Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 8, 2026Malta— Count of visa-exempt nationalities changed: from EU and EFTA citizens enter freely. US, UK, Canadian, Japanese and around 60 other visa-exempt nationalities can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area (ETIAS is not yet in operation). Everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa, handled by Malta's Central Visa Unit through its missions and visa centers. to EU and EFTA citizens enter freely. Nationals of the 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025), among them US, UK, Canadian and Japanese citizens, can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area (ETIAS is not yet in operation). Everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa, handled by Malta's Central Visa Unit through its missions and visa centers. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Malta— Passport-row notes (4 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Malta— Passport-row notes (58 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Malta— Default source — pages that state the rows changed: from ~~(no ETIAS page cited)~~ to + https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Mauritius— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Most travelers do not. Citizens of the EU, UK, US and more than 80 other countries enter visa-free, and most remaining nationalities receive a free visa on arrival. Only a short list of passports must arrange a visa before traveling. to Most travelers do not. Citizens of the EU, UK, US and 84 other countries and territories enter visa-free, according to the Passport and Immigration Office's 2025 list, and most remaining nationalities receive a free visa on arrival. Only a short list of passports must arrange a visa before traveling. (passport.govmu.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Mexico— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Mexico lets citizens of more than 60 countries and territories — including the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, Japan and much of Latin America — visit visa-free for up to 180 days, waives its visa for anyone holding a valid US visa, and offers a free electronic authorization (SAE) for air arrivals from Russia, Turkey and Ukraine. to Mexico lets citizens of the 63 countries and regions on the National Migration Institute's no-visa list (as of 8 October 2026) — including the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, Japan and much of Latin America — visit visa-free for up to 180 days, waives its visa for anyone holding a valid US visa, and offers a free electronic authorization (SAE) for air arrivals from Russia, Turkey and Ukraine. (gob.mx )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Monaco— ETIAS text changed: from ~~Before travel, once mandatory~~ to Before travel, once ETIAS starts (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Monaco— Passport-row notes (3 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Monaco— Passport-row notes (58 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization for the 30 European countries that will require it; Monaco is not one of those 30, and ETIAS is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Monaco— Default source — pages that state the rows changed: from ~~(no ETIAS page cited)~~ to + https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Montenegro— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Montenegro lets citizens of the EU, UK, US and around 60 other countries and territories visit visa-free for up to 90 days (30 days for Peru, and until 31 October 2026 for Russia, Belarus, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia), and travelers who do need a visa can instead enter for up to 30 days on a valid Schengen, US, UK, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visa or residence permit. to Montenegro lets citizens of the 93 countries and territories listed in Article 1 of its Decree on Visa Regime (as of 8 October 2026), including the EU, UK and US, visit visa-free for up to 90 days (30 days for Peru, and until 31 October 2026 for Russia, Belarus, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia), and travelers who do need a visa can instead enter for up to 30 days on a valid Schengen, US, UK, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visa or residence permit. (gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Montenegro— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Most visitors don't: citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan and around 60 other countries and territories can stay up to 90 days visa-free, and Peruvians 30 days. Russians, Belarusians, Turks and Saudis get 30 days until 31 October 2026 and need a visa from 1 November 2026. Nationalities that do need a visa can either apply at a Montenegrin embassy or enter on a valid Schengen, US, UK, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visa or residence permit for up to 30 days. to Most visitors don't: citizens of the 93 countries and territories listed in Article 1 of the Decree on Visa Regime (as of 8 October 2026), including the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia and Japan, can stay up to 90 days visa-free, and Peruvians 30 days. Russians, Belarusians, Turks and Saudis get 30 days until 31 October 2026 and need a visa from 1 November 2026. Nationalities that do need a visa can either apply at a Montenegrin embassy or enter on a valid Schengen, US, UK, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese visa or residence permit for up to 30 days. (gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Mozambique— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Decree 10/2023, which exempted citizens of about 30 countries from the visa, sets a MZN 650 processing fee, payable when pre-registering at evisa.gov.mz at least 48 hours before boarding; the portal now lists these countries under the eTA scheme. The UK Foreign Office says British travellers also pay a USD 37 visa fee (about USD 47 in total), online. The portal itself does not publish the eTA fee. to Decree 10/2023, which exempted citizens of 29 countries from the visa, sets a MZN 650 processing fee, payable when pre-registering at evisa.gov.mz at least 48 hours before boarding; the portal now lists these countries under the eTA scheme. The UK Foreign Office says British travellers also pay a USD 37 visa fee (about USD 47 in total), online. The portal itself does not publish the eTA fee. (mozambiquehighcommission.org.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Netherlands— ETIAS text changed: from No. US passport holders can visit the Netherlands and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS becomes mandatory, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. to No. US passport holders can visit the Netherlands and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Netherlands— ETIAS text changed: from ~~Before travel, once mandatory~~ to Before travel, once ETIAS starts (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Netherlands— Passport-row notes (4 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Netherlands— Passport-row notes (1 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory — see the declarations section.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation — see the declarations section. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Netherlands— Passport-row notes (57 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Netherlands— Default source — pages that state the rows changed: from ~~(no ETIAS page cited)~~ to + https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Norway— ETIAS text changed: from Once ETIAS becomes mandatory, visa-exempt travellers will need the authorisation (€20, valid 3 years) for Norway as for the rest of the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official EU site is travel-europe.europa.eu. to Once ETIAS starts, visa-exempt travellers will need the authorisation (€20, valid for three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first) for Norway as for the rest of the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official EU site is travel-europe.europa.eu. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Norway— ETIAS text changed: from ~~Before travel, once mandatory~~ to Before travel, once ETIAS starts (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Norway— Count of visa-exempt nationalities changed: from Norway is in the Schengen Area through its association agreement with the EU: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens enter freely, around 60 visa-exempt nationalities including the US and UK get 90 days in any 180-day period counted across the whole Schengen Area, and everyone else needs a Schengen visa. Canada's travel advice says Svalbard, though Norwegian territory, is not part of the Schengen Area. to Norway is in the Schengen Area through its association agreement with the EU: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens enter freely, nationals of the 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025), including the US and UK, get 90 days in any 180-day period counted across the whole Schengen Area, and everyone else needs a Schengen visa. Canada's travel advice says Svalbard, though Norwegian territory, is not part of the Schengen Area. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Norway— Count of visa-exempt nationalities changed: from EU/EEA and Swiss citizens don't need a visa at all. Citizens of around 60 visa-waiver countries — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. All other nationalities need a Schengen short-stay visa applied for through the Norwegian mission or visa center serving their place of residence. to EU/EEA and Swiss citizens don't need a visa at all. Citizens of the 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. All other nationalities need a Schengen short-stay visa applied for through the Norwegian mission or visa center serving their place of residence. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Norway— Passport-row notes (4 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Norway— Passport-row notes (58 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Norway— Default source — pages that state the rows changed: from ~~(no ETIAS page cited)~~ to + https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Panama— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Panama is visa-free for well over a hundred nationalities — including the whole EU, the UK, the US, Canada and most of Latin America — with tourist stays of up to 90 days. Everyone else needs either a stamped consular visa or, for a restricted list of nationalities, an authorized visa cleared in advance by the National Immigration Service; a valid visa or residence permit from Canada, the US, Australia, South Korea, Japan, the UK, Singapore or an EU country replaces the Panamanian visa. to Panama is visa-free for the 114 nationalities marked as not needing a visa on the National Immigration Service's ordinary-passport list (as of 2 October 2026) — including the whole EU, the UK, the US, Canada and most of Latin America — with tourist stays of up to 90 days. Everyone else needs either a stamped consular visa or, for a restricted list of nationalities, an authorized visa cleared in advance by the National Immigration Service; a valid visa or residence permit from Canada, the US, Australia, South Korea, Japan, the UK, Singapore or an EU country replaces the Panamanian visa. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Panama— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from For most travelers, no. Panama waives visas for well over a hundred nationalities, including all EU and Schengen states, the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel and most of South and Central America — tourists may stay up to 90 days. Everyone else needs a stamped visa from a consulate, or an authorized visa cleared in advance if their nationality is on Panama's restricted list. to For most travelers, no. Panama waives visas for the 114 nationalities marked as not needing a visa on the National Immigration Service's ordinary-passport list (as of 2 October 2026), including all EU and Schengen states, the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel and most of South and Central America — tourists may stay up to 90 days. Everyone else needs a stamped visa from a consulate, or an authorized visa cleared in advance if their nationality is on Panama's restricted list. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Poland— ETIAS text changed: from No. US passport holders can visit Poland and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS becomes mandatory, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. to No. US passport holders can visit Poland and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Poland— ETIAS text changed: from ~~Before travel, once mandatory~~ to Before travel, once ETIAS starts (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Poland— Passport-row notes (4 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Poland— Passport-row notes (1 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory — see the declarations section.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation — see the declarations section. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Poland— Passport-row notes (57 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Poland— Default source — pages that state the rows changed: from ~~(no ETIAS page cited)~~ to + https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Portugal— ETIAS text changed: from No. US passport holders can visit Portugal and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS becomes mandatory, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. to No. US passport holders can visit Portugal and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Portugal— ETIAS text changed: from ~~Before travel, once mandatory~~ to Before travel, once ETIAS starts (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Portugal— Count of visa-exempt nationalities changed: from Portugal is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, around 60 visa-exempt nationalities can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa costing €90. Long-stay options include the D7 passive-income visa and the D8 digital nomad visa. to Portugal is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa costing €90. Long-stay options include the D7 passive-income visa and the D8 digital nomad visa. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Portugal— Passport-row notes (4 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Portugal— Passport-row notes (1 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory — see the declarations section.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation — see the declarations section. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Portugal— Passport-row notes (57 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Portugal— Default source — pages that state the rows changed: from ~~(no ETIAS page cited)~~ to + https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Qatar— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Qatar Tourism says citizens of over 102 countries are eligible for free visa-free entry (formerly called visa on arrival), including the US, UK, EU states and much of Asia and Latin America, and that the remaining nationalities apply for a tourist visa through the official Hayya platform for QAR 100. to Qatar Tourism says citizens of 102 nationalities are eligible for free visa-free entry (formerly called visa on arrival), including the US, UK, EU states and much of Asia and Latin America, and that the remaining nationalities apply for a tourist visa through the official Hayya platform for QAR 100. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Romania— ETIAS text changed: from ~~Before travel, once mandatory~~ to Before travel, once ETIAS starts (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Romania— Passport-row notes (4 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Romania— Passport-row notes (58 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Romania— Default source — pages that state the rows changed: from ~~(no ETIAS page cited)~~ to + https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Russia— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Russia issues a unified 30-day eVisa to citizens of some 60 countries including most of the EU, admits CIS neighbors and much of Latin America and the Gulf visa-free, and requires an embassy visa from US, UK, Canadian and Australian travelers. Note that the UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Russia and Canada says to avoid all travel. to Russia issues a unified 30-day eVisa to citizens of the 65 countries and territories on the Foreign Ministry's e-visa list (as of 8 October 2026), including most of the EU, admits CIS neighbors and much of Latin America and the Gulf visa-free, and requires an embassy visa from US, UK, Canadian and Australian travelers. Note that the UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Russia and Canada says to avoid all travel. (evisa.kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Russia— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Most travelers do. Citizens of around 60 countries — including most EU states, India, Japan and several Gulf monarchies — can use the unified 30-day eVisa, while CIS neighbors, much of Latin America and a handful of bilateral partners enter visa-free. US, UK, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens must obtain a visa from a Russian consulate. to Most travelers do. Citizens of the 65 countries and territories on the Foreign Ministry's e-visa list (as of 8 October 2026) — including most EU states, India, Japan and several Gulf monarchies — can use the unified 30-day eVisa, while CIS neighbors, much of Latin America and a handful of bilateral partners enter visa-free. US, UK, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens must obtain a visa from a Russian consulate. (evisa.kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Saint Lucia— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Saint Lucia is visa-free for citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, China and most Commonwealth countries. EU citizens may stay up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU waiver agreement; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens get up to six weeks, which the Immigration Department can extend, and Saint Lucia publishes no figure for other passports; CARICOM nationals other than Haitians need no visa. About fifty nationalities, many in Africa and Asia including India, need a visa that is issued at the port of entry, and the rest need a visa arranged through a Saint Lucian mission before traveling. to Saint Lucia is visa-free for citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, China and most Commonwealth countries. EU citizens may stay up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU waiver agreement; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens get up to six weeks, which the Immigration Department can extend, and Saint Lucia publishes no figure for other passports; CARICOM nationals other than Haitians need no visa. Citizens of 52 countries and territories, many in Africa and Asia including India, need a visa that the Department of External Affairs' list (dated July 2024) gives as issued at the port of entry, and the rest need a visa arranged through a Saint Lucian mission before traveling. (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Saint Lucia— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Most visitors do not. Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China and most Commonwealth countries enter visa-free, and so do CARICOM nationals other than Haitians. About fifty nationalities, including India, Kenya, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, need a visa that the Department of External Affairs lists as issued at the port of entry. Other nationalities must obtain a visa from a Saint Lucian mission or honorary consulate before traveling. to Most visitors do not. Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China and most Commonwealth countries enter visa-free, and so do CARICOM nationals other than Haitians. Citizens of 52 countries and territories, including India, Kenya, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, need a visa that the Department of External Affairs' list (dated July 2024) gives as issued at the port of entry. Other nationalities must obtain a visa from a Saint Lucian mission or honorary consulate before traveling. (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026San Marino— Passport-row notes (3 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026San Marino— Passport-row notes (58 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization for the 30 European countries that will require it; San Marino is not one of those 30, and ETIAS is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026San Marino— Default source — pages that state the rows changed: from ~~(no ETIAS page cited)~~ to + https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Slovakia— ETIAS text changed: from ~~Visa-waiver nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization once the EU system becomes mandatory; the EU says it is not yet in operation.~~ to Visa-waiver nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization once the EU system starts; the EU says it is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Slovakia— ETIAS text changed: from Once the EU's ETIAS system becomes mandatory, visa-waiver travelers will need the online authorization before their trip. The EU says it will cost €20 (free for under-18s and over-70s), be valid for three years or until the passport expires, and that it is not yet in operation. to Once the EU's ETIAS system starts, visa-waiver travelers will need the online authorization before their trip. The EU says it will cost €20 (free for under-18s and over-70s), be valid for three years or until the passport expires, and that it is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Slovakia— Count of visa-exempt nationalities changed: from EU/EEA and Swiss citizens need no visa. Citizens of some 60 visa-waiver countries — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and most of the Americas — get 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area. Everyone else needs a Schengen visa from a Slovak embassy or visa center. to EU/EEA and Swiss citizens need no visa. Citizens of the 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and most of the Americas — get 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area. Everyone else needs a Schengen visa from a Slovak embassy or visa center. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Slovakia— Count of visa-exempt nationalities changed: from Slovakia is an EU and Schengen member: EU/EEA citizens need no visa, some 60 visa-waiver nationalities — including the US, UK, Japan and most of the Americas — get 90 days in any 180 across the whole Schengen Area, and other travelers need a Schengen visa. to Slovakia is an EU and Schengen member: EU/EEA citizens need no visa, nationals of the 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) — including the US, UK, Japan and most of the Americas — get 90 days in any 180 across the whole Schengen Area, and other travelers need a Schengen visa. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Slovakia— Passport-row notes (4 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Slovakia— Passport-row notes (58 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Slovakia— Default source — pages that state the rows changed: from ~~(no ETIAS page cited)~~ to + https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Slovenia— Count of visa-exempt nationalities changed: from EU citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Citizens of around 60 visa-waiver countries — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and most of the Americas — get 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area. Everyone else needs a Schengen visa from a Slovenian embassy or visa center. to EU citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Citizens of the 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and most of the Americas — get 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area. Everyone else needs a Schengen visa from a Slovenian embassy or visa center. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Slovenia— Count of visa-exempt nationalities changed: from Slovenia is an EU and Schengen member: EU/EEA citizens enter freely with an ID card, around 60 visa-waiver nationalities — including the US, UK, Japan and most of the Americas — get 90 days in any 180 across the whole Schengen Area, and other travelers need a Schengen visa. to Slovenia is an EU and Schengen member: EU/EEA citizens enter freely with an ID card, nationals of the 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) — including the US, UK, Japan and most of the Americas — get 90 days in any 180 across the whole Schengen Area, and other travelers need a Schengen visa. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Slovenia— Passport-row notes (4 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Slovenia— Passport-row notes (58 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Slovenia— Default source — pages that state the rows changed: from ~~(no ETIAS page cited)~~ to + https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026South Korea— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from South Korea admits citizens of over 100 countries without a visa for 30–180 days, normally subject to the K-ETA electronic travel authorization (10,000 KRW, valid 3 years) — though K-ETA has been temporarily waived for 22 countries including the US, UK and Japan; other nationalities apply for a C-3 short-term visit visa at an embassy. to South Korea admits citizens of the 111 countries and regions on the Ministry of Justice's K-ETA eligibility list (as of 7 October 2026) without a visa for 30–180 days, normally subject to the K-ETA electronic travel authorization (10,000 KRW, valid 3 years) — though K-ETA has been temporarily waived for 22 countries including the US, UK and Japan; other nationalities apply for a C-3 short-term visit visa at an embassy. (k-eta.go.kr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Spain— ETIAS text changed: from No. US passport holders can visit Spain and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS becomes mandatory, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. to No. US passport holders can visit Spain and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Spain— ETIAS text changed: from ~~Before travel, once mandatory~~ to Before travel, once ETIAS starts (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Spain— Passport-row notes (4 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Spain— Passport-row notes (1 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory — see the declarations section.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation — see the declarations section. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Spain— Passport-row notes (57 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Spain— Default source — pages that state the rows changed: from ~~(no ETIAS page cited)~~ to + https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Sweden— ETIAS text changed: from No. US passport holders can visit Sweden and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS becomes mandatory, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. to No. US passport holders can visit Sweden and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Sweden— ETIAS text changed: from ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once mandatory, the €20 online authorization will be required before boarding. to ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once ETIAS starts, the €20 online authorization will be required before boarding. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Sweden— ETIAS text changed: from ~~Before travel, once mandatory~~ to Before travel, once ETIAS starts (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Sweden— Count of visa-exempt nationalities changed: from Sweden is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, around 60 visa-exempt nationalities can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else applies for a €90 Schengen short-stay visa through the Swedish Migration Agency's consular network. to Sweden is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else applies for a €90 Schengen short-stay visa through the Swedish Migration Agency's consular network. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Sweden— Count of visa-exempt nationalities changed: from EU and EFTA citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Around 60 nationalities — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Everyone else needs a €90 Schengen short-stay visa applied for via the Swedish mission serving their place of residence. to EU and EFTA citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Nationals of the 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Everyone else needs a €90 Schengen short-stay visa applied for via the Swedish mission serving their place of residence. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Sweden— Passport-row notes (4 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Sweden— Passport-row notes (58 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Sweden— Default source — pages that state the rows changed: from ~~(no ETIAS page cited)~~ to + https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Switzerland— ETIAS text changed: from No. US passport holders can visit Switzerland and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS becomes mandatory, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. to No. US passport holders can visit Switzerland and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Switzerland— ETIAS text changed: from ~~Before travel, once mandatory~~ to Before travel, once ETIAS starts (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Switzerland— Count of visa-exempt nationalities changed: from Switzerland is not in the EU but joins the Schengen Area through association agreements: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, visa-exempt nationals of 59 countries can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a €90 Schengen short-stay visa. to Switzerland is not in the EU but joins the Schengen Area through association agreements: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a €90 Schengen short-stay visa. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Switzerland— Passport-row notes (4 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website says nationals of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco, and holders of a passport issued by the Vatican City State or the Holy See, will not need an ETIAS travel authorization. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Switzerland— Passport-row notes (1 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory — see the declarations section.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation — see the declarations section. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Switzerland— Passport-row notes (57 rows) changed: from ~~ETIAS authorization will be required once mandatory.~~ to The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Switzerland— Default source — pages that state the rows changed: from ~~(no ETIAS page cited)~~ to + https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Tajikistan— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Since January 2022 Tajikistan has waived visas for citizens of 52 countries, including the EU, US, Canada, Australia and Japan, for stays of up to 30 days, and citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia enter with no time limit set. About 130 nationalities, including the UK, can apply online for an eVisa (with an optional GBAO permit for the Pamir Highway); the rest apply at a Tajik embassy. to Since January 2022 Tajikistan has waived visas for citizens of 52 countries, including the EU, US, Canada, Australia and Japan, for stays of up to 30 days, and citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia enter with no time limit set. Citizens of the 129 countries and territories on the evisa.tj nationality list (as of 7 October 2026), including the UK, can apply online for an eVisa (with an optional GBAO permit for the Pamir Highway); the rest apply at a Tajik embassy. (evisa.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Tajikistan— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Citizens of the 52 countries on Tajikistan's January 2022 visa-waiver list, including all EU countries, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea, can visit visa-free for up to 30 days, and citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia enter with no time limit set. British and Israeli citizens need a visa and can apply for the eVisa at evisa.tj, as can about 130 nationalities in all; the rest apply at a Tajik embassy. to Citizens of the 52 countries on Tajikistan's January 2022 visa-waiver list, including all EU countries, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea, can visit visa-free for up to 30 days, and citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia enter with no time limit set. British and Israeli citizens need a visa and can apply for the eVisa at evisa.tj, as can citizens of all 129 countries and territories on the portal's nationality list (as of 7 October 2026); the rest apply at a Tajik embassy. (evisa.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Tonga— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Tonga's Ministry of Revenue and Customs lists the citizens of some fifty countries who may be issued a 30-day visitor visa on arrival — among them the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Ireland — provided they hold a valid return ticket and sufficient funds. Citizens of the 26 EU member states covered by the EU–Tonga visa waiver agreement (every member except Ireland) are visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Chinese citizens are visa-free under a bilateral agreement, for less than 30 days. Citizens of every other country need a visa before arrival. to Tonga's Ministry of Revenue and Customs lists the citizens of 53 countries and territories (as of 7 October 2026) who may be issued a 30-day visitor visa on arrival — among them the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Ireland — provided they hold a valid return ticket and sufficient funds. Citizens of the 26 EU member states covered by the EU–Tonga visa waiver agreement (every member except Ireland) are visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Chinese citizens are visa-free under a bilateral agreement, for less than 30 days. Citizens of every other country need a visa before arrival. (revenue.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026United States— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from The United States admits Visa Waiver Program nationals with an ESTA travel authorization ($40.27, valid 2 years) for stays up to 90 days, lets Canadians visit visa-free for up to 6 months, and requires most other visitors to obtain a B1/B2 visitor visa ($185) at a US embassy; citizens of the Marshall Islands and Micronesia, and Bahamians precleared in the Bahamas, also enter without a visa. Presidential proclamations of June and December 2025 suspend entry on visitor visas for citizens of more than 30 countries, with limited exemptions. to The United States admits Visa Waiver Program nationals with an ESTA travel authorization ($40.27, valid 2 years) for stays up to 90 days, lets Canadians visit visa-free for up to 6 months, and requires most other visitors to obtain a B1/B2 visitor visa ($185) at a US embassy; citizens of the Marshall Islands and Micronesia, and Bahamians precleared in the Bahamas, also enter without a visa. Presidential proclamations of June and December 2025 suspend entry on visitor visas for citizens of 38 countries and for holders of Palestinian Authority travel documents, with limited exemptions. (govinfo.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Uzbekistan— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Uzbekistan admits citizens of about 90 countries and territories — including the whole EU, the UK, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Australia and New Zealand — visa-free, most of them for 30 days. 44 other nationalities use the USD 20 eVisa, and the rest apply at an Uzbek embassy. to Uzbekistan admits citizens of the 91 countries on the Foreign Ministry's visa-free list (updated 1 June 2026) — including the whole EU, the UK, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Australia and New Zealand — visa-free, most of them for 30 days. 44 other nationalities use the USD 20 eVisa, and the rest apply at an Uzbek embassy. (gov.uz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Uzbekistan— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Citizens of about 90 countries and territories, including the whole EU, the UK, Switzerland, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Türkiye, Malaysia, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, enter visa-free, most of them for up to 30 days. 44 other nationalities, among them India, Vietnam, Thailand, Egypt and much of South America, apply for the USD 20 eVisa at e-visa.gov.uz; nationalities the portal does not list apply at an Uzbek embassy. to Citizens of the 91 countries on the Foreign Ministry's visa-free list (updated 1 June 2026), including the whole EU, the UK, Switzerland, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Türkiye, Malaysia, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, enter visa-free, most of them for up to 30 days. 44 other nationalities, among them India, Vietnam, Thailand, Egypt and much of South America, apply for the USD 20 eVisa at e-visa.gov.uz; nationalities the portal does not list apply at an Uzbek embassy. (gov.uz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Vanuatu— Count of nationalities/countries changed: from Vanuatu waives visas for citizens of well over 100 countries — including the whole EU, the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, China, India and its Pacific neighbors — for stays of up to 120 days, while everyone else applies in advance, either for a visitor visa of up to 30 days or for a tourist visa of up to 120 days. to Vanuatu waives visas for citizens of the 121 countries and territories on the Department of Immigration and Passport Services' exemption list (as of 8 October 2026) — including the whole EU, the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, China, India and its Pacific neighbors — for stays of up to 120 days, while everyone else applies in advance, either for a visitor visa of up to 30 days or for a tourist visa of up to 120 days. (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Vatican City— Vatican City text changed: from Vatican City is reached only through Italy, so Italy's Schengen rules decide who can visit: EU citizens move freely, around 60 nationalities visit visa-free for 90 days in any 180, and everyone else needs an Italian Schengen visa. to 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 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without one, and other nationals need a Schengen short-stay visa. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Vatican City— Vatican City text changed: from Entry is through Italy, so Italian Schengen rules decide who gets in: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, around 60 nationalities are visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period, and everyone else needs a Schengen visa issued for Italy. to 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 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa, and other nationals need a Schengen short-stay visa. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Vatican City— Vatican City text changed: from ~~No official source we read describes a Vatican entry stamp. Entry is through Italy, so 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; any Schengen stamp or EES record comes from the border where you enter the Schengen Area. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Vatican City— Vatican City text changed: from ~~Your allowance is whatever your Schengen status in Italy gives you — for visa-exempt visitors, 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; in Italy, visa-exempt visitors can stay 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Vatican City— Vatican City text changed: from Effectively yes, once it becomes mandatory — not for the Vatican itself, but to enter the Schengen Area through Italy on a visa-exempt passport. The fee is EUR 20, and the EU says its ETIAS website is the only official website for submitting applications. to 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. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026Vatican City— Vatican City text changed: from ~~Entry is via Italy, so Schengen rules apply: 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. 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. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)