Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 8, 2026Sweden— Visa requirement — Micronesia: source changed: from ~~visa-free; default source only~~ to visa-free (unchanged); second pages: Council treaties database (agreement in force 1 Aug 2017) and the agreement text (OJ L 289, 25.10.2016) (consilium.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Switzerland— Visa requirement — Micronesia: source changed: from ~~visa-free; default source only~~ to visa-free (unchanged); second pages: Council treaties database (agreement in force 1 Aug 2017) and the agreement text (OJ L 289, 25.10.2016) (consilium.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Trinidad and Tobago— eVisa application form walk changed: from ~~not reached (Cloudflare block on 2026-10-07), no steps~~ to eligibility check and Getting Started step read; 6 later steps seen in the stepper (evisa.ttservices.online )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Vatican City— Visa requirement — Micronesia: source changed: from ~~visa-free; default source only~~ to visa-free (unchanged); second pages: Council treaties database (agreement in force 1 Aug 2017) and the agreement text (OJ L 289, 25.10.2016) (consilium.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Argentina— Passport-row notes (36 rows) changed: from ~~(row cited only https://www.migraciones.gob.ar/accesible/indexdnm.php?visas)~~ to + https://cancilleria.gob.ar/es/servicios/visas/visa-para-turismo (cancilleria.gob.ar )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Argentina— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~(row cited only https://www.migraciones.gob.ar/ave/)~~ to + https://cancilleria.gob.ar/es/servicios/visas/visa-para-turismo (cancilleria.gob.ar )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Austria— Passport-row notes (101 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Austrian embassy or visa center serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Austria is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Austria (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Austria— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Austrian embassy or visa center serving your place of residence; the standard fee is €90. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required (€90). Under the EU Visa Code, when Austria is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Austria (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Austria— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Austrian embassy or visa center (VFS Global) serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Austria is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Austria (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Austria— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Austrian embassy or visa center (VFS Global) serving your place of residence. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Austria is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Austria (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Bahrain— Passport-row notes (24 rows) changed: from ~~(row cited only https://www.evisa.gov.bh/VISA/visaInput?nav=A0S&A0S=a)~~ to + https://www.npra.gov.bh/en/services/visas-residence-permit/visa-services/e-visa/evisa1/visit-visa-two-weeks-single-entry/ (npra.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Bahrain— Passport-row notes (16 rows) changed: from ~~(row cited only https://www.evisa.gov.bh/VISA/visaInput?nav=A0S&A0S=a)~~ to + https://www.npra.gov.bh/en/services/visas-residence-permit/visa-services/e-visa/evisa1/visit-visa-two-weeks-single-entry/ (npra.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Belgium— Row source — pages that state the note changed: from ~~Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 only~~ to https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_25_2635 (ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Belize— Passport-row notes (88 rows) changed: from ~~(row cited only https://immigration.gov.bz/visa/visa-who-qualify/)~~ to + https://immigration.gov.bz/visa/visa-how-to-apply/ (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Belize— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~(row cited only https://immigration.gov.bz/visa/visa-who-qualify/)~~ to + https://immigration.gov.bz/visa/visa-how-to-apply/ (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Bulgaria— Passport-row notes (102 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Bulgarian mission or visa center serving your place of residence — Bulgaria is a full Schengen member.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Bulgaria is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Bulgaria (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Bulgaria— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Bulgarian mission or visa center serving your place of residence — Bulgaria is a full Schengen member. Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry lists Nauru as needing a visa. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Bulgaria is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Bulgaria (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry lists Nauru as needing a visa. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Bulgaria— Row source — pages that state the note changed: from ~~Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 only~~ to https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02009R0810-20240611 + https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_25_2635 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Croatia— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Croatian embassy or consulate serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Croatia is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Croatia (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Croatia— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Croatian embassy or visa center serving your place of residence; the standard fee is €90. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required (€90). Under the EU Visa Code, when Croatia is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Croatia (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Croatia— Passport-row notes (100 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Croatian embassy or visa center serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Croatia is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Croatia (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Croatia— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Croatian embassy or visa center (VFS Global) serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Croatia is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Croatia (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Croatia— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Croatian embassy or visa center (VFS Global) serving your place of residence. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Croatia is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Croatia (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Cyprus— Passport-row notes (102 rows) changed: from A Cypriot national short-stay visa is required, from the Cypriot mission serving your place of residence. Holders of a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or of a national visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen state, do not need a Cypriot visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period; this does not apply to Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens. to A Cypriot national short-stay visa is required, applied for at the competent diplomatic mission of Cyprus or the visa centre to which the mission refers you. Holders of a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or of a national visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen state, do not need a Cypriot visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period; this does not apply to Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens. (gov.cy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Cyprus— Passport-row notes (54 rows) changed: from ~~90 days in any 180-day period. Cyprus is EU but not Schengen, so these days do not count against the Schengen 90/180 allowance. ETIAS will cover Cyprus once mandatory.~~ to 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS will cover Cyprus once mandatory. (gov.cy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Cyprus— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Cypriot national short-stay visa is required, from the Cypriot mission serving your place of residence. Holders of a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or of a national visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen state, do not need a Cypriot visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. to A Cypriot national short-stay visa is required, applied for at the competent diplomatic mission of Cyprus or the visa centre to which the mission refers you. Holders of a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or of a national visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen state, do not need a Cypriot visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. (gov.cy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Czechia— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Czech embassy or consulate serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Czechia is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Czechia (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Czechia— Passport-row notes (100 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Czech embassy or visa center serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Czechia is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Czechia (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Czechia— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Czech embassy or visa center serving your place of residence. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Czechia is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Czechia (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Czechia— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~The EU suspended Vanuatu’s visa waiver over its citizenship-by-investment scheme; a Schengen short-stay visa is required.~~ to Vanuatu is listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, so a Schengen short-stay visa is required. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Czechia— Row source — pages that state the note changed: from ~~Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 only~~ to https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02009R0810-20240611 + https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/index.html + https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_25_2635 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Denmark— Passport-row notes (102 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Danish mission or visa center serving your place of residence. Visas for the Faroe Islands or Greenland need a separate endorsement.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Denmark is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Denmark (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Denmark— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. The EU suspended its visa facilitation agreement with Russia; the standard €90 fee applies. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required (€90). The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Denmark— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~The EU suspended Vanuatu’s visa waiver over its citizenship-by-investment scheme; a Schengen short-stay visa is required.~~ to Vanuatu is listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, so a Schengen short-stay visa is required. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Dominica— Yellow fever vaccination changed: from The UK Foreign Office says you need a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk; Canada's advice adds that this also applies if you have transited through an airport of such a country. to The UK Foreign Office says you need a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list gives the requirement for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Estonia— Passport-row notes (102 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Estonian mission or visa center serving your place of residence — in countries without one, another Schengen state may represent Estonia.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Estonia is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Estonia (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Estonia— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Estonian mission or visa center serving your place of residence — in countries without one, another Schengen state may represent Estonia. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Estonia is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Estonia (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Estonia— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. Temporary protection arrangements for those fleeing the war are separate.~~ to Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Fiji— Passport-row notes (101 rows) changed: from ~~(row cited only https://immigration.gov.fj/visa-exempted-countries/)~~ to + https://www.immigration.gov.fj/border-watch (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Finland— Passport-row notes (102 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Finnish mission or visa center serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Finland is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Finland (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Finland— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. Temporary protection arrangements for those fleeing the war are separate.~~ to Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Finland— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~The EU suspended Vanuatu’s visa waiver over its citizenship-by-investment scheme; a Schengen short-stay visa is required.~~ to Vanuatu is listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, so a Schengen short-stay visa is required. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Finland— Row source — pages that state the note changed: from ~~Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 only~~ to https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02009R0810-20240611 + https://raja.fi/en/entry-restrictions + https://raja.fi/en/restrictions-at-the-border-crossing-points-on-the-eastern-border-of-finland + https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_25_2635 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026France— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. Temporary protection arrangements for those fleeing the war are separate.~~ to Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026France— Passport-row notes (101 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for via France-Visas and the French consulate or visa center serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when France is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of France (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026France— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required (€90), applied for via France-Visas and the French consular authorities in the country where you live. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required (€90). Under the EU Visa Code, when France is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of France (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026France— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for via France-Visas and the French consular authorities in the country where you live.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when France is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of France (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026France— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for via France-Visas and the French consular authorities in the country where you live. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when France is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of France (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Germany— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. Temporary protection arrangements for those fleeing the war are separate.~~ to Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Germany— Passport-row notes (101 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the German mission or visa center serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Germany is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Germany (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Germany— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required (€90), applied for at the German mission or visa centre serving your place of residence. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required (€90). Under the EU Visa Code, when Germany is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Germany (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Germany— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the German mission or visa centre serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Germany is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Germany (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Germany— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the German mission or visa centre serving your place of residence. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Germany is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Germany (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Greece— Passport-row notes (102 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Greek consulate or visa center serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Greece is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Greece (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Greece— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Greek consulate or visa center serving your place of residence. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Greece is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Greece (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Greece— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Greek consulate or visa center serving your place of residence. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Greece is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Greece (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Grenada— Passport-row notes (66 rows) changed: from ~~No visa required, per Grenada's official list; carry a return or onward ticket.~~ to No visa required, per Grenada's official list; the Grenada Tourism Authority says visitors must have a return or onward ticket. (puregrenada.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Grenada— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 30 days as a visitor, per Grenada's official list; carry a return or onward ticket.~~ to Visa-free for up to 30 days as a visitor, per Grenada's official list; the Grenada Tourism Authority says visitors must have a return or onward ticket. (puregrenada.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Grenada— Passport-row notes (26 rows) changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period under the EU–Grenada short-stay visa waiver agreement; carry a return or onward ticket.~~ to Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period under the EU–Grenada short-stay visa waiver agreement; the Grenada Tourism Authority says visitors must have a return or onward ticket. (puregrenada.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Grenada— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 90 days as a visitor, per Grenada's official list; carry a return or onward ticket.~~ to Visa-free for up to 90 days as a visitor, per Grenada's official list; the Grenada Tourism Authority says visitors must have a return or onward ticket. (puregrenada.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Grenada— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~Visa-free for stays up to 90 days, according to Canada's travel advice; carry a return or onward ticket.~~ to Visa-free for stays up to 90 days, according to Canada's travel advice; the Grenada Tourism Authority says visitors must have a return or onward ticket. (puregrenada.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Grenada— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 30 days, per Grenada's official list; carry a return or onward ticket.~~ to Visa-free for up to 30 days, per Grenada's official list; the Grenada Tourism Authority says visitors must have a return or onward ticket. (puregrenada.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Hong Kong— Visa requirement — China (Mainland residents) changed: from {"requirement":"unconfirmed","maxStayDays":null,"notes":"No official source we could read states the entry rule for residents of the Chinese Mainland: the Immigration Department's visit-visa page does not cover them."} to {"requirement":"travel-permit","maxStayDays":null,"notes":"The Immigration Department says Mainland residents who wish to visit Hong Kong are required to obtain an Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (EEP) and an appropriate exit endorsement from the relevant Public Security Bureau Office. A Mainland resident holding a valid EEP bearing a valid exit endorsement may in general be landed as a visitor, with a limit of stay in accordance with the exit endorsement, provided that normal immigration requirements are met.","source":{"url":"https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/overseas-chinese-entry-arrangement.html","name":"Hong Kong Immigration Department — Entry Arrangements for Mainland, Macao, Taiwan & Overseas Chinese Residents","type":"government","lastVerified":"2026-10-08","lastChanged":"2026-10-08","instrument":"Immigration Ordinance (Cap. 115)"}} (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Hong Kong— Summary changed: from Hong Kong's Immigration Department publishes its own visa requirements: around 150 nationalities visit visa-free for between 7 and 180 days depending on passport, Indian nationals complete a free online pre-arrival registration, and a minority of passports need an entry visa before travel. to Hong Kong's Immigration Department publishes its own visa requirements: nationals of the countries on its visa-free list visit without a visa for between 7 and 180 days depending on passport, Indian nationals complete a free online pre-arrival registration, and nationals of the countries on its visa-required list need an entry visa before travel. (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Hong Kong— FAQ — Do I need a visa? changed: from Probably not: around 150 nationalities enter visa-free, from 7 days up to 180 days depending on passport — 90 days for the EU, US, Canada, Australia, Japan and most major passports, and 180 days for British citizens. Indian nationals pre-register online for free; a minority of nationalities need an advance entry visa from the Immigration Department. to Probably not: nationals of the countries on the Immigration Department’s visa-free list enter without a visa for 7 to 180 days depending on passport — for example 90 days for nationals of the US, Canada, Australia and Japan, and 180 days for British citizens. Indian nationals pre-register online for free; nationals of the countries on its visa-required list need an advance entry visa from the Immigration Department. (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Hungary— Row source — pages that state the note changed: from ~~Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 only~~ to https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_25_2635 (ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Iceland— FAQ — Is Iceland in the Schengen Area? changed: from Yes. Iceland's Directorate of Immigration lists Iceland among the 29 Schengen states; a Schengen visa issued by any of them is valid for Iceland, and the 90-days-in-180 allowance covers the whole Schengen area. to Yes. Iceland's Directorate of Immigration lists Iceland among the 29 Schengen states and says a uniform visa issued by all Schengen states is valid for travel throughout the region. The Schengen Borders Code sets short stays at no more than 90 days in any 180-day period on the territory of the Schengen states. (island.is )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Iceland— Visa policy source — where to apply changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://island.is/en/get-a-visa (island.is )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Italy— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. Temporary protection arrangements for those fleeing the war are separate.~~ to Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Italy— Passport-row notes (102 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Italian consulate or visa center serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Italy is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Italy (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Italy— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Italian consulate or visa center serving your place of residence. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Italy is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Italy (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Italy— Row source — pages that state the note changed: from ~~Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 only~~ to https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_25_2635 (ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Japan— Source — "Working is not permitted" on visa-exempt rows changed: from ~~(novisa.html only)~~ to + https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Laos— Passport-row notes (146 rows) changed: from Apply online via the official Lao eVisa (accepted at designated entry points) or obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival at major airports and border crossings; a small number of nationalities must apply at an embassy instead. The Department of Immigration says most travellers can get the visa on arrival but publishes no nationality list for it, so the eVisa is the route the government confirms for this passport. to Apply online via the official Lao eVisa (accepted at designated entry points) or obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival at major airports and border crossings. The Department of Immigration says most travellers can get the visa on arrival but publishes no nationality list for it, so the eVisa is the route the government confirms for this passport. (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Latvia— Passport-row notes (101 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Latvian mission or visa center serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Latvia is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Latvia (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Latvia— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Latvian mission or visa center serving your place of residence. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Latvia is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Latvia (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Latvia— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. Temporary protection arrangements for those fleeing the war are separate.~~ to Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Liechtenstein— Passport-row notes (102 rows) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Apply where you live at the Swiss mission or visa centre, which handles most visas for Liechtenstein; in a few cities — among them New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Dublin, Chongqing, Minsk and Chicago — Austria, Hungary or Lithuania does instead. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Liechtenstein's Immigration and Passport Office says visa applications are lodged at the Swiss representation where you live; in a listed set of cities — among them New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Dublin, Chongqing, Minsk and Chicago — Austria, Hungary or Lithuania issues visas for Liechtenstein instead. (llv.li )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Liechtenstein— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Apply where you live at the Swiss mission or visa centre, which handles most visas for Liechtenstein; in a few cities — among them New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Dublin, Chongqing, Minsk and Chicago — Austria, Hungary or Lithuania does instead. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Liechtenstein's Immigration and Passport Office says visa applications are lodged at the Swiss representation where you live; in a listed set of cities — among them New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Dublin, Chongqing, Minsk and Chicago — Austria, Hungary or Lithuania issues visas for Liechtenstein instead. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. (llv.li )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Liechtenstein— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for via Swiss missions.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Liechtenstein's Immigration and Passport Office says visa applications are lodged at the Swiss representation where you live; in a listed set of cities — among them New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Dublin, Chongqing, Minsk and Chicago — Austria, Hungary or Lithuania issues visas for Liechtenstein instead. (llv.li )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Lithuania— Passport-row notes (101 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Lithuanian mission or visa center serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Lithuania is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Lithuania (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Lithuania— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Lithuanian mission or visa center serving your place of residence. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Lithuania is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Lithuania (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Luxembourg— Passport-row notes (102 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Luxembourg mission — or the Schengen partner state representing Luxembourg — serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Luxembourg is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Luxembourg (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Luxembourg— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Luxembourg mission — or the Schengen partner state representing Luxembourg — serving your place of residence. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Luxembourg is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Luxembourg (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Luxembourg— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. Temporary protection arrangements for those fleeing the war are separate.~~ to Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Luxembourg— Row source — pages that state the note changed: from ~~Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 only~~ to https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_25_2635 (ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Malawi— Yellow fever vaccination changed: from ~~A yellow fever certificate is required only if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission (including transits of more than 12 hours in such a country).~~ to The UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list gives the requirement for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Malawi— FAQ — yellow fever changed: from ~~Only if you arrive from — or transit more than 12 hours in — a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to Only if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission (UK Foreign Office and WHO), or, according to WHO's country list, transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Malta— Passport-row notes (102 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for through Malta's Central Visa Unit via the Maltese mission or visa center serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Malta is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Malta (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Malta— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for through Malta's Central Visa Unit via the Maltese mission or visa center serving your place of residence. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when Malta is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of Malta (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Nauru among visa-exempt countries only from the entry into force of a visa-waiver agreement with the EU (Annex II, footnote 11), and the EU’s summary of its visa-waiver agreements lists none with Nauru. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Malta— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required. The EU suspended its visa facilitation agreement with Russia; the standard €90 fee applies. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required (€90). The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Malta— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from ~~The EU suspended Vanuatu’s visa waiver over its citizenship-by-investment scheme; a Schengen short-stay visa is required.~~ to Vanuatu is listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, so a Schengen short-stay visa is required. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Mauritius— Passport-row notes (63 rows) changed: from ~~(row cited only https://passport.govmu.org/passport/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Visa-Requirement-Country-2025.pdf)~~ to + https://passport.govmu.org/passport/?page_id=587 (passport.govmu.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Mauritius— Passport-row notes (6 rows) changed: from ~~(row cited only https://passport.govmu.org/passport/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Visa-Requirement-Country-2025.pdf)~~ to + https://passport.govmu.org/passport/?page_id=587 (passport.govmu.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Mauritius— Passport-row notes (81 rows) changed: from ~~(row cited only https://passport.govmu.org/passport/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Visa-Requirement-Country-2025.pdf)~~ to + https://passport.govmu.org/passport/?page_id=587 (passport.govmu.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Mauritius— Passport-row notes (27 rows) changed: from ~~(row cited only https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:22019A0121(04))~~ to + https://passport.govmu.org/passport/?page_id=587 (passport.govmu.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Nepal— Yellow fever vaccination changed: from ~~A yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) is required only if you arrive from, or transited through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list gives the requirement for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Netherlands— Passport-row notes (102 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Dutch embassy or visa center serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when the Netherlands is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of the Netherlands (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Netherlands— Passport-row notes (1 row) changed: from A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Dutch embassy or visa center serving your place of residence. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. to A Schengen short-stay visa is required. Under the EU Visa Code, when the Netherlands is your only or main destination, you apply to the consulate of the Netherlands (or of the Schengen state representing it) competent for the place where you legally reside. The European Commission says that since 7 November 2025 Russian nationals no longer receive multiple-entry visas and must apply for a new visa for each trip, with exceptions for limited, justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Nicaragua— Yellow fever vaccination changed: from ~~A yellow fever certificate is required if you are arriving from, or have recently transited, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list gives the requirement for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)