Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (VC) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (WS) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SM) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (ST) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SA) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SN) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (RS) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SC) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SL) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SG) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SK) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SI) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SB) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SO) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (ZA) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (KR) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SS) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (ES) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (LK) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SD) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SR) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SE) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (CH) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (SY) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (TW) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (TJ) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (TZ) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (TH) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (TL) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (TG) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (TO) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (TT) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (TN) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (TR) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (TM) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (TV) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (UG) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (UA) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (UY) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (UZ) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (VU) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (VA) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (VE) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (VN) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (ZM) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Yemen— Visa policy (ZW) changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-required (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Malawi— e-Visa — Single Entry processing time changed: from ~~3 business-days~~ to 5 calendar-days (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 11, 2026Malawi— e-Visa — Multiple Entry, 6 months processing time changed: from ~~3 business-days~~ to 5 calendar-days (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— European visa-free rows: quote and note changed: from ~~Travellers may make use of this visa-free regime an unlimited number of times until December 31, 2026 inclusive. The total duration of visa-free stays must not exceed 90 days within a calendar year.~~ to Citizens of 38 European states are eligible to enter Belarus without a visa via all international road and rail border crossing points on the State Border of the Republic of Belarus. Travellers may use any valid travel document and may remain in Belarus for up to 30 days from the date of entry. For citizens of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia (including holders of Latvia’s non-citizen status), the permitted stay is extended to 90 days from the date of entry. (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— 8 rows: registration note dropped changed: from ~~When staying in Belarus for more than 10 working days, foreign citizens need to register ... (quote)~~ to (no note) (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— summary rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Belarus waives visas for citizens of 38 European countries — the whole EU, the UK, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland among them — for stays of up to 30 days (90 for Poland, Lithuania and Latvia) at any international road or rail crossing, under a regime that runs until December 31, 2026; Citizens of the countries on the foreign ministry's general visa-free list enter visa-free, and a separate 30-day waiver covers 76 nationalities arriving and leaving through Minsk and five regional airports. The foreign ministry says ordinary-passport holders of 68 countries, including the US, can get a single-entry e-visa for up to 30 days online; others need a visa from a Belarusian embassy. to Belarus's Foreign Ministry says citizens of 38 European states may enter without a visa through all international road and rail border crossings and stay up to 30 days from the date of entry (90 days for citizens of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia), until December 31, 2026 inclusive, with visa-free stays totalling no more than 90 days in a calendar year. Under a separate regime, citizens of 76 countries can enter for up to 30 days and leave only through Minsk National Airport and the airports of Brest, Gomel, Grodno, Mogilev and Vitebsk. Holders of ordinary passports of 68 countries, including the USA, Canada, the EU countries and the United Kingdom, can enter on a single-entry e-visa issued for up to 30 days, and visa applications are also processed at Belarusian diplomatic representations and consular establishments. (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— faq.need-visa rewritten to its official sentences changed: from It depends on your passport. Citizens of 38 European countries — the whole EU, the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and the European microstates — enter visa-free for up to 30 days (90 for Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, and no more than 90 days in a calendar year) at any international road or rail crossing until December 31, 2026, and citizens of the countries on the foreign ministry's general visa-free list are visa-free too. 76 nationalities (Canada, Japan, Australia and more) get 30 days visa-free only when flying in and out through Minsk National Airport or five regional airports. The foreign ministry says ordinary-passport holders of 68 countries, including the US, can apply online for a single-entry e-visa of up to 30 days. Others need a visa from a Belarusian embassy. to It depends on your passport. Belarus's Foreign Ministry says citizens of 38 European states may enter without a visa through all international road and rail crossings and stay up to 30 days (90 days for Poland, Lithuania and Latvia) until December 31, 2026, with no more than 90 days of visa-free stays in a calendar year. Citizens of 76 countries, among them Canada, Japan and Australia, may enter for up to 30 days and leave only through Minsk National Airport and five regional airports. Holders of ordinary passports of 68 countries, including the USA, can enter on a single-entry e-visa issued for up to 30 days, applied for on the E-Pasluga website. Visa applications are also processed at Belarusian diplomatic representations and consular establishments. (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— faq.eu-visa-free rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Yes. The foreign ministry says citizens of 38 European states may enter visa-free through all international road and rail crossings for up to 30 days (90 for Poland, Lithuania and Latvia) until December 31, 2026, with no more than 90 days of visa-free stay in a calendar year. to Belarus's Foreign Ministry says citizens of 38 European states may enter without a visa through all international road and rail border crossings and stay up to 30 days from the date of entry (90 days for Poland, Lithuania and Latvia), until December 31, 2026 inclusive, with visa-free stays totalling no more than 90 days in a calendar year. (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— faq.via-russia rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Only with a visa. The UK Foreign Office says that if you travel directly from or to Russia the visa-free arrangements do not apply and you must have a visa, and that since 11 January 2025 foreign citizens with a Belarusian or Russian visa may enter, leave, stay in or transit either country at certain international border crossings. to Only with a visa. The UK government says that if you travel directly from or to Russia the visa-free arrangement does not apply and you must have a visa, and that since 11 January 2025 foreign citizens with a Belarusian or Russian visa may enter, leave, stay in or transit through either country during the visa's validity, at certain international border crossing points. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— faq.cards-work rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Often not. The UK Foreign Office says almost no major banks in Belarus accept foreign cards, those that do may charge a higher commission, and UK banks may block cards used in Belarus because of sanctions. It suggests taking US dollars or euros. to Often not. The UK government says almost no major banks in Belarus accept foreign cards, that those that do may charge a higher commission, and that because of sanctions your UK bank may block your card if you use it in Belarus. It suggests considering taking cash in US dollars or euros. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— faq.insurance-required rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Yes. When crossing the border, foreign visitors must have a medical insurance document from a Belarusian or foreign insurer, except categories not obliged to hold one. Under the airport visa-free regime the policy must give at least EUR 10,000 of cover for the whole stay. to Yes. Belarus's Foreign Ministry says that when crossing the border foreigners must have a medical insurance document issued by a Belarusian or foreign insurance company, except categories of persons not obliged to possess one. For the airport visa-free regime it requires a medical insurance policy with coverage of at least 10 000 euros, valid in Belarus for the whole stay. (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— faq.safe-to-visit rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Belarus and Canada says to avoid all travel. The FCDO cites a significant risk of arrest for anyone who has engaged in activity now considered illegal there, and a low risk that the war in Ukraine spreads to Belarus. to The UK government advises against all travel to Belarus and Canada says to avoid all travel. The UK says you face a significant risk of arrest if you have at any time engaged in any activity now considered illegal by the Belarusian regime, and that there is a low risk that direct conflict linked to the war in Ukraine may spread to Belarus. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— tips.travel-advisories rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Belarus, and Canada says to avoid all travel. The FCDO says you face a significant risk of arrest if you have ever engaged in activity now considered illegal by the Belarusian authorities. to The UK government advises against all travel to Belarus, and Canada says to avoid all travel. The UK says you face a significant risk of arrest if you have at any time engaged in any activity now considered illegal by the Belarusian regime. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— tips.land-border-reality rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office says the land border with Ukraine is closed to British nationals and other land borders have restrictions, and that if you travel directly from or to Russia the visa-free arrangements do not apply and you must have a visa. to The UK government says the land border with Ukraine is closed to British nationals and other land borders have restrictions, and that if you travel directly from or to Russia the visa-free arrangement does not apply and you must have a visa. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— tips.bring-cash rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office says almost no major banks in Belarus accept foreign cards and suggests taking cash in US dollars or euros. It says to use government-licensed currency exchanges and have your passport with you: if you exchange money elsewhere, you could be fined or arrested. to The UK government says almost no major banks in Belarus accept foreign cards and suggests considering taking cash in US dollars or euros. It says to use government-licensed currency exchanges and have your passport with you: if you exchange money elsewhere, you could be fined or arrested and the currency confiscated. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— tips.registration-10-days rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office says accommodation providers must register foreign guests staying more than 10 days, that your hotel will normally arrange it, and that if you stay with someone you should check that they do. Belarus's State Border Committee says breaking the registration rules can bring a warning, a fine of 50 base values or deportation. to The UK government says accommodation providers must register any foreign guests staying for more than 10 days, that your hotel will normally arrange it, and that if you stay with someone you should check that they do. Belarus's State Border Committee says violating the registration procedure can bring a warning, a fine of 50 base values or deportation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— tips.photography rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says photographing military installations, public buildings and monuments may result in a penalty; seek permission from local authorities first.~~ to Canada's travel advice says photography of military installations, public buildings and monuments may result in a penalty, and to seek permission from local authorities before taking photographs. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— entryRequirements.passportValidity rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for more than 90 days beyond your planned departure from Belarus; entry can be refused if it is not.~~ to Belarus's State Border Committee says a foreigner may be refused entry if the validity of their travel document does not exceed ninety days before their anticipated departure from Belarus. The UK government tells British nationals their passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date they arrive. (gpk.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— entryRequirements.travelInsurance rewritten to its official sentences changed: from When crossing the border, foreign visitors must have a medical insurance document from a Belarusian or foreign insurer, except categories not obliged to hold one. Under the airport visa-free regime the policy must give at least EUR 10,000 of cover, valid in Belarus for the whole stay. to Belarus's Foreign Ministry says that when crossing the border foreigners must have a medical insurance document issued by a Belarusian or foreign insurance company, except categories of persons not obliged to possess one. For the airport visa-free regime it requires a medical insurance policy with coverage of at least 10 000 euros, valid in Belarus for the whole duration of the stay. (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— entryRequirements.onwardTicket rewritten to its official sentences changed: from No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement in itself. The foreign ministry lists travel tickets to your country of citizenship or residence or to a third country among the documents that can prove you have the funds needed for the stay. to No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement in itself. Belarus's Foreign Ministry lists vehicle or travel tickets to the state of citizenship, permanent residence or a third country among the ways to show the funds needed for the stay. (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Everyone entering must be able to show funds of at least 2 Belarusian base values for each day of a stay shorter than a month, or 50 base values for each month of a longer stay, counted at the rate on the day of entry. Cash in Belarusian rubles or convertible foreign currency, a document giving access to funds, prepaid accommodation and meals, a sponsor's letter of guarantee, or tickets home or onward all count. to Belarus's Foreign Ministry says foreigners must have funds equivalent to at least 50 base values, set on the day of entry, for each month of stay, or at least 2 base values for each day of a stay shorter than a month. It lists Belarusian rubles or foreign currency convertible by the National Bank, a document confirming prepaid accommodation and meals, a letter of guarantee covering the stay and departure, and vehicle or travel tickets to the state of citizenship, permanent residence or a third country. (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Cash over USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) must be declared in writing when entering or leaving — Belarus applies Eurasian Economic Union customs rules.~~ to Belarus's State Customs Committee says that, under the Customs Code of the Eurasian Economic Union, cash and/or traveller's cheques must be declared in writing when their total, brought in or taken out at one time, exceeds the equivalent of USD 10,000, as must monetary instruments other than traveller's cheques. (customs.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— countryFacts.payments rewritten to its official sentences changed: from 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. to The UK government says almost no major banks in Belarus accept foreign cards, that many ATMs limit cash withdrawals, particularly for foreign cards, and that UK banks may block cards used in Belarus because of sanctions; it suggests considering taking US dollars or euros and using government-licensed currency exchanges. Canada's travel advice says you must pay for goods and services in Belarusian rubles. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— countryFacts.safety rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Belarus. It says anyone who has engaged in political activity related to Belarus, including donating to organisations now considered illegal, faces a significant risk of arrest, questioning or detention, and that laws can be applied retroactively. to The UK government advises against all travel to Belarus. It says you face a significant risk of arrest, questioning or detention if you have engaged in any political activity related to Belarus, including having donated to organisations or supported activity now considered illegal by the Belarusian regime, and that laws can be applied retroactively. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Belarus. The CIA World Factbook describes cold winters and cool, moist summers.~~ to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Belarus. (cia.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— countryFacts.driving rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Belarus is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. to The UN treaty records list Belarus as a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (signed 8 November 1968, ratified 18 June 1974). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— countryFacts.driving.idp rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Belarus is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to The UN treaty records list Belarus as a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (signed 8 November 1968, ratified 18 June 1974). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— visaTypes.embassy-c.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The foreign ministry says the consular fee is set by the Tax Code and that special rates for some categories of foreigners are set by the President. Its consular fee page sets EUR 60 for processing a visa application, for all types of visa with any number of entries (EUR 35 for citizens of the EU states covered by the visa facilitation agreement). to Belarus's Foreign Ministry says the consular fee is set by the Tax Code and that special rates for some categories of foreigners are established by the President. Its consular fee page sets 60 Euro for processing a visa application, for all types of visa with any number of entries (35 Euro at diplomatic representations and consular establishments for citizens of the EU states covered by the visa facilitation agreement), and exempts foreigners up to 14 years old. (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— visaTypes.embassy-d.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The Foreign Ministry's consular fee page sets EUR 60 for processing a visa application, for all types of visa with any number of entries (EUR 35 for citizens of the EU states covered by the visa facilitation agreement). to Belarus's Foreign Ministry's consular fee page sets 60 Euro for processing a visa application, for all types of visa with any number of entries (35 Euro at diplomatic representations and consular establishments for citizens of the EU states covered by the visa facilitation agreement). (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— visaTypes.evisa.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from EUR 60 consular fee for most nationalities; EUR 35 for citizens of the EU member states on the list; free for citizens of Japan and for children (under 12 from those EU states, under 14 otherwise). An EUR 6 service fee is charged to every applicant on top. to 60 euros for citizens of most states; 35 euros for citizens of the listed EU member states; free for citizens of Japan, for children of those EU states under twelve and for children of other states under fourteen. A 6-euro internet-acquiring and service fee is charged to each applicant. (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— faq.insurance-required rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Yes. Belarus's Foreign Ministry says that when crossing the border foreigners must have a medical insurance document issued by a Belarusian or foreign insurance company, except categories of persons not obliged to possess one. For the airport visa-free regime it requires a medical insurance policy with coverage of at least 10 000 euros, valid in Belarus for the whole stay. to Yes. Belarus's Foreign Ministry says that when crossing the border foreigners must have a medical insurance document issued by a Belarusian or foreign insurance company, except categories of persons not obliged to possess one. For the airport visa-free regime it requires a medical insurance policy with coverage of at least 10,000 euros, valid in Belarus for the whole stay. (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belarus— entryRequirements.travelInsurance rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Belarus's Foreign Ministry says that when crossing the border foreigners must have a medical insurance document issued by a Belarusian or foreign insurance company, except categories of persons not obliged to possess one. For the airport visa-free regime it requires a medical insurance policy with coverage of at least 10 000 euros, valid in Belarus for the whole duration of the stay. to Belarus's Foreign Ministry says that when crossing the border foreigners must have a medical insurance document issued by a Belarusian or foreign insurance company, except categories of persons not obliged to possess one. For the airport visa-free regime it requires a medical insurance policy with coverage of at least 10,000 euros, valid in Belarus for the whole duration of the stay. (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— summary rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Everyone except citizens of India needs a Bhutan visa, applied for online (US$40) directly, or by a tour operator on the traveller's behalf (Bangladeshi and Maldivian citizens can also get theirs on arrival), and visitors pay the Sustainable Development Fee — US$200 per person per night, discounted to US$100 for US-dollar-paying tourists until 31 August 2027. Indian nationals instead obtain an entry permit and pay a lower daily fee. to Bhutan's Department of Immigration says nationals of all countries other than India must obtain a visa before entry, applied for at immi.gov.bt or through Bhutanese tourism service providers; nationals of Bangladesh and the Maldives are eligible for a visa on arrival, and Indian nationals for an entry permit on arrival. The visa fee is US$40 per person. Visitors other than those from India pay a Sustainable Development Fee of USD 200 per person per night, with a 50% discount to USD 100 for US-dollar-paying tourists valid until 31 August 2027; for guests from India it is 1,200 Indian rupees per person per night. (immi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— faq.need-visa rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Yes, unless you hold an Indian passport (Indian nationals need an entry permit instead). Bangladeshi and Maldivian citizens can get the visa on arrival, though the Department of Tourism recommends arranging it beforehand. Everyone else applies online at immi.gov.bt — directly or through a tour operator — paying a US$40 visa fee plus the Sustainable Development Fee, before travel. Bhutan's Department of Immigration says foreigners can stay as tourists for a maximum of 90 days. to Yes, unless you are a national of India: Bhutan's Department of Immigration says Indian nationals need a permit, holding an Indian passport or Indian voter ID card. Nationals of Bangladesh and the Maldives are eligible for a visa on arrival, though the Department of Tourism recommends arranging it beforehand. Others obtain a visa before entry, applied for at immi.gov.bt or through Bhutanese tourism service providers, with a US$40 visa fee and the Sustainable Development Fee paid when the visa is processed. The Department of Immigration says foreigners can stay in the country as tourists for a maximum of 90 days. (immi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— faq.daily-fee rewritten to its official sentences changed: from US$100 per person per night for US-dollar-paying visitors, with a 50% discount for children aged 6 to 11 and nothing for children under 6. Bhutan's Department of Immigration says this is a 50% discount on the standard US$200 rate, valid until 31 August 2027. Indian nationals pay ₹1,200 per night. The SDF funds projects including free healthcare, education and conservation, and is paid at the time of processing the visa or permit. to Bhutan's Department of Immigration says the SDF is USD 200 per person per night for all visitors except those from India, with a 50% discount for US-dollar-paying tourists that makes it USD 100 per person per night, valid until 31 August 2027. Children aged 6 to 11 get a 50% discount and children under 6 pay nothing. Guests from India pay 1,200 Indian rupees per person per night. The SDF funds projects including free healthcare, education and conservation, and is paid at the time of processing the visa or permit. (immi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— faq.indian-citizens rewritten to its official sentences changed: from No visa, but they need an entry permit — applied for online before travel or at the port of entry, using a passport or voter identity card — and they pay the Sustainable Development Fee of Nu. 1,200 (or the equivalent in Indian rupees) per night. to No visa, but Bhutan's Department of Immigration says they need a permit: nationals of India are eligible for an entry permit on arrival at the port of entry, or can obtain prior approval online at immi.gov.bt, producing a passport or Voter Identity Card in original. The Department of Tourism says the Sustainable Development Fee for Indian nationals is Nu. 1,200 (or the equivalent in Indian rupees) per person per night. (immi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— faq.tour-required rewritten to its official sentences changed: from You can apply for the visa yourself at immi.gov.bt, and Bhutan's Department of Tourism says the whole journey can be booked independently, but that it is mandatory to be accompanied by a guide at all times. 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. to You can apply for the visa yourself at immi.gov.bt, and Bhutan's Department of Tourism says the whole journey can be booked independently, but that it is mandatory to be accompanied by a guide at all times. 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 authorized travel agent in advance. (immi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— faq.how-apply rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Apply online at immi.gov.bt and pay the US$40 visa fee together with the Sustainable Development Fee. Bhutan's Department of Immigration gives a turnaround time of 3 working days from receipt of the complete application and fee; the Department of Tourism says a correctly completed application can take up to five days to process. to Apply online at immi.gov.bt and pay the US$40 visa fee; the Sustainable Development Fee is paid at the time of processing the visa. Bhutan's Department of Immigration gives a turnaround time of 3 working days from receipt of the complete application including payment of the applicable fee, and elsewhere says visa approval typically takes 3–5 working days; the Department of Tourism says a correctly input application can take up to five days to process. (immi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— faq.extend-stay rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Yes, if you apply before your visa or permit expires. Bhutan's Department of Tourism says extensions are applied for through the online visa portal, where the extension fee and the Sustainable Development Fee for the extra nights are paid. to Yes. Bhutan's Department of Immigration says guests can extend their stay via the online visa/permit application portal, using the same log-in details, and must produce the original passport at the nearest immigration office; the extension fee and the SDF for the extended stay are paid through the same portal. Those who obtained a permit or visa on arrival must visit the nearest immigration office. (immi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— tips.sdf-budget rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Budget for the Sustainable Development Fee: US$100 per person per night for US-dollar-paying visitors until 31 August 2027 (half the standard US$200; US$50 for children aged 6 to 11, free under 6), paid together with the visa application. Indian nationals pay Nu. 1,200 (or the equivalent in Indian rupees) per night instead. to Bhutan's Department of Immigration says the Sustainable Development Fee is USD 200 per person per night, or USD 100 for US-dollar-paying tourists until 31 August 2027; children aged 6 to 11 get a 50% discount and children under 6 pay nothing. It is paid at the time of processing the visa. The Department of Tourism says Indian nationals pay Nu. 1,200 (or the equivalent in Indian rupees) per night instead. (immi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— tips.guide-rules rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~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.~~ to The UK government says you need to use tour guides when visiting places of interest, or you may be refused entry, and that you must have permits to travel to some areas, which your tour guide will help you get. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— tips.altitude rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Australia's Smartraveller says altitude sickness is a risk above 2,500 m and that your travel insurance should cover medical evacuation from altitude; Canada notes that several trekking trails exceed 5,000 m. to Australia's Smartraveller says altitude sickness is a risk above 2500m and that your travel insurance should cover medical evacuation from altitude; Canada's travel advice says several trekking trails are at altitudes exceeding 5,000 metres. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— entryRequirements.passportValidity rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to leave Bhutan. Indian nationals may instead use an original voter identity card.~~ to Bhutan's Immigration Rules and Regulations 2023 say the passport shall be valid for at least six months from the intended date of departure from the Kingdom. The Department of Immigration says Indian nationals may produce a passport or a Voter Identity Card in original at the port of entry. (doi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— entryRequirements.travelInsurance rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Not required. Bhutan lifted its mandatory travel insurance rule on April 23, 2024, though the Department of Tourism still strongly recommends cover for the whole trip.~~ to Not required. Bhutan's Department of Tourism says the requirement for mandatory travel insurance was lifted on April 23, 2024, but strongly recommends that all guests have travel insurance before visiting. (bhutan.travel )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~A foreigner seeking entry must prove adequate means to support the stay in Bhutan without recourse to public funds, under Bhutan's Immigration Rules and Regulations 2023. No amount is published.~~ to Bhutan's Immigration Rules and Regulations 2023 say a foreigner seeking entry shall prove adequate means to support their stay in the Kingdom without recourse to public funds. No official source we could read states an amount. (doi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Bhutan's Department of Tourism says you may bring cash equivalent to US$10,000 into the country. The UK Foreign Office says foreign currency worth US$10,000 or more taken into or out of Bhutan must be declared and cleared with the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan. to Bhutan's Department of Tourism says you may bring cash equivalent to US$10,000 into the country. The UK government says foreign currency worth 10,000 US dollars or more taken into or out of Bhutan must be declared and cleared with the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan, and that up to 30,000 ngultrum can be taken in or out. (bhutan.travel )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 rewritten to its official sentences changed: from 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% and says smoking is prohibited in public places. to The UK government says you can bring a small supply of tobacco for personal use but must pay taxes and duties and be able to show proof of payment if asked; Canada's travel advice says imported tobacco products for personal use are subject to a 200% tax. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~It is illegal to take antiques out of Bhutan, and customs officials may inspect items that look like antiques (UK government).~~ to The UK government says it is illegal to take antiques out of Bhutan and that customs officials may inspect items that appear to be antiques. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— countryFacts.safety rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Australia advises normal safety precautions in Bhutan. The crime rate is low and violent crime is rare, though petty crime such as theft, pickpocketing and bag snatching can happen. Altitude sickness is a risk above 2,500 m, and flooding and landslides can disrupt transport in the June–September monsoon. to Australia advises exercising normal safety precautions in Bhutan. It says the crime rate is low and violent crime is rare, but petty crime such as burglary, theft, pickpocketing and bag snatching can happen; that altitude sickness is a risk above 2500m; and that flooding and landslides can occur, with transport and services affected during the June–September monsoon season. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~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.~~ to Bhutan's Department of Tourism calls Bhutan a year-round destination with four seasons and says the Indian monsoon runs from late June or July to late September, mostly affecting the southern regions. Canada's travel advice says the monsoon extends from June to September, when landslides occur frequently. (bhutan.travel )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— visaTypes.tourist-evisa.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from One-off visa fee, paid online with the application. The Sustainable Development Fee is charged separately for each night: Bhutan's Department of Immigration says it is USD 200 per person per night, with a 50% discount to USD 100 for US-dollar-paying tourists valid until 31 August 2027; children aged 6 to 11 get a 50% discount and children under 6 pay nothing. to Visa fee, non-refundable and non-transferable, paid with the application. The Sustainable Development Fee is charged separately for each night: Bhutan's Department of Immigration says it is USD 200 per person per night, with a 50% discount to USD 100 for US-dollar-paying tourists valid until 31 August 2027; children aged 6 to 11 get a 50% discount and children under 6 pay nothing. (immi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Brazil— summary rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Brazil admits citizens of the EU, the UK and most of Latin America visa-free for up to 90 days, requires an eVisa (USD 80.90) from US, Canadian and Australian citizens, admits a few others, among them China, visa-free for 30 or 60 days, and asks the remaining nationalities to apply for a visit visa at a Brazilian consulate. to Brazil's foreign ministry visa table gives, for visit visas, an exemption for up to 90 days to nationals of countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico and Argentina, an exemption for up to 30 days to China, and a visa requirement for the United States, Canada, Australia and India. The Consulate-General of Brazil in Miami says citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States can apply for an electronic visitor visa through brazil.vfsevisa.com (fee US$ 80.90), and that a regular visitor visa can be obtained in person at the consulate. (gov.br )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Brazil— faq.us-need-visa rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Yes. US citizens need an eVisa to visit Brazil. It costs USD 80.90, is applied for online at brazil.vfsevisa.com and is valid for 10 years for US citizens. The eVisa portal says it allows stays of up to 90 days per year and that extensions beyond 90 days are handled by the Federal Police. to Yes. Brazil's foreign ministry visa table lists a visa requirement for the United States, and the Consulate-General of Brazil in Miami says US citizens can apply for the electronic visitor visa through brazil.vfsevisa.com, with an e-visa fee of US$ 80.90. The eVisa portal says the eVisa is valid for 5 or 10 years on multiple entries, that once in Brazil you are authorised to stay up to 90 days per year, and that to extend beyond 90 days you should contact the Federal Police. (gov.br )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Brazil— faq.who-visa-free rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Citizens of the EU, the UK, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, South Africa, Mexico and most of South America (among others) can visit visa-free for up to 90 days. US, Canadian and Australian citizens need the eVisa, and nationalities such as Indian and Nigerian citizens need a consular visa. to Brazil's foreign ministry visa table gives a visa exemption for up to 90 days, for visit purposes, to nationals of countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, South Africa, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru. It lists a visa requirement for the United States, Canada, Australia, India and Nigeria; the Consulate-General in Miami says citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States can use the electronic visitor visa. (gov.br )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Brazil— faq.evisa-how rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Apply online at the official portal brazil.vfsevisa.com with a colour copy of your passport bio page and a recent photograph, and pay USD 80.90. The portal says processing takes up to 10 business days once your verified application is submitted. to The Consulate-General of Brazil in Miami says all e-Visa requests must be made through brazil.vfsevisa.com, with an e-visa fee of US$ 80.90. The portal asks for a recent photograph and a colour copy of the passport bio page, and says processing takes up to 10 business days once your verified application is submitted. (gov.br )(opens in a new tab)