Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 3, 2026Micronesia— Proof of funds (text) changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published. Officers may ask how you intend to support yourself, and proof of accommodation on the island you are visiting helps.~~ to No official source we could find states a funds requirement or amount. Every visitor must show they can leave the FSM at the end of the visit, normally with a return or onward ticket. (fsmgov.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Micronesia— Currency limits (text) changed: from ~~Cash and other monetary instruments worth USD 10,000 or more must be declared on arrival and departure.~~ to No official source we could find states the FSM's threshold for declaring cash. FCDO says only that you must declare anything prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (fsmgov.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Moldova— Onward ticket changed: from ~~required False: Not routinely checked, but border officers may ask about the purpose of your visit, onward travel and accommodation.~~ to required: Moldovan law lists a return or round-trip ticket among the documents a tourist may be asked to show to justify the visit, together with proof of accommodation and of enough money for the stay and the journey home or onward. (border.gov.md )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Moldova— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Moldova— Kosovo passport changed: from ~~embassy-visa, eVisa not available~~ to evisa, 90 days (evisa.gov.md )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Moldova— Taiwan passport note changed: from ~~Apply for a Moldovan eVisa on the official evisa.gov.md portal before travel; some applicants may need an invitation or supporting documents. Check the portal for your nationality.~~ to Taiwan is not on Moldova's visa-exempt list, so a visa is needed. The eVisa portal says all foreigners can request an eVisa, but its nationality list has no entry for Taiwan, so ask a Moldovan mission how to apply before you plan the trip. (evisa.gov.md )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Monaco— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Mongolia— Tourist eVisa processing and validity changed: from ~~processing {'minDays': 1, 'maxDays': 3, 'unit': 'business-days'}; validity 90 days~~ to approval sent by e-mail within 48 hours; validity not stated (null) (immigration.gov.mn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mongolia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Mongolia— Embassy tourist visa fee and processing changed: from ~~fee None; processing {'minDays': 5, 'maxDays': 10, 'unit': 'business-days'}~~ to USD 50 (USD 45 + USD 5 service charge) at the London embassy; 3 working days normally, up to 5-10 working days (en.embassyofmongolia.co.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mongolia— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to not stated (field removed) (evisa.mn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mongolia— Travel insurance text changed: from ~~Not an entry requirement, but strongly recommended — medical facilities outside Ulaanbaatar are basic and evacuation coverage is advisable for countryside travel.~~ to No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entering Mongolia. Medical care outside Ulaanbaatar is limited, so cover that includes medical evacuation is advisable. (evisa.mn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mongolia— Onward ticket text changed: from ~~Not routinely checked at the border, though airlines may ask for proof of onward travel and eVisa applications ask for travel details.~~ to No official source makes a return or onward ticket an entry requirement. The Embassy of Mongolia in London advises visitors using the 30-day tourist visa exemption to book their return flight before arriving. (en.embassyofmongolia.co.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mongolia— Proof of funds text changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published; border officers rarely ask, but be prepared to show means of support for a longer stay.~~ to No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Mongolia. (evisa.mn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mongolia— Currency declaration threshold changed: from ~~about USD 10,000~~ to MNT 15 million (about USD 4,400), on entry and exit (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— Visa C processing time changed: from ~~5-30 calendar days~~ to not published (null); stay 90 in 180 days and multiple-entry validity of 6 months to 5 years confirmed (wapi.gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— Visa D processing and validity changed: from ~~processing 15-45 calendar days; validity 180 days~~ to not published (null); stay over 90 days up to 6 months in a year confirmed (wapi.gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— Passport validity text changed: from ~~3 months beyond departure, with a hedge that some sources cite 3 months from arrival~~ to 3 months beyond departure; issued within 10 years; visa applicants 3 months beyond visa validity (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— Onward ticket text changed: from ~~not routinely checked; officers may ask~~ to no official requirement for visa-free visitors; optional supporting document for visa C applicants (wapi.gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— Tourist registration text changed: from ~~hosts register and pay tourist tax; slip may be asked for on departure~~ to register within 24 hours with tourism office or police; penalties for not registering (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Morocco— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Morocco— Embassy short-stay visa processing, validity and stay changed: from ~~processing 5-20 business days; validity 90 days; stay 30 days~~ to not published by any official source (null) (consulat.ma )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Morocco— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to not stated (field removed) (consulat.ma )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Morocco— Travel insurance requirement changed: from ~~(False, 'Travel insurance is not an entry requirement for tourists, but medical coverage is recommended — private clinics expect payment up front and serious cases may need evacuation to Europe.')~~ to required of eVisa holders on arrival: hospital and medical repatriation insurance for the stay (acces-maroc.ma )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Morocco— Onward ticket requirement changed: from ~~(False, 'Onward travel is not systematically checked, but border officers and airlines may ask for proof of return or onward travel and an address in Morocco (the arrival form asks for one).')~~ to return ticket required of eVisa holders on arrival (acces-maroc.ma )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Morocco— Proof of funds changed: from ~~(False, None, 'There is no published fixed amount, but border officers may ask travelers to show sufficient means of support for the intended stay.')~~ to eVisa holders: international bank card or more than EUR 70 cash per person per day (acces-maroc.ma )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Myanmar— Embassy tourist visa: fee, processing, validity, stay changed: from ~~USD 50 (indicative); 3–10 business days; valid 90 days; stay 28 days~~ to not published (null) (evisa.moip.gov.mm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Myanmar— Insurance and funds texts changed: from ~~"Proof of insurance is not currently checked" / "No fixed amount is published"~~ to say plainly that no official source states a requirement (evisa.moip.gov.mm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Myanmar— Currency rules changed: from ~~Foreign currency worth more than US$10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared on arrival; Myanmar kyat may not be taken out of the country.~~ to If you bring more than USD 10,000 worth of any foreign currency, you must declare it to customs on arrival or risk imprisonment. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Namibia— Yellow fever certificate text changed: from ~~A yellow fever certificate is required only if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission — this includes arrivals from Angola and Zambia.~~ to A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or who spent more than 12 hours in transit at an airport in one. Namibia's immigration fact sheet also requires nationals of yellow fever endemic countries, Angola among them, to carry a certificate and report to Port Health before immigration. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Namibia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Namibia— Travel insurance text changed: from ~~Not an entry requirement, but recommended — distances are huge, and medical evacuation from remote areas is expensive.~~ to No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entering Namibia. Distances are long and evacuation from remote areas is expensive, so medical cover is worth having. (mhaiss.gov.na )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Namibia— Onward ticket requirement changed: from ~~(True, 'Immigration officers generally expect visitors to hold a return or onward ticket and proof of where they will stay; self-drive itineraries with confirmed bookings are accepted.')~~ to not stated by any official source (required: false) (mhaiss.gov.na )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Namibia— Currency limits text changed: from Currency of the Common Monetary Area (Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini) moves freely between member states; declare large amounts of other foreign currency on arrival. Confirm current thresholds with Namibian customs. to No official source we could read publishes a currency declaration threshold for Namibia. Declare large sums on arrival and confirm current rules with the Namibia Revenue Agency. (mhaiss.gov.na )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nauru— Business visa terms changed: from ~~{"processing": {"minDays": 10, "maxDays": 30, "unit": "calendar-days"}, "validityDays": 90, "stayDays": 30, "extendable": {"possible": true, "days": 30}}~~ to {"processing": null, "validityDays": 90, "stayDays": null, "extendable": null} (justice.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nauru— Yellow fever certificate changed: from ~~A yellow fever certificate is required only for travelers arriving from, or having transited, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to removed (no requirement) (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nauru— Travel insurance (text) changed: from Insurance is not formally required, but Nauru's hospital handles only basic cases and evacuation means a charter or a scheduled Nauru Airlines flight to Brisbane — cover with medical evacuation is close to essential. to No official source we could find states whether travel insurance is required to enter Nauru. The hospital handles only basic cases and evacuation means a flight to Brisbane, so cover with medical evacuation is worth having. (nauru.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nauru— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Nauru— Onward ticket (text) changed: from A confirmed return or onward ticket is part of the visa application and is checked again at check-in. Because flights operate only a few times a week, your dates effectively fix the length of your stay. to Officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket, according to the Government of Canada's travel advice. No Nauruan official source we could find states the rule. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nauru— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Nauru— Proof of funds (text) changed: from Applicants are expected to show they can cover the trip, and a confirmed, paid accommodation booking — in practice the Menen Hotel or one of a few small guesthouses — is normally required before a visa is granted. to Under Nauru's Immigration Act, a person without sufficient lawful means of support for themselves and their dependants can be declared a prohibited immigrant, so be ready to show you can pay for your stay. No fixed amount is set. (ronlaw.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nauru— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Nauru— Arrival card changed: from {"name": "Nauru arrival and customs declaration", "text": "A paper arrival card and customs/quarantine declaration are issued on the flight. Declare all food, plant and animal products — quarantine controls on the island are strict."} to {"name": "Nauru arrival card", "text": "Every arriving passenger must complete and sign an arrival card — passport details, flight, intended address in Nauru, and for visitors the intended length of stay and main reason for the visit — and hand it to an immigration officer on request."} (ronlaw.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nauru— Currency limits (text) changed: from Large amounts of cash should be declared on arrival; a threshold equivalent to AUD 10,000 is the usual regional standard. Confirm with customs, as Nauru is a cash economy and unexplained sums attract questions. to No official source we could find states Nauru's threshold for declaring cash. Nauru uses the Australian dollar and is largely a cash economy. (nauru.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nepal— Blank passport pages changed: from ~~1 page~~ to removed (no official source states a number) (immigration.gov.np )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nepal— Travel insurance changed: from ~~not required~~ to may be checked at the border (required: true) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nepal— Proof of funds changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published; officers may ask about means of support. Bring enough cash for the visa fee itself, as payment systems at entry points are unreliable.~~ to No official source states a funds requirement or amount for tourists. The Department of Immigration advises carrying some cash, because the visa fee is paid at a bank counter on arrival. (immigration.gov.np )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nepal— Currency limits changed: from Foreign currency over 5,000 USD in cash (or equivalent) must be declared on arrival. Import and export of Nepali rupees by foreign nationals is restricted, and Indian rupee notes of 500 and 2,000 INR are not permitted in Nepal. to Travelers entering Nepal by air or land may bring foreign currency or travelers' cheques worth up to USD 5,000; anything above that must be declared at customs on arrival, and goods carried undeclared can be confiscated. No official source we could read states the current rules on carrying Nepali or Indian rupee notes, so check with your bank before carrying Indian 200- and 500-rupee notes. (giwmscdnone.gov.np )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nepal— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Netherlands— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Netherlands— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Netherlands— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Nicaragua— Consulted visa validity, extension, processing changed: from ~~validity 30 days; not extendable; processing 15–45 calendar days~~ to validity 180 days (6 months to use it); stay 30 days extendable by 60; processing not published (mint.gob.ni )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nicaragua— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to removed (no official statement) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Niger— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to not stated (removed) (diplomatie.gouv.ne )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Niger— Travel insurance changed: from ~~not required; essential in practice~~ to no official source states a requirement (diplomatie.gouv.ne )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Niger— Onward ticket changed: from ~~airlines and officers may ask~~ to no official source states a requirement (diplomatie.gouv.ne )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Niger— Proof of funds changed: from ~~visa applications typically require bank statements or host guarantee~~ to no official source states a requirement (diplomatie.gouv.ne )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nigeria— Processing time changed: from ~~1–2 business-days~~ to not published (immigration.gov.ng )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nigeria— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Nigeria— Processing time changed: from ~~1–2 business-days~~ to not published (immigration.gov.ng )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nigeria— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Nigeria— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Nigeria— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to removed (not published) (immigration.gov.ng )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nigeria— Proof of funds changed: from ~~not required — No fixed amount is published for short visits; e-Visa applications may ask for evidence of means or a host's details.~~ to required for tourism visa applicants: 180-day bank statement, no amount published (immigration.gov.ng )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nigeria— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Nigeria— Row notes changed: from ~~... — decisions normally within 48 hours. (×182)~~ to processing time sentence removed (immigration.gov.ng )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nigeria— Summary changed: from Nigeria moved its short-visit visas fully online in May 2025: most nationalities now apply for an e-Visa (tourism or business) that is normally decided within about 48 hours, replacing the old visa-on-arrival scheme, while ECOWAS citizens continue to enter freely under the bloc's free-movement protocol. to Nigeria moved its short-visit visas fully online in May 2025: most nationalities now apply for an e-Visa (tourism or business), replacing the old visa-on-arrival scheme, while ECOWAS citizens continue to enter freely under the bloc's free-movement protocol. (immigration.gov.ng )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nigeria— FAQ (processing time) changed: from ~~within 48 hours / 24–48 hours~~ to not published (immigration.gov.ng )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026North Korea— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026North Korea— Travel insurance (North Korea) changed: from ~~Not formally published as an entry requirement, but tour operators generally insist on comprehensive travel insurance — medical facilities are very limited and evacuation is slow and difficult.~~ to No official source states an insurance requirement for entry. Canada's travel advice urges cover that includes medical evacuation and hospital stays — medical facilities are very limited. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026North Korea— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026North Korea— Onward ticket (North Korea) changed: from ~~required True: All travel is on a fixed itinerary booked through the tour operator, normally via Beijing or Vladivostok — independent arrival or departure is not possible.~~ to required False: No official source states an onward-ticket requirement. Tourists can normally travel to North Korea only on an organised tour; independent travellers need a sponsor and permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026North Korea— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026North Korea— Proof of funds (North Korea) changed: from ~~No proof-of-funds check applies — tours are prepaid packages and visitors have no access to local banking.~~ to No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement. Credit cards and international mobile payments are not accepted, and some hotels insist on full payment in cash at check-in. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026North Korea— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026North Macedonia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026North Macedonia— Onward ticket changed: from ~~not required: Not routinely checked, but border officers may ask about return plans, accommodation and sufficient means for the stay.~~ to required, visa applicants: Visa applicants must document their means of transport and their intention to return home or travel on to a third country, along with accommodation and means of subsistence. No official source states an onward-ticket check for visa-free visitors. (mfa.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Oman— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Oman— Proof of funds required changed: from ~~false~~ to true (visa-free arrivals) (fm.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— Tourist eVisa fee changed: from ~~USD 25 indicative; 'waived for many countries'~~ to USD 20 for most nationalities; USD 8.18–60 by nationality (fee calculator); no fee waiver shown (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— Tourist eVisa validity changed: from 90 to 180 (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— Tourist eVisa extension length changed: from ~~90 days~~ to possible; length not stated (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— Embassy tourist visa processing changed: from ~~15–60 calendar days~~ to not published (null) (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— Passport validity changed: from ~~6 months on arrival, plus one blank page~~ to 6 months from the date of the visa application (blank-page rule removed: not stated) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to removed — no official source states a blank-page requirement (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— Polio exit requirement changed: from Visitors staying longer than 4 weeks must show proof of polio vaccination (taken between 4 weeks and 12 months before departure) when leaving Pakistan. The vaccine is also available free at government facilities in Pakistan. to If you stay in Pakistan for 4 weeks or more, you may be asked when you leave for proof of polio vaccination recorded on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) and given 4 weeks to 12 months before departure. Without it you may be vaccinated at the airport on departure. (travelhealthpro.org.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— Insurance, onward ticket and funds texts changed: from ~~"not a formal entry requirement" / "visa application may require bank statements … or an invitation letter"~~ to say plainly that no official source states a requirement; tourist eVisa documents are photo, passport, hotel booking (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— Currency rules changed: from Foreign currency worth more than USD 10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared on arrival, and taking large amounts of cash out of the country is restricted. Check current State Bank of Pakistan limits before travel. to Travellers may bring foreign currency notes into Pakistan without limit. Pakistani rupees are limited to PKR 10,000 per person in or out (PKR 3,000 to or from India). Taking foreign currency out is capped per visit at USD 10,000 for adults, USD 5,000 for ages 5–18 and USD 1,000 for children under 5 (or the equivalent). (sbp.org.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— Fee waiver wording changed: from ~~'fee currently waived for many nationalities'~~ to fee set by nationality, USD 8.18–60 (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Palau— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to 2 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Palau— Passport validity (blank-page clause) changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival, with a clear page for the entry permit and the Palau Pledge stamp.~~ to Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival and have at least two blank pages. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Palau— official source URL updated