Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (faq.how-long-can-i-stay) changed: from ~~Up to 120 days for visa-exempt nationalities, granted on arrival as a tourist visa. The Department of Immigration says it cannot be extended and you must leave before the 120 days expire.~~ to Up to 120 days for travellers from exempted countries, who can obtain a tourist visa on arrival provided they meet the grant criteria. The Department of Immigration says the tourist visa does not allow extensions and the holder must depart before the 120-day period expires. (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (faq.eu-waiver-suspended) changed: from Yes. The EU suspended its short-stay visa-waiver agreement with Vanuatu in whole over Vanuatu's investor citizenship schemes (Council Decision (EU) 2022/2198), and EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Vanuatu among the nationalities that need a visa for the Schengen area. Vanuatu's Department of Immigration still lists every EU state as visa-exempt. to Yes. The EU suspended in whole its short-stay visa-waiver agreement with Vanuatu (Council Decision (EU) 2022/2198), citing Vanuatu's investor citizenship schemes, and EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Vanuatu in Annex I, whose nationals need a visa to cross the EU's external borders. Vanuatu's Department of Immigration still lists EU states such as France, Germany and Italy among its exempted countries. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (faq.evisa-how) changed: from The Department of Immigration says visitor visa applicants must be outside Vanuatu when they apply, and lists a certified copy of the passport bio-data page, evidence of a return ticket, and funds or income of at least 40,000 vatu a month or support from family or friends in Vanuatu. Its page links an online application. No processing time is published. to The Department of Immigration says visitor visa applicants must be outside Vanuatu when they apply, and must provide a certified copy of the passport bio-data page and all used pages, evidence of a return ticket or other arranged transport from Vanuatu within 30 days of arrival, and funds or income of at least 40,000 vatu a month or evidence of support from family or friends in Vanuatu. Its page links an online application. No official source we could read states a processing time. (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (faq.what-at-border) changed: from A passport valid for more than 6 months on the date you arrive and a return airline ticket, according to the Department of Immigration, which also lists a confirmed accommodation or local address. Visitor-visa applicants must also show funds of at least 40,000 vatu for each month of the stay, or support from family or friends in Vanuatu; the tourist visa that exempted nationals get on arrival requires the financial means to support yourself, with no amount published. to The Department of Immigration says non-citizens arriving must produce a passport valid for more than 6 months at the time of arrival, a return airline ticket and a confirmed accommodation or local address, plus a valid visa for persons from non-exempt countries. Visitor-visa applicants must also show funds of at least 40,000 vatu a month, or support from family or friends in Vanuatu; the tourist visa criteria include having the financial means to support yourself and any dependants, and no official source we could read states an amount for it. (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (tips.eu-suspension-direction) changed: from The EU suspended its visa-waiver agreement with Vanuatu in whole over Vanuatu's investor citizenship schemes (Council Decision (EU) 2022/2198), and EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Vanuatu among the nationalities that need a visa. Vanuatu's Department of Immigration still lists every EU state as visa-exempt. to The EU suspended in whole its visa-waiver agreement with Vanuatu (Council Decision (EU) 2022/2198), citing Vanuatu's investor citizenship schemes, and EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Vanuatu among the nationalities that need a visa. Vanuatu's Department of Immigration still lists EU states such as France, Germany and Italy among its exempted countries. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (tips.cyclone-season) changed: from The UK FCDO says the tropical cyclone season normally runs from November to May, though cyclones can happen at any time of year, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, landslides and road closures. to The UK FCDO says the tropical cyclone season normally runs from November to May, but cyclones can happen throughout the year, with a greater risk of strong winds, heavy rains, flooding, landslides and road closures during the season. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (tips.volcano-safety) changed: from The UK FCDO lists active volcanoes on Ambae, Ambrym, Epi, Gaua, Lopevi, Tanna and Vanua Lava, and says alert levels can change unexpectedly and may stop access to an island. Check current levels with the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department and the latest advice with the Vanuatu Tourism Office before you go. to The UK FCDO lists active volcanoes on Ambae, Ambrym, Epi, Gaua, Lopevi, Tanna and Vanua Lava, and says alert levels can change unexpectedly and you may not be able to access an island if a volcano is active. It advises contacting the Vanuatu Tourism Office for the latest advice before travelling to an area with volcanoes, and checking Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department updates on seismic activity. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (tips.custom-fees) changed: from The UK FCDO says local customs are strictly observed and should be respected, that beachwear should not be worn away from beaches and hotels, and that some kava bars (nakamals), particularly outside Port Vila, do not welcome women. It also says to always ask permission before photographing people. to The UK FCDO says local customs are strictly observed and should be respected, that beachwear should not be worn away from beaches and hotels, and that some kava bars (nakamals), particularly outside Port Vila, do not welcome women. It also says to always get permission before photographing people. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity) changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months on the date you arrive in Vanuatu.~~ to Vanuatu's Department of Immigration says a non-citizen's passport must be valid for more than 6 months at the time of arrival. (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (entryRequirements.vaccinations.malaria-prophylaxis) changed: from ~~Malaria is transmitted in Vanuatu, mainly P. vivax, and the CDC recommends that travellers take prescription medicine to prevent malaria and talk to their doctor about which medication to take.~~ to The US CDC lists P. vivax as the main malaria species in Vanuatu, recommends that travellers take prescription medicine to prevent malaria, and says to talk to your doctor about which medication to take. (wwwnc.cdc.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance) changed: from ~~No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Vanuatu. The UK Foreign Office advises having travel insurance that covers local treatment and unexpected medical evacuation.~~ to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Vanuatu. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket) changed: from ~~The Department of Immigration lists a return airline ticket, and a confirmed accommodation or local address, among the documents non-citizens must produce on arrival.~~ to The Department of Immigration lists a return airline ticket on arrival, and a confirmed accommodation or local address, among the documents non-citizens arriving in Vanuatu must produce for inspection. (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds) changed: from The Department of Immigration lists having the financial means to support oneself and any dependents among the criteria for a tourist visa, which exempted nationals obtain on arrival provided they meet the grant criteria. Visitor visa applicants must show funds or income of at least 40,000 vatu per month of the stay, or evidence of support from family or friends in Vanuatu. No sum is published for the tourist visa. to The Department of Immigration lists having the financial means to support oneself and any dependants in Vanuatu among the criteria for a tourist visa, which travellers from exempted countries can obtain on arrival provided they meet the grant criteria. Visitor visa applicants must show funds or income of at least 40,000 vatu per month of the stay, or evidence of support from family or friends in Vanuatu. No official source we could read states a sum for the tourist visa. (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (countryFacts.safety) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says the risk of crime is generally low, but there have been burglaries accompanied by violence and some street crime and attacks on foreign nationals, including tourists at nightclubs and bars in Port Vila. It says Vanuatu is in an active seismic region where volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis are possible, and that the tropical cyclone season normally runs from November to May. to The UK Foreign Office says the risk of crime is generally low, but there have been burglaries accompanied by violence and some instances of street crime and attacks on foreign nationals, including on tourists at nightclubs and bars in Port Vila. It says Vanuatu is in an active seismic region where volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis are possible, and that the tropical cyclone season normally runs from November to May. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit) changed: from No official seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK FCDO says the tropical cyclone season normally runs from November to May, though cyclones can happen at any time of year, and Canada says the rainy season runs from November to April. to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK FCDO says the tropical cyclone season normally runs from November to May, but cyclones can happen throughout the year, and Canada says the rainy (monsoon) season occurs from November to April. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes) changed: from Visa application charge for the visitor visa, which the Department says is valid for a maximum of 30 days; applicants must be outside Vanuatu when they apply. The Department separately lists a tourist visa of up to 120 days, without extensions, with a 5,150 VUV charge for non-exempted countries. to Visa application charge for the visitor visa, which the Department says is valid for a maximum of 30 days; applicants must be outside Vanuatu when they apply. The Department separately lists a tourist visa with a maximum stay of 120 days, without extension, with a 5,150 VUV charge for non-exempted countries. (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Free text (visaTypes.tourist-visa.feeNotes) changed: from ~~Visa application charge for nationals of non-exempted countries; nationals of exempted countries are granted the tourist visa on arrival.~~ to Visa application charge for non-exempted countries; travellers from exempted countries can obtain the tourist visa on arrival, provided they meet the grant criteria. (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vanuatu— Official sentences behind free text changed: from ~~(none)~~ to entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— summary rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The U.S. State Department says Vatican City lies fully within Rome, Italy, and that there is no passport control at its border with Rome. In Italy, EU citizens need no visa, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without one, and other nationals need a Schengen short-stay visa. to The U.S. State Department says Vatican City is a city-state fully within Rome, Italy, with an open border agreement with Italy, so there is no passport control at its border with Rome. Under EU law, no entry visa may be imposed on Union citizens; nationals of the countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries listed in Annex I must hold a visa when crossing the external borders of the Member States. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— faq.need-visa rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The U.S. State Department says Vatican City lies fully within Rome, Italy, and that there is no passport control at its border with Rome. In Italy, EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa, and other nationals need a Schengen short-stay visa. to The U.S. State Department says Vatican City is a city-state fully within Rome, Italy, with an open border agreement with Italy, so there is no passport control at its border with Rome. Under EU law, no entry visa may be imposed on Union citizens; nationals of the countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries listed in Annex I must hold a visa when crossing the external borders of the Member States. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— faq.passport-stamp rewritten to its official sentences changed: from No official source we read describes a Vatican entry stamp. The U.S. State Department says there is no passport control at Vatican City's border with Rome; any Schengen stamp or EES record comes from the border where you enter the Schengen Area. to No official source we read describes a Vatican entry stamp. The U.S. State Department says there is no passport control at Vatican City's border with Rome. The EU's Entry/Exit System website says that when you arrive at a Schengen border crossing point for the first time 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. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— faq.how-long rewritten to its official sentences changed: from No official page we could read sets a length of stay for Vatican City itself. The U.S. State Department says there is no passport control at its border with Rome; in Italy, visa-exempt visitors can stay 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. to No official page we could read sets a length of stay for Vatican City itself. The U.S. State Department says there is no passport control at its border with Rome. Under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, nationals of the countries listed in its Annex II are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— faq.etias-needed rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The EU's official ETIAS website does not list Vatican City among the 30 European countries that will require ETIAS, but it lists Italy. It also says holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See will not need ETIAS. ETIAS is not yet in operation; the fee will be EUR 20, and the EU says its ETIAS website is the only official EU website for submitting applications directly. to The EU's official ETIAS website lists the 30 European countries that require visa-exempt travellers to have an ETIAS travel authorisation; Italy is on the list and Vatican City is not. Among those who do not need one it names holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See. It says ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are collected, and that ETIAS will cost EUR 20. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— tips.book-ahead rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The Vatican Museums say the only official site for buying tickets online is tickets.museivaticani.va, and warn of scam websites using similar domains that may charge much higher prices.~~ to The Vatican Museums say the only official site for purchasing tickets online is tickets.museivaticani.va, and warn of potential scams and websites that use domains similar to the official one, which may charge significantly higher prices. (museivaticani.va )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— entryRequirements.passportValidity rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The U.S. State Department says there is no passport control at Vatican City's border with Rome. To enter Italy, non-EU passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond departure from the Schengen Area and issued within the last 10 years. to The U.S. State Department says there is no passport control at Vatican City's border with Rome. Under the Schengen Borders Code, a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States and must have been issued within the previous 10 years. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— entryRequirements.travelInsurance rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Travelers who need a Schengen visa for Italy must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors.~~ to Under the EU Visa Code, applicants for a Schengen visa must prove that they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, with a minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— entryRequirements.onwardTicket rewritten to its official sentences changed: from No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required to enter Italy, through which Vatican City is reached. The Schengen Borders Code (Annex I) lists a return or round-trip ticket among the supporting documents a border guard may ask a third-country national for. to No official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required to enter Italy. The Schengen Borders Code says Annex I contains a non-exhaustive list of supporting documents a border guard may request from a third-country national, and that list includes a return or round-trip ticket. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Under the Schengen Borders Code, non-EU visitors entering the Schengen Area, which they cross to reach Vatican City through Italy, must have sufficient means of subsistence for the intended stay and for the return to their country of origin or transit to a third country. to Under the Schengen Borders Code, third-country nationals entering the Schengen Area must have sufficient means of subsistence, both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to their country of origin or transit to a third country into which they are certain to be admitted, or be in a position to acquire such means lawfully. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— entryRequirements.declarations.ees rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically in the EU Entry/Exit System when they first cross a Schengen external border; the U.S. State Department says there is no passport control at Vatican City's border with Rome. The UK government's travel advice for Italy says there is no cost for EES registration. to The EU's Entry/Exit System website says that when you arrive at a border crossing point for the first time since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints. The U.S. State Department says there is no passport control at Vatican City's border with Rome. The UK government's travel advice for Italy says there is no cost for EES registration. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— entryRequirements.declarations.etias rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The EU's official ETIAS website lists Italy, but not Vatican City, among the 30 European countries that will require visa-exempt travelers to hold an ETIAS travel authorization. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The EU says its ETIAS website is the only official EU website for submitting applications directly. to The EU's official ETIAS website lists the 30 European countries that require visa-exempt travellers to have an ETIAS travel authorisation; Italy is on the list and Vatican City is not. It says ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are collected, and that the EU will inform about the start date several months before its launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The EU rule applies on the way in: cash of €10,000 or more must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.~~ to The EU says that if you plan to enter or leave the EU with €10 000 in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies), you must declare it to the customs authorities in the EU country you are entering or leaving. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— countryFacts.safety rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK's travel advice for Italy also covers Vatican City. It says crime levels are generally low but there are higher levels of petty crime, particularly bag-snatching and pickpocketing, in city centres and at major tourist attractions, and advises care on public transport and in crowded areas. to The UK's travel advice for Italy also covers Vatican City. It says crime levels are generally low but there are higher levels of petty crime, particularly bag-snatching and pickpocketing, in city centres and at major tourist attractions, and advises taking care on public transport, in crowded areas and in city centres. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— countryFacts.driving rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The Holy See is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna Convention, according to the UN treaty records. No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. to The UN treaty records list the Holy See as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 5 October 1953) and as a signatory of the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (8 November 1968), with no ratification recorded. 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, 2026Vatican City— countryFacts.driving.idp rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The Holy See is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna Convention, according to the UN treaty records.~~ to The UN treaty records list the Holy See as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 5 October 1953) and as a signatory of the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (8 November 1968), with no ratification recorded. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The EU Visa Code sets the fee: EUR 90, or EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 11.~~ to The EU Visa Code sets the fee at EUR 90; children from the age of six years and below the age of 12 years pay EUR 45, and the fee is waived for children under six years. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences 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 Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement: the fee for processing visa applications is EUR 35, and it is waived for listed categories of persons, among them pensioners and children under the age of 12. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences 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 Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement: the fee for processing visa applications is EUR 35, and it is waived for listed categories of persons, among them pensioners and children under the age of 12. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences 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 Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement: the fee for processing visa applications is EUR 35, or EUR 70 where the applicant has requested a decision within two days of submission and the consulate has accepted; it is waived for listed categories of persons, among them children under the age of 12. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended certain provisions of the agreement for members of Belarusian official delegations, of the national and regional Governments and Parliaments of Belarus, and of its Constitutional and Supreme Courts. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75 % of the fee charged under the applicable legislation; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. to Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021: the fee for processing visa applications is 75 % of the amount charged under the applicable domestic legislation; children who are at least 12 but below 18 years old are charged 50 % of that fee, and no fee is collected from listed categories, among them children under 12 years of age. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences 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 The EU Visa Code sets the fee at EUR 90; children from the age of six years and below the age of 12 years pay EUR 45, and the fee is waived for children under six years. Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500 suspended the EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement in whole as regards citizens of the Russian Federation from 12 September 2022. 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, 2026Vatican City— entryRequirements.travelInsurance rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Under the EU Visa Code, applicants for a Schengen visa must prove that they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, with a minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors. to Under the EU Visa Code, applicants for a Schengen visa must prove that they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Vatican City— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The EU says that if you plan to enter or leave the EU with €10 000 in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies), you must declare it to the customs authorities in the EU country you are entering or leaving. to The EU says that if you plan to enter or leave the EU with €10,000 in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies), you must declare it to the customs authorities in the EU country you are entering or leaving. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— summary changed: from Venezuela admits citizens of the countries on the Foreign Ministry's tourist visa exemption list — including the EU, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay — visa-free when they arrive by air, while everyone else, United States passport holders included, needs a tourist visa, which the Foreign Ministry now also issues electronically. The United Kingdom advises against all but essential travel and the United States says to reconsider travel, with both warning against any travel to the border regions. to Venezuela's Foreign Ministry lists the countries whose citizens are exempt from the tourist visa when entering by air — including Germany, Spain, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Japan, Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay. The US Embassy says visas are required for US citizens and that the Foreign Ministry has introduced electronic visa applications. The United Kingdom advises against all but essential travel to most of Venezuela and the United States says to reconsider travel, with both advising against travel to the border regions. (mppre.gob.ve )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— faq.do-i-need-visa changed: from It depends on your passport. Citizens of the EU and EEA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay enter visa-free for tourism when they arrive by air. Canadian and United States passport holders need a visa, as does everyone not on the Foreign Ministry's exemption list — including Chile, Peru, Panama, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Apply online through the Foreign Ministry's Cancillería Digital portal, where the approved visa is downloaded, electronically signed. to It depends on your passport. Venezuela's Foreign Ministry lists the countries whose citizens are exempt from the tourist visa when entering by air, including Germany, Spain, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay. The US Embassy says visas are required for US citizens, and Canada's travel advice says Canadians need a tourist visa. The Foreign Ministry's Cancillería Digital manual says the approved application is received electronically signed. (mppre.gob.ve )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— faq.us-citizens changed: from The US government says to reconsider travel (Level 3) and not to travel to the Colombian border region and several states. A visa is required, and the US Embassy in Caracas points US citizens to the Foreign Ministry's electronic visa, applied for online and sent by email. The US embassy in Caracas has not yet resumed full operations: routine consular services are suspended and emergency help is not available outside Caracas. to The US government rates Venezuela Level 3 (reconsider travel) and says not to travel to the Venezuela–Colombia border region and several states. The US Embassy says visas are required for US citizens, that the Foreign Ministry has introduced electronic visa applications, and that approved applicants receive their visas by email. The US State Department says routine consular services remain suspended and that emergency services are not available to US citizens outside Caracas. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— faq.how-long-stay changed: from Venezuela's Foreign Ministry publishes no fixed visa-free stay: its exemption list gives none. The UK government tells British visitors they can stay up to 90 days on a tourist card issued on arrival, and can apply at a SAIME office for an extension of up to 90 days before it expires. to Venezuela's Foreign Ministry exemption list gives no length of stay. The UK government tells British visitors arriving by air that they can stay up to 90 days visa-free on a tourist card issued on arrival, and can apply at a SAIME office for an extension of up to 90 days before it expires. (mppre.gob.ve )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— faq.money changed: from Canada's travel advice says US dollars are widely accepted, advises carrying small bank notes, and says that cash withdrawals from foreign bank accounts at ATMs are not possible and that many ATMs don't accept international credit cards. The UK says most local businesses accept bolívars, US dollars or international cards, though some card machines don't work with foreign cards. to Canada's travel advice says US dollars are widely accepted, advises carrying small bank notes, and says cash withdrawals from foreign bank accounts at ATMs are not possible and many ATMs don't accept international credit cards. The UK says most local businesses accept payment in local currency, US dollars or by international card, though some card machines do not work with international cards. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— faq.is-it-safe changed: from The US State Department says violent crime, armed robbery and kidnapping occur, and the UK says foreigners including Europeans have been detained and accused of terrorism, that electricity, water and fuel can be limited, and that illegal armed groups are active in the border states. The United Kingdom advises against all but essential travel to the country and the United States says to reconsider travel; the UK says travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against its advice. to The US State Department says violent crimes such as homicide, armed robbery and kidnapping occur, and the UK says some foreign nationals, including Europeans, have been detained and accused of terrorism, that the supply of electricity, water and fuel can be limited, and that illegal armed groups are active in states along the borders. The UK advises against all but essential travel to most of the country and the US says to reconsider travel; the UK says travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against its advice. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— faq.yellow-fever changed: from Only if you arrive from Brazil: a certificate is required of travellers aged 1 or over coming from Brazil or after more than 12 hours' transit there. WHO also recommends vaccination for most of the country outside Caracas, Valencia and Margarita Island. to Only if you arrive from Brazil: WHO's country list gives Venezuela's requirement as proof of vaccination for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from Brazil or who transited more than 12 hours through an airport in Brazil. WHO recommends vaccination for all travellers aged 9 months or over, except those whose itineraries are limited to certain areas, including Caracas, Valencia and Margarita Island. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— tips.travel-advisories changed: from The United States rates Venezuela Level 3 (reconsider travel), with Level 4 (do not travel) for the Colombian border region and several states, and the United Kingdom advises against all but essential travel to the country and against all travel to its border areas and Zulia. The UK says travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against its advice. to The United States rates Venezuela Level 3 (reconsider travel) and says not to travel to the Venezuela–Colombia border region and several states. The United Kingdom advises against all travel within 80 km of the border with Colombia and within 40 km of the borders with Brazil and Guyana, against all travel to Zulia state, and against all but essential travel to the remaining areas; it says travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against its advice. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— tips.us-consular-suspension changed: from The US State Department says the US embassy in Caracas suspended operations on 11 March 2019; a phased resumption began in January 2026, but routine consular services remain suspended. US citizens apply for the Venezuelan visa electronically through the Foreign Ministry's portal, and US emergency help is not available outside Caracas if something goes wrong. to The US State Department says the US Embassy in Caracas suspended operations on 11 March 2019, that a phased resumption began in January 2026, that routine consular services remain suspended, and that emergency services are not available to US citizens outside Caracas. The US Embassy says the Foreign Ministry has introduced electronic visa applications. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— tips.dollars-cash changed: from Canada's travel advice says US dollars are widely accepted, advises carrying small bank notes, and says that cash withdrawals from foreign bank accounts at ATMs are not possible and that you cannot rely on wire transfers for emergency funds. to Canada's travel advice says US dollars are widely accepted, advises carrying small bank notes, and says cash withdrawals from foreign bank accounts at ATMs are not possible and that you cannot rely on wire transfers as a source of emergency funds. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— tips.entry-stamp-days changed: from Venezuela's Foreign Ministry publishes no fixed visa-free stay. The UK says you can apply at a SAIME office for an extension of up to 90 days before your tourist card and entry stamp expire, and that if you overstay you may be arrested and fined when trying to leave. to Venezuela's Foreign Ministry exemption list gives no length of stay. The UK government says you can apply at any SAIME office for an extension of up to 90 days before your tourist card and entry stamp expire, and that if you overstay you may be arrested and fined when trying to leave. (mppre.gob.ve )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— tips.border-crossings changed: from The UK advises against all travel within 80 km of the border with Colombia and within 40 km of the borders with Brazil and Guyana, says drug traffickers and illegal armed groups are active there, and advises against crossing between Venezuela and Colombia by land. to The UK government advises against all travel within 80 km of the border with Colombia and within 40 km of the borders with Brazil and Guyana, and says illegal armed groups and criminal gangs are active in states along Venezuela's borders. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from The UK government tells British travellers their passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date they plan to leave Venezuela. Venezuela's Foreign Ministry lists a passport with at least six months' validity as mandatory for a visa application. to The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Venezuela. Venezuela's Foreign Ministry lists a passport with at least six months' validity as mandatory for a tourist visa application. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required of travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from Brazil, or who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport in Brazil. WHO also recommends vaccination for most travellers aged 9 months or over, except those staying only in Caracas, Valencia, Margarita Island and a few other low-risk areas. to WHO's country list gives Venezuela's requirement as proof of yellow fever vaccination for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from Brazil, and for travellers who transited more than 12 hours through an airport in Brazil. WHO recommends vaccination for all travellers aged 9 months or over, except those whose itineraries are limited to certain areas, including Caracas, Valencia and Margarita Island. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— entryRequirements.vaccinations.malaria changed: from Not an entry requirement. WHO reports high malaria risk all year in parts of Amazonas, Bolívar, Delta Amacuro and Sucre states, moderate risk in Zulia and low risk in Anzoátegui and Monagas, and recommends prevention in risk areas. to WHO's country list says malaria risk is high throughout the year in some areas of Amazonas, Bolívar, Delta Amacuro and Sucre states, moderate in Zulia State and low in Anzoátegui and Monagas states, and recommends prevention in risk areas. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Venezuela. The US State Department highly recommends buying travel insurance and says to make sure it includes medical evacuation coverage; it says the healthcare system is recovering from a severe crisis, with critical shortages of medicines and broken equipment. to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Venezuela. The US State Department highly recommends buying travel insurance and says to make sure it includes medical evacuation coverage; it says the healthcare system is recovering from a state of severe crisis, with critical shortages of medicines and broken equipment. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from Venezuela's Foreign Ministry lists proof of economic solvency (a bank statement) as a required document ("obligatorio") for a tourist visa application; it publishes no amount. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay. to Venezuela's Foreign Ministry lists proof of economic solvency (a bank statement) as mandatory for a tourist visa application; no official source we could read states an amount. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay. (mppre.gob.ve )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~Declare cash or travellers cheques worth USD 10,000 or more when you enter Venezuela; tax is charged on the excess. Goods worth more than USD 1,000, personal luggage included, must also be declared.~~ to The UK government says to declare cash or travellers cheques worth 10,000 US dollars or more when entering Venezuela, and that tax is payable on the excess. It says goods, including personal luggage, worth more than 1,000 US dollars must also be declared. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~The UK and Canada say you must declare goods, including personal luggage, worth more than USD 1,000, and that import tax may be due if the goods appear new.~~ to The UK government says you must declare any goods, including personal luggage, worth more than 1,000 US dollars and may have to pay import tax if your goods appear to be new; Canada's travel advice says imports worth more than US$1,000 must be declared. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK advises against all travel within 80 km of the Colombian border and 40 km of the Brazilian and Guyanese borders, to Zulia state, the Orinoco Mining Arc and the area south of the Orinoco in Delta Amacuro, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the country. The United States rates Venezuela Level 3 (reconsider travel) for crime, kidnapping, terrorism and poor health care, and Level 4 (do not travel) for the Colombian border region, Amazonas, Apure, Táchira and Guárico states, Aragua outside Maracay and rural Bolívar. Violent crime, armed robbery and kidnapping occur; foreigners, including Europeans, have been detained and accused of terrorism, and arrivals can be held for hours or days for questioning. The UK says the supply of electricity, water and fuel can be limited, particularly outside Caracas. After the June 2026 earthquakes La Guaira was declared a disaster zone under military control. The UK says consular access and support may be severely limited. to The UK advises against all travel within 80 km of the Colombian border and 40 km of the Brazilian and Guyanese borders, to Zulia state and to the Orinoco Mining Arc, and against all but essential travel to the remaining areas. The United States rates Venezuela Level 3 (reconsider travel) because of crime, kidnapping, terrorism and poor health infrastructure, and says not to travel to the Venezuela–Colombia border region and the states of Amazonas, Apure, Guárico and Táchira, Aragua outside Maracay and rural Bolívar. The UK says some foreign nationals, including Europeans, have been detained and accused of terrorism, that electricity, water and fuel supplies can be limited, particularly outside Caracas, that after the earthquakes on 24 June La Guaira was declared a disaster zone under military control, and that consular access and support may be severely limited. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from Canada's travel advice gives Venezuela's rainy season as May to December, and the UK says the June-to-November hurricane season affects parts of northern Venezuela. The CIA World Factbook describes a hot, humid tropical climate that is more moderate in the highlands. to Canada's travel advice says Venezuela's rainy season extends from May to December, and the UK says the hurricane season runs from June to November and affects parts of northern Venezuela. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Venezuela— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from Venezuela's Foreign Ministry lists proof of economic solvency (a bank statement) as mandatory for a tourist visa application; no official source we could read states an amount. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay. to Venezuela's Foreign Ministry lists proof of economic solvency (a bank statement) as required ("obligatorio") for a tourist visa application; no official source we could read states an amount. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay. (travelrequirements.info )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— summary changed: from Zambia's Department of Immigration lists the nationalities that need no visa — including the US, UK and the EU — and entitles visitors to 90 days in any 12 months. Other nationalities can either get a visa on arrival or from a Zambian mission, or must have a visa approved online before travel; the KAZA UniVisa covers Zambia and Zimbabwe around Victoria Falls. to Zambia's Department of Immigration lists the nationalities that do not require visas — including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, France and Germany — and says visitors are entitled to a free 90-day visit in any 12 months. It lists other nationalities that can get visas on arrival or from Zambian missions, and others whose visas require advance clearance through the online eServices portal; the KAZA UniVisa lets tourists visit Zambia and Zimbabwe on one visa. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— faq.need-visa changed: from Not if your nationality is on the Department of Immigration's list of nationalities that need no visa, which includes the US, UK, EU members, Canada, Australia and Japan. Visitors may stay up to 90 days in any 12 months. Other nationalities either can get a visa on arrival or from a Zambian mission, or must have a visa approved through the official Zambia Immigration e-services portal before travel. to Not if your nationality is on the Department of Immigration's list of nationals who do not require visas, which includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, France and Germany. Visitors are entitled to a free 90-day visit in any 12 months. Other nationalities can get visas on arrival or from Zambian missions, or need advance clearance, applied for online through the eServices portal, before travel. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— faq.kaza-univisa changed: from A joint Zambia–Zimbabwe visa costing USD 50, valid up to 30 days in any 12 months, available to eligible nationalities at Lusaka and Livingstone airports and the Victoria Falls and Kazungula borders, or online in advance for arrival at those Zambian ports. It allows multiple visits to both countries and day trips into Botswana through Kazungula. to Zambia's Department of Immigration says the KAZA UniVisa costs USD 50 and lets tourists visit Zambia and Zimbabwe multiple times on one visa, valid up to 30 days in any 12 months while the holder remains within the two countries, and covers day trips into Botswana through Kazungula. It is available at Kenneth Kaunda and Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula international airports and the Victoria Falls and Kazungula borders, or online, in which case holders must arrive at a Zambian port of entry. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— faq.how-long-stay changed: from Zambia's Department of Immigration says ordinary visitors, business visitors and tourists are entitled to a free 90-day visit in any 12 months, counted from the day of first entry. The days may not all be given at once; the rest can be added free of charge at the nearest immigration office. to Zambia's Department of Immigration says ordinary visitors, business visitors and tourists are entitled to a free 90-day visit in any 12 months from the day of first entry, that the days may not all be given at once, and that the visitor may be required to have them extended at the nearest immigration office, free of charge. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— faq.evisa-process changed: from Apply at eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm, where you register an account, complete the visa form, upload documents and pay by card. A single-entry visa costs USD 25. The Department of Immigration says to bring the approval letter and receipt when you travel; no processing time is published. to The Department of Immigration says you register a user account on the eServices portal, complete the visa application form, upload the required documents and pay by credit or debit card. A single-entry visa costs USD 25. It says to bring your approval letter and receipt when you travel. No official source we could read publishes a processing time. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— faq.yellow-fever changed: from ~~The UK government says you need a yellow fever certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.~~ to The UK government says you must have a certificate to prove you have had a yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— tips.kaza-univisa changed: from Visiting both sides of Victoria Falls? The UK Foreign Office says the KAZA UniVisa costs 50 US dollars, is valid for 30 days, and allows unlimited travel between Zambia and Zimbabwe plus day trips to Botswana. It is sold at Lusaka and Livingstone airports and at the Victoria Falls and Kazungula land borders. to Visiting both sides of Victoria Falls? The UK government says the KAZA UniVisa costs 50 US dollars, is valid for 30 days, and is valid for unlimited travel between Zambia and Zimbabwe and for day trips to Botswana. Zambia's Department of Immigration says it can be obtained at Kenneth Kaunda and Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula international airports and the Victoria Falls and Kazungula borders. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival in Zambia. The Department of Immigration asks visa-on-arrival travellers for at least three full blank pages; the UK FCDO says two.~~ to The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages for entry stamping. Zambia's Department of Immigration says travellers getting a visa on arrival need at least six months' passport validity from the date of entry and at least 3 full blank pages. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever changed: from ~~The UK government says a yellow fever certificate is required if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.~~ to The UK government says you must have a certificate to prove you have had a yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Zambia. The UK Foreign Office says medical facilities are of a lower standard than in the UK and basic in rural areas, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds for treatment and repatriation. to No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Zambia. The UK government says medical facilities throughout Zambia are of a lower standard than in the UK and facilities in rural areas are basic, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds for medical treatment and repatriation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from Zambia's Department of Immigration says travellers getting a visa on arrival who arrive by air must hold a valid return air ticket. No official source we could read states an onward-ticket rule for visa-free visitors. to Zambia's Department of Immigration says nationals who do not require visas, like other non-citizens and non-residents arriving by air, must be in possession of valid return air tickets, and that visa-on-arrival travellers arriving by air must also hold valid return air tickets. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published. Travellers getting a visa on arrival who arrive by land or water must have enough money for their stay in Zambia and their departure.~~ to Zambia's Department of Immigration says non-citizens and non-residents arriving by land or water, including nationals who do not require visas, must have enough funds for their stay in and departure from Zambia. No official source we could read states an amount. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from Declare Zambian kwacha and foreign currency worth more than USD 5,000 when you arrive and when you leave, according to Australia's travel advice; this covers all forms of currency, not only cash. No Zambian government page we could read states the threshold. to No official source we could read states a currency declaration threshold for Zambia. (travelrequirements.info )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from ~~The Government of Canada says you must obtain authorization from the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority to fly a drone in Zambia.~~ to The Government of Canada says that to fly drones in Zambia you must obtain the necessary authorizations from the Zambian Civil Aviation Authority. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— countryFacts.payments changed: from The Government of Canada says major credit and debit cards are accepted in larger supermarkets, restaurants, stores and hotels in large urban centres, ATMs are available in main cities, and you should carry local currency when travelling to rural locations. US dollars, British pounds and South African rand can be exchanged at any exchange bureau. to The Government of Canada says major credit and debit cards are accepted in larger supermarkets, restaurants, stores and hotels in large urban centres, that ATMs are available in main cities, that you should carry local currency when travelling to rural locations, and that you can exchange US dollars, British pounds or South African rands at any exchange bureau. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK government says travel in the larger cities and the major game parks is generally safe during daylight hours but that serious crimes can happen, especially after dark, and advises precautions against vehicle crime. It says demonstrations in Lusaka and other towns can turn violent, that there are frequent fatal road crashes, and that wild animals are unpredictable and do kill. to The UK government says travel in larger cities and the major game parks is generally safe during daylight hours, but serious crimes can happen, and advises precautions against vehicle crime. It says demonstrations in Lusaka and other urban areas can become violent, that there are frequent fatal road crashes, and that wild animals in the bush are unpredictable and do kill. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from Zambia's Department of Immigration says the rainy season runs from November to April and the dry season from May or June to October or November. The Government of Canada says seasonal flooding in the rainy season can hamper overland travel and make rural roads impassable. to Zambia's Department of Immigration says there are two main seasons: the rainy season from November to April, and the dry season from May/June to October/November. The Government of Canada says seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and rural roads may become impassable. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— visaTypes.zm-evisa.feeNotes changed: from ~~Single-entry visa fee published by the Department of Immigration; the same visa is sold on arrival to eligible nationalities.~~ to The Department of Immigration says a single entry visa allows the traveller to enter Zambia once during its validity and costs US$25. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— visaTypes.zm-visa-on-arrival.feeNotes changed: from Single-entry visa fee published by the Department of Immigration; a double-entry visa is USD 40. On arrival you must give your host's details and the physical address where you will stay, hold a passport valid for at least six months from entry with at least three blank pages, and carry a return air ticket if you fly in, or enough funds for your stay and departure if you arrive by land or water. to The Department of Immigration says a double entry visa costs US$40. For a visa on arrival you must have full information about your host and the physical address where you will stay, at least six months' passport validity from the date of entry and at least 3 full blank pages, and a valid return air ticket if you arrive by air, or enough funds for your stay and departure if you arrive by land or water. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— visaTypes.zm-kaza-univisa.feeNotes changed: from Covers Zambia and Zimbabwe for up to 30 days in any 12 months, with multiple visits to both countries and day trips to Botswana through Kazungula. Issued on arrival at Lusaka and Livingstone airports and the Victoria Falls and Kazungula borders to eligible nationalities, or online in advance for arrival at those Zambian ports. to Zambia's Department of Immigration says the KAZA UniVisa lets tourists visit Zambia and Zimbabwe multiple times on one visa, valid up to 30 days in any 12 months while the holder remains within the two countries, and covers day trips into Botswana through Kazungula. It is available at Kenneth Kaunda and Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula international airports and the Victoria Falls and Kazungula borders, or online, in which case holders must arrive at a Zambian port of entry. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zambia— tips.malaria changed: from The Government of Canada says malaria is a risk in Zambia and antimalarial medication is recommended for most travellers; see a health professional or travel clinic before you go, and protect yourself from mosquito bites. to (removed) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— KAZA Univisa: name and method evidence changed: from ~~It costs 50 US dollars and is valid for 30 days. (both)~~ to name: You can also use the KAZA Univisa in Zimbabwe. It is valid for travel between Zimbabwe and Zambia and for day trips into Botswana. / method: The KAZA Univisa is available at Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls airports and at the land borders at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe-Zambia border) and Kazungula (Zimbabwe-Botswana border). (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— summary changed: from Zimbabwe's eVisa portal sorts nationalities into three categories: Category A, including South Africa and Botswana, needs no visa; Category B, including US, UK, EU, Canadian and Australian passports, pays for and obtains a visa on entering Zimbabwe (the Department of Immigration lists USD 30 for an ordinary single entry at the port of entry); and Category C must pay for and obtain a visa before travelling. to Zimbabwe's Department of Immigration sorts nationalities into categories: Category A, including South Africa and Botswana, does not require a visa; Category B, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan, requires a visa that may be obtained at the port of entry after paying the fee (its fee schedule lists USD 30 for an ordinary single entry at the port of entry); and the eVisa portal says nationals of a third list must pay for and obtain a visa before travelling. (zimimmigration.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— faq.need-visa changed: from Zimbabwe's eVisa portal says Category B nationalities, including holders of US, UK, EU, Canadian, Australian and Japanese passports, pay for and obtain a visa on entering Zimbabwe, from USD 30. Category A nationalities, including South Africa and Botswana, need no visa, while Category C nationalities must pay for and obtain a visa before travelling, via evisa.gov.zw or an embassy. to Zimbabwe's Department of Immigration says Category B nationalities, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan, require a visa that may also be obtained at the port of entry after paying the fee, though it encourages processing the visa online before travelling; its fee schedule lists USD 30 for an ordinary single entry. Category A nationalities, including South Africa and Botswana, do not require a visa, while the eVisa portal says nationals of a third list must pay for and obtain a visa before travelling. (zimimmigration.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— faq.voa-cost changed: from USD 30 for a single entry for most Category B nationalities. The official fee schedule lists USD 55 single and USD 70 double entry for British citizens and USD 60 for Chinese citizens (online visas), and USD 55 for a multiple-entry visa; it gives no other double-entry or nationality-specific rates. The UK government advises taking enough US dollars in small notes to pay for the visa. to The Department of Immigration's fee schedule lists USD 30 for an ordinary single entry at the port of entry, and online rates of USD 30 for an ordinary single entry, USD 55 single and USD 70 double entry for British citizens and USD 60 single entry for Chinese citizens, plus USD 55 for a multiple-entry visa. The UK government advises taking enough US dollars in small notes to pay for the visa. (zimimmigration.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— faq.kaza changed: from The UK government says the KAZA Univisa costs USD 50, is valid for 30 days for travel between Zimbabwe and Zambia and for day trips into Botswana, and is available at Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls airports and at the Victoria Falls and Kazungula land borders. Zimbabwe's eVisa portal describes it as a visa for multiple countries in the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, valid for one month. to The UK government says the KAZA Univisa costs USD 50, is valid for 30 days for travel between Zimbabwe and Zambia and for day trips into Botswana, and is available at Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls airports and at the Victoria Falls and Kazungula land borders. Zimbabwe's eVisa portal describes it as a special visa allowing entry into multiple countries within the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area within one month. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— faq.currency changed: from The UK government says Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) replaced the Zimbabwean dollar in April 2024, but the US dollar remains legal tender, can be used for most transactions and is what most suppliers prefer. It says change is rarely available, so carry small-denomination notes. to The UK government says Zimbabwe has a multi-currency system and you can use US dollars for most transactions; it says Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) was introduced in April 2024 to replace the Zimbabwean dollar and the US dollar remains legal tender, and that change is rarely available, so carry small denomination notes. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— tips.usd-cash changed: from ~~The UK government says it is not always possible to withdraw cash with an international card and that change is rarely available, so it advises carrying small-denomination US dollar notes.~~ to The UK government says there is a shortage of physical US dollar cash, so it is not always possible to make withdrawals using an international debit or credit card, and that change is rarely available, so carry small denomination notes. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— tips.check-category changed: from Zimbabwe's eVisa portal sorts nationalities into three categories: Category A needs no visa, Category B pays for and obtains a visa on entering Zimbabwe, and Category C must pay for and obtain a visa before travelling. to Zimbabwe's eVisa portal sorts nationalities into lists: visitors from the first are not required to have a visa, visitors from the second will pay for and obtain a visa upon entering Zimbabwe, and visitors from the third must pay for and obtain a visa before travelling. (evisa.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— tips.photography changed: from Australia's Smartraveller says photographing airports, military establishments, government offices, the President's residence, security forces or demonstrations is illegal, and Canada's travel advice says camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians. to The UK government says it is illegal to photograph government offices, airports, military establishments, political party offices, official residences, embassies and other sensitive locations without special permission from the Ministry of Information, and illegal to photograph police and armed forces personnel, demonstrations and protests. Canada's travel advice says it is illegal for civilians to wear any form of clothing made from camouflage material. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from Declare cash or travellers' cheques worth USD 10,000 or more on arrival; you receive a certified declaration showing you brought it in. It is illegal to leave Zimbabwe with more than USD 2,000 in cash. to The UK government says to declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is USD 10,000 or more, that you will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in, and that it is illegal to leave Zimbabwe with cash worth more than USD 2,000. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from Australia's Smartraveller says photographing airports, military establishments, government offices, the President's residence and security forces is illegal, as is photographing demonstrations and protests. to The UK government says it is illegal to photograph government offices, airports, military establishments, official residences, embassies and other sensitive locations without special permission from the Ministry of Information, and illegal to photograph police and armed forces personnel, demonstrations and protests; Australia's Smartraveller says photographing airports, military establishments, government offices, the President's residence and security forces is illegal. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— countryFacts.safety changed: from The UK government says there is a moderate level of crime: mugging, pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in city centres, especially after dark, and there have been smash-and-grab robberies from vehicles. It says physical US dollar cash is short, power blackouts are frequent, demonstrations can turn violent and political gatherings should be avoided, and that you should stop at roadblocks and get a receipt for any fine. to The UK government says there is a moderate level of crime: mugging, pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in city centres, especially after dark, and there have been smash-and-grab robberies from vehicles. It says there is a shortage of physical US dollar cash, that there are frequent power blackouts, that demonstrations and rallies may turn violent and political gatherings should be avoided, and to stop at roadblocks and get a receipt if you have to pay a fine. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from November to March, when flooding can make roads impassable and cyclones occur, and that veld fires are common in the dry season from April to October. to No official source we could read names a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from November to March, when seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and cyclones also occur, and that veld (bush) fires are common during the dry season (April to October). (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— visaTypes.voa-tourist.feeNotes changed: from USD 30 single entry at the port of entry for most Category B passports. The Department of Immigration's fee schedule lists separate online rates for British citizens (USD 55 single, USD 70 double entry) and Chinese citizens (USD 60 single), and USD 55 for a multiple-entry visa; it publishes no other double-entry or nationality-specific rates. The UK government advises taking enough US dollars in small notes to pay for the visa. The UK government says the visa on arrival is usually granted for 30 days. to The Department of Immigration's fee schedule lists USD 30 for an ordinary single entry at the port of entry, separate online rates for British citizens (USD 55 single, USD 70 double entry) and Chinese citizens (USD 60 single), and USD 55 for a multiple-entry visa. The UK government says the visa on arrival is usually granted for 30 days and advises taking enough US dollars in small notes to pay for it. (zimimmigration.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Zimbabwe— visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes changed: from The Department of Immigration's fee schedule lists USD 30 for an ordinary single-entry visa online (British citizens USD 55, Chinese citizens USD 60); Immigration may change the visa type during processing, and the approval states the final cost. Category C nationals must have the eVisa approved before traveling; Category B nationals may also pre-apply. The eVisa FAQ says that on average the processing time for an e-Visa is seven working days. to The Department of Immigration's fee schedule lists USD 30 for an ordinary single-entry visa online (British citizens USD 55, Chinese citizens USD 60). The eVisa portal says Immigration may change the visa type during processing, which may affect the cost, and that the actual cost is stated in the approval; it says visitors on its third list must pay for and obtain a visa before travelling, and that on average the processing time for an e-Visa is seven (7) working days. The Department encourages Category B nationals to process the visa online before travelling. (zimimmigration.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)