Data updates: October 2026
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- Oct 4, 2026Burkina Faso— Tip changed: from
Overland routes and border areas are the most dangerous — attacks and IEDs occur on main roads, and several land borders are closed or restricted; fly in and out of Ouagadougou if you must go.to Canada's travel advice says terrorist attacks on major roads and transport routes are increasing, including with landmines and other explosive devices, particularly where terrorist groups operate and near border areas. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burkina Faso— Tip changed: from
The yellow fever certificate is checked on arrival. Carry the yellow card with your passport.to A yellow fever certificate is required to enter Burkina Faso. Carry the yellow card with your passport. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burkina Faso— Tip changed: from
Bring enough CFA franc cash or euros to exchange — card payments are rare even in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso.to Canada's travel advice says most transactions are made in cash and recommends small bills, as change can be hard to get; credit cards are accepted by some businesses in Ouagadougou, but their use is very limited outside the capital. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burkina Faso— FAQ changed: from
For most travelers, no at present. The US, UK and most European governments advise against all travel due to terrorism and kidnapping risk across much of the country, including areas close to Ouagadougou. Check current advisories before making any plans.to For most travelers, no at present. 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. Check current advisories before making any plans. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burundi— emergency changed: from
{"police": "117", "fire": "118"}to {"ambulance": "112", "police": "113"} (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burundi— languages changed: from
["Kirundi", "French", "English"]to ["Kirundi", "French"] (presidence.gov.bi )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burundi— payments.cardsAccepted changed: from
rareto limited (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burundi— bestTimeToVisit changed: from
[6, 7, 8, 9]to [6, 7, 8] (presidence.gov.bi )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burundi— customs.notes changed: from
["Plastic bags are banned in Burundi — repack your luggage into paper, cloth or reusable bags before arrival, as bags can be confiscated at the border."]to [] (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Burundi— tips changed: from
Plastic bags are illegal in Burundi and can be confiscated on arrival…to (deleted) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cabo Verde— Languages changed: from
Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creoleto Portuguese, Cabo Verdean Creole (Crioulo) (cia.gov )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cabo Verde— Payments changed: from
cards widely-in-cities, cash mediumto cards limited, cash medium (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cabo Verde— Payments changed: from
Cards work in resort hotels, larger restaurants and supermarkets on Sal, Boa Vista and Santiago, but small guesthouses, taxis and markets want escudos. Euros are widely accepted in tourist areas. The escudo is pegged at about 110 to the euro.to Canada's travel advice says some hotels and restaurants accept major credit cards, and some hotels and restaurants in Praia convert US dollars and euros into local currency. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cabo Verde— Best time to visit changed: from
November to April is dry and warm with steady trade winds — peak season for beaches, windsurfing and hiking on Santo Antão; August to October is more humid with occasional rain.to Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from mid-August to mid-October and can bring flooding and landslides, and that sandstorms and dust storms are most likely in January and February. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cabo Verde— Currency changed: from
Cape Verdean escudoto Cabo Verde escudo (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cabo Verde— Tip changed: from
Each island is distinct and connections take planning — internal flights and inter-island ferries sell out in season, and ferry schedules shift with the weather; book ahead.to Each island is distinct and connections take planning: book internal flights and inter-island ferries ahead, and check ferry schedules close to departure. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cabo Verde— Tip changed: from
Atlantic currents are strong and drownings happen every year off Santa Maria and Boa Vista — swim only at beaches locals recommend and heed flag warnings.to Canada's travel advice says strong currents and powerful waves make swimming dangerous in some places, and that several drownings occur every year, especially in Praia and on Sal. Swim only where locals recommend and heed flag warnings. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cabo Verde— Tip changed: from
Euros are accepted almost everywhere tourists go, but change is given in escudos. Carry small notes and some CVE cash for markets and rural areas.to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cabo Verde— FAQ changed: from
Yes, in most tourist areas — hotels, restaurants and excursion operators widely accept euros at the fixed rate of roughly 110 escudos per euro. You will still want escudos for markets, taxis and the quieter islands.to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cambodia— Payments changed: from
Cambodia runs on cash, and US dollars circulate alongside the riel. Prices are often quoted in USD, with riel used for small change. Bring crisp, undamaged USD notes (torn bills are refused). Cards work only in upmarket hotels and restaurants.to Canada's travel advice says US dollars are widely used alongside the riel, but only newer, undamaged notes are accepted — notes with the slightest tear are refused. Credit cards are not widely accepted outside major cities, and ATMs are plentiful in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville but fewer in smaller towns. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cambodia— Best time to visit changed: from
November to February is the cool, dry season — ideal for Angkor and the coast. March to May is very hot; June to October brings monsoon rains.to Canada's travel advice says the dry season lasts from November to April and the rainy season from May to November; the UK government gives June to October for the monsoon. No official source names a best season. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cambodia— Customs notes changed: from
Duty-free allowance: 200 cigarettes and up to 2 liters of alcohol per adult. | The customs declaration is part of the Cambodia e-Arrival form.to Canada's travel advice says the Cambodia e-Arrival forms cover immigration, customs and health, and must be completed within 7 days of your scheduled arrival. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cambodia— Tip changed: from
Apply for the eVisa only at the official evisa.gov.kh — lookalike sites charge inflated fees for the same 30 USD visa or sell fakes.to Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gov.kh. (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cambodia— Tip changed: from
At land crossings (especially Poipet from Thailand), touts and even officials may demand extra "fees". The visa on arrival costs 30 USD flat. Pay in USD, refuse baht "conversions", and consider getting the eVisa beforehand.to (removed) (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cambodia— Tip changed: from
Carry small-denomination, crisp US dollar bills. Damaged or old-series notes are widely refused; change under 1 USD comes back in riel.to Bring US dollar notes in good condition: Canada's travel advice says only newer, undamaged notes are accepted, and Australia's Smartraveller says sellers may refuse dirty, torn or high-value notes. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cambodia— Tip changed: from
The Cambodia e-Arrival card is free — complete it at arrival.gov.kh or the official CeA app within 7 days before travel, and ignore paid third-party sites.to The Cambodia e-Arrival card is free (UK government). If you arrive by air, complete it at arrival.gov.kh within 7 days before you arrive. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cameroon— emergency changed: from
{"general": "117"}to {"police": "117", "ambulance": "119", "fire": "118"} (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cameroon— payments changed: from
Cash is essential. Cards work only at major hotels and some supermarkets in Douala and Yaoundé. ATMs exist in cities but can be unreliable; mobile money (MTN MoMo, Orange Money) is used everywhere for day-to-day payments.to Canada's travel advice says Cameroon is largely a cash-based economy and that credit cards are rarely accepted outside international hotels. The UK government says shops usually want small notes, which can be hard to get, that ATMs are not often available outside large towns, and that euros and US dollars are the most widely accepted foreign currencies. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cameroon— bestTimeToVisit changed: from
November to February — the main dry season — … heavy rains peak from July to October …to No official seasonal guidance; Canada's rainy seasons by region (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cameroon— customs.notes changed: from
Drones may not be brought in or flown without prior authorization from the Cameroonian authorities.to deleted (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cameroon— customs.notes changed: from
Export of ivory, protected wildlife products and unworked precious minerals is prohibited.to UK: protected wildlife trade illegal without a licence (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cameroon— tips changed: from
… most governments advise against all travel to these areas.to UK, Canada and Australia advice, with the UK's exceptions (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cameroon— tips changed: from
… mobile money is the easiest way to pay for taxis, markets and small hotels …to UK statement on cash, ATMs and foreign currency (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Cameroon— faq changed: from
The main tourist areas — Douala, Yaoundé and Kribi — see mostly trouble-free visits …to UK, Canada and Australia advice (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Canada— Tap water safe to drink changed: from
Trueto False (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Canada— Best time to visit changed: from
[6, 7, 8, 9]to [6, 7, 8, 9] (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Canada— Customs note — firearms changed: from
Firearms must be declared in writing; most handguns are prohibitedto Declare all firearms; visitors cannot import prohibited firearms, devices or weapons (cbsa-asfc.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Canada— Customs note — food changed: from
undeclared items carry steep on-the-spot finesto banned food is confiscated and you could be fined (UK FCDO) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Central African Republic— Customs note changed: from
Export of rough diamonds, gold and other minerals without a license is strictly prohibited.to The UK FCDO says it is only legal to buy diamonds or precious stones through government-authorised agents. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Central African Republic— Customs note changed: from
Photography of government buildings, airports and anything military is forbidden without a permit.to The UK FCDO says you often need permission to take photos in public places, and that photographing government property, uniformed officers or military installations and personnel can get you detained, fined and your camera confiscated. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Central African Republic— Tip changed: from
Check your government's travel advice before even planning a trip — most currently advise against all travel to the Central African Republic, and insurance policies are often void in do-not-travel zones.to The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Central African Republic except Bangui, and against all but essential travel to Bangui; Australia advises against all travel. The FCDO warns that travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against its advice. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Central African Republic— Tip changed: from
The one destination that draws travelers — Dzanga-Sangha's lowland gorillas and forest elephants — is only realistically visited on a fully organized trip via the park's official operators, usually entering through Bangui.to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Central African Republic— Tip changed: from
Bring all the money you will need in cash (CFA francs or euros to exchange). Cards and ATMs cannot be relied on anywhere in the country.to Bring the money you will need in cash. The UK FCDO says there are very few ATMs and most places, including hotels, do not accept international cards; Canada says currency can be exchanged only in Bangui and Berbérati. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Central African Republic— FAQ answer changed: from
No — most governments advise against all travel. Armed groups remain active across much of the country and the security situation can deteriorate quickly, including in Bangui. The few travelers who visit Dzanga-Sangha do so on fully organized trips with security arrangements.to No. The UK FCDO advises against all travel outside Bangui and all but essential travel to Bangui, and Australia advises against all travel. Both say armed groups remain active and that violence can break out without warning, including in Bangui. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chad— Emergency numbers changed: from
General: 17to Police: 2020; Fire and ambulance: 1212 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chad— Best time to visit changed: from
November to February … the season for Zakouma National Park and expeditions to the Ennedi massifto Rainy-season facts from the Government of Canada; no official seasonal guidance (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chad— Customs notes changed: from
Photography requires care: photographing military sites, government buildings or airports without a permit is illegal. | Export of animal products and cultural artefacts without authorization is prohibited.to The UK FCDO says it is illegal to photograph military sites, government buildings or airports without a permit, and the Government of Canada says a government permit is required for all photography. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chad— Travel tip changed: from
Zakouma National Park — one of Africa's great conservation revivals — is Chad's standout draw; visits run November to April and are best booked through the park's official operators well in advance.to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chile— Emergency numbers changed: from
general 133, ambulance 131, fire 132, police 133to ambulance 131, fire 132, police 133 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chile— Tap water changed: from
safe to drinkto no official source says it is safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chile— Payments changed: from
cards widely, cash lowto cards widely-in-cities, cash medium (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chile— Customs notes changed: from
The same controls apply on internal crossings into Region XV and the far north and south, and on flights to Easter Island.to (removed) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chile— Customs notes changed: from
Foreign visitors paying a hotel in US dollars with a foreign card are exempt from the 19% VAT. Show your passport and TUM at check-in.to (removed) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chile— Customs notes changed: from
Chile's agricultural border controls are among the strictest anywhere: no fresh fruit, vegetables, seeds, honey, meat, dairy or untreated wood, including items bought in the airport of departure.to Chilean law requires every traveller to declare under oath, on the SAG form, any plants, animals, products of plant or animal origin (including handicrafts), agricultural chemicals or animal feed they bring in. Inspectors of the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) check them whatever the quantity, destroy what does not meet the rules, and failing to declare risk products leads to sanctions and fines. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chile— Tip changed: from
Foreign visitors are exempt from Chile's 19% VAT on hotel stays when paying in US dollars with a foreign card or cash. Present your passport and electronic TUM at check-in. Many hotels will not apply it unless you ask.to (removed) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Chile— Tip changed: from
Chile is over 4,000 km long. Santiago to Punta Arenas is a four-hour flight, and the Atacama and Patagonia are effectively different trips. Plan domestic flights rather than buses for the long legs.to (removed) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026China— payments changed: from
Mobile payment via Alipay and WeChat Pay dominates — both now let foreign visitors link international Visa/Mastercard cards, which is the single most useful thing to set up before arrival. Foreign cards are rarely accepted directly at the point of sale, and cash acceptance is patchy outside banks and larger shops.to The UK Foreign Office says cashless payments through apps such as WeChat or Alipay are almost universal, and that outside major cities credit cards are not always accepted and ATMs are limited. Canada's travel advice says these platforms let foreign travellers link an international credit card, that international cards are accepted in many hotels and larger establishments but not universally, and that using foreign currency for everyday transactions is illegal. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026China— bestTimeToVisit changed: from
April–May and September–October offer the most comfortable weather across most of the country; summer is hot and rainy, and northern winters are harsh.to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit China. The UK Foreign Office says the typhoon season normally runs from May to November, affecting southern and eastern coastal regions, and that flooding and storms are common in those months. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026China— customs.notes changed: from
["Fingerprints are collected from most foreign nationals aged 14–70 on arrival.", "Duty-free allowance for visitors: 400 cigarettes and 1.5 liters of alcohol (over 12% vol).", "Printed or digital material deemed harmful to China's political interests can be confiscated; drones and satellite communication equipment may require registration."]to ["Canada's travel advice says Chinese immigration officials take and keep the fingerprints of travellers aged 14 to 70 on entry, with some exceptions.", "Canada's travel advice says there are absolute prohibitions on importing arms, drugs, and plant or animal products that could carry disease or pests, and restrictions on printed material, film, photos and recordings considered detrimental to China's interests.", "The UK Foreign Office says the import, possession and use of drones are strictly regulated; contact the Civil Aviation Administration of China before travel."] (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026China— tips changed: from
… even street vendors expect QR-code payment, and foreign cards rarely work at the register.to Canada / FCDO payment statements (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026China— tips changed: from
All foreigners must be registered with the police within 24 hours …to FCDO / Canada registration rule (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026China— tips changed: from
Many international apps and websites (Google services, WhatsApp, Instagram and others) are blocked …to Google, Facebook, YouTube, X blocked (FCDO) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026China— faq changed: from
Rarely at the register — China runs on Alipay and WeChat Pay …to Canada / FCDO payment statements (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026China— faq changed: from
… must go to the nearest police station with their host …to FCDO / Canada registration rule (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Colombia— Emergency numbers changed: from
general: 123to general: 123 · fire: 119 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Colombia— Tap water changed: from
safe to drinkto not for drinking (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Colombia— Payments changed: from
Cards are widely accepted in city restaurants, hotels and malls, but cash rules in markets, small towns, taxis and rural areas. Carry small COP notes; ATMs are plentiful in cities. Use ones inside banks or malls.to The UK Foreign Office says credit and debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants, and that US dollars and euros can be exchanged at banks and authorised money exchanges — not on the street. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Colombia— Best time to visit changed: from
12,1,2,3,7,8to 12,1,2,7,8 (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Colombia— Best time to visit changed: from
December to March is the main dry season across most of the country; July and August bring a second drier window. Being equatorial, Colombia varies more by altitude than by season.to Canada's travel advice says Colombia's rainy seasons usually run from March to June and from September to November, and that the Atlantic and Caribbean hurricane season runs from early June to the end of November. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Colombia— Customs note changed: from
Exporting pre-Columbian artefacts, coca leaf products and wildlife is illegal and heavily penalized.to (removed or rewritten) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Colombia— Customs note changed: from
Personal duty-free allowance is generally up to USD 1,500 of goods in addition to personal effects.to (removed or rewritten) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Colombia— Tip changed: from
Do not hail taxis on the street at night. Use app-based services (Uber, DiDi, Cabify) or hotel-arranged cars. Keep phones out of sight on the street and be wary of overly friendly strangers offering food or drinks.to Do not hail taxis on the street. The UK Foreign Office reports express kidnappings, assaults and robberies in unlicensed taxis and advises using licensed telephone or internet-based taxi services, or booking through your hotel; at Bogotá's El Dorado airport only authorised taxis may pick up passengers. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Colombia— Tip changed: from
Bogotá sits at 2,640 m. Take it easy on arrival, hydrate, and go light on alcohol for the first day or two. Tap water is safe in Bogotá and Medellín; stick to bottled water on the coast and in rural areas.to Canada's travel advice says Bogotá lies about 2,600 m above sea level and that high-altitude illness is possible in parts of the country. Take it easy on arrival. The UK Foreign Office says tap water is safe to drink only in Bogotá; elsewhere drink bottled water and avoid ice. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Colombia— Tip changed: from
Carry your yellow fever certificate if you plan to visit Tayrona, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta or the Amazon — vaccination is checked for park entry and must be done at least 10 days before travel.to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Comoros— bestTimeToVisit changed: from
May to October is the cooler, drier season — the best window…; the November–April rains…to Rainy season December–April (Government of Canada); cyclones January–May (UK FCDO). (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Costa Rica— Tap water changed: from
safe to drinkto not for drinking (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Costa Rica— Payments changed: from
Cards are accepted almost everywhere tourists go, and US dollars are accepted nearly universally (change comes in colones, often at a poor rate). Keep some colones in cash for sodas (small local restaurants), rural areas, buses and tips.to Australia's Smartraveller says credit cards are widely accepted and most international hotels and tourist facilities take credit and debit cards, but advises carrying cash for rural areas. Canada's travel advice adds that US dollars are easier to exchange than Canadian dollars and that cash withdrawals need a 4-digit PIN. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Costa Rica— Best time to visit changed: from
December to April is the dry season ("verano") on the Pacific side — the most reliable weather for beaches and wildlife; the green season (May–November) is cheaper and lush, with mostly-sunny mornings and afternoon downpours.to Canada's travel advice says heavy rains, particularly from mid-May to the end of November, can cause severe flooding and landslides, and that the hurricane season runs from mid-May (Pacific) or early June (Caribbean) to the end of November. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Costa Rica— Customs notes changed: from
Duty-free allowance: 500 g of tobacco and 5 liters of alcoholic beverages per adult. | Strict biosecurity rules apply to fresh fruit, plants, seeds and animal products. Declare them or leave them at home. | The USD 29 air departure charge (USD 27 tax plus USD 2 baggage scanning) is included in the ticket by most airlines — if yours does not include it, pay it at the airport before check-in.to When leaving by air you may need to pay a departure tax of USD 29; the UK government says most airlines include it in the ticket price, and if you have to pay it you can use cash or card. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Costa Rica— Tip changed: from
Renting a car? Mandatory local liability insurance is added on top of quoted prices (budget for it), never leave anything in a parked car, and check whether your route needs 4x4 — some beach-town roads involve unbridged river crossings that rental contracts often exclude.to Renting a car? Never leave anything in a parked car — Australia's Smartraveller says criminals target stationary cars and rental vehicles for robberies — and check whether your route needs 4x4. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Costa Rica— Tip changed: from
Rip currents are the leading cause of tourist deaths in Costa Rica. Many popular beaches have no lifeguards. If caught, swim parallel to the shore until free of the current, then in.to The UK government says rip currents are very common on Costa Rica's beaches, there are often no lifeguards, and drownings are the second most common cause of accidental death. Get reliable local advice before swimming. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Costa Rica— Tip changed: from
Tap water is safe to drink in most of Costa Rica, including San José and the main tourist towns; in remote coastal or rural spots, ask locally or use bottled water.to Australia's Smartraveller advises drinking boiled or bottled water in Costa Rica. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— Emergency numbers changed: from
{"police": "111", "fire": "180", "ambulance": "185"}to {"police": "110, 111 or 170", "fire": "180", "ambulance": "185"} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— Languages changed: from
["French", "Baoulé", "Dioula"]to ["French"] (conseil-constitutionnel.ci )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— Payments changed: from
Cards are accepted at hotels, supermarkets and better restaurants in Abidjan, but cash and mobile money (Wave, Orange Money, MTN) dominate everywhere else. Carry CFA francs outside the big cities.to Canada's travel advice says credit cards are accepted at major hotels and some restaurants and shops, ATMs are available in Abidjan and most major cities, and you should carry cash outside major cities. Australia's Smartraveller adds that Abidjan's ATMs may not be reliable and ATMs are rare outside the city. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— Best time to visit changed: from
December to March is the driest stretch on the coast — good for Abidjan, Grand-Bassam and Assinie; May to July brings the heaviest rain in the south.to Canada's travel advice gives the rainy seasons as May to July and October to November on the southern coast, mid-March to mid-May and mid-July to mid-October in the centre, and July to November in the north. No official source names a best season; the months shown fall outside the coastal rains. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— Tip changed: from
Yellow fever certificates are checked systematically at Abidjan airport, before immigration. Keep the yellow card with your passport.to You must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Côte d'Ivoire, and Australia's Smartraveller says you may be asked to show it when you leave, including by some airlines. Keep it with your passport. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— Tip changed: from
Avoid the northern border zones with Mali and Burkina Faso, including the northern fringe of Comoé National Park — jihadist groups have carried out attacks there.to The UK, Canadian and Australian governments warn of a terrorist threat in the northern border areas with Mali and Burkina Faso, including Comoé National Park. Australia advises against all travel to the Folon, Bagoué, Poro, Bounkani and Tchologo regions and the north of Zanzan and Savanes. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— Tip changed: from
Mobile money is everywhere — Wave and Orange Money QR codes work for taxis, maquis restaurants and market stalls where cards never will.to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— Tip changed: from
Pre-enroll only through the official SNEDAI service — unofficial eVisa sites charge heavy mark-ups and cannot speed up the airport counter.to Apply for the e-visa only through the official service that Canada's travel advice links to, snedai.com. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— FAQ changed: from
Abidjan, the coast and the central regions are generally fine for travelers who take normal big-city precautions. The far north along the Mali and Burkina Faso borders carries a real terrorism risk and is best avoided. Check current advisories before overland travel.to Canada, the UK and Australia all warn of a terrorist threat throughout the country, highest in the northern regions bordering Mali and Burkina Faso, where Australia advises against all travel to the Folon, Bagoué, Poro, Bounkani and Tchologo regions and the north of Zanzan and Savanes. Check current advisories before travelling. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Croatia— tapWaterSafe changed: from
trueto false (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Croatia— payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "widely", "text": "Croatia adopted the euro in January 2023. Cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere; keep some cash for small konobas, markets and island kiosks."}to {"cardsAccepted": "limited", "text": "No official source we could read describes card acceptance in Croatia. Croatia's currency has been the euro since 2023, according to the European Central Bank."} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Croatia— bestTimeToVisit changed: from
May–June and September are ideal for the Adriatic coast …to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Croatia. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Croatia— customs.notes changed: from
Duty-free from outside the EU: 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of spirits, goods up to €300 (€430 arriving by air/sea).to Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal lists duty-free allowances of 1 litre of spirits (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine), 4 litres of still wine, 16 litres of beer and other goods worth up to €300 (€430 by air or sea). For tobacco, Croatia applies the lower limit of 40 cigarettes to travellers arriving by land or sea; the higher limit is 200 cigarettes. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Croatia— customs.notes changed: from
No limits on goods for personal use when arriving from another EU country.to Between EU countries, alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use and not for resale carry no further duty, but customs can check the quantities against guideline levels, according to Your Europe. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Croatia— customs.notes changed: from
Full border checks apply when crossing to and from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro. These are external Schengen borders.to deleted (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Croatia— tips changed: from
Croatia charges a small tourist tax per person per night (roughly €1–2 …)to deleted (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Croatia— tips changed: from
Book island car ferries and catamarans (Jadrolinija, Krilo) well in advance …to deleted (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 4, 2026Croatia— tips changed: from
… at land crossings from Bosnia, Serbia and Montenegro, which are external Schengen borders.to UK: allow extra time at the border (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)