Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 6, 2026Taiwan— faq[onward-needed].answer changed: from ~~Yes. A confirmed onward or return ticket is a condition of visa-free entry, and airlines check it at check-in. One-way travelers should obtain a visitor visa instead.~~ to Yes. BOCA lists a confirmed return ticket, or an onward ticket and a visa for the next destination, among the conditions of visa-free entry. (boca.gov.tw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Taiwan— countryFacts.payments.text changed: from ~~No official source we read describes card acceptance in Taiwan. The UK FCDO says most ATMs in 7-Eleven stores accept international cards; other ATMs may not.~~ to No official source we read describes card acceptance or ATMs in Taiwan. (boca.gov.tw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— summary changed: from Tajikistan waives visas for about 80 nationalities — including the EU, US, Canada, Australia and Japan — for stays of up to 30 days, and most CIS citizens enter with no time limit. About 130 nationalities, including the UK, can apply online for an eVisa (with an optional GBAO permit for the Pamir Highway); the rest apply at a Tajik embassy. to Since January 2022 Tajikistan has waived visas for citizens of 52 countries, including the EU, US, Canada, Australia and Japan, for stays of up to 30 days, and citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia enter with no time limit set. About 130 nationalities, including the UK, can apply online for an eVisa (with an optional GBAO permit for the Pamir Highway); the rest apply at a Tajik embassy. (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— travelInsurance changed: from Insurance is not among the documents Tajikistan requires for a visa, and no official source states an insurance check at the border. Medical facilities are basic outside Dushanbe, so comprehensive cover including medical evacuation is strongly recommended, especially for the Pamirs. to Insurance is not among the documents Tajikistan requires for a visa, and no official source states an insurance check at the border. (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— onwardTicket changed: from A return or onward ticket is not among the documents Tajikistan requires for a visa, and no official source states a ticket check at the border. Airlines may still ask for proof of onward travel before boarding. to A return or onward ticket is not among the documents Tajikistan requires for a visa, and no official source states a ticket check at the border. (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— customs.currencyLimits changed: from Cash above USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) must be declared on arrival, with documents showing where the money came from. Up to USD 3,000 can be taken out without a declaration. Keep your entry declaration until you leave. to The UK Foreign Office says cash above USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) must be declared on entry, with documents showing where the money came from, that up to USD 3,000 can be taken out without a declaration, and that you should keep your entry declaration until you leave. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— countryFacts.safety changed: from Travelers are generally welcomed, but pickpocketing is common in crowded places in Dushanbe, and terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks. The considerations are practical: rough roads, high altitude on the Pamir Highway, and border areas with Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan that can be restricted or close at short notice. to The UK Foreign Office says pickpocketing is common in crowded places such as markets and public transport, that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Tajikistan, and that the land border with Afghanistan has been closed since 2021. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— countryFacts.driving changed: from Tajikistan 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 nati to Tajikistan 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, 2026Tajikistan— tips (gbao-permit) changed: from The Pamir Highway runs through the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), which needs its own permit on top of your visa or visa waiver — eVisa applicants can simply tick the GBAO box on evisa.tj; visa-free travelers should arrange it through OVIR in Dushanbe or a local tour operator. to The Pamir Highway runs through the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), which needs its own permit on top of your visa or visa waiver. eVisa applicants select it in the same application on evisa.tj; the UK Foreign Office says others can get it from a Tajik embassy before travelling or, in Tajikistan, from the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— tips (border-status) changed: from Check access shortly before travelling. The UK says you need a permit, in addition to your visa, to travel within 20 km of the Afghan border in the Khatlon region, that border areas may be subject to sudden restrictions, and that Border Guard patrols may ask for your passport and GBAO permit in GBAO. to The UK says you need a permit, in addition to your visa, to travel within 20 km of the Afghan border in the Khatlon region, applied for at the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dushanbe, and that the government sometimes stops issuing GBAO permits to tourists at short notice. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— tips (cash-usd) changed: from Bring enough cash for your whole trip, or withdraw it in Dushanbe before heading to other regions. The UK says very few businesses accept credit cards, there are no ATMs in rural areas, and official exchange booths may refuse damaged or marked notes and US dollars issued before 2013. to The UK advises bringing enough cash for your entire stay or withdrawing it in Dushanbe before heading to other regions. It says very few businesses accept credit cards, there are no ATMs in rural areas, and official exchange booths may refuse damaged or marked notes and US dollars issued before 2013. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— tips (registration) changed: from Visa-free visitors must register with the authorities within 10 working days of arrival, and hotels can no longer do it for you — go to the registration office (OVIR) in Dushanbe. eVisa holders are exempt from registration. to Tajikistan's MFA says visitors under the visa waiver must register with the authorities within 10 working days of arrival, and that eVisa holders are exempt from registration. The UK Foreign Office says hotels are no longer permitted to register guests, so register at the OVIR office in Dushanbe. (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— faq (need-visa) changed: from About 80 nationalities — including all EU countries, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea — can visit visa-free for up to 30 days, and most CIS citizens enter visa-free with no time limit. British and Israeli citizens need a visa and can apply for the eVisa at evisa.tj, as can about 130 nationalities in all; the rest apply at a Tajik embassy. to Citizens of the 52 countries on Tajikistan's January 2022 visa-waiver list, including all EU countries, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea, can visit visa-free for up to 30 days, and citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia enter with no time limit set. British and Israeli citizens need a visa and can apply for the eVisa at evisa.tj, as can about 130 nationalities in all; the rest apply at a Tajik embassy. (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— faq (us-citizens) changed: from ~~No — US passport holders can enter Tajikistan visa-free for up to 30 days. For a longer trip, apply for the 60-day eVisa at evisa.tj before travel.~~ to No. US passport holders can enter Tajikistan visa-free for up to 30 days. For a stay of more than 30 days, Tajikistan's MFA says you need a visa suited to the purpose of the trip before travelling. (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— faq (gbao) changed: from The Pamir Highway crosses the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, which requires a separate GBAO permit for all foreigners. eVisa applicants add it for USD 20 during the online application; visa-free travelers arrange it in Dushanbe through OVIR or a tour agency. Carry several copies. It is checked at police posts along the route. to The Pamir Highway crosses the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, which requires a separate permit in addition to a Tajik visa. eVisa applicants add it for USD 20 during the online application; the UK Foreign Office says others can get it from a Tajik embassy before travelling or from the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tajikistan. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— faq (land-borders) changed: from Yes. The eVisa and the visa waiver are accepted at the main road borders with Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan as well as at Dushanbe airport. Print your eVisa and GBAO permit, and confirm the specific crossing is open before setting out, as smaller posts close periodically. to Yes. Tajikistan's eVisa portal says e-visa holders can enter through all border points. The UK Foreign Office says the land border with Afghanistan has been closed since 2021. (evisa.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— Passport notes (1 rows) changed: from ~~Afghan citizens are not eligible for the eVisa. Apply at a Tajik embassy; approval involves additional checks and border crossings may be restricted.~~ to Afghan citizens are not eligible for the eVisa. Apply at a Tajik embassy. (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— Passport notes (2 rows) changed: from ~~Visa-free under CIS-era bilateral agreements — long stays are permitted, but registration rules can apply; confirm the exact allowance before staying beyond 90 days.~~ to Visa-free for up to 90 days, according to the Consular Department of Tajikistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— Passport notes (7 rows) changed: from ~~Visa-free with no time limit set, under CIS-era bilateral agreements. Registration rules can apply to longer stays.~~ to Visa-free with no time limit set, according to the Consular Department of Tajikistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— Passport notes (5 rows) changed: from Not eligible for the eVisa. Apply for a visa at a Tajik embassy or consulate. A visa can also be issued on arrival at Dushanbe International Airport; some visa types need an invitation confirmed in advance. to Not eligible for the eVisa. Apply for a visa at a Tajik embassy or consulate. A visa can also be obtained on arrival from the Consular Bureau at Dushanbe International Airport, by prior agreement with the Consular Department. (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— Passport notes (1 rows) changed: from ~~Visa-free for short tourist stays under the Iran–Tajikistan waiver agreement in force since 2024. Confirm current implementation before travel.~~ to Visa-free for up to 30 days, according to the Consular Department of Tajikistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— Passport notes (2 rows) changed: from Not eligible for the eVisa. Apply for a visa at a Tajik embassy or consulate. A visa can also be issued on arrival at Dushanbe International Airport; some visa types need an invitation confirmed in advance. Travelers over 55 may instead enter visa-free for up to 14 days. to Not eligible for the eVisa. Apply for a visa at a Tajik embassy or consulate. A visa can also be obtained on arrival from the Consular Bureau at Dushanbe International Airport, by prior agreement with the Consular Department. Travelers over 55 may instead enter visa-free for up to 14 days. (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tajikistan— Passport notes (1 rows) changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 30 days under the 2018 bilateral agreement with Uzbekistan.~~ to Visa-free for up to 30 days, according to the Consular Department of Tajikistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— summary changed: from Most visitors need a Tanzanian visa, best obtained as an eVisa through the official immigration portal — USD 50 for an ordinary single-entry visa, while US citizens must buy the USD 100 multiple-entry visa. East African Community neighbors and citizens of many Commonwealth and southern African countries enter visa-free, and every foreign visitor must also buy Tanzania's mandatory local inbound tra to Visitors who need a Tanzanian visa can apply online, which Tanzania Immigration recommends, or obtain it on arrival: USD 50 for the ordinary single-entry visa, while US citizens must apply for the USD 100 multiple-entry visa. Nationals of the East African Community, of SADC countries except Comoros and of most Commonwealth countries do not need a visa, and the UK Foreign Office says all visitors except residents must also hold Tanzania's mandatory inbound travel insurance. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— passportValidity changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival in Tanzania, with at least one blank page for the visa.~~ to Your passport must have at least six months' validity and at least one unused visa page when you apply for the visa. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— vaccinations (yellow fever) changed: from A yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) is required if you arrive from, or spent more than 12 hours in transit through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission — this catches many travelers connecting through Nairobi or Addis Ababa. to A yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) is required of travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who spent more than 12 hours in transit at the airport of such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— vaccinations (malaria) changed: from There is a risk of malaria in certain areas of Tanzania and at certain times of year. Antimalarial medication may be recommended depending on your itinerary and season — see a health professional, ideally six weeks before travel — and protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. to The Government of Canada says there is a risk of malaria in certain areas of Tanzania and at certain times of year, that antimalarial medication may be recommended depending on your itinerary and the time of year, and that you should consult a health professional, ideally six weeks before travel, and protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— travelInsurance changed: from All foreign visitors except residents must hold Tanzanian mandatory inbound travel insurance, bought for their first port of entry: from the state National Insurance Corporation (NIC) if they arrive in mainland Tanzania first, or from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) if they arrive in Zanzibar first. One policy is enough, it covers up to 92 days, other insurance is not accepted in its plac to The UK Foreign Office says all visitors except residents must hold Tanzanian mandatory inbound travel insurance, bought for their first port of entry: from the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) if they arrive in mainland Tanzania first, or from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) if they arrive in Zanzibar first. One policy is enough, it covers up to 92 days, other insurance is not accepted in its place, and it can be bought online or on arrival. Visitors without it may be refused entry. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— onwardTicket changed: from ~~Visitors must show a return or onward ticket on arrival.~~ to Visitors must show their return ticket on arrival. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— declarations (mainland insurance) changed: from Foreign visitors (except residents) who arrive in mainland Tanzania first must hold the mandatory inbound travel insurance sold by the state National Insurance Corporation (NIC), covering up to 92 days; other policies are not accepted in its place. Visitors without it may be refused entry. to The UK Foreign Office says visitors (except residents) who arrive in mainland Tanzania first must hold the mandatory inbound travel insurance sold by the National Insurance Corporation (NIC), covering up to 92 days; other policies are not accepted in its place. Visitors without it may be refused entry. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— declarations (Zanzibar insurance) fee changed: from ~~Inclusive of all charges, per visitor; covers stays of up to 92 consecutive days. Children aged 3–17 pay half; infants under 3 are free.~~ to Inclusive of all charges, per visitor; covers stays of up to 92 consecutive days. (inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— declarations (Zanzibar insurance) changed: from Since October 2024, foreign visitors who arrive in Zanzibar first must hold the local inbound travel insurance issued by the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation. It covers the stay in Tanzania for up to 92 days, so only the first port of entry needs a policy. It is checked on arrival; buy it through the official Zanzibar channels before travel to skip airport lines. to Foreign visitors who arrive in Zanzibar first must hold the inbound travel insurance issued by the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation; proof of other international insurance is not accepted. The policy is valid inside Tanzania for up to 92 consecutive days, and one policy per visitor is allowed per trip. (inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— customs.currencyLimits changed: from ~~Cash of USD 10,000 or more (or the equivalent in other currencies) must be declared on arrival and departure.~~ to The Government of Canada says all currencies exceeding USD 10,000 must be declared on arrival in and departure from Tanzania. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— countryFacts.safety changed: from Tanzania is one of Africa's most-visited safari destinations and the vast majority of trips are trouble-free. Petty theft occurs in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and on Zanzibar beaches — use registered taxis at night and keep valuables out of sight — and the Mozambique border area in the far south should be avoided. to The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to any area within 20 km of Tanzania's border with the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique, because of attacks by groups linked with Islamic extremism. It also says tourists in Dar es Salaam have been 'express kidnapped', robbed and forced to withdraw cash from ATMs, and that it is safest to arrange a taxi through a hotel or travel operator. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— tips (zanzibar-insurance) changed: from Tanzania requires mandatory inbound travel insurance (up to 92 days): from the National Insurance Corporation if you land on the mainland first, or from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (USD 44) if you land in Zanzibar first. One policy is enough, your own insurance does not replace it, and it is checked on arrival. to The UK Foreign Office says Tanzania requires mandatory inbound travel insurance, covering up to 92 days: from the National Insurance Corporation if you land on the mainland first, or from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (USD 44, according to its FAQ) if you land in Zanzibar first. One policy is enough, and your own insurance does not replace it. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— tips (evisa-over-voa) changed: from Visas are issued on arrival at major airports and borders, but lines are long and payment is cash US dollars — the official eVisa at visa.immigration.go.tz is the smoother option; beware lookalike third-party visa sites. to Visas can also be obtained on arrival at official entry points, but Tanzania Immigration recommends applying online, and only through its official website, not through any other online links. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— faq (need-visa) changed: from Most visitors do. An ordinary single-entry visa costs USD 50 as an eVisa or on arrival. East African Community citizens and nationals of many Commonwealth and southern African countries are visa-exempt, while US citizens must buy the USD 100 multiple-entry visa. to Nationals of the East African Community, of SADC countries except Comoros and of Commonwealth countries other than the United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Australia and New Zealand do not need a visa. Others need one: the ordinary single-entry visa costs USD 50, online or on arrival, while US citizens must apply for the USD 100 multiple-entry visa. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— faq (zanzibar-same-visa) changed: from Yes — Zanzibar is part of the United Republic of Tanzania, so the same visa covers it. Zanzibar does run its own immigration checks on arrival. All foreign visitors must also hold the mandatory inbound travel insurance, bought once for the first port of entry: from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (USD 44) if you arrive in Zanzibar first, or from the National Insurance Corporation if you arrive to Yes. Tanzania's visa guidelines say a visitor to both the mainland and Zanzibar selects the first destination on the form and may visit both without a new visa. The UK Foreign Office says all visitors except residents must also hold the mandatory inbound travel insurance, bought once for the first port of entry: from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (USD 44) if you arrive in Zanzibar first, or from the National Insurance Corporation if you arrive on the mainland first. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— faq (visa-on-arrival) changed: from For most nationalities, yes — at major airports (Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar) and main land borders, paid in cash US dollars. Nationals of the 23 countries on the guidelines' no-visa-on-arrival list (among them Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan, Somalia and Syria), stateless people and refugees cannot: they must hold an approved eVisa before travelling. For everyone else the officia to For the nationalities on the guidelines' visa-on-arrival list, yes, at official entry points. Nationals of the 23 countries on the guidelines' no-visa-on-arrival list (among them Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan, Somalia and Syria), stateless people and refugees cannot, unless the Commissioner General of Immigration has given special permission: they must hold an approved eVisa before travelling. Tanzania Immigration recommends applying online. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— faq (us-citizens-fee) changed: from ~~Under a reciprocal arrangement, US passport holders are only eligible for the multiple-entry visa at USD 100 (valid 12 months). The USD 50 single-entry visa is not available to them.~~ to Tanzania's visa guidelines say that, under bilateral agreements between Tanzania and the United States, US passport holders are not entitled to the ordinary visa and must apply for the multiple-entry visa (USD 100, valid up to 12 months) even for a single trip. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— faq (yellow-fever) changed: from Only if you arrive from — or transit more than 12 hours through — a country with yellow fever risk. Direct arrivals from Europe, the Americas or Asia do not need one, but connections through Nairobi or Addis Ababa can trigger the requirement. to Only if you are aged 1 year or over and arrive from, or spent more than 12 hours in transit at the airport of, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— Passport notes (119 rows) changed: from ~~Apply for the USD 50 ordinary eVisa at visa.immigration.go.tz, or obtain the same visa on arrival (cash US dollars) at major airports and border posts.~~ to Apply for the USD 50 ordinary eVisa at visa.immigration.go.tz, or obtain the same visa on arrival at an official entry point. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— Passport notes (2 rows) changed: from Tanzania's visa guidelines exempt nationals of SADC member countries (except Comoros) from the visa, and this nationality is on neither the page's visa-on-arrival list nor its list of nationals who cannot get one. Confirm on visa.immigration.go.tz before travel. to Tanzania's visa guidelines exempt nationals of SADC member countries (except Comoros) from the visa, and the Immigration Department's list of nationals who are not required to apply for a visa names this country. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— Passport notes (35 rows) changed: from Nationals of most Commonwealth countries and southern African neighbors do not need a visa. Tanzania's official visa pages state no maximum length of stay for visa-exempt visitors; the exemption list is maintained by the Immigration Department, so confirm on visa.immigration.go.tz before travel. to Tanzania's visa guidelines exempt nationals of the East African Community, of SADC countries except Comoros and of most Commonwealth countries from the visa. Tanzania's official visa pages state no maximum length of stay for visa-exempt visitors. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— Passport notes (2 rows) changed: from Apply online for the USD 50 ordinary eVisa at visa.immigration.go.tz and wait for approval before you travel. Tanzania's visa guidelines list this nationality among those who cannot obtain a visa on arrival unless the Commissioner General of Immigration has given special permission. The same page also names it in its visa-on-arrival list; we show the stricter statement, which cannot leave you stra to Tanzania's visa guidelines name this nationality both in the visa-on-arrival list and among those who cannot obtain a visa on arrival unless the Commissioner General of Immigration has given special permission. Apply online for the USD 50 ordinary eVisa at visa.immigration.go.tz and wait for approval before you travel. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— Passport notes (9 rows) changed: from Apply for the USD 50 ordinary eVisa at visa.immigration.go.tz, or obtain the same visa on arrival (cash US dollars) at major airports and border posts. Tanzania's visa guidelines exempt most Commonwealth nationals, but the same page lists this nationality for visa on arrival; we show the visa, which cannot leave you stranded at the border. to Tanzania's visa guidelines exempt most Commonwealth nationals, but the same page lists this nationality among those who can obtain a visa on arrival. Apply for the USD 50 ordinary eVisa at visa.immigration.go.tz, or obtain the same visa on arrival at an official entry point. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— Passport notes (1 rows) changed: from ~~The Immigration Department's list of nationals and passport holders who are not required to apply for a visa names "Hong Kong, China". Confirm on visa.immigration.go.tz before travel.~~ to The Immigration Department's list of nationals and passport holders who are not required to apply for a visa names "Hong Kong, China". (immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— Passport notes (1 rows) changed: from The Immigration Department's list of nationals and passport holders who are not required to apply for a visa names "Macao, China". The visa guidelines' summary of exempt groups (East African Community, SADC and most Commonwealth countries) does not cover this passport, and neither list states a maximum stay, so confirm with the Immigration Department before travel. to The Immigration Department's list of nationals and passport holders who are not required to apply for a visa names "Macao, China". The visa guidelines' summary of exempt groups (East African Community, SADC and most Commonwealth countries) does not cover this passport, and neither list states a maximum stay. (immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— Passport notes (1 rows) changed: from The Immigration Department's list of nationals and passport holders who are not required to apply for a visa names "Romania". The visa guidelines' summary of exempt groups (East African Community, SADC and most Commonwealth countries) does not cover this passport, and neither list states a maximum stay, so confirm with the Immigration Department before travel. to The Immigration Department's list of nationals and passport holders who are not required to apply for a visa names "Romania". The visa guidelines' summary of exempt groups (East African Community, SADC and most Commonwealth countries) does not cover this passport, and neither list states a maximum stay. (immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tanzania— Passport notes (1 rows) changed: from ~~US citizens are only eligible for the USD 100 multiple-entry visa (valid 12 months). The USD 50 single-entry visa is not available to them; apply at visa.immigration.go.tz or on arrival.~~ to US citizens are only eligible for the USD 100 multiple-entry visa (valid up to 12 months). The USD 50 single-entry visa is not available to them; apply at visa.immigration.go.tz. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes (60 rows: US,GB,CA,AU,NZ,IE,DE,FR,ES,IT,PT,NL…) changed: from ~~Visa exemption for tourism of up to 30 days — one of the 60 countries and territories under the scheme in force since 15 September 2026, which replaced the 60-day exemption.~~ to Visa exemption for tourism of up to 30 days — one of the 60 countries and territories under the scheme in force since 15 September 2026. (consular.mfa.go.th )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— visaTypes.tourist-evisa-single.fee.notes changed: from ~~USD 40 when applied for through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington; other embassies charge in local currency, so the amount differs by jurisdiction.~~ to USD 40 when applied for through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington. (washingtondc.thaiembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— visaTypes.tourist-metv.fee.notes changed: from ~~USD 200 when applied for through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington; other embassies charge in local currency, so the amount differs by jurisdiction.~~ to USD 200 when applied for through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington. (washingtondc.thaiembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— visaTypes.dtv.fee.notes changed: from Visa fee THB 10,000 as announced by the Thai government; embassies charge the local-currency equivalent (the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington charges USD 400). For remote workers, digital nomads, participants in Thai soft-power activities such as Muay Thai or Thai cooking, and their spouses and children under 20. Requires bank statements showing at least THB 500,000. to Visa fee THB 10,000 as announced by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. For remote workers, digital nomads and freelancers, participants in activities such as Muay Thai courses or Thai cooking classes, and their spouses and dependent children. Requires proof of funds or a guarantee of not less than THB 500,000. (tatnews.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— visaTypes.non-b-business.fee.notes changed: from USD 80 for a single-entry visa (valid 90 days) and USD 200 for a 1-year multiple-entry visa when applied for through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington; other embassies charge in local currency. A separate work permit is required to take up employment. to USD 80 for a single-entry visa (valid 90 days) and USD 200 for a 1-year multiple-entry visa when applied for through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington. (washingtondc.thaiembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— visaTypes.non-ed-student.fee.notes changed: from ~~USD 80 when applied for through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington (valid 90 days); other embassies charge in local currency. Requires an acceptance letter from a Thai educational institution.~~ to USD 80 when applied for through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington (valid 90 days). Requires a letter from the school confirming enrolment. (washingtondc.thaiembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— visaTypes.transit.fee.notes changed: from USD 35 single entry (valid 3 months) through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington; other embassies charge in local currency. Needed only when a stopover exceeds 12 hours and you leave the international transit area; staying airside does not require a visa. to USD 35 single entry (valid 3 months) through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington. Needed when a transit exceeds 12 hours and you intend to leave the international transit area; travellers transiting for less than 12 hours who stay in the designated transit area do not need a visa. (washingtondc.thaiembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— entryRequirements.travelInsurance.text changed: from Travel insurance is not an entry requirement for visa-exempt visitors or tourist-visa holders; only some long-stay visas (Non-Immigrant O-A and O-X) require a Thai-approved insurance certificate. Medical cover is still strongly recommended. to No official source we could read requires travel insurance of visa-exempt visitors or tourist-visa holders. The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington says certain visas (Non-Immigrant O-A and O-X) require a Foreign Insurance Certificate. (washingtondc.thaiembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— entryRequirements.onwardTicket.text changed: from ~~Immigration officers and airlines may ask for proof of onward or return travel within your permitted stay.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says you may be asked to show evidence of onward or return travel, and that British nationals have been refused entry for failing to provide it. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds.text changed: from You may be asked to show adequate funds: at least 10,000 THB per person (20,000 THB per family) if you enter visa-exempt or on a visa on arrival, and 20,000 THB per person (40,000 THB per family) on a tourist visa. Children under 12 are exempt. to You may be asked to show adequate funds: at least 10,000 THB per person (20,000 THB per family) on a visa on arrival, a transit visa or in certain visa-exempt cases, and 20,000 THB per person (40,000 THB per family) on a tourist visa. Children under 12 are exempt. (tatnews.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— entryRequirements.declarations.tdac.text changed: from ~~All foreign nationals arriving in Thailand must submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online before entry. It is free. Use only the official immigration website.~~ to All foreign nationals arriving in Thailand must submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online before entry. The Immigration Bureau's website for it is tdac.immigration.go.th. (tdac.immigration.go.th )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits.text changed: from Leaving Thailand, you must declare Thai baht over THB 450,000 or foreign currency over USD 15,000 (or equivalent) to customs. Taking out more than THB 50,000 in baht needs permission, except up to THB 2,000,000 to Vietnam, Yunnan (China) and the countries bordering Thailand. On arrival, foreign cash above the threshold the Finance Minister sets must be declared; no official page we could read states the current arrival figure, so declare large sums. to Leaving Thailand, you must declare Thai baht over THB 450,000 or foreign currency over USD 15,000 (or equivalent) to customs. No official source we could read states the threshold for declaring cash on arrival. (bot.or.th )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— countryFacts.safety.text changed: from Thailand is generally safe for visitors; guard against pickpocketing and bag-snatching in tourist areas. The UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of the far south near the Malaysian border and to areas within 20 km of the land border with Cambodia. to The UK Foreign Office advises guarding against pickpocketing and bag-snatchers, especially on motorbikes. It advises against all but essential travel to parts of the far south near the Malaysian border and to areas within 20 km of the land border with Cambodia. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— countryFacts.driving.text changed: from Thailand 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 Thailand yet. to Thailand 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 Thailand's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national license. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— tips.tdac-scams.text changed: from ~~The TDAC arrival card is free. Third-party websites charging a fee for it are unnecessary. Use only tdac.immigration.go.th.~~ to The Immigration Bureau says foreigners submit the TDAC on its website, tdac.immigration.go.th. (thaievisa.go.th )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— faq.us-need-visa.answer changed: from ~~No. Since 15 September 2026, US passport holders can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism. They must still submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before travel.~~ to No. Since 15 September 2026, US passport holders can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism. They must still submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before arrival. (thaievisa.go.th )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— faq.tdac-what.answer changed: from The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is a free online arrival form that every foreign national must submit within 3 days before arriving in Thailand, at tdac.immigration.go.th. It replaced the paper TM6 card. to The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is an online arrival form that every foreign national must submit within 3 days before arriving in Thailand, at tdac.immigration.go.th. It replaced the paper arrival card. (thaievisa.go.th )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— faq.evisa-cost.answer changed: from For nationalities that need one, the single-entry tourist visa costs USD 40 and the 6-month multiple-entry visa (METV) USD 200 when applied for through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington; other embassies charge in local currency, so the amount differs. Apply at the official portal thaievisa.go.th. Passport holders of the 60 countries and territories under the visa exemption scheme do not need a tourist visa for stays of up to 30 days. to For nationalities that need one, the single-entry tourist visa costs USD 40 and the 6-month multiple-entry visa (METV) USD 200 when applied for through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington. Apply at the official portal thaievisa.go.th. Passport holders of the 60 countries and territories under the visa exemption scheme do not need a tourist visa for stays of up to 30 days. (thaievisa.go.th )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— faq.extend-stay.answer changed: from Possibly. Visitors who want to stay longer can, if eligible, apply for an extension through the Thai immigration authorities before their permitted stay ends. Since 15 September 2026 the visa-exempt stay itself is 30 days. to The UK Foreign Office says visitors who want to stay longer can, if eligible, apply for an extension through the Thai immigration authorities before their permitted stay ends. Since 15 September 2026 the visa-exempt stay itself is 30 days. (thaievisa.go.th )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Thailand— faq.insurance-needed.answer changed: from ~~No, insurance is not an entry requirement for tourists, but medical treatment must be paid for, so cover is strongly recommended.~~ to No official source we could read makes travel insurance an entry requirement for tourists. The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington says certain long-stay visas (Non-Immigrant O-A and O-X) require a Foreign Insurance Certificate. (thaievisa.go.th )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Timor-Leste— visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes (157 visa-on-arrival rows incl. IE) changed: from ~~; Australia's travel advice still says land arrivals need a visa in advance, so confirm before crossing from Indonesia.~~ to ; Australia's travel advice still says land arrivals need a visa in advance. (migracao.gov.tl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Timor-Leste— visaPolicy.byPassport.AO.notes changed: from ~~30-day visa on arrival (US$30) like most nationalities; as fellow CPLP members, longer-stay and residence facilities may be available under the CPLP mobility framework. Ask a Timorese mission.~~ to 30-day tourist visa on arrival (US$30, cash), extendable once for 30 days, as for most nationalities. (migracao.gov.tl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Timor-Leste— entryRequirements.travelInsurance.text changed: from No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Timor-Leste; the Migration Service's entry conditions and visa documents do not include it. It is strongly advisable, with medical-evacuation cover — hospitals are basic and serious cases are evacuated to Darwin or Singapore. to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Timor-Leste; the Migration Service's entry conditions and visa documents do not include it. The UK Foreign Office says medical services are limited and a medical emergency is likely to mean evacuation to Australia or Singapore. (migracao.gov.tl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Timor-Leste— entryRequirements.onwardTicket.text changed: from ~~Not required up front, but border officers may ask a visa-on-arrival applicant for evidence of departure arrangements, such as an onward ticket or booking. Carry your return booking.~~ to The Migration Service lists evidence of departure arrangements, such as an onward transportation ticket or booking, among the documents for a tourist visa. (migracao.gov.tl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Timor-Leste— tips.voa-cash.text changed: from The UK Foreign Office says the 30-US-dollar visa on arrival is payable only in cash, and the Government of Canada says there are no currency exchange facilities at Dili's international airport or at border crossings, so carry the exact amount. to The UK Foreign Office says the 30-US-dollar visa on arrival is payable only in cash, and the Migration Service says card facilities are not available and ATMs and currency exchange may not be, so travellers should have the correct amount in US dollar cash. (migracao.gov.tl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Timor-Leste— tips.land-border.text changed: from Crossing overland from Indonesian West Timor (Batugade/Motaain)? The Migration Service says the visa on arrival is issued at land posts too, but Australia's advice still says to get a visa first. Confirm with the Migration Service or the consulate in Kupang before you travel. to For the overland crossing from Indonesian West Timor (Batugade/Motaain), the Migration Service says the visa on arrival is issued at land posts too, but Australia's advice still says to get a visa first. (migracao.gov.tl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Timor-Leste— faq.overland-from-indonesia.answer changed: from Yes, via the Batugade/Motaain crossing from West Timor. The Migration Service says the tourist visa on arrival is available at all official border posts, including land crossings, and the UK Foreign Office says you can buy one at Batugade. Australia's advice still says land arrivals need a visa before arrival, so confirm with the Migration Service or the Timorese consulate in Kupang before you ... to The Migration Service says the tourist visa on arrival is available at all official border posts, including land crossings, and the UK Foreign Office says you can buy one at Batugade. Australia's advice still says land arrivals need a visa before arrival. (migracao.gov.tl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Timor-Leste— visaTypes.stay-extension.fee.notes changed: from Per extension. Apply in person at the Migration Service headquarters in Dili, ideally at least 15 days before your visa expires; a tourist visa can normally be extended once only, for a further 30 days. to Per extension. Apply in person at the Migration Service headquarters in Dili at least 15 days before your visa expires; a tourist visa can normally be extended once only, for a further 30 days. (migracao.gov.tl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Togo— visaPolicy.byPassport.BJ.notes changed: from ~~ECOWAS citizens enter Togo without a visa under the community's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days with a passport or ECOWAS travel document.~~ to ECOWAS citizens enter Togo without a visa: Togo Voyage lists the ECOWAS member states among the visa-exempt countries. No official source we could read states the length of stay. (voyage.gouv.tg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Togo— visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes (BF, ML, NE) changed: from ~~— up to 90 days with a passport. Complete the online immigration form on voyage.gouv.tg before arriving.~~ to . Complete the online immigration form on voyage.gouv.tg before arriving. (voyage.gouv.tg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Togo— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever.text changed: from ~~Togo requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from all arriving travelers, so carry your yellow card with your passport.~~ to The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Togo. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Togo— entryRequirements.travelInsurance.text changed: from ~~Travel insurance is not a formal entry requirement, but medical facilities are limited outside Lomé — comprehensive coverage including medical evacuation is strongly recommended.~~ to Togo Voyage lists travel insurance as optional, though strongly recommended, among the documents for an eVisa application. No official source we could read makes it an entry requirement. (voyage.gouv.tg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Togo— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds.text changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published; border officers may ask visitors to show sufficient means and details of accommodation for their stay.~~ to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Togo. Togo Voyage lists a hotel booking or accommodation certificate as strongly recommended for a tourist eVisa application. (voyage.gouv.tg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Togo— countryFacts.safety.text changed: from Most of Togo, including Lomé and the coast, is calm with mainly petty crime to watch for. Foreign governments advise against travel to the far-northern Savanes region bordering Burkina Faso because of a risk of terrorist incursions. Check current advisories before heading north. to The UK government says violent crime, theft and pickpocketing are common in Togo, particularly on the beaches and in the markets of Lomé. It advises against all travel within 5 km of the border with Burkina Faso and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Savanes region. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Togo— countryFacts.driving.text changed: from Togo 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 by nationa... to Togo 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, 2026Togo— tips.official-portal.text changed: from ~~Apply for the eVisa only on the official voyage.gouv.tg portal — third-party visa websites charge heavy markups for the same document.~~ to The eVisa is applied for on the official Togo Voyage portal, voyage.gouv.tg, and paid online by Visa or Mastercard card or by mobile money; cash is not accepted. (voyage.gouv.tg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Togo— tips.yellow-card.text changed: from ~~Keep your yellow fever certificate with your passport: the UK government says you must have one to enter Togo.~~ to The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Togo. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Togo— tips.cash-cfa.text changed: from ~~Withdraw or exchange CFA francs in Lomé before travelling upcountry. The UK government says Togo is a cash-based society and that some ATMs in Lomé accept international cards.~~ to The UK government says Togo is a cash-based society and that some ATMs in Lomé accept international cards. (beta.voyage.gouv.tg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Togo— faq.yellow-fever-required.answer changed: from ~~Yes. Togo requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate from all arriving travellers, so carry your yellow card with your passport.~~ to Yes. The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Togo. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Togo— faq.is-togo-safe.answer changed: from The UK government advises against all travel within 5 km of the Burkina Faso border and against all but essential travel to the rest of the far-northern Savanes region, and says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Togo. Check current advisories before planning a route north. to The UK government advises against all travel within 5 km of the Burkina Faso border and against all but essential travel to the rest of the far-northern Savanes region, and says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Togo. It also says violent crime, theft and pickpocketing are common, particularly on the beaches and in the markets of Lomé. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tonga— summary changed: from Tonga issues a 30-day visitor's visa on arrival to citizens of about 35 countries its Customs and Immigration page lists — among them the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Ireland and many Pacific and Commonwealth states — on the strength of a return ticket and sufficient funds. Citizens of the other 26 EU member states are visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period under the EU–Ton… to Tonga's Ministry of Revenue and Customs lists the citizens of some fifty countries who may be issued a 30-day visitor visa on arrival — among them the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Ireland — provided they hold a valid return ticket and sufficient funds. Citizens of the 26 EU member states covered by the EU–Tonga visa waiver agreement (every member except Ireland) are visa-free… (revenue.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tonga— AF/AL/DZ/AD/AO/AG… passport notes changed: from ~~Not on the visa-exemption or visa-on-arrival list. Apply to the Immigration Division of Tonga before traveling, allowing several weeks; airlines will not board you without the visa.~~ to Not on the visa-on-arrival list, and no visa-waiver agreement applies. Tonga's Ministry of Revenue and Customs says citizens of all other countries need a visa before arrival, issued as an entry permit by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (revenue.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tonga— AU/BS/BB/BR/BN/CA… passport notes changed: from A visitor's visa is issued free of charge on arrival for 30 days, on presentation of a passport valid at least 6 months on entry, an onward ticket and proof of funds. To stay longer, apply to the Immigration Department before it expires; no official source publishes the maximum total stay. to Tonga's Ministry of Revenue and Customs lists this nationality among those that may be issued a 30-day visitor visa on arrival, on condition of a valid return ticket and sufficient funds; passports must be valid for at least 6 months on entry. To stay longer, contact the Immigration Department; no official source we could read publishes the maximum total stay. (revenue.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tonga— AT/BE/BG/HR/CY/CZ… passport notes changed: from Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period under the EU–Tonga short-stay visa waiver agreement (Article 4(1)), in force since 1 December 2016. Tonga's own immigration page still lists only some EU states, for a 30-day visa on arrival; the agreement leaves Tonga free to check the usual entry conditions, so carry a return ticket and proof of funds. to Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period under the EU–Tonga short-stay visa waiver agreement (Article 4(1)). Tonga's own immigration page still lists only some EU states, for a 30-day visa on arrival. The agreement leaves Tonga's laws on the conditions of entry and short stay in place. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tonga— CN passport notes changed: from Visa-free for up to 30 days under the China–Tonga mutual visa exemption agreement for ordinary passports, in force since August 19, 2016. Tonga's immigration page does not list China, so carry the usual return ticket and proof of funds; stays over 30 days need approval in advance. to Visa-free under the China–Tonga mutual visa exemption agreement for ordinary passports, in force since 19 August 2016. China's Foreign Ministry says such agreements permit a stay of less than 30 days, and that a longer stay requires residence formalities with the local authorities. (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tonga— HK/IS/IL/LI/MO/KR… passport notes changed: from The Immigration Division's list of countries issued a visitor's visa on arrival does not include this passport, and the same page states that citizens of all other countries need a visa before arrival. Unlike the EU passports, no visa-waiver agreement with Tonga could be found for it. Apply before travelling and confirm with the Immigration Department. to The Ministry of Revenue and Customs' list of countries issued a visitor visa on arrival does not include this passport, and the same page states that citizens of all other countries need a visa before arrival. (revenue.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tonga— entryRequirements.passportValidity.text changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months when you enter Tonga.~~ to Tonga's Ministry of Revenue and Customs says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months when you enter Tonga. (revenue.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tonga— entryRequirements.onwardTicket.text changed: from ~~A confirmed onward or return ticket is required for the visitor's visa and is checked by airlines at check-in.~~ to The visitor visa on arrival is issued on condition that you hold a valid return ticket out of Tonga to a country you are permitted to enter. (revenue.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tonga— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds.text changed: from ~~Visitors must show sufficient funds for their stay and confirmed accommodation. No fixed amount is published. A booking confirmation and a card or recent bank statement is normally enough.~~ to Tonga's Ministry of Revenue and Customs says the customs officer must be satisfied that you have sufficient funds to maintain yourself while in Tonga. No official source we could read states a fixed amount. The UK Foreign Office says a bank statement is acceptable evidence and that you may also need to show confirmed accommodation. (revenue.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 6, 2026Tonga— entryRequirements.declarations[arrival-card].text changed: from ~~Complete the combined immigration and customs arrival card handed out before landing at Fua'amotu airport; declare all food, plant and animal products on it.~~ to Tonga's Ministry of Revenue and Customs says that after collecting your baggage you hand your completed passenger declaration to Customs officers, and that you must declare any prohibited or restricted goods. The UK Foreign Office says this includes all plant, animal and food products. (revenue.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)