Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 3, 2026Armenia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Australia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Austria— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Austria— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Austria— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Azerbaijan— Travel insurance (Azerbaijan) changed: from ~~Not checked for short tourist visits, but medical coverage is recommended and some visa categories require it.~~ to No official source states an insurance requirement for visitors. Canada's travel advice recommends cover that includes medical evacuation and hospital stays. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Azerbaijan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Azerbaijan— onwardTicket (Azerbaijan) changed: from ~~Not routinely checked at the border, though airlines may ask about return plans.~~ to No official source states an onward-ticket requirement for visitors. (mfa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Azerbaijan— proofOfFunds (Azerbaijan) changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published; border officers may ask visitors to show sufficient means for their stay.~~ to No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors. (mfa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Azerbaijan— Currency limits (Azerbaijan) changed: from ~~Cash over USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) must be declared on arrival, and taking out more currency than you brought in can be restricted.~~ to Foreign currency can be brought in without limit, subject to customs procedures. On departure you may take out cash up to USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) with an oral declaration; USD 10,000–50,000 only with the customs documents and written declaration showing you brought it in; anything more must leave by bank or postal transfer. (customs.gov.az )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Azerbaijan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bahamas— BEATS — processing, validity, stay changed: from ~~5–20 business days; valid 365 days; stay 365 days~~ to not stated (immigration.gov.bs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahamas— FAQ: remote work changed: from Yes — the Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) program lets remote workers and students live in the islands for a year, renewable. A normal tourist entry does not allow you to work for a Bahamian employer. to The Bahamas has run a remote-work programme, the Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS), but no official page describing its current terms could be read in October 2026 — ask the Department of Immigration before planning around it. A normal tourist entry does not allow you to work for a Bahamian employer. (immigration.gov.bs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahamas— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to not stated (immigration.gov.bs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahamas— Travel insurance changed: from ~~Insurance is not an entry condition, but healthcare is private and paid for up front, and serious cases are flown to Florida — cover that includes medical evacuation is strongly advised.~~ to No official source states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to the Bahamas. Healthcare is paid for up front, so cover that includes medical evacuation is strongly advised. (immigration.gov.bs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahamas— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bahamas— Arrival declaration changed: from Bahamas electronic immigration and customs declaration (Click2Clear) (before-travel): Arriving passengers complete an electronic immigration and customs declaration through the Bahamas Customs Click2Clear system — usually a link from your airline or the official government travel page. Fill it in before you fly and save the confirmation; paper cards are still used on some routes. to Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card (on arrival): Every visitor must present a completed Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card at the border interview, together with a passport valid for at least six months and a return ticket. Passengers arriving by sea also complete the Inward Passenger and Crew Manifest. (immigration.gov.bs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahamas— FAQ: arrival form changed: from Yes. Arriving passengers complete an electronic immigration and customs declaration through the Bahamas Customs Click2Clear system, usually linked from your airline or the official government travel page. Complete it before you fly and keep the confirmation on your phone. to Yes. Every visitor presents a completed Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card at the border, and passengers arriving by sea also complete the Inward Passenger and Crew Manifest. You must also declare cash or other valuables worth BSD 10,000 or more to customs. (immigration.gov.bs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahamas— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bahamas— Currency declaration changed: from ~~Cash or negotiable instruments worth USD 10,000 or more (or the equivalent) must be declared to Bahamas Customs on arrival and departure.~~ to Each traveller (or the responsible family member) must declare cash, negotiable instruments, precious metals or precious stones worth BSD 10,000 or more — the Bahamian dollar is pegged one-to-one to the US dollar. Penalties include forfeiture of the cash and a fine of up to BSD 2,000. (bahamascustoms.gov.bs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— Sponsored visit visa fee, processing, validity and stay changed: from ~~fee not given; processing 5-15 business days; validity not given; stay 30 days~~ to BHD 40 (5+5+30); processing 3 working days; must be used within 3 months; stay not stated (npra.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— Travel insurance changed: from ~~not checked at the border~~ to no official source states a requirement (evisa.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— Onward ticket changed: from ~~required of all visitors (VOA and eVisa)~~ to required of eVisa applicants (return ticket and hotel reservation) (npra.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— Proof of funds changed: from ~~not required; no fixed amount~~ to eVisa applicants: 3-month bank statement showing regular income of at least USD 1,000 (npra.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— Currency declaration threshold changed: from ~~declare BHD 6,000 or more on arrival~~ to no official threshold stated (evisa.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bangladesh— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bangladesh— Passport validity changed: from ~~6-months-on-arrival: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival in Bangladesh.~~ to other: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date your visa starts — and a Bangladeshi visa starts on its date of issue, not on your date of travel. It also needs at least 2 blank pages and no damage. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bangladesh— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bangladesh— Yellow fever changed: from ~~A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you arrive from, or transited more than 12 hours through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or who transited through an airport in one — however short the transit. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bangladesh— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bangladesh— Currency limits changed: from ~~Foreign currency over US$10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared on arrival; taking more than a small amount of Bangladeshi taka in or out of the country is prohibited.~~ to Foreign currency over US$10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared to Customs on arrival on Form FMJ. Up to Tk 5,000 in Bangladeshi taka may be brought in or taken out without a declaration. (bb.org.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Barbados— Yellow fever changed: from A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers aged one year and over arriving from — or having recently transited — a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. No vaccination is required if you fly in directly from Europe, North America or the rest of the Caribbean. to A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers aged one year and over arriving from a country on Barbados's list of yellow fever countries, which differs slightly from WHO's own risk list. No vaccination is required if you fly in directly from Europe, North America or the rest of the Caribbean. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Barbados— Travel insurance changed: from ~~Insurance is not checked at the border, but visitors pay for private treatment up front and air ambulance transfers are expensive — cover including medical evacuation is strongly recommended.~~ to No official source makes insurance a condition of entry. The UK government advises insurance for local treatment and medical evacuation: Queen Elizabeth Hospital can cope with many types of treatment, but serious cases may need emergency evacuation, and treatment is paid for by the patient. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Barbados— Proof of funds changed: from ~~required=False: No published minimum. Officers may ask how you will fund your stay, especially for stays of several months.~~ to required=True (all): Visitors must carry evidence of personal support, along with a return ticket and their intended address. No minimum sum is published. (immigration.gov.bb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Barbados— Currency declaration changed: from ~~Cash or bearer instruments worth BBD 20,000 or more (about USD 10,000) must be declared to Barbados Customs on arrival and departure.~~ to No official source we could read publishes Barbados's cash-declaration threshold. Declare large sums to Customs on arrival and departure. (immigration.gov.bb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Belarus— Blank passport pages changed: from 2 to removed (no official statement) (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Belarus— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Belarus— Onward ticket changed: from ~~Not formally required, but border officers may ask about your plans and return arrangements.~~ to Not required in itself. A ticket to your home country or a third country is one of the documents Belarus accepts as proof that you have enough money for the stay. (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Belize— Visa on arrival fee changed: from ~~USD 50~~ to not published (null) (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Belize— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Belize— Yellow fever certificate changed: from ~~required when arriving from a risk country~~ to not required for entry (WHO, CDC) (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Belize— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Belize— Onward ticket changed: from ~~routinely required of all visitors~~ to required of visa applicants (itinerary with return date); may be asked of others (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Belize— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Belize— Proof of funds changed: from ~~required of all visitors; no amount~~ to required of visa applicants (6 months of bank records); may be asked of others; no amount (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Belize— Currency declaration threshold changed: from ~~USD 10,000 on arrival and departure~~ to no official threshold stated (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Benin— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Benin— Yellow fever certificate changed: from ~~{"requiredWhen": "always", "text": "A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers aged 9 months and over and is checked on arrival. Keep the yellow card with your passport."}~~ to {"requiredWhen": "recommended", "text": "Since September 2026 Benin's Ministry of Health no longer checks vaccination cards, including yellow fever, at airports, ports or land borders. Yellow fever vaccination remains recommended for all travelers, and Benin may reinstate checks in a public health emergency, so carry your yellow card if you have one."} (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Benin— Summary: yellow fever changed: from Benin is visa-free for citizens of every African country and free to enter for ECOWAS nationals, while all other visitors apply online for the official e-Visa (evisa.bj) before travel. There is no visa on arrival, and a yellow fever certificate is required from everyone. to Benin is visa-free for citizens of every African country and free to enter for ECOWAS nationals, while all other visitors apply online for the official e-Visa (evisa.bj) before travel. There is no visa on arrival. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended, but vaccination cards are no longer checked at the border. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Benin— Tip: yellow fever card changed: from ~~Your yellow fever certificate is checked before immigration at Cotonou airport — travelers without one can be refused entry or vaccinated on the spot at their own cost.~~ to Vaccination cards, including the yellow fever certificate, have not been checked at Benin's borders since September 2026, but the vaccine is still recommended and checks can return without notice in a health emergency — keep your yellow card with your passport. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Benin— FAQ: yellow fever changed: from ~~Yes. A yellow fever certificate is required from all travelers aged 9 months and over, whatever country you arrive from, and it is checked on arrival.~~ to No longer at the border. Since September 2026 Benin's Ministry of Health has stopped checking vaccination cards, including yellow fever, at airports, ports and land borders. Vaccination remains recommended for all travelers, and checks can be reinstated in a public health emergency. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Benin— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Benin— Passport validity changed: from ~~{"rule": "6-months-on-arrival", "text": "Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on arrival, with at least one blank page for the entry stamp."}~~ to {"rule": "valid-for-stay", "text": "Your passport must be valid for the whole of your stay, according to UK government travel advice. No Beninese official source we could find states a longer validity rule."} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Benin— Travel insurance (text) changed: from ~~Not a formal entry requirement, but strongly recommended — medical facilities are limited outside Cotonou and serious cases require evacuation.~~ to No official source we could find states whether travel insurance is required to enter Benin. Medical facilities are limited outside Cotonou, so cover that includes evacuation is worth having. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Benin— Onward ticket (text) changed: from ~~Not systematically checked, but airlines and border officers may ask for evidence of onward or return travel.~~ to No official source we could find states whether Benin requires a return or onward ticket. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Benin— Proof of funds (text) changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published; visitors may be asked to show sufficient means for their stay.~~ to No official source we could find states a funds requirement or amount for visitors to Benin. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Benin— Currency limits (text) changed: from ~~Travelers carrying large amounts of foreign currency should declare it on arrival. The CFA franc is not freely convertible outside the West African monetary union, so exchange only what you need.~~ to No official source we could find states Benin's threshold for declaring cash. The CFA franc is not freely convertible outside the West African monetary union, so exchange only what you need. (evisa.bj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bhutan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bhutan— Visa on arrival (Bangladesh, Maldives) — fee and processing changed: from ~~BTN 0; 0–1 days~~ to not stated (bhutan.travel )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bhutan— Visa requirement note (BD) changed: from ~~Visa issued free of charge on arrival for Bangladeshi citizens; the Sustainable Development Fee applies. Confirm the current rate for your category before travel.~~ to Bangladeshi citizens need a visa but can apply online before travel or in person on arrival; Bhutan's tourism department recommends arranging it beforehand, as the wait at the border can be long. The Sustainable Development Fee applies. No official source we could read states whether a visa fee is charged. (bhutan.travel )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bhutan— Visa requirement note (MV) changed: from ~~Visa issued free of charge on arrival for Maldivian citizens; the Sustainable Development Fee applies. Confirm the current rate for your category before travel.~~ to Maldivian citizens need a visa but can apply online before travel or in person on arrival; Bhutan's tourism department recommends arranging it beforehand, as the wait at the border can be long. The Sustainable Development Fee applies. No official source we could read states whether a visa fee is charged. (bhutan.travel )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bhutan— Onward ticket changed: from ~~No separate onward-ticket check — flights into Paro are limited to Drukair and Bhutan Airlines, so confirmed bookings are effectively part of every itinerary.~~ to No official source states a separate onward-ticket requirement for visitors to Bhutan. (visit.doi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bhutan— Proof of funds changed: from ~~Not required. The visa fee and Sustainable Development Fee are paid before the visa is issued.~~ to No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement for visitors to Bhutan. The visa fee and the Sustainable Development Fee are paid when the visa is applied for. (visit.doi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bolivia— Consular visa processing / validity / stay / extension changed: from ~~{'minDays': 20, 'maxDays': 60, 'unit': 'calendar-days'} / 90 / 30 / {'possible': True, 'days': 60}~~ to not published (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bolivia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Visa-free entry for holders of third-country visas changed: from Holders of a valid Schengen, US or UK visa, or a residence permit from one of those countries, can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free for up to 30 days within a 6-month period, regardless of nationality, and never longer than the visa you are traveling on remains valid. to Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa or a residence permit issued by a Schengen state, an EU member state or the United States can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free, whatever their nationality. A single uninterrupted stay may last up to 30 days, with up to 90 days in total in any 180-day period, and never beyond the validity of the visa or permit. (fipa.vijeceministara.gov.ba )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Long-stay visa (D) validity changed: from ~~180~~ to 365 (sps.gov.ba )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Long-stay visa (D) processing time changed: from ~~{"minDays": 15, "maxDays": 60, "unit": "calendar-days"}~~ to null (sps.gov.ba )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Address registration changed: from Foreigners must have their address registered with the Service for Foreigners' Affairs within 48 hours of arrival. Hotels and registered accommodation do this automatically — if staying privately, ask your host to register you at the local field office. to Foreigners staying longer than three days must have their address registered with the Service for Foreigners' Affairs or the police within 48 hours of entry. Hotels and registered accommodation do this automatically — if staying privately, your host must register you at the local field office. (sps.gov.ba )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Botswana— Passport validity (blank pages) changed: from ~~Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on arrival, with at least two blank pages for stamps — more if you are combining Botswana with neighboring countries.~~ to Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months, with at least three unused pages — more if you are combining Botswana with neighboring countries. (evisa.gov.bw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Botswana— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Botswana— Yellow fever changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required only if you arrive from, or transited more than 12 hours through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission (for example Zambia’s northern neighbors, Kenya or Angola). to A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers aged 1 year or over arriving from, or having transited through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Botswana— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Botswana— Onward ticket changed: from ~~not required — Not systematically checked, but immigration officers may ask visa-free visitors for evidence of onward travel and accommodation, and airlines sometimes verify a return ticket.~~ to required for visa applicants (return ticket); not stated for visa-exempt visitors (evisa.gov.bw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Botswana— Proof of funds changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published; officers may ask visitors to show sufficient means for their stay.~~ to No official source states a funds requirement or amount for visitors; the tourism visa document list does not include one. (gov.bw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Botswana— Currency declaration changed: from ~~Cash of BWP 10,000 or more (or the foreign-currency equivalent) should be declared on arrival and departure.~~ to Cash of BWP 10,000 or more, in pula or foreign currency, must be declared when you enter Botswana; failing to declare can lead to prosecution. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Brazil— VIVIS processing, validity, extension length changed: from ~~processing={"minDays": 5, "maxDays": 20, "unit": "business-days"}, validityDays=365, extendable={"possible": true, "days": 90}~~ to processing=null, validityDays=null, extendable.days=null (gov.br )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Brazil— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Brazil— VIVIS processing, validity, extension length changed: from ~~processing={"minDays": 5, "maxDays": 20, "unit": "business-days"}, validityDays=365, extendable={"possible": true, "days": 90}~~ to processing=null, validityDays=null, extendable.days=null (gov.br )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Brazil— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— Yellow fever certificate rule changed: from ~~A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if you arrive from, or transited through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers aged 9 months or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for those who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport in such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— Travel insurance changed: from ~~Not required for entry, but recommended — serious medical cases are often evacuated to Singapore, which is expensive without cover.~~ to No official source states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Brunei. Cover for medical treatment and evacuation is still worth having. (immigration.gov.bn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— Onward ticket changed: from ~~required, all: Visitors must hold confirmed onward or return tickets and may be asked to show them, along with proof of funds for the stay.~~ to required, visa applicants: Visa applicants must include a copy of a confirmed return flight ticket and proof of accommodation, according to Brunei's foreign ministry. No official source states an onward-ticket check for visa-free visitors. (mfa.gov.bn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— Proof of funds changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published; immigration officers may ask visitors to show sufficient funds for their stay.~~ to No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Brunei. (immigration.gov.bn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— E-Arrival Card changed: from fee BND 0; Foreign visitors must submit the free digital E-Arrival Card online before traveling to Brunei — it replaced the paper disembarkation card. Submit it via the Immigration Department's online service shortly before your trip. to fee not stated; Foreign visitors must submit the E-Arrival Card online before travelling to Brunei — it may be requested at check-in. Register on the Immigration Department's portal imm.gov.bn, then create the card under 'Travel Cards'. You do not need one if you are not passing through immigration. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— Currency declaration changed: from ~~Cash and bearer instruments of BND 15,000 or more (or the foreign equivalent) must be declared on arrival and departure. Confirm the current threshold before travel.~~ to No official source we could read states Brunei's cash-declaration threshold; the customs department's website publishes none. Declare large sums of cash to customs on arrival — declarations can be made through the Customs.BN app or at the airport. (immigration.gov.bn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— Visa requirement note (IL) changed: from ~~Brunei does not recognize Israel and Israeli passport holders are refused entry.~~ to No official source we could read states the rule for Israeli passports: Brunei's foreign ministry sorts every other nationality into its four visa categories, but Israel is not on its list, and Brunei has no diplomatic relations with Israel. We show the strictest rule. Do not plan travel on an Israeli passport without written confirmation from a Brunei mission. (mfa.gov.bn )(opens in a new tab)