Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 3, 2026Palau— Travel insurance changed: from Insurance is not checked at the border, but Palau is a diving destination with limited hospital capacity — cover that includes diving accidents and medical evacuation to Guam or Manila is strongly recommended. to Not among Palau's entry requirements. The UK government warns that treatment for serious conditions is limited and may need medical evacuation, and advises insurance that covers treatment and repatriation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Palau— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Palestine— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Palestine— Passport validity changed: from ~~6 months on arrival~~ to 3 months from arrival (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Palestine— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Palestine— Travel insurance changed: from ~~not required~~ to required of eVisa-B2 applicants (health insurance for the whole visit) (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Palestine— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Palestine— Onward ticket changed: from ~~required of all visitors~~ to required of eVisa-B2 applicants (round-trip ticket) (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Palestine— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Palestine— Proof of funds changed: from ~~not required; no fixed amount~~ to required of eVisa-B2 applicants; no amount (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Palestine— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Panama— Third-country visa waiver — stay changed: from ~~30 days~~ to not published (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Panama— Row notes (third-country waiver stay, authorized-visa timing) changed: from ~~“can normally enter for 30 days”; SS “Allow one to three months”~~ to stay and timing removed; notes say the SNM classification does not list the nationality (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Panama— Stamped visa — processing, stay, extension changed: from ~~5–15 business days; 30-day stay; extendable by 60 days~~ to not published (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Panama— Authorized visa — processing, validity, stay, extension changed: from ~~30–90 calendar days; 60-day validity; 30-day stay; extendable by 60 days~~ to not published (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Panama— Blank passport pages changed: from ~~1 page~~ to not published (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Panama— Yellow fever certificate changed: from ~~required if arriving from or transited a risk country~~ to required for travelers aged 1 year or over arriving from a risk country (no transit clause) (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Panama— Currency declaration threshold changed: from ~~USD 10,000 or more; undeclared amounts are seized~~ to more than USD 10,000 (cash, money or goods); undeclared cash retained and referred to the Public Ministry (ana.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Panama— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Panama— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Paraguay— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to not stated (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Paraguay— Travel insurance changed: from Travel insurance is not an entry requirement. Public hospitals are free for emergencies but basic; visitors normally use private clinics in Asunción, which must be paid for up front, so cover is worth having. to No official source states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Paraguay. Visitors normally use private clinics, which must be paid for up front, so cover is worth having. (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Paraguay— Onward ticket changed: from ~~required, visa-free arrivals: Airlines and immigration officers may ask visa-free visitors for a return or onward ticket within the 90-day allowance, together with an address in Paraguay.~~ to not stated: No official source states an onward-ticket requirement for visa-free visitors to Paraguay. The migration directorate's list of entry documents names only a valid passport (or, for South American neighbours, an identity card) and a visa where one is required. (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Paraguay— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Paraguay— Proof of funds changed: from ~~not required: No published amount. Officers rarely ask tourists for evidence of funds, but visa applicants must show bank statements covering the trip.~~ to required, visa applicants: Visa applicants must show proof of economic solvency — at Paraguay's consulate general in Buenos Aires, a copy of a credit card or the last month's bank statement. No official source states an amount, or a funds check on visa-free visitors. (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Peru— Insurance, onward ticket and funds texts changed: from ~~"not an entry requirement" / "Not a formal legal requirement" / "No fixed amount is set"~~ to say plainly that no official source states a requirement (gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Philippines— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Philippines— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Philippines— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Philippines— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Poland— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Portugal— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Portugal— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— Travel insurance changed: from No insurance is checked for short visa-waiver visits, but visitors staying longer than 30 days and most visa applicants must hold health insurance from a Qatari-approved insurer under the mandatory visitor health insurance scheme. to Not required for visits of up to 30 days, though Qatar recommends health insurance for all visitors and sells it on arrival. Visitors staying longer than 30 days must buy health insurance from a Ministry of Public Health-registered insurer before travelling; the standard premium is QAR 50 per person per month. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— Currency declaration changed: from ~~Cash, checks or precious metals worth QAR 50,000 or more (or the foreign-currency equivalent) must be declared on arrival and departure.~~ to Cash, cheques or precious metals and stones worth more than QAR 50,000 (or the foreign-currency equivalent) must be declared to customs. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Republic of the Congo— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Republic of the Congo— Tourist e-Visa changed: from ~~listed (30-day single-entry e-Visa, 3–10 business days)~~ to removed: no official source describes a Congolese e-Visa (ambacongo-us.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Republic of the Congo— Business visa changed: from ~~{"fee": null, "processing": {"minDays": 5, "maxDays": 10, "unit": "business-days"}, "validityDays": 90, "stayDays": 90, "extendable": {"possible": false, "days": null}}~~ to USD 200 (Washington); 7–10 business days; issued for 30 days, multiple entries, extendable at the immigration office (ambacongo-us.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Republic of the Congo— Passport validity changed: from ~~6 months on arrival; one blank page~~ to 6 months beyond the trip (embassy visa requirement) (ambacongo-us.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Republic of the Congo— Yellow fever changed: from ~~A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers aged 9 months and over and is checked on arrival at Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire.~~ to A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to pass border control, because of the risk of yellow fever transmission. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Republic of the Congo— Travel insurance changed: from ~~Insurance is not a formal entry condition, but medical care is basic outside Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire — cover including medical evacuation is strongly advisable.~~ to Not an entry condition. The UK's travel advice says medical facilities are limited, medical evacuation is likely to be necessary for all but the most basic treatment, and your insurance should cover the very high cost of evacuation by air ambulance. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Republic of the Congo— Onward ticket changed: from ~~appliesTo all: Visa applications generally require a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation or a letter of invitation, and airlines may check them before boarding.~~ to appliesTo visa-applicants: Visa applications must include a copy of the air ticket or reservation showing arrival and departure dates, plus a letter of invitation or a hotel reservation. (ambacongo-us.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Republic of the Congo— Proof of funds changed: from ~~not required: No fixed amount is published; border officers may ask visitors to show sufficient means for their stay.~~ to required (no amount): No amount is published. The embassy in Washington says visitors must have ready evidence of their means of support for the stay and of accommodation at border control, and the embassy in Paris asks visa applicants for proof of resources for the duration of the stay. (ambacongo-us.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Romania— Rovinieta tariffs (car) changed: from ~~1-day EUR 3.5; 10-day EUR 6; 30-day EUR 9.5; 60-day EUR 15; annual EUR 50 (set in euro, charged in lei at 5.2439)~~ to RON by emission class — Euro 6: 1 day 22, 10 days 30, 30 days 48, 60 days 76, 12 months 254 (Euro 0–3: 29/39/62/99/330; Euro 4–5: 26/35/55/87/292; electric: 20/27/43/68/228) (portal.etoll.ro )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Russia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Russia— Tourist visa (consular) — fee, processing, validity changed: from ~~EUR 50; 10–20 days; valid 180 days~~ to fee not stated (set by reciprocity per consulate); processing not stated; valid up to 90 days (single entry) (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Russia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Russia— Transit visa — fee, processing, validity changed: from ~~EUR 40; 10–20 days; valid 30 days~~ to fee, processing and validity not stated (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Russia— Blank passport pages changed: from 2 to not stated (evisa.kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Russia— Onward ticket changed: from ~~No strict onward-ticket rule, but border officers may ask about your itinerary. E-visa holders must enter and exit through the approved border crossings listed on the official portal.~~ to No official source states an onward-ticket requirement for visitors in general. Transit-visa applicants must show tickets valid for leaving Russia, and e-visa holders must enter and leave through the border crossings approved for the e-visa. (evisa.kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Russia— Proof of funds changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published; officers may ask travelers to show means of support for the stay.~~ to No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Russia. (evisa.kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Russia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Russia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Russia— Currency limits changed: from Cash and monetary instruments over the equivalent of USD 10,000 must be declared in writing on arrival. Under current counter-sanctions rules, taking more than USD 10,000 in foreign currency out of Russia is banned. to Cash in any currency and travellers' cheques worth more than the equivalent of USD 10,000 in total must be declared in writing when you enter Russia. You cannot leave Russia with more than the equivalent of USD 10,000 in cash or travellers' cheques, even if you declare it. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Rwanda— East Africa Tourist Visa processing changed: from ~~2–5 business days~~ to not published (null) (migration.gov.rw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Rwanda— Proof of funds changed: from ~~not required (officers may ask)~~ to required for all visitors; no amount published (migration.gov.rw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Rwanda— Cash declaration threshold changed: from ~~USD 10,000 on arrival and departure~~ to threshold removed — no official source states it (migration.gov.rw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Rwanda— Insurance and onward-ticket texts changed: from ~~"not an entry requirement" / "not routinely checked"~~ to say plainly that no official source states a requirement (migration.gov.rw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Extension of stay: processing and length changed: from ~~processing 1-10 business days; extension up to 90 days~~ to no official figures (null); extension applied for and paid at the Immigration Department (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Passport validity text changed: from Travel with a passport valid for at least six months on arrival. Immigration may accept a passport valid for the length of the visit, but carriers serving the Federation apply the six-month rule at check-in. to Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you arrive in St Kitts and Nevis. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to not stated (field removed) (gov.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Travel insurance text changed: from Not checked at the border, but worth carrying: the Federation's hospitals handle routine care and serious cases are evacuated to Antigua, Martinique or Miami at the patient's cost. Make sure medical evacuation and hurricane disruption are covered. to No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entering St Kitts and Nevis. Serious medical cases may need evacuation to another island, so cover that includes medical evacuation is worth having. (gov.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Onward ticket requirement changed: from ~~(True, 'all', 'Visitors are expected to show a confirmed return or onward ticket and the address where they are staying — both are asked for on the arrival card.')~~ to not stated by any official source (required: false) (gov.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Proof of funds text changed: from ~~No published minimum. Officers occasionally ask longer-stay visitors how they will support themselves.~~ to No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for St Kitts and Nevis. (gov.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Immigration and customs (ED) form changed: from ('Every arriving passenger completes an immigration and customs declaration naming their address in the Federation, length of stay and dutiable goods. An online version has been introduced at times. Check with your airline before departure, and be ready to fill in the paper card handed out on board.', 'On arrival, or shortly before travel where the electronic form is offered') to Citizens and visitors must complete the online Immigration and Customs (ED) form at knatravelform.kn. Fill it in before you travel to speed up arrival; it can also be completed on arrival on your own phone using the airport's free wifi. (mofa.gov.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Currency declaration threshold changed: from ~~Cash worth about USD 10,000 or more (or the EC dollar equivalent) must be declared to Customs on arrival and departure. Confirm the current threshold before traveling with large sums.~~ to Cash or monetary instruments over USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) must be declared on the Immigration and Customs (ED) form. (knatravelform.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Passport validity changed: from ~~6 months on arrival~~ to 3 months beyond departure (Canada travel advice, updated 26 May 2026) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to not stated (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Travel insurance changed: from Not an entry condition, but private cover is advisable — serious cases are evacuated to Martinique, Barbados or Miami at the patient's expense, and diving and hiking injuries in the Pitons area are common claims. to Not an entry condition. The UK's travel advice says medical treatment in Saint Lucia can be expensive and serious cases may need emergency evacuation, so carry adequate travel health insurance; Tapion Hospital does not accept travel or foreign medical insurance as payment. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Onward ticket changed: from ~~Immigration routinely asks for a confirmed return or onward ticket and your accommodation address, and the length of stay granted is often matched to your departure date.~~ to Canada's travel advice says officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket and proof that you have a place to stay. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Proof of funds changed: from ~~No published minimum. Officers may ask how you will support yourself, particularly if you request a stay beyond the usual initial period.~~ to No minimum amount is published. Canada's travel advice says officials may ask for proof that you have sufficient funds for the duration of your stay. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Currency declaration changed: from Cash worth about USD 10,000 or more (or the EC dollar equivalent) must be declared to Customs on arrival and departure. Confirm the current threshold with Saint Lucia Customs before traveling with large sums. to Arriving passengers must declare currency exceeding the equivalent of USD 10,000 on the customs declaration form. (customs.gov.lc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Extension of stay changed: from ~~processing 1–10 business days; stay up to 180 days~~ to processing and maximum stay not stated (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Holy See passports: length of stay changed: from ~~42 days, extendable to 180~~ to not stated (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Business visa — fee, processing, validity, stay changed: from ~~fee not stated; 5–20 business days; valid 90 days; stay 30 days~~ to XCD 200; processing, validity and stay not stated (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to not stated (gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Travel insurance changed: from Travel insurance is not required for entry and is not checked at the border. It is still worth holding: the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital in Kingstown handles routine care, but serious cases are flown to Barbados, Trinidad or Miami, and a medical evacuation from the Grenadines is expensive. to No official source states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Cover is still worth holding: serious cases may need a medical evacuation, which is expensive. (gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Onward ticket changed: from required, visa-free arrivals: Immigration officers routinely ask visa-free visitors for a return or onward ticket and the address of your accommodation before granting the visitor's permit. Have both ready on the landing card. to not stated: No official source states an onward-ticket requirement for visitors. Immigration officers set the length of stay on arrival, so carrying proof of your return or onward travel is still sensible. (gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Proof of funds changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published. Officers may ask visitors to show they can support themselves for the stay, particularly for longer visits or when accommodation is not pre-booked.~~ to No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. (gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Currency declaration changed: from ~~Cash of XCD 10,000 or more (or the equivalent in another currency) must be declared to Customs on arrival and departure under the country's anti-money-laundering rules.~~ to No official source we could read states a cash-declaration threshold for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Ask Customs on arrival if you are carrying a large sum. (gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Samoa— Visitor permit extension: processing and length changed: from ~~3–10 business days; 60 days, extendable by 60~~ to procedure confirmed (form MPMC100, onward ticket, funds, accommodation); processing and length not published (null) (mpmc.gov.ws )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Samoa— Business Visitor Permit changed: from ~~embassy application; 5–20 business days; valid 90 days; stay 60 days, extendable by 60~~ to issued free on arrival with the arrival card; processing, validity and length not published (null) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Samoa— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to removed — no official source states a blank-page requirement (mpmc.gov.ws )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Samoa— Measles changed: from Following the 2019 measles epidemic, Samoa strongly encourages travelers to be fully vaccinated against measles, and health screening has been applied at the border at times of outbreak. Carry your vaccination record. to Samoa's Ministry of Health has no active travel advisories or health-related travel restrictions in place, and it publishes no measles vaccination requirement for visitors. After the 2019 measles epidemic, being up to date with MMR vaccination is sensible. (health.gov.ws )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Samoa— Travel insurance text changed: from ~~"Insurance is not required for entry"~~ to says plainly that no official source states a requirement (mpmc.gov.ws )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026San Marino— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026San Marino— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026San Marino— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026San Marino— Currency declaration threshold changed: from ~~EU €10,000 at Italy, plus San Marino's own €10,000 threshold~~ to EU €10,000 at the external border; no San Marino threshold found (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— US/UK/Schengen visa holders changed: from ~~Holders of a valid US, UK or Schengen visitor visa that has been used at least once may obtain a visa on arrival / tourist eVisa for Saudi Arabia.~~ to Holders of a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visa, and UK, US or EU permanent residents, are eligible for the Saudi tourist visa on arrival whatever their nationality. Older guidance required the visa to have been used at least once; the current Visit Saudi FAQ does not mention that condition. (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— FAQ: visa on arrival with a Western visa changed: from Yes. Holders of a valid US, UK or Schengen visa that has already been used at least once (or a UK/US/EU residence permit) can obtain a visa on arrival regardless of whether their nationality is on the eVisa list — a route often used by Indian, Pakistani and Filipino travelers. Confirm current conditions on visa.visitsaudi.com before flying. to Yes. Holders of a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visa, and UK, US or EU permanent residents, are eligible for a visa on arrival whether or not their nationality is on the eVisa list — a route often used by Indian, Pakistani and Filipino travelers. Older guidance required the visa to have been used once; the current official FAQ does not say so. Confirm current conditions on visa.visitsaudi.com before flying. (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— GCC residents changed: from ~~GCC residents with a residence permit valid for at least 3 more months can apply for the Saudi tourist eVisa regardless of nationality.~~ to GCC residents are eligible for the Saudi tourist visa whatever their nationality, issued as an eVisa or through an embassy; the Visa Requirements page checks eVisa eligibility. (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)