Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 4, 2026Vatican City— Payments changed: from ~~Museum, post office and shop registers all take cards~~ to No official description of card acceptance (economy-finance.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Vatican City— Customs notes changed: from ~~There are no customs checks between Rome and Vatican City. The boundary is an open square. | Airport-style security screening applies to enter St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums.~~ to (none) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Vatican City— Travel tip changed: from ~~There is no passport control between Rome and the Vatican — you cross an invisible line on St Peter's Square. Carry ID anyway, and expect airport-style security to enter the basilica and museums.~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Vatican City— Travel tip changed: from ~~The dress code is enforced: shoulders and knees must be covered to enter St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel — visitors in shorts or sleeveless tops are turned away.~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Vatican City— Travel tip changed: from ~~The Pope's general audience is held most Wednesday mornings in St Peter's Square — tickets are free but must be requested in advance through the Prefecture of the Papal Household.~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Vatican City— Travel tip changed: from ~~Send a postcard from the Vatican post office. The state has its own stamps and postal system, a small tradition of a visit.~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Vatican City— FAQ answer changed: from No. There are no tourist hotels inside the walls; accommodation inside is reserved for clergy and official guests. Visitors stay in Rome, where the Borgo and Prati districts put you a few minutes' walk from St Peter's Square. to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Venezuela— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~general 911, police 171, fire 171, ambulance 171~~ to general 911 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Venezuela— Best time to visit changed: from ~~[12, 1, 2, 3, 4]~~ to [1, 2, 3, 4] (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Venezuela— Customs notes changed: from ~~Drone equipment, satellite phones and professional camera gear draw scrutiny; journalists have been detained for filming without accreditation.~~ to (removed) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Venezuela— Customs notes changed: from ~~Airport departure taxes and fees are sometimes demanded in cash at the counter even when they are supposed to be included in the ticket.~~ to (removed) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Venezuela— Customs notes changed: from ~~Do not photograph airports, military installations, police or protests — cameras and phones have been confiscated.~~ to Canada's travel advice says photographing sensitive installations, including the presidential palace, military sites, government buildings and airports, is prohibited. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Vietnam— tapWaterSafe changed: from ~~not safe~~ to not stated (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Vietnam— payments changed: from Cards work in hotels, malls and upscale restaurants, but street food, markets, taxis and most small businesses are cash-first. Local QR payments are booming but generally need a Vietnamese bank account. to No official source we could read describes card acceptance in Vietnam. The UK Foreign Office says to change money only at official exchange counters with a clear sign; changing money elsewhere is illegal. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Vietnam— bestTimeToVisit changed: from ~~Vietnam spans several climate zones: roughly November to April is driest in the south, while the north is best from October to April; central beaches shine from February to July.~~ to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Vietnam. The UK Foreign Office says the rain season runs from June to September in the north and south and from October to December in central Vietnam, and that the tropical cyclone season normally runs from May to November. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Vietnam— customs.notes changed: from ["Duty-free allowance: 200 cigarettes and 1.5 liters of spirits (or 2 liters of alcohol under 20%) per adult.", "No arrival card is required; customs declaration forms are needed only if you carry declarable goods or cash."] to ["The UK Foreign Office says to carry prescription medication in your hand luggage with a copy of the prescription, and to declare it at customs if its total import value is over 100 US dollars.", "The UK Foreign Office says vapes and related products are banned and cannot be brought into Vietnam.", "Canada's travel advice says exporting antiques requires permits from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the General Department of Customs; without the paperwork, items may be confiscated."] (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Vietnam— tips changed: from ~~… many travel insurance policies refuse claims without one.~~ to Canada / FCDO licence rules (they differ) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Vietnam— tips changed: from ~~… 500,000 and 20,000 VND notes are both blue and easy to confuse.~~ to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Vietnam— faq changed: from ~~No arrival card is required. …~~ to Digital arrival card encouraged at Tan Son Nhat since 15 April 2026 (FCDO) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Yemen— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~police: 199 · ambulance: 191~~ to police: 199 / 194 · ambulance: 191 · fire: 191 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Yemen— Payments changed: from Yemen is a cash economy — international cards are almost unusable and ATMs unreliable, so bring US dollars in cash to exchange. Two rival central banks mean exchange rates differ sharply between Sana'a- and Aden-controlled areas. to Canada's travel advice says Yemen's economy is primarily cash-based, credit cards are accepted only in some major hotels, and ATMs may only be available in major cities. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Yemen— Best time to visit changed: from ~~10,11,12,1,2,3,4~~ to 10,11,12,1,2,3 (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Yemen— Best time to visit changed: from ~~October to April is the most temperate window and the main Socotra season. The island is largely cut off by monsoon winds from June to September.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the monsoon season runs from April to September, when seasonal flooding can slow overland travel. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Yemen— Customs note changed: from ~~Alcohol may not be brought into Yemen. It is prohibited and will be confiscated.~~ to (removed or rewritten) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Yemen— Customs note changed: from ~~Drones and professional camera gear attract heavy scrutiny; photographing checkpoints, military sites or infrastructure can lead to detention.~~ to (removed or rewritten) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Yemen— Tip changed: from Virtually all governments advise against all travel to Yemen because of the armed conflict, kidnapping and terrorism risk; embassies of most countries are closed and cannot help you. Any travel requires professional security arrangements. to The UK and Canadian governments both advise against all travel to Yemen, including Socotra; Canada cites armed conflict, terrorist attacks and kidnapping. Any travel requires professional security arrangements. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Yemen— Tip changed: from Yemen is split between rival administrations — paperwork issued for Sana'a-controlled areas may not be honored in Aden-controlled areas and vice versa, so your sponsor or operator must match your point of entry. to (removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Yemen— Tip changed: from ~~Bring everything you plan to spend as cash — US dollars are the most exchangeable; cards and international ATMs do not work.~~ to Bring what you plan to spend as cash. The UK Foreign Office says there are not many ATMs outside Sana'a and US dollars in cash are the most easily convertible currency; Canada says credit cards are accepted only in some major hotels. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Yemen— FAQ changed: from No. Yemen is in active armed conflict and Western governments uniformly advise against all travel, citing airstrikes, kidnapping, terrorism and landmines. Consular assistance is effectively unavailable inside the country. to No. The UK and Canadian governments both advise against all travel to Yemen, and the UK Foreign Office says emergency services have severely limited capacity because of the conflict. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Yemen— FAQ changed: from ~~No — Israeli passport holders are not admitted, and evidence of travel to Israel in any passport can also lead to refusal of entry.~~ to Possibly not. Canada's travel advice says you could be denied entry if your passport bears an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp issued at a crossing with Israel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zambia— emergency changed: from ~~{"general": "999"}~~ to {"police": "991", "ambulance": "992", "fire": "993"} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zambia— languages changed: from ~~["English", "Bemba", "Nyanja"]~~ to ["English"] (parliament.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zambia— payments.text changed: from Cards work in Lusaka and Livingstone hotels, supermarkets and fuel stations; markets and rural areas are cash-only. US dollars are widely accepted for safaris and visas, but bring newer-series notes in good condition. to The Government of Canada says major credit and debit cards are accepted in larger supermarkets, restaurants, stores and hotels in large urban centres, ATMs are available in main cities, and you should carry local currency when travelling to rural locations. US dollars, British pounds and South African rand can be exchanged at any exchange bureau. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zambia— bestTimeToVisit.text changed: from May to October is the dry season — prime safari time, hot from September. Victoria Falls thunders fullest from about February to May; by late October the Zambian side can run nearly dry, when the Zimbabwean side keeps more water. to The Government of Canada says the rainy season usually runs from December to April, when seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and rural roads may become impassable; the UK Foreign Office dates it from November to April. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zambia— customs.notes changed: from ~~Drones require prior authorization from the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority. Bring the permit or expect the drone to be held at customs.~~ to The Government of Canada says you must obtain authorization from the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority to fly a drone in Zambia. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zambia— tips changed: from ~~…usually cheaper than separate visas.~~ to (sentence removed) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zambia— tips changed: from ~~Victoria Falls is seasonal: spectacular spray February–May, while by October–November the Zambian side can be a trickle…~~ to (deleted) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zimbabwe— Emergency numbers changed: from ~~general 999 · police 995 · ambulance 994~~ to general 999 (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zimbabwe— Payments changed: from The gold-backed ZiG (ZWG) is the official currency, but US dollars are legal tender and remain the practical currency for visitors. Bring small-denomination USD notes in good condition, as torn or old bills are often refused. Cards work in larger hotels and supermarkets, but networks are unreliable; cash is essential outside the cities. to The UK government says Zimbabwe has a multi-currency system: Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) replaced the Zimbabwean dollar in April 2024, the US dollar remains legal tender and can be used for most transactions, and most suppliers prefer US dollars in cash. There is a shortage of physical US dollars, so withdrawals with an international card are not always possible, change is rarely available, and some businesses do not accept credit or debit cards. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zimbabwe— Best time to visit changed: from ~~The dry season from May to October brings the best game viewing and comfortable temperatures. Victoria Falls is at its thundering fullest from about February to May and at its lowest around November.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from November to March, when flooding can make roads impassable and cyclones occur, and that veld fires are common in the dry season from April to October. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zimbabwe— Currency changed: from ~~Zimbabwe gold (ZiG)~~ to Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zimbabwe— Customs notes changed: from It is illegal to photograph government buildings, airports, military sites, police and the presidential motorcade. | Camouflage-pattern clothing is prohibited for civilians in Zimbabwe. | Drones may not be flown without prior authorization from the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe. to Australia's Smartraveller says photographing airports, military establishments, government offices, the President's residence and security forces is illegal, as is photographing demonstrations and protests. | Canada's travel advice says it is illegal for civilians to wear any clothing made from camouflage material. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zimbabwe— Tip changed: from ~~Bring enough US dollars in cash: visa-on-arrival fees are payable only in USD, ATMs and card terminals are unreliable, and worn or older-series notes are frequently refused.~~ to Bring enough US dollars in cash, in small notes. The UK government says it is not always possible to withdraw cash with an international card, change is rarely available, and you should not accept torn or damaged notes in change. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zimbabwe— Tip changed: from ~~Do not photograph government buildings, airports, bridges, military sites or police — arrests over "sensitive" photography do happen. Camouflage clothing is also illegal for civilians.~~ to Do not photograph airports, military establishments, government offices, the President's residence, security forces or demonstrations — Australia's Smartraveller says it is illegal — and Canada's travel advice says camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Zimbabwe— FAQ changed: from US dollars in cash. The gold-backed ZiG is the official currency, but USD is legal tender and is what hotels, parks and border posts actually quote. Bring clean, small-denomination notes and expect change to be scarce. to US dollars in cash. The UK government says Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) replaced the Zimbabwean dollar in April 2024, but the US dollar remains legal tender, can be used for most transactions and is what most suppliers prefer. Bring small-denomination notes, as change is rarely available. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Angola— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Armenia— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Bangladesh— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Belize— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Bolivia— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Brazil— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Bulgaria— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Burkina Faso— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Burundi— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Chile— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Cuba— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Djibouti— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Egypt— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026El Salvador— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Eritrea— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Estonia— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to safe (environment.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Fiji— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Gabon— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Gambia— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Ghana— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Guyana— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Haiti— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026India— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Ireland— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to safe (environment.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Italy— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to safe (environment.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Jamaica— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Jordan— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kazakhstan— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kenya— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kiribati— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Kyrgyzstan— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Laos— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lebanon— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Lesotho— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Liberia— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Libya— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Luxembourg— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to safe (environment.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Macau— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Malaysia— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Maldives— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Malta— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to safe (environment.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Mauritius— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Mongolia— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Morocco— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Namibia— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nepal— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nicaragua— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Niger— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Nigeria— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026North Korea— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Pakistan— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Palestine— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Papua New Guinea— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026Paraguay— Tap water changed: from ~~not stated~~ to not safe (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)