Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— tips.eastern-conflict rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK advises against all travel to parts of the east, including North Kivu with Goma, Ituri and Bukavu in South Kivu, and Canada, which advises against all travel to the DRC, says armed groups control Goma and Bukavu. to The UK advises against all travel to several provinces, including North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri, and says the armed group M23 and Rwanda Defence Forces have captured Goma and Bukavu. Canada, which advises against all travel to the DRC, says armed groups control the towns of Goma and Bukavu. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— tips.yellow-card-both-ways rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter the DRC, and may need one for onward travel to some other countries.~~ to The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter the DRC, and that you may need one for onward travel to some other countries because of the risk of yellow fever in the DRC. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— tips.usd-cash rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says shopkeepers and exchange dealers require undamaged US dollar notes printed after 2009, and the UK says cash is needed outside Kinshasa and other cities.~~ to Canada's travel advice says shopkeepers and foreign exchange dealers require US dollar notes in good condition, printed after 2009, and the UK says cash is needed for transactions outside Kinshasa and other cities. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— tips.photography rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Canada's travel advice says photographing government buildings, airports or military installations is forbidden under penalty of arrest or detention, and advises asking permission before taking people's photos. to Canada's travel advice says it is forbidden, under penalty of arrest or detention, to take photographs of government buildings, airports and military installations. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— tips.two-timezones (deleted) changed: from ~~The CIA World Factbook says the DRC has two time zones, and that Kinshasa is on UTC+1.~~ to (item removed) (cia.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter the DRC, and that you may need one for onward travel to some other countries because of the yellow fever risk in the DRC. to The UK government says that to enter the DRC you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination, and that you may need one for onward travel to some other countries because of the risk of yellow fever in the DRC. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Tourist visa applicants travelling without a tour agency or private host must provide proof of sufficient funds for the trip. No amount is published.~~ to The DRC Embassy in Washington says tourists not using a tourist agency or private host must provide proof of sufficient funds for the trip. No official source we could read states an amount. (ambadrcusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Any sum worth more than USD 10,000 must be declared on arrival, and any foreign currency must be declared on departure.~~ to Canada's travel advice says you must declare any sum equivalent to more than US$10,000 on arrival, and any foreign currency on exit. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says photographing government buildings, airports or military installations is forbidden, under penalty of arrest or detention.~~ to Canada's travel advice says it is forbidden, under penalty of arrest or detention, to photograph government buildings, airports and military installations. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— countryFacts.payments rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK says credit cards are accepted only in a limited number of places in Kinshasa and other cities, that US dollars are widely used alongside the Congolese franc, and that cash is needed elsewhere. Canada describes a cash-based economy and says shopkeepers and exchange dealers require undamaged, recent dollar notes printed after 2009. to The UK says credit cards are accepted only in a limited number of places in Kinshasa and other cities, that US dollars are widely used alongside the local currency, and that cash is needed for transactions elsewhere. Canada says the DRC is a cash-based economy and that shopkeepers and foreign exchange dealers require US dollar notes in good condition, printed after 2009. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— countryFacts.safety rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Canada advises against all travel to the DRC, citing the fragile security situation and an Ebola outbreak. The UK advises against all travel to North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, Haut-Uélé, Maniema, Tanganyika and Haut-Lomami provinces, the Kwamouth territory of Mai-Ndombe and within 50 km of the Central African Republic border. It says armed groups are active in eastern DRC, where M23 rebels have captured Goma and Bukavu. In Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and other cities the UK says foreign nationals are at particular risk of street robbery. to Canada says to avoid all travel to the DRC due to the fragile security situation and the outbreak of Ebola disease. The UK advises against all travel to the provinces of Haut-Uélé, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Maniema, Tanganyika and Haut-Lomami, the Kwamouth territory of Mai-Ndombe and within 50km of the Central African Republic border. It says the armed group M23 and Rwanda Defence Forces have captured Goma and Bukavu, and that foreign nationals are at particular risk of street robbery in Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and other urban centres. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The CIA World Factbook gives a dry season from April to October south of the Equator and from December to February north of it; Canada's travel advice puts the rainy season at November to March in the south and April to October in the north. to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit the DRC. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from April to October in the north and from November to March in the south. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— countryFacts.driving rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Democratic Republic of the Congo is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. to The UN treaty records list the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (succession, 6 March 1961) and to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 25 July 1977). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— countryFacts.driving.idp rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Democratic Republic of the Congo is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to The UN treaty records list the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (succession, 6 March 1961) and to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 25 July 1977). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from USD 50 non-refundable administrative fee plus USD 250 for the eVisa. The 7-day airport visa (VAP) it entitles you to costs a further USD 90, payable at the port of entry. Processing takes 72 hours from receipt of the application. to USD 300, of which USD 50 is the administrative fee, which is not refundable, and USD 250 the price of the eVisa itself. The 7-day airport visa (VAP) it entitles you to costs a further USD 90, payable at the entry point. Processing takes 72 hours from receipt of the application. (evisa.gouv.cd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— visaTypes.embassy-tourist.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Embassy in Washington: USD 100 for a single-entry visa valid one month, USD 135 for two months and USD 400 for six; multiple-entry visas cost USD 120, 150, 160 or 450 for one, two, three or six months. The embassy says that under a DRC–US agreement, visas for American citizens travelling for tourism, study or business are valid for 2 years and cost USD 185. Tourists include a notarized invitation from a tourism agency or private host, or a notarized letter with their hotel reservation. to Embassy in Washington: USD 100 for a single-entry visa valid one month, USD 135 for two months and USD 400 for six; multiple-entry visas cost USD 120, 150, 160 or 450 for one, two, three or six months. The embassy says that under a DRC–US agreement, visas for American citizens travelling for tourism, study and business are valid for 2 years and cost USD 185, and that tourists must include a notarized letter of invitation from a tourism agency or private host, or a notarized letter giving their trip details and hotel reservation. (ambadrcusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— extension-of-stay: method evidence changed: from ~~Application/interview with Inspector-in-Charge of Immigration in person~~ to Applications for Extension of Stay must be submitted before the expiration of time given at the Port of Entry. (dominica.gov.dm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— summary rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Dominica's government lists who does not need a visa: citizens of Commonwealth countries, CARICOM member states, the United States and the European countries it names may enter for a period not exceeding six months, and those of a second list of countries, among them France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the People's Republic of China, for a period not exceeding three months. Any in-transit passenger or bona fide tourist with a return ticket who satisfies the Immigration Officer that they do not intend to stay more than twenty-one days also needs no visa. to Dominica's government lists who does not need a visa: persons from Commonwealth countries, CARICOM member states, the United States and the European countries it names may enter for a period not exceeding six months, and those from a second list of countries, among them France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the People's Republic of China, for a period not exceeding three months. Any in-transit passenger or bona fide tourist with a return ticket who satisfies the Immigration Officer that they do not intend to remain more than twenty-one days also needs no visa. (dominica.gov.dm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— faq.do-i-need-a-visa rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Dominica's government lists who does not need a visa. Citizens of Commonwealth countries, CARICOM member states, the United States and the European countries it names may enter for up to six months, and those of a second list, among them France, Germany, the United Kingdom and China, for up to three months. Any in-transit passenger or bona fide tourist with a return ticket who satisfies the Immigration Officer that they do not intend to stay more than 21 days also needs no visa. to Dominica's government lists who does not need a visa. Persons from Commonwealth countries, CARICOM member states, the United States and the European countries it names may enter for a period not exceeding six months, and those from a second list, among them France, Germany, the United Kingdom and China, for a period not exceeding three months. Any in-transit passenger or bona fide tourist with a return ticket who satisfies the Immigration Officer that they do not intend to remain more than 21 days also needs no visa, as do passengers on tourist vessels. (dominica.gov.dm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— faq.how-long-can-i-stay rewritten to its official sentences changed: from It depends on your nationality. Dominica's list allows up to six months for citizens of Commonwealth countries, CARICOM member states, the United States and the European countries it names, up to three months for those of its second list, among them France, Germany, the United Kingdom and China, and up to 21 days for an in-transit passenger or bona fide tourist with a return ticket. Extensions are applied for in person, by interview with the Inspector-in-Charge of Immigration, before the time given at the port of entry runs out. to It depends on your nationality. Dominica's list allows a period not exceeding six months for persons from Commonwealth countries, CARICOM member states, the United States and the European countries it names, three months for those of its second list, among them France, Germany, the United Kingdom and China, and twenty-one days for an in-transit passenger or bona fide tourist with a return ticket. Applications for an extension of stay are made by application/interview with the Inspector-in-Charge of Immigration in person, before the time given at the port of entry expires. (dominica.gov.dm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— faq.dominica-vs-dr rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~No. The Commonwealth of Dominica and the Dominican Republic are different countries with separate entry rules; this page covers the Commonwealth of Dominica.~~ to No. The Commonwealth of Dominica and the Dominican Republic are separate countries; WHO's country list, for example, gives each its own entry. This page covers the Commonwealth of Dominica. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— faq.return-ticket rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Yes. The Government of Dominica lists a valid return ticket and a local address among its entry requirements. Canada's travel advice says you must present proof of onward travel or a return ticket to enter Dominica. to Yes. The Government of Dominica lists a valid return ticket and sufficient funds to sustain oneself for the intended stay as entry requirements. Canada's travel advice says you must present proof of onward travel or a return ticket to enter Dominica. (dominica.gov.dm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— tips.driving-permit rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Traffic drives on the left. The Government of Canada says visitors must buy a temporary Dominican driving permit, valid for 30 days, available at the airports, car rental firms, the Traffic and Licensing Department on High Street in Roseau and the Portsmouth Police Station. The UK Foreign Office warns that roads are sometimes narrow and in poor condition. to The Government of Canada says traffic drives on the left and that visitors must buy a temporary Dominican driving permit, valid for 30 days, available at local airports, car rental firms, the Traffic and Licensing Department on High Street in Roseau and the Portsmouth Police Station. The UK Foreign Office says roads are sometimes narrow and in poor condition. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— tips.hurricane-hiking rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The Government of Canada advises never hiking alone, hiring an experienced guide from a reputable company, staying informed about the weather and not venturing off marked trails. Swimming in the Boiling Lake in Morne Trois Pitons National Park is prohibited. to The Government of Canada advises never hiking alone, always hiring an experienced guide from a reputable company, staying informed about the weather and not venturing off marked trails, and says swimming in the Boiling Lake in Morne Trois Pitons National Park is prohibited. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— entryRequirements.onwardTicket rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The government lists a valid return ticket and a local address among the entry requirements for Dominica.~~ to The Government of Dominica lists a valid return ticket among the entry requirements for Dominica. (dominica.gov.dm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Visitors must have sufficient funds to support themselves for the length of their intended stay. No fixed amount is published.~~ to The Government of Dominica lists sufficient funds to sustain oneself for the length of the intended stay among its entry requirements. No official source we could read states an amount. (dominica.gov.dm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— entryRequirements.declarations.immigration-customs-form rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Complete the Online Immigration and Customs Declaration (ED) card at edcard.dominica.gov.dm, no more than three days before travel. Save or print the confirmation with its QR code and show it with your passport at the port of entry when asked. to Dominica's Online Embarkation and Disembarkation (ED) card at edcard.dominica.gov.dm should be submitted no more than three days before travel. You receive a confirmation with a QR code to save or print and present with your passport, on request, to the Immigration and Customs authorities at the port of entry. (edcard.dominica.gov.dm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says there are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Dominica, and that you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.~~ to The UK government says it is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The Government of Canada notes that customs may enforce strict regulations on the import or export of certain items, including business equipment, food and beverages, and chemicals. It is illegal for anyone, including children, to wear camouflage clothing or carry items made of camouflage material. to The Government of Canada says customs authorities may enforce strict regulations on the import or export of certain items, including business equipment, food and beverages, and chemicals, and that it is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in army or camouflage clothing or to carry items made of camouflage material. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— countryFacts.safety rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office says the crime rate in Dominica is low, but you could be at risk walking alone away from the main roads, particularly after dark. Canada's travel advice says petty crime such as pickpocketing, purse snatching and theft from vehicles occurs, and that crime typically increases during Carnival and the World Creole Music Festival. The UK Foreign Office says the hurricane season normally runs from June to November. to The UK Foreign Office says the crime rate in Dominica is low, but you could be at risk walking alone away from the main roads, particularly after dark. Canada's travel advice says petty crime such as pickpocketing, purse snatching and theft from vehicles occurs, and that crime typically increases during Carnival and the World Creole Music Festival. The UK says the hurricane season normally runs from June to November. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office says the hurricane season normally runs from June to November, and that tropical storms and hurricanes can develop suddenly. Canada's travel advice says road conditions can deteriorate significantly during and after heavy rain, and that the main road from Douglas-Charles Airport is prone to landslides. to The UK Foreign Office says the hurricane season normally runs from June to November, and that tropical storms and hurricanes can develop suddenly and unexpectedly. Canada's travel advice says road conditions can deteriorate significantly during and after heavy rains, and that the main road from Douglas-Charles Airport is prone to landslides. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— visaTypes.extension-of-stay.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from For non-CARICOM nationals extending by one to three months; EC$50 for less than one month. CARICOM nationals pay EC$25 (under a month) or EC$50 (one to three months). Paid at the Treasury Department after an interview with the Inspector-in-Charge of Immigration. to For non-CARICOM nationals extending by one to three months; EC $50.00 for less than one month. CARICOM nationals pay EC $25.00 (less than one month) or EC $50.00 (one to three months). Paid at the Treasury Department after the interview with the Inspector-in-Charge of Immigration. (dominica.gov.dm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026El Salvador— onwardTicket requirement changed: from ~~{"required":true,"appliesTo":"all"}~~ to {"required":null,"appliesTo":null} (migracion.gob.sv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026El Salvador— proofOfFunds requirement changed: from ~~{"required":true,"appliesTo":"all"}~~ to {"required":null,"appliesTo":null} (migracion.gob.sv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— summary rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Ethiopia's official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.et) offers a single-entry tourist eVisa, of 30 or 90 days, to citizens of all countries and lists the nationalities that can also get a tourist visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole airport; citizens of Kenya and Djibouti with a valid passport can enter without a visa. to Ethiopia's Immigration and Citizenship Service says citizens of all countries are eligible for its tourist eVisa (evisa.gov.et), an electronic single-entry visa of 30 or 90 days, and that Ethiopia has launched a visa-on-arrival service for tourists from the countries it lists. It says citizens of Kenya and Djibouti who have a valid passport can enter Ethiopia without a visa. (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— faq.do-i-need-visa rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Yes, unless you are a citizen of Kenya or Djibouti: the Immigration and Citizenship Service says citizens of those two countries with a valid passport can enter without a visa. Everyone else can apply for the official tourist eVisa at evisa.gov.et, and some nationalities can also get a tourist visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole airport. to Yes, unless you are a citizen of Kenya or Djibouti: the Immigration and Citizenship Service says citizens of those two countries who have a valid passport can enter without a visa. Citizens of all countries are eligible for the tourist eVisa at evisa.gov.et, and Ethiopia has launched a visa-on-arrival service for tourists from the countries listed on that site. (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— faq.how-to-get-evisa rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Apply online at evisa.gov.et with a scanned colour copy of your passport and a colour passport-sized photo. The Tourist Visa page lists a single-entry eVisa for up to 30 days (USD 62) or up to 90 days (USD 152), and says that under normal circumstances processing takes 3 days. to Apply online at evisa.gov.et. The Tourist Visa page asks for a recent passport-size photo and a passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry, lists a single-entry eVisa of 30 days (USD 62) or 90 days (USD 152), and says that under normal circumstances processing takes 3 days. The UK government says to provide a scanned colour copy of your passport and a colour passport-sized photo. (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— faq.visa-on-arrival rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Yes, if your nationality is on the list. The Immigration and Citizenship Service lists the nationalities eligible for a tourist visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, among them the US, UK, Canada, EU states, China and India; the full list is on evisa.gov.et under Tourist Visa (On Arrival). Every nationality can also apply for the eVisa online before travel. to Ethiopia's Immigration and Citizenship Service says it has launched a visa-on-arrival service for tourists from the countries listed on evisa.gov.et under Tourist Visa (On Arrival); the list begins with Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Austria and Australia. Citizens of all countries are also eligible for the tourist eVisa online. (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— faq.is-it-safe rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to the Tigray, Amhara and Gambela regions and to parts of Afar, Oromia and Somali. The Government of Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel to Ethiopia due to civil unrest, violence, fuel shortages, armed conflict and crime; it says this advisory excludes Addis Ababa, where you should exercise a high degree of caution. to The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to the Tigray, Amhara and Gambela regions and to parts of Afar, Oromia, Somali and Benishangul-Gumuz. The Government of Canada says to avoid non-essential travel to Ethiopia due to civil unrest, violence, fuel shortages, armed conflict and crime, and that this advisory excludes Addis Ababa, where you should exercise a high degree of caution. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— faq.yellow-fever rewritten to its official sentences changed: from WHO lists Ethiopia as requiring a certificate from travellers aged 9 months or over who arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country. to WHO lists Ethiopia as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— tips.regional-conflict rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela and to parts of Afar, Oromia and Somali.~~ to The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela and to parts of Afar, Oromia, Somali and Benishangul-Gumuz, and says all civilian flights to and from Tigray region were suspended on 22 September 2026. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— tips.evisa-official-site rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Apply only at evisa.gov.et: the Immigration and Citizenship Service warns that fraudulent lookalike websites exist and that applications or payments made through them are not accepted. The portal lists the nationalities that can get a tourist visa on arrival. to Apply only at evisa.gov.et: the Immigration and Citizenship Service warns that fraud websites with a similar look exist, that the Ethiopian Government has no agreement with their owners, and that applications submitted or payments made through them are not acceptable. (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— tips.altitude rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says Addis Ababa is about 2,500 m above sea level and that high-altitude illness may occur.~~ to Canada's travel advice says Addis Ababa is located about 2,500 metres above sea level and that high-altitude illnesses may occur at high altitudes. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— entryRequirements.passportValidity rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Your passport must have at least six months left after the date you plan to enter Ethiopia.~~ to Ethiopia's eVisa site asks for a passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia, and the UK government says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive and be machine-readable. (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~WHO lists Ethiopia as requiring a yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers aged 9 months or over who arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to WHO lists Ethiopia as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office says you must declare cash over USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) when entering or leaving Ethiopia, or over USD 500 when entering by land, and must show the declaration form to leave with more than these amounts. It says you may carry up to 3,000 birr in or out (10,000 birr when travelling to Djibouti), and cash over the limits can be seized. to The UK government says you must declare any cash over 10,000 US dollars (or the equivalent) when you enter or leave Ethiopia, or over 500 US dollars when entering through a land border, and that to leave with cash above these amounts you must show the customs declaration form you got on entry. It says you can carry up to 3,000 birr in or out (up to 10,000 birr when travelling to Djibouti), and that cash above the legal limits can be seized. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says it is illegal to import or export satellite phones, binoculars or drones without prior approval from the Customs and Information Network and Security Agency.~~ to The UK government says it is illegal to import or export satellite phones, binoculars or drones to or from Ethiopia without prior approval from the Customs and Information Network and Security Agency. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Canada's travel advice says exchanging money on the black market is illegal and can lead to heavy fines or detention, and to exchange foreign currency only at banks or official foreign exchange offices. The UK Foreign Office adds that without a receipt you are unlikely to be able to change leftover birr back. to Canada's travel advice says exchanging money on the black market is illegal and could lead to heavy fines or detention, and to exchange foreign currency only at banks or official foreign exchange offices. The UK government says that without a receipt you are unlikely to be able to change leftover birr back. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— countryFacts.payments rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office describes Ethiopia as a cash-based society: card payments and ATMs are limited and unreliable, especially outside cities, so get enough cash before leaving them.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says Ethiopia is a cash-based society, that banking facilities including card payments and ATMs are limited and unreliable, especially outside cities, and to make sure you have enough cash before leaving cities. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— countryFacts.safety rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK advises against all travel to the Tigray, Amhara and Gambela regions, to parts of Afar (within 20km of the Eritrean border and 50km of the Tigray boundary), Oromia, Somali and Benishangul-Gumuz, and to most land border areas, and against all but essential travel to the rest of Afar and Benishangul-Gumuz and to further parts of Oromia and Somali. It says all civilian flights to and from Tigray were suspended on 22 September 2026, that kidnapping is widespread in parts of the country, with incidents in the Oromia, Amhara and Somali regions, and that mugging is on the rise. to The UK advises against all travel to the Tigray, Amhara and Gambela regions, to within 20km of the border with Eritrea and 50km of the boundary with Tigray in Afar, and to parts of Oromia, Somali and Benishangul-Gumuz, and against all but essential travel to the rest of Afar and Benishangul-Gumuz. It says all civilian flights to and from Tigray were suspended on 22 September 2026, that kidnapping is widespread in parts of the country, with incidents in the Oromia, Amhara and Somali regions, and that mugging is on the rise. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the rainy season normally runs from June to September, when seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and mudslides and landslides can make roads impassable.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the rainy season normally extends from June to September, when seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and roads may become impassable due to mudslides and landslides. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— countryFacts.driving rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Ethiopia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK Foreign Office says a UK driving licence can be used for up to 2 weeks; to drive for longer, you apply to the Ethiopian Ministry of Transport and Logistics for an Ethiopian licence. to The UN treaty records list Ethiopia as a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 25 August 2021). The UK Foreign Office says a UK driving licence can be used for up to 2 weeks, and that to drive for longer you contact the Ethiopian Ministry of Transport and Logistics to apply for an Ethiopian driving licence. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— countryFacts.driving.idp rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Ethiopia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to The UN treaty records list Ethiopia as a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 25 August 2021). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— visaTypes.evisa-30.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Single entry. e-Visa application fees are not refundable. The Tourist Visa page also lists a single-entry 90-day eVisa for USD 152. The page says that under normal circumstances the processing time for a Tourist Visa is 3 days. to Single entry. The Tourist Visa page also lists a single-entry 90-day eVisa for USD 152, and says that under normal circumstances the processing time for a Tourist Visa is 3 days. (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ethiopia— visaTypes.embassy-tourist.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Embassy of Ethiopia in Washington, DC: USD 60 single entry, USD 150 multiple entries, paid by money order.~~ to Embassy of Ethiopia in Washington, DC: USD 60 for a single entry and USD 150 for multiple entries, paid by money order payable to the Embassy of Ethiopia. (consular.ethiopianembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— summary rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Guyana grants CARICOM nationals a definite entry of six months under a CARICOM Heads of Government decision. The Foreign Ministry lists the countries whose nationals do not require visas to enter Guyana, some only for diplomatic or official passports, and gives a period of 90 or 30 days for some of them; no official page we could read states the rule for passports that are not on its list. to CARICOM Heads of Government welcomed Guyana's implementation of the decision that CARICOM nationals travelling to other Member States be granted a definite entry of six months. Guyana's Foreign Ministry lists the countries whose nationals do not require visas to enter Guyana, some only for diplomatic or official passports and some for 90 or 30 days; for passport holders who require a visa and may be unable to apply at a Guyanese mission, its advisory says visas will be issued on arrival. (caricom.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— faq.do-i-need-visa rewritten to its official sentences changed: from It depends on your passport. CARICOM nationals are granted a definite entry of six months. The Foreign Ministry's list of countries whose nationals do not require visas (updated 17 July 2025) names, among others, the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, France and Italy with no period stated; Albania, Brazil and Peru for 90 days; and South Korea, Singapore and South Africa for a period not exceeding 30 days. Guatemala is listed only for diplomatic or official passports and holders of a US Permanent Resident Card or a valid US, Canadian or Schengen visa. The UK government says British visitors can normally stay for 30 days. Germany and Poland are not on the list, and no official page we could read states what applies to passports that are not on it. to It depends on your passport. CARICOM nationals are granted a definite entry of six months. The Foreign Ministry's list of countries whose nationals do not require visas (updated 17 July 2025) names, among others, the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, France and Italy with no period stated; Albania, Brazil and Peru for 90 days; and South Korea, Singapore and South Africa for a period not exceeding 30 days. Guatemala is listed only for holders of diplomatic or official passports and holders of a US Permanent Resident Card or a valid US, Canadian or Schengen visa. The UK government says British visitors can normally stay for 30 days. Germany and Poland are not on the list, and no official page we could read states what applies to passports that are not on it. (caricom.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— faq.caricom-free-movement rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Under a CARICOM Heads of Government decision that Guyana has implemented, nationals of other member states are granted a definite entry of six months. Guyana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says its Free Movement of Skills certificate lets a qualifying CARICOM national seek work or work in CARICOM member states other than The Bahamas, Montserrat and Haiti without a work permit. to CARICOM Heads of Government welcomed Guyana's implementation of the decision that CARICOM nationals travelling to other Member States be granted a definite entry of six months, subject to the right of Member States to reject undesirable persons and to prevent persons from becoming a charge on public funds. (caricom.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— faq.yellow-fever-required rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Only if you are arriving from, or have spent more than 4 hours transiting through the airport of, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission — then a certificate is required from age 1. WHO lists Guyana itself among the countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. to WHO lists Guyana as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who transited more than 4 hours through the airport of such a country, and lists Guyana itself as a country at risk of yellow fever transmission. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— faq.visa-on-arrival rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The Foreign Ministry's advisory says that for persons travelling from countries whose passport holders require a visa to enter Guyana and who may be unable to apply at any of Guyana's missions or consulates, visas will be issued on arrival. Immigration Support Services takes the visitor application online, with a mandatory letter requesting a visa on arrival. to The Foreign Ministry's advisory says that for persons travelling from countries whose passport holders require a visa to enter Guyana and who may be unable to apply at any of Guyana's missions or consulates, visas will be issued on arrival. Immigration Support Services takes the visitor visa application online, with a mandatory letter requesting a visa on arrival. (minfor.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— faq.extend-stay rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Yes. Apply to Immigration Support Services (Ministry of Home Affairs) with a letter requesting the extension and evidence of funds for the longer stay. Each extension is for three months and at most two are granted; the processing fee is GYD 5,125 (GYD 28,700 if an extension of more than three months is granted). to Yes. Immigration Support Services takes extension applications with a letter to its Head requesting the extension and evidence of finance to cover the extended stay. It says each extension is for three months, that a maximum of two are granted, and that the processing fee is GYD 5,125 (GYD 28,700 if the extension granted exceeds three months). (eservices.iss.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— faq.safe-to-visit rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK government's travel advice says attacks and muggings, sometimes with knives or firearms, occur in broad daylight but are more common at night, and names Stabroek Market, Tiger Bay, Albouystown and Sophia in Georgetown among the areas affected; it suggests arranging a car or taxi booked by your hotel or with a licensed operator. Canada's travel advice says travel to the interior is not safe because of low police presence, and the FCDO says medical facilities are very limited, even in Georgetown. to The UK government's travel advice says attacks and muggings, sometimes with knives or firearms, have occurred in broad daylight but are more common at night, names Stabroek Market, Tiger Bay, Albouystown and Sophia in Georgetown among the areas affected, and suggests arranging a car or taxi booked by your hotel or with a licensed operator. Canada's travel advice says travel to the interior is not safe due to low police presence, and the UK says medical facilities are very limited, even in Georgetown. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— tips.left-hand-driving rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Vehicles drive on the left in Guyana. Canada's travel advice says road conditions and road safety are poor throughout the country, roads are poorly lit, and roaming livestock are a hazard; it advises avoiding driving at night. to Canada's travel advice says vehicles drive on the left, that road conditions and road safety are poor throughout the country, that roads are poorly lit and roaming livestock pose a further hazard, and advises avoiding driving at night. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— tips.cash-country rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Canada's travel advice says to carry enough cash for your anticipated expenses, to exchange foreign currency only at banks, hotels and established exchange bureaus (cambios), and that only major hotels accept credit cards. The UK government's travel advice says to go inside the exchange office or shop rather than change money on the street. to Canada's travel advice says to carry enough cash to cover anticipated expenses, to exchange foreign currency only at banks, hotels and established money exchange bureaus (cambios), and that only major hotels accept credit cards. The UK government's travel advice says to go inside the money exchange or shop rather than exchange money on the street. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— tips.permitted-stay rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK government's travel advice says visitors can normally stay for 30 days, and that the Guyanese authorities can arrest visitors who overstay or abuse the conditions of their stay, with a one-year prison sentence, a fine of up to 50,000 Guyana dollars and deportation at your own expense. Immigration Support Services says it grants at most two extensions of stay, each for three months. Canada's travel advice says to make sure your passport is stamped on arrival. to The UK government's travel advice says visitors can normally stay for 30 days, and that the Guyanese authorities can arrest visitors who overstay or abuse the conditions of their stay, with a possible one-year prison sentence, a fine of up to 50,000 Guyana dollars and deportation at your own expense. Immigration Support Services says it grants a maximum of two extensions of stay, each of three months. Canada's travel advice says to ensure that authorities stamp your passport on arrival. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— tips.yellow-fever-card rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission, and WHO lists Guyana itself among the countries with that risk.~~ to The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk, and WHO lists Guyana itself among the countries at risk of yellow fever transmission. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever rewritten to its official sentences changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required from travelers aged 1 year and over arriving from, or having transited more than 4 hours through the airport of, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Guyana is itself on WHO's list of countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. to WHO lists Guyana as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who transited more than 4 hours through the airport of such a country. Guyana is itself on WHO's list of countries at risk of yellow fever transmission. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— entryRequirements.vaccinations.malaria rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Not an entry requirement. The UK Foreign Office lists malaria in the interior of the country among the health risks in Guyana.~~ to Not an entry requirement. The UK government lists malaria in the interior of the country among the health risks in Guyana. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Visitors who get a visa on arrival must show evidence of finances to cover 30 days' expenses, and the name and address of their hotel or sponsor. No sum is published.~~ to The Foreign Ministry's advisory says visitors who receive a visa on arrival must provide, on arrival, evidence of finances to cover expenses for 30 days and the name and address of their inviter or sponsor, or of their hotel if they are tourists. No official source we could read states a sum. (minfor.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Travelers carrying more than USD 10,000 in foreign currency (or the equivalent in another currency) into or out of Guyana must complete a Declaration of International Transportation of Currency, available at the international airports and the Lethem and Suriname ferry crossings. Failing to declare, or declaring falsely, is an offence punishable by a fine, up to six months' imprisonment and forfeiture of the undeclared cash. to Guyana's Financial Intelligence Unit says travellers carrying foreign currency amounting to more than US$10,000 or its equivalent into or out of Guyana must make a foreign currency declaration, on forms available at all international airports and border and ferry crossings, including Lethem and the Guyana/Suriname ferry. Failure to declare, or knowingly making an untrue declaration, is an offence; the penalties listed are a fine of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, imprisonment for six months and forfeiture of the undeclared currency. (fiu.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— countryFacts.payments rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Canada's travel advice says only major hotels accept credit cards, that there are a few ATMs that accept international bank cards, and that the US dollar is widely accepted. It advises carrying enough cash for anticipated expenses and exchanging foreign currency only at banks, hotels and established exchange bureaus (cambios). to Canada's travel advice says only major hotels accept credit cards, that there are a few ATMs that accept international bank cards, and that the U.S. dollar is widely accepted. It advises carrying enough cash for anticipated expenses and exchanging foreign currency only at banks, hotels and established money exchange bureaus (cambios). (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— countryFacts.safety rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office says crime levels are significant and police capacity is low. Muggings and attacks, sometimes with knives or firearms, happen in daylight but more often at night and can target tourists who show signs of wealth; reported hotspots in Georgetown include Stabroek Market, Tiger Bay, Albouystown and the Botanical Gardens. Gangs have followed cars from Cheddi Jagan International Airport, so drive with doors locked and use a taxi booked by your hotel or a licensed operator. to The UK Foreign Office says crime levels are significant and police capacity is low. It says attacks and muggings, sometimes with knives or firearms, happen in broad daylight but are more common at night and may target tourists showing obvious signs of wealth, names Stabroek Market, Tiger Bay, Albouystown and Sophia in Georgetown, and says foreign visitors have been assaulted in Georgetown's Botanical Gardens. It says gangs have followed cars from Cheddi Jagan International Airport and to always drive with windows closed and doors locked. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Canada's travel advice says Guyana has two rainy seasons, from May to July and from November to January, but that flooding occurs year round and can hamper overland travel, particularly in coastal areas. No official source we could read recommends a time to visit. to Canada's travel advice says there are two rainy seasons in Guyana, from May to July and from November to January, but that flooding occurs year round and can hamper overland travel, particularly in coastal areas. No official source we could read recommends a time to visit. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— countryFacts.driving rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Guyana is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. to The UN treaty records list Guyana as a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 31 January 1973). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— countryFacts.driving.idp rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Guyana is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to The UN treaty records list Guyana as a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 31 January 1973). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— visaTypes.visa-on-arrival.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from For a period of one month in the first instance (Foreign Ministry advisory). Immigration Support Services grants at most two extensions of stay, of three months each, for a GYD 5,125 processing fee; the advisory's older terms were one month and an additional USD 25 per extension. The Foreign Ministry's advisory says visas will be issued on arrival to visa nationals who may be unable to apply at a Guyanese mission or consulate, and Immigration Support Services takes the application online, with a mandatory letter requesting a visa on arrival. to For a period of one month in the first instance, with an additional US$25.00 for each extension of stay (Foreign Ministry advisory). Immigration Support Services now grants a maximum of two extensions of stay, of three months each, for a GYD 5,125 processing fee. The advisory says visas will be issued on arrival to persons from visa-required countries who may be unable to apply at a Guyanese mission or consulate, and Immigration Support Services takes the application online, with a mandatory letter requesting a visa on arrival. (minfor.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— visaTypes.business-visa.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The Foreign Ministry's advisory on visas issued on arrival prices the business visa at USD 140 for five years, with each five-year renewal costing another USD 140; no official source publishes a separate fee for a business visa issued by a mission. The company and its contact in Guyana must be notified to the Ministry of Home Affairs before you travel. to The Foreign Ministry's advisory on visas issued on arrival sets US$140.00 for business persons for five years in the first instance, with an additional US$140.00 for each five-year renewal; no official source we could read publishes a separate fee for a business visa issued by a mission. The company name, representative, nature of business and business contacts in Guyana must be provided to the Ministry of Home Affairs before travelling. (minfor.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Guyana— visaTypes.stay-extension.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Processing fee for an extension of stay of three months, payable in cash or by manager's cheque to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs; GYD 28,700 if the extension granted exceeds three months. Apply to Immigration Support Services with a letter to its Head requesting the extension and evidence of funds for the longer stay. At most two extensions are granted. to Processing fee for an extension of stay, payable in cash or by manager's cheque to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs; GYD 28,700 if the extension granted exceeds three months. Apply to Immigration Support Services with a letter to its Head requesting the extension and evidence of finance to cover the extended stay. A maximum of two extensions are granted, each of three months. (eservices.iss.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— summary rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says tourists generally do not need a visa and pay a USD 10 fee on arrival at the airport, while nationals of nine countries need a visa in advance; the UK government tells British nationals they do not need a visa for visits of up to 90 days. The UK and Canada advise against all travel to Haiti, and Canada says there are no regular international flights to or from Port-au-Prince until further notice. to The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says nationals of the Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, Cuba, Syria, Libya, Iran, Vietnam and Yemen require a visa to enter Haiti, and that tourists' passports must be valid for at least 6 months and they pay a US$10.00 fee on arrival at the airport. The UK government tells British nationals they do not need a visa to visit for up to 90 days. The UK and Canada advise against all travel to Haiti, and Canada says there are no regular international flights to or from Port-au-Prince until further notice. (haiti.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— faq.need-visa rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says nine nationalities need a visa and must apply for it at least one month before departure: Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Iran, Libya, Panama, Syria, Vietnam and Yemen. It also says tourists pay a USD 10 fee on arrival at the airport. For other nationalities, check your own government's advice: the UK government, for example, tells British nationals they do not need a visa for visits of up to 90 days. to The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says nationals of the Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, Cuba, Syria, Libya, Iran, Vietnam and Yemen require a visa and must apply at least one month before departure, and that tourists pay a US$10.00 fee on arrival at the airport. For other nationalities, check your own government's advice: the UK government tells British nationals they do not need a visa for visits of up to 90 days, and the Embassy of Haiti in Canada says no prior visa is required of Canadian citizens staying less than 90 days. (haiti.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— faq.is-it-safe rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK and Canada advise against all travel to Haiti; Canada cites the threat of kidnappings, gang violence and potential civil unrest throughout the country. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rates Haiti at its highest risk level and advises its citizens not to travel there. to The UK advises against all travel to Haiti due to the volatile security situation, and Canada advises avoiding all travel due to the threat posed by kidnappings, gang violence and the potential for civil unrest throughout the country. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— faq.tourist-fee rewritten to its official sentences changed: from USD 10, paid on arrival at the airport, according to the Embassy of Haiti in Washington; the UK government says it is paid in cash. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the fee is USD 10 or EUR 10, with children up to 5 and holders of diplomatic or official passports exempt. The UK government also says tourists pay a departure tax of USD 55, included in the ticket price for most international flights. to US$10.00, paid on arrival at the airport, according to the Embassy of Haiti in Washington; the UK government says it is paid in cash. The UK government also says tourists pay a departure tax of 55 US dollars, which for most international flights is included in the price of the ticket. (haiti.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— faq.how-long-stay rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The Embassy of Haiti in Canada says foreign citizens who will stay longer than 90 days, other than those of Haitian descent, must obtain a long-stay permit from the Direction de l'Immigration et de l'Émigration before the 90-day courtesy stay ends, under the Decree-Law of 26 December 1978 on Immigration and Emigration. The UK government tells British nationals they do not need a visa for visits of up to 90 days. to The Embassy of Haiti in Canada says foreign citizens who will stay longer than 90 days, other than those of Haitian descent, must contact the Direction de l'Immigration et de l'Émigration before the 90-day courtesy stay ends to obtain a long-stay permit, under the Decree-Law of 26 December 1978 on Immigration and Emigration. The UK government tells British nationals they do not need a visa for visits of up to 90 days. (ambassade-haiti.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— faq.flights rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The Government of Canada says there are no regular international flights to or from Port-au-Prince until further notice, that Cap-Haïtien's international airport is the best option for leaving the country, and advises confirming the status of your flight with your airline. to The Government of Canada says there are no regular international flights arriving in or departing from Port-au-Prince until further notice, that the international airport in Cap-Haïtien is the best option to leave the country, and advises confirming the status of your flight with your airline before you go to the airport. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— faq.yellow-fever rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Only if you are aged 1 year or over and arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Australia's Smartraveller says cholera is an ongoing risk in parts of Haiti and advises drinking boiled or bottled water with intact seals. to WHO's country list says proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries at risk for yellow fever transmission. Australia's Smartraveller says cholera is an ongoing risk in parts of Haiti and advises drinking boiled or bottled water with intact seals. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— tips.flight-disruption rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The Government of Canada says there are no regular international flights to or from Port-au-Prince until further notice, that flights using the airport are often targeted by gunfire, and that Cap-Haïtien's international airport is the best option; it advises confirming your flight's status with your airline before going to the airport. to The Government of Canada says there are no regular international flights to or from Port-au-Prince until further notice, that flights which do use the airport are often targeted by gunfire, and that Cap-Haïtien's international airport is the best option to leave the country; it advises confirming your flight's status with your airline before going to the airport. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— tips.haitian-dollar rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The Government of Canada says prices are often quoted in 'Haitian dollars' (5 gourdes = 1 Haitian dollar) or in US dollars, although all prices should be in gourdes since March 2018.~~ to The Government of Canada says that although all prices should be in gourdes since March 2018, they are still often quoted in Haitian dollars (5 gourdes = 1 Haitian dollar) or in U.S. dollars. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— tips.register-with-embassy rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The Government of Canada advises anyone driving in Haiti to carry a cell phone and a list of emergency contact numbers, because roadside assistance is deficient and mobile coverage may be intermittent in some rural areas. to The Government of Canada advises always carrying a cell phone and a list of emergency contact numbers, as roadside assistance services are deficient, and says cell phone coverage may be intermittent in some rural areas. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— entryRequirements.passportValidity rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says tourists' passports must be valid for at least 6 months.~~ to The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says tourists' passports must be valid for at least 6 months, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. (haiti.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to WHO's country list says proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries at risk for yellow fever transmission. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— entryRequirements.vaccinations.routine-and-typhoid rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Not an entry condition. The US CDC recommends hepatitis A vaccination for unvaccinated travellers aged one or over, typhoid vaccination for most travellers and up-to-date routine vaccines; it says active cholera transmission is widespread in Haiti and recommends malaria prevention medicine for all areas. to Not an entry condition. The US CDC recommends hepatitis A vaccination for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older, typhoid vaccination for most travelers and up-to-date routine vaccines; it says active cholera transmission is widespread in Haiti and recommends that travelers take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. (wwwnc.cdc.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— entryRequirements.travelInsurance rewritten to its official sentences changed: from No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Haiti. Canada's travel advice says physicians and hospitals generally expect immediate cash payment even from patients with valid travel health insurance. to No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Haiti. Canada's travel advice says physicians and hospitals generally expect immediate cash payment for care even if you have proof of valid travel health insurance. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— entryRequirements.onwardTicket rewritten to its official sentences changed: from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says its citizens entering visa-free must hold a return ticket, and the Embassy of Haiti in Washington asks visa applicants for an airline reservation or round-trip ticket. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket. to The Embassy of Haiti in Washington asks visa applicants for a photocopy of an airline reservation confirmation or round-trip ticket, and Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket. (haiti.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— entryRequirements.declarations.tourist-fee rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says tourists must pay a fee of USD 10 on arrival at the airport.~~ to The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says tourists must pay a fee of US$10.00 on arrival at the airport, and the UK government says the entry fee is paid in cash. (haiti.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— entryRequirements.declarations.arrival-card rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says arrivals fill in an entry registration card and a customs declaration on entry.~~ to China's consular service, in its Haiti guide as archived on 20 April 2026, says an entry registration card and a customs declaration form are filled in on entry. (web.archive.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says cash above USD 10,000 (or the equivalent in gourdes) must be declared to customs.~~ to China's consular service, in its Haiti guide as archived on 20 April 2026, says cash carried may not exceed USD 10,000 (or the equivalent in gourdes) without being declared to customs. (web.archive.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK FCDO says penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe, that suspects may be jailed for weeks or months before appearing in court, and advises packing your own luggage and not carrying items through customs for anyone else. to Canada's travel advice says penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe, and that convicted offenders can expect lengthy legal proceedings, heavy jail sentences and fines. The UK government says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— countryFacts.payments rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The Government of Canada says most leading hotels accept major credit cards, but Haitian ATMs are unreliable and you should carry enough cash in case you cannot use an ATM or card.~~ to The Government of Canada says most leading hotels accept major credit cards, but Haitian ATMs are unreliable and you should not depend upon them in emergencies, so have sufficient cash in case you cannot access an ATM or use your credit card. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— countryFacts.safety rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK and Canada advise against all travel to Haiti; Canada cites the threat of kidnappings, gang violence and potential civil unrest throughout the country, and says there are no regular international flights to or from Port-au-Prince until further notice. to The UK and Canada advise against all travel to Haiti; Canada cites the threat posed by kidnappings, gang violence and the potential for civil unrest throughout the country, says kidnappings are common, and says there are no regular international flights to or from Port-au-Prince until further notice. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~No official seasonal guidance. The Government of Canada says the rainy season runs from April to June and from October to November, and the hurricane season from early June to the end of November.~~ to No official source we could read recommends a time to visit. The Government of Canada says the rainy season extends from April to June and from October to November, and the hurricane season from early June to the end of November. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)