Data updates: October 2026
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- Oct 4, 2026Bangladesh— Customs notes changed: from
Alcohol is restricted — non-Muslim foreign visitors may bring a small quantity for personal use; confirm the current allowance before travel. | Satellite phones require prior authorization and are seized at the border without it.to (none) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bangladesh— FAQ answer changed: from
Most trips are trouble-free… The realistic risks are road accidents, petty crime in crowded areas and political unrest.to Rewritten to the UK FCDO assessment, which includes a very likely terrorist threat (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Barbados— Emergency numbers changed: from
general 911, police 211, ambulance 511, fire 311to police 211, ambulance 511, fire 311 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Barbados— Tap water changed: from
safe to drinkto no official source says it is safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Barbados— Payments changed: from
cards widely, cash lowto cards widely-in-cities, cash medium (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Barbados— Customs notes changed: from
Firearms, ammunition and spear guns require a permit; bringing them in without one is a serious offense.to (removed) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Barbados— Customs notes changed: from
Fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, meat and dairy are restricted to protect local agriculture. Declare anything you are carrying.to (removed) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Barbados— Customs notes changed: from
Camouflage-patterned clothing is illegal for civilians in Barbados, including on children. It is confiscated at the airport.to Canada's travel advice says it is an offence for civilians in Barbados to wear camouflage clothing or carry items made of camouflage material, and to bring such items into or out of the country. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Barbados— Tip changed: from
Barbados tap water comes from filtered coral limestone aquifers and is safe and pleasant to drink — refill a bottle rather than buying plastic.to (removed) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belarus— emergency changed: from
{"general": "112"}to {"police": "102", "ambulance": "103", "fire": "101"} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belarus— payments changed: from
widely-in-citiesto limited (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belarus— payments changed: from
Cards are used everywhere by locals, but foreign-issued Visa and Mastercard often fail in Belarus because of sanctions on local banks. Bring cash in euros or dollars to exchange for roubles.to The UK Foreign Office says almost no major banks in Belarus accept foreign cards, many ATMs limit withdrawals, and UK banks may block cards used there; it suggests taking US dollars or euros and changing them only at government-licensed exchanges. Canada's travel advice says goods and services must be paid for in Belarusian rubles. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belarus— bestTimeToVisit changed: from
May to September is warm and green — best for Minsk, Brest fortress and the Belovezhskaya Pushcha national park; winters are long and cold.to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Belarus. The CIA World Factbook describes cold winters and cool, moist summers. (cia.gov )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belarus— customs.notes changed: from
["Goods above the EAEU duty-free limits (EUR 500 and 25 kg when arriving by air) must be declared and duty paid."]to [] (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belarus— tips changed: from
Several Western governments currently advise against all travel …to FCDO: advise against all travel; Canada: avoid all travel (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belarus— tips changed: from
… several Polish, Lithuanian and Latvian checkpoints are closed … foreigners generally may not cross the Belarus–Russia land border at allto FCDO border statements (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belarus— tips changed: from
Bring cash — foreign bank cards frequently do not work …to FCDO money advice (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belarus— tips changed: from
If you stay more than 10 days you must register … fines can be issued on departureto FCDO registration rule (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belarus— tips changed: from
Avoid photographing government buildings, police, military sites and border infrastructure …to Canada photography rule (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belarus— faq changed: from
Generally no. The Belarus–Russia land border has no international checkpoints for third-country nationals …to Only with a Belarusian or Russian visa, at certain crossings (FCDO) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belarus— faq changed: from
Often not — sanctions on Belarusian banks mean foreign-issued Visa and Mastercard frequently fail …to FCDO money advice (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belarus— faq changed: from
Street crime is low and cities are orderly, but several Western governments advise against all travel …to FCDO / Canada advisories (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belgium— Payments changed: from
Cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere, including trams and fries stands. A little cash is occasionally useful at small markets.to No official source we could read describes card acceptance in Belgium. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belgium— Best time to visit changed: from
April–June and September bring mild weather for city walking in Brussels, Bruges and Ghent; December is atmospheric for Christmas markets, though gray and cold.to No official source we could read gives seasonal travel guidance for Belgium. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belgium— Customs note changed: from
Duty-free from outside the EU: 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of spirits, goods up to €300 (€430 arriving by air or sea).to (removed or rewritten) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belgium— Customs note changed: from
No limits on goods for personal use when arriving from another EU country.to (removed or rewritten) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belgium— Tip changed: from
Keep valuables zipped away around Brussels-Midi and Brussels-Nord stations and on the metro — pickpocketing and luggage theft are the most common tourist crimes.to Canada's travel advice says pickpockets target passengers on the metro, at airports and at train stations, and that petty crime is frequent at Brussels-Nord, Brussels-Central and Brussels-Midi stations and on Paris–Brussels–Amsterdam and Brussels–London trains. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belgium— Tip changed: from
Belgium has three official languages — Dutch in Flanders, French in Wallonia, both in Brussels. Place names change with the language (Antwerpen/Anvers, Liège/Luik), which matters when reading train boards.to Belgium has three official languages — Dutch, French and German. Place names change with the language (Antwerpen/Anvers, Liège/Luik), which matters when reading train boards. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belize— emergency changed: from
{"general": "911"}to {"general": "911", "alternative": "90"} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belize— bestTimeToVisit changed: from
The dry season from December to April is ideal… wettest months from September to November.to Rainy season May–November and hurricane season June–November (Government of Canada); fires December–May. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belize— customs.notes changed: from
["Taking coral, conch shells, turtle products or other marine life out of Belize without a permit is prohibited.", "Firearms and ammunition are strictly prohibited without prior authorization — penalties are severe."]to ["The Government of Canada notes that a permit is required to collect, possess or export certain plants, animals and plant and animal products (Belize is a party to CITES), that damaging the coral reef is a criminal offence, and that possessing pre-Columbian or Colonial-period artifacts requires a permit.", "Firearms and ammunition are strictly regulated; the Government of Canada warns of heavy fines and jail time for possessing an unlicensed firearm or ammunition."] (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Belize— faq changed: from
The Belize dollar is pegged at exactly BZD 2 = USD 1 and US dollars are accepted almost everywhere.to US dollars widely accepted (Government of Canada); change often in BZD. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Benin— Payments changed: from
Cash rules. Cards are accepted only at larger hotels and supermarkets in Cotonou, while mobile money (MTN MoMo, Moov) is used everywhere. Reliable ATMs are mostly limited to Cotonou and larger towns.to Canada's travel advice describes a cash-based economy: credit cards are generally accepted in major hotels but rarely in restaurants and other shops, and ATMs that take foreign cards are found in banks and some large hotels but are rare outside the major cities. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Benin— Best time to visit changed: from
November to February is the main dry season — harmattan air, cooler nights and the best conditions for the coast, Ouidah and Abomey; the south sees heavy rain from April to July.to Canada's travel advice says the south has two rainy seasons, from April to mid-July and from mid-September to October, and the north one, from June to September; the harmattan, a hot, dusty wind from the Sahara, blows from December to March. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Benin— Tip changed: from
Carry CFA franc cash outside Cotonou and consider setting up mobile money — card acceptance is rare and ATMs are scarce up-country.to Carry CFA franc cash outside Cotonou. Canada's travel advice says credit cards are rarely accepted beyond major hotels, and ATMs that take foreign cards are rare outside the major cities. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Benin— Tip changed: from
Zémidjan motorcycle taxis (yellow shirts) are the main way around Cotonou — agree the fare before setting off and ask for a helmet.to Canada's travel advice says most zémidjan motorcycle taxis are unregistered and are sometimes targeted by violent crime, particularly at night, and advises using only official car taxis. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bhutan— Languages changed: from
["Dzongkha", "English"]to ["Dzongkha"] (assets.publishing.service.gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bhutan— Payments changed: from
Cards are accepted at better hotels and handicraft shops in Thimphu and Paro, but Bhutan is largely cash-based. The ngultrum is pegged 1:1 to the Indian rupee, and rupees are widely accepted.to Australia's Smartraveller says credit cards aren't widely accepted but can be used at major hotels, that EFTPOS is available nationwide including at most hotels, and that ATMs are common in towns. The Indian rupee is also legal tender, though larger notes may not be accepted. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bhutan— Best time to visit (months) changed: from
3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11to 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bhutan— Best time to visit changed: from
Spring (March–May) brings rhododendron blooms and mild trekking weather; fall (September–November) offers the clearest Himalayan views and the biggest tsechu festivals.to Canada's travel advice says the monsoon runs from June to September, when landslides are frequent and mountain roads can become impassable. No official source names a best season; the months shown fall outside the monsoon. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bhutan— Customs notes changed: from
Tobacco may be imported only in small quantities for personal use and attracts high duties; smoking is banned in most public places. | Antiques and religious artefacts may not be exported. Buy handicrafts from licensed shops and keep the receipts for customs.to You can bring a small supply of tobacco for personal use, but the UK government says you must pay taxes and duties on it and be able to show proof of payment if asked; Canada's travel advice puts the tax at 200%. Smoking is prohibited in public places. | It is illegal to take antiques out of Bhutan, and customs officials may inspect items that look like antiques (UK government). (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bhutan— Tip changed: from
Only Drukair and Bhutan Airlines fly into Paro — one of the world's most demanding airports, where flights are weather-dependent and sell out around festival season. Book flights before anything else and keep a buffer day for connections.to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bhutan— Tip changed: from
Since the 2023 reforms you can explore Thimphu and Paro independently, but a licensed guide is still required for treks and travel beyond the main western valleys. The rules are refined periodically, so check when applying. Most visitors simply book through a licensed Bhutanese operator.to The UK government says you need to use tour guides when visiting places of interest, or you may be refused entry, and that permits are needed for some areas — your guide can arrange them. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bhutan— Tip changed: from
Passes on popular routes climb well above 3,000 m and treks go much higher — build in acclimatisation days, and take even the day hike to Tiger's Nest (3,120 m) slowly.to Australia's Smartraveller says altitude sickness is a risk above 2,500 m, and Canada notes that several trekking trails exceed 5,000 m. Ascend slowly and make sure your insurance covers evacuation from altitude. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bhutan— Tip changed: from
To enter dzongs and temples, wear long sleeves and long trousers or a skirt, remove shoes and hats, and photograph only where permitted — never inside shrine rooms.to Dress respectfully when visiting temples and dzongs (UK government), and ask your guide before taking pictures or filming inside dzongs, temples and monasteries (Canada). (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bhutan— FAQ changed: from
No — since the 2022–2023 reforms, independent visits are allowed and you can apply for the visa yourself. A licensed guide is still required for treks and for travel beyond the main western valleys, so many visitors find a licensed Bhutanese operator the simplest route.to You can apply for the visa yourself at immi.gov.bt. But the UK government says you need to use tour guides when visiting places of interest, or you may be refused entry, and Canada's travel advice says you must buy a travel package from an authorised travel agent. Check with the Department of Immigration before planning an independent trip. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— emergency changed: from
{"general": "911", "police": "110", "ambulance": "118"}to {"police": "110", "ambulance": "118", "fire": "119"} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— payments changed: from
Cash in bolivianos is essential outside La Paz, Santa Cruz and Sucre. Cards work in city hotels and better restaurants, but ATMs run dry in small towns and on the Uyuni circuit; dollar shortages in recent years have also made card and ATM access unreliable, so carry more cash than you think you need.to Canada's travel advice says credit and debit cards are not widely accepted outside urban centres and recommends carrying small notes for everyday costs such as street food, taxis and tips. It also says Canadian dollars are hard to exchange, so bring US dollars if you need to exchange cash. The UK government says Bolivia is going through an economic crisis and a dollar shortage. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— bestTimeToVisit changed: from
May to October is the dry season … December to March brings rain …to UK: dry season May–October, rainy season November–March (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— customs.notes changed: from
Drone use near government buildings and in some national parks needs permission; equipment can be held at customs.to withdrawn (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— customs.notes changed: from
Coca leaf is legal to buy and chew inside Bolivia but exporting it is illegal almost everywhere else — do not carry it across the border.to Canada: importing coca into Canada is illegal (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— tips changed: from
El Alto airport serving La Paz sits at about 4,050 m … Santa Cruz (400 m) or Sucre (2,800 m) …to Canada's altitudes for La Paz, Uyuni, Oruro and Potosí (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— tips changed: from
… notes that are torn, written on or even slightly damaged are often refused …to withdrawn sentence (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— tips changed: from
Bolivia runs on 230 V almost everywhere, but La Paz and parts of the Altiplano are on 115 V …to deleted (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— tips changed: from
… can strand travelers for days …to UK and Canada statements on blockades (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Emergency numbers changed: from
general 112, police 122, ambulance 124to general 112, police 122, ambulance 124, fire 123 (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Tap water safe to drink changed: from
Trueto False (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Card acceptance / cash importance changed: from
widely-in-cities/mediumto limited/high (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Best time to visit changed: from
[5, 6, 7, 8, 9]to [5, 6, 7, 8, 9] (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Customs note changed: from
Duty-free allowances broadly follow European norms (200 cigarettes, 1 liter of spirits). Declare anything beyond personal use.to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Customs note changed: from
Taking convertible marks (BAM) out of the country is pointless. The currency is essentially non-exchangeable abroad, so spend or exchange before leaving.to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Tip — registration changed: from
within 48 hours if staying more than three daysto within 72 hours (UK FCDO) or 48 hours for stays of 3+ days (Canada) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Botswana— cardsAccepted changed: from
widely-in-citiesto limited (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Botswana— Tap water safe to drink changed: from
trueto false (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Botswana— Customs note changed: from
Fresh meat, dairy and some plant products may not be brought in from certain countries under foot-and-mouth controls. Expect disinfectant mats and vehicle checks at internal veterinary fences.to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Botswana— Customs note changed: from
Ivory, rhino horn and other wildlife products are strictly prohibited; drone use requires prior permission from the civil aviation authority.to The UK FCDO says it is illegal to buy, sell, kill or capture any protected wild animal or trade its parts, and that sentences on conviction can be severe. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Botswana— Tip changed: from
Travelers under 18 must carry a certified copy of their full birth certificate in addition to a passport, and minors traveling with one parent or alone may need parental consent letters — checked on entry and exit.to Canada's travel advice says travellers under 18 must show border officials a certified copy of their original birth certificate and a valid passport, plus a written consent form from any parent not travelling with them if they travel alone or with only one parent. The UK FCDO says the birth certificate is needed on entry and exit. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Botswana— Tip changed: from
Avoid driving outside towns after dark — elephants, cattle and donkeys on unlit roads cause serious accidents, and distances between fuel stations are long, so refuel whenever you can.to The UK FCDO warns that driving outside the major urban areas can be dangerous because of stray wildlife and livestock, particularly at night, so take extra care after dark. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Botswana— Tip changed: from
Northern Botswana (Okavango, Chobe, Kasane) is a seasonal malaria area, especially November to April. Use repellent and consider prophylaxis; Gaborone and the south are essentially malaria-free.to Australia's Smartraveller says malaria occurs throughout Botswana and is widespread in the north, especially in the rainy season from November to March, and suggests considering malaria prevention if you travel north of Gaborone. Use insect repellent. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Botswana— Tip changed: from
Expect veterinary checkpoints on main roads — raw meat and some animal products cannot be carried across foot-and-mouth control fences, and shoes and vehicle wheels may be disinfected.to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Botswana— FAQ answer changed: from
All travelers under 18 must carry a certified copy of their full (unabridged) birth certificate along with their passport. Minors traveling with one parent, or unaccompanied, should also carry consent letters from the absent parent(s). The rules mirror South Africa’s and are enforced.to Canada's travel advice says all travellers under 18 must present a certified copy of their original birth certificate and a valid passport. Minors travelling alone or with only one parent also need a written consent form from the parent or parents not travelling. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Botswana— FAQ answer changed: from
Can I visit Victoria Falls from Botswana? — Yes — Kasane is about 80 km from the falls, and day trips cross into Zimbabwe (Kazungula road border) or Zambia (Kazungula Bridge). You will pass full immigration both ways, so check the visa rules of Zimbabwe or Zambia for your passport (the KAZA UniVisa, when on sale, covers both).to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brazil— Emergency numbers changed: from
Police: 190; Ambulance: 192; Fire: 193to General: 911; Police: 190; Ambulance: 192; Fire: 193 (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brazil— Best time to visit changed: from
April–September is drier for the Amazon, the Pantanal and the northeast beachesto Rainy seasons as the Government of Canada gives them; no official seasonal guidance (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brazil— Customs notes changed: from
Goods worth up to USD 1,000 may be brought in duty-free by air (plus airport duty-free purchases). | Drones must generally be registered with ANATEL/ANAC before use in Brazil.to According to the Receita Federal, goods that are not for personal use are duty-free up to US$1,000 when you arrive by air or sea, or US$500 by other routes, with a separate US$1,000 allowance for the arrival duty-free shop at your first Brazilian airport. (gov.br )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brazil— Travel tip changed: from
Pix QR payments are ubiquitous but normally require a Brazilian bank account. Carry a contactless card and small cash as a visitor.to (removed) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brunei— Emergency numbers changed: from
police 993, ambulance 991, fire 995to police 993, ambulance 991, fire 995, rescue 998 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brunei— Languages changed: from
Malay, Englishto Malay (cia.gov )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brunei— Tap water changed: from
safe to drinkto no official source says it is safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brunei— Payments changed: from
cards widely-in-cities, cash mediumto cards limited, cash medium (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brunei— Best time to visit changed: from
[1, 2, 3, 4]to [2, 3, 4, 8] (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brunei— Customs notes changed: from
Cigarettes have no duty-free allowance. Declare them and pay duty on arrival.to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brunei— Customs notes changed: from
Alcohol is not sold anywhere in Brunei. Non-Muslim visitors aged 17+ may import a limited duty-free allowance (commonly two bottles of spirits or wine plus twelve cans of beer), must declare it on arrival, and must observe the minimum interval between imports.to The UK says the sale of alcohol and tobacco is illegal in Brunei. Non-Muslims aged 17 and over may bring in a limited amount of alcohol, which must be declared to customs on arrival and drunk in private. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brunei— Customs notes changed: from
Brunei applies sharia-influenced law: drug trafficking carries the death penalty, and importing publications deemed offensive to Islam is prohibited.to The UK says drug offences can carry the death penalty in Brunei. Canada lists possessing pornographic material, firearms or weapons, gambling, and promoting any religion other than Islam among activities that are illegal and severely punished. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Brunei— Tip changed: from
Singapore dollars are legal tender at 1:1 alongside the Brunei dollar — leftover SGD from a Singapore stopover spends normally here.to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bulgaria— tapWaterSafe changed: from
safeto not stated (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bulgaria— payments changed: from
mediumto high (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bulgaria— payments changed: from
Bulgaria adopted the euro on January 1, 2026, replacing the lev. Cards are accepted widely in cities and resorts, but keep some cash for village restaurants, small guesthouses and rural areas, and expect some prices still displayed in both euro and old lev amounts.to Canada's travel advice says Bulgaria's economy is primarily cash-based, though most businesses also accept major credit cards and ATMs are widely available. The UK Foreign Office says major credit and debit cards are accepted in most banks and hotels. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bulgaria— bestTimeToVisit changed: from
May–September covers hiking in the Rila and Pirin mountains and the Black Sea beach season; December–March is ski season in Bansko and Borovets at some of Europe's lowest prices.to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Bulgaria. The CIA World Factbook describes a temperate climate with cold, damp winters and hot, dry summers. (cia.gov )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bulgaria— customs.notes changed: from
["Duty-free from outside the EU: 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of spirits, goods up to €300 (€430 arriving by air or sea).", "No limits on goods for personal use when arriving from another EU country."]to ["Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal gives a duty-free allowance of 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine); 200 cigarettes (or 250 g of tobacco) by air, but Bulgaria applies the lower limit of 40 cigarettes (or 50 g of tobacco) to travellers arriving by land or sea; and other goods worth up to €300, or €430 by air or sea. Under-17s get no alcohol or tobacco allowance.", "Between EU countries there is no fixed limit on goods for your own use, but Bulgaria may set guideline quantities for alcohol and tobacco, which cannot be lower than 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits.", "The UK Foreign Office says you cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into the EU, with some exceptions such as powdered baby milk and medically required foods."] (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bulgaria— tips changed: from
Bulgarian head gestures are famously reversed …to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bulgaria— tips changed: from
Taxi overcharging is the most common tourist complaint in Sofia …to FCDO taxi advice (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bulgaria— tips changed: from
… exchange leftover leva at the Bulgarian National Bank, and double-check dual-displayed prices.to FCDO / Canada changeover statements (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Bulgaria— faq changed: from
The euro, since January 1, 2026 … fixed rate of 1.95583 … Cards are widely accepted in citiesto Euro; cash-based economy (Canada) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burkina Faso— Emergency numbers changed: from
police: 17 · fire: 18to police: 17 · fire-ambulance: 18 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burkina Faso— Languages changed: from
French, Mooré, Dioulato French, English (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burkina Faso— Payments changed: from
Burkina Faso runs on cash and mobile money (Orange Money, Moov). Cards work only at a handful of hotels in Ouagadougou, and ATMs outside the two main cities are unreliable.to Canada's travel advice says most transactions in Burkina Faso are made in cash and recommends small bills, as change can be hard to get. ATMs are available in major cities; credit cards are accepted by some businesses in Ouagadougou, but their use is very limited outside the capital. Euros and US dollars are accepted in some establishments. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burkina Faso— Best time to visit changed: from
November to February is the dry, relatively cool season — though any visit currently needs to be weighed against do-not-travel advisories; March to May is extremely hot.to Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from June to October, when seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and roads and bridges may become impassable. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burkina Faso— Currency changed: from
West African CFA franc (F CFA)to CFA franc (FCFA) (bceao.int )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burkina Faso— Tip changed: from
The US, UK and most EU governments advise against all travel to Burkina Faso — if travel is unavoidable, arrange professional security support and keep plans flexible.to The UK and Canadian governments both advise against all travel to Burkina Faso because of the threat of terrorism and kidnapping and the unstable political situation. If travel is unavoidable, arrange professional security support and keep plans flexible. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)