Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Palau— faq.need-visa changed: from For a normal holiday, no advance visa. 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, who must have a passport valid for at least six months at entry, a return ticket unless exempt, and sufficient funds. The Division of Immigration says citizens of the FSM, the Marshall Islands and the USA visiting Palau do not need a visa. Citizens of the Schengen states need no visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of Bangladesh and Myanmar must apply for a visa before they travel. to For a holiday, 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; your passport should be valid for at least six months at entry, you must possess a return ticket unless exempt, and you should have sufficient funds for your stay. It says FSM, Marshall Islands (RMI) and US citizens 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 nationals of Bangladesh and Myanmar must apply for the visa before they reach Palau. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— faq.palau-pledge changed: from ~~It is an eco-pledge stamped into every visitor’s passport on arrival. The UK FCDO says you must sign it as part of border control.~~ to The Division of Immigration says all visitors must sign the Palau Pledge on arrival, which is stamped into their passports; it is a commitment to protect Palau's environment and culture for future generations. The UK government also says you must sign it. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— faq.environmental-fee changed: from The Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee is USD 100 for visitors coming to Palau. International airlines are required to include it in the price of tickets into Palau, so you pay it when you book. Palauan passport holders and their spouses, crew, accredited diplomats and transit passengers are exempt and can claim a cash refund on arrival. to The Division of Immigration says every visitor coming to Palau is assessed a USD 100 environmental fee (PPEF), and every international airline is required to include it in the price of the ticket into Palau. Travellers with Palauan passports and their spouses, crew on official duty, accredited diplomats, transit passengers and others determined by the Minister of Finance are exempt and can get a cash refund on arrival by presenting a travel itinerary showing the fee was paid and a passport. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— faq.extend-stay changed: from Yes. The Division of Immigration in Koror can extend the tourist visa for up to two further 30-day periods. The fee for renewal is USD 50. Apply at least seven days before the expiration date of your current visa. to Yes. The Division of Immigration says the tourist visa is valid for 30 days and may be extended for two additional 30-day periods; you must apply at least seven days before the expiration date of your current visa at the Division of Immigration, and the fee is USD 50 for renewal. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— faq.sunscreen-ban changed: from Reef-toxic sunscreen is. The UK FCDO says it is illegal to bring it into Palau or use it there, that customs will confiscate it, and that there are penalties for selling it. Permitted sunscreens generally use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as the active ingredient. to Reef-toxic sunscreen is. The UK government says it is illegal to bring reef-toxic sunscreen into Palau or to use it there, that customs officials will confiscate any found in your baggage, and that there are penalties for selling it. It says permitted sunscreens generally have an active ingredient of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— tips.palau-pledge changed: from The UK FCDO says you must sign the Palau Pledge, which is stamped in your passport on arrival. Submit the Palau Entry Form online in the 72 hours before you depart; it generates a QR code to show at check-in and on arrival. to The Division of Immigration says all visitors must sign the Palau Pledge on arrival, which is stamped into their passports, and that passengers must submit the Palau Entry Form at most 72 hours before departure; it generates a QR code to present on a mobile device or as a printed copy at check-in and on arrival. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— tips.environmental-fee changed: from The USD 100 Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee is included in the price of your air ticket into Palau — international airlines are required to add it. If you are exempt (for example a transit passenger or crew) and were charged, claim the cash refund on arrival with your itinerary. to The Division of Immigration says every international airline is required to include the USD 100 environmental fee (PPEF) in the price of the ticket into Palau. Exempt travellers, such as transit passengers and crew on official duty, can get a cash refund on arrival by presenting a travel itinerary showing the fee was paid and a passport. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— tips.rock-islands-permit changed: from Visiting the Rock Islands needs a Koror State permit: USD 50 for the Rock Islands, or USD 100 for the Jellyfish Lake permit, which covers the lake as well. Permits are valid for 10 days and are required from age 6, according to the Koror State Government's fact sheet. to The Koror State Government's fact sheet says visitors must have a valid Rock Island Use or Jellyfish Lake permit to use the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon area: the Rock Island Use permit costs $50.00 and the Jellyfish Lake permit $100.00 for all visitors aged 6 and above, and permits are valid for 10 days. (kororstategov.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— tips.reef-safe-sunscreen changed: from It is illegal to bring or use reef-toxic sunscreen in Palau, and the UK FCDO says customs will confiscate it from your baggage. It says permitted sunscreens generally have zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as the active ingredient. to The UK government says it is illegal to bring reef-toxic sunscreen into Palau or to use it there, that customs officials will confiscate any found in your baggage, and that permitted sunscreens generally have an active ingredient of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— tips.dive-flight-gap changed: from The UK FCDO says Palau's only hyperbaric chamber is at Belau National Hospital in Koror and that diving school standards are not always as high as in the UK. It advises making sure safety equipment, particularly oxygen, is on the boat and asking about the ability to transfer divers to the chamber. to The UK government says Palau's only hyperbaric chamber is at the Belau National Hospital in Koror and that diving school standards are not always as high as in the UK. It advises making sure safety equipment, particularly oxygen, is available on the boat and asking about the ability to transfer divers to the hyperbaric chamber. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Palau. The UK government warns that treatment for serious conditions is limited and may need medical evacuation, and advises insurance that covers treatment and repatriation. to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Palau. The UK government says emergency treatment or treatment for serious conditions is limited so may require medical evacuation, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover medical treatment abroad and repatriation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from Every visitor must show sufficient support for the length of the visit and that they will not become a public charge — a letter of credit or other evidence the Director of Immigration accepts. No amount is published; adequacy is decided case by case. to The Division of Immigration says all visitors must provide proof of sufficient support for the length of the visit and that they shall not become a public charge, for example a letter of credit or other evidence acceptable to the Director, and that adequate support is determined case by case by the Director. No official source we could read states an amount. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— entryRequirements.declarations.ppef changed: from Every visitor coming to Palau is assessed a USD 100 environmental fee, and every international airline must include it in the price of tickets into Palau, so you normally pay it when you book. Exempt travellers who were charged can get a cash refund on arrival. to The Division of Immigration says every visitor coming to Palau is assessed a USD 100 environmental fee, and every international airline is required to include the fee in the price of the ticket into Palau. Exempt travellers can get a cash refund on arrival by presenting a travel itinerary showing the fee was paid and a passport. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— entryRequirements.declarations.arrival-declaration changed: from Every passenger must submit the Palau Entry Form online at most 72 hours before departure; the Division of Immigration links to the form. It generates a QR code to show on your phone or on paper at check-in and on arrival. to The Division of Immigration says passengers must submit the Palau Entry Form at most 72 hours before departure, and that it generates a QR code to present on a mobile device or as a printed copy at check-in and on arrival. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from Cash and negotiable bearer instruments worth USD 10,000 or more (or the foreign-currency equivalent) must be declared on the arrival or departure form, and a currency report completed with the officer. to The UK government says to declare, on the Palau entry form, cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 US dollars or more. No Palauan source we could read states the threshold. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from It is illegal to bring reef-toxic sunscreen into Palau: the UK FCDO says customs will confiscate any found in your baggage, and permitted sunscreens generally have zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as the active ingredient. to The UK government says it is illegal to bring reef-toxic sunscreen into Palau, that customs officials will confiscate any found in your baggage, and that permitted sunscreens generally have an active ingredient of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from ~~Declare personal items worth more than US$400, and anything that may be prohibited or dutiable, on the Palau entry form (UK FCDO).~~ to The UK government says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty on the Palau entry form, including personal items worth more than 400 US dollars. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK FCDO says crime levels are low and theft of unattended items is more likely than confrontational crime, but that credit card fraud, including skimming, has increased. It advises taking local advice before swimming or diving from high rocks, says there are over 60 vertical drop-offs, some for experienced divers only, and advises making sure safety equipment, particularly oxygen, is on the boat. to The UK government says crime levels are low and you are more likely to experience theft of unattended items than confrontational crime, but that there has been an increase in credit card fraud, including skimming. It advises taking local advice before swimming or diving from high rocks, says there are over 60 vertical drop-offs in the diving areas, some for experienced divers only, and advises making sure safety equipment, particularly oxygen, is available on the boat. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official seasonal guidance. The UK FCDO says rainfall is higher from April to November, peaking in July and August, and the Government of Canada says typhoons usually occur between June and December. to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK government says there is higher rainfall from April to November, peaking in July and August, and Canada's travel advice says typhoons usually occur between June and December. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— visaTypes.extension-of-stay.feeNotes changed: from ~~The Division of Immigration’s fee for renewal. Apply at least seven days before the expiration date of your current visa.~~ to The Division of Immigration says the fee is USD 50 for renewal, and that you must apply at least seven days before the expiration date of your current visa at the Division of Immigration. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— summary changed: from The UK government says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine and that you must show a passport and Israeli immigration slip to cross between Israel and Palestine; it names Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport and the Allenby Bridge crossing with Jordan as entry points. Canada's travel advice says travellers must pass through Israeli ports of entry and comply with Israeli entry requirements. The UK says border crossings out of Gaza have been closed to civilians and general traffic since the Israeli military took control of the Rafah crossing on 6 May 2024. to The UK government says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine, including by sea to Gaza, and that you must show a passport and Israeli immigration slip to cross between Israel and Palestine. Canada's travel advice says travellers must pass through Israeli ports of entry and comply with Israeli entry requirements. The UK says border crossings out of Gaza have been closed to civilians and general traffic since the Israeli military took control of the Rafah crossing on 6 May 2024. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— faq.need-visa changed: from The UK government says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine, and Canada's travel advice says travellers must pass through Israeli ports of entry and comply with Israeli entry requirements. Nationalities that are visa-exempt for Israel, including the EU, US, UK, Canada and Australia, need Israel's ETA-IL electronic travel authorisation before travelling; other nationalities need an Israeli visa. to The UK government says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine, and Canada's travel advice says travellers must pass through Israeli ports of entry and comply with Israeli entry requirements. Israel's Population and Immigration Authority says visitors from visa-exempt countries can apply for travel authorisation through the ETA-IL system, and visitors from visa-required countries can apply for a B2 visa through its eVisa system. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— faq.how-to-get-there changed: from The UK government names Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport and the Allenby Bridge crossing with Jordan as entry points, says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine, and says travellers entering by the Allenby Bridge must pass through Israeli checkpoints and Israeli-controlled territory to reach Jerusalem or Gaza. to The UK government says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine and that you must show a passport and Israeli immigration slip to cross between Israel and Palestine. It says travellers entering by the Allenby Bridge crossing with Jordan must pass through Israeli checkpoints and Israeli-controlled territory to reach Jerusalem or Gaza. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— faq.gaza-visit changed: from No. The UK says border crossings out of Gaza have been closed to civilians and general traffic since the Israeli military took control of the Rafah crossing on 6 May 2024, and that consular support is not available inside Gaza. to No. The UK government advises against all travel to Gaza, says border crossings out of Gaza have been closed to civilians and general traffic since the Israeli military took control of the Rafah crossing on 6 May 2024, and says consular support is not available from within Gaza. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— faq.passport-stamp changed: from The UK says visitors entering via Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport get an entry card instead of an entry stamp in their passport, and that at other entry points you may get an entry card or a stamp. It says to keep your entry card with your passport until you leave. to The UK government says visitors entering via Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport get an entry card instead of an entry stamp in their passport, and that at other entry points you may get an entry card or a stamp. It says to keep your entry card with your passport until you leave, as you may need it, particularly if you are crossing into Palestine. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— tips.entry-via-israel changed: from The UK says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine, and that you must show a passport and Israeli immigration slip to cross between Israel and Palestine. It names Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport and the Allenby Bridge crossing with Jordan as entry points. to The UK government says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine, including by sea to Gaza, and that you must show a passport and Israeli immigration slip to cross between Israel and Palestine. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— tips.border-questioning changed: from The UK says the Israeli authorities decide if you can enter Israel, that you may face extra questioning at the border, and that some travellers entering at the Allenby Bridge or Ben Gurion Airport have been given stamps restricting them to 'Palestinian Authority only' or 'Judea and Samaria only'. to The UK government says the Israeli authorities decide if you can enter Israel, that you may experience lengthy personal questioning and baggage searches when you enter and leave, and that entry stamps stating 'Palestinian Authority only' or 'Judea and Samaria only' have been issued to some travellers at the Allenby Bridge crossing with Jordan and at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— tips.gaza-closed changed: from ~~Gaza is closed to travellers. The UK says border crossings out of Gaza have been closed to civilians and general traffic since the Israeli military took control of the Rafah crossing on 6 May 2024.~~ to The UK government advises against all travel to Gaza and says border crossings out of Gaza have been closed to civilians and general traffic since the Israeli military took control of the Rafah crossing on 6 May 2024. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— tips.checkpoints changed: from The UK says travellers entering by the Allenby Bridge must pass through Israeli checkpoints and Israeli-controlled territory to reach Jerusalem or Gaza, and to keep your entry card with your passport until you leave, as you may need it when crossing into Palestine. to The UK government says travellers entering by the Allenby Bridge crossing must pass through Israeli checkpoints and Israeli-controlled territory to reach Jerusalem or Gaza, and to keep your entry card with your passport until you leave, as you may need it, particularly if you are crossing into Palestine. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from The UK says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine. Israel's Population and Immigration Authority says that to apply for an ETA-IL your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of your arrival in Israel. to The UK government says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine, and that to enter Israel or Palestine your passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you arrive. Israel's Population and Immigration Authority says that for an ETA-IL your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of your arrival in Israel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors entering through Israel on an ETA-IL. Applicants for Israel's eVisa-B2 tourist visa must show health insurance valid for the whole visit. to No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors entering through Israel on an ETA-IL. Israel's Population and Immigration Authority lists, for the eVisa-B2 tourist visa, health insurance valid for the entire period of the visit in Israel. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from Applicants for Israel's eVisa-B2 tourist visa must upload a round-trip ticket. No official source we could read states a return-ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors on an ETA-IL; the UK says visitors may face lengthy questioning and baggage searches when entering and leaving Israel. to Israel's Population and Immigration Authority lists round-trip tickets to Israel among the required documents for the eVisa-B2 tourist visa. No official source we could read states a return-ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors on an ETA-IL; the UK government says you may experience lengthy personal questioning and baggage searches when you enter and leave Israel. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from No fixed amount is published. Applicants for Israel's eVisa-B2 tourist visa must prove sufficient funds with bank statements for the last three months, a bank letter or another document showing the funds. to Israel's Population and Immigration Authority lists, for the eVisa-B2 tourist visa, proof of monetary means: bank account statements for the last three months, approval from the bank of financial feasibility, or a document attesting to sufficient funds for the visit. No official source we could read states an amount. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~Israeli rules apply at all crossings: Israel's Tax Authority says anyone entering or leaving Israel must declare the funds in their possession. No official page we could read states the threshold.~~ to Israel's Tax Authority says anyone entering or leaving Israel must declare the funds in their possession. No official page we could read states the threshold. (gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from The UK's travel advice, which covers Israel and Palestine together, says there are strict rules on goods you can take in or out, and points to the Israeli Tax Authority for the rules on carrying money. to The UK government's travel advice for Israel and Palestine says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine. Israel's Tax Authority says anyone entering or leaving Israel must declare the funds in their possession. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from The UK says visitors entering through Ben Gurion Airport get an entry card instead of a passport stamp (other crossings may stamp instead), and to keep the card with your passport until you leave, as you may need it when crossing into Palestine. to The UK government says visitors entering via Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport get an entry card instead of an entry stamp in their passport (at other entry points you may get a card or a stamp), and to keep the card with your passport until you leave, as you may need it, particularly if you are crossing into Palestine. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Gaza and to within 500 m of its border, against all travel to the Tulkarm, Jenin and Tubas governorates of the West Bank (except Route 90), and against all but essential travel to the rest of the West Bank apart from East Jerusalem, Bethlehem Governorate, Ramallah Municipality, Jericho municipality and all areas which lie south of it (this includes the Allenby crossing), and some routes. to The UK government advises against all travel to Gaza and within 500 m of the border with Gaza, and against all travel to the Tulkarm, Jenin and Tubas governorates of the West Bank except Route 90. It advises against all but essential travel to the rest of the West Bank, except East Jerusalem, Bethlehem Governorate, Ramallah Municipality, Jericho municipality and all areas which lie south of it (this includes the Allenby crossing), and some routes. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. The CIA World Factbook describes the West Bank's climate as temperate, with warm to hot summers and cool to mild winters, and temperature and rainfall that vary with altitude. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. (travelrequirements.info )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— visaTypes.eta-il.feeNotes changed: from ~~Application fee, paid online; Israel's Population and Immigration Authority says it cannot be refunded after you apply.~~ to Israel's Population and Immigration Authority gives the cost as a 25 NIS application fee, paid in the online application, and says you cannot get a refund after you apply. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— visaTypes.b2-visitor.feeNotes changed: from ~~The Foreign Ministry's 2026 consular tariff for a B/2 visitor visa at Israeli missions: USD 32 or €28, charged in local currency.~~ to Israel's Foreign Ministry consular fee table, updated for 2026, lists the B/2 visitor visa at a dollar rate of 32 and a euro rate of 28. (gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— visaTypes[id=tourist-visa].evidence.method changed: from ~~evidence.method: requirements sentence about three photographs~~ to evidence.method: Decreto Ley 3 of 2008 art. 13 (diplomatic and consular staff perform migration functions) (gacetaoficial.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— entryRequirements.customs.notes changed: from ~~notes[1]: The UK Foreign Office says you can get a prison sentence for possessing even a small quantity of drugs.~~ to (deleted) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (summary) changed: from Panama is visa-free for the nationalities marked as not needing a visa on the National Immigration Service's ordinary-passport list (as of 2 October 2026) — including the whole EU, the UK, the US and Canada — with tourist stays of up to 90 days. The nationalities the list marks as needing a visa must get a tourist visa unless they hold a valid visa or residence permit from Canada, the US, Australia, South Korea, Japan, the UK, Singapore or an EU country, which lets them enter as tourists under Executive Decree 521 of 2018, as amended in 2024. to Panama's National Immigration Service publishes a list of which nationalities need a visa to enter with an ordinary passport; it marks Germany, the UK, the US and Canada, among others, as not needing one. Panama's immigration law sets tourist stays at no more than ninety days. Executive Decree 196 of 2024 amended Executive Decree 521 of 2018, which removes the visa requirement to enter as a tourist for nationalities that need a visa when they hold a visa to enter Canada, the US, Australia, South Korea, Japan, the UK, Singapore or any EU member state. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (faq.do-i-need-a-visa) changed: from Not if your nationality is on the visa-exempt side of the list: Panama waives visas for the nationalities marked as not needing a visa on the National Immigration Service's ordinary-passport list (as of 2 October 2026), including all EU and Schengen states, the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Israel — tourists may stay up to 90 days. The nationalities the list marks as needing a visa must get a tourist visa, applied for abroad or at the National Immigration Service in Panama. to It depends on the National Immigration Service's list of which nationalities need a visa with an ordinary passport: it marks, among others, Germany, Ireland, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea and Israel as not needing one. Panama's immigration law sets tourist stays at no more than ninety days. Nationalities marked as needing a visa apply for a tourist visa; the Service's requirements cover applications presented abroad and applications presented to the Service in Panama. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (faq.how-long-can-i-stay) changed: from Visa-exempt visitors may stay up to 90 days — the limit Panama's immigration law (Decreto Ley 3 of 2008, art. 16) sets for tourists, unless an international agreement provides otherwise. A tourist granted a visa for fewer than 90 days can apply to the Servicio Nacional de Migración, before it expires, for an extension up to a maximum stay of 90 days. to Panama's immigration law (Decreto Ley 3 of 2008, art. 16) sets tourist stays at no more than ninety days, without prejudice to international agreements ratified by Panama. The National Immigration Service says a tourist granted a visa for less than ninety days can, before it expires, apply for an extension up to a maximum stay of ninety days. The UK Foreign Office tells British visitors they can visit for up to 3 months without a visa if they arrive by land or air. (gacetaoficial.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (faq.us-visa-waiver) changed: from Yes, if it comes from the right country. Executive Decree 521 of 2018 lets anyone whose nationality needs a Panamanian visa enter as a tourist with a valid visa or residence permit from Canada, the United States, Australia, South Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, Singapore or any EU member state. Since Executive Decree 196 of 2024 the visa only has to be valid on arrival; it no longer has to be multiple-entry or already used. The decrees name no excluded nationality and do not say how long you may stay; Panama's tourist limit is 90 days. to Possibly. Executive Decree 196 of 28 October 2024 amended Article 2 of Executive Decree 521 of 6 August 2018, which removes the visa requirement to enter Panama as a tourist for foreigners of nationalities that need a visa who hold a visa to enter Canada, the United States, Australia, South Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, Singapore or any EU member state. No official text we could read sets out the decree's further conditions or a length of stay. (gacetaoficial.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (faq.proof-of-funds) changed: from Yes. Panama's migration service requires proof of economic solvency consistent with your declared stay and never less than B/.500, alongside a confirmed reservation to leave the country within the permitted period. Children under 18 do not need to show funds. to Panama's National Immigration Service lists among its entry requirements proof of economic solvency consistent with the terms you declare for your stay and in no case less than B/.500.00, adding that a child under 18 does not need to show it, and a confirmed reservation to leave the country within the established period. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (faq.currency) changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the currency is the balboa (PAB), used interchangeably with the US dollar. Because of counterfeit US$50 and US$100 bills, it advises carrying only small US notes.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the currency is the balboa (PAB), used interchangeably with the US dollar, that there have been issues with counterfeit US$50 and US$100 bills, and to carry only small bills of US dollars. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (tips.third-country-visa-waiver) changed: from If you need a Panamanian visa, check whether you already hold a valid visa or residence permit from Canada, the US, Australia, South Korea, Japan, the UK, Singapore or an EU country: under Executive Decree 521 of 2018, as amended in 2024, it lets you enter as a tourist without applying. to If you need a Panamanian visa, check whether you hold a visa to enter Canada, the US, Australia, South Korea, Japan, the UK, Singapore or an EU country: Executive Decree 521 of 2018, as amended by Executive Decree 196 of 2024, removes the visa requirement to enter Panama as a tourist for holders of those visas. (gacetaoficial.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (tips.onward-ticket-enforced) changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says border officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket, particularly if you arrive by land from Costa Rica and are not a legal resident there.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says that at Panamanian border control you may need to show a return or onward ticket, particularly if you arrive by land from Costa Rica and are not a legal resident of Costa Rica. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (tips.darien-gap) changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says to avoid all travel south of Metetí in Darién Province to the Colombian border because of extremely high levels of violent crime.~~ to Canada's travel advice says to avoid all travel to areas south of Metetí in Darién Province to the border with Colombia due to extremely high levels of violent crime. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity) changed: from Panama's National Immigration Service lists a passport or travel document with at least 3 months' validity among its entry requirements. The UK Foreign Office says a British visitor's passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the day they plan to leave Panama, with at least one blank page. to Panama's National Immigration Service lists a passport or travel document with a minimum of 3 months' validity among its entry requirements. The UK Foreign Office says a British visitor's passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day they plan to leave Panama, and at least one blank page. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever) changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required for travelers aged 1 year or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. WHO also recommends vaccination for travelers aged 9 months or over going to mainland areas east of the Canal: the province of Darién, the comarcas of Emberá and Guna Yala, and the parts of Colón and Panamá provinces east of the Canal. to WHO lists Panama as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. WHO also recommends vaccination for all travellers aged 9 months or over going to mainland areas east of the area surrounding the Canal: the comarcas of Emberá and Kuna Yala, the province of Darién, and the areas of the provinces of Colón and Panama east of the Canal. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from Travel insurance is not among the requirements that, under Article 43 of Decreto Ley 3 of 2008, foreigners must meet to enter Panama ("los extranjeros deben cumplir los siguientes requisitos"), as the National Immigration Service lists them. to Travel insurance is not among the requirements that foreigners must meet to enter Panama under Article 43 of Decreto Ley 3 of 2008 ("los extranjeros deben cumplir los siguientes requisitos"), as the National Immigration Service lists them. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket) changed: from ~~Panama's National Immigration Service lists a confirmed reservation to leave the country within the permitted period among its entry requirements.~~ to Panama's National Immigration Service lists a confirmed reservation to leave the country within the established period among its entry requirements, and Article 43 of Decreto Ley 3 of 2008 requires a return ticket to the country of origin or residence when the migration category requires it. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from ~~Visitors must show proof of economic solvency consistent with the length of stay they declare, and never less than B/.500. Children under 18 do not need to show it.~~ to Panama's National Immigration Service says visitors must show proof of economic solvency consistent with the terms they declare for their stay and in no case less than B/.500.00; a child under 18 does not need to show it. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from Panama's traveller declaration (Declaración Jurada de Viajero, run by the National Customs Authority) asks whether you are carrying cash or monetary instruments, securities, objects, precious metals or a combination of these worth US$10,000 or more, or the equivalent. to Panama's traveller declaration (run by the National Customs Authority) asks whether you are carrying cash or monetary instruments, securities, objects, precious metals or a combination of these worth US$10,000.00 or more, or the equivalent. (declaraciondeviajero.ana.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from Canada's travel advice says to take normal security precautions in Panama, to exercise a high degree of caution in Colón Province and parts of San Miguelito and Panama City because of high levels of crime, and to avoid all travel south of Metetí in Darién Province to the Colombian border. to Canada's travel advice says to take normal security precautions in Panama, to exercise a high degree of caution in Colón Province and parts of the District of San Miguelito and Panama City due to high levels of crime, and to avoid all travel to areas south of Metetí in Darién Province to the border with Colombia. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit) changed: from No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Panama. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from April to December, and the UK Foreign Office says October and November have the heaviest rainfall. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Panama. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from April to December. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (visaTypes.tourist-visa.feeNotes) changed: from Servicio Nacional de Migración's requirements for a tourist visa set the migration-services fee at B/.50.00, payable when the application is presented to the Servicio Nacional de Migración. Tourist visas are valid for no more than 90 days. No official source we could read states a processing time. to The National Immigration Service's requirements for a tourist visa set the migration-services fee at fifty balboas, payable when the application is presented to the Service, and say tourist visas are valid for no more than ninety days. No official source we could read states a processing time. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— free text (visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa) changed: from Under Executive Decree 521 of 6 August 2018, anyone whose nationality needs a Panamanian visa may enter as a tourist without one if they hold a valid visa or residence permit issued by Canada, the United States, Australia, South Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, Singapore or any European Union member state; the decree names the EU, not the Schengen area. The 2018 decree also required the visa to be multiple-entry, already used in the issuing country and valid for at least six more months; Executive Decree 196 of 28 October 2024 replaced that with one condition, that the visa be valid on arrival in Panama. The decrees name no excluded nationality and state no length of stay; Panama's tourist limit is 90 days. to Executive Decree 196 of 28 October 2024 amended Article 2 of Executive Decree 521 of 6 August 2018, which removes the visa requirement to enter Panama as a tourist for foreigners of nationalities that need a visa who hold a visa to enter Canada, the United States, Australia, South Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, Singapore or any European Union member state. No official text we could read sets out the decree's further conditions or a length of stay. (gacetaoficial.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from The UK Foreign Office says it is illegal to enter Papua New Guinea with many fruits, vegetables and animal products because of local quarantine controls, and that you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to duty. to The UK government says it is illegal to enter Papua New Guinea with many fruits, vegetables and animal products due to local quarantine controls, and that you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— summary changed: from Papua New Guinea gives a visa on arrival to the countries and territories on its list — including the UK, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel and Pacific Island states such as Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. ICSA's eVisa portal lists the passports eligible for a 60-day Easy Visitor Permit applied for online in advance (no visa fee, USD 50 eVisa fee), among them the US, New Zealand and the EU states, and those eligible for a 30-day permit, among them Australia, India and Russia. Other nationalities apply for a visitor visa on the paper form before travel. Melanesian Spearhead Group neighbors get a 30-day visa on arrival. to Papua New Guinea's Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority (ICSA) gives a visa on arrival to citizens of the countries and territories on its list, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel and Pacific Island states such as Fiji, Samoa and Tonga; mainland New Zealand, France and the United States are not eligible. ICSA's eVisa portal lists the passports eligible for a 60-day Easy Visitor Permit, among them the United States, New Zealand and EU states, and those for a 30-day permit, among them Australia, India and Russia; there is no Migration Service Fee, but online applications cost USD 50. Travellers not eligible for a visa on arrival submit a paper visitor-visa application. Melanesian Spearhead Group passport holders get a visa on arrival for stays of 30 days or less. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— faq.need-visa changed: from Yes, every foreign visitor needs a visa. Citizens of the countries on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list, including the UK, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel and Pacific Island states such as Fiji, Samoa and Tonga, can get one on arrival, and Fijian, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu citizens get a 30-day visa on arrival. ICSA's eVisa portal lists the passports eligible for the 60-day Easy Visitor Permit, applied for online in advance (no visa fee, USD 50 eVisa fee), among them the US, New Zealand and the EU states, and lists others, among them Australia, India and Russia, for a 30-day Easy Visitor Permit; other nationalities apply for a visitor visa before travel. to It depends on your passport. Citizens of the countries on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel and Pacific Island states such as Fiji, Samoa and Tonga, can get a visa on arrival, and Melanesian Spearhead Group passport holders get one for stays of 30 days or less. ICSA's eVisa portal lists the passports eligible for the 60-day Easy Visitor Permit, among them the United States, New Zealand and EU states, and others, among them Australia, India and Russia, for a 30-day permit; there is no Migration Service Fee, but online applications cost USD 50. Travellers not eligible for a visa on arrival submit a paper visitor-visa application. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— faq.evisa-how changed: from ICSA's Visitor Visa page opens the eVisa portal to citizens of the countries on its visa-on-arrival list. For the Easy Visitor Permit, ICSA's guide asks for a request letter, a copy of your passport bio page, and your travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket and a guarantee that you are financially secure; the turnaround is 10 working days when all requirements are met. The eVisa portal's own Easy Visitor Permit page lists the eligible passports, among them the US, New Zealand and the EU states, and its 30-day permit page lists others, among them Australia, India and Russia; other nationalities use the paper visitor-visa form. to ICSA's Visitor Visa page says travellers whose passport is from a country eligible for a visa on arrival may apply through the electronic visa portal. For the Easy Visitor Permit, ICSA's guide asks for a request letter, a copy of your passport bio page, and your travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket and a guarantee that you are financially secure; it says the turnaround for all visa applications is 10 working days if all requirements are met. The eVisa portal lists the passports eligible for the 60-day permit, among them the United States, New Zealand and EU states, and for the 30-day permit, among them Australia, India and Russia; travellers not eligible for a visa on arrival use the paper visitor-visa form. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— faq.voa changed: from Yes, for the countries on the visa-on-arrival list published by the Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority. The list includes the UK, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Pacific Island states such as Fiji, Samoa and Tonga; mainland New Zealand, France and the United States are not eligible. Chinese ordinary passport holders qualify only in an organised tour group. to Yes, for the countries and territories on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list, which includes Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Pacific Island states such as Fiji, Samoa and Tonga; mainland New Zealand, France and the United States are not eligible. ICSA's guide says Chinese tourists with ordinary passports are eligible only when travelling in organised tour groups with a registered tour operator in Papua New Guinea. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— faq.how-long changed: from The 60-day Easy Visitor Permit is a single-entry stay of 60 days from arrival, and ICSA says a visitor visa is in most circumstances a single-entry stay of 60 days. Depending on the visa, ICSA says you may be able to extend your stay without leaving the country. to The 60-day Easy Visitor Permit is valid for a single entry and a period of 60 days from the date of arrival, and ICSA says that in most circumstances a visitor visa is valid for a single-entry stay of 60 days from arrival. Depending on the type of visa issued, ICSA says you may be eligible to extend your stay without leaving the country. (evisa.ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— faq.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says there is a high risk of serious crime in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen and that walking after dark is particularly dangerous in urban centres, and it advises against all but essential travel to Hela and Southern Highlands provinces and to Enga (except Wabag District) because of tribal fighting. to The UK government says there is a high risk of serious crime in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen and that walking after dark is particularly dangerous in Port Moresby and other urban centres, and it advises against all but essential travel to Hela and Southern Highlands provinces, because of the high risk of tribal fighting, and to Enga province except Wabag District. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— faq.vaccinations changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required only if you arrive from, or transited through the airport of, a yellow fever risk country. No official source we could read lists any other compulsory vaccination. Canada's travel health advice recommends hepatitis A vaccination for all travellers and up-to-date routine vaccines, and says there is a risk of malaria in certain areas, so ask a travel health clinic about antimalarials. to WHO's list says Papua New Guinea requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who have transited through the airport of such a country, regardless of the duration of the transit. No official source we could read lists any other compulsory vaccination. Canada's travel health advice says vaccination is recommended for all travellers to areas where hepatitis A is present, that there is a risk of hepatitis A here, to make sure routine vaccinations are up to date, and that there is a risk of malaria in certain areas, so consult a travel health clinic about antimalarial medication. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— tips.port-moresby-security changed: from The UK Foreign Office says there is a high risk of serious crime in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen, that walking after dark is particularly dangerous in urban centres, and that criminals target people using banks and ATMs. It advises not travelling alone or at night, and keeping car doors locked and windows up. to The UK government says there is a high risk of serious crime in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen, that walking after dark is particularly dangerous in urban centres, and that criminals target people who are using banks and ATMs. It advises not travelling alone or at night, and always locking car doors and keeping windows up. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— tips.apply-evisa-early changed: from If your passport is on one of the eVisa portal's Easy Visitor Permit lists, which include the US, New Zealand and the EU states (60 days) and Australia, India and Russia (30 days), you can apply for the permit through the official eVisa portal; ICSA's guide gives a turnaround of 10 working days when all requirements are met. Everyone else applies for a visitor visa before flying. to If your passport is on one of the eVisa portal's Easy Visitor Permit lists, which include the United States, New Zealand and EU states (60 days) and Australia, India and Russia (30 days), you can apply for the permit online; ICSA's guide gives a turnaround of 10 working days for all visa applications that meet the requirements. Travellers not eligible for a visa on arrival submit a paper visitor-visa application. (evisa.ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— tips.malaria changed: from Canada's travel health advice says there is a risk of malaria in certain areas of Papua New Guinea, and dengue is also a risk. It advises consulting a travel health clinic about antimalarials, ideally 6 weeks before travel, and protecting yourself from mosquito bites at all times. to Canada's travel health advice says there is a risk of malaria in certain areas of Papua New Guinea and that dengue is a risk to travellers. It advises consulting a health care professional or travel health clinic about antimalarial medication, ideally 6 weeks before travel, and protecting yourself from mosquito bites at all times. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— tips.domestic-flights changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says delays and cancellations of international and domestic flights often happen, and advises checking with your airline before travel.~~ to The UK government says delays and cancellations of international and domestic flights often happen, and advises checking with your airline before travel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of travel.~~ to ICSA's visa guide says passports should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of intended travel. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required for travelers aged one year and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who only transited through the airport of such a country, however short the transit. to WHO's list says Papua New Guinea requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who have transited through the airport of such a country, regardless of the duration of the transit. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— entryRequirements.vaccinations.routine-tropical changed: from Not required for entry. Canada's travel health advice recommends hepatitis A vaccination for all travellers and up-to-date routine vaccines, which include tetanus, and says there is a risk of malaria in certain areas: see a travel health clinic about antimalarials, ideally 6 weeks before you go. to No official source we could read makes these vaccinations a condition of entry. Canada's travel health advice says vaccination is recommended for all travellers to areas where hepatitis A is present, that there is a risk of hepatitis A here, to make sure routine vaccinations are up to date, and that there is a risk of malaria in certain areas: consult a travel health clinic about antimalarial medication, ideally 6 weeks before travel. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry to Papua New Guinea. The UK Foreign Office says medical facilities are very basic and serious cases may need evacuation by air ambulance to Australia, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds. to No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry to Papua New Guinea. The UK government says medical facilities are very basic, that evacuation by air ambulance to Australia is available in more serious cases, and to make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from Visitor, Easy Visitor Permit and business visa applications must include a travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket, and Melanesian Spearhead Group visa-on-arrival travellers need one too. to ICSA's visa guide asks visitor and Easy Visitor Permit applicants for a travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket, and says Melanesian Spearhead Group visa-on-arrival travellers need one too; the eVisa portal asks business-visa applicants for a copy of their return airline ticket. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~Visitor and Easy Visitor Permit applicants must provide their itinerary and a guarantee that they are financially secure. No fixed amount is published.~~ to ICSA's visa guide asks visitor and Easy Visitor Permit applicants for their itinerary and a guarantee that they are financially secure. No official source we could read states an amount. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— entryRequirements.declarations.arrival-declaration changed: from Every traveller, including PNG citizens and permanent residents, must complete the PNG Digital Arrival Card online, within the 72 hours before arrival. ICSA has told airlines that travellers must complete it before a boarding pass is issued. It is not a visa. to ICSA says the PNG Digital Arrival Card is a mandatory pre-arrival requirement for all persons travelling to Papua New Guinea, including PNG citizens, permanent residents and all foreign nationals, and has told airlines that travellers must complete it before their boarding passes are issued. The card can be completed only in the 72 hours before arrival, and it is not a visa. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from Travellers carrying currency or valuables worth PGK 20,000 or more must declare them on a Cross-Border Movement of Currency and Valuables (CMCV) form, available at all customs entry and exit points. Failing to declare, or giving false information, can bring a fine of up to PGK 50,000 or five years' imprisonment. to The PNG Digital Arrival Card asks every passenger to declare all goods, currency and items as required, including amounts over the currency reporting threshold. No official source we could read states the threshold. (pngdac.ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says there is a high risk of serious crime in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen, that carjacking and other vehicle crime are common, and that walking after dark is particularly dangerous in urban centres. It advises against all but essential travel to Hela and Southern Highlands provinces and to Enga (except Wabag District) because of tribal fighting. to The UK government says there is a high risk of serious crime in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen, that carjacking and other types of vehicle crime are common, and that walking after dark is particularly dangerous in Port Moresby and other urban centres. It advises against all but essential travel to Hela and Southern Highlands provinces, because of the high risk of tribal fighting, and to Enga province except Wabag District. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— summary rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Paraguay admits Mercosur and associate-member nationals on a national ID card and waives visas for EU, British, US, Canadian, Australian and many other passports, with stays of up to 90 days that can be extended once. Remaining nationalities apply for a consular visa through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' online application and an interview. Qatari and Omani nationals can instead get a visa on arrival at Asunción's Silvio Pettirossi airport. to Paraguay's foreign ministry lists the countries whose nationals do not need a visa, among them the EU states, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and says that anyone whose country is not listed does need one. The Dirección Nacional de Migraciones admits non-resident foreigners for a maximum of 90 days, extendable once, and accepts the national identity document of Mercosur and associated-country citizens as a travel document. Visa applications are made through the foreign ministry's online form, followed by an interview, and nationals of Qatar and Oman are granted a visa on arrival at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— faq.do-i-need-visa rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Not if your nationality is on the foreign ministry's list of countries whose citizens do not need a visa: it includes the EU and EEA states, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Israel, and the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones admits visitors for up to 90 days. Mercosur and associate-member nationals can use a national ID card. Other nationalities need a consular visa, applied for through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' online form. Qatari and Omani nationals can get a visa on arrival at Asunción airport. to Not if your country is on the foreign ministry's list of countries whose nationals do not need a visa; it includes the EU states, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Israel, and the ministry says that if your country is not listed you do need a visa. The Dirección Nacional de Migraciones admits non-resident foreigners for a maximum of 90 days and accepts the national identity document of Mercosur and associated-country citizens as a travel document. Visa applications are made through the foreign ministry's online form, and nationals of Qatar and Oman are granted a visa on arrival at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— faq.us-citizens rewritten to its official sentences changed: from No. Paraguay's Consulate General in New York says Law 7314/2024, which extends Law 6790/2021 for three more years, removes the visa requirement for US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens visiting for tourism for up to 90 days, until 13 August 2027. to No. Paraguay's Consulate General in New York says Law 7314/2024, which extends Law 6790/2021 for three additional years, eliminates visa requirements for citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand who wish to enter Paraguay for tourism, provided their stay does not exceed 90 days, until 13 August 2027. (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— faq.mercosur-id rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Yes, if you are a national of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador or Peru. The Dirección Nacional de Migraciones accepts a valid national identity document from Mercosur and associate-member citizens travelling within the bloc. to The Dirección Nacional de Migraciones says the national identity document of the country of origin is a valid travel document exclusively for Mercosur citizens travelling to another member or associated country of the bloc, and lists Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador. (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— faq.visa-de-arribo rewritten to its official sentences changed: from No official page we read describes an electronic visa. Paraguay's Consulate General in New York says visa applications are made through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' online form (mre.gov.py/visasenlinea), followed by an interview at the consulate. It also says Qatari and Omani nationals are granted a visa on arrival at Silvio Pettirossi airport on showing a valid passport. to No official page we read describes an electronic visa. Paraguay's Consulate General in New York says visa applications are made through the foreign ministry's online form (mre.gov.py/visasenlinea), after which the consulate contacts you to schedule an interview. It also says nationals of the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Qatar, Oman and Taiwan are granted a visa on arrival at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport on presentation of a valid passport. (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— faq.extend-stay rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Yes, once. The Dirección Nacional de Migraciones admits visitors for up to 90 days and can extend the stay once, for no longer than the period first granted. The fee is Gs. 557,510.~~ to The Dirección Nacional de Migraciones admits non-resident foreigners for a maximum of 90 days, extendable once at the person's request for no longer than the period first granted, at its discretion. The fee is Gs. 557,510. (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— faq.yellow-fever rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Only if you are 1 to 59 years old and arriving from one of the risk zones listed by Paraguay's health ministry: parts of Bolivia (Santa Cruz), Brazil (Amazonas, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, Roraima), Colombia, Guyana and Peru. to Paraguay's health ministry requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate from everyone aged 1 to 59 travelling from or to the risk zones it lists: Bolivia (Santa Cruz), Brazil (Amazonas, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul and Roraima), Colombia (Caquetá, Huila, Nariño, Putumayo, Vaupés and Tolima), Guyana (Boa Vista and Siparuni) and Peru (Huánuco, Junín, Madre de Dios, San Martín and Ucayali). (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— tips.border-stamps rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office says to make sure an immigration official stamps, dates and signs your passport when you arrive, that without an entry stamp you will be fined when you leave, and that this matters most at land borders, typically Ciudad del Este–Foz do Iguaçu, where long-distance bus drivers sometimes wrongly tell foreigners they can complete formalities in Asunción. to The UK Foreign Office says to make sure an immigration official stamps, dates and signs your passport when you arrive, that without an entry stamp you will get a fine when you leave, and that this is important at land borders, typically the crossing between Ciudad del Este and Foz do Iguaçu, where long-distance bus drivers sometimes tell foreign nationals they can complete immigration formalities in Asunción, which is not true. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— entryRequirements.passportValidity rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Your passport must be valid when you enter Paraguay; if it expires soon, the immigration officer sets your permitted stay by its expiry date. Nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador may travel on a valid national identity document instead. to The Dirección Nacional de Migraciones lists a valid passport as the travel document for non-resident foreigners and says that if you enter with a travel document close to expiry, the immigration authority grants the length of stay taking the document's expiry date into account. It says the national identity document of the country of origin is valid exclusively for Mercosur citizens travelling to another member or associated country: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador. (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Foreign visitors aged 1 to 59 must show a yellow fever certificate when arriving from the risk zones Paraguay's health ministry lists: in Bolivia Santa Cruz; in Brazil Amazonas, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul and Roraima; in Colombia Caquetá, Huila, Nariño, Putumayo, Vaupés and Tolima; in Guyana Boa Vista and Siparuni; in Peru Huánuco, Junín, Madre de Dios, San Martín and Ucayali. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel. Transits of up to 24 hours in those zones are exempt. to Paraguay's health ministry requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate from foreigners aged 1 to 59 entering from the risk zones it lists: Bolivia (Santa Cruz); Brazil (Amazonas, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul and Roraima); Colombia (Caquetá, Huila, Nariño, Putumayo, Vaupés and Tolima); Guyana (Boa Vista and Siparuni); Peru (Huánuco, Junín, Madre de Dios, San Martín and Ucayali). Travellers should be vaccinated at least 10 days before travel. Passengers in transit for up to 24 hours in those zones are exempt. (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— entryRequirements.onwardTicket rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement for Paraguay. The Government of Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket.~~ to No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement for Paraguay. The Government of Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Visa applicants must show proof of economic solvency — at Paraguay's consulate general in Buenos Aires, a copy of a credit card or the last month's bank statement. No official source states an amount, or a funds check on visa-free visitors. to Paraguay's Consulate General in Buenos Aires lists proof of economic solvency among the requirements for a non-resident visa: a copy of a credit card or of the last month's bank statement. No official source we could read states an amount, or a funds check on visa-free visitors. (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Cash or monetary instruments such as traveller's cheques worth USD 10,000 or more (or the equivalent) must be declared on entry and exit through the online eDAV traveller declaration; show its QR code to customs and use the red channel. to Paraguay's tax and customs authority (DNIT) says anyone carrying USD 10,000 or more, or the equivalent in other currencies or instruments such as traveller's cheques, must declare it through the eDAV system and show the QR code to customs, and must use the red channel. (dnit.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— countryFacts.safety rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office says violent crime is increasing along the border with Brazil, where transnational criminal organisations operate from Pedro Juan Caballero south to Ciudad del Este and the Tri-Border Area, and advises particular care in the departments that border Brazil, including Amambay, Concepción, Alto Paraná, San Pedro and Canindeyú. It says a small guerrilla group, the EPP, operates in northern San Pedro and southern Concepción. to The UK Foreign Office says transnational criminal organisations carry out drug trafficking and arms smuggling along Paraguay's eastern border with Brazil, mostly from Pedro Juan Caballero south to Ciudad del Este and to the Tri-Border Area, that violent crime is on the increase there, and advises particular care in the departments that border Brazil, including Amambay, Concepción, Alto Paraná, San Pedro and Canindeyú. It says a small guerrilla-style group, the EPP, operates in the north of San Pedro and the south of Concepción. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit rewritten to its official sentences changed: from No official seasonal guidance. The Government of Canada says Paraguay has extreme dry periods between April and September and a rainy season from December to March, when the east is most exposed to flooding and roads, especially in the Chaco, can become impassable. Bush and forest fires are common from mid-July to December in the north-east (Concepción, Amambay, San Pedro, Canindeyú). to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Paraguay. The Government of Canada says Paraguay experiences extreme dry periods between April and September and that the rainy season extends from December to March, when the eastern part of the country is more at risk of floods; it says seasonal flooding can make roads impassable, particularly in the Chaco region, and that bush and forest fires are common between mid-July and December, particularly in Concepción, Amambay, San Pedro and Canindeyú. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— countryFacts.driving rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Paraguay is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. to The UN treaty records list Paraguay as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 18 October 1965). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— countryFacts.driving.idp rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Paraguay is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to The UN treaty records list Paraguay as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 18 October 1965). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— visaTypes.tourist-embassy.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Single-entry non-resident (tourist) visa; a multiple-entry visa costs USD 100. Payable in US dollars or in local currency at the consulate's exchange rate. Under reciprocity, nationals of a few countries pay a different fee. to Single-entry non-resident visa; a multiple-entry visa costs USD 100. Paraguay's Consulate General in Buenos Aires says the fees are payable in US dollars or the equivalent in Argentine pesos at the consular exchange rate, and that under the principle of reciprocity different fees apply to citizens of Australia, Canada, the United States, New Zealand and Taiwan. (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)