Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 6, 2026Palau— Safety changed: from ~~…so check a dive operator's credentials…~~ to The UK FCDO says crime levels are low and theft of unattended items is more likely than confrontational crime, but that credit card fraud, including skimming, has increased. It advises taking local advice before swimming or diving from high rocks, says there are over 60 vertical drop-offs, some for experienced divers only, and advises making sure safety equipment, particularly oxygen, is on the boat. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palau— Tip: Rock Islands permit changed: from ~~on top of your tour price~~ to Visiting the Rock Islands needs a Koror State permit: USD 50 for the Rock Islands, or USD 100 for the Jellyfish Lake permit, which covers the lake as well. Permits are valid for 10 days and are required from age 6, according to the Koror State Government's fact sheet. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palau— Tip: sunscreen changed: from ~~Pack sunscreen whose active ingredient is zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.~~ to It is illegal to bring or use reef-toxic sunscreen in Palau, and the UK FCDO says customs will confiscate it from your baggage. It says permitted sunscreens generally have zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as the active ingredient. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palau— Tip: diving changed: from ~~Check a dive operator's credentials…~~ to The UK FCDO says Palau's only hyperbaric chamber is at Belau National Hospital in Koror and that diving school standards are not always as high as in the UK. It advises making sure safety equipment, particularly oxygen, is on the boat and asking about the ability to transfer divers to the chamber. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palau— FAQ: Do I need a visa? changed: from ~~…an onward ticket and somewhere to stay. … enter freely under the Compact of Free Association.~~ to For a normal holiday, no advance visa. Visitors of nearly every nationality are issued a 30-day tourist visa on arrival, provided they hold a passport valid six months, a return ticket and sufficient funds. Under Palau law, US, Micronesian and Marshallese citizens may visit, work or reside without a visa. Citizens of the Schengen states need no visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of Bangladesh and Myanmar must apply for a visa before they travel. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palau— Passport notes (AF,AL,DZ,AD,AO,AG…) changed: from ~~at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport … you sign the Palau Pledge …~~ to A 30-day tourist visa is issued on arrival and can be extended twice, by 30 days each time. Every visitor is assessed the USD 100 environmental fee, which airlines include in the ticket price. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palau— Passport notes (AT,BE,BG,HR,CZ,DK…) changed: from ~~the Palau Pledge … an onward ticket, proof of funds and a passport valid six months still apply~~ to Palau's visa-waiver agreement with the European Union, signed on 7 December 2015, lets citizens of the Schengen states stay without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The Palau Entry Form and the USD 100 environmental fee still apply. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palau— Passport notes (RU) changed: from ~~the Palau Pledge … an onward ticket and proof of funds still apply~~ to Under the Palau–Russia visa-waiver agreement, in force since 27 December 2018, Russian citizens may stay without a visa for 30 days. The Palau Entry Form and the USD 100 environmental fee still apply. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palau— Passport notes (MH) changed: from ~~under the reciprocal arrangements between the Compact states. Confirm current residence and work rules…~~ to Under Palau law (RPPL 11-26), Marshallese citizens may visit, work or reside in Palau without a visa. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palau— Passport notes (FM) changed: from ~~under the reciprocal arrangements between the Compact states. Confirm current residence and work rules…~~ to Under Palau law (RPPL 11-26), Micronesian citizens may visit, work or reside in Palau without a visa. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palau— Passport notes (US) changed: from ~~Under the Compact of Free Association … the Palau Pledge~~ to Under Palau law (RPPL 11-26), US citizens may visit, work or reside in Palau without a visa. A passport valid six months and the environmental fee still apply. (bcbp.pw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palestine— Notes for ETA-IL passports changed: from ~~— admission (up to 90 days) is at Israel's discretion and covers onward travel to most of the West Bank.~~ to Entry runs through Israeli border control: this nationality is visa-exempt for Israel but must obtain the ETA-IL electronic travel authorization online before travel. Israel's Population and Immigration Authority says an ETA-IL allows stays of up to 90 days per visit and does not guarantee entry. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palestine— Notes for IR, IQ, LB, SY passports changed: from Entry is controlled by Israel, which treats this country as an enemy state: its citizens are not admitted except with rare, individually granted permission, and Israel's entry-authorization system excludes the nationality altogether. to Entry is controlled by Israel, and Israel's entry-authorization system does not offer this nationality. The Palestinian Authority issues no visas of its own. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palestine— Travel insurance changed: from ~~Check that any policy covers the Palestinian territories, as many insurers exclude them.~~ to Visa-exempt visitors entering through Israel on an ETA-IL are not asked for insurance. Applicants for Israel's eVisa-B2 tourist visa must show health insurance valid for the whole visit. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palestine— Onward ticket changed: from ~~, though Israeli border officials may ask detailed questions about your itinerary.~~ to Applicants for Israel's eVisa-B2 tourist visa must upload a round-trip ticket. The ETA-IL application for visa-exempt visitors does not ask for one; the UK says visitors may face lengthy questioning and baggage searches when entering and leaving Israel. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palestine— Safety changed: from Conditions differ sharply by area: Gaza is a war zone and closed to travelers, while the West Bank sees checkpoints, periodic military operations, settler violence and protests. Most governments advise against all travel to Gaza and urge heightened caution — or advise against travel — for parts of the West Bank. Check your government's advice and local conditions daily. to The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Gaza and to within 500 m of its border, against all travel to the Tulkarm, Jenin and Tubas governorates of the West Bank (except Route 90), and against all but essential travel to the rest of the West Bank apart from East Jerusalem, Bethlehem Governorate, Ramallah Municipality and some routes. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palestine— Best time to visit changed: from ~~No official seasonal guidance.~~ to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. The CIA World Factbook describes the West Bank's climate as temperate, with warm to hot summers and cool to mild winters, and temperature and rainfall that vary with altitude. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palestine— Tip: entry via Israel changed: from There is no Palestinian visa. Entry is governed entirely by Israel. Travelers reach the West Bank through Ben Gurion Airport or the Allenby (King Hussein) Bridge from Jordan, passing Israeli immigration in both cases. to The UK says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine, and that you must show a passport and Israeli immigration slip to cross between Israel and Palestine. It names Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport and the Allenby Bridge crossing with Jordan as entry points. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palestine— Tip: border questioning changed: from ~~Admission is at Israel's discretion. The UK says~~ to The UK says the Israeli authorities decide if you can enter Israel, you may face extra questioning at the border, and that some travellers entering at the Allenby Bridge or Ben Gurion Airport have been given stamps restricting them to 'Palestinian Authority only' or 'Judea and Samaria only'. Allow extra time. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palestine— Tip: border questioning changed: from ~~Allow extra time.~~ to The UK says the Israeli authorities decide if you can enter Israel, you may face extra questioning at the border, and that some travellers entering at the Allenby Bridge or Ben Gurion Airport have been given stamps restricting them to 'Palestinian Authority only' or 'Judea and Samaria only'. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palestine— Tip: checkpoints changed: from Movement within the West Bank passes through Israeli checkpoints. The UK says to keep your entry card with your passport until you leave, as you may need it when crossing into Palestine; expect delays. to The UK says travellers entering by the Allenby Bridge must pass through Israeli checkpoints and Israeli-controlled territory to reach Jerusalem or Gaza, and to keep your entry card with your passport until you leave, as you may need it when crossing into Palestine. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palestine— FAQ: Do I need a visa to visit Palestine? changed: from ~~Whatever admits you into Israel also covers onward travel to most of the West Bank.~~ to The Palestinian Authority issues no visas and operates no border control, so entry is governed by Israel's rules. Nationalities that are visa-exempt for Israel — the EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia and many others — need Israel's ETA-IL electronic travel authorization before flying; other nationalities need an Israeli visa from an embassy. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palestine— FAQ: Can Israeli citizens visit Palestinian cities? changed: from ~~Check with the Israeli authorities before you travel.~~ to No official source we could read states whether, or where, Israeli citizens may enter the West Bank or Gaza. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Palestine— Tip: monitor advice changed: from ~~Security conditions can deteriorate with little warning. Register with your embassy where possible and monitor its advice throughout your trip.~~ to (removed) (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Stamped visa fee notes changed: from Servicio Nacional de Migración's requirements for a tourist visa set the migration-services fee at B/.50.00 (the balboa is at par with the US dollar); some consulates add a service charge. Tourist visas are valid for no more than 90 days. Panama does not publish a processing time or the stay granted, which the officer sets on entry. to Servicio Nacional de Migración's requirements for a tourist visa set the migration-services fee at B/.50.00 (the balboa is at par with the US dollar). Tourist visas are valid for no more than 90 days. Panama does not publish a processing time or the stay granted. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Authorized visa fee notes changed: from Servicio Nacional de Migración's requirements for a tourist visa set the migration-services fee at B/.50.00 (at par with the US dollar), payable when the application is lodged. An authorized visa must first be approved by the National Immigration Service, normally with a sponsor or host in Panama. Panama does not publish a processing time, validity or stay for it. to Servicio Nacional de Migración's requirements for a tourist visa set the migration-services fee at B/.50.00 (at par with the US dollar), payable when the application is lodged. An authorized visa must first be approved by the National Immigration Service. Panama does not publish a processing time, validity or stay for it. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Passport validity changed: from Panamanian law sets the minimum at 3 months' passport validity, but airlines routinely apply a 6-month rule and immigration officers prefer it — travel with at least 6 months to avoid being turned away at check-in. to Panama's National Immigration Service lists a passport or travel document with at least 3 months' validity among its entry requirements. The UK Foreign Office says a British visitor's passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the day they plan to leave Panama, with at least one blank page. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Yellow fever changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required for travelers aged 1 year or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Vaccination is also recommended for travel to the mainland east of the Canal — the Darién province and the comarcas of Emberá and Guna Yala — where Panama's Ministry of Health vaccinates in risk zones. to A yellow fever certificate is required for travelers aged 1 year or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. WHO also recommends vaccination for travelers aged 9 months or over going to mainland areas east of the Canal: the province of Darién, the comarcas of Emberá and Guna Yala, and the parts of Colón and Panamá provinces east of the Canal. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Travel insurance changed: from ~~Insurance is not an entry condition, but private hospitals in Panama City expect payment or a guarantee up front, and evacuation from Bocas del Toro or Guna Yala is costly.~~ to Travel insurance is not among the entry requirements Panama's National Immigration Service lists for foreigners (Article 43). (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Onward ticket changed: from ~~A confirmed onward or return ticket is a formal entry condition and is checked by airlines at check-in as well as at immigration. One-way arrivals are regularly refused boarding.~~ to Panama's National Immigration Service lists a confirmed reservation to leave the country within the permitted period among its entry requirements. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Proof of funds changed: from Visitors must show proof of economic solvency consistent with the length of stay they declare, and never less than B/.500 (USD 500; the balboa is at par with the dollar). Children under 18 do not need to show it. Checks are not made on every arrival, but officers do ask, especially of travelers arriving overland or on one-way-looking itineraries. to Visitors must show proof of economic solvency consistent with the length of stay they declare, and never less than B/.500 (USD 500; the balboa is at par with the dollar). Children under 18 do not need to show it. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Currency limits changed: from Cash, money or goods worth more than USD 10,000 must be declared to Customs on arrival or departure; the declaration can be made online beforehand on the Declaración Jurada de Viajero. Undeclared cash is retained and the case is referred to the Public Ministry. to Panama's National Customs Authority says travellers carrying money or goods worth more than USD 10,000 can declare them online beforehand on the Declaración Jurada de Viajero. In a case it reported in August 2026, undeclared cash found on a traveller was referred to the Public Prosecutor's Office. (ana.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Tip: third-country visa changed: from If you need a Panamanian visa, check whether you already hold a valid visa or residence permit from Canada, the US, Australia, South Korea, Japan, the UK, Singapore or an EU country: under Executive Decree 521 of 2018, as amended in 2024, it lets you enter as a tourist without applying. Carry the original document, not a photocopy. to If you need a Panamanian visa, check whether you already hold a valid visa or residence permit from Canada, the US, Australia, South Korea, Japan, the UK, Singapore or an EU country: under Executive Decree 521 of 2018, as amended in 2024, it lets you enter as a tourist without applying. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— FAQ: length of stay changed: from Visa-exempt visitors are admitted for up to 90 days — the limit Panama's immigration law (Decreto Ley 3 of 2008, art. 16) sets for tourists, unless an international agreement provides otherwise. The officer decides the number of days and writes it in the system, so check your stamp on arrival. If you were given fewer than 90 days, you can apply to the Servicio Nacional de Migración before it runs out for an extension up to a total of 90 days; a tourist stay cannot be extended beyond that. to Visa-exempt visitors may stay up to 90 days — the limit Panama's immigration law (Decreto Ley 3 of 2008, art. 16) sets for tourists, unless an international agreement provides otherwise. If you were granted fewer than 90 days, you can apply to the Servicio Nacional de Migración before they run out for an extension up to a maximum stay of 90 days. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— FAQ: stamped vs authorized changed: from A stamped visa (visa estampada) is issued by a Panamanian consulate. An authorized visa (visa autorizada) applies to a restricted list of nationalities and must first be approved by the National Immigration Service in Panama, usually with a sponsor in the country. Panama does not publish processing times for either, so apply well ahead of travel. to A stamped visa (visa estampada) is issued by a Panamanian consulate. An authorized visa (visa autorizada) applies to a restricted list of nationalities and must first be approved by the National Immigration Service in Panama. Panama does not publish processing times for either. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— FAQ: proof of funds changed: from Yes. Panama's migration service requires proof of economic solvency consistent with your declared stay and never less than B/.500 (USD 500), alongside a confirmed reservation to leave the country within the permitted period. Children under 18 do not need to show funds. It is not requested on every arrival, but it is asked for often enough that you should have something ready, particularly if you are arriving overland. to Yes. Panama's migration service requires proof of economic solvency consistent with your declared stay and never less than B/.500 (USD 500), alongside a confirmed reservation to leave the country within the permitted period. Children under 18 do not need to show funds. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Safety changed: from Panama City, Boquete, Bocas del Toro and the canal corridor are comfortable for visitors, with opportunistic theft the main concern. The Darién Gap on the Colombian border is genuinely dangerous and should not be crossed overland; parts of Colón also warrant care. to Canada's travel advice says to take normal security precautions in Panama, to exercise a high degree of caution in Colón Province and parts of San Miguelito and Panama City because of high levels of crime, and to avoid all travel south of Metetí in Darién Province to the Colombian border. The UK Foreign Office says foreign nationals and Panamanians have been victims of violent crime, kidnapping and murder in the area bordering Colombia. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Passport notes (AF, AL, DZ, AZ, BH, BD, BJ, BF, BI, TD, CI, CD, DJ, EG, GQ, ER, ET, GM, GN, GW, HT, ID, IR, IQ, JO, KZ, XK, KG, LA, LB, LS, LR, LY, ML, MR, MA, MZ, MM, NP, NE, NG, KP, OM, PK, PS, RW, SN, SL, SO, LK, SD, SR, SY, TJ, TZ, TN, TM, UG, UZ, YE, ZM) changed: from A visa is required. Panama's 2021 visa classification puts this nationality under the authorized visa (visa autorizada), which the National Immigration Service must approve in advance, normally with a sponsor in Panama; Panama does not publish a processing time, so apply well ahead. 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 (Executive Decree 521 of 2018). to A visa is required. Panama's 2021 visa classification puts this nationality under the authorized visa (visa autorizada), which the National Immigration Service must approve in advance; Panama does not publish a processing time. 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 (Executive Decree 521 of 2018). (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Passport notes (AD, AG, AR, AM, AU, AT, BS, BB, BY, BE, BZ, BT, BO, BA, BW, BR, BN, BG, KH, CA, CL, CO, KM, CR, HR, CY, CZ, DK, DM, EC, SV, EE, FJ, FI, FR, DE, GR, GD, GT, GY, HN, HK, HU, IS, IE, IL, IT, JM, JP, KI, KW, LV, LI, LT, LU, MG, MY, MV, MT, MH, MU, MX, FM, MD, MC, MN, ME, NA, NR, NL, NZ, NI, MK, NO, PW, PG, PY, PE, PL, PT, QA, RO, RU, KN, LC, VC, WS, SM, SA, RS, SC, SG, SK, SI, SB, ZA, KR, ES, SE, CH, TW, TH, TO, TT, TR, TV, UA, AE, GB, US, UY, VU, VA, VN) changed: from Visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, the limit Panama's immigration law sets for tourists. The officer sets the days; if you were given fewer, the Servicio Nacional de Migración can extend your stay up to a total of 90 days, but not beyond. to Visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, the limit Panama's immigration law sets for tourists. If you were granted fewer, the Servicio Nacional de Migración can extend your stay up to a maximum of 90 days. (gacetaoficial.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Passport notes (AO, CV, GA, GE, KE) changed: from A visa is required under Panama's October 2026 visa list; the 2021 classification had exempted this nationality. Apply at a Panamanian consulate, which sends the application to the National Immigration Service for approval. 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 (Executive Decree 521 of 2018). to A visa is required under Panama's October 2026 visa list; the 2021 classification had exempted this nationality. 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 (Executive Decree 521 of 2018). (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Passport notes (CM, CF, CN, CU, SZ, GH, IN, MW, PH, CG, ST, TL, TG, VE, ZW) changed: from A visa is required: apply at a Panamanian consulate, which sends the application to the National Immigration Service for approval. 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 (Executive Decree 521 of 2018). to A visa is required under Panama's October 2026 visa list. 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 (Executive Decree 521 of 2018). (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Passport notes (DO) changed: from Visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days since 30 June 2026, when Executive Decree No. 12 repealed the 2015 decree that required Dominican citizens to obtain a stamped visa. The officer sets the days, up to the 90-day limit Panama's immigration law sets for tourists. to Visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days since 30 June 2026, when Executive Decree No. 12 repealed the 2015 decree that required Dominican citizens to obtain a stamped visa. Panama's immigration law sets a 90-day limit for tourists. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Panama— Passport notes (SS) changed: from A visa is required under Panama's October 2026 visa list, which does not say which kind. The 2021 classification listed Sudan, not South Sudan, under the authorized visa (visa autorizada), which the National Immigration Service must approve in advance, normally with a sponsor in Panama. 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 (Executive Decree 521 of 2018). to A visa is required under Panama's October 2026 visa list, which does not say which kind. The 2021 classification listed Sudan, not South Sudan, under the authorized visa (visa autorizada), which the National Immigration Service must approve in advance. 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 (Executive Decree 521 of 2018). (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— onwardTicket changed: from ~~Visitor, Easy Visitor Permit and business visa applications must include a travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket, and visa-on-arrival travellers must carry one.~~ to Visitor, Easy Visitor Permit and business visa applications must include a travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket, and Melanesian Spearhead Group visa-on-arrival travellers need one too. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— declarations (PNGDAC) changed: from Every traveller, including PNG citizens and permanent residents, must complete the free PNG Digital Arrival Card online before arrival. It replaced the paper incoming passenger card from 1 October 2025, and since August 2026 airlines must not issue a boarding pass without it. Show the confirmation with your passport on arrival. It is not a visa. to Every traveller, including PNG citizens and permanent residents, must complete the PNG Digital Arrival Card online, within the 72 hours before arrival. ICSA has told airlines that travellers must complete it before a boarding pass is issued. It is not a visa. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— countryFacts.driving changed: from Papua New Guinea is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna 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 b to Papua New Guinea is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna 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, 2026Papua New Guinea— tips (port-moresby-security) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says there is a high risk of serious crime in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen, that walking after dark is particularly dangerous in urban centres, and that criminals target people using banks and ATMs. Do not travel alone or at night, and keep car doors locked and windows up. to The UK Foreign Office says there is a high risk of serious crime in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen, that walking after dark is particularly dangerous in urban centres, and that criminals target people using banks and ATMs. It advises not travelling alone or at night, and keeping car doors locked and windows up. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— tips (apply-evisa-early) changed: from If your nationality is on ICA's visa-on-arrival list, you can apply for the Easy Visitor Permit on the official portal at evisa.ica.gov.pg at least two weeks out; ICA's turnaround is up to 10 working days. Everyone else needs a visitor visa before flying, applied for on the paper form, so allow several weeks. to If your nationality is on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list, you can apply for the Easy Visitor Permit through the official eVisa portal; ICSA's guide gives a turnaround of 10 working days when all requirements are met. Everyone else applies for a visitor visa before flying. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— tips (malaria) changed: from Canada's travel health advice says there is a risk of malaria in certain areas of Papua New Guinea, and dengue is also a risk. Ask a travel health clinic about antimalarials before you go, use repellent and sleep under a net outside air-conditioned hotels. to Canada's travel health advice says there is a risk of malaria in certain areas of Papua New Guinea, and dengue is also a risk. It advises consulting a travel health clinic about antimalarials, ideally 6 weeks before travel, and protecting yourself from mosquito bites at all times. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— tips (domestic-flights) changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says delays and cancellations of international and domestic flights often happen. Leave a buffer day before your international flight home.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says delays and cancellations of international and domestic flights often happen, and advises checking with your airline before travel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— faq (need-visa) changed: from Yes, every foreign visitor needs a visa. Citizens of the countries on ICA's visa-on-arrival list — including the UK, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel and much of the Pacific — can get one at Port Moresby's airport, and Fijian, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu citizens get a 30-day visa on arrival. The same visa-on-arrival nationalities can apply online in advance for the 60-day Easy Visitor to Yes, every foreign visitor needs a visa. Citizens of the countries on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list, including the UK, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel and much of the Pacific, can get one on arrival, and Fijian, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu citizens get a 30-day visa on arrival. The same visa-on-arrival nationalities can apply online in advance for the 60-day Easy Visitor Permit (no visa fee, USD 50 eVisa fee); everyone else, including US, Australian, New Zealand and EU citizens, applies for a visitor visa before travel. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— faq (evisa-how) changed: from The eVisa portal (evisa.ica.gov.pg) is for citizens of countries on ICA's visa-on-arrival list. Apply there with a passport scan, photo, itinerary, accommodation details, onward ticket and proof of funds; ICA's turnaround is up to 10 working days, and you carry the approval with you to check-in. Other nationalities use the paper visitor-visa form. to ICSA's Visitor Visa page opens the eVisa portal to citizens of the countries on its visa-on-arrival list. For the Easy Visitor Permit, ICSA's guide asks for a request letter, a copy of your passport bio page, and your travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket and a guarantee that you are financially secure; the turnaround is 10 working days when all requirements are met. Other nationalities use the paper visitor-visa form. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— faq (voa) changed: from Yes, for the countries on the visa-on-arrival list published by the Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority, at Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby. The list includes the UK, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and most Pacific Island states; mainland New Zealand, France and the United States are not eligible. Chinese ordinary passport holders qu to Yes, for the countries on the visa-on-arrival list published by the Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority. The list includes the UK, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and most Pacific Island states; mainland New Zealand, France and the United States are not eligible. Chinese ordinary passport holders qualify only in an organised tour group. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— faq (how-long) changed: from The tourist eVisa allows up to 60 days per entry. Extensions are possible from inside the country through the Immigration and Citizenship Authority, but apply well before the visa expires — overstaying carries fines and removal. to The 60-day Easy Visitor Permit is a single-entry stay of 60 days from arrival, and ICSA says a visitor visa is in most circumstances a single-entry stay of 60 days. Depending on the visa, ICSA says you may be able to extend your stay without leaving the country. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— faq (safety) changed: from It needs care. The UK Foreign Office says there is a high risk of serious crime in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen and that walking after dark is particularly dangerous in urban centres, and it advises against all but essential travel to Hela and Southern Highlands provinces and to Enga (except Wabag District) because of tribal fighting. to The UK Foreign Office says there is a high risk of serious crime in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen and that walking after dark is particularly dangerous in urban centres, and it advises against all but essential travel to Hela and Southern Highlands provinces and to Enga (except Wabag District) because of tribal fighting. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— Passport notes (66 rows) changed: from Not on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list, and ICSA's Visitor Visa page opens the eVisa portal only to visa-on-arrival nationalities: apply for a visitor visa (usually single entry, 60 days) on the paper Application for Entry Permit form before travel, allowing several weeks. ICSA's Visa Information Guide says visitor-class applications are made online, so the portal may accept you too. to Not on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list: ICSA's Visitor Visa page says travellers who are not eligible for a visa on arrival apply for a visitor visa (in most circumstances single entry, 60 days) on the paper Application for Entry Permit form before travel. ICSA's Visa Information Guide says visitor-visa applications are submitted online. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— Passport notes (113 rows) changed: from ~~Not on the eVisa eligibility list. Apply for a tourist visa at a Papua New Guinea high commission or embassy before travel, allowing several weeks.~~ to Not on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list: ICSA's Visitor Visa page says travellers who are not eligible for a visa on arrival apply for a visitor visa (in most circumstances single entry, 60 days) on the paper Application for Entry Permit form before travel. ICSA's Visa Information Guide says visitor-visa applications are submitted online. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— Passport notes (1 rows) changed: from Not on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list, and ICSA's Visitor Visa page opens the eVisa portal only to visa-on-arrival nationalities: apply for a visitor visa (usually single entry, 60 days) on the paper Application for Entry Permit form before travel, allowing several weeks. ICSA's Visa Information Guide says visitor-class applications are made online, so the portal may accept you too. ICSA's Visa Infor to Not on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list: ICSA's Visitor Visa page says travellers who are not eligible for a visa on arrival apply for a visitor visa (in most circumstances single entry, 60 days) on the paper Application for Entry Permit form before travel. ICSA's Visa Information Guide says visitor-visa applications are submitted online. The guide adds that Chinese ordinary-passport tourists travelling in an organised tour group with a registered PNG tour operator are eligible for a visa on arrival; the VOA page itself lists China for diplomatic, official and service passports only. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Papua New Guinea— Passport notes (15 rows) changed: from On the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority's visa-on-arrival list, so a visitor visa can be issued at Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby. You can instead apply online in advance for the Easy Visitor Permit (no visa fee; USD 50 eVisa fee). to On the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority's visa-on-arrival list, so a visitor visa can be issued on arrival. You can instead apply online in advance for the Easy Visitor Permit (no visa fee; USD 50 eVisa fee). (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— Summary (host-filed "visa de arribo" route and "no eVisa" claim not on an official page; 90-day stay per Migraciones) changed: from Paraguay admits Mercosur and associate-member nationals on a national ID card for 90 days and waives visas for EU, British, US, Canadian, Australian and many other passports for up to 90 days; remaining nationalities apply for a consular visa, or are invited by a host in Paraguay who files for a visa de arribo in Asunción. Qatari and Omani nationals can instead get a visa on arrival at Asunción… to Paraguay admits Mercosur and associate-member nationals on a national ID card and waives visas for EU, British, US, Canadian, Australian and many other passports, with stays of up to 90 days that can be extended once. Remaining nationalities apply for a consular visa through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' online application and an interview. Qatari and Omani nationals can instead get a visa o… (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— FAQ: do I need a visa (host-filed visa route not confirmed) changed: from For most Western travelers, no. Citizens of the EU and EEA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel and most of Latin America enter visa-free for up to 90 days as tourists. Mercosur and associate-member nationals can even use a national ID card. Other nationalities need a consular visa, or a visa de arribo that a host in Par… to For most Western travelers, no. Citizens of the EU and EEA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel and most of Latin America enter visa-free, and the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones admits visitors for up to 90 days. Mercosur and associate-member nationals can even use a national ID card. Other nationalities need a consul… (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— FAQ: US citizens (corrected: the waiver is a temporary law running to 13 August 2027, not a 2019 decree) changed: from Not since 2019, when Paraguay dropped the reciprocity visa for United States, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand passports and admitted them visa-free for 90 days. Because the change was made by decree and reciprocity policies can be revisited, check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or your nearest Paraguayan consulate shortly before you travel. to No. Paraguay's Consulate General in New York says Law 7314/2024, which extends Law 6790/2021 for three more years, removes the visa requirement for US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens visiting for tourism for up to 90 days, until 13 August 2027. (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— FAQ: national ID (airline advice removed) changed: from Yes, if you are a national of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador or Peru. Mercosur and associate-member citizens can cross with a valid national identity document and stay 90 days. Airlines flying in from outside the bloc may still ask for a passport, so carry one if you are connecting internationally. to Yes, if you are a national of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador or Peru. The Dirección Nacional de Migraciones accepts a valid national identity document from Mercosur and associate-member citizens travelling within the bloc. (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— FAQ: eVisa / visa de arribo (host-filed procedure and 30-day processing not on a page we read) changed: from No. Paraguay issues no electronic visa: travellers who need a visa apply at a Paraguayan embassy or consulate. The usual alternative is the visa de arribo, and the traveller does not apply for it — a person or company in Paraguay does, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Dirección de Pasaportes y Servicios Consulares in Asunción, with an invitation letter, their own identity and financial docum… to No electronic visa is issued. Paraguay's Consulate General in New York says visa applications are made through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' online form (mre.gov.py/visasenlinea), followed by an interview at the consulate. It also says Qatari and Omani nationals are granted a visa on arrival at Silvio Pettirossi airport on showing a valid passport. (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— FAQ: staying longer than 90 days (wrong agency name; residence advice removed) changed: from You can ask the Dirección General de Migraciones for a prórroga (extension) before your 90 days expire; the UK Foreign Office says to check with the immigration department if you want to stay another 90 days. For longer stays, ask a Paraguayan consulate about residence before you go. to Yes, once. The Dirección Nacional de Migraciones admits visitors for up to 90 days and can extend the stay once, for no longer than the period first granted; apply at its central or documentation office before your permitted stay ends. The fee is Gs. 557,510. (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— FAQ: yellow fever (interior-vaccination advice not on the official page) changed: from Only if you are 1 to 59 years old and arriving from one of the risk zones listed by Paraguay's health ministry: parts of Bolivia (Santa Cruz), Brazil (Amazonas, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, Roraima), Colombia, Guyana and Peru. Arrivals from the rest of those countries do not need a certificate. Paraguay has risk areas of its own, so vaccination is recommended if you are heading t… to Only if you are 1 to 59 years old and arriving from one of the risk zones listed by Paraguay's health ministry: parts of Bolivia (Santa Cruz), Brazil (Amazonas, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, Roraima), Colombia, Guyana and Peru. Arrivals from the rest of those countries do not need a certificate. (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— Tip: no daylight saving (no official source read) changed: from ~~Paraguay stays on UTC−3 all year with no seasonal clock change. Double-check older guidebooks and booking sites that still assume one.~~ to (removed) (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— Tip: border stamps (attribution carried through) changed: from Make sure an immigration official stamps, dates and signs your passport when you arrive: the UK Foreign Office says that without an entry stamp you will be fined when you leave. This matters most at land borders, typically Ciudad del Este–Foz do Iguaçu, where long-distance bus drivers sometimes wrongly tell foreigners they can complete formalities in Asunción. to The UK Foreign Office says to make sure an immigration official stamps, dates and signs your passport when you arrive, that without an entry stamp you will be fined when you leave, and that this matters most at land borders, typically Ciudad del Este–Foz do Iguaçu, where long-distance bus drivers sometimes wrongly tell foreigners they can complete formalities in Asunción. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— Tip: Spanish phrases (no official source) changed: from ~~A translation app and a few Spanish phrases go a long way.~~ to (removed) (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— Business visa fee notes (scope claims not on the cited page) changed: from ~~Multiple-entry non-resident visa, the category that covers business and technical visits; a single-entry visa costs USD 65. Covers meetings, trade fairs and negotiations, not paid work in Paraguay.~~ to Multiple-entry non-resident visa; a single-entry visa costs USD 65. (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— Extension fee notes ("rises with the minimum wage" not stated on the sheet) changed: from ~~Five daily minimum wages (jornales) at the July 2025 rate; the amount rises with the minimum wage. Apply at the directorate's central or documentation office before your permitted stay ends.~~ to Fee stated in the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones' July 2025 requirements sheet. Apply at the directorate's central or documentation office before your permitted stay ends. (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— Passport validity ("no six-month rule" was an inference) changed: from Your passport must be valid when you enter Paraguay; there is no six-month rule, but if it expires soon the officer limits your stay to its expiry date. Nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador may travel on a valid national identity document instead. to Your passport must be valid when you enter Paraguay; if it expires soon, the immigration officer sets your permitted stay by its expiry date. Nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador may travel on a valid national identity document instead. (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— Currency limits (land-border enforcement claim not on the cited page) changed: from Cash or monetary instruments such as traveller's cheques worth USD 10,000 or more (or the equivalent) must be declared on entry and exit through the online eDAV traveller declaration; show its QR code to customs and use the red channel. The checks are taken seriously on the Ciudad del Este and Encarnación land borders. to Cash or monetary instruments such as traveller's cheques worth USD 10,000 or more (or the equivalent) must be declared on entry and exit through the online eDAV traveller declaration; show its QR code to customs and use the red channel. (dnit.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— Safety text ("generally calm" not on an official page; now attributed to the UK regional-risks page) changed: from Asunción and the tourist circuit are generally calm, with opportunistic theft the main risk. Take more care in Ciudad del Este and around the tri-border area, and take particular care in the departments bordering Brazil, including Concepción, San Pedro and Amambay, where an armed insurgent group and organized crime operate. to The UK Foreign Office says violent crime is increasing along the border with Brazil, where transnational criminal organisations operate from Pedro Juan Caballero south to Ciudad del Este and the Tri-Border Area, and advises particular care in the departments that border Brazil, including Amambay, Concepción, Alto Paraná, San Pedro and Canindeyú. It says a small guerrilla group, the EPP, operate… (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Paraguay— Passport row notes changed: from Visa required. Apply at a Paraguayan embassy or consulate. If a person or company in Paraguay invites you, the host can instead file for a visa de arribo at … | Visa-free for tourism up to 90 days; the Dirección General de Migraciones can grant one extension before the stay expires. | Visa-free under Mercosur/associate arrangements — nationals can enter with just their national ID card (no passport needed) and stay up to 90 days; an extens… | On the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list of nationalities that do not need a visa to enter Paraguay. The list does not say how long you may stay, so confirm t… | Visa required, but it can be obtained on arrival: Paraguay's Consulate General in New York states that Omani nationals are granted a visa on arrival (visa en… | Visa required, but it can be obtained on arrival: Paraguay's Consulate General in New York states that Qatari nationals are granted a visa on arrival (visa e… | Paraguay is one of the few states with full diplomatic relations with Taiwan, and Taiwanese passport holders enter visa-free for up to 90 days. | A visa is required and consular arrangements between Paraguay and Venezuela have been disrupted since diplomatic relations were broken off. Allow extra time … to Visa required: apply through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' online visa application, then attend an interview at a Paraguayan embassy or consulate. | Visa-free for tourism up to 90 days; the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones can grant one extension before the stay expires. | Visa-free under Mercosur/associate arrangements — nationals can enter with just their national ID card (no passport needed) and stay up to 90 days; an extens… | On the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list of nationalities that do not need a visa to enter Paraguay. The list does not say how long you may stay. | Visa required, but it can be obtained on arrival: Paraguay's Consulate General in New York states that Omani nationals are granted a visa on arrival (visa en… | Visa required, but it can be obtained on arrival: Paraguay's Consulate General in New York states that Qatari nationals are granted a visa on arrival (visa e… | Visa-free for up to 90 days: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Taiwan among the nationalities that do not need a visa. | Not on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list of nationalities exempt from a visa, so a visa is required. Apply through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' online… (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— Summary changed: from ~~records arrivals digitally with no paper entry form,~~ to Peru grants visa-free entry to citizens of the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, Australia, Japan and most of the Americas — 90 days, extendable once by 90 days within a year, for most of them, and 90 days in any 180 for EU and Schengen-area passports — records arrivals by air digitally, and lets Chinese and Indian citizens who hold a valid US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa enter without a Peruvian visa. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— Notes for US passport changed: from ~~Entry is recorded digitally (no paper Andean Migration Card); the extension can be requested via Migraciones' online Agencia Digital.~~ to Visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— Notes for CN passport changed: from ~~Peru has also announced moves toward a broader visa exemption for Chinese tourists. Confirm the current rules with a Peruvian consulate before booking.~~ to Consular tourist visa normally required — BUT Chinese citizens holding a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months (or permanent residence there) can enter Peru visa-free for tourism or business for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— FAQ: Do Chinese or Indian citizens need a visa for Peru? changed: from ~~for tourism or business, for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. Confirm current rules with a Peruvian consulate before booking.~~ to Normally yes — a consular tourist visa. However, Chinese and Indian citizens holding a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months (or permanent residence in those places) can enter Peru without a Peruvian visa for tourism or business, for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— Notes for IN passport changed: from ~~Confirm current rules with a Peruvian consulate before booking.~~ to Consular tourist visa normally required — BUT Indian citizens holding a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months (or permanent residence there) can enter Peru visa-free for tourism or business for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— Notes for PH passport changed: from ~~Airlines occasionally misapply this rule, so carry a printout of the exemption from the Peruvian consulate if possible.~~ to Philippine passport holders can enter Peru visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— Notes for ZA passport changed: from ~~Exemption lists change periodically, so confirm before booking.~~ to South African citizens can enter Peru visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— Notes for VE passport changed: from ~~Peru has required Venezuelan citizens to obtain a visa before travel since 2019. Apply at a Peruvian consulate; humanitarian-visa routes have applied at times.~~ to Peru's visa-exemption table lists Venezuelan ordinary passports as exempt only conditionally: under Supreme Decree 061-2016-RE, nationals of visa-requiring countries who hold permanent residence in Colombia, Chile or Mexico can enter as tourists without a visa. Others need a visa from a Peruvian consulate. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— Tourist visa fee notes changed: from ~~; plan on no extension.~~ to Peru's Consular Fee Schedule sets a fixed S/C 30 for a tourist visa (tariff 67a; one consular sol equals USD 1). The payment is not refunded if the visa is refused. The Foreign Ministry's tourist-visa page (gob.pe/36240) says the 183-day stay comes "sin posibilidad de prórroga" (no extension), though a later line mentions applying to Migraciones for one. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— Passport validity changed: from ~~Peru expects your passport to be valid for at least 6 months on the date of entry — airlines routinely enforce this before boarding.~~ to Migraciones says a passport valid for at least six months is mandatory, and that without it you cannot enter Peru. (gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— Onward ticket changed: from No official source states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Peru. Canada's travel advice says officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket, so carry a booking that leaves Peru within your permitted stay. to No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Peru. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— Proof of funds changed: from ~~No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement~~ to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Peru. Canada's travel advice says officials may ask for proof that you have a place to stay and sufficient funds for the duration of your stay. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— Entry record changed: from There is no paper entry form. The old Andean Migration Card (TAM) is digital and generated automatically at passport control; note the number of days written or stamped, as that is your permitted stay. to Canada's travel advice says Peru's international airports do not stamp passports and keep digital entry and exit records instead; Migraciones says you can check your authorized stay by downloading your virtual Andean Migration Card (TAM). (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— Customs note: coca changed: from ~~; check the rules of your next destination.~~ to The UK government advises against taking coca leaves or coca tea out of Peru, as importing them into the UK is illegal. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— Tip: taxis changed: from ~~Do not hail taxis on the street. The UK government warns of robberies~~ to The UK government warns of robberies by criminals posing as taxi drivers, especially at Lima's Jorge Chávez airport and bus terminals, and advises licensed telephone or app-based taxis, hotel-booked taxis, or the official taxi desks outside the airport baggage hall. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— FAQ: Do US citizens need a visa for Peru? changed: from ~~There is no fee and no paper form; entry is recorded digitally.~~ to No. US citizens enter Peru visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry. Canada's travel advice says entry by air is recorded digitally rather than stamped in the passport. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— FAQ: How long can I stay in Peru as a tourist? changed: from ~~Request an extension through Migraciones' online Agencia Digital before your granted days run out.~~ to It depends on your passport. Most visa-exempt visitors get 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry; EU and Schengen-area passports (and those of Georgia, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine) get 90 days in any 180-day period; Mexico, El Salvador and Qatar get 183 days, Barbados, Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama 90 days, and the Dominican Republic 60 days, none of them extendable. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— FAQ: Do I need a yellow fever vaccine for Machu Picchu or the Amazon? changed: from ~~which Peru's health ministry excludes, nor for Lima.~~ to Not for Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail, which Peru's health ministry excludes. It recommends vaccination at least 10 days before travel to jungle areas: the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas (Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado, Tarapoto) and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco region (including the route to Manu), Huánuco, Pasco and Puno. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— FAQ: Do I need a yellow fever vaccine for Machu Picchu or the Amazon? changed: from ~~Cusco region (including the route to Manu)~~ to Not for Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail, which Peru's health ministry excludes. It recommends vaccination at least 10 days before travel to jungle areas: the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas (Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado, Tarapoto) and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco region, Huánuco, Pasco and Puno. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Peru— FAQ: Do I need to fill in an entry form (TAM) for Peru? changed: from No. The old paper Andean Migration Card (TAM) was replaced by a digital record created automatically at passport control. There is nothing to fill in before travel — just check how many days the officer grants you, as that is your permitted stay. to No official source we could read describes an entry form to fill in. Canada's travel advice says Peru's international airports keep digital entry and exit records instead of stamping passports, and Migraciones says you can check your authorized stay by downloading your virtual Andean Migration Card (TAM). (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Philippines— summary changed: from The Philippines admits citizens of more than 150 countries visa-free for 30 days — extendable by 29 days at a Bureau of Immigration office — and requires every arriving traveler to register on the free eTravel platform within 72 hours before arrival. Visa-free visitors must also hold a return or onward ticket. to The Philippines admits citizens of the countries listed under Executive Order 408 visa-free for 30 days — extendable by 29 days at a Bureau of Immigration office — and requires every arriving traveler to register on the free eTravel platform within 72 hours before arrival. Visa-free visitors must also hold a return or onward ticket. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Philippines— US/GB/CA/AU/NZ/IE… passport notes changed: from ~~Visa-free for 30 days under Executive Order 408; extendable by 29 days (visa waiver) at a Bureau of Immigration office, and further in-country extensions are routine.~~ to Visa-free for 30 days under Executive Order 408; extendable by 29 days (visa waiver) at a Bureau of Immigration office, which also processes further extensions of stay. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Philippines— UA passport notes changed: from ~~Ukraine is not on the Philippines' visa-free list: a temporary visitor (9a) visa from a Philippine embassy is required. Confirm with the nearest Philippine mission before booking.~~ to Ukraine is not on the Philippines' visa-free list: a temporary visitor (9a) visa from a Philippine embassy is required. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Philippines— TR/RU passport notes changed: from ~~Visa-free for 30 days under Executive Order 408; extendable at a Bureau of Immigration office. Confirm before travel. The visa-free list is amended occasionally.~~ to Visa-free for 30 days under Executive Order 408; extendable by 29 days (visa waiver) at a Bureau of Immigration office. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Philippines— CN passport notes changed: from Visa-free for 14 days for tourism or business since 16 January 2026, entering only through NAIA (Manila) or Mactan-Cebu airport; the stay cannot be extended or converted. You need a passport valid 6 months beyond the stay, a confirmed hotel booking and a return or onward ticket. The eVisa, applied for through VFS Global, remains an option. to Visa-free for 14 days for tourism or business since 16 January 2026, entering only through NAIA (Manila) or Mactan-Cebu airport; the stay cannot be extended or converted. You need a passport valid 6 months beyond the stay, a confirmed hotel booking and a return or onward ticket. The eVisa remains an option. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)