Data updates: October 2026
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- Oct 4, 2026Azerbaijan— Proof of funds changed: from
No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors.to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Azerbaijan. (mfa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Azerbaijan— Onward ticket changed: from
No official source states an onward-ticket requirement for visitors.to No official source we could read states whether Azerbaijan requires a return or onward ticket. (mfa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bahamas— Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) changed: from
Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS)to (removed) (immigration.gov.bs )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bahamas— FAQ: Can I work remotely from The Bahamas? changed: from
The Bahamas has run a remote-work programme, the Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS), but no official page describing its current terms could be read in October 2026 — ask the Department of Immigration before planning around it. A normal tourist entry does not allow you to work for a Bahamian employer.to No official source we could read describes a remote-work visa or permit for The Bahamas — ask the Department of Immigration before planning around one. A normal tourist entry does not allow you to work for a Bahamian employer. (immigration.gov.bs )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bahrain— Travel insurance changed: from
No official Bahraini source states an insurance requirement for visitors, and the NPRA eVisa document lists do not ask for it. Travel medical cover is still advisable.to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Bahrain. Canada's travel advice tells travellers to get insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bahrain— Currency limits changed: from
No official Bahraini source we could read states a cash declaration threshold; the Customs Affairs traveller pages do not give one. Ask Customs on arrival before carrying large sums.to The US State Department gives Bahrain's currency restriction on entry as USD 10,000, without saying whether that is a declaration threshold or a limit. No Bahraini source we could read states the rule, so ask Customs before carrying a large sum. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bangladesh— Travel insurance changed: from
Not required for entry, but advisable — private hospitals in Dhaka are adequate for routine care, while serious cases are often evacuated to Bangkok or Singapore.to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Bangladesh. The UK Foreign Office advises having travel insurance that covers local treatment and unexpected medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bangladesh— Arrival card changed: from
{"id": "arrival-card", "name": "Arrival card", "mandatory": true, "fee": null, "submitAt": "on-arrival", "submitWindow": null, "url": null, "text": "A paper arrival/disembarkation card is handed out on the plane or at the airport and must be completed for immigration."}to {"id": "arrival-card", "name": "E-Arrival Card", "mandatory": true, "fee": null, "submitAt": "on-arrival", "submitWindow": null, "url": "https://edcard.specialbranch.gov.bd/foreigner/register", "text": "Bangladesh's Special Branch runs an online E-Arrival Card for foreign visitors, and Canada's travel advice says travellers arriving by air may be required to complete it, and an E-Departure Card to leave. No official source we could read says how far ahead it must be submitted."} (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Barbados— Blank passport pages changed: from
1to (removed) (immigration.gov.bb )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Barbados— Currency declaration changed: from
No official source we could read publishes Barbados's cash-declaration threshold. Declare large sums to Customs on arrival and departure.to No official source we could read states a currency declaration threshold for Barbados. (immigration.gov.bb )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belarus— Passport validity: re-confirmed, conflict recorded changed: from
unverifiable not-statedto confirmed; conflict FCDO (gpk.gov.by )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belize— Currency limits changed: from
No official Belizean source we could read states a cash declaration threshold. Items that must be declared are listed on the immigration and customs declaration form; check it before carrying large sums.to The US State Department gives USD 5,000 as Belize's currency restriction on entry and on exit, without saying whether larger sums must be declared or are barred. No Belizean source we could read states the rule; items that must be declared are listed on the immigration and customs declaration form. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Benin— Blank passport pages changed: from
1to 0 (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Benin— Travel insurance changed: from
No official source we could find states whether travel insurance is required to enter Benin. Medical facilities are limited outside Cotonou, so cover that includes evacuation is worth having.to No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Benin. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Benin— Currency limits changed: from
No official source we could find states Benin's threshold for declaring cash. The CFA franc is not freely convertible outside the West African monetary union, so exchange only what you need.to The US Department of State says cash over 5 million CFA francs must be declared, both on entry to Benin and on exit. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bhutan— Onward ticket changed: from
No official source states a separate onward-ticket requirement for visitors to Bhutan.to No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement for visitors to Bhutan. (visit.doi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bhutan— Proof of funds changed: from
No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement for visitors to Bhutan. The visa fee and the Sustainable Development Fee are paid when the visa is applied for.to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement for visitors to Bhutan. (visit.doi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— Group 3 consular visa changed: from
{"name": "Consular Tourist Visa with prior authorization (Group 3)", "extendable": {"possible": true, "days": null}, "source": "https://www.migracion.gob.bo/"}to {"name": "Consular Tourist Visa (Group 3)", "extendable": "removed", "source": "https://migracion.gob.bo/"} (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— Group 3 row notes changed: from
Group 3 nationality. A consulate can only issue a visa after prior authorization from the Bolivian authorities. Allow several weeks to a couple of months and expect to name a host or sponsor.to Group 3 nationality: Bolivia's migration authority (DIGEMIG) lists it among the countries that need a consular visa to enter. No official source we could read states the fee, processing time or permitted stay, so ask a Bolivian consulate. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— TW row note changed: from
Bolivia recognizes the People's Republic of China and has no Taiwanese mission; Taiwanese passport holders should expect consular processing with prior authorization. Confirm current handling before booking.to Bolivia recognizes the People's Republic of China and has no Taiwanese mission; Taiwanese passport holders should expect to apply for a consular visa. Confirm current handling with a Bolivian consulate before booking. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— Summary changed: from
Bolivia sorts passports into three groups: Group 1 — most of the EU, the UK, the United States, most of the Americas and a number of others — enters visa-free for up to 90 days a year; Group 2 pays for a tourist visa, obtainable on arrival or at a consulate; Group 3 needs a consular visa, issued after prior authorization from the Bolivian authorities.to Bolivia sorts passports into three groups: Group 1 — most of the EU, the UK, the United States, most of the Americas and a number of others — enters visa-free for up to 90 days a year; Group 2 pays for a tourist visa, obtainable on arrival or at a consulate; Group 3 needs a consular visa. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— FAQ: do I need a visa changed: from
It depends on which of Bolivia's three groups your passport falls into. Group 1 — most EU and Schengen states, the UK, the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Turkey, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and most of Latin America — needs no visa and gets up to 90 days a year. Group 2 pays for a tourist visa that can be issued on arrival or at a consulate. Group 3 needs prior authorization from Bolivia before a consulate can issue a visa.to It depends on which of Bolivia's three groups your passport falls into. Group 1 — most EU and Schengen states, the UK, the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Turkey, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and most of Latin America — needs no visa and gets up to 90 days a year. Group 2 pays for a tourist visa that can be issued on arrival or at a consulate. Group 3 needs a consular visa from a Bolivian consulate. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— FAQ: Group 3 changed: from
Group 3 is a restricted list of nationalities for which the consulate cannot decide alone. The application is referred to the Bolivian authorities for prior authorization, which typically takes several weeks to a couple of months and often requires an invitation or sponsor. Group lists are revised by decree, so confirm your current status with a Bolivian consulate before making plans.to Group 3 is the list of nationalities that, according to Bolivia's migration authority (DIGEMIG), need a consular visa to enter. No official source we could read states the fee, how long a consulate takes or the permitted stay, so ask a Bolivian consulate well before you plan to travel. Group lists are revised by decree. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— Travel insurance changed: from
{"text": "Insurance is not an entry condition, but high-altitude medical care and evacuation from the Salar de Uyuni or the Amazon are expensive — cover that explicitly includes altitudes above 4,000 m is worth checking for."}to {"text": "No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Bolivia. The UK Foreign Office says the public health system is overstretched, private clinics in the main cities work with international insurance, and it is very important to have travel insurance and access to funds because you will need to pay up front for treatment."} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Travel insurance changed: from
Insurance is not checked for visa-free visitors, but visa applicants must show travel health insurance covering the stay, and cover is strongly recommended for everyone — card payments at clinics are not guaranteed.to Visa applicants must hold travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 (or USD 50,000): the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Qatar lists it among the documents for a visa. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-free visitors. (en.bhembassyqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Travel insurance (structured) changed: from
{"required": false, "appliesTo": null, "minCoverage": null}to {"required": true, "appliesTo": "visa-applicants", "minCoverage": {"amount": 30000, "currency": "EUR"}} (en.bhembassyqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Onward ticket changed: from
Not systematically checked, but border officers may ask about your return plans, accommodation and means of support.to Visa applicants must submit a copy of their return air ticket: the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Qatar lists it among the documents for a visa. No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for visa-free visitors. (en.bhembassyqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Onward ticket (structured) changed: from
{"required": false, "appliesTo": null}to {"required": true, "appliesTo": "visa-applicants"} (en.bhembassyqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Blank passport pages changed: from
1to (removed) (mvp.gov.ba )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Currency declaration changed: from
Cash worth €10,000 or more (or the equivalent in convertible marks or other currencies) must be declared when entering or leaving Bosnia and Herzegovina. Confirm current thresholds with customs if carrying large sums.to No official source we could read states a currency declaration threshold for Bosnia and Herzegovina. (mvp.gov.ba )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Botswana— XK row changed: from
{"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 30, "visaTypes": ["tourist-evisa", "embassy-tourist"], "notes": "Not on Botswana’s exemption list. Apply in advance through the official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.bw) or a Botswana mission; visas are not issued on arrival."}to {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": null, "visaTypes": ["tourist-evisa", "embassy-tourist"], "notes": "No official source we could read states the rule for this passport: Botswana's eVisa portal neither lists it among the countries whose citizens require a visa nor recognises it in its visa checker. Check with a Botswana mission before you travel; if a visa is needed, apply through the eVisa portal (evisa.gov.bw) or a Botswana mission."} (evisa.gov.bw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Botswana— MO row changed: from
{"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 30, "visaTypes": ["tourist-evisa", "embassy-tourist"], "notes": "Not on Botswana’s exemption list. Apply in advance through the official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.bw) or a Botswana mission; visas are not issued on arrival."}to {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": null, "visaTypes": ["tourist-evisa", "embassy-tourist"], "notes": "No official source we could read states the rule for this passport: Botswana's eVisa portal neither lists it among the countries whose citizens require a visa nor recognises it in its visa checker. Check with a Botswana mission before you travel; if a visa is needed, apply through the eVisa portal (evisa.gov.bw) or a Botswana mission."} (evisa.gov.bw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Botswana— TW row changed: from
{"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 30, "visaTypes": ["tourist-evisa", "embassy-tourist"], "notes": "Not on Botswana’s exemption list. Apply in advance through the official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.bw) or a Botswana mission; visas are not issued on arrival."}to {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": null, "visaTypes": ["tourist-evisa", "embassy-tourist"], "notes": "No official source we could read states the rule for this passport: Botswana's eVisa portal neither lists it among the countries whose citizens require a visa nor recognises it in its visa checker. Check with a Botswana mission before you travel; if a visa is needed, apply through the eVisa portal (evisa.gov.bw) or a Botswana mission."} (evisa.gov.bw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brazil— Travel insurance changed: from
Travel insurance is not an entry requirement. Brazil's public SUS system treats emergencies free of charge, but private care — the practical option for visitors — must be paid for, so cover is recommended.to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Brazil. (gov.br )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brunei— Travel insurance required changed: from
falseto true (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brunei— Travel insurance changed: from
No official source states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Brunei. Cover for medical treatment and evacuation is still worth having.to Canada's travel advice says that when entering Brunei you must be able to show customs officials proof of medical insurance covering your whole stay, and that without it your visa will only be valid for two weeks. No Brunei government source we could read states this rule. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brunei— Proof of funds changed: from
No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Brunei.to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Brunei. (immigration.gov.bn )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brunei— Currency limits changed: from
No official source we could read states Brunei's cash-declaration threshold; the customs department's website publishes none. The UK's travel advice says to declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, through the Customs.BN app or on arrival at the airport.to The US Department of State gives BND 15,000 (about US$11,000) as Brunei's currency restriction, both on entry and on exit. No Brunei government source we could read states the threshold. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brunei— IL row note changed: from
No official source we could read states the rule for Israeli passports: Brunei's foreign ministry sorts every other nationality into its four visa categories, but Israel is not on its list, and Brunei has no diplomatic relations with Israel. We show the strictest rule. Do not plan travel on an Israeli passport without written confirmation from a Brunei mission.to No official source we could read states the rule for Israeli passports: Brunei's foreign ministry sorts other nationalities into its four visa categories, and Israel is not on its list. We show the strictest rule. Check with a Brunei embassy, and do not plan travel on an Israeli passport without written confirmation from a Brunei mission. (mfa.gov.bn )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burkina Faso— Currency limits changed: from
No official source we could read publishes Burkina Faso's cash-declaration threshold. Ask customs before traveling with large sums of cash.to No official source we could read states Burkina Faso's cash-declaration threshold. (mae.gov.bf )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burundi— Proof of funds changed: from
No official source we found states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Burundi.to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Burundi. (migration.gov.bi )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burundi— Cash declaration changed: from
No official source we found states a currency declaration threshold or a limit on carrying Burundian francs in or out.to No official source we could read states Burundi's cash-declaration threshold or a limit on carrying Burundian francs in or out. (migration.gov.bi )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cabo Verde— Blank passport pages changed: from
{"count": 1, "source": {"url": "https://www.ease.gov.cv/", "name": "EASE — official Cabo Verde travel pre-registration platform", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-08-26", "archiveUrl": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260729083340/https://www.ease.gov.cv/", "portalOnly": true, "unverifiable": {"lastAttempt": "2026-10-03", "reason": "not-stated"}}}to removed (ease.gov.cv )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cabo Verde— Travel insurance changed: from
{"text": "Not required for entry, but recommended — serious medical cases are evacuated to the mainland or Europe."}to {"text": "No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Cabo Verde. The UK Foreign Office says Global Health Insurance Cards are not accepted there, so it is essential to have travel insurance that covers local treatment or medical evacuation."} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cabo Verde— Onward ticket changed: from
{"text": "Not formally required, but airlines and border officers may ask visa-free visitors for a return or onward ticket."}to {"text": "No official source we could read states an onward- or return-ticket requirement for Cabo Verde."} (ease.gov.cv )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cabo Verde— Cash-declaration rule changed: from
No official source we could read states Cabo Verde's cash-declaration threshold. Declare large sums of cash to customs on arrival and departure.to No official source we could read states Cabo Verde's cash-declaration threshold. (ease.gov.cv )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cambodia— Travel insurance changed: from
{"text": "No official source states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Cambodia. Medical cover that includes evacuation is still worth having."}to {"text": "No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Cambodia. The UK Foreign Office advises travel insurance that covers local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation."} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cambodia— Onward ticket changed: from
{"required": false, "appliesTo": null, "text": "No official source states an onward- or return-ticket requirement for entry to Cambodia."}to {"required": true, "appliesTo": "all", "text": "An onward or return ticket is required to visit Cambodia, according to Canada's travel advice. No Cambodian government page we could read states the rule."} (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cambodia— Proof of funds changed: from
{"required": false, "appliesTo": null, "amount": null, "text": "No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Cambodia."}to {"required": true, "appliesTo": "all", "amount": null, "text": "Proof of sufficient funds is required to visit Cambodia, according to Canada's travel advice, which names no amount. No Cambodian government page we could read states the rule or a figure."} (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cambodia— Cash-declaration rule changed: from
No official source we could read states Cambodia's cash-declaration threshold — the customs department's website did not respond. Declare large sums of cash in the customs section of the free e-Arrival form.to No official source we could read states Cambodia's cash-declaration threshold. (mfaic.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cambodia— NG row note changed: from
No official source we could read states the rule for Nigerian citizens: Cambodia's eVisa portal checks eligibility only inside its application form, and the foreign ministry publishes no list of excluded nationalities. We show the stricter rule — a visa from a Cambodian embassy before travel. Confirm with the nearest Cambodian mission before booking.to No official source we could read states the rule for Nigerian citizens: Nigeria is not among the nationalities offered in the application form of Cambodia's eVisa portal (checked 4 October 2026), and the foreign ministry publishes no list of excluded nationalities. We show the stricter rule — a visa from a Cambodian embassy before travel. Confirm with the nearest Cambodian mission before booking. (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chad— Travel insurance changed: from
{"text": "Not a formal entry condition, but medical facilities are very limited outside N'Djamena — insurance with medical evacuation coverage is essential."}to {"text": "No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Chad. The UK Foreign Office says medical facilities are poor, hospitals even in N'Djamena are stretched, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds for treatment and repatriation."} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chile— Travel insurance changed: from
No official source states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Chile. Private clinics expect payment up front and rescue costs in Patagonia or the Atacama are high, so cover is worth having.to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Chile. Canada's travel advice tells travellers to get insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chile— Onward ticket changed: from
No official source states an onward-ticket requirement for visitors to Chile. Chile's migration service does require visitors on a transitory stay to show they have enough means to support themselves.to No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement for visitors to mainland Chile. The UK Foreign Office says visitors to Rapa Nui (Easter Island) must show a return ticket. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026China— Travel insurance changed: from
Travel insurance is not an entry requirement, but medical coverage is strongly recommended — foreign visitors pay for hospital treatment in full, usually up front.to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for China. The UK Foreign Office advises making sure you have appropriate travel and medical insurance covering healthcare and medical evacuation and repatriation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Colombia— Currency limits changed: from
No official source we could read states Colombia's cash-declaration threshold: Migración Colombia's page renders in the browser without it, and the customs authority DIAN publishes its travellers' guidance as an image. Declare large sums of cash on arrival and departure.to You can bring up to USD 10,000 worth of any currency into Colombia; anything above that must be declared to the tax and customs authority (DIAN), according to the UK Foreign Office. No Colombian source we could read states the threshold. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Comoros— Stay extension changed: from
{"id": "km-extension", "category": "other", "method": "exemption-extension", "name": "Stay extension", "fee": null, "processing": null, "validityDays": null, "stayDays": null, "entries": "single", "applyUrl": null, "source": {"url": "https://diplomatie.gouv.km/", "name": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Comoros", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-08-26", "unverifiable": {"lastAttempt": "2026-10-03", "reason": "unreachable"}}}to (removed) (diplomatie.gouv.km )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Comoros— Visa on arrival — extendable changed: from
{"possible": true, "days": null}to (removed) (un.int )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Comoros— FAQ: staying longer than 45 days changed: from
The arrival visa covers stays of up to 45 days. For longer visits, ask about an extension at the immigration service in Moroni before your visa expires. Allow a few days for processing and confirm current fees locally.to The arrival visa covers stays of up to 45 days, and the Comoros mission to the UN also lists one-year and ten-year visas. No official source we could read says whether a 45-day visa can be extended, so ask a Comoros mission before you travel if you plan to stay longer. (un.int )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Comoros— Travel insurance changed: from
Insurance is not an entry requirement, but medical facilities on the islands are basic and serious cases must be evacuated abroad — cover that includes medical evacuation is strongly recommended.to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for the Comoros. The UK Foreign Office advises having travel insurance that covers local treatment and unexpected medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— Travel insurance changed: from
No official source states a travel insurance requirement for tourist entry to Côte d'Ivoire: neither the e-visa's mandatory documents nor SNEDAI's embassy tourist-visa list include it (only study-visa applicants are told to take out health insurance). Insurance is recommended — private clinics in Abidjan are good but expensive, and care elsewhere is limited.to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Côte d'Ivoire. SNEDAI lists three mandatory e-visa documents — the passport identity page, a return flight booking, and an invitation letter or accommodation certificate — and insurance is not among them. (snedai.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cuba— Blank passport pages changed: from
{"count": 1, "source": {"url": "https://cubaminrex.cu/", "name": "Cuba — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX)", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-08-29", "archiveUrl": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260829140308/https://cubaminrex.cu/es", "portalOnly": true, "unverifiable": {"lastAttempt": "2026-10-03", "reason": "not-stated"}}}to removed (cubaminrex.cu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cuba— Travel insurance changed: from
{"required": true, "appliesTo": "all", "text": "Travel medical insurance valid in Cuba is a legal condition of entry and officers can ask for proof. Policies issued by US insurers are generally not accepted; travelers without recognized cover must buy a Cuban policy at the airport before clearing immigration."}to {"required": true, "appliesTo": "all", "text": "You must be able to show proof of medical insurance on entry to Cuba. If you have none, or the immigration authorities do not accept the proof you show, you may have to buy cover from a Cuban insurer on arrival, which may be limited. This is Canada's travel advice; Australia's says the same. No Cuban government page we could read states the rule."} (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cuba— FAQ: insurance changed: from
Yes. Medical insurance valid in Cuba is a legal entry requirement and can be checked at the border. Policies from US insurers are generally not accepted — if you cannot show recognized cover, you must buy a Cuban policy at the airport.to Yes. Canada's and Australia's travel advice both say you must show proof of medical insurance to enter Cuba. If you cannot, or your proof is not accepted, you may have to buy cover from a Cuban insurer on arrival. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cuba— Tip: insurance proof changed: from
Carry a printed insurance certificate showing medical coverage valid in Cuba. Without one you will be sent to buy a Cuban policy at the airport counter before you can enter.to Carry a printed insurance certificate showing medical cover valid in Cuba. If you cannot show acceptable proof, you may have to buy a Cuban policy on arrival. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cuba— Proof of funds changed: from
{"text": "No published minimum, but Cuba is largely a cash economy for visitors. Bring enough euros, Canadian dollars, pounds or US dollars in cash to cover the whole trip."}to {"text": "No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Cuba. The UK Foreign Office advises bringing enough cash for your whole stay and for emergencies, because international cards such as Visa and Mastercard are no longer accepted; US dollars and euros are widely accepted."} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— Travel insurance changed: from
No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entering the DRC. Medical facilities are poor, so cover that includes medical evacuation is advisable.to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for the DRC. (evisa.gouv.cd )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— Currency declaration changed: from
No official source publishes a currency declaration threshold for the DRC. Declare large sums of foreign currency on arrival and keep the receipt.to Any sum worth more than USD 10,000 must be declared on arrival, and any foreign currency must be declared on departure. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Dominica— Work In Nature (WIN) extended stay visa changed: from
Work In Nature (WIN) extended stay visato (removed) (dominica.gov.dm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Dominica— FAQ: Can I work remotely from Dominica? changed: from
Dominica has offered remote workers a Work In Nature (WIN) extended stay visa, but no official source we could reach states its current length, cost or conditions, so confirm with Dominica's immigration authorities before relying on it. A normal visitor stamp does not allow you to work locally.to No official source we could read describes a remote-work visa for Dominica, so confirm with Dominica's immigration authorities before planning around one. A normal visitor stamp does not allow you to work locally. (dominica.gov.dm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Ecuador— Blank passport pages (source) changed: from
https://www.cancilleria.gob.ec/to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ecuador.html (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Egypt— Travel insurance changed: from
Travel insurance is not an entry requirement, but medical coverage is strongly recommended — private hospitals in tourist areas expect payment or proof of insurance up front.to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Egypt. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Egypt— Proof of funds changed: from
There is no published fixed amount, but border officers may ask travelers to show sufficient means of support for the intended stay.to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Egypt. (mfa.gov.eg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Egypt— Visa on arrival for holders of US/UK/Schengen/Japanese visas changed: from
visa-on-arrival 30 days | Egypt has been reported to grant a visa on arrival to nationals who otherwise need pre-approval if they hold a valid, previously used US, UK, Schengen or Japanese visa, but no official Egyptian source we could read states this rule today. Confirm with an Egyptian consulate before relying on it.to removed (visa2egypt.gov.eg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Egypt— Consular tourist visa: source changed: from
https://www.mfa.gov.eg/to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/entry-requirements (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Egypt— Arrival card changed: from
Paper arrival card | On the plane or at the border before immigration | Egypt still uses a short paper arrival card, handed out on the plane or available at the immigration hall — fill in your passport details and address in Egypt before getting in line.to Arrival card | null | No official source we could read states whether Egypt requires an arrival card. (mfa.gov.eg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Equatorial Guinea— Travel insurance changed: from
{"text": "No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Equatorial Guinea; the embassy's visa requirements do not include it. Medical facilities are limited and insurance with evacuation coverage is strongly recommended."}to {"text": "No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Equatorial Guinea. The UK Foreign Office says medical facilities are generally poor apart from the La Paz hospital in Malabo, that serious treatment is likely to mean evacuation to Europe, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds."} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Eswatini— Travel insurance changed: from
No official source states an insurance requirement for visitors to Eswatini. Medical cover is still advisable.to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Eswatini. The UK Foreign Office advises making sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of medical evacuation to South Africa and repatriation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Eswatini— Proof of funds changed: from
No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Eswatini.to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Eswatini. (gov.sz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Eswatini— Onward ticket changed: from
No official source states a return or onward ticket requirement for visitors to Eswatini.to No official source we could read states whether Eswatini requires a return or onward ticket. (gov.sz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Ethiopia— Travel insurance changed: from
No official source we could find states whether travel insurance is required to enter Ethiopia. Medical facilities outside Addis Ababa are very limited, so cover that includes medical evacuation is worth having.to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Ethiopia. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Ethiopia— Proof of funds changed: from
No official source we could find states a funds requirement or amount for visitors to Ethiopia.to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Ethiopia. (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Ethiopia— Onward ticket changed: from
No official source we could find states whether Ethiopia requires a return or onward ticket.to No official source we could read states whether Ethiopia requires a return or onward ticket. (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Ethiopia— Blank passport pages changed: from
1to removed (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Fiji— Visitor Visa (single journey) — source changed: from
https://immigration.gov.fj/visit-fiji/to https://immigration.gov.fj/fiji-visas/ (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Fiji— Business Visitor Visa — source changed: from
https://immigration.gov.fj/visit-fiji/to https://immigration.gov.fj/fiji-visas/ (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Fiji— Visitor permit extension — processing and further extension changed: from
{"processing": {"minDays": 3, "maxDays": 10, "unit": "business-days"}, "extendable": {"possible": true, "days": 60}}to {"processing": null, "extendable": "(removed)"} (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Fiji— Travel insurance changed: from
No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Fiji: the Ministry of Immigration's entry requirements (passport, funds, accommodation, onward ticket, visa where required) do not include it. Treat claims that it is mandatory with suspicion. Insurance is nevertheless the single most useful thing to buy: hospitals in Suva, Lautoka and Nadi handle most emergencies, but anything serious means an air ambulance to Australia or New Zealand costing tens of thousands of dollars. If you plan to dive, check that diving and hyperbaric treatment are covered.to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Fiji. Canada's travel advice tells travellers to get insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Fiji— FAQ: is insurance mandatory changed: from
No official source requires it: the Ministry of Immigration's entry requirements do not include insurance. Buy it anyway for the medical evacuation coverage. The nearest advanced hospitals are in Australia and New Zealand, and an air ambulance from Nadi runs into tens of thousands of dollars.to No official source we could read requires it. Canada's travel advice tells travellers to get insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Gabon— Tourist visa (embassy) changed: from
{"id": "embassy-tourist", "category": "tourist", "method": "embassy", "name": "Tourist visa (embassy)", "fee": null, "processing": null, "validityDays": null, "stayDays": null, "entries": "single", "extendable": {"possible": false, "days": null}, "applyUrl": null, "source": {"url": "https://evisa.dgdi.ga/", "name": "DGDI — Gabon official e-Visa portal (Direction Générale de la Documentation et de l’Immigration)", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-08-26", "archiveUrl": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260728194843/https://evisa.dgdi.ga/", "unverifiable": {"lastAttempt": "2026-10-03", "reason": "not-stated"}}}to {"id": "embassy-tourist", "category": "tourist", "method": "embassy", "name": "Tourist visa (embassy)", "fee": null, "processing": null, "validityDays": null, "stayDays": null, "entries": "single", "applyUrl": null, "source": {"url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/entry-requirements", "name": "UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Gabon travel advice (entry requirements)", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-04", "lastChanged": "2026-10-04"}} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Gabon— Travel insurance changed: from
No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entering Gabon. Canada's travel advice recommends insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays.to No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Gabon. Canada's travel advice says to get travel insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Gabon— Onward ticket changed: from
No official source states an onward or return ticket requirement for Gabon. The e-Visa document list asks for a hotel booking (or hosting certificate or invitation letter), not a ticket; airlines may still ask for one at check-in.to No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for Gabon. The UK Foreign Office says tourist visa applicants must provide a hotel booking or a letter from their hotel confirming the stay. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Gabon— Proof of funds changed: from
No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Gabon.to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Gabon. (evisa.dgdi.ga )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Gambia— Travel insurance changed: from
No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entry to The Gambia. Cover is recommended — medical facilities are basic and serious cases are evacuated to Dakar or Europe.to No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Gambia. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Gambia— Currency limits changed: from
No official source we could read states The Gambia's currency declaration threshold or limits on taking dalasi out. Declare large sums of cash to customs on arrival.to Canada's travel advice says you must complete a currency declaration form on arrival in The Gambia. No official source we could read states a declaration threshold. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Georgia— Cash-declaration rule changed: from
No official Georgian source we could read states the cash-declaration threshold. Declare large sums of cash to customs on arrival and ask the customs officer if unsure.to You must declare to customs if you carry more than GEL 30,000 or its equivalent in another currency, according to Canada's travel advice, which links to the Revenue Service of Georgia. The Revenue Service's own page (rs.ge) says the same: cash, cheques and other securities over GEL 30,000 in total must be declared at the border, on entry and on exit. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Georgia— HK row changed: from
{"requirement": "visa-free", "maxStayDays": 30, "notes": "Visa-free for short stays (30 days) under the visa-waiver arrangements with China in force since May 28, 2024. Confirm the exact allowance on geoconsul.gov.ge before a longer trip.", "source": {"url": "https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge/", "name": "Geoconsul — visa-free regime and visa information", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-08-25", "archiveUrl": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260409181128/https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge/", "portalOnly": true, "unverifiable": {"lastAttempt": "2026-10-03", "reason": "not-stated"}}}to {"requirement": "visa-free", "maxStayDays": 30, "notes": "Visa-free for 30 days, according to Hong Kong's Immigration Department, which lists Georgia among the destinations granting HKSAR passport holders visa-free access or a visa on arrival. No Georgian source we could read names Hong Kong passports, so confirm with a Georgian embassy before travel.", "source": {"url": "https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/service/travel_document/visa_free_access.html", "name": "Hong Kong Immigration Department — visa-free access or visa-on-arrival for HKSAR passport holders", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-04"}} (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Georgia— MO row changed: from
{"requirement": "visa-free", "maxStayDays": 30, "notes": "Visa-free for short stays (30 days) under the visa-waiver arrangements with China in force since May 28, 2024. Confirm the exact allowance on geoconsul.gov.ge before a longer trip.", "source": {"url": "https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge/", "name": "Geoconsul — visa-free regime and visa information", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-08-25", "archiveUrl": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260409181128/https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge/", "portalOnly": true, "unverifiable": {"lastAttempt": "2026-10-03", "reason": "not-stated"}}}to {"requirement": "visa-free", "maxStayDays": 30, "notes": "Visa-free for up to 30 days, according to Macao's Identification Services Bureau. No Georgian source we could read names Macao passports, so confirm with a Georgian embassy before travel.", "source": {"url": "https://www.dsi.gov.mo/en/visa/424?doc=macau_passport&tab=visa_free", "name": "Macao SAR Identification Services Bureau — travel facilitation for Macao SAR passport holders: Georgia", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-04"}} (dsi.gov.mo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Grenada— Grenada Business Visa changed: from
Grenada Business Visato (removed) (gov.gd )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Grenada— Blank passport pages — source changed: from
https://www.gov.gd/ (count 1)to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Grenada.html (count 1) (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)