Data updates: October 2026

32,750 changes logged in October 2026. page 188 of 328.

Only what affects my passport (choose a passport first)Find a country

Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— visaTypes.business-visa.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Multiple-entry non-resident visa; a single-entry visa costs USD 65.~~ to Multiple-entry non-resident visa; Paraguay's Consulate General in Buenos Aires says a single-entry visa costs USD 65. (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— visaTypes.stay-extension.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Fee stated in the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones' July 2025 requirements sheet.~~ to Fee stated in the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones' July 2025 requirements sheet for the extension of transitory stay. (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— visaTypes.stay-extension.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Fee stated in the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones' July 2025 requirements sheet for the extension of transitory stay.~~ to Fee stated in the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones' requirements sheet for the extension of transitory stay (Prórroga de Permanencia Transitoria). (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— tourist-embassy: method evidence changed: from ~~Once your application is complete, we will contact you to schedule an interview. (NY consulate; does not say where)~~ to Cualquier otro documento que determine el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, o requiera la oficina consular, a fin de verificar el cumplimiento de las condiciones y requisitos establecidos tales como: (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— business-visa: method evidence changed: from ~~Once your application is complete, we will contact you to schedule an interview. (NY consulate; does not say where)~~ to Cualquier otro documento que determine el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, o requiera la oficina consular, a fin de verificar el cumplimiento de las condiciones y requisitos establecidos tales como: (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— visaTypes[id=tourist-embassy].entries changed: from ~~multiple~~ to null (gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— entryRequirements.customs.notes changed: from ~~notes[1]: The UK government says it is illegal to remove any archaeological artefacts from Peru without authorisation.~~ to (deleted) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (summary) changed: from Peru grants visa-free entry to citizens of the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, Australia and Japan — 90 days, extendable once by 90 days within a year, under Peru's general rule, and 90 days in any 180 for EU and Schengen-area passports other than Ireland's — records arrivals by air digitally, and lets Chinese and Indian citizens who hold a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months, or permanent residence in one of those countries, enter without a Peruvian visa. to Peru's Foreign Ministry table of visa exemptions for ordinary passports lists citizens of the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and Japan as exempt for 90 days, extendable once for the same period within 365 days of first entry, and Germany and other EU and Schengen states for 90 days in every 180 days. It lets Chinese and Indian citizens enter without a temporary tourist visa if they hold a visa valid for at least six months from the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or a Schengen state, or permanent residence in one of them. Canada's travel advice says international airports keep digital records of entry and exit instead of stamping passports. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (faq.us-need-visa) changed: from No. US citizens enter Peru visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry. Canada's travel advice says entry by air is recorded digitally rather than stamped in the passport. to No. Peru's Foreign Ministry table lists US citizens as exempt from a visa for 90 days, extendable once for the same period within 365 days of first entry. Canada's travel advice says international airports do not stamp passports and keep digital records of entry and exit instead. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (faq.how-long-stay) changed: from It depends on your passport. Under the general rule, visa-exempt visitors get 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry; EU and Schengen-area passports other than Ireland's (and those of Georgia, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine) get 90 days in any 180-day period; Mexico, El Salvador and Qatar get 183 days, Barbados, Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama 90 days, and the Dominican Republic 60 days, none of them extendable. to It depends on your passport. Peru's Foreign Ministry table gives most visa-exempt nationalities 90 days, extendable once for the same period within 365 days of first entry; Germany and other EU and Schengen states, Georgia, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine get 90 days in every 180 days; Mexico, El Salvador and Qatar get 183 days, Barbados, Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama 90 days, and the Dominican Republic 60 days, not extendable, within 365 days of first entry. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (faq.china-india-waiver) changed: from Yes, a consular tourist visa, unless you meet the following condition: as a Chinese or Indian citizen holding a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months (or permanent residence in those places) you can enter Peru without a Peruvian visa for tourism or business, for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. to Peru's Foreign Ministry table says Chinese and Indian citizens with valid ordinary passports can enter Peru without a temporary tourist visa if they hold a visa valid for at least six months from the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or a Schengen state, or permanent residence in one of them; it lists their stay as 180 days, not extendable, within 365 days of first entry. Otherwise they need a tourist visa, which the Foreign Ministry says is applied for at Peruvian consular offices. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (faq.yellow-fever-machu-picchu) changed: from Not for Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail, which Peru's health ministry excludes. It recommends vaccination at least 10 days before travel to jungle areas: the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco region, Huánuco, Pasco and Puno. to Peru's health ministry lists the endemic areas as the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco (except Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail), Huánuco, Pasco and Puno, and says travellers planning to go to jungle areas should be vaccinated at least 10 days before the trip. WHO lists no yellow fever requirement at entry to Peru. (gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (faq.tam-form) changed: from No official source we could read describes an entry form to fill in. Canada's travel advice says Peru's international airports keep digital entry and exit records instead of stamping passports, and Migraciones says you can check your authorized stay by downloading your virtual Andean Migration Card (TAM). to No official source we could read describes an entry form to fill in. Canada's travel advice says international airports in Peru do not stamp passports and keep digital records of entry and exit, and Peru's migration authority says you can check your authorized stay by downloading your virtual Andean Migration Card. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (tips.altitude) changed: from The UK government says altitude sickness is a serious risk in parts of Peru, including Cusco, Puno, the Colca Canyon and Kuelap. Canada's travel advice says the risk starts at 2,500 metres and is higher if you ascend quickly or exercise or drink alcohol before you get used to the altitude. to The UK government says altitude sickness is a serious risk in parts of Peru, including Cusco, Puno, the Colca Canyon and Kuelap. Canada's travel advice says you're at risk of high-altitude illnesses at 2,500 metres above sea level or more, and more at risk if you ascend quickly or exercise or drink alcohol before you get used to the altitude. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (tips.taxi-safety) changed: from The UK government warns of robberies by criminals posing as taxi drivers, especially at Lima's Jorge Chávez airport and bus terminals, and advises licensed telephone or app-based taxis, hotel-booked taxis, or the official taxi desks outside the airport baggage hall. to The UK government warns of a risk of robbery by criminals posing as taxi drivers, especially at Jorge Chavez International Airport and bus terminals, and advises using licensed telephone or app-based taxi services, asking your hotel to book taxis, or using the official taxi companies at the airport, at desks directly outside the baggage hall. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (tips.tap-water) changed: from ~~Australia's Smartraveller advises drinking boiled or bottled water in Peru.~~ to Australia's Smartraveller says to drink boiled or bottled water. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever) changed: from WHO lists no yellow fever requirement at entry to Peru; Peru's health ministry says travellers heading to jungle areas should be vaccinated at least 10 days before the trip. The endemic areas are the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco, Huánuco, Pasco and Puno — Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail are excluded. to WHO lists no yellow fever requirement at entry to Peru. Peru's health ministry says travellers planning to go to jungle areas should be vaccinated at least 10 days before the trip, and lists the endemic areas as the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco (except Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail), Huánuco, Pasco and Puno. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from ~~No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Peru; Migraciones' guidance for tourists does not mention it.~~ to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Peru. (gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket) changed: from ~~No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Peru. 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 or return ticket requirement for entry to Peru. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Peru. Canada's travel advice says officials may ask for proof that you have a place to stay and sufficient funds for the duration of your stay. to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Peru. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show proof that you have a place to stay and proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from ~~Cash and monetary instruments over USD 10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared on arrival and departure; carrying more than USD 30,000 in cash is prohibited.~~ to Peru's tax and customs authority (SUNAT) says travellers entering or leaving the country must declare cash and/or negotiable financial instruments of more than US$10,000 or the equivalent, and that entering or leaving with more than US$30,000 is not permitted. (gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says street crime, including muggings and thefts, is a significant problem in Lima, Cusco, Arequipa and other major cities; that tourists, especially those travelling alone, are at risk of 'express kidnapping', often by criminals posing as taxi drivers; and that the border areas with Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil and the VRAEM carry a higher risk because of organised crime linked to drug production. It advises licensed telephone or app-based taxis rather than hailing one on the street. to The UK Foreign Office says street crime, including muggings and thefts, is a significant problem in Lima, Cusco, Arequipa and other major cities; that tourists, especially those travelling alone, are at risk of 'express kidnapping', often involving armed criminals posing as taxi drivers; and that there is a higher risk in areas of serious organised crime linked to drug production, including the border areas with Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil and the VRAEM. It advises using licensed telephone or app-based taxis and not hailing taxis on the street. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit) changed: from Canada's travel advice says the rainy season in the Peruvian Andes runs from November to May, when flooding and landslides can close tourist areas, and that forest fires are common in the dry season from June to October. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Peru. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from November to May in the Peruvian Andes, when seasonal flooding, mudslides and landslides can close popular tourist areas, and that forest fires are common during the dry season, from June to October. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (countryFacts.driving) changed: from Peru is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Peru yet. to Peru is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (visaTypes.tourist-embassy.feeNotes) changed: from Peru's Consular Fee Schedule sets a fixed S/C 30 for a tourist visa (tariff 67a; one consular sol equals USD 1). The payment is not refunded if the visa is refused. The Foreign Ministry's tourist-visa page (gob.pe/36240) says the 183-day stay comes "sin posibilidad de prórroga" (no extension), though a later line mentions applying to Migraciones for one. to Peru's Consular Fee Schedule sets a fixed S/C 30 for a tourist visa (tariff 67a; 1 consular sol equals US$1.00). The Foreign Ministry's tourist-visa page says the payment is not refundable even if the visa is refused, and that the stay is up to 183 calendar days "sin posibilidad de prórroga", though it also says extensions can be requested from Migraciones before the period ends. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— free text (visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa) changed: from Chinese and Indian citizens holding a US, Canadian, UK, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months, or permanent residence in one of those countries, may enter Peru without a tourist visa for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry; the stay cannot be extended. to Peru's Foreign Ministry table says Chinese and Indian citizens with valid ordinary passports can enter Peru without a temporary tourist visa if they hold a visa valid for at least six months from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia or a Schengen state, or permanent residence in one of them; it lists their stay as 180 days, not extendable, within 365 days of first entry. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— summary changed: from The Philippines admits citizens of the countries listed under Executive Order 408 visa-free for 30 days — extendable at a Bureau of Immigration office — and requires arriving travellers, except foreign diplomats, 9(e) visa holders and holders of diplomatic or official passports, to register on the free eTravel platform within 72 hours before arrival. Visa-free visitors must also hold a return or onward ticket. to The Department of Foreign Affairs says nationals of the countries it lists under Executive Order No. 408 may enter the Philippines without a visa for an initial stay of 30 days, with a passport valid at least six months beyond the stay and a return or onward ticket; the Bureau of Immigration handles extensions at its offices. Arriving passengers, except foreign diplomats and dignitaries, 9(e) visa holders and holders of diplomatic or official passports, must register on the free eTravel platform, which allows registration within 72 hours before arrival. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— faq.us-need-visa changed: from No. US passport holders enter visa-free for up to 30 days with a passport valid 6 months and an onward ticket. The stay can be extended at Bureau of Immigration offices. US citizens must also register on eTravel within 72 hours before arrival. to No. The United States is on the Department of Foreign Affairs' list of countries whose nationals may enter without a visa for an initial stay of 30 days, with a passport valid at least six months beyond the stay and a return or onward ticket. The Bureau of Immigration handles extensions of stay. Arriving passengers must also register on eTravel, which allows registration within 72 hours before arrival. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— faq.etravel-what changed: from eTravel (etravel.gov.ph) is the Philippines' free online arrival registration combining immigration, health and customs declarations. Arriving travellers — foreign or Filipino — must complete it, except foreign diplomats and dignitaries, 9(e) visa holders and holders of diplomatic or official passports, within 72 hours before arrival and show the QR code at check-in and on arrival. to eTravel (etravel.gov.ph, its only official website) is a free digital data collection platform for passengers arriving in and departing from the Philippines. Arriving passengers, foreign or Filipino, must register, except foreign diplomats and their dependants, foreign dignitaries, 9(e) visa holders and holders of diplomatic and official or service passports. Registration is possible within 72 hours before arrival; the QR code is shown to the airline before boarding and to customs on arrival. (etravel.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— faq.onward-ticket-needed changed: from Yes, for visa-free visitors. The Department of Foreign Affairs' visa policy says visa-free nationals must hold a return ticket to their country of origin or an outward-bound ticket to their next destination. The UK government says immigration officials and airlines may ask for it, and Canada says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket. to Yes, for visa-free visitors. The Department of Foreign Affairs' visa policy says visa-free nationals must possess return tickets to their country of origin or outward-bound tickets to their next country of destination. The UK government says immigration officials and airlines may ask for proof of return or onward travel, and Canada says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— faq.extend-stay changed: from Apply at the Bureau of Immigration main office or another authorized immigration office. The first step is a visa waiver (PHP 3,030); after that you can extend in 1- or 2-month steps, or up to 6 months under the Long-Stay Visitor Extension. The Bureau gives 36 months as the maximum allowable stay for visa-free nationals. to The Bureau of Immigration says visa-free tourists admitted for 30 days apply for an initial extension of 29 days (the visa waiver, PHP 3,030) at its main office or other authorised immigration offices. It lists further extensions of authorized stay beyond 59 days by 1 or 2 months, and a Long-Stay Visitor Extension of not more than six months, and refers to a maximum allowable stay of 36 months for visa-non-required nationals. (immigration.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— faq.indian-citizens changed: from No, not for short visits. Indian passport holders can enter visa-free for 14 days for tourism or business (not extendable), with a passport valid 6 months beyond the stay, a confirmed hotel booking, proof of funds and a return or onward ticket. Those holding a valid US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Australian, Canadian or Singapore visa or residence permit can instead stay 30 days for tourism, also not extendable. Longer stays need a temporary visitor (9a) visa. to Not for short visits. The Department of Foreign Affairs says Indian nationals may enter visa-free for a non-extendible and non-convertible period of 14 days for tourism and business, with a passport valid at least six months beyond the stay, confirmed hotel accommodation, proof of financial capacity and a return or onward ticket. Those holding valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visas or residence permits may enter visa-free for a non-extendible period of 30 days for tourism. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— tips.onward-ticket changed: from Book an onward or return ticket before you fly: the Department of Foreign Affairs says visa-free visitors must hold a return ticket to their country of origin or an outward-bound ticket to their next destination, and the UK government says immigration officials and airlines may ask for it. to The Department of Foreign Affairs says visa-free nationals must possess return tickets to their country of origin or outward-bound tickets to their next country of destination, and the UK government says immigration officials and airlines may ask for proof of return or onward travel. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— tips.etravel-scams changed: from ~~Register only on the official eTravel portal, etravel.gov.ph.~~ to The eTravel FAQ says etravel.gov.ph is the only official eTravel website, that registration is free of charge, and to beware of fake or scam websites that require payment. (etravel.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— tips.extensions changed: from After the initial 30 days, the Bureau of Immigration offers a first visa waiver, then further extensions of stay (in 1- or 2-month steps, or up to 6 months under the Long-Stay Visitor Extension); it gives 36 months as the maximum allowable stay for visa-free nationals. to After the initial 30 days, the Bureau of Immigration lists an initial 29-day extension (the visa waiver), then extensions beyond 59 days by 1 or 2 months, or a Long-Stay Visitor Extension of not more than six months; it refers to a maximum allowable stay of 36 months for visa-non-required nationals. (immigration.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— tips.typhoons changed: from The UK government says around 20 typhoons hit the Philippines each year, mostly between June and November, and Canada says authorities may suspend ferry services at short notice when a storm signal is raised, so you could be stranded at a port for days; Canada advises planning extra time for sea travel, especially in the rainy season. to The UK government says around 20 typhoons hit the Philippines each year, mostly between June and November, and Canada says local authorities may suspend ferry services on short notice when a storm signal is raised, that you could get stranded at ports for several days, and to plan for extra time, especially during the rainy season. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay in the Philippines.~~ to The Department of Foreign Affairs says visa-free nationals must hold passports valid for at least six months beyond the contemplated period of stay. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from A yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) is required of travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, and of travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. to WHO's country list says proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from The Department of Foreign Affairs' visa policy says visa-free nationals must hold a return ticket to their country of origin or an outward-bound ticket to their next destination. The UK government says immigration officials and airlines may ask for proof of it. to The Department of Foreign Affairs' visa policy says visa-free nationals must possess return tickets to their country of origin or outward-bound tickets to their next country of destination. The UK government says immigration officials and airlines may ask for proof of return or onward travel. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— entryRequirements.declarations.etravel changed: from Travellers arriving in the Philippines (foreigners and Filipinos alike), except foreign diplomats and dignitaries, 9(e) visa holders and holders of diplomatic or official passports, must register on the eTravel platform within 72 hours before arrival and present the QR code at check-in and immigration. It is completely free. Use only etravel.gov.ph. to The eTravel FAQ says arriving passengers, foreign and Filipino, must register on eTravel, except foreign diplomats and their dependants, foreign dignitaries, 9(e) visa holders and holders of diplomatic and official or service passports; registration is possible within 72 hours before arrival and is free of charge, and etravel.gov.ph is the only official website. The QR code is shown to the airline before boarding and to customs on arrival. (etravel.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from Foreign currency over 10,000 USD (or equivalent) must be declared on arrival and departure. Bringing in or taking out more than 50,000 PHP in Philippine currency requires prior authorization from the central bank (BSP). to The Bureau of Customs says anyone bringing into or taking out of the Philippines foreign currency in excess of USD 10,000 or its equivalent must declare the whole amount in the e-CDF, and that more than PHP 50,000 in Philippine currency requires prior written authorization from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and declaration. (customs.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from The Bureau of Customs says all arriving passengers fill in the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) on the eTravel website or the eGovPH app within 72 hours before arrival, and those carrying currency above the allowed threshold also fill in the electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF); the eTravel QR code is shown to the customs officer for clearance. to The Bureau of Customs says passengers fill in the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF), and, when bringing currencies beyond the allowed threshold, the electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF), on the eTravel website or the eGovPH app within 72 hours before arrival; the e-CBDF must be filled in by all arriving passengers, and the QR code is presented to the customs officer for clearance. (customs.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago, and against all but essential travel to the rest of Mindanao except Camiguin, Dinagat and Siargao islands, because of terrorist activity and clashes between the military and insurgent groups in the south. to The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago, and against all but essential travel to the rest of Mindanao except Camiguin, Dinagat and Siargao islands, because of terrorist activity and clashes between the military and insurgent groups in south Philippines. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from May to November, though storms can occur all year, and the UK government says around 20 typhoons hit the Philippines each year, mostly between June and November. No official source names a best season. to Canada's travel advice says the rainy or monsoon season extends from May to November, but storms can occur throughout the year, and that the Philippines experiences around 20 typhoons per year, mostly between June and November. No official source we could read names a best time to visit. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— countryFacts.driving changed: from Philippines is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK Foreign Office says you can drive on a UK driving licence for up to 90 days and must apply for a Philippine licence for longer stays; the Government of Canada says the same for a Canadian licence and advises carrying an International Driving Permit. to The Philippines is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK Foreign Office says you can drive on a UK driving licence for up to 90 days and must apply for a Philippine driving licence for longer stays; the Government of Canada says the same for a Canadian licence and that you should carry an international driving permit. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— countryFacts.driving.idp changed: from ~~Philippines is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to The Philippines is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— visaTypes.9a-tourist.feeNotes changed: from Embassy in Washington, for nationals who need a visa: USD 40 single entry valid three months, USD 80 multiple entry for six months, USD 120 for one year (nationals of visa-free countries pay USD 30, 60 and 90; Chinese nationals USD 25, 50 and 100). e-Visa applications add a USD 25 convenience fee. to The Philippine Embassy in Washington lists, for nationals of non-visa-free countries, USD 40 single entry valid three months, USD 80 multiple entry valid six months and USD 120 multiple entry valid one year (nationals of visa-free countries pay USD 30, 60 and 90; Chinese nationals USD 25, 50 and 100). It says a USD 25 convenience fee applies to e-Visa applications in addition to the visa fee. (philippineembassy-dc.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— visaTypes.visa-waiver-extension.feeNotes changed: from PHP 500 visa waiver fee, PHP 1,000 application fee, PHP 500 certification fee, PHP 30 legal research fee and PHP 1,000 express fee (the Bureau of Immigration dates this table 6 March 2014). Further extensions of stay are possible afterward; the Bureau gives 36 months as the maximum allowable stay for visa-free nationals. to The Bureau of Immigration lists PHP 500 visa waiver, PHP 1,000 application fee, PHP 500 certification fee, PHP 30 legal research fee and PHP 1,000 express fee, and says fees are updated as of 6 March 2014 and may change without prior notice. It lists further extensions of stay beyond 59 days and refers to a maximum allowable stay of 36 months for visa-non-required nationals. (immigration.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa changed: from ~~Indian citizens holding a valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or residence permit may enter the Philippines visa-free for 30 days for tourism (not extendable).~~ to The Department of Foreign Affairs says Indian nationals holding valid and current US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visas or residence permits may enter visa-free for a non-extendible period of 30 days for tourism, with a passport valid at least six months beyond the stay and a return or onward ticket. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— visaTypes[id=national-d].evidence.method changed: from ~~evidence.method: "Art. 66. 1. Wizę krajową wydaje albo odmawia jej wydania konsul."~~ to evidence.method: MFA sentence on submitting visa applications at Polish consular posts (gov.pl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— visaTypes[id=student].evidence.method changed: from ~~evidence.method: "Art. 66. 1. Wizę krajową wydaje albo odmawia jej wydania konsul."~~ to evidence.method: MFA sentence on submitting visa applications at Polish consular posts (gov.pl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— visaTypes[id=work].evidence.method changed: from ~~evidence.method: "Art. 66. 1. Wizę krajową wydaje albo odmawia jej wydania konsul."~~ to evidence.method: MFA sentence on submitting visa applications at Polish consular posts (gov.pl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (summary) changed: from Poland is part of the EU and the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries whose exemption on the EU's visa-exempt list is in force can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa costing €90 for adults. to Poland is in the Schengen area. EU law says Member States let Union citizens enter with a valid identity card or passport and may impose no entry visa on them; the EEA Agreement extends this to nationals of the EFTA States. Nationals of the countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries listed in Annex I must hold a visa; ETIAS is currently not in operation. The Visa Code sets the visa fee at €90. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (faq.us-need-visa) changed: from No. US passport holders can visit Poland and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. to No visa is needed for a short stay: the United States is among the countries whose nationals Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 exempts from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS, which will require visa-exempt travellers to have a travel authorisation, is currently not in operation; its website lists a EUR 20 application fee. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (faq.schengen-cost) changed: from The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11. It allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries, and applications are decided within 15 calendar days, a period that may be extended up to 45 days in individual cases. to The Visa Code sets the visa fee at €90, and €45 for children from the age of six and below the age of 12; the fee is waived for children under six. It says applications are decided within 15 calendar days, a period that may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases. Poland's Foreign Ministry says the uniform Schengen visa permits a stay in all Schengen countries of a maximum of 90 days during a 180-day period. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (faq.ua-special) changed: from ~~Yes. Holders of Ukrainian biometric passports can enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period.~~ to Yes, with a biometric passport: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 exempts Ukrainian nationals from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with ICAO standards. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (faq.how-long-stay) changed: from ~~Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area.~~ to Nationals of the countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. The UK government tells British travellers visiting other Schengen countries as well to keep the whole visit within the 90-day limit, counting visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (tips.90-180-rule) changed: from ~~The 90-day limit counts across the entire Schengen Area, not just Poland — days spent in Germany or Czechia count against the same allowance.~~ to The UK government tells British travellers that the Schengen area includes Poland and that, if they travel to other Schengen countries as well, the whole visit must be within the 90-day limit, with visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before travel counting towards the 90 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (tips.licensed-taxis) changed: from The UK government's travel advice says unofficial taxi drivers often overcharge and passengers have been attacked in unofficial taxis and ride-share cars; official taxis show the company's name and phone number on the door and roof. Canada's advice adds that official taxis display the rate per kilometre on the rear passenger window and must have a working meter. to The UK government's travel advice says unofficial taxi drivers often overcharge and that passengers have been attacked, including sexual assaults, in unofficial taxis and cars booked using ride share apps; official taxis have the name and telephone number of the taxi company on the door and top of the taxi. Canada's advice adds that officially marked taxis display the rate per kilometre on the back passenger window and are required to have an operating meter. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (tips.ees-queues) changed: from ~~EES registration happens at the border on your first crossing; the EU says it can be quicker if you register some data in advance at a self-service kiosk or through a mobile app, where available.~~ to The EU's Travel to Europe site says that the first time you arrive at a border crossing point since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints, and that this can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance using a self-service system or a mobile application, where available. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity) changed: from ~~Non-EU passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and have been issued within the last 10 years.~~ to Poland's Foreign Ministry says a C-type visa applicant's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the planned date of leaving the Schengen Area, contain at least two blank pages and have been issued during the last ten years. Under the Schengen Borders Code, a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure and have been issued within the previous 10 years. (gov.pl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from ~~Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay.~~ to Poland's Foreign Ministry lists, for a C-type visa, medical travel insurance with coverage of not less than EUR 30,000, valid throughout the Schengen Area and covering the entire intended stay (for a multiple-entry visa, the first intended visit). The Visa Code requires applicants for a uniform visa to prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance. (gov.pl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket) changed: from No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required to enter. The Schengen Borders Code lists a return or round-trip ticket among the supporting documents that can be used to verify the entry conditions. to No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required to enter. The Schengen Borders Code lists a return or round-trip ticket among the supporting documents as regards return, and the UK government tells British travellers they may need to show a return or onward ticket at Polish border control. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from ~~Poland's reference amount is PLN 75 per person per day for stays over 4 days, or PLN 300 in total for stays of up to 4 days.~~ to The European Commission's table of reference amounts gives Poland's as PLN 300 for a stay not exceeding 4 days and PLN 75 per day for a stay exceeding 4 days. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (entryRequirements.declarations.ees) changed: from Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and/or photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders, and passports are no longer stamped. Registration happens at the border on your first crossing since the EES started; the EU says it can be quicker if you register some data in advance at a self-service kiosk or through a mobile app, where available. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. to The EU's Travel to Europe site says that the first time you arrive at a border crossing point since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints, and your passport will not be stamped; this can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance using a self-service system or a mobile application, where available. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (entryRequirements.declarations.etias) changed: from Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. to ETIAS is the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries, Poland among them. It is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from ~~Cash of €10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.~~ to If you enter or leave the EU with €10,000 in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies), you must declare it to the customs authorities in the EU country you are entering or leaving, using the EU cash declaration form. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.0) changed: from Duty-free from outside the EU: 1 litre of spirits (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine), 4 litres of still wine, 16 litres of beer and other goods up to €300 (€430 arriving by air or sea). The EU's Your Europe guidance lists Poland among the countries applying the lower tobacco limit — 40 cigarettes instead of 200 — to travellers arriving by land or sea. to Entering the EU from a non-EU country, the EU's Your Europe portal lists duty-free allowances of 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol. or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine, and other goods up to €300 per traveller or €430 for travellers by air and sea. For tobacco it lists Poland among the countries that apply the lower limit to land and sea travellers: 40 cigarettes or 20 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 50 g tobacco (the higher limit is 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 g tobacco). (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.1) changed: from Between EU countries, alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use are not taxed again; customs may use guide levels such as 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits to judge whether goods are for personal use. to Travelling between EU countries, the EU's Your Europe portal says no further payments are due on alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use and not for resale, as taxes are included in the price in the country where you bought them. Each EU country can set guideline values, which may not be lower than, for example, 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.2) changed: from The UK and Canadian governments' travel advice says access to parts of Poland's borders with Ukraine and Belarus is restricted, and that some crossings with Belarus and Russia (Kaliningrad) are closed. to The UK government says certain checkpoints on the Poland-Belarus border are closed and that access to parts of the Polish border with Belarus is restricted, and that access to within 15m of the Poland-Ukraine border is restricted except at designated crossing points. Canada says Polish authorities have shut down certain border crossings with Belarus and Russia (Kaliningrad). (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The UK government says most visitors do not experience any difficulties and serious crime against foreigners is rare, though some attacks have been racially motivated. It warns that criminals view foreigners as easy targets for street crime and petty theft in crowded and tourist areas, at main rail stations and on trains, and that passengers have been attacked in unofficial taxis and ride-share cars. to The UK government says most visitors do not experience any difficulties and serious crime against foreigners is rare, but crimes do occur and in some cases attacks have been racially motivated. It says criminals view foreigners as easy targets for street crime and petty theft, especially in crowded areas, in tourist spots, at main rail stations and on trains, and that passengers have been attacked, including sexual assaults, in unofficial taxis and cars booked using ride share apps. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. The fee is set EU-wide by the Visa Code.~~ to Children from the age of six and below the age of 12 pay €45; the fee is waived for children under six (Visa Code, Article 16). (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes) changed: from ~~EUR 200 since 1 January 2026 (EUR 135 from 9 to 31 December 2025). A national (type D) visa allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.~~ to Poland's consular fee schedule sets EUR 200 from 1 January 2026 for accepting and examining a national visa application (EUR 135 in the schedule in force until 31 December 2025). The Foreign Ministry says a D-type national visa permits a stay of more than 90 days during its validity, but not longer than one year. (api.sejm.gov.pl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (visaTypes.student.feeNotes) changed: from ~~EUR 200 since 1 January 2026 (EUR 135 from 9 to 31 December 2025), the fee for a national (type D) visa.~~ to Poland's consular fee schedule sets EUR 200 from 1 January 2026 for accepting and examining a national visa application (EUR 135 in the schedule in force until 31 December 2025). (api.sejm.gov.pl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (visaTypes.work.feeNotes) changed: from ~~EUR 200 since 1 January 2026 (EUR 135 from 9 to 31 December 2025), the fee for a national (type D) visa.~~ to Poland's consular fee schedule sets EUR 200 from 1 January 2026 for accepting and examining a national visa application (EUR 135 in the schedule in force until 31 December 2025). (api.sejm.gov.pl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes) changed: from Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is suspended in whole (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500). The European Commission said on 7 November 2025 that Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas and will have to apply for a new visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, while exceptions are allowed for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to Under the Visa Code, children from the age of six and below the age of 12 pay €45, and the fee is waived for children under six. Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500 suspended the EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement in whole as regards citizens of the Russian Federation. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas, while allowing exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to The EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at €35 and waives it for pensioners and children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to The EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at €35 and waives it for pensioners and children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes) changed: from Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations. to The EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at €35, and €70 where the applicant has requested a decision within two days of submission and the consulate has accepted; it waives the fee for children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended some of the agreement's provisions, including as regards visa applicants who are members of a Belarusian official delegation. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes) changed: from The European Commission lists €67.50 for applicants from Cabo Verde. The EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) sets the fee at 75% of the amount charged under the applicable law; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. to The EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) sets the fee at 75% of the amount charged under the applicable domestic legislation; the European Commission lists €67.50 for applicants from Cabo Verde. Children at least 12 and below 18 years old are charged 50% of that fee, and no fee is collected from children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— summary changed: from Portugal is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (general fee €90). Long-stay options include residency visas for people living from passive income and for digital nomads working remotely. to Portugal follows Schengen area rules. EU nationals can travel there with a valid passport or a national identity card. Nationals of the countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries listed in Annex I need a visa; the Visa Code sets the visa fee at EUR 90. ETIAS is not yet in operation. Portugal's visa portal lists residency visas for people living from passive income and for a professional activity done remotely (digital nomads). (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— faq.us-need-visa changed: from No. US passport holders can visit Portugal and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. to No. The EU's ETIAS website lists the United States among the visa-exempt countries whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorisation, and Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 exempts nationals of the countries in its Annex II from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS is not yet in operation; the official ETIAS website lists a EUR 20 application fee. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— faq.schengen-cost changed: from ~~The general Schengen short-stay visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11. It allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries.~~ to The Visa Code sets the visa fee at EUR 90, and at EUR 45 for children from six to under 12; the fee is waived for children under six. A visa under the Visa Code is for an intended stay on the territory of the Member States not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period, and a uniform visa is valid for the entire territory of the Member States. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— faq.how-long-stay changed: from ~~Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. EU and EFTA citizens do not need a visa.~~ to Nationals of the countries in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. The UK Foreign Office tells British travellers that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel count towards their 90 days. EU nationals can travel freely with a valid passport or a national identity card. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— tips.90-180-rule changed: from ~~The 90-day limit counts stays across the whole Schengen Area, not only in Portugal.~~ to The UK Foreign Office tells British travellers that if they are travelling to other Schengen countries as well, their whole visit must be within the 90-day visa-free limit, and that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel count towards their 90 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— tips.lisbon-pickpockets changed: from ~~The Government of Canada says pickpocketing and bag snatching are common in Lisbon and Porto, and advises extra caution on Lisbon's trams 15, 25 and 28.~~ to The Government of Canada says petty crime such as pickpocketing and bag snatching is common, especially in major cities like Lisbon and Porto, and advises being extra cautious on Lisbon's trams 15, 25 and 28. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— tips.etias-scams changed: from ~~The official ETIAS website, travel-europe.europa.eu, gives the fee as EUR 20 when you apply through it; applicants under 18 or over 70 are exempt from paying.~~ to The official ETIAS website, travel-europe.europa.eu, says ETIAS will cost EUR 20. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~Non-EU passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and have been issued within the last 10 years.~~ to The Schengen Borders Code says a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— 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 The Visa Code says applicants for a uniform visa must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance (for a multiple-entry visa, covering the first intended visit); it must be valid throughout the territory of the Member States, cover the entire intended stay or transit, and 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, 2026Portugal— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required. The Schengen Borders Code lists a return or round-trip ticket among the supporting documents a border guard may request to verify the purpose and conditions of the stay. to No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required. The Schengen Borders Code lists a return or round-trip ticket among the documentary evidence that may be used to verify the fulfilment of entry conditions, and the UK Foreign Office tells British travellers that at Portuguese border control they may need to show an onward or return ticket. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from The Schengen Borders Code requires non-EU visitors to have sufficient means of subsistence for the stay and the return. Portugal's visa portal says a Schengen visa holder should have or be able to legally obtain €75 for each entry and €40 for each day, or present a statement of responsibility signed by a national citizen or legal resident. to The Schengen Borders Code requires third-country nationals to have sufficient means of subsistence, both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return, or to be in a position to acquire such means lawfully. Portugal's visa portal says a Schengen visa holder should have or be able to legally obtain €75 for each entry and €40 for each day, or present a statement of responsibility signed by a national citizen or legal resident. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— entryRequirements.declarations.ees changed: from Non-EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders: on the first crossing since the EES started, border officers take a facial photo and/or scan fingerprints. The EU says this can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance, at a self-service system or through a mobile app where one is available. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. to The EU's Travel to Europe website says that the first time you arrive at a border crossing point since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints, and that this can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance, at a self-service system if available at your border crossing point or through a mobile application if the country makes one available. The UK Foreign Office says there is no cost for EES registration. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— 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 website says 30 European countries, Portugal among them, require visa-exempt travellers to have an ETIAS travel authorisation, but ETIAS is not yet in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official ETIAS website is travel-europe.europa.eu. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from The EU's Your Europe portal says that when you arrive from outside the EU you can bring in, free of VAT and excise duty and not for resale, 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco), 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine, and other goods worth up to €300 (€430 if you travel by air or sea). Travellers under 17 get no tobacco or alcohol allowance. to The EU's Your Europe portal says that when you enter the EU from a non-EU country you can bring goods free of VAT and excise duties if they are not for resale: 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol. or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine; where the higher tobacco limit applies, 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco), since a higher or lower limit may apply depending on the EU country; and other goods worth up to €300, or €430 for travellers by air and sea. Travellers under 17 are not entitled to a duty-free allowance for tobacco or alcohol. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office advises being alert to street crime: take care on public transport and at crowded bus and tram stops, where thieves use distraction techniques and often work in teams. Attacks, including sexual assaults, are rare but do occur, most often late at night around nightlife areas. to The UK Foreign Office advises being alert to the risk of street crime: take care on public transport and at crowded bus and tram stops, where thieves use distraction techniques and often work in teams. It says attacks, including sexual assaults, are rare but do occur, and the risk is highest late at night around popular nightlife locations. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~No official seasonal guidance. The UK FCDO notes a risk of higher than normal temperatures in summer and an increased risk of wildfires from April to October.~~ to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Portugal. The UK Foreign Office says there is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to The EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee for processing visa applications at EUR 35 and waives it for pensioners and children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes changed: from ~~Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.~~ to The EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee for processing visa applications at EUR 35 and waives it for pensioners and children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes changed: from Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations. to The EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee for processing visa applications at EUR 35, and EUR 70 where the applicant has requested a decision within two days and the consulate has accepted; it waives the fee for children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspends the application of some of the agreement's provisions, including fee waivers, as regards members of Belarusian official delegations and of Belarus's national or regional Government or Parliament, Constitutional Court or Supreme Court. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes changed: from The EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) sets the fee at 75% of the amount charged under domestic legislation; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. Portugal's visa portal lists EUR 67.50 for adults from Cabo Verde. to The EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) sets the fee at 75% of the amount charged under the applicable domestic legislation; children aged at least 12 but below 18 are charged 50% of it, and no fee is collected from children under 12, among other listed categories. Portugal's visa portal lists €67.50 for adults from Cabo Verde. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)