Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— free text (tips.sea-conditions) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says beaches can be safe at some times of year and dangerous at others: the west coast is generally unsafe during the north-west monsoon (around December to March) and the east coast during the south-east winds (around May to September), and Beau Vallon can have dangerous rip currents when the sea is rough. to The UK Foreign Office says beaches can be safe for swimming at some times of year and dangerous at others: in general the west coast is unsafe during the north-west monsoon (around December to March), the east coast during the south-east winds season (around May to September), and beaches at the southern tip are not suitable for swimming at any time. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity) changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.~~ to Seychelles Immigration says the passport must be valid for the period of the intended stay until arrival back in the holder's country of origin or residence. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. (ics.gov.sc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— free text (entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever) changed: from Travellers aged 1 to 59 must upload a yellow fever vaccination certificate only if they are travelling from a country or region where the disease is endemic; a transit of less than 12 hours through an airport in such a region does not count. Travellers aged 60 and over need not submit one. to The official Travel Authorisation site says you upload a yellow fever vaccination certificate only if you are travelling from a country or region where the disease is endemic, and that you do not need one if you transit through an airport in such a region for less than 12 hours. (seychelles.govtas.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket) changed: from A valid return or onward ticket for the duration of the visit is one of the conditions for the Visitor's Permit issued on arrival, and the official Travel Authorisation site says you can apply only after booking your airline ticket and accommodation. to Seychelles Immigration says a valid return or onward ticket for the duration of the visit must be presented for the Visitor's Permit issued on arrival, and the official Travel Authorisation site says you can apply only after booking your airline ticket and accommodation. (ics.gov.sc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from ~~Immigration requires proof of sufficient funds to cover the whole stay, together with a return or onward ticket and confirmed accommodation. No minimum amount is published.~~ to Seychelles Immigration says a visitor must have sufficient funds for the duration of the stay, a minimum of US$150 or equivalent per day, together with a valid return or onward ticket and confirmed accommodation. (ics.gov.sc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from ~~Cash of SCR 50,000 or more (or the foreign-currency equivalent) must be declared to Customs on arrival and on departure.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says that if you are taking cash with a value of 50,000 Seychellois rupees or more into Seychelles, you must declare it when you apply for your travel authorisation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The UK government says crime is generally non-violent, but that break-ins, bag snatching and thefts from parked cars, boats and accommodation occur and people walking at night have been robbed; it advises using a hotel safe for valuables. It says beaches do not always have safety information and that some, including Beau Vallon, may have dangerous rip currents when the sea is rough. to The UK Foreign Office says there is a risk of break-ins, robberies, burglaries and opportunistic thefts; crime is generally non-violent, but people can have their bags snatched, cars and boats broken into or be robbed while walking at night. It advises using a hotel safe or safety deposit box for valuables, money and passports. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit) changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from December to March, when strong winds and torrential rain can hamper overland travel.~~ to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Seychelles. The UK Foreign Office says the west coast is generally unsafe for swimming during the north-west monsoon (around December to March) and the east coast during the south-east winds season (around May to September). (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— free text (countryFacts.driving) changed: from Seychelles is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Seychelles yet. to Seychelles is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says that to drive in Seychelles you must have a valid driver's licence and an international driving permit. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— free text (visaTypes.travel-authorisation.feeNotes) changed: from Standard processing (24 hours), adults and children 12 and under. Premium processing (6 hours) is €30; expedited processing (60 minutes) is €70 for adults and €30 for children. Bank charges are not included. to Standard processing (24 hours) for adults and children 12 and under. Premium processing (6 hours) is €30; expedited processing (60 minutes) is €70 for adults and €30 for children. The official site says the fees do not include bank charges. (seychelles.govtas.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— free text (visaTypes.visitor-permit-extension.feeNotes) changed: from Charged for each additional period of up to three months, or part of one, after the first three months, which are free; the permit can be extended to twelve months in total. Apply online at permits.ics.gov.sc and pay by card, or in person at Independence House, Victoria. to Seychelles Immigration says the initial Visitor's Permit is free for the first three months and that extensions cost SCR 5,000 for each additional three-month period or part thereof, up to twelve months in total; apply online at permits.ics.gov.sc and pay by card, or in person at Independence House, Victoria. (ics.gov.sc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— eVisa — entries evidence changed: from ~~Visa for Non African Union nationals. Validity of the Visa: 90 days Stay duration: 30 days Nb of entries: One (1)~~ to <Class>SingleEntry</Class> <Cost>80</Cost> <Description>Visa for Non African Union nationals. Validity of the Visa: 90 days Stay duration: 30 days Nb of entries: One (1)</Description> (evisa.sl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (summary) changed: from Sierra Leone admits ECOWAS citizens and other listed nationalities (among them Kenya, Singapore, Malaysia and Jamaica) without a visa, and its official eVisa portal (evisa.sl) offers other nationalities a visa — USD 80 single entry, USD 25 for African Union nationals — issued on arrival at the airport or border once the application is approved. The UK government says British visitors can also get a visa on arrival for USD 80 in cash. to Under the ECOWAS free movement protocol, a Community citizen visiting for up to 90 days enters free of visa requirements, and the official eVisa portal offers no visa for citizens of Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Eswatini, Fiji, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Trinidad and Tobago, and for such a nationality it shows "Your nationality has a Visa free benefit, there is no Visa required". Other nationalities can apply on the official eVisa portal (evisa.sl) — USD 80 single entry, USD 25 for African Union nationals — and the visa is issued on arrival at the airport or border once the application is approved. The UK government says British visitors can also get a visa on arrival for USD 80, paid in cash in US dollars. (ecowas.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (faq.need-visa) changed: from ECOWAS citizens enter visa-free, and so do citizens of Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Eswatini, Fiji, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Trinidad and Tobago, for whom the official eVisa portal states that no visa is required. Other nationalities can apply on the official eVisa portal, evisa.sl (USD 80 single entry; USD 25 for African Union passport holders), and the visa is issued on arrival at the airport or border once approved; the UK government says British visitors can also get a visa on arrival for USD 80 in cash. to ECOWAS citizens visiting for up to 90 days enter free of visa requirements under the ECOWAS free movement protocol, and the official eVisa portal offers no visa for citizens of Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Eswatini, Fiji, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Trinidad and Tobago, and for such a nationality it shows "Your nationality has a Visa free benefit, there is no Visa required". Other nationalities can apply on the official eVisa portal, evisa.sl (USD 80 single entry; USD 25 for African Union nationals), and the visa is issued on arrival at the airport or border once approved; the UK government says British visitors can also get a visa on arrival for USD 80, paid in cash in US dollars. (ecowas.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (faq.voa-cost) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says USD 80, paid in cash in US dollars. African Union nationals pay USD 25 for the e-Visa on evisa.sl; no official source we could read says whether that reduced rate also applies at the border. Citizens of Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi and Mauritius need no visa at all. to The UK Foreign Office says USD 80, paid in cash in US dollars. African Union nationals pay USD 25 for the e-Visa on evisa.sl; no official source we could read says whether that reduced rate also applies at the border. For citizens of Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi and Mauritius the eVisa portal offers no visa and shows that no visa is required. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (faq.evisa-how) changed: from Yes — the official Government of Sierra Leone portal at evisa.sl issues e-visas ahead of travel, with fees tiered by nationality; the portal says an approved visa is issued on arrival at the airport or border. to Yes — the Government of Sierra Leone eVisa Application System at evisa.sl takes applications online and displays the cost once you select your nationality; the portal says an approved visa is issued on arrival at the airport or border. (evisa.sl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (faq.is-it-safe) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says the political situation has improved since the civil war ended in 2002, but it can change and protests can turn violent, so avoid political gatherings and follow any curfews. It reports robberies of British nationals, sometimes at knifepoint, in parts of Freetown and at peninsula beach resorts, and says serious road accidents are common. to The UK Foreign Office says the political situation has improved since the civil war ended in 2002, but it can change and protests can turn violent, so avoid political gatherings and follow any curfews. It says that in a small number of incidents British nationals have been robbed, sometimes at knifepoint, in areas of Freetown such as Congo Cross, Wilkinson Road, Lumley Beach and Aberdeen and at beach resorts along the Freetown peninsula, and that serious traffic accidents are common. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (tips.voa-cash) changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says the visa on arrival costs USD 80, paid in cash in US dollars. The official e-Visa portal is evisa.sl.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says the visa on arrival costs USD 80, paid in cash in US dollars, or you can apply online for an e-visa before you travel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (tips.lungi-transfer) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says Lungi airport is on the far side of a wide estuary from Freetown, around 3 hours by road, and the two main water taxi operators run a reliable 30–45 minute service timed to flight arrivals and departures, and that British High Commission staff do not travel the road route after dark. to The UK Foreign Office says Lungi airport is on the far side of a wide estuary from Freetown, around 3 hours by road, and that British High Commission staff do not travel by road after dark; the two main water taxi operators run a reliable 30–45 minute service between Freetown and Lungi, scheduled to align with flight arrivals and departures. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (tips.rainy-season) changed: from ~~The Government of Canada says the rainy season runs from May to November, with seasonal flooding, mudslides and landslides that can make roads impassable.~~ to The Government of Canada says the rainy season extends from May to November; seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel, and roads may become impassable due to mudslides and landslides. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (tips.money-notes) changed: from The US dollar and the euro are the easiest currencies to exchange, according to the Government of Canada; use banks or official exchange offices. The Bank of Sierra Leone removed three zeros from the leone in its redenomination (the new leone, SLE). to The Government of Canada says the US dollar and the euro are the easiest currencies to exchange, and to exchange foreign currency only at banks or official foreign exchange offices. The Bank of Sierra Leone says its redenomination divides the currency by 1,000, removing three zeros from the leone. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (entryRequirements.declarations.health-declaration) changed: from All travellers, arriving or departing, must fill in the Health Declaration Form on the National Public Health Agency's Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal, not more than 72 hours before the date of travel. There is a separate arrival form and departure form. to The National Public Health Agency's Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal says all travellers must complete a Health Declaration Form upon entry and exit, not more than 72 hours before the intended date of travel. The portal has an arrival form and a departure form. (poep.npha.gov.sl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from ~~No official Sierra Leonean source we could read states a cash declaration threshold.~~ to No official source we could read states Sierra Leone's cash declaration threshold. The Government of Canada says strict rules limit the import of foreign currency in cash. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.0) changed: from You need an export licence to leave Sierra Leone with precious stones, according to the UK Foreign Office; the Government of Canada says the licence is issued by the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources and warns of fraud, including fake export certificates. The UK Foreign Office says diamond smuggling carries heavy penalties, including prison. to You need an export licence to leave Sierra Leone with precious stones, according to the UK Foreign Office; the Government of Canada says the licence to export precious minerals is issued by the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources and reports fraud, including fake certificates of export. The UK Foreign Office says diamond smuggling carries heavy penalties, including prison sentences. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (countryFacts.payments) changed: from The Government of Canada describes Sierra Leone as a cash-based economy: credit cards are not widely accepted, there are very few ATMs in Freetown, and strict rules limit the import of foreign currency in cash. Exchange money only at banks or official foreign exchange offices — the US dollar and the euro are the easiest to exchange. The UK Foreign Office adds that many medical facilities, particularly outside Freetown, accept only cash. to The Government of Canada describes Sierra Leone as a cash-based economy: strict rules limit the import of foreign currency in cash, credit cards are not widely accepted and there are very few ATMs in Freetown. It says to exchange foreign currency only at banks or official foreign exchange offices, and that the US dollar and the euro are the easiest to exchange. The UK Foreign Office says many medical facilities, particularly outside Freetown, only accept cash. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says the political situation has improved since the civil war ended in 2002 but can change, and protests can turn violent, so avoid political gatherings and follow any curfews. It reports robberies of British nationals, sometimes at knifepoint, in parts of Freetown and at peninsula beach resorts, and advises completing road journeys in daylight. Canada says armed robberies, carjackings and burglaries have occurred in foreigners' homes, with a higher risk of serious crime after dark. to The UK Foreign Office says the political situation has improved since the civil war ended in 2002 but can change, and protests can turn violent, so avoid political gatherings and follow any curfews. It says that in a small number of incidents British nationals have been robbed, sometimes at knifepoint, in areas of Freetown and at beach resorts along the Freetown peninsula, and advises trying to complete road journeys in daylight, as risks are higher at night. Canada says armed robberies, carjackings and burglaries have occurred in foreigners' homes, with a heightened risk of serious crime after dark. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit) changed: from The Government of Canada says the rainy season runs from May to November, when seasonal flooding, mudslides and landslides can make roads impassable; the UK Foreign Office notes that rough seas in the rainy season can delay or cancel the Freetown–Lungi water taxis. to The Government of Canada says the rainy season extends from May to November, when seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and mudslides and landslides can make roads impassable; the UK Foreign Office says that during the rainy season from May to October rough seas may delay or cancel the Freetown–Lungi water taxis. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (countryFacts.driving) changed: from Sierra Leone is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, have not been checked for Sierra Leone yet. to Sierra Leone is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK Foreign Office says a UK photocard driving licence can be used in Sierra Leone for up to one month after arrival. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Free text (visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes) changed: from Single entry; African Union nationals pay USD 25. A multiple-entry visa, valid 365 days with a stay duration of 30 days, costs USD 160 (USD 50 for African Union nationals). An online payment processing fee is reflected in the final amount due. to Single entry; African Union nationals pay USD 25. A multiple-entry visa, valid 365 days with a stay duration of 30 days, costs USD 160 (USD 50 for African Union nationals). The portal's terms say an online payment processing fee of 4.49% plus a fixed charge of $0.49 is reflected in the final amount due. (evisa.sl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Official sentences behind free text changed: from ~~(none)~~ to faq.yellow-fever, tips.yellow-card, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever, countryFacts.driving.idp (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— countryFacts.payments changed: from ~~cardsAccepted widely, cashImportance medium; text attributed to Smartraveller (ATMs, cards, hawker centres)~~ to null (withdrawn) (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— entryRequirements.customs.notes changed: from ~~4 notes incl. Singapore Customs cigarette/SDPC rules and Smartraveller gum-in-transit rule~~ to 3 notes: UK vape ban, UK prohibited-items list, Smartraveller drug penalties (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (summary) changed: from For visitors who do not need a visa for Singapore, the length of stay is set by the immigration officer at entry and sent as an e-Pass — up to 90 days for US and South Korean citizens and 30 days for holders of ordinary Chinese passports under the exemption in force since 9 February 2024 — but every visitor entering Singapore must submit the free SG Arrival Card (SGAC) online within 3 days before arrival. to Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority says the period of stay is determined by the Visit Pass issued as an e-Pass at the checkpoint on entry, not by any visa. Its list of travel documents that need a visa includes India, Russia and Pakistan among others; Singapore's embassy in Beijing says holders of ordinary Chinese passports are exempt from visas for a stay of up to 30 days from 9 February 2024. ICA says all travellers must submit the free SG Arrival Card within three days, including the day of arrival, before arriving. (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (faq.us-need-visa) changed: from No. US passport holders enter visa-free: the US State Department says no visa is required for 90 days or less, and the exact stay is set by the ICA officer at entry. You must also submit the free SG Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival at eservices.ica.gov.sg. to No visa is required: the US State Department gives the tourist visa requirement as not required for stays under 90 days. Singapore's ICA says the period of stay is set by the Visit Pass issued as an e-Pass at the checkpoint on entry, and that all travellers must submit the free SG Arrival Card within three days, including the day of arrival, before arriving. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (faq.sgac-what) changed: from The SG Arrival Card (SGAC) is Singapore's free digital arrival declaration, including a health declaration. Every foreign visitor must submit it online within 3 days before arriving, via eservices.ica.gov.sg or the MyICA app. It is not a visa — visa-required nationals need both a visa and the SGAC. to ICA says the SG Arrival Card is the electronic version of the paper disembarkation/embarkation card, submitted with an electronic health declaration. All travellers must submit it within three days, including the day of arrival, before arriving, except those transiting without seeking immigration clearance and residents entering through Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints. Submission is free, via the SGAC e-Service or the MyICA app, and the SG Arrival Card is not a visa. (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (faq.china-visa-free) changed: from Yes. Since February 9, 2024, holders of ordinary passports issued by the People's Republic of China can stay in Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days. The SG Arrival Card is still required before arrival. to Yes. Singapore's embassy in Beijing says that from 9 February 2024 holders of ordinary passports issued by the People's Republic of China are exempt from visa requirements for a stay of up to 30 days. ICA says all travellers must also submit the SG Arrival Card before arriving. (beijing.mfa.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (faq.india-visa) changed: from Yes. Indian passport holders need an entry visa before travelling, with a non-refundable S$30 processing fee. Applications are submitted online through a strategic partner or a local contact in Singapore, or at a Singapore mission or its authorised visa agent, and are processed within three working days. The SG Arrival Card must also be submitted before arrival. to Yes. ICA says you need a visa to enter Singapore with an Indian travel document (holders of diplomatic, official and service passports excepted). The application can be submitted online through a strategic partner or a local contact in Singapore, or at a Singapore Overseas Mission or through its authorised visa agent; a S$30 non-refundable processing fee applies, and applications are processed within three working days. The SG Arrival Card must also be submitted before arrival. (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (faq.cigarettes-duty) changed: from Vapes and e-cigarettes: no — the UK government says they are banned and illegal to bring in, even for personal use. Cigarettes: yes, but Singapore Customs says there is no duty-free allowance for them — all cigarettes and tobacco products, even packs bought in Singapore with the duty-paid (SDPC) mark, are subject to duty and GST, so declare them on arrival. to Vapes: no — the UK government says vapes and e-cigarettes are banned in Singapore and illegal to bring in, including for personal use. Cigarettes: no official source we could read sets out the duty rules; ICA says to declare all dutiable goods at the Red Channel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (tips.sgac-scams) changed: from ICA says submitting the SG Arrival Card is free and that commercial services charging a fee to submit it are not affiliated with ICA. Submit it at eservices.ica.gov.sg or via the MyICA app, within 3 days (including the day of arrival) before you arrive. to ICA says submitting the SG Arrival Card is free of charge and that commercial entities offering to submit it for a fee are not affiliated with ICA. Submit it via the SGAC e-Service or the MyICA app within three days, including the day of arrival, before you arrive. (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (tips.vaping) changed: from ~~The UK government says vapes and e-cigarettes are banned in Singapore: bringing them in is illegal even for personal use, and they are confiscated, with a possible fine.~~ to The UK government says vapes and e-cigarettes are banned in Singapore: it is illegal to bring them into the country, including for personal use, and those found in possession of them will have them confiscated and could be fined. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (tips.strict-laws) changed: from Australia's Smartraveller says Singapore has strict laws and penalties for acts that are legal or minor offences elsewhere, including smoking in public, spitting, importing or chewing gum, littering and jaywalking, and that drug trafficking can carry the mandatory death sentence. to Australia's Smartraveller says Singapore has strict laws and penalties for acts that are legal or minor offences in Australia, including smoking in public, spitting, importing or chewing gum, chewing tobacco, littering and jaywalking, and that penalties for drug offences include caning and the mandatory death sentence for some trafficking offences. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever) changed: from ~~A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if, within 6 days before arrival, you were in a country with risk of yellow fever transmission or spent more than 12 hours in airport transit in one.~~ to ICA says all travellers who have been in a country with risk of yellow fever transmission in the six days before arriving in Singapore must produce a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate on arrival, including those who spent more than 12 hours in airport transit in such a country. (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Singapore. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Singapore. The UK Foreign Office says to check before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published; ICA says short-term travellers should have sufficient cash.~~ to ICA says short-term travellers should have sufficient cash. No official source we could read states an amount. (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (entryRequirements.declarations.sgac) changed: from ~~All foreign visitors must submit the SG Arrival Card with electronic health declaration online within 3 days before arriving. It is free. Use only the official ICA e-service or the MyICA mobile app.~~ to ICA says all travellers must submit the SG Arrival Card with electronic health declaration within three days, including the day of arrival, before arriving, except those transiting without seeking immigration clearance and residents entering through Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints. Submission is free, via the SGAC e-Service or the MyICA app; travellers who fail to submit it may be denied entry. (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from ~~Cash and bearer instruments totalling more than 20,000 SGD (or equivalent) must be declared on arrival and departure.~~ to ICA says that if you enter or leave Singapore carrying physical currency and bearer negotiable instruments with a total value exceeding S$20,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency), you are required by law to make a declaration (Form NP 727) to the Singapore Police Force. (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says violent crime and theft are rare in Singapore. Australia's Smartraveller says Singapore has strict laws and penalties for acts that are legal or minor offences elsewhere, including littering and jaywalking. to The UK Foreign Office says violent crime and theft are rare in Singapore. Australia's Smartraveller says Singapore has strict laws and penalties for acts that are legal or minor offences in Australia, including littering and jaywalking. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit) changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the monsoon season runs from December to March in the northeast and from June to September in the southeast.~~ to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Singapore. Canada's travel advice says the rainy (or monsoon) season extends from December to March in the northeast and June to September in the southeast. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (countryFacts.driving) changed: from Singapore is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's and Australia's travel advice tell their citizens to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, and say a Singaporean licence is needed after 12 months in Singapore. to Singapore is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice tells Canadians to carry an international driving permit, and says those residing in Singapore for more than 12 months must convert their licence to a Singapore driving licence. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (visaTypes.entry-visa.feeNotes) changed: from A S$30 non-refundable processing fee, paid online by Visa or MasterCard card. Applications are submitted through a strategic partner or a local contact in Singapore, or at a Singapore Overseas Mission or its authorised visa agent. to ICA says a S$30 non-refundable processing fee is payable online using a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card, and that applications can be submitted online through a strategic partner or a local contact in Singapore, or at a Singapore Overseas Mission or through its authorised visa agent. (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa) changed: from Nationals of India, and holders of a PRC Travel Document, a Hong Kong SAR Document of Identity or a Macao SAR Travel Permit (not ordinary Chinese passports), may be eligible for Singapore's 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility when travelling to or from a third country, with an onward air, ferry or cruise ticket departing within 96 hours and a valid visa or long-term pass (valid at least one month from entry) for Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom or the United States. Nationals of the CIS states (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan), Georgia, Turkmenistan and Ukraine need only an onward air ticket departing within 96 hours, and must leave by air. Transit only, and extension of stay is not allowed. to ICA says nationals of India and holders of a PRC Travel Document, a Hong Kong SAR Document of Identity or a Macau SAR Travel Permit (holders of ordinary, diplomatic, public affairs and service PRC passports are excluded) may be eligible for the 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility when in transit to or from a third country, with a valid onward air, ferry or cruise ticket departing within 96 hours and a valid visa or long-term pass (valid at least one month from entry) for Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom or the United States. Nationals of the CIS states (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan), Georgia, Turkmenistan and Ukraine need a valid onward air ticket departing within 96 hours and must depart by air. Extension of stay under the facility is strictly not allowed. (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— free text (tips.cigarettes) changed: from Singapore Customs says there is no duty-free allowance for cigarettes or tobacco: every pack you bring in, even one bought in Singapore with the duty-paid (SDPC) mark, is subject to duty and GST, so declare it on arrival. to (deleted) (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— summary changed: from Slovakia is an EU and Schengen member: EU/EEA citizens need no visa, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806), including the US, the UK and Japan, can stay 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen visa. to Slovakia applies the EU's Schengen visa rules. Your Europe says EU nationals can travel freely in the EU and in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland with a valid passport or national identity card. Under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, nationals of the third countries listed in Annex II are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of those listed in Annex I must hold a visa when crossing the external borders. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— faq.need-visa changed: from EU/EEA and Swiss citizens need no visa. Nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806), including the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and Japan, can stay 90 days in any 180-day period. Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen visa. to Your Europe says EU nationals can travel freely in the EU and in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland with a valid passport or national identity card. Under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, nationals of the third countries listed in Annex II, which include the United States, 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 when crossing the external borders. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— faq.schengen changed: from ~~Yes. The UK government says Slovakia follows Schengen area rules, and tells British travellers that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel count towards their 90 days.~~ to Yes. The UK government says Slovakia follows Schengen area rules, that the Schengen area includes Slovakia, and that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— faq.etias-faq changed: from Once the EU's ETIAS system starts, visa-waiver travelers will need the online authorization before their trip. The EU says it will cost €20 (free for under-18s and over-70s), be valid for three years or until the passport expires, and that it is not yet in operation. to The EU says ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are collected at this point, and that it will announce the start date several months before launch. It says applying directly through the official ETIAS website will cost EUR 20, that applicants under 18 or over 70 years of age are exempt from the payment, and that an ETIAS will be valid for three years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— faq.currency changed: from ~~The euro, according to Canada's travel advice.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the currency of Slovakia is the euro (EUR). (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— tips.vignette changed: from ~~Using marked sections of Slovak motorways and expressways requires an electronic vignette, sold at eznamka.sk. The UK government says you could get a heavy fine without one.~~ to Slovakia's electronic vignette operator says vignettes are in electronic form and are a fee for using the specified sections of motorways and expressways, and that the specified road sections marked by traffic signs may be used following payment of an electronic vignette. The UK government says you could get a heavy fine without a vignette. (eznamka.sk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— tips.tatras-rescue changed: from The UK government says that if you need the Slovak Mountain Rescue Service (HZS) you will have to meet costs of up to €1,000, advises making sure your insurance includes rescue costs, and says ignoring HZS rules or instructions can bring a fine of up to €3,320. to The UK government says that if you need help from the Slovak Mountain Rescue Service (HZS) you will have to meet costs of up to 1,000 euros, advises making sure your insurance includes rescue costs, and says anyone ignoring or violating HZS rules or instructions will get a fine of up to 3,320 euros. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— tips.etias changed: from ~~Visa-waiver nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization once the EU system starts; the EU says it is not yet in operation.~~ to The EU says visa-exempt travellers will need an ETIAS travel authorisation for the 30 European countries requiring it, and that ETIAS is currently not in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from The UK government says Slovakia follows Schengen rules: your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive and expire at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen Area. to The UK government says Slovakia follows Schengen area rules: your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from ~~Schengen visa applicants must show travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 of cover valid across the Schengen Area.~~ to The EU Visa Code requires Schengen visa applicants to hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from No official source we could read makes a return or onward ticket a condition of entry in itself. The UK government says that at border control in Slovakia you may also need to show a return or onward ticket and proof of your accommodation, such as a hotel booking confirmation. to No official source we could read makes a return or onward ticket a condition of entry in itself. The UK government says that at border control in Slovakia you may also need to show a return or onward ticket and proof of your accommodation, for example a hotel booking confirmation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from The European Commission's table of reference amounts required for the crossing of the external border, fixed by national authorities, lists €56 per person per day for Slovakia. The UK government says that at border control you may need to prove you have enough money for your stay. to The European Commission's table of reference amounts required for the crossing of the external border, fixed by national authorities, lists EUR 56 per day and per person for Slovakia. The UK government says that at border control you may need to prove you have enough money for your stay. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~Cash of €10,000 or more must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.~~ to Your Europe (EU) says that if you plan to 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. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from Duty-free from outside the EU: 1 litre of spirits and other goods up to €300 (€430 arriving by air or sea). Slovakia applies the EU's lower tobacco limit to land and sea travellers — 40 cigarettes instead of 200. to Your Europe (EU) says that when you enter the EU from a non-EU country you can bring, free of VAT and excise duties, 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol. (among other alcohol allowances) and other goods up to a value of €300 per traveller or €430 for travellers by air and sea. It lists Slovakia among the countries that may apply the lower tobacco limit (40 cigarettes instead of 200) to land and sea travellers. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says there is a risk of petty crime, especially in Bratislava, where pickpockets operate around the main tourist areas, the Christmas markets and bars. For hikers it advises staying on marked trails and checking local warnings before setting out, because bear sightings and occasional attacks have been reported. to The UK government says there is a risk of petty crime, especially in Bratislava, and that pickpockets operate around the main tourist areas, particularly the Christmas markets and in bars. It says bear sightings and occasional attacks have been reported, and advises hikers to stay on marked trails and check local warnings before setting out. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official source we checked gives seasonal guidance for Slovakia. The UK government says Slovakia can experience extreme weather, including heatwaves, storms, flash flooding, winter snow and fast-changing mountain weather. to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for Slovakia. The UK government says Slovakia can experience extreme weather, including heatwaves, storms, heavy rain, flash flooding, winter snow and mountain weather that changes quickly. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— countryFacts.roadVignette changed: from ~~Slovakia charges for marked sections of its motorways and expressways with an electronic vignette, sold at eznamka.sk. A 10-day or 30-day vignette bought in December stays valid into January.~~ to Slovakia's electronic vignette operator says vignettes are in electronic form and are a fee for using the specified sections of motorways and expressways, and that a 30-day or 10-day vignette purchased in December is also valid in January of the following year until its expiry date. (eznamka.sk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes changed: from ~~Children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing.~~ to Under the EU Visa Code, children from six years and below 12 pay EUR 45, and the fee is waived for children under six. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— 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 Article 6 of the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement sets the fee for processing visa applications at EUR 35 and waives it for listed categories, including pensioners and children under the age of 12. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— 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 Article 6 of the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement sets the fee for processing visa applications at EUR 35 and waives it for listed categories, including pensioners and children under the age of 12. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— 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 Article 6 of the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement 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 listed categories, including children under the age of 12. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended provisions of the agreement 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, 2026Slovakia— 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. Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500 suspended the EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement in whole as regards citizens of the Russian Federation from 12 September 2022. to Standard fee under the EU Visa Code: children from six years and below 12 pay EUR 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 from 12 September 2022. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes changed: from For a national visa issued to apply for a residence permit in Slovakia. Other national visas cost €15 (holders of a Slovak residence permit), €30 (language-school students over 15) or €50 (visas in Slovakia's interest or under international treaties). The fee is not refunded if the visa is refused. to Slovakia's Foreign Ministry lists EUR 90 for a national visa granted in connection with a residence permit application to be submitted in Slovakia; other national visas cost EUR 15 (holders of a Slovak residence permit), EUR 30 (applicants over 15 accepted at a language school for at least 25 lessons a week) or EUR 50 (visas under international treaties or for the benefit of Slovakia). The fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused. (mzv.sk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (summary) changed: from Slovenia is an EU and Schengen member: EU/EEA citizens enter freely with an ID card, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) — including the US, UK and Japan — get 90 days in any 180 across the whole Schengen Area, and other travelers need a Schengen visa. to Slovenia's government says EU citizens need no visa or residence permit to enter and may do so with a valid identity card or passport. 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 says British travellers can visit the Schengen area, which includes Slovenia, on those terms — and nationals of the countries listed in Annex I must hold a visa. (gov.si )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (faq.need-visa) changed: from EU citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Citizens of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — get 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area. Everyone else needs a Schengen visa. to Slovenia's government says EU citizens need no visa and may enter with a valid identity card or passport. 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 when crossing the external borders. The UK government says British travellers can visit the Schengen area, which includes Slovenia, visa-free on those terms. (gov.si )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (faq.schengen) changed: from Yes. Your 90/180-day visa-free allowance is shared across the whole Schengen Area. Canada's travel advice notes that Schengen countries may temporarily reintroduce controls at internal borders, so you may have to pass through immigration controls when entering Slovenia even from another Schengen country. to Yes. The UK government says the Schengen area includes Slovenia and that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards the 90-day visa-free limit. Canada's travel advice says member states may temporarily reintroduce controls at internal borders, so you may have to pass through immigration controls when entering Slovenia even from another Schengen country. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (faq.etias-faq) changed: from ETIAS is not yet in operation. Once it starts, visa-exempt travellers will need the authorisation before their trip. The EU says applying costs EUR 20 (some travellers are exempt), and an authorisation is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, for short stays in 30 European countries. to ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The EU says applying costs EUR 20, though some travellers are exempt from the fee, and that an authorisation is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first, for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of 30 European countries. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (faq.currency) changed: from ~~The euro, according to Canada's travel advice. No official source we could read describes how widely cards are accepted; Canada's advice says ATMs are rare in mountain regions and small villages.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the currency of Slovenia is the euro, that ATMs are rare in mountain regions or small villages, and to carry sufficient cash. No official source we could read describes how widely cards are accepted. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (faq.day-trips) changed: from Yes. Italy and Croatia are both in the Schengen Area, so you need no separate visa. Schengen countries may temporarily reintroduce border controls, and the EU says you must then show a valid passport or ID card. Days anywhere in the Schengen Area count toward the same 90/180 allowance. to The EU's Your Europe portal lists Italy, Croatia and Slovenia all in the Schengen area, and says you must show a valid passport or ID card when a country applies temporary border controls. The UK government says visits to other Schengen countries count towards the same 90-day visa-free limit. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (tips.vignette) changed: from The UK government's travel advice says you must buy an e-vignette to drive on Slovenian motorways. It says weekly, monthly and yearly e-vignettes are sold at petrol stations, post offices and DARS offices, that you can also buy them from DARS online, and it advises using only the official DARS website to buy them online. to The UK government says that to drive on Slovenian motorways you must buy an e-vignette; weekly, monthly or yearly e-vignettes are sold at petrol stations, post offices and DARS offices, and you can also buy them from DARS online — only use the official DARS website to buy them online. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (tips.alps-weather) changed: from The UK government's travel advice tells hikers to plan for the weakest member of the group, use a map with marked paths, check whether mountain huts are open and keep off closed trails, and notes that bears live in wooded areas throughout Slovenia. For mountain rescue, call 112. to The UK government's advice for hiking in Slovenia includes planning for the weakest member of your group, using a map with marked paths, checking whether mountain cabins are open and not using closed trails; it says bears are present in wooded areas throughout Slovenia. For mountain rescue, call 112. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (tips.etias) changed: from ~~The EU says visa-exempt travellers will need an ETIAS travel authorisation once the system starts. ETIAS is not yet in operation, and the EU will announce the start date several months before launch.~~ to The EU says ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of 30 European countries; it is currently not in operation, and the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the date you arrive and must expire at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen Area. The Slovenian government says EU citizens can enter with a valid identity card or a valid passport. to The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. Slovenia's government says EU citizens can enter with a valid identity card or a valid passport. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from ~~Schengen visa applicants must show travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 of cover valid across the Schengen Area.~~ to The Visa Code requires applicants for a uniform visa for one or two entries to prove that they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the territory of the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket) changed: from No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required to enter. The UK Foreign Office says border officers may ask you to show a return or onward ticket and prove that you have enough money for your stay. to No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required to enter. The UK government says that at Slovenian border control you may need to show a return or onward ticket and prove that you have enough money for your stay. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from ~~Slovenia's reference amount, as notified to the European Commission, is €70 per person per day (€35 for minors travelling with their parents).~~ to The European Commission's table of reference amounts gives Slovenia's as EUR 70, and EUR 35 for minors accompanied by their parents. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from ~~Cash of €10,000 or more must be declared when entering or leaving the EU. Canada's travel advice says this does not apply when travelling within 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. Canada's travel advice says this does not apply if you are travelling within the European Union. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (countryFacts.roadVignette) changed: from Slovenian motorways and expressways run on an e-vignette linked to the number plate; vehicles without one may not enter a toll road. Two stretches sit outside it: the Karavanke tunnel to Austria, which costs €9 per crossing for a car at the Hrušica toll booth, and — since January 1, 2026 — the coastal H5 and H6 expressways, which no longer need a vignette at all. to DARS says the e-vignette gives the right to use all motorways and expressways in Slovenia, is linked to the vehicle registration plate number, and that vehicles without a valid e-vignette may not enter a toll road. The Karavanke tunnel to Austria is excluded from the e-vignette: the toll for vehicles up to 3,500 kg is 9 EUR, paid at the Hrušica toll booth. DARS says that from 1 January 2026 an e-vignette is no longer needed for the coastal expressway (the H5 and H6 sections). (evinjeta.dars.si )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— free text (countryFacts.driving) changed: from Slovenia is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic. 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 Slovenia yet. to Slovenia is a party to both 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, 2026Slovenia— free text (visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Standard Schengen fee for adults; children aged 6–11 pay €45, and children under 6 pay nothing.~~ 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, 2026Slovenia— free text (visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes) changed: from Fee at Slovenia's embassy in Washington (collected in USD at the monthly rate). Free for Turkish students, Fulbright scholars, holders of diplomatic and official passports with a mandate in Slovenia, and EU citizens' family members joining them. GOV.SI says a type D visa authorises entry and residence for a period from 90 days up to a maximum of one year, and cannot be extended. to Fee on the checklist of Slovenia's embassy in Washington, payable in USD and adjusted monthly. Gratis for Turkish students and Fulbright scholarship holders, holders of diplomatic and official passports with a mandate in Slovenia, and family members of EU citizens in case of family reunification. (gov.si )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— 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 European Commission says the EU–Russia Visa Facilitation Agreement is fully suspended. 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, 2026Slovenia— 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, 2026Slovenia— 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, 2026Slovenia— 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, 2026Slovenia— 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, 2026Solomon Islands— summary changed: from Solomon Islands Immigration says every short-term visa, including exemptions, must be applied for through the e-visa portal before travel, and the grant letter shown at the border. The standard route is the 3-month Tourist Visa (USD 50 plus USD 50 lodgement); the Immigration Division also offers a free 30-day, single-entry Tourist Permit (USD 50 lodgement fee) but does not say which nationalities may use it. EU, Chinese, Hong Kong and Emirati citizens get a fee-free mutual exemption. to Solomon Islands Immigration says all short-term visas, including exemptions, must be applied for through the e-visa portal, and that you must present your visa grant letter to immigration officers at the port of entry. The Tourist Visa costs USD 50 plus a USD 50 online lodgement fee and allows 3 months' stay per entry, with multiple entries over a year; the 30-day, single-entry Tourist Permit is free, but a USD 50 online lodgement fee is charged. No official source we could read says which nationalities may use the Tourist Permit. Immigration's mutual visa exemption pages for the EU, China, Hong Kong and the UAE list the visa fee as exempted. (immigration.gov.sb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Solomon Islands— faq.do-i-need-visa changed: from Yes, in the sense that everyone must be approved online before travel. Apply for the 3-month Tourist Visa (USD 50 plus USD 50 lodgement) or the free 30-day Tourist Permit (USD 50 lodgement fee); the Immigration Division does not say which nationalities may use the permit. EU, Chinese, Hong Kong and Emirati citizens apply for a fee-free mutual exemption. to Solomon Islands Immigration says all short-term visas, including exemptions, must be applied for through the e-visa portal. The Tourist Visa costs USD 50 plus a USD 50 online lodgement fee; the 30-day Tourist Permit is free, with a USD 50 online lodgement fee. No official source we could read says which nationalities may use the Tourist Permit. Immigration's mutual visa exemption pages for the EU, China, Hong Kong and the UAE list the visa fee as exempted. (immigration.gov.sb )(opens in a new tab)