Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on the date of arrival.~~ to The ETA portal says ETA holders need a passport valid for not less than 6 months from the date of arrival. (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from A yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) is required from travelers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, including after more than 12 hours' transit through an airport in one. to WHO's Annex 1 lists Sri Lanka as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who have transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. The UK government advises insurance for local treatment and medical evacuation: emergency treatment outside the main cities is not readily available, private hospitals can be expensive, and repatriation options in an emergency are limited. to No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. The UK government says emergency medical treatment outside main cities is not readily available, treatment in private hospitals can be expensive, and options for repatriation in an emergency are limited and very expensive, and advises adequate travel health insurance. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from ~~ETA holders must produce a confirmed return ticket at the port of entry.~~ to The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have a confirmed return ticket at the port of entry. (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~ETA holders must produce sufficient funds to meet their expenses during the stay at the port of entry. No official source we could read sets an amount.~~ to The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have sufficient funds to meet the expenses during the stay at the port of entry. No official source we could read sets an amount. (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says foreign exchange worth more than USD 15,000 (or the equivalent in other currencies) must be declared to the Department of Customs.~~ to The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's glossary describes a declaration to the Department of Customs where foreign exchange exceeds USD 15,000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies. (cbsl.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says there are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Sri Lanka, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.~~ to The Government of Canada says exporting antiques without a proper licence is illegal. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK Foreign Office says violent crimes against foreigners are rare but low-level opportunistic crime has increased, and that protests can happen anywhere on the island at short notice and can become violent. The Government of Canada advises a high degree of caution because of demonstrations, the threat of terrorist attacks and crime. to The UK government says violent crimes against foreigners are rare but there has been an increase in incidents of low-level opportunistic crime, and that protests and demonstrations can happen anywhere across the island at short notice and can become violent. The Government of Canada advises a high degree of caution because of demonstrations, the threat of terrorist attacks and crime. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from According to the Government of Canada, the monsoon brings rain from December to February in the northeast and from May to September in the southwest, so the two coasts are wet at different times of year. Between them come two inter-monsoon seasons, March–April and October–November, with scattered but intense rainfall and thunderstorms. to The Government of Canada says the rainy season (or monsoon) extends from December to February in the northeast and from May to September in the southwest, and that between them are two inter-monsoon seasons, March to April and October to November, when scattered but intense rainfall and thunderstorms are common. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— visaTypes.tourist-eta.feeNotes changed: from Standard fee for non-SAARC nationals; SAARC nationals pay USD 20. Free for the 40 nationalities on Sri Lanka's free tourist-ETA list (from 25 May 2026), for Singapore and Seychelles (30 days) and the Maldives (90 days) under reciprocal agreements, and for children under 12. to The ETA portal lists USD 50 for countries outside South Asia and USD 20 for South Asian countries. It says the tourist ETA is free for 30 days for nationals of 40 listed countries from 25 May 2026, for Singapore and Seychelles (30 days) and the Maldives (90 days) under reciprocal and bilateral agreements, and for children of any nationality under 12 (up to 30 days). (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— visaTypes.business-eta.feeNotes changed: from ~~Business visa with multiple entry for 30 days; SAARC nationals pay USD 30.~~ to The ETA portal lists a business visa with multiple entry for 30 days; SAARC countries pay USD 30. (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— visaTypes.transit-eta.feeNotes changed: from ~~Free of charge: a single-entry transit visa for 2 days, for all nationalities.~~ to The ETA portal lists a transit visa with single entry for 2 days, free of charge. (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— visaTypes.tourist-extension.feeNotes changed: from USD 60 is the fee for extending to day 90 for nationalities the chart does not name. The Department of Immigration and Emigration's extension fee chart runs in three bands counted from arrival — days 31–90, 91–180 and 181–270 — at USD 60, 150 and 200 for those nationalities; USD 100, 150 and 200 for the countries the chart names, including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Norway and several EU states; and free, then USD 150 and 200, for Singapore, the Maldives, Seychelles and the Czech Republic. The United States has its own rates (USD 100 and USD 200). The ETA portal sends short-term extensions beyond 30 days to eservices.immigration.gov.lk after you arrive in Sri Lanka. to The Department of Immigration and Emigration's tourist visa extension fee chart runs in bands counted from arrival — days 31–90, 91–180 and 181–270: USD 100, 150 and 200 for the countries it names, including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Switzerland and Norway; USD 100 and USD 200 for the United States; free, then USD 150 and 200, for Singapore, the Maldives, Seychelles and the Czech Republic; and USD 60, 150 and 200 for any other country. The ETA portal says short-term extensions beyond 30 days are applied for at eservices.immigration.gov.lk after you arrive in Sri Lanka. (immigration.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from ~~The Government of Canada says exporting antiques without a proper licence is illegal.~~ to (removed) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— summary changed: from Sudan has been in armed conflict since April 2023: the UK advises against all travel to almost all of the country and Canada says to avoid all travel. The UK, Canadian, Australian, Irish and German governments say their citizens need a visa to enter Sudan; no official source we could read states the rule for other nationalities. to Canada's travel advice says there has been heavy fighting throughout Sudan since April 2023 and tells Canadians to avoid all travel; the UK advises against all travel to Sudan except the Hala’ib Triangle and the Bir Tawil Trapezoid, where it advises against all but essential travel. The UK, Canadian, Australian, Irish and German governments say their citizens need a visa to enter Sudan; no official source we could read states the rule for other nationalities. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— faq.need-visa changed: from The UK, Canadian, Australian, Irish and German governments say their citizens need a visa to enter Sudan, and the Sudanese embassy in Washington issues entry visas for business or official travel, backed by a letter from a sponsoring organisation. No official source we could read states the rule for other nationalities. to The UK, Canadian, Australian, Irish and German governments say their citizens need a visa to enter Sudan. The Sudanese embassy in Washington says its entry visas are issued to people travelling to Sudan for business or official purposes and asks for a letter from the sponsoring organisation or company. No official source we could read states the rule for other nationalities. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— faq.open-to-tourists changed: from Canada's travel advice says heavy fighting has continued across the country since April 2023 and drone attacks occur frequently. The UK advises against all travel to almost all of Sudan and Canada says to avoid all travel. to Canada's travel advice says there has been heavy fighting throughout the country since April 2023, that drone attacks occur frequently and without warning nationwide, and tells Canadians to avoid all travel to Sudan. The UK advises against all travel to Sudan except the Hala’ib Triangle and the Bir Tawil Trapezoid, where it advises against all but essential travel. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— faq.evisa-voa changed: from No official source we could read describes an eVisa or a visa on arrival for Sudan. The UK Foreign Office says you must have a visa to enter Sudan and can apply through the Sudanese embassy in the UK or in the country you are travelling from. to No official source we could read describes an eVisa or a visa on arrival for Sudan. The UK government tells British nationals they must have a visa to enter Sudan and can apply through the Sudanese Embassy in the UK or the Sudanese embassy in the country they are travelling from. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— faq.israel changed: from ~~The UK and Canada say you will be refused entry if your passport contains an Israeli visa or entry or exit stamp. No official source we could read states the rule for Israeli passport holders.~~ to The UK government says that if your passport has an Israeli visa, entry or exit stamp you will not be allowed to enter Sudan, and Canada's travel advice says the local authorities will automatically deny entry if your passport contains an Israeli stamp. No official source we could read states the rule for Israeli passport holders. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— faq.which-embassy changed: from The UK Foreign Office says you can apply through the Sudanese embassy in the UK or in the country you are travelling from. Requirements and fees differ between missions: the embassy in Berlin charges EUR 80 for a tourist visa, and the embassy in Washington charges USD 154 to process an entry visa. to The UK government says you can apply through the Sudanese Embassy in the UK or the Sudanese embassy in the country you are travelling from. The embassy in Berlin lists a tourist visa fee of EUR 80, and the embassy in Washington lists USD 154 processing fees for its entry visas. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— tips.do-not-travel changed: from Sudan is in armed conflict. The UK advises against all travel to almost all of Sudan and Canada says to avoid all travel. Canada's travel advice says drone attacks occur frequently nationwide and that the airports at Port Sudan and Khartoum may close without notice. to Canada's travel advice tells Canadians to avoid all travel to Sudan due to armed conflict, says drone attacks occur frequently and without warning nationwide, and says the airports at Port Sudan and Khartoum are subject to drone attacks and may close without notice. The UK advises against all travel to Sudan except the Hala’ib Triangle and the Bir Tawil Trapezoid, where it advises against all but essential travel. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— tips.registration-permits changed: from Canada's travel advice says foreigners must register with the Ministry of the Interior's Aliens' Registration Office within 3 days of arrival (some larger hotels do it for a fee), and the UK government says you need a travel permit, applied for in the country, to leave the Red Sea State. to Canada's travel advice says foreigners must register with the Ministry of the Interior's Aliens' Registration Office within 3 days of arrival, and that certain larger hotels offer to register their guests (processing fees apply). The UK government says you will not be allowed to leave the Red Sea State without a travel permit, which you apply for once in the country. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— tips.israel-stamps changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the authorities will automatically deny you entry if your passport contains an Israeli stamp.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the local authorities will automatically deny you entry to Sudan if your passport contains an Israeli stamp. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from The UK Foreign Office says your passport must expire at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Sudan. Sudan's embassy in Berlin asks visa applicants for a passport valid for at least 6 months, with 3 empty pages. to The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Sudan. Sudan's embassy in Berlin asks visa applicants for a passport valid for at least 6 months, with 3 empty pages. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from ~~Sudan's embassy says yellow fever vaccination is not required but recommended.~~ to Sudan's embassy in Washington says yellow fever and cholera vaccinations are not required but recommended. (sudanembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Sudan. The UK Foreign Office says the conflict has severely affected health services, medical evacuation is likely to be needed for all but the most basic treatment, and advises adequate travel and medical insurance. to No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Sudan. The UK government says the conflict has severely affected health services, that medical evacuation is likely to be necessary for all but the most basic treatments, and tells travellers to make sure they have adequate travel and medical insurance. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from ~~The visa requirements published by Sudan's embassy in Berlin do not include a return or onward ticket, and no official source we could read states whether one is checked on arrival.~~ to No official source we could read states whether a return or onward ticket is required to enter Sudan. (travelrequirements.info )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from No fixed amount is published. Sudan's embassy in Berlin asks tourist visa applicants to attach a statement explaining their financial ability, and Sudan's embassy in Washington asks for a sponsor letter that includes a statement of financial responsibility. to No official source we could read publishes an amount. Sudan's embassy in Berlin asks tourist visa applicants to attach a statement explaining their financial ability, and Sudan's embassy in Washington asks for a letter from the sponsoring organisation or company that includes a statement of financial responsibility. (sudanembassy.de )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from No official source we could read states Sudan's cash-declaration threshold. Canada's travel advice says the Sudanese pound cannot be converted outside the country and that taking it out of Sudan is prohibited. to No official source we could read states Sudan's cash-declaration threshold. Canada's travel advice says the Sudanese pound is non-convertible outside the country and its export is prohibited. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from ~~Australia's Smartraveller says you need a permit for photography of any kind, and that even with one you may not photograph military areas, infrastructure or slums.~~ to Australia's Smartraveller says you need a permit for any photography, and that even with a permit it is illegal to photograph certain areas, including military installations, infrastructure and slums. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— countryFacts.payments changed: from Canada's travel advice says foreign debit and credit cards are not accepted, ATMs serve only local accounts, and international flights and hotel bills must be paid in cash, so bring enough US dollars for your stay. The UK government adds that only US dollar notes dated 2006 or later may be exchanged. to Canada's travel advice says foreign debit and credit cards are not accepted, ATMs only service local accounts, international flights and hotel bills must be paid in cash, and you should have sufficient cash in US dollars to cover all your expenses. The UK government says you may be able to exchange US dollars dated 2006 onwards (older ones will not be exchanged), but that this will be difficult due to the current conflict. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— countryFacts.safety changed: from Sudan has been in armed conflict since April 2023. The UK advises against all travel to Sudan (all but essential travel for the Hala'ib Triangle and the Bir Tawil Trapezoid) and Canada says to avoid all travel. The British Embassy in Khartoum is closed, and the UK says it cannot provide in-person consular support inside Sudan. to Canada's travel advice says there has been heavy fighting throughout the country since April 2023 and tells Canadians to avoid all travel to Sudan. The UK advises against all travel to Sudan except the Hala’ib Triangle and the Bir Tawil Trapezoid, where it advises against all but essential travel; it says the British Embassy in Khartoum is closed due to the conflict and that it cannot provide in-person support inside Sudan. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from July to September, when driving conditions may be hazardous, and that sandstorms occur particularly from July to October.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from July to September, when driving conditions may be hazardous, and that sandstorms occur particularly from July to October. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— visaTypes.embassy-tourist.feeNotes changed: from Fee published by the Sudanese Embassy in Berlin, paid only once the application is approved and not refunded. A registered tour agency or sponsor in Sudan must first obtain an entry-permit number from the Ministry of the Interior. to Fee listed by the Sudanese Embassy in Berlin, which says fees are non-refundable and asks applicants not to pay in advance but to wait until they are notified, once the application has been approved. A visa request can be made through a sponsor in Sudan (tourist companies, agencies or individuals), and the visa is issued through Sudan's Ministry of the Interior, which gives the unique entry permit number. (sudanembassy.de )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sudan— visaTypes.embassy-business.feeNotes changed: from ~~The processing fee at the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, which also asks for a letter from the sponsoring organisation and, from non-US passport holders, a US residence permit.~~ to Processing fees listed by the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, which also asks for a letter from the sponsoring organisation or company and, from applicants holding non-US passports, a copy of a valid US residence permit. (sudanembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— entry-fee: method evidence changed: from ~~{"evidence.method":{"text":"You will need to upload a copy of your (travelers) passport to complete the Entry Fee application.","url":"https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/single-entry.html"}}~~ to Apply online for your official Suriname eVisa/eTourist Card or Entry Fee, securely and entirely online. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— entry-fee-multiple: method evidence changed: from ~~{"evidence.method":{"text":"The price of the Multiple Entry Fee Voucher will be USD 75 or Euro 75.","url":"https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/multiple-entry.html"}}~~ to Apply online for your official Suriname eVisa/eTourist Card or Entry Fee, securely and entirely online. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— summary changed: from Suriname's eVisa service says visitors coming for tourism pay an Entry Fee online before travel instead of getting a visa — USD or EUR 50 for a single entry or 75 for multiple entries, plus a service fee, for stays of up to 90 days. CARICOM passport holders are excluded from the fee, and visitors from 21 countries, including India, South Africa and Nigeria, must obtain a visa before travel. to Suriname's eVisa service says that since 1 July 2022 travellers visiting for tourism pay an Entry Fee, applied for online: USD or EUR 50 for a single entry or 75 for the multiple Entry Fee, plus a USD or EUR 8 service fee, with a maximum stay of 90 days. Holders of CARICOM passports are excluded from paying it, and since 1 May 2023 visitors from 21 countries, including India, South Africa and Nigeria, must obtain a visa before travel. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— faq.do-i-need-visa changed: from Suriname's eVisa service says visitors coming for tourism pay the Entry Fee online before travel instead of getting a visa: USD or EUR 50 for a single entry, or 75 for up to five entries within three months, plus an 8 service fee, for stays of up to 90 days. CARICOM passport holders are excluded from the fee. Since 1 May 2023 visitors from 21 countries — including India, South Africa, Nigeria, Pakistan and Bangladesh — must obtain a visa before travel. to Suriname's eVisa service says travellers visiting for tourism pay the Entry Fee, applied for online: USD or EUR 50 for a single entry, or 75 for the Multiple Entry Fee (five entries within three months), plus a USD or EUR 8 service fee, with a maximum stay of 90 days. Holders of CARICOM passports are excluded from paying it. Since 1 May 2023 visitors from 21 countries, including India, South Africa, Nigeria, Pakistan and Bangladesh, must obtain a visa before travel. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— faq.entry-fee-vs-visa changed: from Since 1 July 2022, visitors coming for tourism pay the Entry Fee instead of getting a visa. It is paid online and covers tourism and family visits of up to 90 days — one entry, or up to five within three months. A visa is needed for business trips, for leaving the airport while in transit, and by the 21 nationalities that are not eligible for the Entry Fee. to Suriname's eVisa service says that since 1 July 2022 travellers visiting for tourism pay the Entry Fee to be admitted; it is applied for online, and the single Entry Fee is ideal for tourism or visiting family and friends, with a maximum stay of 90 days and one entry, or five entries within three months with the Multiple Entry Fee. It says persons in transit who want to leave the airport must have a transit visa, that business travel is under the business eVisa, and that visitors from 21 countries must obtain a visa before travel. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— faq.pay-on-arrival changed: from ~~No official source we could read says the Entry Fee can be paid on arrival. It is paid online through the official service and the voucher is emailed to you as a PDF.~~ to No official source we could read says the Entry Fee can be paid on arrival. The eVisa service says it is applied for and paid online and that the Entry Fee voucher is sent by email in PDF format. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— faq.caricom changed: from No. Holders of passports from CARICOM countries are exempt from the Entry Fee and listed as visa-exempt. For Haiti, Suriname's eVisa service also states that direct flights from Haiti are not allowed and that the government will not issue visas to Haitian citizens. to No. The eVisa service lists holders of passports from CARICOM countries as excluded from paying the Entry Fee, and its CARICOM country list marks them visa-exempt for all visas except the Short Stay (MKV) visa. It also says direct flights from Haiti to Suriname are not allowed and that the government will not issue visas to Haitian citizens. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— faq.yellow-fever changed: from WHO says proof of vaccination is required from travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or after more than 12 hours in transit at an airport in one, and that WHO recommends the vaccination for Suriname. to WHO's country list says proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, or after more than 12 hours' transit through an airport of such a country, and that WHO recommends the vaccination for Suriname. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— tips.pay-entry-fee-early changed: from ~~The Entry Fee and the eVisa are paid online through suriname.vfsevisa.com, the Government of Suriname's authorised partner for the eVisa and Entry Fee.~~ to The Entry Fee and the eVisa are applied for online through suriname.vfsevisa.com, which says it is the official and authorized partner of the Government of Suriname's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the eVisa/eTourist Card and Entry Fee. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you leave Suriname, and have at least one blank page for the Immigration Officer. If it has less than 6 months' validity, the eVisa service says you have to renew it before you can apply for an eVisa. to Suriname's eVisa service says all visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Suriname, with at least 1 blank page for use by the Immigration Officer, and that if it has less than 6 months' validity you have to renew it before you can apply for an eVisa. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required from travelers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission, including those who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport in such a country. Suriname is itself a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, and Guyana asks for the certificate from travelers arriving from it. to WHO's country list says proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 year 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. WHO lists Suriname itself as a country at risk for yellow fever transmission. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— entryRequirements.vaccinations.malaria changed: from Not an entry requirement. WHO says Paramaribo and the other seven coastal districts have been free from malaria transmission since 1968, while malaria occurs throughout the year in the interior beyond the coastal savannah, with the highest risk along the eastern border and in gold-mining areas. to Not an entry requirement. WHO says Paramaribo city and the other seven coastal districts have been free from malaria transmission since 1968, while malaria occurs throughout the year in the interior beyond the coastal savannah area, with highest risk mainly along the eastern border and in gold-mining areas. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— entryRequirements.declarations.tourist-card-print changed: from ~~The Entry Fee voucher or eVisa is emailed to you as a PDF; there is no passport stamping before travel. The eVisa service says to keep the copy for your reference when travelling to Suriname.~~ to Suriname's eVisa service says you do not submit your passport for stamping before you travel: the eVisa or Entry Fee is sent to you by email in PDF format, and you should keep the copy for your reference when travelling to Suriname. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— entryRequirements.declarations.icf changed: from ~~All travellers to and from Suriname must complete an Immigration and Customs Form (ICF) up to three days before arrival and up to three days before departure.~~ to The UK government says all travellers to and from Suriname are required to complete an Immigration and Customs Form (ICF) up to three days before arrival and departure. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from No official source we could read states Suriname's cash-declaration threshold. The UK Foreign Office says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, and advises bringing US dollars or euros because British pounds cannot be exchanged. to No official source we could read states Suriname's cash-declaration threshold. The UK government says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, and to bring US dollars or euros because you cannot exchange British pounds. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— countryFacts.payments changed: from Canada's travel advice says Suriname's economy is primarily cash-based and only major hotels and some restaurants accept credit cards, and that exchanging money on the street is illegal — use hotels, banks or official exchanges (cambios). The UK government says some cash machines in Paramaribo accept international cards, and to bring US dollars or euros. to Canada's travel advice says Suriname's economy is primarily cash based and only major hotels and some restaurants accept credit cards, and that exchanging money on the street is illegal: use only hotels, local banks or official exchanges (cambios). The UK government says some cash machines in Paramaribo accept international credit and debit cards, and to bring US dollars or euros. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— countryFacts.safety changed: from Burglary, armed robbery and violent crime occur in Paramaribo and the surrounding areas; criminals may target people in quiet or secluded places, including the Palm Garden (Palmentuin), and pickpocketing and robbery are increasingly common in the main business and shopping areas. Tourists have been robbed when travelling in central Suriname, away from the coast, so use a well-established tour company there. to The UK government says there have been incidents of burglary, armed robbery and violent crime in Paramaribo and surrounding areas, that criminals could target you in quiet or secluded areas, including the Palm Garden (Palmentuin), that pickpocketing and robbery are increasingly common in the major business and shopping areas, and that tourists have been robbed when travelling in central Suriname, away from the coast, so use a well-established tour company there. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the rainy seasons run from May to August and from November to February, when flooding can make roads impassable. No official source we could read names a best season.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy seasons extend from May to August and from November to February, when seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and roads may become impassable. No official source we could read names a best time to visit. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— visaTypes.entry-fee.feeNotes changed: from ~~USD 50 or EUR 50, plus a VFS service fee of USD 8 or EUR 8. The service describes the single Entry Fee as "ideal for only tourism purposes or visiting Family/Friends". Children aged 0–2 are exempt.~~ to The eVisa service lists the Entry Fee as USD 50 or EUR 50, plus a VFS service fee of USD 8 or EUR 8, and describes the single Entry Fee as "ideal for only tourism purposes or visiting Family/Friends". It says children aged 0–2 are exempt from paying any form of Entry Fee. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— visaTypes.entry-fee-multiple.feeNotes changed: from ~~USD 75 or EUR 75, plus a VFS service fee of USD 8 or EUR 8. Up to five entries within three months, counted from the day the fee is paid; tourism only. Children aged 0–2 are exempt.~~ to The eVisa service lists the Multiple Entry Fee at USD 75 or EUR 75, plus a VFS service fee of USD 8 or EUR 8, for up to five entries; it says the voucher is valid for three months after the first arrival, and also that its validity commences on the date the entry fee is paid. Its home page describes it as suitable for frequent travel, and only for tourism purposes. Children aged 0–2 are exempt. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— visaTypes.evisa.feeNotes changed: from USD 60 or EUR 50 for a three-month multiple-entry visa, or USD 210 / EUR 175 for one year, plus a VFS service fee of USD 18 or EUR 17. Fees are not refunded if the visa is refused. The service says visas can be issued within 72 hours of payment, though applications from the nationalities that need a visa are closely checked and may take longer, and asks applicants to contact it if processing exceeds five working days. to The eVisa service lists USD 60 or EUR 50 for a three-month multiple-entry tourist visa, or USD 210 / EUR 175 for one year, plus a VFS service fee of USD 18 or EUR 17, and says the visa fee and service fee are non-refundable. It says visas can be issued within 72 hours from payment if all required documents are submitted correctly, that applications from the 21 visa-required countries are subject to meticulous scrutiny and may take longer than 72 hours, and to contact it if processing exceeds five working days. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— visaTypes.etourist-card.feeNotes changed: from USD 40 or EUR 35, plus a VFS service fee of USD 18 or EUR 17. Offered only to the few visa-required nationalities the eVisa service lists for it (Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela). The service says visas can be issued within 72 hours of payment and asks applicants to contact it if processing exceeds five working days. to The eVisa service lists the eTourist Card at USD 40 or EUR 35, plus a VFS service fee of USD 18 or EUR 17, and its eTourist Card country list names Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. It says visas can be issued within 72 hours from payment if all required documents are submitted correctly, and to contact it if processing exceeds five working days. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— visaTypes.business-visa.feeNotes changed: from USD 100 or EUR 85 for three months, multiple entry; USD 360 or EUR 305 for five years (USD 160 for US passport holders); plus a VFS service fee of USD 18 or EUR 17. The service describes the Entry Fee as "ideal for only tourism purposes or visiting Family/Friends". The service says visas can be issued within 72 hours of payment and asks applicants to contact it if processing exceeds five working days. to The eVisa service lists the business visa at USD 100 or EUR 85 for three months, multiple entry, or USD 360 / EUR 305 for five years (USD 160 for US passport holders), plus a VFS service fee of USD 18 or EUR 17. It says the processing time of the eVisa may take up to 72 hours and to contact it if processing exceeds five business days. (suriname.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— National visa: method changed: from ~~embassy (evidence: regulation title "Förordning (1997:691) om avgifter vid utlandsmyndigheterna")~~ to unstated (no method evidence) (riksdagen.se )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— summary changed: from Sweden 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 (as of 30 December 2025) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else applies for a €90 Schengen short-stay visa through the Swedish Migration Agency's consular network. to Sweden is in the Schengen area, and EU nationals have the right to travel freely there. Under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, nationals of the countries in its Annex II are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries in Annex I must hold a visa; the Schengen Visa Code sets the visa fee at EUR 90. The Swedish Migration Agency says applications go to a Swedish embassy or consulate-general, or in some countries to another Schengen country representing Sweden. The EU says ETIAS is currently not in operation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— faq.need-visa changed: from EU and EFTA citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Everyone else needs a €90 Schengen short-stay visa applied for via the Swedish mission serving their place of residence. to EU nationals have the right to travel freely in Sweden. Under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated to 30 December 2025), nationals of the countries in its Annex II are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries in Annex I must hold a visa; the Schengen Visa Code sets the visa fee at EUR 90. The Swedish Migration Agency says applications go to a Swedish embassy or consulate-general, or in some countries to another Schengen country representing Sweden. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— faq.us-need-visa changed: from No. US passport holders can visit Sweden 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 United States is in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. The EU lists the United States among the countries whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorisation (EUR 20 application fee) once it starts; it is currently not in operation. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— faq.schengen-cost changed: from The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11, and allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. For visits of more than 90 days, the Swedish Migration Agency says you need a visitor's residence permit. to Under the Schengen Visa Code the short-stay visa fee is EUR 90; children from six and below 12 pay EUR 45, and children under six are exempt. The Swedish Migration Agency says the visa is a permit to enter and stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, and that for visits of more than 90 days you need a visitor's residence permit. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— faq.etias-when changed: from ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once ETIAS starts, the €20 online authorization will be required before boarding. to The EU says ETIAS is currently not in operation, that no applications are collected, and that it will announce the start date several months before launch. It says ETIAS will be an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals and lists a EUR 20 application fee. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— faq.cash-needed changed: from Often not. The UK government's travel advice says many shops, cafes and restaurants do not accept cash, so make sure you have a debit or credit card with you, and Canada's travel advice says many shops and restaurants no longer accept cash. to The UK government's travel advice says many shops, cafes and restaurants do not accept cash, so make sure you have a debit or credit card with you, and Canada's travel advice says many shops and restaurants no longer accept cash. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— tips.systembolaget changed: from Under Sweden's Alcohol Act (2010:1622), retail sale of spirits, wine and strong beer is reserved for a state-owned company (Systembolaget), apart from the limited farm sales the Act allows, and alcoholic drinks may not be sold to anyone under 20 (18 for low-strength folköl), although licensed bars and restaurants may serve them to people aged 18 and over. to The Swedish government says Systembolaget has the exclusive right to sell strong beer, wine, spirits and alcohol-like preparations at retail to the public in Sweden. Under Sweden's Alcohol Act (2010:1622), alcoholic drinks may not be sold or supplied to anyone under 20 (under 18 for folköl), but may be served to people aged 18 and over. (regeringen.se )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— tips.allemansratten changed: from Canada's travel advice says the right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you move and camp on public land, but not within 70 m of a dwelling or cultivated land, and that some areas, seasons and uses are restricted. to Canada's travel advice says movement and camping on public land in Sweden is permitted under the Allemansrätten ("Freedom to Roam") law, that camping is not permitted within 70 m of a dwelling or cultivated land, and that there are certain restrictions for specific areas, times of year and uses. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— tips.winter-north changed: from The UK government's travel advice says snow and ice cause road accidents daily in winter, and that all vehicles must have winter tyres from 1 December to 31 March and at any other time the police designate. to The UK government's travel advice says that during winter, snow and ice on the roads cause accidents daily, and that from 1 December to 31 March, and at any other times designated by the police, all vehicles must have winter tyres. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— 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. The Swedish Migration Agency recommends that visa-exempt visitors also hold individual medical travel insurance covering at least €30,000 and valid in all Schengen countries. to Under the Schengen Visa Code, visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of the intended stay; the minimum coverage is EUR 30,000. The Swedish Migration Agency recommends that visitors who do not need a visa also have individual medical travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 and valid in all Schengen countries. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— entryRequirements.declarations.ees changed: from Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. There is nothing to submit in advance; the EU says registration can be quicker if you register some data beforehand at a self-service kiosk or through a national app, where available. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. to The EU's Travel 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; it says this can be quicker if you register some data in advance at a self-service system, where available, and/or through a mobile application. The UK government says there is no cost for EES registration. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— 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 The EU's ETIAS site says an ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the 30 European countries concerned, but that ETIAS is currently not in operation, no applications are collected, and the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~Cash of €10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.~~ to The EU says that if you enter or leave the EU with EUR 10,000 in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies) you must declare it to the customs authorities of the EU country you are entering or leaving. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal lists the duty-free allowance as 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), 200 cigarettes in countries applying the higher tobacco limit, and other goods worth up to €430 for air and sea travellers (€300 otherwise). to The EU's Your Europe portal lists the allowances when entering the EU from a non-EU country: 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; 200 cigarettes where the higher tobacco limit applies; and other goods worth up to EUR 300 (EUR 430 for travellers by air and sea). (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from Between EU countries no further tax is due on goods for your own use, but each country may set guideline quantities, which may not be lower than 800 cigarettes, 10 litres of spirits, 90 litres of wine and 110 litres of beer (EU Your Europe). Under Sweden's Alcohol Act, retail sale of spirits, wine and strong beer is reserved for a state-owned company. to The EU's Your Europe portal says no further payments are due on goods bought in another EU country for your own use, and that each country may set guideline values, which may not be lower than 800 cigarettes, 10 litres of spirits, 90 litres of wine and 110 litres of beer. The Swedish government says Systembolaget has the exclusive right to sell strong beer, wine and spirits at retail to the public in Sweden. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK government's travel advice says pickpockets often target tourists for passports and cash in the major cities, and gang-related crime, including shootings and explosions, has been reported in Malmö, Stockholm and Gothenburg. to The UK government's travel advice says pickpockets often target tourists for passports and cash in major cities, and that gang-related crime, including knife crime, shootings and explosions, has been reported in Malmö, Stockholm and Gothenburg. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— countryFacts.driving changed: from Sweden 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 Sweden yet. to Sweden 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, 2026Sweden— visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes changed: from ~~Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. Fee set EU-wide by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415.~~ to Under the Schengen Visa Code as amended by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415, children from six and below 12 pay EUR 45, and children under six are exempt. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— 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 EUR 35 and waives it for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— 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 EUR 35 and waives it for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— 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 EUR 35, or EUR 70 when the applicant has requested a decision within two days and the consulate has accepted, and waives it for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended some of the agreement's provisions as regards members of Belarusian official delegations and certain officials. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes changed: from Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75% of the standard €90 fee; 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 domestic law (the European Commission lists EUR 67.50); children aged 12 to below 18 pay 50% of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— 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 fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. to Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children from six and below 12 pay EUR 45, and children under six are exempt. Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500 suspended the EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement in whole as regards Russian citizens from 12 September 2022. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes changed: from ~~The fee schedule for Swedish missions abroad lists EUR 60 for a national visa under Chapter 3, section 4 of the Aliens Act (2005:716); children under six pay nothing.~~ to The fee schedule for Swedish missions abroad (Ordinance 1997:691) lists EUR 60 for a national visa under Chapter 3, section 4 of the Aliens Act (2005:716); a visa for children under six is free of charge. (riksdagen.se )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— summary changed: from Switzerland is not in the EU but joins the Schengen Area through association agreements: 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). to Switzerland is not in the EU but is a member of the Schengen area, and follows Schengen area rules. Under the EU–Switzerland agreement on the free movement of persons, EU nationals enter simply upon production of 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 need a visa; the State Secretariat for Migration gives the Schengen visa fee as EUR 90 for adults. ETIAS is not yet in operation. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— faq.eu-schengen changed: from Switzerland is not an EU member, but it is part of the Schengen Area through association agreements, so the same short-stay visa rules apply as in the EU Schengen states. For goods, the UK FCDO says there are strict rules about what you can take into and out of Switzerland, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. to Switzerland is not an EU member, but it is a member of the Schengen area, and the UK Foreign Office says it follows Schengen area rules. The State Secretariat for Migration says a category C visa is valid for the entire Schengen area. For goods, the UK Foreign Office says there are strict rules about what you can take into and out of Switzerland, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— faq.us-need-visa changed: from No. US passport holders can visit Switzerland 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, 2026Switzerland— faq.schengen-cost changed: from The general Schengen short-stay visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11; children under 6 pay nothing. Where the application goes through an external service provider, as at most Swiss representations, its service fee is added. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. to The State Secretariat for Migration says a Schengen visa application costs EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children between 6 and 12 years old; under the Visa Code the fee is waived for children under six. At most Swiss representations abroad, applications are submitted to an external service provider, and a service fee must then be paid to the provider in addition to the visa fee. A category C visa is issued for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period and is valid for the entire Schengen area. (sem.admin.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— faq.cash-declaration changed: from There is no obligation to declare cash on entry. However, if you carry CHF 10,000 or more (or equivalent), customs officers can require you to disclose your identity and the origin, intended use and beneficial owner of the money — refusing or lying is a customs offense. to No. The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security says you are not obliged to declare cash to it. However, if you are questioned about cash during a check you must report truthful information, and if you are, or are suspected of, carrying CHF 10,000 or more you will be asked to disclose your identity, the source, the intended use of the cash and the beneficial owner. Refusing to provide information or giving false information is a customs offence and may result in a penalty. (bazg.admin.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— faq.vignette-cost changed: from Yes — using Swiss motorways requires a vignette costing CHF 40, valid for 14 months (1 December of the previous year to 31 January of the following year), available as a windscreen sticker or an e-vignette registered to your plate. Driving on a motorway without one incurs a CHF 200 fine, and you must buy the vignette on the spot as well. to Yes. The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security says use of Swiss motorways is subject to a charge, paid by purchasing a vignette, either an adhesive sticker or a digital e-vignette; it costs CHF 40 and is valid from 1 December of the previous year until 31 January of the following year. Its directive R-15-01 sets a CHF 200 fine for using a motorway without a valid vignette, and a person not resident in Switzerland who does not pay the charge and any fine immediately at a check must deposit the amounts or provide other appropriate security. (bazg.admin.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— tips.90-180-rule changed: from ~~The 90-day limit counts stays across the whole Schengen Area, not only in Switzerland.~~ 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 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, 2026Switzerland— tips.motorway-vignette changed: from Driving on Swiss motorways requires a vignette (CHF 40, as a sticker or e-vignette). The UK FCDO says you can buy one at most border crossings, petrol stations, post offices or online, and that driving without one can bring a large fine; Canada notes rental cars are generally equipped with one. to The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security says use of Swiss motorways is subject to a charge, paid by purchasing a vignette (adhesive or e-vignette) costing CHF 40. The UK Foreign Office says you can buy one at most border crossings, petrol stations, post offices, by phone or online, and that without one you could get a large fine; Canada's travel advice says rental cars are generally equipped with vignettes. (bazg.admin.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~Non-EU/EFTA 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, 2026Switzerland— 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 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. The UK Foreign Office tells British travellers that at Swiss border control they may also need to show proof of insurance for their trip. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required. The State Secretariat for Migration recommends that visitors also carry a return ticket valid for a maximum of 90 days or a ticket for continuing their journey to a country outside the Schengen area. to No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required. The State Secretariat for Migration recommends that visitors also carry a return ticket valid for a maximum of 90 days or a ticket for continuing their journey to a country outside the Schengen area, and the UK Foreign Office tells British travellers that at Swiss border control they may also need to show a return or onward ticket. (sem.admin.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from Third-country visitors staying at their own expense must be able to show at least CHF 100 per day of their stay (CHF 30 for students with a valid student permit), in cash, traveller's cheques, credit cards or other collateral such as a bank guarantee. to The State Secretariat for Migration says third-country nationals who remain in Switzerland at their own expense must be able to demonstrate financial resources of at least CHF 100 per day of their stay (CHF 30 per day for students with a valid student permit), which can be shown in cash, traveller's cheques, credit cards or other collateral such as a bank guarantee. (sem.admin.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— entryRequirements.declarations.ees changed: from Non-EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System when they enter the Schengen area for a short stay: on a first visit you may be asked to give fingerprints and a photo at a special booth before the immigration desk, and there is nothing to do before you reach the border. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. to The UK Foreign Office tells British travellers that when they travel into the Schengen area for short stays they may need to register biometric details such as fingerprints and a photo in the EU Entry/Exit System; on the first visit this may be at a special booth before the immigration desk. It says there is no cost for EES registration and nothing to do before you arrive at the border. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— entryRequirements.declarations.etias changed: from ETIAS will also apply to Switzerland as a Schengen associate: visa-exempt travelers will need the authorization to enter. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Check the official EU site for the current status. to The EU's ETIAS website says 30 European countries, Switzerland 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, 2026Switzerland— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from Switzerland has no obligation to declare cash. However, customs officers can ask anyone carrying CHF 10,000 or more (or equivalent) about their identity and the origin, intended use and beneficial owner of the money — refusing to answer or giving false information is an offense, and the amount is recorded. to The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security says unrestricted amounts of cash may be carried into, through and out of Switzerland and you are not obliged to declare it. If questioned about cash during a check you must report truthful information; if you are, or are suspected of, carrying CHF 10,000 or more you will be asked to disclose your identity, the source, the intended use of the cash and the beneficial owner, and an amount of CHF 10,000 or more is registered in its information system. Refusing to provide information or giving false information is a customs offence. (bazg.admin.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK FCDO says there is a low rate of serious crime in Switzerland but increased reports of petty theft, especially in larger cities, at Geneva airport and on trains to and from Geneva. It lists alpine hazards such as avalanches, rockfalls and sudden weather changes throughout the year. to The UK Foreign Office says there is a low rate of serious crime in Switzerland, but there have been increased reports of petty theft, especially in larger cities, at Geneva airport and on trains to and from Geneva. It lists alpine hazards that exist throughout the year, including avalanches and snowdrifts, rockfalls and sudden weather changes. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from No official seasonal guidance. The UK FCDO notes that alpine winters make driving difficult (winter tyres and snow chains needed), that avalanches are a risk during heavy snow, and that there is a heightened risk of wildfires in summer. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Switzerland. The UK Foreign Office says alpine winters make driving difficult and advises equipping your car with winter tyres and snow chains, that avalanches are a risk, particularly during heavy snow, and that there is a heightened risk of wildfires in summer, especially after a period of drought. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)