Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 4, 2026Jordan— payments changed: from Cards are accepted in Amman hotels, malls and larger restaurants, but Petra-area shops, taxis and rural Jordan run on cash. Note that the dinar is a high-value currency (1 JOD is roughly 1.4 USD) — small notes are useful for tips and taxis. to The UK Foreign Office says most places accept card payments but cash machines are widely available only in Amman and other major towns. Canada's travel advice says larger stores and restaurants in Amman and tourist areas accept credit cards, ATMs are limited outside the larger cities and Queen Alia airport, and only US dollars and euros are easily converted into dinars. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Jordan— bestTimeToVisit changed: from Spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) offer mild weather ideal for Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea; summers are very hot and winters can be surprisingly cold, with occasional snow in Amman. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Jordan. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season usually runs from November to March, with a risk of flash floods in wadis and on roads, and that snowfall is infrequent but can close roads. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Jordan— customs.notes changed: from ["Duty-free allowance: 200 cigarettes and 1 liter of alcohol per adult.", "Drones require prior authorization and are routinely confiscated at the border without it.", "Narcotics offenses carry severe penalties."] to ["The UK Foreign Office says you must apply for approval to bring a drone into Jordan at least 10 working days before travel; without a permit the authorities hold the drone at the airport and you collect it when you leave.", "Canada's travel advice says penalties for illegal drugs are severe: even small amounts are a criminal offence, and you could be held for up to 2 weeks without charge."] (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Jordan— tips changed: from ~~… stay at least 3 nights: from JOD 70 it waives the JOD 40 visa fee and includes Petra (normally JOD 50 alone) …~~ to 70–80 JD; visa fee waived with a stay of at least two nights (3 days) per jordanpass.jo (jordanpass.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Jordan— tips changed: from ~~Enter Petra at opening time (6 am) …~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Jordan— tips changed: from ~~Do not drink tap water in Jordan … supply is intermittent~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Jordan— faq changed: from ~~Almost always, if you stay at least 3 nights … one-day Petra entry (JOD 50 bought separately) …~~ to Prices and minimum stay per jordanpass.jo (jordanpass.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Jordan— faq changed: from ~~… stay at least 3 nights and the visa fee is waived entirely.~~ to … stay at least two nights (3 days) (jordanpass.jo) (jordanpass.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kazakhstan— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~general: 112~~ to general: 112 · police: 102 · ambulance: 103 · fire: 101 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kazakhstan— Payments changed: from ~~Cards and Kaspi QR payments dominate in Almaty and Astana, but carry tenge for bazaars, intercity taxis and anywhere rural.~~ to Canada's travel advice says to carry cash when travelling to rural areas, as credit and debit cards may not be as widely accepted there as in major cities. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kazakhstan— Best time to visit changed: from ~~May–September is best for the steppe, the mountains around Almaty and the lakes; winters are severely cold, though good for skiing at Shymbulak.~~ to No official source we could read gives seasonal travel guidance for Kazakhstan. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kazakhstan— Currency changed: from ~~Kazakhstani tenge (₸)~~ to Kazakh tenge (₸) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kazakhstan— Customs note changed: from ~~Standard EAEU duty-free allowances apply for alcohol and tobacco. Confirm current limits before travel.~~ to (removed or rewritten) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kazakhstan— Customs note changed: from ~~Medicines containing controlled substances need a prescription and may have to be declared.~~ to (removed or rewritten) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kazakhstan— Tip changed: from ~~Hotels register your arrival with the migration service automatically — if you stay in a private apartment, make sure your host files the arrival notification within 3 working days.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says your hotel or the person hosting you must register your arrival with the Kazakh authorities within 3 working days. If you stay in a private apartment, make sure your host does it. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kazakhstan— Tip changed: from ~~Kazakhstan moved the whole country to a single UTC+5 time zone in 2024 — older timetables, maps and devices may still show two zones.~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kazakhstan— Tip changed: from ~~The climate is fiercely continental: winters routinely drop below −20°C and summers on the steppe top 35°C. Plan clothing and travel timing accordingly.~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kazakhstan— Tip changed: from ~~Yandex Go and inDrive are the standard way to get around cities; agree nothing with kerbside cabs — unofficial taxis are the main tourist complaint.~~ to The UK Foreign Office advises against flagging down taxis and recommends licensed, pre-ordered taxi services to avoid unlicensed cabs and overcharging. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kazakhstan— Tip changed: from ~~Russian is understood almost everywhere and Kazakh is the state language; English remains limited outside big-city hotels. A translation app goes a long way.~~ to Kazakh is the state language, and the Constitution says Russian is officially used alongside it in state bodies. A translation app goes a long way. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kazakhstan— FAQ changed: from You don't register yourself — your host does. Hotels notify the migration service automatically; private hosts must file an arrival notification within 3 working days of your arrival. Keep evidence of where you stayed in case officers ask on departure. to You don't register yourself. The UK Foreign Office says your hotel or the person hosting you must register your arrival with the Kazakh authorities within 3 working days. Keep evidence of where you stayed in case officers ask on departure. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kenya— payments.text changed: from Kenya is a mobile-money country: M-Pesa dominates daily payments everywhere, from market stalls to taxis. Cards work in Nairobi and Mombasa hotels, malls and lodges; carry some shilling cash for small purchases and rural areas, or set up M-Pesa with a local SIM. to The Government of Canada says credit cards are widely accepted in major cities and popular tourist destinations but not in remote locations, and that ATMs are widely available in cities. M-PESA mobile money is a common form of payment accepted across Kenya, including at national parks, which do not accept cash: they generally take credit cards, but at times only M-PESA works. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kenya— bestTimeToVisit.text changed: from July to October is the dry season and peak safari time — the Great Migration crosses the Maasai Mara roughly July to October. January to February is a second dry window, good for wildlife and the coast. to No official source gives a best season. The Government of Canada says Kenya's two rainy seasons usually run from October to November and from March to mid-June, varying from year to year, and that seasonal flooding, flash floods and mudslides can hamper overland travel. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kenya— customs.notes changed: from ~~Plastic carrier bags are banned in Kenya — bringing one into the country (even a duty-free or zip-lock bag in your luggage) is an offense with heavy fines. Pack with cloth or paper bags.~~ to The Government of Canada says the use, manufacture or importation of plastic bags, including garbage and shopping bags, is illegal in Kenya; offenders, including tourists, can face fines of up to USD 40,000, up to two years in prison, or both. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kenya— customs.notes changed: from ~~Duty-free allowance: 200 cigarettes and 1 liter of spirits per adult.~~ to The Kenya Revenue Authority's duty-free allowance: spirits (including liqueurs) or wine up to 1 liter, or wine up to 2 liters; perfume and toilet water up to half a liter, of which no more than a quarter may be perfume; and cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, tobacco and snuff up to 250 g in all. (kra.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kenya— tips changed: from ~~…the Maasai Mara is around 100–200 USD per adult per day in high season…~~ to According to the Government of Canada, national parks do not accept cash: they generally take credit cards, but at times, because of technical problems, only M-PESA mobile money works. Check whether park fees are included in your safari price. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kenya— faq changed: from ~~July to October, during the dry season, when the Great Migration is in the Maasai Mara…~~ to No official source gives a best safari season. The Government of Canada says Kenya's two rainy seasons usually run from October to November and from March to mid-June, varying from year to year, and that seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel. Budget for park fees, which are often charged on top of a safari price; parks do not accept cash. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kiribati— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~police 192 · fire 193 · ambulance 194~~ to police 192 · ambulance 994 · fire 193 (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kiribati— Payments changed: from Kiribati runs on cash. Card acceptance is close to non-existent outside one or two hotels on South Tarawa, ATMs are few and can be empty or offline, and there is no reliable way to draw money on the outer islands. Bring enough Australian dollars in cash for the whole trip, in small denominations. to The UK government says very few places in Kiribati accept credit cards, and that there are ATMs at Bank of Kiribati and ANZ branches in Betio, Bairiki and Bikenibeu on Tarawa. Canada's travel advice says the number of ATMs is limited. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kiribati— Best time to visit changed: from May to October is the drier, slightly less humid half of the year on Tarawa and the best window for bonefishing and diving. Kiribati sits on the equator outside the main cyclone belt, so heat and rainfall — not storms — decide the season. to Canada's travel advice says the rainy season in the South Pacific runs from November to April, when severe rainstorms can disrupt travel and essential services. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kiribati— Customs notes changed: from Kiribati is an atoll nation with strict quarantine rules: fresh food, seeds, plants and soil-covered equipment must be declared and may be refused entry. | Alcohol imports are limited and licensing is restricted on some islands. Check local rules before bringing bottles as gifts. | The Phoenix Islands Protected Area and several outer islands need permission from the relevant ministry before you may visit or land; arrange it well in advance through the Immigration Division or your tour operator. to The UK government says there is a strict quarantine regime for importing food, plant and animal (including fish) products. | Canada's travel advice says importing firearms, ammunition, explosives, counterfeit money and goods, knives and pornography is strictly prohibited. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kiribati— Tip changed: from Treat Kiribati as a cash-only country. Bring Australian dollars for the entire stay including the departure taxes and any boat charter. A card that fails on South Tarawa cannot be rescued, and there is no banking at all on most outer islands. to Bring enough cash for the whole stay. The UK government says very few places accept credit cards and that ATMs are found only at bank branches in Betio, Bairiki and Bikenibeu on Tarawa. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kiribati— Tip changed: from Medical facilities are very limited. Tungaru Central Hospital handles basic emergencies; anything beyond that requires evacuation to Fiji or Australia, which depends on flight availability. Carry a full personal medical kit and any prescription drugs you need, plus a copy of the prescription. to The UK government says medical facilities at the general hospital in Tarawa are modest and that any non-basic treatment usually means medical evacuation. Carry your own medicines with a copy of the prescription, and insurance that covers evacuation by air ambulance. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kiribati— Tip changed: from Tarawa is served by only a few international flights a week, mainly from Nadi and Brisbane via Nauru, and cancellations cascade. Leave two or three buffer days before any onward international connection, and never book a same-day connection out of Fiji. to International flights are few, so leave buffer days before any onward international connection. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kiribati— Tip changed: from Kiribati spans three time zones across 3,000 km — Tarawa and the Gilberts are UTC+12, the Phoenix Islands UTC+13 and the Line Islands, including Kiritimati, UTC+14, the earliest time zone on earth. Check which group your flight lands in before you calculate a connection. to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kiribati— Tip changed: from Do not drink tap or well water. Use bottled, boiled or treated water, including for brushing teeth. Equatorial sun on a treeless atoll is fierce even on cloudy days, so plan for shade, high-factor sunscreen and far more water than you think you need. to Equatorial sun on an atoll is fierce even on cloudy days, so plan for shade, high-factor sunscreen and plenty of drinking water. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kiribati— FAQ changed: from Your entry permission covers the country, but travel to the outer islands is limited by transport rather than paperwork, and the Phoenix Islands Protected Area needs a permit from the responsible ministry. Kiritimati (Christmas Island) in the Line Islands has its own international flights and its own time zone. Plan it as a separate leg from Tarawa, not a day trip. to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kiribati— FAQ changed: from Barely. A couple of hotels on South Tarawa take cards, ATMs are scarce and unreliable, and the outer islands have no banking. Kiribati uses the Australian dollar, so bring cash in AUD and budget for the whole trip in advance. to Barely. The UK government says very few places accept credit cards, and ATMs are found at Bank of Kiribati and ANZ branches in Betio, Bairiki and Bikenibeu on Tarawa. Kiribati uses the Australian dollar, so bring cash in AUD and budget for the whole trip in advance. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kosovo— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~{"general": "112", "police": "192"}~~ to {"general": "112", "police": "192", "fire": "193", "ambulance": "194"} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kosovo— Payments changed: from Kosovo uses the euro even though it is not in the eurozone. Cards work in Pristina and Prizren hotels, supermarkets and bigger restaurants, but much of daily life runs on cash. Carry euros in small denominations, especially outside the cities. to Canada's travel advice says Kosovo's economy is largely cash-based, with credit cards accepted in some larger establishments and cash machines in urban centres. Australia's Smartraveller adds that road tolls and fines must be paid in cash. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kosovo— Best time to visit changed: from ~~May–September is warm and lively, ideal for Pristina’s café scene, Prizren’s old town and hiking in the Rugova and Sharr mountains; winters are cold but bring cheap skiing at Brezovica.~~ to No official source we checked gives seasonal guidance for Kosovo; the months shown are not an official recommendation. Canada's travel advice says forest fires are common between June and September, and heavy rains in spring and summer can cause flooding and landslides. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kosovo— Customs notes changed: from Standard duty-free allowances apply for tobacco and alcohol — roughly 200 cigarettes and 1 liter of spirits per adult; confirm current limits with Kosovo Customs. | Vehicles need valid insurance recognized in Kosovo. Many European Green Cards exclude Kosovo, and border insurance must then be bought on arrival. to Kosovo Customs allows each traveller aged 17 or over to bring in duty-free 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 50 g of tobacco), 1 litre of spirits over 22% (or 1 litre of weaker spirits or sparkling wine) and 2 litres of still wine. | The UK government says European Green Card vehicle insurance is not valid in Kosovo: buy local third-party insurance at the border or in the nearest town, and carry enough euros in cash to pay for it. (dogana.rks-gov.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kosovo— Tip changed: from Serbia treats direct arrival into Kosovo as an illegal entry into its territory: if you plan to continue from Kosovo into Serbia, enter Serbia first (or route via a third country) — travelers with only a Kosovo entry stamp are routinely refused at Serbian crossings. to The UK government says you cannot travel from Kosovo to Serbia without a Serbian entry stamp and are likely to be refused entry without one; Serbia does not treat its crossing points with Kosovo as international border crossings. If you plan to continue to Serbia, enter Serbia first or route through a third country. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kosovo— Tip changed: from ~~The Serb-majority northern municipalities around Mitrovica see periodic unrest. Check current advice before visiting the north and stay away from demonstrations and roadblocks.~~ to Canada advises against non-essential travel to northern Kosovo, and the UK government warns that protests in Zvečan, Zubin Potok, Leposavić and north Mitrovica have at times turned violent. Check current advice before visiting the north and avoid demonstrations. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kosovo— Tip changed: from ~~Driving in? Check whether your Green Card insurance actually covers Kosovo. Many policies exclude it, and you must then buy local border insurance on arrival; keep the receipt for checkpoints.~~ to Driving in? The UK government says European Green Card insurance is not valid in Kosovo, so buy local third-party insurance at the border or in the nearest town and carry euros in cash to pay for it. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kosovo— Tip changed: from ~~Kosovo runs on euro cash outside the big cities. Keep small notes handy for taxis, bakeries and mountain guesthouses, and expect some places to struggle to change €50 notes.~~ to Canada's travel advice says Kosovo's economy is largely cash-based and cards are accepted only in some larger establishments, and Australia's Smartraveller says road tolls and fines must be paid in cash. Keep euros on you. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kosovo— FAQ changed: from Crossings operate, but direction matters: Serbia does not recognize Kosovo’s international border points, so if you entered Kosovo directly (by air or from Albania, North Macedonia or Montenegro), Serbia may refuse you entry as having entered Serbia illegally. Visit Serbia first, or route through a third country. to Crossings operate, but direction matters. The UK government says Serbia does not consider its crossing points with Kosovo to be official international border crossings: you can travel from Serbia to Kosovo and back, but not from Kosovo into Serbia without a Serbian entry stamp. If you entered Kosovo directly, route through a third country. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kosovo— FAQ changed: from The euro is Kosovo’s official currency, even though Kosovo is not an EU or eurozone member. Cards are fine in city hotels and supermarkets, but carry euro cash in small denominations for everything else; in a few Serb-majority areas the Serbian dinar also circulates unofficially. to The euro. Canada's travel advice says Kosovo's economy is largely cash-based, with credit cards accepted in some larger establishments and cash machines in urban centres, so carry euro cash. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kosovo— FAQ changed: from No — Kosovo is outside the EU and Schengen, so days spent there do not count against your Schengen 90/180-day allowance. That makes Kosovo (like its Balkan neighbors) a popular stop for travelers resetting their Schengen clock. to No — Kosovo is outside the EU and the Schengen Area, so days spent there do not count against your Schengen 90/180-day allowance. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kuwait— tapWaterSafe changed: from ~~true~~ to false (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kuwait— payments.text changed: from ~~Cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere in Kuwait City, from malls to taxis. Cash is rarely needed beyond small souq purchases and tips.~~ to Canada's travel advice says credit cards and US dollars are widely accepted and ATMs are available nationwide, but that taxi drivers usually accept payment only in cash. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kuwait— bestTimeToVisit.text changed: from ~~November to March brings mild, pleasant weather for the Corniche, souqs and desert trips; summer is among the hottest on Earth, regularly exceeding 45°C.~~ to Canada's travel advice says Kuwait faces extreme heat, especially from June to August, with temperatures well above 40°C and high humidity; sand and dust storms may occur between May and August, and the rainy season, with occasional heavy rain and flooding, runs from November to April. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kuwait— customs.notes changed: from ~~Alcohol may not be brought into Kuwait in any quantity, including duty-free purchases made en route. The country is completely dry.~~ to The UK government's travel advice says it is illegal to import narcotics, alcohol, gambling machines, pork and pork products, or pornographic material into Kuwait; Canada's travel advice says alcohol cannot be legally purchased or imported, and that possessing or consuming it is illegal. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kuwait— customs.notes changed: from ~~Narcotics, pork products and pornographic material are prohibited; medications containing controlled substances need a prescription.~~ to The UK government's travel advice says all visitors must obtain permission from the Kuwaiti authorities before arrival to carry certain prescription drugs, including many commonly prescribed medications. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kuwait— tips changed: from ~~Kuwait is a fully dry country — alcohol is illegal to import, buy or consume anywhere, with penalties including fines, imprisonment and deportation.~~ to The UK government's travel advice says alcohol is illegal in Kuwait: buying, selling or carrying it, as well as public intoxication, can lead to fines, imprisonment and deportation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kuwait— tips changed: from ~~Travelers whose passports show Israeli stamps or visas are routinely refused entry to Kuwait — travel on a clean passport if you have previously visited Israel.~~ to The UK government's travel advice says that if your passport contains an Israeli stamp, you may be refused a visa or entry to Kuwait; Canada's travel advice reports Canadians being denied entry because of Israeli visas or stamps, or Egyptian or Jordanian border stamps from crossings with Israel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kuwait— tips changed: from ~~From June to September temperatures regularly exceed 45°C. Plan outdoor activities for early morning or after dark and stay hydrated.~~ to Canada's travel advice says Kuwait faces extreme heat, especially from June to August, with temperatures well above 40°C and high humidity, and that the symptoms of dehydration and heatstroke, which can both be fatal, are worth knowing. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kuwait— tips changed: from ~~During Ramadan, eating, drinking or smoking in public during daylight hours is an offense for everyone, including visitors — hotels serve food discreetly.~~ to The UK government's travel advice says that during Ramadan you should not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime, including in your car, and that hotels and restaurants serving food in fasting hours may screen you from Muslim guests. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kuwait— tips changed: from ~~Apply for the eVisa only through the Kuwait Ministry of Interior's official portal — third-party websites charge large markups for the same visa.~~ to Apply for the eVisa only through the Kuwait Ministry of Interior's official Kuwait Visa platform (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw). (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kuwait— faq changed: from Eligible nationalities pay KWD 3 at Kuwait International Airport for a tourist visa on arrival, typically allowing a stay of up to three months. Applying online in advance through the official eVisa portal is faster and avoids lines at the visa counter. to Eligible nationalities pay KWD 3 at Kuwait International Airport for a tourist visa on arrival, typically allowing a stay of up to three months. Canada's travel advice recommends applying for the eVisa before arrival to avoid delays or complications on entry. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kuwait— faq changed: from The tourist eVisa costs KWD 3 (roughly USD 10). Apply only through the Ministry of Interior's official portal and confirm the exact fee during the application — third-party sites add heavy service charges. to The tourist eVisa costs KWD 3 (roughly USD 10). Apply only through the Ministry of Interior's official portal and confirm the exact fee during the application. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kuwait— faq changed: from No. Kuwait does not admit Israeli passport holders, and travelers of any nationality whose passports show Israeli stamps or visas are routinely refused entry. Use a clean passport if you have previously visited Israel. to No. Kuwait does not admit Israeli passport holders. The UK government's travel advice says travellers whose passports contain an Israeli stamp may be refused a visa or entry, and Canada's travel advice reports Canadians being denied entry because of Israeli visas or stamps, or Egyptian or Jordanian border stamps from crossings with Israel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kuwait— faq changed: from ~~No. Kuwait is completely dry — alcohol cannot legally be imported, sold or consumed anywhere in the country, including hotels, and penalties for violations are severe.~~ to No. Canada's travel advice says possession and consumption of alcohol are illegal in Kuwait and that alcohol cannot be legally purchased or imported; penalties include heavy fines, imprisonment or deportation. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kyrgyzstan— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~general 112~~ to general 112, police 102, ambulance 103, fire 101 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kyrgyzstan— Card acceptance / cash importance changed: from ~~widely-in-cities/high~~ to limited/high (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kyrgyzstan— Best time to visit changed: from ~~[6, 7, 8, 9]~~ to [6, 7, 8, 9] (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kyrgyzstan— Customs note changed: from ~~Standard EAEU duty-free allowances apply for alcohol and tobacco. Confirm current limits before travel.~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Laos— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~police: 191 · ambulance: 195 · fire: 190~~ to police: 1191 · ambulance: 1195 · fire: 1190 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Laos— Customs note changed: from ~~Drug offenses carry severe penalties in Laos, including the death penalty for trafficking.~~ to The UK FCDO says Laos has zero tolerance for drug offences, including cannabis: possessing even very small quantities carries severe penalties, and drug trafficking can carry the death penalty. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Laos— Customs note changed: from ~~Antiques and Buddha images require an export permit. Buy religious artefacts only from licensed dealers.~~ to The UK FCDO says e-cigarettes (vapes), heated tobacco and shisha are illegal in Laos: importing, possessing, using, buying or selling them can bring a fine or prison. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Laos— Tip changed: from ~~Bring crisp US dollar notes. They are accepted for many tourist services and are a useful backup where ATMs are unreliable.~~ to Canada's travel advice says US dollars and Thai baht are commonly accepted in Laos, and that the kip is not easily obtained or exchanged outside the country. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Laos— Tip changed: from ~~Unexploded ordnance from the 1960s-70s still contaminates parts of eastern and southern Laos. Stay on marked paths and roads in rural areas and never touch metal objects found on the ground.~~ to The UK FCDO says landmines and other unexploded weapons are a hazard throughout Laos and kill people each year; Canada names the Plain of Jars, Xiengkhouang province and the Lao-Vietnam border areas in particular. Keep to main routes in rural areas and do not pick up metal objects. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Laos— Tip changed: from ~~The kip has depreciated sharply in recent years, so prices for tours and hotels are often quoted in US dollars or Thai baht. Carry a mix and check which currency a quote is in.~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Laos— Tip changed: from ~~Cover shoulders and knees at temples, remove shoes before entering, and be discreet during the dawn alms round in Luang Prabang. Keep your distance and never disrupt the monks.~~ to The UK FCDO says both men and women should cover their shoulders and knees when visiting temples and religious sites, and that walking around in public in swimwear is not culturally appropriate. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Latvia— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~General: 112~~ to General: 112; Police: 110; Ambulance: 113 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Latvia— Payments changed: from ~~Cards and contactless accepted almost everywhere, including Riga’s Central Market~~ to No official description of card acceptance (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Latvia— 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 Tobacco: 40 cigarettes for land and sea travellers, 200 by air (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lebanon— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~general 112~~ to police 112, ambulance 140, fire 175 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lebanon— Languages changed: from ~~Arabic, French~~ to Arabic (cia.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lebanon— Customs notes changed: from ~~Drones may not be brought in without prior authorization and are frequently confiscated at the airport.~~ to (removed) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lebanon— Customs notes changed: from ~~Any item purchased in Israel or bearing Hebrew labeling can lead to questioning and refused entry.~~ to Canada's travel advice says travel to or from Israel is illegal in Lebanon, and that you may be refused entry if your passport bears an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian stamp from a crossing that borders Israel. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lebanon— Tip changed: from ~~State electricity runs only a few hours a day — hotels, restaurants and shops rely on private generators, so brief outages during switchover are normal.~~ to (removed) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lesotho— emergency changed: from ~~{"police": "123", "ambulance": "121", "fire": "122"}~~ to {"general": "112"} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lesotho— tapWaterSafe changed: from ~~not safe~~ to not stated (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lesotho— payments changed: from Cards are accepted at hotels, lodges and larger shops in Maseru, but most of the country runs on cash. South African rand are accepted everywhere at 1:1 alongside the loti. Carry small notes for rural areas. to The UK Foreign Office says the loti is pegged one-to-one to the South African rand and both are accepted throughout Lesotho, and that UK cards are widely accepted, but to take enough cash outside Maseru. Canada's travel advice says major credit cards are accepted only at major tourist establishments and banks. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lesotho— bestTimeToVisit changed: from March to May and September to November bring mild, clear weather for hiking and pony trekking. Summer (December–February) is green but stormy; June to August is cold with snow on the high passes, and skiing at Afriski. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Lesotho. Canada's travel advice says to expect extreme cold and heavy snowfall in the mountains from June to August, which can close roads and passes, and violent thunderstorms from November to February. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lesotho— customs.notes changed: from ~~["Lesotho is in the Southern African Customs Union — goods bought in South Africa generally cross without duty, but commercial quantities must be declared."]~~ to ["The UK Foreign Office says there are strict rules on goods you can take into or out of Lesotho, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty."] (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lesotho— tips changed: from ~~The entire country lies above 1,400 m — the highest lowest point of any nation …~~ to Canada mountain-weather advice (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lesotho— tips changed: from ~~… many South African rental contracts exclude it …~~ to 4WD required for Sani Pass (Canada) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lesotho— tips changed: from ~~… maloti cannot be spent back in South Africa …~~ to Loti pegged 1:1, both accepted (FCDO) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lesotho— tips changed: from ~~Most land border posts with South Africa close in the evening … Maseru Bridge is the main 24-hour crossing~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lesotho— faq changed: from ~~Yes — day trips via Sani Pass, Maseru Bridge or the smaller posts are common …~~ to Road crossing; Sani Pass needs 4WD (Canada) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Liberia— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~general: 911~~ to police: 911 (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Liberia— Payments changed: from ~~The US dollar circulates alongside the Liberian dollar and is accepted everywhere. Bring US dollars in cash. Cards work only at a handful of Monrovia hotels, and ATMs dispensing US dollars are scarce.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says Liberia remains a predominantly cash-based society and that credit and debit cards are not generally accepted, except at a few major hotels and some larger supermarkets. A few ATMs in Monrovia accept Visa cards, but they often run out of money; it advises bringing enough US dollars to cover all expenses. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Liberia— Best time to visit changed: from ~~11,12,1,2,3,4~~ to 12,1,2,3,4 (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Liberia— Best time to visit changed: from ~~November to April is the dry season and the practical window for travel — Monrovia is one of the world's wettest capitals, and the May–October rains flood roads across the country.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from May to November, when heavy rain can cause flash flooding and make roads impassable, and that the dry season from December to March brings the harmattan, a dusty wind that can severely limit visibility. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Liberia— Tip changed: from ~~Bring clean, recent US dollar notes. They are legal tender alongside the Liberian dollar and by far the most practical way to pay; torn or pre-2009 bills are often refused.~~ to Bring US dollars in cash. The UK Foreign Office advises bringing enough to cover all expenses: Liberia is predominantly cash-based, cards are not generally accepted, and banks can run short of both US and Liberian dollars. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Liberia— Tip changed: from ~~From May to October Liberia gets some of the heaviest rainfall on earth — up-country roads become impassable and flights are disrupted, so plan travel for the November–April dry season.~~ to Canada and the UK both say the rainy season runs from May to November, when many roads become impassable — plan up-country travel for the dry months. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Liberia— Tip changed: from ~~Liberia uses US-style 120 V sockets (types A and B) — unusual for Africa — and mains power is unreliable, so pack a power bank and check chargers for dual voltage.~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Liberia— FAQ changed: from US dollars in cash. The US dollar is used alongside the Liberian dollar for everyday payments, cards are accepted almost nowhere, and ATMs are unreliable. Bring enough clean, recent US notes for your whole stay. to US dollars in cash. The UK Foreign Office says Liberia remains predominantly cash-based, cards are not generally accepted except at a few major hotels and some larger supermarkets, and ATMs often run out of money; it advises bringing enough US dollars to cover all expenses. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Libya— emergency changed: from ~~{"police": "1515", "ambulance": "193"}~~ to {"general": "1415"} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)