Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 3, 2026Yemen— Socotra tour visa processing, validity and stay changed: from ~~5-20 business days; valid 60 days; stay 30 days~~ to Not published (null) (mofa.gov.ye )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Yemen— Yellow fever certificate changed: from ~~required for travelers over 1 arriving from a risk country~~ to not required (entry removed) (wwwnc.cdc.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Yemen— Travel insurance changed: from No insurance is checked at the border, but comprehensive coverage including medical evacuation is essential, and most mainstream insurers exclude Yemen entirely because of the active conflict, so specialist cover is usually needed. to No official source makes insurance a condition of entry. The UK government advises against all travel to Yemen, and travel insurance can be invalidated by travelling against that advice, so check that any policy covers Yemen. Medical facilities away from the main towns are poor. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zambia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Zambia— Currency limits (text) changed: from ~~Travelers carrying more than about USD 5,000 (or the equivalent) in cash should declare it on arrival and departure. Confirm the current threshold with the Zambia Revenue Authority.~~ to Anyone bringing into or taking out of Zambia currency notes worth more than the equivalent of USD 5,000 must declare them on the prescribed form. Undeclared sums above that amount can be seized and forfeited. (commons.laws.africa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zambia— Travel insurance (text) changed: from ~~Not an entry requirement, but recommended — good private care exists in Lusaka, while safari areas rely on air evacuation.~~ to No official source we could find states whether travel insurance is required to enter Zambia. Good private care exists in Lusaka, while safari areas rely on air evacuation, so cover is worth having. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zambia— Kosovar row notes changed: from ~~A visa is required. Apply through the official Zambia Immigration e-services portal before travel; single-entry eVisas cover stays of up to 30 days, extendable in-country.~~ to No official source we could find states whether Kosovar passport holders need a visa: none of Zambia Immigration's three nationality lists (no visa, visa on arrival, visa before travel) names them. We show the stricter rule a visitor can act on — apply for an eVisa through the official e-services portal before travel — and confirm with Zambia Immigration. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zambia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Zambia— Taiwanese row notes changed: from ~~A visa is required. Apply through the official Zambia Immigration e-services portal before travel; single-entry eVisas cover stays of up to 30 days, extendable in-country.~~ to No official source we could find states whether Taiwanese passport holders need a visa: none of Zambia Immigration's three nationality lists (no visa, visa on arrival, visa before travel) names them. We show the stricter rule a visitor can act on — apply for an eVisa through the official e-services portal before travel — and confirm with Zambia Immigration. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zambia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Zimbabwe— Travel insurance changed: from ~~Not an entry requirement, but strongly recommended — medical facilities are limited outside Harare and serious cases are often evacuated to South Africa.~~ to No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entering Zimbabwe. Medical facilities are limited outside Harare and serious cases are often evacuated to South Africa, so cover that includes medical evacuation is advisable. (evisa.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zimbabwe— Onward ticket (was: required for visa applicants) changed: from ~~Immigration officers may ask visa-on-arrival visitors for evidence of onward or return travel and the address where they will stay.~~ to No official source states an onward or return ticket requirement for Zimbabwe. Airlines may still ask for one at check-in. (evisa.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zimbabwe— Proof of funds changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published; officers can ask visitors to show sufficient funds for their stay.~~ to No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Zimbabwe. (evisa.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Argentina— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Argentina— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bulgaria— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Bulgaria— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026El Salvador— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026El Salvador— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026El Salvador— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026El Salvador— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026El Salvador— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026El Salvador— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Equatorial Guinea— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Fiji— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Fiji— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Gambia— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Honduras— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Macau— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Malawi— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Malawi— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Malawi— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Mali— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Mali— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Mali— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Mali— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Mali— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Mali— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Myanmar— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Myanmar— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Myanmar— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Myanmar— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Nicaragua— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Peru— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Peru— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Peru— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Romania— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Romania— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Rwanda— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Rwanda— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Rwanda— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Rwanda— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Rwanda— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Rwanda— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Rwanda— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Samoa— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Samoa— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Samoa— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Timor-Leste— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Timor-Leste— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Timor-Leste— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Uzbekistan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Uzbekistan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Uzbekistan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Uzbekistan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Uzbekistan— official source URL updated
Oct 3, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— Embassy visa fee and validity changed: from ~~not published~~ to EUR 50 (EUR 58 with appointment and commission), valid 1 day to 3 months, collected 48 hours after enrolment (snedai.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Guinea-Bissau— eVisa and visa on arrival changed: from ~~eVisa and airport visa on arrival offered on 184 passport rows~~ to removed; embassy visa only (ireland.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Angola— Summary changed: from Since a 2023 presidential decree Angola waives visas for tourists from around 98 countries — including the EU, UK, US, China and Japan — for stays of up to 30 days per visit and 90 days per year. Everyone else applies for a pre-approved tourist eVisa collected on arrival, and a yellow fever certificate is required from all travelers. to Since a 2023 presidential decree Angola waives visas for tourists from around 100 countries — including the EU, UK, US, China and Japan — for stays of up to 30 days per visit and 90 days per year. Everyone else applies for a pre-approved tourist eVisa collected on arrival, and a yellow fever certificate is required from all travelers. (smevisa.gov.ao )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Angola— FAQ answer changed: from A passport valid 6 months with two blank pages, your yellow fever certificate, a return or onward ticket, and proof of accommodation and means for the stay. These apply to visa-free and visa-holding travelers alike. to Everyone needs a passport valid 6 months with two blank pages and a yellow fever certificate. eVisa applicants must also show a round-trip booking, accommodation and proof of means, and border officials may ask visa-free visitors for a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation too. (smevisa.gov.ao )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Armenia— FAQ answer changed: from ~~Visa-waiver nationalities may stay up to 180 days per calendar year in total. Longer stays require a residence permit from the migration authorities.~~ to Most visa-waiver nationalities may stay up to 180 days in total within any one-year period — a rolling twelve months, not the calendar year. Citizens of China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uruguay get up to 90 days under their own agreements. Longer stays require a residence permit from the migration authorities. (mfa.am )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Australia— Visitor visa (600) stay changed: from ~~90 days~~ to Up to 12 months (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Austria— FAQ answer changed: from Yes. All motorways and expressways require a vignette: roughly €12 for 10 days, €30 for 2 months or €104 for a year (prices adjusted annually), as a sticker or digital vignette. Driving without one brings an on-the-spot fine of about €120. to Yes. All motorways and expressways require a vignette: €12.80 for 10 days, €32 for 2 months or €106.80 for a year (2026 car prices), as a sticker or digital vignette. Driving without one means paying a €200 substitute toll on the spot. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahamas— Summary changed: from The Bahamas admits citizens of over 100 countries without a visa — normally 90 days, and up to eight months for US citizens — and requires everyone else to obtain a visa from a Bahamian mission before traveling. All arrivals complete an electronic immigration and customs declaration. to The Bahamas admits citizens of over 100 countries without a visa — normally 90 days, and up to eight months for US citizens — and requires everyone else to obtain a visa from a Bahamian mission before traveling. Every visitor presents a completed Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card at the border. (immigration.gov.bs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Barbados— FAQ answer changed: from Visa-free visitors are usually granted up to six months, though the officer decides based on your ticket and plans. Extensions are handled by the Immigration Department in Bridgetown for a fee, and must be requested before your current stamp expires. to It depends on your passport. US, Canadian, British and most Commonwealth visitors are usually granted up to six months; EU and Schengen citizens get 90 days in any 180-day period, and some nationalities 28 to 60 days. The officer decides the exact stay based on your ticket and plans. Extensions are handled by the Immigration Department in Bridgetown for a fee, and must be requested before your current stamp expires. (foreign.gov.bb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Belgium— Russia: visa type changed: from ~~none linked~~ to Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Belize— Summary changed: from Belize is visa-free for US, UK, EU, Canadian, Australian, CARICOM and most Commonwealth passports, with visitors stamped in for up to 30 days and monthly extensions available for a fee. Other nationalities need a consular visa — though holders of a valid multiple-entry US visa are generally exempted. to Belize is visa-free for US, UK, EU, Canadian, Australian, CARICOM and most Commonwealth passports, with visitors stamped in for up to 30 days and monthly extensions available for a fee. Other nationalities need a consular visa — though holders of a valid multiple-entry US, Canadian or Schengen visa, or of a US or Canadian permanent residence card, are exempt for visits of up to 30 days. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Belize— Vaccinations changed: from ~~Yellow fever: recommended~~ to none listed (neither required nor recommended) (wwwnc.cdc.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bhutan— Summary changed: from Everyone except citizens of India, Bangladesh and the Maldives needs a Bhutan visa, applied for online (US$40) directly or through a licensed tour operator, and every visitor pays the Sustainable Development Fee — US$100 per person per night for most foreigners. Indian nationals instead obtain an entry permit and pay a lower daily fee. to Everyone except citizens of India needs a Bhutan visa, applied for online (US$40) directly or through a licensed tour operator (Bangladeshi and Maldivian citizens can also get theirs on arrival), and every visitor pays the Sustainable Development Fee — US$100 per person per night for most foreigners. Indian nationals instead obtain an entry permit and pay a lower daily fee. (doi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bhutan— FAQ answer changed: from Yes, unless you hold an Indian, Bangladeshi or Maldivian passport. Everyone else applies online at immi.gov.bt — directly or through a licensed tour operator — paying a US$40 visa fee plus the Sustainable Development Fee, and the visa is issued for your exact travel dates before arrival. to Yes, unless you hold an Indian passport (Indian nationals need an entry permit instead). Bangladeshi and Maldivian citizens can get the visa on arrival, though applying online beforehand is recommended. Everyone else applies online at immi.gov.bt — directly or through a licensed tour operator — paying a US$40 visa fee plus the Sustainable Development Fee, and the visa is issued for your exact travel dates before arrival. (doi.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bolivia— FAQ answer changed: from ~~Processing takes up to 10 minutes at the border~~ to Processing takes about 10 to 30 minutes at the border (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Passport row notes (96 passports) changed: from ~~A short-stay visa (type C) from a Bosnian embassy or consulate is required. Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa can instead enter visa-free for up to 30 days within the visa's validity.~~ to A short-stay visa (type C) from a Bosnian embassy or consulate is required. Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, EU or US visa, or of a residence permit from one of those, can instead enter visa-free for up to 30 days at a time (90 in any 180), within the visa's or permit's validity. (mvp.gov.ba )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Passport row notes (3 passports) changed: from A short-stay visa (type C) from a Bosnian embassy or consulate is required. A temporary exemption let holders of ordinary passports stay up to 60 days without a visa between 1 June and 30 September 2026; stays after 30 September 2026 need a visa. Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa can instead enter visa-free for up to 30 days within the visa's validity. to A short-stay visa (type C) from a Bosnian embassy or consulate is required. A temporary exemption let holders of ordinary passports stay up to 60 days without a visa between 1 June and 30 September 2026; stays after 30 September 2026 need a visa. Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, EU or US visa, or of a residence permit from one of those, can instead enter visa-free for up to 30 days at a time (90 in any 180), within the visa's or permit's validity. (mvp.gov.ba )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— FAQ answer changed: from Yes — holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa can enter visa-free for up to 30 days (within the visa's validity), without applying for a Bosnian visa. Single-entry visas do not qualify; confirm details with a Bosnian mission before travel. to Yes — holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa (or an EU or US one, or a residence permit from any of those) can enter visa-free for up to 30 days at a time, and 90 days in any 180, within the visa's validity, without applying for a Bosnian visa. Single-entry visas do not qualify; confirm details with a Bosnian mission before travel. (mvp.gov.ba )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Tip changed: from Your stay must be registered with the authorities within 48 hours of arrival. Hotels do it automatically; if you are staying in a private apartment, make sure your host registers you — checks can happen on departure. to If you stay more than three days, your stay must be registered with the authorities within 48 hours of arrival. Hotels do it automatically; if you are staying in a private apartment, make sure your host registers you — checks can happen on departure. (mvp.gov.ba )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— Summary changed: from Brunei waives visas in tiers — 90 days for US, Canadian and European passports, 30 days for several Asian, Gulf and European nationalities, and 14 days for most ASEAN neighbors — while Australians and four Gulf nationalities obtain a visa on arrival and most other travelers apply in advance through a Bruneian mission or the e-Visa service. to Brunei waives visas in tiers — 90 days for US, Canadian and European passports, 30 days for several Asian, Gulf and European nationalities, and 14 days for most ASEAN neighbors — while Australians and four Gulf nationalities obtain a visa on arrival and most other travelers apply in advance for a visit visa through a Bruneian mission. (mfa.gov.bn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— FAQ answer changed: from Many visitors do not. US, Canadian and EU passport holders get 90 days visa-free, the UK 90 days, several Asian, Gulf and European nationalities get 30 days, and most ASEAN neighbors get 14 days. Australians and four Gulf nationalities obtain a visa on arrival, and remaining nationalities apply in advance through a Bruneian mission or the e-Visa service. to Many visitors do not. US, Canadian and EU passport holders get 90 days visa-free, the UK 90 days, several Asian, Gulf and European nationalities get 30 days, and most ASEAN neighbors get 14 days. Australians and four Gulf nationalities obtain a visa on arrival, and remaining nationalities apply in advance for a visit visa through a Bruneian mission — no official Brunei source describes an online e-Visa. (mfa.gov.bn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bulgaria— Russia row visa type changed: from ~~none~~ to Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Cabo Verde— FAQ answer changed: from EU, UK and several other European citizens enter visa-free for up to 30 days under the 2019 visa-waiver, and ECOWAS citizens enter freely. Many other nationalities, including US travelers who stay beyond the waiver arrangements, can obtain a tourist visa on arrival at international airports for CVE 5,000 (about EUR 45), or CVE 2,500 if requested in advance on EASE. Since 1 January 2026, nationals of 91 countries on the government's list must get a visa from a Cabo Verde embassy before travel, including for transit. Everyone must pre-register on the EASE platform first. to EU, UK and several other European citizens enter visa-free for up to 30 days under the 2019 visa-waiver, and ECOWAS citizens enter freely. Many other nationalities, including US travelers, can obtain a tourist visa on arrival at international airports for CVE 5,000 (about EUR 45), or CVE 2,500 if requested in advance on EASE. Since 1 January 2026, nationals of 91 countries on the government's list must get a visa from a Cabo Verde embassy before travel, including for transit. Everyone must pre-register on the EASE platform first. (ease.gov.cv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Chile— FAQ answer changed: from Most visitors do not. Citizens of the EU and Schengen states, the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel, South Africa and virtually all of South and Central America enter visa-free for up to 90 days as tourists; Singapore passport holders get 30 days. Everyone else applies for a consular tourist visa at a Chilean consulate before traveling. to Most visitors do not. Citizens of the EU and Schengen states, the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel, South Africa and most of Latin America enter visa-free for up to 90 days as tourists; Singapore, Malaysian, Macao and Belizean passport holders get 30 days and Indonesians 60. Everyone else applies for a consular tourist visa at a Chilean consulate before traveling. (consulado.gob.cl )(opens in a new tab)