest of the Schengen Area. The UK government says the passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the date you arrive and expire at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. to The UK government says British nationals can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Norway, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and that the passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— faq.etias-norway changed: from Once ETIAS starts, visa-exempt travellers will need the authorisation (€20, valid for three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first) for Norway as for the rest of the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official EU site is travel-europe.europa.eu. to The EU says an ETIAS travel authorisation will be an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the 30 European countries concerned, with a EUR 20 application fee, valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. It says ETIAS is currently not in operation, no applications are collected, and the start date will be announced several months before launch. The official site is travel-europe.europa.eu. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— tips.svalbard-visa-free changed: from Canada's travel advice says Svalbard, although Norwegian territory, is not part of the Schengen area: you need a valid passport to enter it and must meet Schengen entry rules again when returning to mainland Norway. to Canada's travel advice says that while Svalbard is a Norwegian territory, it is not part of the Schengen area: you must have a valid passport to enter Svalbard and meet Schengen area entry regulations when returning to Norway's mainland. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— tips.alcohol-sales changed: from Under Norway's Alcohol Act, drinks over 4.7% alcohol are sold in shops only by the state-owned Vinmonopolet, whose shops may sell from 08:30 to 18:00 (10:00 to 16:00 on the day before a Sunday or public holiday). Other shops may sell drinks of up to 4.7% from 08:00 to 18:00, and until 15:00 on the day before a Sunday or public holiday, unless the municipality sets other hours. to Under Norway's Alcohol Act, drinks over 4.7% alcohol may be sold only by AS Vinmonopolet, whose shops may sell from 08:30 to 18:00 (10:00 to 16:00 on the day before a Sunday or public holiday). Drinks of up to 4.7% may be sold from 08:00 to 18:00, ending at 15:00 on the day before a Sunday or public holiday; the municipal council may restrict or extend these hours. (lovdata.no )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— tips.nature-weather changed: from Canada's travel advice says Norway is prone to severe weather and its climate can be unpredictable at any time of year; it advises monitoring weather reports closely and warns of avalanche risk in mountain regions after heavy snowfall. to Canada's travel advice says Norway is prone to severe weather and the climate can be unpredictable at any time of year; it advises monitoring weather reports closely and says that in winter there is a risk of avalanches, some of which can be fatal. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors. to Under the Schengen Visa Code, visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of the intended stay; the minimum coverage is EUR 30,000. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— entryRequirements.declarations.ees changed: from Non-EU travellers on short stays may need to register fingerprints and a photo in the EU Entry/Exit System at the Schengen border; on the first visit this may be at a special booth before the immigration desk. The UK Foreign Office says there is no cost for EES registration and nothing to do before you arrive at the border. to The UK Foreign Office says that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo, that on your first visit you may be asked to do so at a special booth before the immigration desk, that there is no cost for EES registration, and that you do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— entryRequirements.declarations.etias changed: from Visa-exempt travellers will need an ETIAS travel authorisation 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. The official EU site is travel-europe.europa.eu. to The EU's ETIAS site says an ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the 30 European countries concerned, but that ETIAS is currently not in operation, no applications are collected, and the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official site is travel-europe.europa.eu. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~Cash and other means of payment worth more than NOK 25,000 must be declared when entering or leaving Norway.~~ to Norwegian Customs says that if you are bringing currency with a value corresponding to more than NOK 25,000 to or from Norway, you must notify Norwegian Customs; the rule applies to Norwegian and foreign notes, coins and other means of payment. (toll.no )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from Norwegian Customs' duty-free quota for visitors living outside Norway is 1 litre of spirits, 1.5 litres of wine and 2 litres of beer, plus 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of other tobacco products; you must be 18 to bring beer, wine and tobacco and 20 for drinks over 22%. to Norwegian Customs says the alcohol quota is 1 litre of spirits, 1.5 litres of wine and 2 litres of beer, and that for tourists residing outside Norway the tobacco quota is 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco; you must be at least 18 to bring beer, wine and tobacco products and at least 20 for beverages over 22% alcohol. (toll.no )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from ~~Anything above the quota must be declared. Drinks over 60% alcohol, nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products not approved in Norway may not be imported.~~ to Norwegian Customs says that if you bring more than the quota you must declare the amount that exceeds it, that the import of beverages with an alcohol content exceeding 60% is prohibited, and that new tobacco and nicotine products not approved in Norway, such as nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products, may not be imported. (toll.no )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says there is a small risk of petty theft, particularly at airports and railway stations in and around Oslo, and that terrorist attacks in Norway cannot be ruled out. Canada's travel advice says weather conditions can change rapidly, even in summer, and that there is a risk of avalanches in winter. to The UK Foreign Office says there is a small risk of petty theft, particularly at airports and railway stations in and around Oslo, and that terrorist attacks in Norway cannot be ruled out. Canada's travel advice says weather conditions can change rapidly, even in summer, and that in winter there is a risk of avalanches. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes changed: from ~~Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. Fee set EU-wide by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415.~~ to Under the Schengen Visa Code as amended by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415, children from six and below 12 pay EUR 45, and children under six are exempt. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from The UK FCDO says it is illegal to import or use e-cigarettes or vape products in Oman, and that some UK prescription and over-the-counter medicines are illegal there — carry a copy of your prescription. to The UK government says it is illegal to import or use e-cigarettes or vape products in Oman. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says it is illegal to fly drones without a valid licence or in restricted airspace, and the Government of Canada says you must get authorization before importing or operating a drone.~~ to The UK government says it is illegal to fly drones or any other remote-controlled flying device without a valid licence or in restricted airspace, and the Government of Canada says you must obtain authorization before importing or operating a drone. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— summary changed: from Oman lets GCC nationals enter freely and waives visas for stays of up to 14 days for nationals of the countries on its first list, including the EU, US, UK and Canada, and for those on its second list whose citizens live in or hold a visa for the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, a Schengen country or Japan, while the Royal Oman Police eVisa covers longer tourist stays; the Foreign Ministry says other nationalities can find their visa options on the Royal Oman Police eVisa website. to Oman's Foreign Ministry says GCC citizens do not need visas, and that visitors from more than 100 countries and regions are exempt from entry visas for stays up to 14 days, in two groups: nationals of the first group, which includes the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, and nationals of the second group who live in or hold a valid visa for the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, a Schengen country or Japan, or live in a GCC country in an eligible profession. It says tourists will usually need the Royal Oman Police's unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa, and that other nationalities can find their visa options on the Royal Oman Police eVisa website. (fm.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— faq.need-visa changed: from GCC citizens do not need a visa. Nationals of the countries on the Foreign Ministry's first list — including the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan and China — can enter visa-free for up to 14 days with a return ticket, a confirmed hotel booking, health insurance and enough money for the stay; those on its second list can if they live in or hold a visa for the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, a Schengen country or Japan. For longer tourist stays the Royal Oman Police issues an unsponsored 30-day eVisa. The Foreign Ministry says other nationalities can find their visa options on the Royal Oman Police eVisa website. to Oman's Foreign Ministry says GCC citizens do not need visas. Nationals of its first group of countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan and China, are exempt from entry visas for stays up to 14 days, with a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and enough money for the stay; nationals of its second group are exempt if they live in or hold a valid visa for the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, a Schengen country or Japan, or live in a GCC country in an eligible profession. For tourists it says the Royal Oman Police's unsponsored Tourist Visit Visa will usually be appropriate; the Royal Oman Police lists a 30-day unsponsored visit for Group 1 nationals. Other nationalities can find their visa options on the Royal Oman Police eVisa website. (fm.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— faq.visa-free-14 changed: from The Foreign Ministry admits eligible nationalities without a visa for stays of up to 14 days, which cannot be extended or turned into a residence visa. The visitor needs a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket, a confirmed hotel booking, health insurance and enough money for the stay. For anything longer, apply for a visa on the Royal Oman Police eVisa website (evisa.rop.gov.om). to Oman's Foreign Ministry exempts eligible nationalities from entry visas for stays up to 14 days, which cannot be extended or transferred to any type of residence visa. The visitor must hold a passport valid for no less than six months, a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and enough money for the stay. It says other visa options are on the Royal Oman Police eVisa website. (fm.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— faq.evisa-cost changed: from The Royal Oman Police eVisa website lists an unsponsored tourist eVisa for a 10-day or a 30-day visit (the stay can be extended by the same length; the applicant can make the first extension, later ones only at a DGPCS office). The Royal Oman Police lists the fee as OMR 5 for the 10-day eVisa (26A) and OMR 20 for the 30-day eVisa (26B). Apply through the Royal Oman Police eVisa website (evisa.rop.gov.om). to The Royal Oman Police eVisa website lists unsponsored tourist visits of 10 days (26A) and 30 days (26B) for Group 1 nationals. For both, the first extension of stay can be done by the applicant and later ones only at a DGPCS office, and the extension allowed is the same as the original visa. The fee is OMR 5 for the 10-day visa and OMR 20 for the 30-day visa. (evisa.rop.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— faq.best-time changed: from No official source names a best time to visit. The UK FCDO says wadis are prone to flash flooding after heavy rain from October to March, tropical cyclones sometimes affect Oman in July and August, and extreme heat has caused deaths from dehydration and heat exhaustion. to No official source we could read names a best time to visit. The UK government says wadis are prone to flash flooding after heavy rainfall from October to March, that tropical cyclones sometimes affect Oman in July and August, and that extreme heat has caused deaths in Oman due to dehydration and heat exhaustion. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— tips.visa-free-conditions changed: from The Foreign Ministry says the 14-day visa-free entry requires a return ticket, a confirmed hotel booking, health insurance and enough money for the stay, and cannot be extended. For longer trips, apply for a visa on the Royal Oman Police eVisa website before travel. to Oman's Foreign Ministry says the 14-day visa-free entry requires a passport valid for no less than six months, a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and enough money for the stay, and cannot be extended. Other visa options are on the Royal Oman Police eVisa website. (fm.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— tips.wadi-floods changed: from The UK FCDO says wadis (dry riverbeds) are prone to flash flooding after heavy rain from October to March. Check the forecast before visiting a wadi and avoid places where heavy rain is expected, and for at least one day afterwards. to The UK government says wadis (dry riverbeds) are prone to flash flooding after heavy rainfall from October to March, and to check the weather forecast before travelling to a wadi and avoid places where heavy rain is expected, and for at least one day afterwards. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— tips.mountain-driving changed: from The UK FCDO says road trips to the desert and mountains can be dangerous unless you are in a well-equipped four-wheel-drive vehicle; travel in convoy if possible, carry water and a phone, and leave your plans with someone. to The UK government says road trips to the desert and mountains can be dangerous unless you are in a well-equipped 4-wheel-drive vehicle, and to travel in convoy if possible, take water and a mobile or satellite phone, and leave a copy of your travel plans with friends or relatives. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— tips.dress-modestly changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says to dress modestly in public areas, including malls, with the tops of arms and legs (below the knee) covered, and not to wear swimwear in public except on tourist beaches or at pools.~~ to The UK government says to dress modestly in public areas, including shopping malls, with clothing that covers the tops of your arms and legs (below the knee), and not to wear swimming costumes or beachwear in public areas except on tourist beaches or at swimming pools. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— tips.alcohol-rules changed: from The UK FCDO says visitors can buy and drink alcohol only in licensed venues such as hotels, restaurants and clubs (legal age 21). Drinking or being drunk in public and drink-driving are illegal, and any alcohol found in a driver's system can bring a fine and possible imprisonment. to The UK government says tourists and visitors can buy and drink alcohol in licensed venues, such as hotels, restaurants and clubs, and that the legal drinking age is 21. It is illegal to drink alcohol in public, be drunk in public or drink-drive, and if a driver is tested and found to have any alcohol in their system they may get a fine and possible imprisonment. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Oman.~~ to The Royal Oman Police says a normal passport should be valid for at least 6 months before entering Oman. (evisa.rop.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— 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, and a transit of more than 12 hours through such a country's airport counts. Oman applies its own list of origin countries rather than WHO's risk list. to WHO's list says Oman requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who have transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country, and that the list of countries Oman applies this to differs from WHO's list of countries at risk. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from Oman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have a return ticket and a confirmed hotel reservation. The Royal Oman Police eVisa conditions also require holders of the 30-day tourist eVisa (26B), the New Zealand 3-month eVisa (26C) and the 30-day eVisa for South Korea, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkey (26D) to have a return ticket and a valid hotel booking in Oman. to Oman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have a return ticket and a confirmed hotel reservation. The Royal Oman Police eVisa conditions also require holders of the 30-day tourist visa (26B), the New Zealand 3-month visa (26C) and the 30-day visa for South Korea, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkey (26D) to have a return ticket and a valid hotel booking in Oman. (fm.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~Visa-free visitors must carry enough money to cover their living costs during the stay. No official source we could read states a fixed amount.~~ to Oman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have a sum of money that will enable them to bear their living costs during the stay. No official source we could read states a fixed amount. (fm.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from Cash, bearer securities, precious metals or gemstones worth OMR 6,000 or more (or the foreign-currency equivalent) must be declared to customs on arrival and on departure, on the money-laundering declaration form. to Oman's Directorate General of Customs says travellers arriving and departing should declare currencies, bearer securities, banknotes, precious metals or gemstones convertible into cash exceeding OMR 6,000, and that under the money-laundering law the declaration form must be filled in by whoever carries OMR 6,000 or more, or the equivalent. (customs.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— countryFacts.safety changed: from The Government of Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel to Oman because of the volatile security situation in the region. The UK FCDO reports strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations across the region, including Oman, since 8 July 2026, and warns of flight cancellations and periodic airspace closures. It says personal attacks on foreign nationals are relatively rare but happen, that photographing some government buildings and military sites is illegal, and that wadis are prone to flash flooding after heavy rain from October to March. to The Government of Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel to Oman due to the volatile security situation in the region. The UK government says that since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations across the region, including Oman, and that British nationals in the Middle East should be prepared for possible flight cancellations and periodic airspace closures. It says personal attacks against foreign nationals are relatively rare but happen, that it is illegal to photograph some government buildings and military sites, and that wadis are prone to flash flooding after heavy rainfall from October to March. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official seasonal guidance. The UK FCDO says wadis are prone to flash flooding after heavy rain from October to March, that tropical cyclones sometimes affect Oman in July and August, and that extreme heat has caused deaths. to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance. The UK government says wadis are prone to flash flooding after heavy rainfall from October to March, that tropical cyclones sometimes affect Oman in July and August, and that extreme heat has caused deaths in Oman due to dehydration and heat exhaustion. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— countryFacts.driving changed: from Oman is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states Oman's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national license. to Oman is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive a rental car in Oman for the first 6 weeks after arrival. No official source we could read states Oman's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— visaTypes.evisa-10-day.feeNotes changed: from ~~The fee for the 10-day tourist eVisa (26A) is OMR 5, per the Royal Oman Police eVisa visa-type details.~~ to The fee for the 10-day tourist visa (26A) is OMR 5, per the Royal Oman Police eVisa visa-type details. (evisa.rop.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— visaTypes.evisa-30-day.feeNotes changed: from ~~The fee for the 30-day tourist eVisa (26B) is OMR 20, per the Royal Oman Police eVisa visa-type details.~~ to The fee for the 30-day tourist visa (26B) is OMR 20, per the Royal Oman Police eVisa visa-type details. (evisa.rop.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.gcc-residence changed: from Residents of another GCC state can apply for Oman's GCC-resident eVisa (four weeks, extendable by one week) instead of a sponsored visa. The Royal Oman Police grants it only to residents whose professions it specifies. to The Royal Oman Police grants its GCC Resident Visa to foreign residents of GCC countries who visit Oman for tourism, provided they hold professions it specifies. It needs no sponsor and allows a single entry and a stay of four weeks, extendable for one week. (evisa.rop.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa changed: from Citizens of the Foreign Ministry's second group of countries (among them India, Egypt, Morocco, Mexico and Vietnam) can enter Oman visa-free for up to 14 days if they live in, or hold a valid visa for, the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, a Schengen country or Japan, or live in a GCC country in a profession eligible for the resident visa. The stay cannot be extended, and a return ticket, hotel booking, health insurance and enough funds are required. to Citizens of the Foreign Ministry's second group of countries (among them India, Egypt, Morocco, Mexico and Vietnam) are exempt from entry visas for stays up to 14 days if they live in, or hold a valid entry visa for, the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, a Schengen country or Japan, or live in a GCC country in a profession eligible for the resident visa. The stay cannot be extended, and a passport valid for six months, a return ticket, a hotel reservation, health insurance and enough money are required. (fm.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— summary changed: from Pakistan's online visa system says it is open to citizens of 192 countries, and that the six GCC countries are not required to apply for a visa. Indian citizens apply for a visit visa at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. to Pakistan's online visa system says it is open to citizens of 192 countries and that the six GCC countries are not required to apply for a visa; its tourist visa page says citizens of GCC countries do not require a visa to enter Pakistan. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi lists its requirements for a visit visa, with a fee of Rs. 120 per entry for Indian citizens. (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— need-visa changed: from Pakistan's visa portal says citizens of GCC countries do not require a visa to enter Pakistan, and that the online visa system is open to citizens of 192 countries. Its fee calculator sets the tourist eVisa fee by the country you apply from: USD 20 from Algeria and USD 60 from the United States for a single-entry visit of less than 3 months. Indian citizens apply for a visit visa at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. to Pakistan's visa portal says citizens of GCC countries do not require a visa to enter Pakistan, and that the online visa system is open to citizens of 192 countries. Its fee calculator asks for the country you are applying from; for a tourist/visit visa (individual, less than 3 months, single entry) it gives USD 20 for an application from Algeria and USD 60 for one from the United States. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi lists its requirements for a visit visa, with a fee of Rs. 120 per entry for Indian citizens. (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— evisa-processing changed: from The portal gives the processing time for a tourist entry visa as 7–10 working days, or 4 weeks for Afghan and Somali passport holders. If the application is sent back to you for review, the processing time starts again from the date you resubmit it. to Pakistan's visa portal gives the processing time for a tourist entry visa (individual, up to 3 months) as 7-10 working days, and 4 weeks (working days) for Afghanistan and Somalia passport holders. If the application is sent back to you for review, the processing time re-starts from the date you resubmit it, and the application stands cancelled if you do not resubmit it within seven days. (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— indian-citizens changed: from Indian citizens apply for a visit visa at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. It asks for details of each place to be visited, an attested invitation from a sponsor in Pakistan for each city, and a fee of Rs. 120 per entry. No official source we could read says whether tourist visits are granted. to The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi lists its requirements for a visit visa: among them, copies of a Visa Information Form with information on each place to be visited, a notarised or attested invitation from a sponsor in Pakistan for each city to be visited, and a fee of Rs. 120 per entry for Indian citizens. No official source we could read says whether tourist visits are granted. (pakhcnewdelhi.org.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— is-it-safe changed: from ~~The UK FCDO advises against all travel within 10 miles of the Afghan border and to Balochistan and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and against all but essential travel to Azad Jammu and Kashmir.~~ to The UK FCDO advises against all travel to within 10 miles of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, to Balochistan Province and to listed areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, and against all but essential travel to Azad Jammu and Kashmir. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— official-portal-only changed: from ~~Apply on the official portal visa.nadra.gov.pk. For a tourist entry visa it asks for a photograph, your passport and hotel booking details.~~ to Pakistan's visa portal says online applications for Pakistan's visa can only be submitted at https://visa.nadra.gov.pk and that it has no collaboration with any other website. For a tourist entry visa it lists a photograph, passport and hotel booking details. (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— restricted-areas changed: from The UK FCDO says you must get advance permission from local or federal authorities to travel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and several districts of Azad Kashmir, that there are prohibited areas around military installations, and that local authorities sometimes arrange a police escort in higher-risk areas. to The UK FCDO says you must obtain advance permission from local or federal authorities to travel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and several districts in Azad Kashmir, that there are several prohibited areas across the country, particularly around military installations, and that in areas of higher risk local authorities sometimes arrange police escorts. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— polio-certificate changed: from TravelHealthPro says that if you stay in Pakistan for 4 weeks or more, you may be asked on departure for proof of polio vaccination on an ICVP, given 4 weeks to 12 months before you leave, and that without it you may be vaccinated on departure. to TravelHealthPro says travellers who intend to visit Pakistan for four weeks or more should be aware that proof of polio vaccination recorded on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), given 4 weeks to 12 months before departure from Pakistan, may be required on exit, and that failure to produce an ICVP may result in vaccination on departure. (travelhealthpro.org.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— dress-and-ramadan changed: from The UK FCDO advises men and women to cover their shoulders and legs in public, and women to cover their heads in mosques, holy places and rural areas. During Ramadan it advises not eating, drinking or smoking in public in the daytime. to The UK FCDO says to dress modestly: men and women should cover their shoulders and legs in public, and women should cover their heads when entering mosques and holy places, and in rural areas. During Ramadan it says not to eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime, including in your car. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date of your visa application. Pakistan's visa portal does not state a passport-validity rule; this is the UK government's summary.~~ to The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Pakistan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date of the visa application. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi says a passport must be valid for at least six months on the date of application for short visits, or for the duration of the visa applied for long-term visits. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— polio changed: from If you stay in Pakistan for 4 weeks or more, you may be asked when you leave for proof of polio vaccination recorded on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) and given 4 weeks to 12 months before departure. Without it you may be vaccinated at the airport on departure. to TravelHealthPro says travellers who intend to visit Pakistan for four weeks or more should be aware that proof of polio vaccination recorded on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), given 4 weeks to 12 months before departure from Pakistan, may be required on exit, and that failure to produce an ICVP may result in vaccination on departure. (travelhealthpro.org.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— onwardTicket changed: from ~~No official source states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Pakistan. The tourist eVisa asks for a hotel booking.~~ to No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Pakistan. Pakistan's visa portal lists hotel booking details among the documents for a tourist entry visa. (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— proofOfFunds changed: from ~~No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Pakistan. The tourist eVisa application asks for a hotel booking.~~ to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Pakistan. Pakistan's visa portal lists hotel booking details among the documents for a tourist entry visa. (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— currencyLimits changed: from Travellers may bring foreign currency notes into Pakistan without limit. Pakistani rupees are limited to PKR 10,000 per person in or out (PKR 3,000 to or from India). A general permission lets anyone take foreign currency out up to USD 10,000 per visit for adults, USD 5,000 for ages 5–18 and USD 1,000 for children under 5 (or the equivalent); visitors not ordinarily resident in Pakistan may also take out the unspent foreign currency they brought in, if their stay has not exceeded three months. to The State Bank of Pakistan's general permission lets travellers to Pakistan bring foreign currency notes without limit (except un-issued notes and coin). Pakistani currency notes are limited to Rs 10,000 per person at any one time when brought in from or taken out to any country other than India, and Rs 3,000 for India. Any person may take out foreign currency up to USD 10,000 per visit above 18 years, USD 5,000 from 5 to 18 years and USD 1,000 up to 5 years (or the equivalent); a person not ordinarily resident in Pakistan may also take out the unspent foreign currency they brought in, if their continuous stay has not exceeded three months. (sbp.org.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— 0 changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says importing alcohol or pork products is illegal and you could be detained if you try.~~ to The UK FCDO says importing alcohol or pork products is illegal and you could be detained if you try to import them. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— 1 changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says penalties for possessing, using or trafficking illegal drugs are severe and can include the death penalty.~~ to Canada's travel advice says penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe, and convicted offenders can expect the death penalty, jail sentences, heavy fines and/or deportation. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— payments changed: from Canada's travel advice says Pakistan's economy is primarily cash-based and that credit cards are accepted by some larger establishments. ATMs are available in the main cities but may not accept foreign debit cards; currency can be exchanged at all international airports. to Canada's travel advice says Pakistan's economy is primarily cash based and credit cards are accepted by some larger establishments. It says currency can be exchanged at all international airports, and ATMs are available in main cities but may not accept foreign debit cards. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— safety changed: from The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Balochistan, to within 10 miles of the Afghan border and to many districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and against all but essential travel to Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and says there is an ongoing risk of terrorism. It says the local authorities at your destination will tell you if you need a No Objection Certificate. to The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Balochistan Province, to within 10 miles of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan and to listed areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, and against all but essential travel to Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and says there is an ongoing risk of terrorism. It says you or your travel agency should contact the local authorities of your destination in advance, and that they will tell you if you need a No Objection Certificate from the Ministry of Interior. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK FCDO says the monsoon season usually runs from late June to early October, bringing floods and landslides that can affect all provinces, and that many northern mountain roads are inaccessible at some times of the year. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Pakistan. The UK FCDO says Pakistan can experience flooding and landslides during the monsoon season, usually from late June to early October, which can affect all provinces, and that many roads in the mountainous north are inaccessible at some times of the year due to extreme weather conditions. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— driving changed: from Pakistan is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used. to Pakistan is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government tells British drivers they need both the 1968 international driving permit and their UK driving licence with them in the car, and 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, 2026Pakistan— feeNotes changed: from Set by the country you apply from. For a tourist/visit visa (individual, less than 3 months, single entry) the portal's fee calculator gives USD 20 for an application from Algeria and USD 60 for one from the United States. to The portal's fee calculator asks for the country you are applying from. For a tourist/visit visa (individual, less than 3 months, single entry) it gives USD 20 for an application from Algeria and USD 60 for one from the United States. (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— feeNotes changed: from ~~Rs. 120 per entry for Indian citizens, paid into the High Commission's bank account; card payment at the High Commission adds 3% for bank processing charges.~~ to Rs. 120 per entry for Indian citizens, credited to the High Commission's account at RBL Bank, New Delhi; the fee can also be paid by credit/debit card at the High Commission, with an additional 3% for bank processing charges. (pakhcnewdelhi.org.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— summary changed: from Palau's Division of Immigration says a tourist visa valid for 30 days may be issued on arrival to short-term travellers visiting for tourism, leisure or social visits; citizens of the Schengen states are visa-free for 90 days in any 180 and Russians for 30 days, while nationals of Bangladesh and Myanmar must apply before travelling. The Division of Immigration says citizens of the FSM, the Marshall Islands and the USA visiting Palau do not need a visa. Visitors are assessed the USD 100 Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee, from which transit passengers and accredited diplomats are among those exempt, and the UK FCDO says you must sign the Palau Pledge, stamped into your passport on arrival. to Palau's Division of Immigration says a tourist visa, valid for 30 days, may be issued on arrival to short-term travellers visiting for tourism, leisure or social visits; nationals of Bangladesh and Myanmar must apply before they reach Palau. It says FSM, Marshall Islands (RMI) and US citizens visiting Palau do not need a visa, citizens of Schengen states can stay without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and citizens of Russia for 30 days. Every visitor is assessed a USD 100 environmental fee (PPEF), from which transit passengers and accredited diplomats are among those exempt, and all visitors must sign the Palau Pledge, stamped into their passports on arrival. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)