Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 6, 2026France— proofOfFunds changed: from France scales the means requirement by accommodation: roughly €65 per day with prepaid accommodation, €120 per day without proof of accommodation, and about €32.50 per day with a validated attestation d'accueil (host certificate). Confirm current figures on France-Visas. to France scales the means requirement by accommodation: €65 per day with proof of a hotel reservation, €120 per day without one, and €32.50 per day with an attestation d'accueil (host certificate). (service-public.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026France— declarations (EES) changed: from Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. There is nothing to submit in advance, but allow extra time on your first entry. to Non-EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders: on the first crossing since the EES started, border officers take a facial photo and/or scan fingerprints. The EU says this can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance, at a self-service system or through a mobile app where one is available. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026France— declarations (ETIAS) changed: from Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Check the official EU site for the current status and apply only there. to Visa-exempt travellers will need an ETIAS travel authorisation to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official EU site is travel-europe.europa.eu. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026France— countryFacts.safety changed: from France is a safe destination overall. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing on the Paris metro and around major sights, common tourist scams, and occasional demonstrations or transport strikes. to The UK Foreign Office says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in France, that pickpockets can work in gangs, and that demonstrations can take place with little or no warning, particularly in cities. Canada's travel advice says strikes occur regularly, particularly in transport. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026France— countryFacts.driving changed: from France is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for France yet. to France is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026France— tips (pickpockets) changed: from The UK government says thieves and pickpockets operate on the Paris Métro, on RER lines and at mainline stations, sometimes in gangs where one person distracts you. Keep your passport, cards and valuables in separate bags or pockets. to The UK government says thieves and pickpockets operate on the Paris Métro, on RER lines and at mainline stations, sometimes in gangs where one person distracts you, and advises keeping your passport, cards and valuables in separate bags or pockets. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026France— tips (strikes) changed: from Canada's travel advice says strikes occur regularly, particularly in transport, and Australia's Smartraveller says they can affect trains and flights. Check the status of your trains and flights before travel days and build in slack. to Canada's travel advice says strikes occur regularly, particularly in transport, and Australia's Smartraveller says strikes are frequent across France and bring significant disruptions, particularly to public transport. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026France— tips (etias-scams) changed: from ~~Apply for ETIAS only at the official travel-europe.europa.eu site once it becomes mandatory — unofficial sites charge inflated fees.~~ to The official ETIAS website, travel-europe.europa.eu, gives the fee as EUR 20 when you apply through it; applicants under 18 or over 70 are exempt from paying. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026France— faq (long-stay) changed: from You need a national long-stay visa (Type D), applied for via France-Visas before travel — typically around €99 (€50 for Campus France students). Many long-stay visas (VLS-TS) double as residence permits and must be validated online within 3 months of arrival. to You need a national long-stay visa (Type D), applied for via France-Visas before travel: €99, or €50 for students whose application went through a Centre pour les études en France. Many long-stay visas (VLS-TS) double as residence permits and must be validated online within 3 months of arrival. (france-visas.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026France— Passport notes (26 rows) changed: from ~~EU citizens can enter with a passport or national ID card and stay without a visa; register if staying over 3 months.~~ to EU citizens can enter with a passport or national ID card and stay without a visa. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026France— Passport notes (1 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required. The EU suspended its visa facilitation agreement with Russia; fees are higher (€90) and processing is slower.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required (€90), applied for via France-Visas and the French consular authorities in the country where you live. (service-public.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026France— Passport notes (1 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for via France-Visas and the visa center (VFS Global) serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for via France-Visas and the French consular authorities in the country where you live. (service-public.gouv.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026France— Passport notes (1 rows) 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 (nationals who need a visa), so a Schengen short-stay visa is required. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gabon— Summary (CEMAC free-entry claim not on an official page read) changed: from Most visitors need Gabon’s official e-Visa, applied for online through the DGDI portal and collected on arrival at Libreville’s Léon-Mba International Airport, while CEMAC citizens enter freely and Mauritius, Morocco and South Africa are visa-exempt under bilateral agreements. to Most visitors need Gabon’s official e-Visa, applied for online through the DGDI portal and issued on arrival at Libreville’s Léon-Mba International Airport, while ordinary passports of Mauritius, Morocco and South Africa are visa-exempt under bilateral agreements. (evisa.dgdi.ga )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gabon— FAQ: need a visa (CEMAC claim removed; US suspension attributed to the State Department) changed: from Most nationalities do. The standard route is Gabon’s official e-Visa (evisa.dgdi.ga), collected on arrival at Libreville airport. CEMAC citizens enter freely, and ordinary passports of Mauritius, Morocco and South Africa are visa-exempt under bilateral agreements. EU, UK and Canadian citizens need a visa; Gabon announced in December 2025 that it would suspend visa issuance to US citizens. to Most nationalities do. The standard route is Gabon’s official e-Visa (evisa.dgdi.ga), issued on arrival at Libreville airport. Ordinary passports of Mauritius, Morocco and South Africa are visa-exempt under bilateral agreements. EU, UK and Canadian citizens need a visa, and the US State Department says that as of 1 January 2026 the government of Gabon has suspended visas to US citizens. (evisa.dgdi.ga )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gabon— FAQ: visa on arrival ("other entry points require an embassy visa" was an inference) changed: from Only with prior approval: e-Visa applicants receive an authorization online and the visa itself is issued on arrival, exclusively at Libreville Léon-Mba International Airport. There is no walk-up visa on arrival, and other entry points require a visa obtained from an embassy. to Only with prior approval: e-Visa applicants receive an authorization online and the visa itself is issued on arrival, where it is paid for; the DGDI says e-Visas are valid only for travel by air via Léon-Mba International Airport in Libreville. (evisa.dgdi.ga )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gabon— FAQ: US/EU exemption (late-2023 announcement, Dutch and Norwegian claims and US reciprocity details not on a page read) changed: from No. Gabon announced visa exemptions for several Western countries in late 2023, but they no longer cover EU, Norwegian, UK, Canadian or US citizens: Spain's foreign ministry says EU citizens are no longer exempt, France and the Netherlands tell their citizens to get a visa through the DGDI, Norway says Norwegians need a visa, and the UK and Canada list a visa as required. No official source con… to No. Spain's foreign ministry says EU citizens are no longer exempt, France tells its citizens to get a visa through the DGDI, and the UK and Canada list a visa as required. No official source confirms an exemption for Norwegian, Swiss, Icelandic or Liechtenstein citizens. The US State Department says that as of 1 January 2026 the government of Gabon has suspended visas to US citizens. (exteriores.gob.es )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gabon— Tip: Libreville only (overland advice was an inference) changed: from ~~The e-Visa is only collected on arrival at Libreville Léon-Mba International Airport — if you plan to enter overland or through another port, arrange a visa through an embassy instead.~~ to The DGDI says e-Visas are valid only for travel by air via Léon-Mba International Airport in Libreville. (evisa.dgdi.ga )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gabon— Tip: yellow card (advice removed) changed: from ~~You must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination to enter Gabon, according to the UK government's travel advice. Carry it with your passport.~~ to You must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination to enter Gabon, according to the UK government's travel advice. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gabon— Tip: cash (attribution carried through) changed: from Canada's travel advice says credit cards are accepted only in Libreville's large hotels, restaurants and supermarkets, and that ATMs are available but cash withdrawals are limited — so use cash for transactions where you can. to Canada's travel advice says credit cards are accepted only in Libreville's large hotels, restaurants and supermarkets, that ATMs are available but cash withdrawals are limited, and advises using cash for all transactions if possible. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gabon— Passport validity (Canadian rule was presented as Gabon's; DGDI rule added) changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Gabon.~~ to The DGDI e-Visa portal requires a passport valid for at least six months. Canada's travel advice says it must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Gabon. (evisa.dgdi.ga )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gabon— Yellow fever (advice removed) changed: from ~~A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Gabon. Keep the yellow card with your passport.~~ to A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Gabon. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gabon— Safety text (UK advice was unattributed) changed: from Robbery, armed attacks and rape have occurred in Gabon, including assaults on taxi passengers, so avoid remote areas and isolated beaches after dark. Since the August 2023 military takeover the authorities may scrutinise tourists closely, and some have been held and questioned. Avoid protests and rallies and carry your documents. to The UK government says there have been incidents of robbery, armed attacks and rape in Gabon, and reports of violent assaults and robberies on taxi passengers; it advises avoiding remote areas after dark and isolated beaches at night. It says that since the August 2023 military coup the authorities may treat tourists with heightened scrutiny and some have been held and questioned, and advises a… (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gabon— Passport row notes changed: from Apply online through the official DGDI e-Visa portal before travel. The visa is issued on arrival, but only at Libreville Léon-Mba International Airport; oth… | Apply online through the official DGDI e-Visa portal before travel. The visa is issued on arrival, but only at Libreville Léon-Mba International Airport; oth… | Apply online through the official DGDI e-Visa portal before travel. The visa is issued on arrival, but only at Libreville Léon-Mba International Airport; oth… | Ordinary passports are exempt from visas under a bilateral agreement with Gabon, according to the DGDI's list of exempted countries. The list gives no permit… | Norway's foreign ministry says Norwegians need a visa to visit Gabon, obtained from Gabon's consulate in Stockholm or as an e-Visa that is paid for and issue… | A visa is required, and the US State Department reports that on 18 December 2025 Gabon's Council of Ministers announced it would suspend visa issuance to US … | CEMAC citizens enter Gabon freely under the Community’s free-movement arrangements with a valid passport or national ID. to Apply online through the official DGDI e-Visa portal before travel. The visa is issued on arrival; the DGDI says e-Visas are valid only for travel by air via… | Apply online through the official DGDI e-Visa portal before travel. The visa is issued on arrival; the DGDI says e-Visas are valid only for travel by air via… | Apply online through the official DGDI e-Visa portal before travel. The visa is issued on arrival; the DGDI says e-Visas are valid only for travel by air via… | Ordinary passports are exempt from visas under a bilateral agreement with Gabon, according to the DGDI's list of exempted countries. The list gives no permit… | Apply online through the official DGDI e-Visa portal before travel. The visa is issued on arrival; the DGDI says e-Visas are valid only for travel by air via… | A visa is required, and the US State Department says that as of 1 January 2026 the government of Gabon has suspended visas to US citizens; it advises checkin… | No official source we could read states the entry rule for this nationality; the DGDI's list of exempted countries does not name it. (evisa.dgdi.ga )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Summary changed: from ~~(ECOWAS citizens may stay up to 90 days) … need a visa from a Gambian embassy before travel.~~ to The Gambia admits ECOWAS citizens, the UK, Canada, Australia and much of northern Europe without a visa — the UK government says British visitors are stamped in for 28 days, which can be extended twice by 28 days — while citizens of much of the Caribbean, the Pacific, East and Southern Africa and South-East Asia need an entry clearance that their host in The Gambia has approved by the Immigration Department, and US, French and various other passport holders need a visa. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Onward ticket changed: from ~~No official source states a ticket requirement for visa-free visitors, but airlines flying into Banjul may check return tickets.~~ to The Immigration Department issues a short visit visa only to applicants who hold a return ticket (or cash equal to its cost) or an onward ticket from The Gambia, and says all travelers must meet the entry requirements, including return tickets for first-time travelers. Ireland's travel advice says Irish citizens entering without a visa must show an onward or return ticket within 90 days of arrival. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Proof of funds changed: from ~~No official source states a requirement for visa-free visitors.~~ to Short visit visa applicants must have adequate funds for their maintenance in The Gambia, according to the Immigration Department, which also lists visible means of sustenance among its entry requirements; no amount is published. Ireland's travel advice says Irish citizens entering without a visa must provide proof of sufficient funds. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Safety changed: from ~~The UK government has no warning against travel to The Gambia. … persistent "bumsters" …~~ to The UK FCDO says petty theft is a problem in cities and tourist areas, especially at night on isolated beaches, in markets and at crowded events, that young men known as 'bumsters' approach tourists on the beaches, and that security checkpoints are common on all major routes. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Source changed: from ~~https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gambia~~ to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Tip: length of stay changed: from ~~…and ECOWAS citizens can stay up to 90 days. For longer stays, extend … before the stamp expires.~~ to The UK government says British visitors are stamped in for 28 days and can get 2 extensions of 28 days from the Immigration Office in Banjul or the tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area. Ireland says Irish citizens may stay up to 90 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Tip: bumsters changed: from ~~Be polite but firm in refusing.~~ to The UK FCDO warns of young men known as 'bumsters' who approach tourists, especially on beaches, offering help or guiding and sometimes asking for money. Canada advises politely declining any unsolicited offer. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Tip: Senegal day trips changed: from ~~Check Senegal's entry rules for your passport before a day trip and carry your passport at the ferry and border crossings.~~ to The UK FCDO warns that 'bumsters' offering tours into Senegal are unlikely to follow the correct immigration procedures, which could get you detained by the immigration authorities. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— FAQ: Do I need a visa? changed: from ~~…and ECOWAS citizens up to 90. … need a visa from a Gambian embassy before travel.~~ to Citizens of ECOWAS states and of much of northern and western Europe — including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden and Finland — enter visa-free, as do Canadians and Australians; the UK government says British visitors are stamped in for 28 days, and Ireland says Irish citizens may stay up to 90 days. Citizens of much of the Caribbean, the Pacific, East and Southern Africa and South-East Asia need no visa but an entry clearance, which their host in The Gambia has approved by the Immigration Department. US, French, Portuguese and various other passport holders need a visa, which the Immigration Department says is issued by Gambian embassies, missions and consulates abroad and by immigration officers at the gazetted entry points. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— FAQ: Do US citizens need a visa? changed: from ~~…normally from the Gambian Embassy in Washington, DC. Confirm current fees and processing times with the embassy before booking.~~ to Yes. The Immigration Department lists the United States among the countries whose citizens need only a visa (no entry clearance). It says visas are issued by Gambian embassies, missions and consulates abroad and by immigration officers at the gazetted entry points. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— FAQ: How long can I stay? changed: from ~~ECOWAS citizens can stay up to 90 days under the Community's free-movement protocol. … Apply before your stamp expires.~~ to The UK government says British visitors are stamped in for 28 days on arrival and can get 2 extensions of 28 days from the Immigration Office in Banjul or the tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area, and Ireland says Irish citizens can stay up to 90 days. The Immigration Department says a short visit visa is issued for a period of 90 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— FAQ: Yellow fever changed: from ~~…which includes most of mainland West Africa, so overland travelers from Senegal should carry the certificate. Direct arrivals from Europe do not need it.~~ to WHO lists The Gambia as requiring a yellow fever certificate from travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, a list that includes neighbouring Senegal. Australia's travel advice goes further and says you need a valid yellow fever certificate to enter The Gambia. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Passport notes (AF,AL,DZ,AO,AM,AZ…) changed: from ~~Obtain the visa in advance from a Gambian embassy or high commission (where there is no Gambian mission nearby, ask your airline about arrangements before flying)~~ to …The department says visas are issued by Gambian embassies, missions and consulates abroad and by immigration officers at the gazetted entry points; your host … must also obtain the entry clearance. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Passport notes (AD,AR,AT,BZ,BR,CR…) changed: from ~~required in advance from a Gambian embassy … ask your airline about arrangements before flying~~ to The Immigration Department lists this nationality among those whose citizens need only a visa. It says visas are issued by Gambian embassies, missions and consulates abroad and by immigration officers at the gazetted entry points. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Passport notes (TR) changed: from ~~required in advance from a Gambian embassy … ask your airline…~~ to Turkey's foreign ministry says holders of ordinary Turkish passports need a visa for The Gambia. (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Passport notes (AU,CA) changed: from ~~Visitors are stamped in for 28 days, extendable at the Immigration Department in Banjul.~~ to (sentence removed; the exemption-agreement listing remains) (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Passport notes (BE,CZ,FI,DE,IS,IT…) changed: from ~~border officers stamp visitors in for 28 days, extendable at the Immigration Department in Banjul~~ to Visa-free: the Immigration Department lists this nationality among countries with a visa exemption agreement. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Passport notes (GB) changed: from ~~extendable at the Immigration Department in Banjul~~ to Visa-free. The UK government says British visitors are stamped in for 28 days and can get 2 extensions of 28 days from the Immigration Office in Banjul or the tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Passport notes (BJ,CV,CI,GH,GN,GW…) changed: from ~~under the Community's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days~~ to ECOWAS citizens do not need a visa; the Immigration Department says a valid travel document issued by a competent authority suffices. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Passport notes (BF,ML,NE) changed: from ~~Up to 90 days with a valid passport or ECOWAS travel document.~~ to …The Commission also recognises, until further notice, their national identity cards and passports bearing the ECOWAS logo. (ecowas.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Passport notes (MR) changed: from ~~Until a Gambian mission confirms otherwise, plan on a visa from a Gambian embassy or high commission.~~ to (advice removed) (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Gambia— Passport notes (SZ) changed: from ~~Plan for both: obtain the visa in advance… and have your host… obtain the entry clearance.~~ to (advice removed) (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— summary changed: from Georgia runs one of the world's most liberal entry regimes: citizens of around 90 countries — including the US, UK, EU, Ukraine, Turkey and Russia — can stay visa-free for a full year, while most other nationalities either qualify via a valid Schengen, US or UK visa or residence permit, or apply for a cheap short-stay eVisa at evisa.gov.ge. to Citizens of the more than 90 countries on Georgia's visa-free list — including the US, UK, EU, Ukraine, Turkey and Russia — can stay visa-free for a full year, while most other nationalities either qualify via a valid Schengen, US or UK visa or residence permit, or apply for a short-stay eVisa at evisa.gov.ge. (evisa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes (12 rows: US,GB,CA,AU,NZ,IE,CH,UA,JP,KR,BR,MX) changed: from ~~Visa-free for a full year (365 days) under Georgia's ordinary visa-free regime — one of the most generous allowances anywhere.~~ to Visa-free for a full year (365 days) under Georgia's ordinary visa-free regime. (geoconsul.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes (8 rows: DE,FR,ES,IT,PT,NL,PL,RO) changed: from ~~Visa-free for a full year (365 days); EU citizens can even enter with a national ID card instead of a passport.~~ to Visa-free for a full year (365 days); EU citizens can also enter with a national ID card instead of a passport. (geoconsul.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes changed: from ~~Visa-free for a full year (365 days); Turkish citizens can enter with a national ID card instead of a passport.~~ to Visa-free for a full year (365 days). (geoconsul.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes changed: from ~~Visa-free for a full year (365 days). Note that entering Georgia through Abkhazia or South Ossetia is illegal under Georgian law. Use recognized border crossings only.~~ to Visa-free for a full year (365 days). The UK FCDO says it is illegal under Georgian law to enter Georgia from Russia through South Ossetia or Abkhazia. (geoconsul.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes changed: from ~~Chinese citizens travel visa-free for short stays (30 days) under the bilateral agreement in force since May 28, 2024. Confirm the exact allowance on geoconsul.gov.ge before a longer trip.~~ to Chinese citizens may enter visa-free and stay for 30 days, for tourism only, under Government Ordinance No. 255. (geoconsul.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes (67 rows: AL,AD,AG,AR,AM,AT,AZ,BS,BH,BB,BY,BE…) changed: from ~~Visa-free for a full year (365 days) under Georgia’s ordinary visa-free regime — one of the most generous allowances anywhere.~~ to Visa-free for a full year (365 days) under Georgia’s ordinary visa-free regime. (geoconsul.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes changed: from Visa-free for 30 days, according to Hong Kong's Immigration Department, which lists Georgia among the destinations granting HKSAR passport holders visa-free access or a visa on arrival. No Georgian source we could read names Hong Kong passports, so confirm with a Georgian embassy before travel. to Visa-free for 30 days, according to Hong Kong's Immigration Department, which lists Georgia among the destinations granting HKSAR passport holders visa-free access or a visa on arrival. No Georgian source we could read names Hong Kong passports. (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes changed: from ~~Iranian citizens travel visa-free for short stays (45 days) under the bilateral arrangement. Confirm current status on geoconsul.gov.ge before travel.~~ to Iranian citizens travel visa-free for short stays (45 days). (geoconsul.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes changed: from Kosovo is not on Georgia's list of visa-exempt countries and is not offered on the e-Visa nationality list, so a visa from a Georgian embassy or consulate is needed. Ask the mission whether it will accept the passport before planning a trip. to Kosovo is not on Georgia's list of visa-exempt countries and is not offered on the e-Visa nationality list, so a visa from a Georgian embassy or consulate is needed. (gc-pfiles.mfa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 30 days, according to Macao's Identification Services Bureau. No Georgian source we could read names Macao passports, so confirm with a Georgian embassy before travel.~~ to Visa-free for up to 30 days, according to Macao's Identification Services Bureau. No Georgian source we could read names Macao passports. (dsi.gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes changed: from Taiwan is not on Georgia's list of visa-exempt countries and is not offered on the e-Visa nationality list, so a visa from a Georgian embassy or consulate is needed. Ask the mission whether it will accept the Taiwanese passport before planning a trip. to Taiwan is not on Georgia's list of visa-exempt countries and is not offered on the e-Visa nationality list, so a visa from a Georgian embassy or consulate is needed. (gc-pfiles.mfa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— entryRequirements.onwardTicket.text changed: from A return or onward ticket is not on the official list of documents visa holders must carry at the border (passport, proof of the purpose of travel, accommodation, insurance and funds), and no rule is published for visa-free visitors. Airlines may still ask. to A return or onward ticket is not on the official list of documents visa holders must carry at the border (passport, proof of the purpose of travel, accommodation, insurance and funds), and no rule is published for visa-free visitors. (evisa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— countryFacts.safety.text changed: from Georgia is generally safe with low violent crime; visitors mainly face petty scams and aggressive driving. Avoid the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and their boundary lines, where consular help is unavailable. to The UK FCDO says crime levels are low. It advises against all travel to the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and all but essential travel next to their boundary lines, and says it cannot provide face-to-face support there. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— faq.us-need-visa.answer changed: from No. US passport holders can enter Georgia visa-free and remain for a full year (365 days). No registration, no arrival card. To reset the clock, travelers simply exit and re-enter, though very frequent resets can draw questions at the border. to No. US passport holders can enter Georgia visa-free and remain for a full year (365 days). (evisa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— faq.how-long-stay.answer changed: from ~~A full 365 days per entry for the roughly 90 nationalities on the visa-free list, including the US, UK, all EU states, Canada, Australia, Japan, Ukraine, Turkey and Russia.~~ to A full year (365 days) for citizens of the countries on Georgia's visa-free list, including the US, UK, all EU states, Canada, Australia, Japan, Ukraine, Turkey and Russia. Chinese citizens, also on the list, may stay 30 days, for tourism only. (evisa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Georgia— faq.abkhazia-safety.answer changed: from The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and says consular support is not available there. It also says entering Georgia from Russia through either region is illegal under Georgian law, with heavy fines or up to 4 years in prison. to The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and says it cannot provide face-to-face support there. It also says entering Georgia from Russia through either region is illegal under Georgian law, with heavy fines or up to 4 years in prison. (evisa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— visaTypes.national-d.fee.notes changed: from ~~For stays over 90 days: work, study, family reunification and other long-stay purposes. Converted into a residence permit at the local Ausländerbehörde after arrival.~~ to For stays over 90 days: work, study, family reunification and other long-stay purposes. The Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75, also for multiple entries. (gesetze-im-internet.de )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— visaTypes.student.fee.notes changed: from Required for courses longer than 90 days; typically needs proof of admission and a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of around €11,904 per year. Confirm the current blocked-account amount before applying. to A national (D) visa; the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75. (gesetze-im-internet.de )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— visaTypes.job-seeker.fee.notes changed: from Points-based Opportunity Card lets qualified workers stay up to 1 year to look for work (part-time work allowed); requires recognized qualifications and proof of funds. Confirm current conditions with the German mission. to A national (D) visa; the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75. (gesetze-im-internet.de )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— visaTypes.work.fee.notes changed: from ~~Requires a job offer; the EU Blue Card route applies to university graduates above a salary threshold (lower for shortage occupations. Confirm the current thresholds).~~ to A national (D) visa; the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75. (gesetze-im-internet.de )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— travelInsurance changed: from Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. Visa-exempt visitors are not required to show it but border officers may ask about cover. to Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. The Federal Foreign Office advises all travellers to take out health insurance that also covers return transport home. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— declarations (EES) changed: from Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. There is nothing to submit in advance, but allow extra time on your first entry. to Non-EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders: on the first crossing since the EES started, border officers take a facial photo and/or scan fingerprints. The EU says this can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance, at a self-service system or through a mobile app where one is available. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— declarations (ETIAS) changed: from Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Check the official EU site for the current status and apply only there. to Visa-exempt travellers will need an ETIAS travel authorisation to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official EU site is travel-europe.europa.eu. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— countryFacts.safety changed: from Germany is a very safe destination; the UK says crime levels are similar to its own. Watch for mugging, bag-snatching and pickpocketing at airports, railway stations and crowded places such as Christmas markets. to The UK Foreign Office says crime levels in Germany are similar to the UK's, and advises taking sensible precautions against mugging, bag-snatching and pickpocketing, particularly at airports, railway stations and in crowded public places. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— countryFacts.driving changed: from Germany is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here. Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by nationa to Germany is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here. No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— tips (etias-scams) changed: from ~~Apply for ETIAS only at the official travel-europe.europa.eu site once it becomes mandatory — unofficial sites charge inflated fees.~~ to The official ETIAS website, travel-europe.europa.eu, gives the fee as EUR 20 when you apply through it; applicants under 18 or over 70 are exempt from paying. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— faq (work-blue-card) changed: from With a job offer you apply for a €75 national work visa; university graduates above the EU Blue Card salary threshold get the Blue Card route with faster permanent residency. Without an offer, the points-based Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) lets qualified workers spend up to a year in Germany looking for a job. to Work in Germany needs a national (D) visa, which costs €75 under the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46). No official source we could read here sets out the conditions of the EU Blue Card or the Opportunity Card. (gesetze-im-internet.de )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— faq (how-long-stay) changed: from Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. EU and EFTA citizens can stay indefinitely but must register their address (Anmeldung) if settling. to Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. EU and EFTA citizens do not need a visa. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— Passport notes (26 rows) changed: from ~~EU citizens can enter with a passport or national ID card and stay without a visa; register if staying over 3 months.~~ to EU citizens can enter with a passport or national ID card and stay without a visa. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— Passport notes (1 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required. The EU suspended its visa facilitation agreement with Russia; fees are higher (€90) and processing is slower.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required (€90), applied for at the German mission or visa centre serving your place of residence. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— Passport notes (1 rows) changed: from ~~A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the German mission or visa center (VFS Global) serving your place of residence.~~ to A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the German mission or visa centre serving your place of residence. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Germany— Passport notes (1 rows) 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 (nationals who need a visa), so a Schengen short-stay visa is required. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Ghana— Emergency Entry Visa name changed: from ~~Emergency Entry Visa (visa on arrival, approved in advance)~~ to Emergency Entry Visa (visa on arrival) (gis.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Ghana— Emergency Entry Visa fee notes changed: from ~~Your host in Ghana applies to Ghana Immigration Service headquarters before you travel; carry the approval letter, which is checked at boarding and on arrival. There is no walk-up visa on arrival.~~ to USD 200 (GIS fees and charges). The Ghana Immigration Service says the application is a letter to the Comptroller-General of Immigration stating where the traveller is coming from, the date of arrival, the length and purpose of the stay, the itinerary and the place of lodging, with the host's and the guest's passport bio pages attached. (gis.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Ghana— Passport validity changed: from ~~Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay in Ghana.~~ to Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of departure from Ghana and must have at least 3 blank pages. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Ghana— Travel insurance changed: from ~~No insurance requirement is enforced at the border, but medical coverage including evacuation is strongly advised — well-equipped hospitals are limited outside Accra and Kumasi.~~ to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Ghana. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Ghana— Currency limits changed: from ~~Declare all foreign currency on the form provided on arrival. Do not carry more than the equivalent of USD 10,000 in foreign currency: the authorities can confiscate the entire amount.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says you must declare all hard currency on the form provided on arrival, and that you should not carry more than USD 10,000 in value in any foreign currency, because the Ghanaian authorities can confiscate the entire amount. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Ghana— Tip: AU ETA changed: from ~~African Union citizens outside ECOWAS are no longer visa-free: the Ghana Immigration Service portal requires an AU ETA, applied for online before travel, which replaces the visa on arrival.~~ to The Ghana Immigration Service portal requires African Union citizens outside ECOWAS to apply online for an AU ETA before travel; its eligibility checker says the ETA replaces the visa on arrival. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Ghana— Tip: eligibility checker changed: from Use the eligibility checker on evisa.immigration.gov.gh before you book: it tells you whether your passport needs an eVisa, an ETA or nothing at all. Do not count on a visa at the airport: the only visa on arrival is the Emergency Entry Visa, which your host must get approved before you fly. to The Ghana Immigration Service says to use the official eligibility checker on evisa.immigration.gov.gh before starting an application: it tells you whether your passport needs an eVisa, an ETA or nothing at all. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Ghana— Tip changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says malaria is a risk to travellers to Ghana and recommends antimalarial medication for most of them. Talk to a travel health clinic before you go, and use insect repellent.~~ to (tip removed) (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Ghana— FAQ: US visa changed: from Yes. US passport holders need a visa before travel. They can apply online for a Ghana eVisa on the Ghana Immigration Service portal: USD 260 with standard processing within 96 hours, single entry, a stay of up to 60 days (the immigration officer sets it on arrival), valid 90 days from issue. A visa from a Ghanaian embassy or consulate remains an alternative. to Yes. US passport holders need a visa before travel. They can apply online for a Ghana eVisa on the Ghana Immigration Service portal: USD 260 with standard processing within 96 hours, single entry, a stay of up to 60 days (the immigration officer sets it on arrival), valid 90 days from issue. The Embassy of Ghana in Washington also issues visas. (washington.mfa.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Ghana— FAQ: visa on arrival changed: from Only with approval arranged before you travel. The Ghana Immigration Service's visa on arrival is the Emergency Entry Visa: your host in Ghana applies to GIS headquarters, the fee is USD 200, and you carry the approval letter to check-in and to Kotoka airport. There is no walk-up visa on arrival, and the AU ETA replaces it for African Union citizens. Most visitors should get an eVisa or an embassy visa instead. to The Ghana Immigration Service's visa on arrival is the Emergency Entry Visa (USD 200). GIS says it may be granted to a person who appears before an immigration officer without a visa, subject to conditions, and that the application is a letter to the Comptroller-General of Immigration with the host's and the guest's passport bio pages. For African Union citizens, the eligibility checker says the AU ETA replaces the visa on arrival. (gis.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Ghana— FAQ: yellow fever changed: from ~~Yes. All travelers aged 9 months and over must show a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate on arrival. This applies to every nationality, including visa-free visitors.~~ to Yes. The Ghana Immigration Service says a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Ghana and may be checked at the port of entry. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Ghana— Safety changed: from Ghana is one of West Africa's most stable countries. Petty theft and street scams occur in Accra. The UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to the Bawku Municipal area in the Upper East region, and the far-northern border areas adjoining Burkina Faso call for extra caution because of regional insecurity. to The UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to the Bawku Municipal area in the Upper East region, and says several terrorist groups operate in neighbouring Burkina Faso near Ghana's northern border. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Greece— Summary changed: from ~~around 60 visa-exempt nationalities…~~ to Greece is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list 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, applied for through Greek consulates and visa centers. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Greece— Stay window changed: from ~~The day you arrive counts as the first day and the day you leave counts as the last.~~ to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area rather than per country. Leaving and coming back does not reset the allowance: the Schengen Borders Code counts the 180-day period preceding each day of stay, so days already spent anywhere in the area during that period still count against the 90. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Greece— Schengen visa fee notes changed: from ~~Fee set EU-wide since June 11, 2024.~~ to Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. The fee is set EU-wide by the Visa Code. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Greece— National D visa fee notes changed: from ~~work, family reunification and other long-stay purposes~~ to National long-stay (type D) visa for stays of more than 90 days and up to 365 days. The Greek Embassy in London charges students EUR 90; visas for children under 12 and for family members of EU nationals are free. (mfa.gr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Greece— Student visa fee notes changed: from ~~Required for courses longer than 90 days; needs proof of enrollment, funds and health insurance. Confirm the current fee with the Greek consulate.~~ to A national type D visa; the Greek Embassy in London lists the type D fee for students at EUR 90. (mfa.gr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Greece— Digital nomad visa fee notes changed: from ~~For remote workers employed by or contracting with companies outside Greece; income of at least EUR 3,500 net per month (plus 20% for a spouse, 15% per child).~~ to Digital nomad visas are national (type D) visas (category Z.1); the foreign ministry says the consulate decides on these applications within 10 days. The Greek Embassy in London lists the type D fee at EUR 180 and no separate digital-nomad rate. (mfa.gr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Greece— Work visa fee notes changed: from ~~Requires prior approval of the employment position in Greece before the visa application; converted to a residence permit after arrival.~~ to A national type D visa; the Greek Embassy in London lists the type D fee at EUR 180. No official source we could read states the conditions for a work visa. (mfa.gr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Greece— Travel insurance changed: from ~~Visa-exempt visitors are not required to show it but border officers may ask about cover.~~ to Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Greece— EES registration changed: from ~~There is nothing to submit in advance, but allow extra time on your first entry.~~ to Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and/or photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders, and passports are no longer stamped. Registration happens at the border on your first crossing since the EES started; the EU says it can be quicker if you register some data in advance at a self-service kiosk or through a mobile app, where available. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)