Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Ukraine— proofOfFunds changed: from Required by law (Article 21 of the Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners). Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 884 of 2013 sets the amount at 20 times Ukraine's monthly subsistence minimum per month of stay, worked out per day as (20 × the monthly minimum ÷ 30) × (days of stay + 5). It can be shown with cash, a bank card with a statement, an accommodation booking, a tour voucher, a host's guarantee letter or a return ticket, and can be checked by Ukraine's missions when a visa is issued, at border checkpoints during second-line control, and by the migration service when a stay is extended. to Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 884 of 2013, adopted under Article 21 of the Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners, says foreigners must have funds of 20 times Ukraine's monthly subsistence minimum per month, calculated for other lengths of stay as ((20 × the monthly minimum) ÷ 30) × (days of stay + 5). It can be established by cash, a document entitling you to funds from a Ukrainian bank, a payment card with a bank statement, an accommodation booking, a tour voucher, a host's guarantee letter or a return ticket with a fixed date, and is checked by Ukraine's missions when issuing visas, at border checkpoints during second-line control, and by the migration service when extending a stay. (zakon.rada.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ukraine— 0 changed: from Canada's travel advice says not to photograph military installations, mobile or temporary defence equipment or government buildings — including drones overhead, air defences and downed aircraft or missiles. to Canada's travel advice says not to take pictures of military installations, including mobile or temporary defence equipment, or of other government buildings, including drones flying overhead, air defences and downed aircraft. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Ukraine— safety changed: from The UK FCDO says Russia's invasion is ongoing, with frequent missile and drone attacks across the country; it advises against all travel to most of Ukraine and against all but essential travel to some western regions, and says to identify shelter locations in advance and take shelter immediately when an air alert is announced. Canada advises against all travel to Ukraine. to The UK FCDO says Russia continues to invade Ukraine and that Russian missile and drone attacks take place frequently across the country; it advises against all travel to most of Ukraine and against all but essential travel to some western regions, and says to identify shelter locations in advance and take shelter immediately when an air alert is announced. Canada advises avoiding all travel to Ukraine. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— summary — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from Dubai's tourism department says citizens of more than 80 countries can get a visa on arrival in Dubai. It lists 90 days within six months for passports such as the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea, and 30 days for others; under the EU–UAE visa waiver agreement, citizens of EU countries such as Germany, France, Spain and Italy can stay without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Other travellers apply for a tourist visa through airlines, hotels or travel agents, as the UAE government portal describes. to Dubai’s tourism department says citizens of more than 80 countries are able to get a visa on arrival in Dubai; it describes a multiple-entry visa upon arrival valid for 6 months from the date of entry for a stay of 90 days total, and a visa on arrival valid for 30 days from the date of entry. The EU–UAE short-stay visa waiver agreement provides for visa-free travel for citizens of the Union for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period. The UAE government portal says a tourist visa is for those who are not eligible for visa on arrival or visa-free entry, and that you can apply for one through airlines, hotels and travel agents. (visitdubai.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— faq.eu-stay-length — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from Under the EU–UAE short-stay visa waiver agreement, citizens of EU countries such as Germany, France, Spain and Italy may stay in the UAE without a visa for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period. The agreement does not cover Ireland. to The EU–UAE short-stay visa waiver agreement provides for visa-free travel for citizens of the Union for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period. It defines a citizen of the Union as a national of a Member State, and ‘Member State’ as any Member State of the Union with the exception of the United Kingdom and Ireland. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— faq.india-rules — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from ICP issues a 14-day entry visa to Indian ordinary passport holders who hold a valid visa, residence permit or US Green Card issued by the US, the EU or the UK, or a valid residence permit issued by Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Singapore or New Zealand (issuance fee AED 100 plus smart-services fee AED 100; extendable once for the same duration). The UAE Embassy in Washington says Indian citizens with US visas, green cards, or UK or EU residence permits can obtain this visa on arrival for AED 100. Other Indian passport holders need a tourist visa arranged before the trip. to ICP issues a 14-day entry visa to Indian ordinary passport holders and their family members who hold a valid visa, residence permit or US Green Card issued by the US, EU or UK, or a valid residence permit issued by Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Singapore or New Zealand (issuance fee AED 100 plus smart services fee AED 100; it can be extended only once and for the same duration). The UAE Embassy in Washington says Indian citizens with U.S. visas, green cards, UK residence permits or EU residence permits can obtain an entry visa upon arrival, valid for 14 days, for a fee of AED 100. Dubai’s tourism department says that Indian citizens without one of the documents it lists will need to apply for a visa through airlines, hotels or travel partners, or other organisations based in the UAE. (icp.gov.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— faq.transit-visa — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from GDRFA Dubai issues a 48- or 96-hour transit visa that lets a foreign national transiting through the country's airports enter as a visitor. Applications go through approved airlines; GDRFA names Emirates Airlines, Flydubai, Dnata and airport hotels as channels, and lists the fee as AED 50 plus the intermediary's service fee. The UAE Embassy in Washington says to receive a copy of the visa before traveling. to GDRFA Dubai issues a 48/96-hour transit visa that allows a foreign national transiting through the country’s airports to enter the country as a visitor. It says applications should be submitted through approved airlines, lists the service channels as the websites of the intermediary (Emirates Airlines, Flydubai, Dnata, airport hotel, etc.), and gives the fee as AED 50 plus fees for the intermediary’s service. The UAE Embassy in Washington says the 96-hour transit visa is issued by the airlines and to make sure to receive a copy of the visa before traveling. (gdrfad.gov.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— tips.medications — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from Check your medications before flying: the Government of Canada says codeine and psychiatric medications are controlled in the UAE and need prior permission from the UAE Ministry of Health, and that bringing banned medication without approval can mean confiscation, heavy fines or jail. The UK Foreign Office says the Ministry publishes the list of controlled drugs and that approval is applied for online. to The Government of Canada says certain prescription and over-the-counter medications, such as codeine and psychiatric medications, are controlled substances in the UAE and illegal to bring in, even in small quantities, without prior permission from the UAE Ministry of Health, and that bringing banned medication without prior approval and required documentation may lead to confiscation, heavy fines and jail sentences. The UK government tells British nationals that they must get approval in advance from the UAE Ministry of Health to bring medication, and to apply online. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— tips.ramadan — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from During Ramadan, the Government of Canada advises against eating, drinking or smoking in public between sunrise and sunset. It says that in Abu Dhabi and Dubai restaurants stay open and serve food as normal, and most government and public-sector bodies work reduced hours. to During Ramadan, the Government of Canada advises refraining from drinking, eating and smoking in public between sunrise and sunset. It says that in Abu Dhabi and Dubai during Ramadan, restaurants remain open, serving food as normal, and most government and public sector businesses have reduced working hours. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— tips.alcohol-conduct — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from The Government of Canada says drinking alcohol is legal only in private homes and licensed venues, and being under the influence in public is an offence; the UK Foreign Office adds that drinking or possessing alcohol is illegal in the Emirate of Sharjah. Canada adds that the legal blood alcohol limit for driving is zero, that verbal insults and obscene gestures may be criminal acts, and that laws on online behaviour, including social media, are strict. to The Government of Canada says it’s legal to consume alcohol in private homes and licensed venues, but a punishable offence to drink or be under the influence of alcohol in public; the UK government says drinking or possessing alcohol is illegal in the Emirate of Sharjah. Canada adds that the legal blood alcohol limit for driving is zero, that verbal insults and obscene gestures may be considered criminal acts, and that laws related to online behaviour, which also apply to the use of social media, are strict. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— entryRequirements.passportValidity — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from ~~Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on the date of arrival in the UAE.~~ to The UAE government portal says passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the UAE. (u.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers aged nine months and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who spent more than 12 hours in transit through such a country's airport. to WHO lists the United Arab Emirates as requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries determined by WHO to be at risk for yellow fever transmission, including travellers having transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— entryRequirements.travelInsurance — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from Visa applicants must hold a valid health insurance policy that covers them in the UAE, according to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. No official source we could read requires insurance of visitors who receive a visa on arrival. to ICP lists a valid health insurance policy within the UAE among the terms and conditions for issuing a visa, and GDRFA Dubai lists medical insurance valid in UAE among the terms for its single-entry tourist visa. No official source we could read requires insurance of visitors who receive a visa on arrival. (icp.gov.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from No official source we could read sets a proof-of-funds requirement for visitors who receive a visa on arrival or a standard tourist visa. Applicants for the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa must show a bank balance of USD 4,000, or the equivalent, over the last six months, according to the UAE government portal. to No official source we could read sets a proof-of-funds requirement for visitors who receive a visa on arrival or a standard tourist visa. The UAE government portal says that to obtain the multiple entry 5-year tourist visa, the applicant must have a bank balance of USD 4,000 or its equivalent in foreign currencies during the last six months. (u.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from Arriving passengers carrying more than AED 60,000 in cash or traveller's cheques (or the equivalent in other currencies) must declare it on the customs declaration form. Children under 18 may not carry more than that limit; what they carry counts toward the limit of the parent or guardian travelling with them. to Dubai Customs says all passengers arriving in the country are to declare cash amounts exceeding AED 60,000, or the equivalent in other currencies and traveller’s cheques, by filling in the declaration form. Passengers under 18 should not carry amounts exceeding that limit, and amounts they carry are added to the allowed limit of their legal guardian if accompanying them. (dubaicustoms.gov.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from Duty-free allowance per the UAE government portal (citing Dubai's Passenger Customs Guide): 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 500 g of tobacco; and alcoholic beverages up to 4 litres or 2 cartons of 24 beer cans (355 ml each). Duty and VAT are charged on anything above these limits. to Dubai Customs says passengers may bring into Dubai without paying customs duty gifts worth up to AED 3,000; cigarettes not exceeding 400, cigars 50 and 500 grams of tobacco; and alcoholic beverages and beers not exceeding 4 litres, or 2 cartons of beer of 24 cans each (not exceeding 355 ml per can). It says quantities above these are dutiable, and that passengers must be above 18 years of age to carry allowable cigarettes or alcoholic beverages. (dubaicustoms.gov.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from The Government of Canada says some medications legal elsewhere, such as codeine and psychiatric medications, are controlled substances in the UAE and illegal to bring in, even in small quantities, without prior permission from the UAE Ministry of Health. The UK Foreign Office adds that some products containing CBD are illegal. to The Government of Canada says certain prescription and over-the-counter medications legally available in Canada, such as codeine and psychiatric medications, are controlled substances in the UAE and illegal to bring in, even in small quantities, without prior permission from the UAE Ministry of Health. The UK government says some products containing cannabidiol (CBD) are illegal in the UAE. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— entryRequirements.customs.notes.2 — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says there is zero tolerance for drug offences: you can be arrested for carrying even residual amounts, and the authorities count drugs in the bloodstream as possession.~~ to The UK government says there is zero tolerance for drugs-related offences, that you can be arrested for carrying drugs, even residual amounts, and that the Emirati authorities count the presence of drugs in the blood stream as possession. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— visaTypes.transit-96h.feeNotes — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from GDRFA Dubai lists the fee for the 48- or 96-hour transit visa as AED 50, plus the service fee of the airline or other intermediary that applies for you. Applications go through approved airlines (GDRFA names Emirates, flydubai, dnata and airport hotels as channels), and the UAE Embassy in Washington says to receive a copy of the visa before travelling. to GDRFA Dubai lists the fee as AED 50, plus fees for the intermediary’s service (airlines). It says applications should be submitted through approved airlines and lists the service channels as the websites of the intermediary (Emirates Airlines, Flydubai, Dnata, airport hotel, etc.). The UAE Embassy in Washington says the transit visa is issued by the airlines and to make sure to receive a copy of the visa before traveling. (gdrfad.gov.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from Citizens of India, Kenya, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and South Africa (ordinary passports), and their family members, can apply online to the federal ICP for a 14-day visa if they hold a valid visa or residence permit issued by the US, the EU or the UK, or a valid residence permit issued by Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Singapore or New Zealand (Indians may also use a US green card). The visa must be used within 30 days of issue, allows 14 days from entry and can be extended once for the same period. Fees are AED 100 issuance plus AED 100 smart-services fee. Dubai’s GDRFA also offers Indian holders of a US green card or US visa, or a UK or EU residence visa, a 14-day visa that it lists as a visa on arrival. to ICP issues a 14-day entry visa to nationals of India, Kenya, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and South Africa, limited to ordinary passport holders and their family members who hold a valid visa or residence permit issued by the US, EU or UK (for Indians, also a US Green Card), or a valid residence permit issued by Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Singapore or New Zealand. Applications are made through the ICP Smart Services website. The pre-entry validity period is 30 days, the stay is 14 days from the date of entry, and the visa can be extended only once and for the same duration. Fees are AED 100 issuance and AED 100 smart services. Dubai’s tourism department says Indian nationals with a US visit visa or green card, or a UK or EU residence or visit visa, can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days, and can apply once to extend their stay for an additional 14 days. (icp.gov.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.gcc-residence — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from Residents of GCC countries, whatever their nationality, can apply online for an entry permit before travel: valid 30 days from issue, a stay of 30 days, extendable once for 30 days. The GCC residence must be valid for at least 1 year from arrival, and the profession must be on the approved list. to The UAE government portal says GCC residents and their companions need to apply online for a visa and must obtain it before arriving in the UAE. The entry permit is valid for 30 days from the date of issue, the stay is 30 days from the date of entry, and the visa is extendable once for 30 days. GCC residency must be valid for at least 1 year from the arrival date, and the applicant’s profession must be on the list of professions approved for issuing the visa (subject to evaluation by the concerned authority). (u.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Arab Emirates— visaTypes.transit-96h.method — evisa → unstated changed: from ~~evisa (evidence: "Applications should be submitted through approved airlines.")~~ to unstated (gdrfad.gov.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— summary — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from GOV.UK says most visitors need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) or a visa, and that you usually need an ETA rather than a visa if you are from Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada or certain other countries. An ETA costs £20 and lasts for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner; a Standard Visitor visa costs £135. Visitors can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. People with a British or Irish passport, or with permission to live, work or study in the UK, do not need an ETA. to GOV.UK says most visitors need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) or a visa, and that you usually need an ETA rather than a visa if you’re from Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada or certain other countries. An ETA costs £20 and lasts for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner; a Standard Visitor visa costs £135 for up to 6 months. As a Standard Visitor you can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. Some people do not need an ETA, for example those with a British or Irish passport, or with permission to live, work or study in the UK. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— faq.eta-what — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from The Electronic Travel Authorisation lets visitors who do not need a visa travel to the UK for up to 6 months; GOV.UK says you usually need one rather than a visa if you are from Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada or certain other countries. It costs £20, lasts 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner, and lets you travel to the UK as many times as you want. GOV.UK says people with a British or Irish passport, or with permission to live, work or study in the UK, do not need one. to GOV.UK says an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) lets you travel to the UK, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man for up to 6 months, and that you usually need one rather than a visa if you’re from Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada or certain other countries. An ETA costs £20 and lasts for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner; you can travel to the UK as many times as you want while you have one. Some people do not need an ETA, for example if you have a British or Irish passport, or permission to live, work or study in the UK. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— faq.us-need-visa — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from ~~No visa, but they do need an ETA: US passport holders must obtain the £20 Electronic Travel Authorisation before traveling and can then visit for up to 6 months per trip.~~ to Usually an ETA rather than a visa: GOV.UK says you usually need an ETA rather than a visa if you’re from Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada or certain other countries. An ETA costs £20 and lets you travel to the UK for up to 6 months, and you must wait until you get an email confirming you have an ETA before you travel to the UK. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— faq.visitor-visa-cost — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from ~~The Standard Visitor visa costs £135 for a 6-month visa. Long-term 2, 5 and 10-year versions cost £506, £903 and £1,128, and each allows 6 months per visit.~~ to GOV.UK lists the Standard Visitor visa at £135, with a maximum length of stay of 6 months. The 2, 5 and 10 year long-term Standard Visitor visas cost £506, £903 and £1,128, each with a maximum length of stay of 6 months per visit. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— faq.eu-id-entry — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from Usually not. GOV.UK says EU, EEA and Swiss citizens need a valid passport, and accepts a national identity card only in some cases, such as from people with settled or pre-settled status or a pending EU Settlement Scheme application, an EU Settlement Scheme family permit, a frontier worker permit, or S2 Healthcare Visitors. Visitors who do not need a visa also need a £20 ETA; Irish citizens do not. to Only in some cases. GOV.UK says citizens from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein need a valid passport, a valid Irish passport card or (in some cases) a valid national identity card to enter the UK. They can use a valid national identity card if they have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, an EU Settlement Scheme family permit or a frontier worker permit, or are an S2 Healthcare Visitor, or if they have applied for settled or pre-settled status and been issued with confirmation that the application is valid. GOV.UK says citizens from these countries, except Irish citizens, need an ETA to travel to the UK without a visa. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— faq.how-long-stay — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from Visitors with an ETA, and Standard Visitor visa holders, can usually stay up to 6 months per visit. GOV.UK says visitors cannot do paid or unpaid work for a UK company or as a self-employed person (unless it is a permitted paid engagement or event) or live in the UK for long periods through frequent or successive visits. to GOV.UK says an ETA lets you travel to the UK for up to 6 months, and that as a Standard Visitor you can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. As a Standard Visitor you cannot do paid or unpaid work for a UK company or as a self-employed person, unless you’re doing a permitted paid engagement or event, or live in the UK for long periods of time through frequent or successive visits. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— tips.eu-id-cards — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from GOV.UK says EU, EEA and Swiss citizens need a valid passport to enter the UK; a national identity card can be used only in some cases, such as by people with settled or pre-settled status or a pending EU Settlement Scheme application, an EU Settlement Scheme family permit, a frontier worker permit, or S2 Healthcare Visitors. to GOV.UK says citizens from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein need a valid passport, a valid Irish passport card or (in some cases) a valid national identity card to enter the UK. A national identity card can be used, for example, by those with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, an EU Settlement Scheme family permit or a frontier worker permit, or by S2 Healthcare Visitors. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— tips.nhs-costs — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from ~~GOV.UK says overseas visitors are charged 150% of the cost of NHS hospital treatment unless they are exempt; A&E treatment is free.~~ to GOV.UK’s migrant health guide says all overseas visitors will be charged 150% of the cost of NHS treatment for any care they receive, unless they are exempt from charges for NHS hospital treatment. It lists accident and emergency services, such as those provided at an A&E department, among the NHS services that are free of charge irrespective of an overseas visitor’s country of normal residence, as long as they have not travelled to the UK to seek that treatment. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— entryRequirements.passportValidity — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for the whole of your stay in the UK.~~ to GOV.UK says your identity document (for example your passport or identity card) will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport, and that it should be valid for the whole of your stay. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— entryRequirements.travelInsurance — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for the UK. GOV.UK says overseas visitors are charged 150% of the cost of NHS treatment unless they are exempt, that people on a visitor visa or a visa of under 6 months pay for healthcare at the point of use unless exempt, and that A&E services are free of charge. to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for the UK. GOV.UK’s migrant health guide says all overseas visitors will be charged 150% of the cost of NHS treatment unless they are exempt, that people who have a visitor visa and those with a visa for under 6 months need to pay for any healthcare at the point of use unless they are exempt, and that accident and emergency services are free of charge irrespective of an overseas visitor’s country of normal residence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from ~~GOV.UK says visitors must be able to show that they can support themselves and their dependants during the trip, or have funding from someone else; it states no amount.~~ to GOV.UK says visitors must be able to show that they can support themselves and their dependants during the trip, or have funding from someone else. No official source we could read states an amount. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from GOV.UK lists the personal allowance for arrivals in Great Britain as 200 cigarettes (or 250 g of tobacco), 42 litres of beer or cider and 18 litres of wine, plus 4 litres of spirits over 22% ABV (or 9 litres of drinks up to 22%), and other goods worth up to £390. to GOV.UK lists the personal allowance for travellers arriving in Great Britain from outside the UK: one of 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, 250g tobacco or 200 sticks of tobacco for electronic heated tobacco devices; 42 litres of beer and cider and 18 litres of wine, plus 4 litres of spirits and other alcoholic products over 22% ABV or 9 litres of alcoholic products up to 22% ABV (this last allowance can be split); and other goods worth up to £390 (or up to £270 if you arrive by private plane or boat). (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— visaTypes.eta.feeNotes — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from ~~Apply via the official UK ETA app or GOV.UK. Every traveler needs their own ETA, including babies and children.~~ to GOV.UK says it costs £20 to apply online or through the UK ETA app, and that each person travelling needs an ETA, including babies and children. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— visaTypes.standard-visitor.feeNotes — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from Apply online, then attend an appointment at a visa application centre. GOV.UK lists £234 for a Standard Visitor visa for medical reasons (11 months) or for academics (12 months). Long-term 2, 5 and 10-year visitor visas cost £506, £903 and £1,128; each allows 6 months per visit. to GOV.UK says that if you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you travel to the UK and attend an appointment at a visa application centre. It lists £234 for a Standard Visitor visa for medical reasons (maximum stay 11 months) or for academics (12 months), and £506, £903 and £1,128 for the 2, 5 and 10 year long-term Standard Visitor visas, each with a maximum stay of 6 months per visit. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— visaTypes.student.feeNotes — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from ~~Plus the healthcare surcharge, paid as part of the application. Requires a place on a course offered by a licensed student sponsor; decisions usually take 3 weeks from outside the UK.~~ to GOV.UK says you’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. You can apply if you’re 16 or over and, among the listed conditions, have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor; you’ll usually get a decision within 3 weeks if you’re outside the UK. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom— visaTypes.transit-visitor.feeNotes — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes) changed: from ~~For passing through UK border control and leaving the UK within 48 hours; GOV.UK gives the fee as £74.50. A Direct Airside Transit visa covers changing flights without going through border control.~~ to GOV.UK says to apply for a Visitor in Transit visa if you’ll be going through UK border control but leaving the UK within 48 hours, and that it costs £74.50, which may change slightly depending on which country you’re in. A Direct Airside Transit visa is for changing flights in the UK without going through UK border control. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— visaTypes[id=f1-student].evidence.method changed: from ~~evidence.method: "You are expected to have the original Form I-20 at your visa interview."~~ to evidence.method: State Department sentence on scheduling the interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (summary) changed: from The United States admits Visa Waiver Program nationals with an ESTA travel authorization ($40.27, valid 2 years) for stays up to 90 days, generally exempts Canadian citizens from a visa (CBP says those arriving by land or sea may generally visit for up to six months), and requires other visitors to obtain a B-1/B-2 visitor visa ($185), with an interview at a US embassy or consulate; citizens of the Marshall Islands and Micronesia, and Bahamians precleared in the Bahamas, also enter without a visa. Presidential proclamations of June and December 2025 suspend entry on visitor visas for citizens of the countries they list and for holders of Palestinian Authority travel documents, with limited exemptions. to CBP says the Visa Waiver Program lets citizens of 42 countries travel to the United States for business or tourism for stays of up to 90 days without a visa; ESTA applicants must be citizens or eligible nationals of a Visa Waiver Program country, and the application fee is $40.27 (an approved ESTA is valid for two years or until the passport expires). Under 8 CFR 212.1 a visa is generally not required for Canadian citizens. The non-petition-based nonimmigrant visa fee is $185, and the State Department says nonimmigrant visa applicants should schedule their interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate in their country of residence or nationality. A December 2025 presidential proclamation suspends and limits the entry of nationals of the countries it lists, subject to exceptions and case-by-case waivers. (cbp.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (faq.esta-what) changed: from ESTA is the online travel authorization for the US Visa Waiver Program. Citizens of VWP countries (including the UK, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand) must obtain it before boarding. It costs $40.27 — $40.62 from 16 October 2026 under DHS's fiscal year 2027 adjustment — is valid for 2 years (or until your passport expires) and allows stays of up to 90 days. to ESTA is the application CBP uses for travel under the Visa Waiver Program; applicants must be citizens or eligible nationals of a Visa Waiver Program country, such as the UK, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand on DHS's list. The fee is $40.27, and a DHS notice in the Federal Register sets it at $40.62 from 16 October 2026. An approved ESTA is valid for two years or until the passport expires, and the program allows stays of up to 90 days. (esta.cbp.dhs.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (faq.how-long-esta) changed: from ~~Up to 90 days per visit, for tourism, business or transit. The ESTA site says that if you are admitted under the Visa Waiver Program you may not change or extend your status.~~ to CBP says the Visa Waiver Program allows business or tourism stays of up to 90 days without a visa. The ESTA site says that if you are admitted under the Visa Waiver Program you may not change or extend your non-immigrant status. (cbp.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (faq.b1b2-cost) changed: from ~~The B-1/B-2 visitor visa application fee is $185. Depending on nationality, a reciprocity issuance fee may also be due when the visa is issued.~~ to 22 CFR 22.1 sets the fee for a non-petition-based nonimmigrant visa, such as the B-1/B-2 visitor visa, at $185. The law also requires a visa integrity fee, of at least $250 for fiscal year 2025, from any alien issued a nonimmigrant visa at the time of issuance; no official source we could read states whether it is being collected yet. (ecfr.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (faq.canada-esta) changed: from Canadian citizens generally do not need a visa: 8 CFR 212.1 says a visa is generally not required for Canadian citizens, except those in nonimmigrant visa categories E, K, S or V. ESTA is for citizens of the Visa Waiver Program countries listed by DHS, and Canada is not on that list. CBP says Canadian citizens traveling by land or sea may generally visit for up to six months. to Canadian citizens generally do not need a visa: 8 CFR 212.1 says a visa is generally not required for Canadian citizens, with exceptions. ESTA is for citizens or eligible nationals of a Visa Waiver Program country, and Canada is not on DHS's list of Visa Waiver Program countries. CBP says Canadian citizens' passports need only be valid until their intended date of departure. (ecfr.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (faq.romania-vwp) changed: from No. DHS designated Romania for the Visa Waiver Program on 9 January 2025, paused implementation on 25 March 2025 and rescinded the designation on 2 May 2025, so Romanian citizens need a B-1/B-2 visitor visa ($185). to No. DHS says the previous administration designated Romania for the Visa Waiver Program on 9 January 2025, that DHS paused implementation on 25 March 2025, and that on 2 May 2025 it rescinded the designation, so Romanian citizens need a visitor visa. (dhs.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (tips.esta-official) changed: from ~~Apply for ESTA on the official site esta.cbp.dhs.gov, where the fee is $40.27. A DHS notice in the Federal Register raises it to $40.62 from 16 October 2026.~~ to Apply for ESTA on the official site esta.cbp.dhs.gov, where the application fee is $40.27. A DHS notice in the Federal Register sets it at $40.62 from 16 October 2026. (esta.cbp.dhs.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (tips.esta-timing) changed: from DHS recommends applying for ESTA when you make your travel plans, and an approved travel authorization is required before boarding. Visa Waiver Program travelers entering by land also need an approved ESTA before they apply for admission (8 CFR 217.5), and CBP encourages them to apply at least 72 hours before arriving at a U.S. land port of entry. to DHS recommends applying for ESTA as soon as you know you will travel under the Visa Waiver Program. Under 8 CFR 217.5, Visa Waiver Program travellers by air, sea or land must receive a travel authorization, and CBP encourages travellers to apply at least 72 hours before arriving at a U.S. land port of entry. (esta.cbp.dhs.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (tips.visa-wait) changed: from ~~The UK government says visa appointments at the US Embassy in London are limited and advises planning your application as far ahead of travel as possible.~~ to The UK government says visa appointments at the US Embassy in London are limited and advises planning your application as far ahead as possible before travel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (tips.healthcare) changed: from ~~The UK government says medical treatment in the US is expensive, that some hospitals ask non-US residents for a deposit on admission, and advises having adequate travel health insurance.~~ to The UK government says medical treatment in the US is expensive and that some hospitals ask non-US residents to pay a deposit when admitted. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity) changed: from Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay, unless your country is on the US six-month exemption list, in which case it only needs to be valid for the length of the stay. The list includes the UK, Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and India, among others; it does not include China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Kenya or Ghana. to CBP says visitors must have passports valid for six months beyond their intended stay, and that citizens of the countries on its exemption list need only a passport valid for their intended period of stay. The list includes the UK, Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, India and the Bahamas, among others. (cbp.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for the United States. The UK Foreign Office advises making sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation. to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for the United States. The UK government says medical treatment in the US is expensive and that some hospitals ask non-US residents to pay a deposit when admitted. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket) changed: from Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) travelers arriving by air or sea must hold a return or onward ticket out of the United States — one that ends in Canada, Mexico or an adjacent island only if they live there. Travelers arriving at a land border must show evidence of financial solvency and a home abroad to which they intend to return. to Under 8 CFR 217.2, Visa Waiver Program travellers arriving by air or sea must have a round-trip ticket out of the United States, one that ends in contiguous territory or an adjacent island only if they live there. Those arriving at a land border must show evidence of financial solvency and a home abroad to which they intend to return. (ecfr.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from No official source we could read states a fixed amount. Visa Waiver travelers arriving at a land border must show evidence of financial solvency and a home abroad they will return to. The State Department says visitor visa applicants may be asked for additional documents, which may include evidence of their ability to pay all costs of the trip. to No official source we could read states a fixed amount. Under 8 CFR 217.2, Visa Waiver Program travellers arriving at a land border must show evidence of financial solvency and a home abroad to which they intend to return. The State Department says visitor visa applicants may be asked for additional documents to establish whether they are qualified. (ecfr.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits) changed: from ~~Currency and monetary instruments totalling more than $10,000 must be reported to CBP on arrival and departure (FinCEN Form 105).~~ to CBP says anyone who brings, sends or receives currency or monetary instruments totalling more than $10,000 at one time into or out of the United States must report it, on FinCEN Form 105. (cbp.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.0) changed: from CBP says many agricultural items must be declared and presented for inspection on arrival; prohibited items that are not declared are confiscated, and failing to declare them can bring a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for a first non-commercial offense. to CBP says prohibited agricultural items that are not declared are confiscated, and that civil penalties for failing to declare them may range up to $1,000 for a first-time offense with non-commercial quantities. (cbp.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The UK FCDO says violent and gun crime rarely affect tourists but asks visitors to take care in unfamiliar areas, that protests are common and can become violent, and that medical treatment is expensive. to The UK government says violent crime and gun crime rarely affect tourists but to take care in unfamiliar areas, and that protests are common and can become violent. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit) changed: from No official source we checked gives seasonal guidance for the United States. The UK government says the Atlantic hurricane season normally runs from June to November and the Pacific season from May to November. to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for the United States. The UK government says the Atlantic hurricane season normally runs from June to November and the Pacific season from May to November. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (countryFacts.driving) changed: from The United States is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one. 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 United States yet. to The United States is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (countryFacts.driving.idp) changed: from ~~The United States is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one.~~ to The United States is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (visaTypes.esta.feeNotes) changed: from Payable online by card or PayPal. Covers tourism, business and transit under the Visa Waiver Program; only for nationals of VWP countries. The $40.27 is a $10.27 processing fee charged to every applicant, plus $30.00 if the application is approved (the $17 travel promotion fee and the $13 General Fund fee); applicants who are denied are charged only $10.27. DHS's fiscal year 2027 notice raises the fee to $40.62 from 16 October 2026. to Payable by MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Discover or PayPal. The ESTA site says every applicant is charged $10.27 for processing, plus $30.00 if the application is approved (the $17 travel promotion fee and the $13 General Fund fee); applicants who are denied are charged only for processing. A DHS notice in the Federal Register sets the fee at $40.62 from 16 October 2026. (esta.cbp.dhs.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (visaTypes.b1-b2.feeNotes) changed: from Non-refundable application (MRV) fee. If the visa is approved, a nationality-based issuance (reciprocity) fee may also be due; the law also sets a visa integrity fee of at least $250 on every nonimmigrant visa issued (Pub. L. 119-21, s. 100007), and no official source we could read states whether it is being collected yet. The UK government says appointments at the US Embassy in London are limited. to The law requires a visa integrity fee, of at least $250 for fiscal year 2025, from any alien issued a nonimmigrant visa at the time of issuance (Pub. L. 119-21, s. 100007); no official source we could read states whether it is being collected yet. The UK government says visa appointments at the US Embassy in London are limited. (govinfo.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (visaTypes.f1-student.feeNotes) changed: from Plus the SEVIS I-901 fee of $350. Requires a Form I-20 from a SEVP-certified school. Under a DHS rule effective 15 September 2026, students are admitted for a fixed period based on the programme on their Form I-20, not exceeding 4 years, plus 30 days for arrival and 30 days for departure, rather than for "duration of status"; students who need more time must apply to USCIS for an extension of stay or leave and be admitted again. to Plus the I-901 SEVIS fee of $350 for F or M visa applicants. You are expected to have the original Form I-20 at your visa interview. Under a DHS final rule, students are admitted for a fixed period based on the programme on their Form I-20, not exceeding four years, plus 30 days for arrival and 30 days for departure; students who need more time must apply to USCIS for an extension of stay, or depart and obtain a new period of admission from CBP on re-entry. (ice.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026United States— free text (visaTypes.c1-transit.feeNotes) changed: from ~~The standard nonimmigrant visa application fee. Visa Waiver Program nationals can transit on an ESTA instead.~~ to 22 CFR 22.1 sets $185 for a non-petition-based nonimmigrant visa. Visa Waiver Program travellers can be admitted in transit under the program (8 CFR 217.2). (ecfr.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— summary changed: from Uruguay's Dirección Nacional de Migración lists, nationality by nationality, who needs a visa. Citizens of the EU, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and many other countries enter visa-free for up to 90 days, and the stay can be extended with the Dirección Nacional de Migración; nationalities that need a visa apply at a Uruguayan consulate. to Uruguay's Dirección Nacional de Migración publishes, country by country, who needs a visa, and says citizens of countries not on its list need a consular visa. It lists the United States, Canada and Great Britain as not needing a visa and says European Union passports need none. Uruguay's migration regulation (Decree 394/009) sets the stay of the non-residents it covers at ninety days, renewable for ninety more, and the Dirección Nacional de Migración grants extensions (prórroga). People who need a visa contact the Uruguayan consular office for their place of residence. (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— faq.do-i-need-visa changed: from It depends on your nationality; the Dirección Nacional de Migración publishes the list. Citizens of the EU, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Russia, Argentina, Brazil and Chile, among others, need no visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Nationalities that need a visa apply at a Uruguayan consulate. to It depends on your nationality: the Dirección Nacional de Migración publishes the list, and citizens of countries not on it need a consular visa. The list shows no visa needed for, among others, Great Britain, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Brazil and Chile, and says European Union passports need none. People who need a visa contact the Uruguayan consular office for their place of residence. (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— faq.how-long-stay changed: from ~~Up to 90 days for visa-free tourist stays. The Dirección Nacional de Migración can extend the stay (prórroga); the request must be made at least 15 days before the permitted stay runs out.~~ to Uruguay's migration regulation (Decree 394/009) sets the stay of the non-residents it covers at ninety days, renewable for ninety more. An extension (prórroga) of a stay that is still valid must be requested from the Dirección Nacional de Migración at least 15 calendar days before the permitted stay expires. (impo.com.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— faq.mercosur-id changed: from No official source we could read lists which national identity cards Uruguay accepts instead of a passport. The Dirección Nacional de Migración accepts a national identity document or a passport when you apply to extend a stay. to No official source we could read lists which national identity cards Uruguay accepts instead of a passport. To apply to extend a stay, the Dirección Nacional de Migración asks for a valid travel document: a national identity document or a passport. (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— faq.us-citizens changed: from ~~No. United States passport holders enter visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, and the stay can be extended with the Dirección Nacional de Migración.~~ to No. The Dirección Nacional de Migración's list shows that United States passport holders do not need a visa. Uruguay's migration regulation (Decree 394/009) sets the stay of the non-residents it covers at ninety days, renewable for ninety more. (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— faq.extend-stay changed: from Yes. Apply to the Dirección Nacional de Migración at least 15 days before your permitted stay runs out, with your passport or national identity document. The fee is 225.60 indexed units (UI) while your stay is still valid, or 345 UI once it has expired. to Yes. The Dirección Nacional de Migración extends the stay (prórroga) of foreigners in a regular migration situation. You apply in person at a Migration office with a valid national identity document or passport; while your stay is still valid, the request must be made at least 15 calendar days before it expires. The fee is 225.60 UI while the stay is valid and 345.00 UI once it has expired. (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— faq.yellow-fever changed: from ~~No. The US CDC says Uruguay does not require yellow fever vaccination for entry.~~ to No. The US CDC says Uruguay's country entry requirements do not require the yellow fever vaccine. (wwwnc.cdc.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— tips.tap-water changed: from ~~In 2019 Uruguay's public health minister said the water supplied by the state utility OSE is safe to drink (“tenemos un agua segura”), and that its quality keeps water-borne diseases rare.~~ to In March 2019 Uruguay's public health minister said “tenemos un agua segura” (we have safe water) and that water-borne diseases such as hepatitis and leptospirosis have a very low prevalence in Uruguay thanks to high water potability. (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from The UK government says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have at least one blank page for an entry stamp. Visa applicants need a passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival in Uruguay, according to the Foreign Ministry. to The UK government says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have at least one blank page for an entry stamp. Uruguay's Foreign Ministry says visa applicants need a passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival in Uruguay. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from ~~The US CDC says Uruguay does not require yellow fever vaccination for entry.~~ to The US CDC says Uruguay's country entry requirements do not require the yellow fever vaccine. (wwwnc.cdc.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from Visa applicants must present a travel booking (reserva de viaje) with the application, according to the Foreign Ministry. No official source we could read states a ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors. to Uruguay's Foreign Ministry lists a travel booking (reserva de viaje) among the requirements for a visa application. No official source we could read states a ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors. (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from Visa applicants must show proof of economic solvency with the application, according to the Foreign Ministry. No official source we could read publishes an amount, or a funds requirement for visa-exempt visitors. to Uruguay's Foreign Ministry lists an invitation letter or hotel booking and economic solvency among the requirements for a visa application. No official source we could read publishes an amount, or a funds requirement for visa-exempt visitors. (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~Cash, precious metals or other monetary instruments worth USD 10,000 or more (or the equivalent) must be declared to customs on entry and exit.~~ to Uruguay's customs service (Dirección Nacional de Aduanas) says anyone not under Central Bank control must declare to it the transport across the border of cash, precious metals or other monetary instruments worth USD 10,000 or more. (aduanas.gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from The UK government's travel advice says it is illegal for visitors to import fruit, vegetables, animals or dairy products and their derivatives, flammable materials, alkaloids, narcotics or obscene objects, and that you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. to The UK government's travel advice says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, and that it is illegal for visitors to import fruits, vegetables, animals or dairy products and their derivatives, flammable materials, alkaloids, narcotics, obscene objects, and subversive or pornographic material. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK government says street crime happens in Montevideo, including mugging and robbery (sometimes armed), that criminals regularly break into cars left on the street, and that crime rates are generally lower in other parts of Uruguay. The Government of Canada advises a high degree of caution in Montevideo due to crime and says petty crime, muggings and armed robbery are more common in places including the Ciudad Vieja. to The UK government says street crime happens in Montevideo, including mugging and robbery (sometimes armed), that criminals regularly break into cars left on the street, and that crime rates are generally lower in other parts of Uruguay. The Government of Canada says to exercise a high degree of caution in Montevideo due to crime, and that petty crime, muggings and armed robbery are more common in places including La Ciudad Vieja (the Old City). (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uruguay— visaTypes.tourist-embassy.feeNotes changed: from ~~3 consular pesos (USD 42), charged only if the visa is granted; official and diplomatic passports pay nothing. The Foreign Ministry says consular fees change on 1 January each year.~~ to 3 consular pesos (USD 42), charged only if the visa is granted; official and diplomatic passports pay nothing. The Foreign Ministry says the price of consular procedures changes on 1 January each year. (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— summary changed: from Uzbekistan admits citizens of the countries on the Foreign Ministry's visa-free list (updated 1 June 2026) — including EU countries, the UK, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Australia and New Zealand — without a visa. Nationalities on the eVisa portal's list can use the USD 20 eVisa, and the rest apply at an Uzbek embassy. to Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry says foreign citizens need an entry visa except citizens of countries with a visa-free regime, which it lists — up to 30 days for countries including Australia, Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. It says citizens of the countries in its Appendix 1 can obtain an electronic visa at e-visa.gov.uz, for which the portal gives a fee of USD 20 for single entry; the portal tells nationals of countries not on that list to contact an Uzbek Foreign Ministry office abroad. (gov.uz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— faq.need-visa changed: from Citizens of the countries on the Foreign Ministry's visa-free list (updated 1 June 2026), including EU countries, the UK, Switzerland, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Türkiye, Malaysia, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, enter visa-free. Nationalities on the eVisa portal's list, among them India, Vietnam, Thailand and Egypt, apply for the USD 20 eVisa at e-visa.gov.uz; nationalities the portal does not list apply at an Uzbek embassy. to Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry lists the countries whose citizens have a visa-free regime, including Australia, Austria, Canada, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the United States (up to 30 days); the page was last updated on 1 June 2026. It lists countries whose citizens can obtain an electronic visa, among them Egypt, India, Thailand and Vietnam; the eVisa portal gives a fee of USD 20 for single entry and tells nationals of countries not on the list to contact an Uzbek Foreign Ministry office abroad. (gov.uz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— faq.us-citizens changed: from ~~No. The Foreign Ministry lists US citizens as visa-free for up to 30 days. For a longer stay, the Ministry says a foreign citizen must obtain one of Uzbekistan's entry visas.~~ to No. Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry lists the United States of America under its visa-free regime of up to 30 days, and says that to stay more than 30 days a foreign citizen must obtain one of Uzbekistan's entry visas. (gov.uz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— faq.evisa-how changed: from Apply at e-visa.gov.uz with a passport scan and photo. The single-entry eVisa costs USD 20; the portal says applications are considered within two working days, and the eVisa allows a stay of up to 30 days and is valid for entry within 90 days. Double-entry and multiple-entry versions cost USD 35 and USD 50. to The eVisa portal says you apply online, uploading a facial photo and a copy of the passport data page, at least 3 working days before the planned date of arrival. The fee is USD 20 for single entry, USD 35 for double entry and USD 50 for multiple entry; applications are considered within 2 working days, the eVisa allows a stay of up to 30 days, and it is valid for entry within 90 days from the date of registration. (e-visa.gov.uz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— faq.registration-faq changed: from Yes. The UK Foreign Office says you must register within 3 days of arrival; hotels register their guests, and private hosts register you with the local OVIR or on the Emehmon electronic system. It says the authorities require a full record of where you have stayed on departure, and that missing or late registration can bring a fine for each day and possible deportation. to Yes. The UK government says you must register with the local district OVIR within 3 days of your arrival; hotel staff register guests, and private hosts register you with their local OVIR or on the Emehmon electronic system. It says that if you are unable to account for your whereabouts or fail to get registered, you could get a fine for each day that is missing or late and possibly be deported. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— faq.stay-length changed: from The standard visa-free regime allows up to 30 days from crossing the border. Citizens of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine have a visa-free regime of unlimited duration, and Kyrgyz citizens get 60 days. The eVisa allows stays of up to 30 days; for longer stays the Foreign Ministry says an entry visa is needed. to Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry says the 30-day and 60-day visa-free regimes run from the moment of crossing the state border. It lists Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine with a visa-free regime of unlimited duration, Tajikistan with up to 30 days and Kyrgyzstan with up to 60 days. The eVisa allows a stay of up to 30 days; for longer stays the Ministry says an entry visa is needed. (gov.uz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— tips.registration changed: from The UK Foreign Office says you must register within 3 days of arrival and that hotels register their guests; private hosts register you through their local OVIR or the Emehmon system. Canada's travel advice says the registration slip may be requested when you leave. to The UK government says you must register with the local district OVIR within 3 days of your arrival, that hotel staff register guests, and that private hosts register you with their local OVIR or on the Emehmon system. Canada's travel advice says the registration slip may be requested upon leaving Uzbekistan. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— tips.drones changed: from ~~Do not bring a drone without a licence: the UK FCDO says importing or using one without permission can lead to a fine or prison sentence and confiscation.~~ to The UK government says the import and use of drones in Uzbekistan is largely prohibited, that you must get a licence to import one and permission to use it before you arrive, and that without permission you can be fined or get a prison sentence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— tips.money-exchange changed: from The UK FCDO advises changing money only through official exchange booths. The Government of Canada says money can be exchanged at official counters at international airports, banks and major hotels, and that buying currency on the black market is illegal and may result in extortion or jail. to The UK government says to change money only through official exchange booths and that it is illegal to change money on the black market, with harsh penalties. Canada's travel advice says you can exchange money at official exchange counters at international airports or at any bank and major hotel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you arrive in Uzbekistan.~~ to The UK government says that to enter Uzbekistan your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Uzbekistan. Canada's travel advice tells travellers to get insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays. to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Uzbekistan. Canada's travel advice tells travellers to get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from The UK Foreign Office says cash of USD 10,000 or more must be declared on entry on the written customs declaration, filled in in two copies that customs sign and stamp, that you cannot leave with more foreign currency than you brought in, and that undeclared currency may be confiscated. Canada's travel advice gives the declaration threshold as foreign currency above USD 2,000. to The UK government says you need to complete a customs declaration on entry if you bring in significant amounts of money, the threshold being 10,000 US dollars, in two copies that customs officials sign and stamp; that undeclared currency may be confiscated; and that you cannot leave with more foreign currency than you brought. Canada's travel advice says you must declare any foreign currency equivalent to more than USD 2,000. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from The UK FCDO says importing and using drones is largely prohibited: you need a licence to import one and permission to use it before you arrive, or you can be fined or imprisoned and the equipment confiscated. to The UK government says the import and use of drones in Uzbekistan is largely prohibited: you must get a licence to import one and permission to use it before you arrive, and without permission you can be fined or get a prison sentence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from The UK FCDO says to check Uzbekistan's lists of prohibited and restricted medicines before travel, carry a doctor's prescription for prescription medicines and declare them on your customs declaration form. Some medicines sold without prescription in the UK, including codeine, cause problems on entry, and undeclared possession can lead to civil or criminal proceedings. to The UK government says to check Uzbekistan's lists of prohibited and restricted medicines before travel, to bring a doctor's prescription for prescription medicines and declare them on your customs declaration form, and that some non-prescription medicines in the UK, including codeine, cause problems on entry. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— countryFacts.payments changed: from The UK FCDO says internationally issued credit cards are not widely accepted outside Tashkent and the main cities, very few ATMs outside the main cities accept international cards, and you should bring enough cash or withdraw it in a main city before travelling to the regions. The Government of Canada says cards are accepted mainly in larger hotels, restaurants and cafés in major cities. to The UK government says internationally issued credit cards are not widely accepted outside Tashkent and the main cities, that very few ATMs outside the main cities accept international cards, and to bring enough cash or withdraw it in a main city before travelling to the regions. The Government of Canada says credit cards are not widely accepted, except in larger hotels, restaurants and cafés in major cities. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK government says pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in crowded places such as bazaars and on public transport, that terrorist attacks cannot be ruled out, and that you must carry your passport at all times because police often carry out checks. to The UK government says pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common, especially in crowded places like bazaars and on public transport, that terrorist attacks in Uzbekistan cannot be ruled out, and that you must carry your passport with you at all times. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~No official seasonal guidance. The Government of Canada says summers are usually hot and dry, often above 40°C, winters are cold, and the rainy season usually runs from November to May.~~ to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. The Government of Canada says summers are usually hot and dry with temperatures often exceeding 40 C, winters are cold, and the rainy season usually extends from November to May. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes changed: from USD 20 single entry; USD 35 double entry and USD 50 multiple entry, per the Foreign Ministry's consular fee tariff and the eVisa portal. The portal's terms say an application is considered within 2 working days, not counting the day it is filed, and that you must apply at least 3 working days before the planned date of arrival. to The Foreign Ministry's consular fee list and the eVisa portal give USD 20 for single entry, USD 35 for double entry and USD 50 for multiple entry. The portal's terms say an application is considered within 2 working days, not counting the day it is filed, and that you must apply at least 3 working days before the planned date of arrival. (gov.uz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Uzbekistan— visaTypes.embassy-tourist.feeNotes changed: from ~~Consular fee for a 30-day tourist visa; USD 10 more for each additional entry. Missions also charge a service fee that depends on where you apply.~~ to The Foreign Ministry's consular fee list gives USD 40 for a 30-day tourist visa, increasing by USD 10 for each additional entry, and says fees are also charged at issuance to cover actual processing costs, depending on where the visa is processed. (gov.uz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (summary) changed: from Vanuatu waives visas for citizens of the countries and territories on the Department of Immigration and Passport Services' exemption list (as of 8 October 2026) — including the whole EU, the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, China, India and its Pacific neighbors — for stays of up to 120 days, while everyone else applies in advance, either for a visitor visa valid for up to 30 days or for a tourist visa of up to 120 days. to Vanuatu's Department of Immigration and Passport Services lists the countries that do not need a visitor visa (exempted countries) — among them the US, the UK, France, Germany, China, India, Australia and New Zealand — whose travellers can obtain a tourist visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 120 days; travellers from non-exempted countries must apply in advance, either for a tourist visa or for a visitor visa of up to 30 days. (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (faq.do-i-need-visa) changed: from It depends on your passport. Citizens of the countries on the Department of Immigration's exemption list — among them all EU states, the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, India, South Africa and Vanuatu's Pacific neighbors — are visa-exempt for stays of up to 120 days. Nationalities not on the exemption list apply before traveling, either for a visitor visa valid for up to 30 days (7,420 VUV) or for a non-extendable tourist visa of up to 120 days (5,150 VUV). to It depends on your passport. Vanuatu's Department of Immigration lists the exempted countries — among them the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, China, India, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and South Africa — whose travellers can obtain a tourist visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 120 days. Travellers from non-exempted countries must apply in advance, either for a visitor visa of up to 30 days (7,420 VUV) or for a tourist visa of up to 120 days without extension (5,150 VUV). (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)