Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 3, 2026Chile— FAQ answer changed: from Ninety days as a tourist. One extension of up to a further 90 days can be requested from the Servicio Nacional de Migraciones for a fee of USD 100 (children and adolescents are exempt), and it must be applied for before your current permission expires. Repeatedly leaving and re-entering to reset the clock is treated as abuse and can lead to a shortened stamp. to Ninety days as a tourist for most visa-free nationalities — 30 days for Singapore, Malaysian, Macao and Belizean passports and 60 for Indonesian ones. One extension of up to a further 90 days can be requested from the Servicio Nacional de Migraciones for a fee of USD 100 (children and adolescents are exempt), and it must be applied for before your current permission expires. Repeatedly leaving and re-entering to reset the clock is treated as abuse and can lead to a shortened stamp. (consulado.gob.cl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026China— Tip changed: from ~~Transit tip named UK and Canadian citizens as passports needing a visa~~ to Names US, Mexican and Indonesian citizens (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Colombia— China: requirement and notes changed: from ~~embassy visa; "Colombia announced a broader visa waiver for Chinese tourists in 2025"~~ to eVisa (Visitor V visa online); visa-free for up to 90 days only with a US or Schengen visa valid over 180 days (List C) (cancilleria.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Colombia— FAQ answer changed: from ~~mentioned a 2025 visa waiver announcement for Chinese tourists~~ to Chinese and Indian citizens need a V visa unless they hold a qualifying US or Schengen visa (List C) (cancilleria.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Costa Rica— Venezuela visa type changed: from ~~None linked~~ to Consular Tourist Visa (migracion.go.cr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Cuba— Tip changed: from ~~Fill in the D'Viajeros form within 72 hours of arrival and screenshot the QR code — mobile data at Havana airport is patchy and the code is checked before immigration.~~ to Fill in the D'Viajeros form in the 72 hours before you arrive and screenshot the QR code — mobile data at Havana airport is patchy and the code is checked before immigration. (cubaminrex.cu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Denmark— 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, 2026Ecuador— Summary changed: from Ecuador has one of the most open visa policies in the world: almost every nationality enters visa-free for up to 90 days within a 12-month period, with only a short negative list, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and, since the 2024 suspension of its waiver, China — needing a consular visa. Andean Community citizens travel on a national ID card. to Ecuador has one of the most open visa policies in the world: most nationalities enter visa-free for up to 90 days within a 12-month period, while a negative list of about 45, including India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba, Nigeria, Pakistan, Venezuela and, since the 2024 suspension of its waiver, China, need a visa before travel. Andean Community citizens travel on a national ID card. (cancilleria.gob.ec )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Ecuador— FAQ answer changed: from Almost certainly not. Ecuador waives visas for nearly every nationality, giving up to 90 days within a 12-month period. The exceptions are a short list of nationalities that need a consular visa, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen, plus China since Ecuador suspended the Chinese waiver in 2024. The list has changed several times, so confirm before booking. to Probably not. Ecuador waives visas for most nationalities, giving up to 90 days within a 12-month period. The exceptions are about 45 nationalities that need a visa before travel, including India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Kenya, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen, plus China since Ecuador suspended the Chinese waiver in 2024. The list has changed several times, so confirm before booking. (cancilleria.gob.ec )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Egypt— FAQ answer changed: from ~~eVisa and visa on arrival cost the same and are open to the same nationalities~~ to Same 30-day stay; VOA is 30 USD cash (or 36 USD by card as a QR code at Cairo); Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese citizens can use the eVisa but not the VOA, while Jordanians and Lebanese can get the VOA under conditions (visa2egypt.gov.eg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Egypt— FAQ answer changed: from ~~No vaccinations required for arrivals from Europe, the Americas or most of Asia~~ to No vaccinations required for arrivals from Europe, North America or most of Asia (visa2egypt.gov.eg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026El Salvador— FAQ answer changed: from Most visitors do not: the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan and nearly all of the Americas are visa-exempt for 90 days. Many of these nationalities pay USD 12 for a tourist card on arrival. Nationalities outside the exemption list need a consular visa, or, if their passport is in category B and they hold a valid US, Canadian or Schengen visa, can enter with the tourist card instead. to Most visitors do not: the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan and most of the Americas are visa-exempt for 90 days. Many of these nationalities pay USD 12 for a tourist card on arrival. Nationalities outside the exemption list need a consular visa, or, if their passport is in category B and they hold a valid US, Canadian or Schengen visa, can enter with the tourist card instead. (migracion.gob.sv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Fiji— FAQ answer changed: from A passport valid for at least six months beyond your departure, a confirmed onward or return ticket, the address of your first accommodation, and a completed arrival card with the biosecurity declaration. Officers may also ask how you will fund the stay. to A passport valid for at least six months from the date you arrive, a confirmed onward or return ticket, the address of your first accommodation, and a completed arrival card with the biosecurity declaration. Officers may also ask how you will fund the stay. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026France— FAQ answer changed: from It is mandatory for Schengen visa applicants: medical coverage of at least €30,000 valid throughout the Schengen Area. Visa-exempt visitors are not required to present insurance, though it is strongly recommended. to Yes. France lists insurance covering medical and hospital costs in France, with minimum cover of €30,000, among the conditions every non-EU visitor must meet at the border, visa-free or not. Schengen visa applicants must also show travel medical insurance of at least €30,000 valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole stay. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Gambia— Summary changed: from The Gambia admits ECOWAS citizens, most Commonwealth nationals and much of northern Europe visa-free — everyone is stamped in for 28 days, which can be extended twice by 28 days in Banjul — while US, French and various other passport holders need a visa from a Gambian embassy before travel. to The Gambia admits ECOWAS citizens, most Commonwealth nationals and much of northern Europe visa-free — visitors are stamped in for 28 days, which can be extended twice by 28 days in Banjul (ECOWAS citizens may stay up to 90 days) — while US, French and various other passport holders need a visa from a Gambian embassy before travel. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Gambia— FAQ answer changed: from Citizens of ECOWAS states, most Commonwealth countries and much of northern and western Europe — including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Scandinavia — enter visa-free and are stamped in for 28 days. US, French, Spanish, Portuguese and various other passport holders need a visa from a Gambian embassy before travel. to Citizens of ECOWAS states, most Commonwealth countries and much of northern and western Europe — including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Scandinavia — enter visa-free; visitors are stamped in for 28 days, ECOWAS citizens for up to 90. US, French, Portuguese and various other passport holders need a visa from a Gambian embassy before travel. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Gambia— FAQ answer changed: from Border officers stamp visitors in for 28 days regardless of nationality. Stays can be extended twice, by 28 days each time, at the Immigration Office in Banjul or the tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area. Apply before your stamp expires. to Border officers stamp visitors in for 28 days whatever their visa status; ECOWAS citizens can stay up to 90 days under the Community's free-movement protocol. Stays can be extended twice, by 28 days each time, at the Immigration Office in Banjul or the tourist police stations in the Tourism Development Area. Apply before your stamp expires. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Gambia— Tip changed: from ~~Whatever your visa status, border officers stamp you in for 28 days — for longer stays, extend at the Immigration Department in Banjul before the stamp expires.~~ to Unless you are an ECOWAS citizen (up to 90 days), border officers stamp you in for 28 days whatever your visa status — for longer stays, extend at the Immigration Department in Banjul before the stamp expires. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Georgia— Summary changed: from ~~around 95 countries get a visa-free year~~ to around 90 countries get a visa-free year (geoconsul.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Guinea-Bissau— Tip changed: from The visa on arrival is only available at Bissau's international airport — if you are entering by land from Senegal or Guinea, arrange the eVisa (or a visa from an embassy in Dakar or Conakry) beforehand. to No official source currently confirms the eVisa or the airport visa on arrival, and neither would help at a land border. If you are entering by land from Senegal or Guinea, get a visa from a Guinea-Bissau embassy (for example in Dakar or Conakry) before you travel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Guyana— FAQ answer changed: from ~~about 50 other nationalities visa-exempt; 30 days for South Korea, Singapore and South Africa~~ to about 40 other nationalities visa-exempt on ordinary passports; 30 days for the UK, South Korea, Singapore and South Africa (minfor.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Haiti— Summary changed: from Haiti admits citizens of most countries visa-free for up to 90 days, collecting a USD 10 tourist fee on arrival, and CARICOM nationals enter freely for six months. Paperwork is not the obstacle here: gang violence has put most of the country, including Port-au-Prince, under do-not-travel advisories, and commercial flights are frequently suspended. to Haiti admits citizens of most countries visa-free for up to 90 days, collecting a USD 10 tourist fee on arrival, and CARICOM nationals enter freely for six months. Paperwork is not the obstacle here: gang violence has put the whole country, including Port-au-Prince, under do-not-travel advisories, and commercial flights are frequently suspended. (haiti.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Honduras— FAQ answer changed: from ~~Most Western travelers enter visa-free~~ to Most Western travelers enter visa-free; British citizens now need a visa in advance (inm.gob.hn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Hong Kong— Summary changed: from ~~around 170 nationalities visa-free~~ to around 150 nationalities visa-free (immd.gov.hk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026India— China: row note changed: from ~~"eVisa eligibility remains limited"~~ to Chinese citizens are not on the eVisa eligibility list; apply through Indian missions (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Indonesia— Summary changed: from Indonesia offers a Visa on Arrival — or its online e-VOA version — of IDR 500,000 for 30 days, extendable once, to citizens of over 90 countries, admits ASEAN neighbors and a few other countries (including Brazil and Turkey) visa-free, and requires every arrival to submit a free customs declaration online before landing. to Indonesia offers a Visa on Arrival — or its online e-VOA version — of IDR 500,000 for 30 days, extendable once, to citizens of 80 countries, admits ASEAN neighbors and a few other countries (including Brazil and Turkey) visa-free, and requires every arrival to submit a free customs declaration online before landing. (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Iraq— FAQ answer changed: from Yes. Iraq no longer issues visit visas on arrival: the UK, Canadian and Australian governments all say you must get a visa before you travel, usually the e-Visa on Iraq's official portal (evisa.iq). The FCDO gives the fee as USD 160 and the validity as 60 days; Iraq's portal says 30 days, so plan on 30. Apply at least 24 hours before departure — airlines check for the visa before boarding. Nationalities not eligible for the e-Visa apply at an Iraqi embassy. to Yes. Iraq no longer issues visit visas on arrival: the UK, Canadian and Australian governments all say you must get a visa before you travel, usually the e-Visa on Iraq's official portal (evisa.iq). The FCDO gives the fee as USD 160 and the validity as 60 days; Iraq's portal says 30 days, so plan on 30. Apply at least 24 hours before departure — airlines check for the visa before boarding. Nationalities not eligible for the e-Visa apply at an Iraqi embassy. The exception is Iran: under a bilateral agreement, Iranian citizens arriving by air can enter without a visa. (mofa.gov.iq )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Israel— FAQ answer changed: from If you are from one of the roughly 100 visa-exempt countries — the EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia, most of Latin America and others — you do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, but you must obtain an ETA-IL electronic travel authorization online before boarding. All other nationalities need a B/2 visitor visa from an Israeli embassy or consulate. to If you are from one of the roughly 100 visa-exempt countries — the EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia, most of Latin America and others — you do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, but you must obtain an ETA-IL electronic travel authorization online before boarding. Most other nationalities need a B/2 visitor visa from an Israeli embassy or consulate; citizens of Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Syria and Yemen are not admitted except with rare individual permission, and ordinary tourism is effectively closed to Afghan, Pakistani, Saudi, Somali and Sudanese passport holders. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— FAQ answer changed: from The official Japan eVisa at evisa.mofa.go.jp issues single-entry tourist visas to people who need a visa and legally reside in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom or the United States. Since 1 July 2026 a single-entry visa costs about 15,000 JPY; multiple-entry embassy visas cost about 30,000 JPY. to The official Japan eVisa at evisa.mofa.go.jp issues single-entry tourist visas to people who need a visa and legally reside in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom or the United States. Citizens of Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar and Sri Lanka can generally use it; residents of India apply for it through an accredited travel agency, and residents of the Philippines and Viet Nam only for designated package tours, with a 15-day stay. Since 1 July 2026 a single-entry visa costs about 15,000 JPY; multiple-entry embassy visas cost about 30,000 JPY. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kazakhstan— FAQ answer changed: from ~~all visa-free visitors get up to 30 days per entry~~ to 30 days for most; 90 for CIS/EAEU, Albania, Andorra, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Turkey; 60 Dominican Republic; 28 Barbados; 14 India, Iran, Hong Kong, Macau (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kenya— Summary changed: from Kenya abolished visas in January 2024 but replaced them with a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) that almost all non-African visitors must obtain at etakenya.go.ke before departure (from USD 30, stays up to 90 days); citizens of most African countries, including South Africa, are exempt from the eTA entirely. to Kenya abolished visas in January 2024 but replaced them with a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) that most non-African visitors must obtain at etakenya.go.ke before departure (from USD 30, stays up to 90 days); citizens of most African countries, including South Africa, are exempt from the eTA entirely, as are those of most Caribbean and Pacific island states and a few others such as Singapore, Malaysia and Cyprus. (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kyrgyzstan— FAQ answer changed: from Apply online at evisa.e-gov.kg with a passport scan and photo; the tourist eVisa is typically processed in under a week for a fee around US$50 and allows a stay of up to 30 days. Use an international airport or major land crossing, and carry a printout — remote checkpoints may want to see it. to Apply online at evisa.e-gov.kg with a passport scan and photo; the tourist eVisa is typically processed in under a week and allows a stay of up to 30 days; the fee is shown during the application. Use an international airport or major land crossing, and carry a printout — remote checkpoints may want to see it. (evisa.e-gov.kg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Lesotho— Summary changed: from ~~SADC, Commonwealth and Western European visitors typically get up to 90 days~~ to Up to 90 days, or 30 days for SADC citizens (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Liberia— Summary changed: from ~~citizens of the 15 ECOWAS countries enter visa-free~~ to ECOWAS citizens enter visa-free, and so do Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which left ECOWAS in January 2025 but remain on the consulate's exemption list (liberiaconsulate-ny.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Libya— FAQ answer changed: from No — Libya is rated do-not-travel by Western governments. The country remains split between rival armed administrations, fighting can resume suddenly, and kidnapping and arbitrary detention of foreigners occur. Any visit requires professional arrangements through an accredited operator. to No — Western governments advise against all travel to most of Libya, and against all but essential travel to the rest (the UK makes that exception only for Tripoli, Misrata and the Benghazi–Jebel Akhdar area). The country remains split between rival armed administrations, fighting can resume suddenly, and kidnapping and arbitrary detention of foreigners occur. Any visit requires professional arrangements through an accredited operator. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Liechtenstein— 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, 2026Macau— FAQ answer changed: from Most travelers do not: EU and several dozen other passports enter visa-free for 90 days (British citizens for six months), and nationalities including the US, Canada, Australia, India and most of ASEAN get 30 days. Most remaining nationalities can buy a visa on arrival (MOP 200) at the border — only a handful, such as Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, must obtain a visa in advance through Chinese diplomatic missions. to Most travelers do not: EU and several dozen other passports enter visa-free for 90 days (British citizens for six months), and nationalities including the US, Canada, Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand get 30 days. Most remaining nationalities can buy a visa on arrival (MOP 200) at the border — only a handful, such as Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, must obtain a visa in advance through Chinese diplomatic missions. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Malaysia— FAQ answer changed: from For the nationalities that need one (including Pakistani and Nigerian citizens), the single-entry tourist eVisa costs roughly 100–200 MYR depending on nationality and where you apply, allows a stay of up to 30 days, and is normally processed within about 48 hours to 5 business days at the official portal malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my. to For the nationalities that need one (including Pakistani and Nigerian citizens), the single-entry tourist eVisa costs a RM105 processing charge plus a visa fee that depends on nationality (around RM150 in total) and a small card or e-wallet charge, allows a stay of up to 30 days, and is normally processed within 2 to 7 business days at the official portal malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my. (imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Maldives— Summary changed: from ~~Free 30-day visa on arrival for every nationality ("truly universal")~~ to Free 30-day visa on arrival for every nationality except Israel, whose passport holders are barred (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Maldives— FAQ answer changed: from ~~No advance visa, whatever your passport~~ to No advance visa for any admitted passport; Israeli passport holders are barred (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Malta— Visa types (Russia) changed: from ~~none~~ to schengen-c (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mauritius— FAQ answer changed: from ~~EU, UK, US and around a hundred other countries enter visa-free~~ to EU, UK, US and more than 80 other countries enter visa-free (passport.govmu.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mexico— Passport row notes changed: from Ukrainian citizens arriving BY AIR can use the free Electronic Authorization (SAE) instead of a consular visa; land/sea arrivals need a visitor visa. Anyone holding a valid US visa is exempt from both. Rules for Ukrainians have shifted in recent years. Confirm with the nearest Mexican consulate before booking. to Ukrainian citizens arriving BY AIR can use the free Electronic Authorization (SAE) instead of a consular visa; land/sea arrivals need a visitor visa. Anyone holding a valid US, Canadian, UK, Japanese or Schengen visa is exempt from both. Rules for Ukrainians have shifted in recent years. Confirm with the nearest Mexican consulate before booking. (gob.mx )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Micronesia— FAQ answer changed: from ~~US citizens do not need a permit at all~~ to US citizens need no visa; their entry permit can cover the whole visit, up to one year (visit-micronesia.fm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Monaco— ETIAS status changed: from ~~Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is being phased in. Check the official EU site for the current status and apply only there.~~ to Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Check the official EU site for the current status and apply only there. (monservicepublic.gouv.mc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mongolia— FAQ answer changed: from ~~Register only if staying more than 30 days; short-stay tourists need not~~ to Every visitor must be registered within 48 hours by whoever provides the accommodation (evisa.mn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mongolia— Tip changed: from ~~Register within 48 hours if staying more than 30 days~~ to Your hotel, landlord or host must register you within 48 hours, whatever the stay (evisa.mn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— Kazakhstan: requirement changed: from ~~visa-free, 30 days (1 May to 1 October 2026)~~ to visa required (Type C), or 30 days visa-free with a qualifying Schengen/US/UK etc. visa or permit (gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— FAQ answer changed: from ~~Western Balkan citizens can use an ID card for up to 30 days~~ to Albanian, Bosnian, Kosovar, North Macedonian and Serbian citizens can use an ID card for up to 90 days (gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Morocco— FAQ answer changed: from Most Western, Latin American and East Asian passports do not need any visa. Nationalities that do — including India and several African and Asian countries — can check eligibility and apply at the official portal acces-maroc.ma; the eVisa is typically issued within about 3 business days (24 hours on the express track). Travelers not eligible online apply at a Moroccan embassy. to Most Western and East Asian passports, and several Latin American ones (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru), do not need any visa. The eVisa is open to citizens of India, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei, Jordan, Israel, Benin and Guatemala, and to other visa-required travelers who hold a valid multiple-entry visa from the US, Schengen, the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Japan, Norway or New Zealand. Check eligibility and apply at the official portal acces-maroc.ma; the standard track is decided in 3–7 working days and the express track in 1–3. Travelers not eligible online apply at a Moroccan embassy. (acces-maroc.ma )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mozambique— Summary changed: from Mozambique waives visas for SADC citizens and, since a 2023 decree, for about 30 major tourism-source countries including the US, UK and much of Western Europe (30 days, with a small border-processing fee), while other nationalities can obtain a simplified tourist visa at the border or apply online. to Mozambique waives visas for SADC citizens and, since a 2023 decree, for about 30 major tourism-source countries including the US, Australia and much of Western Europe (30 days, with a small processing fee), while British and Canadian citizens need a paid Electronic Travel Authorization and other nationalities can obtain a simplified tourist visa at the border or apply online. (evisa.gov.mz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mozambique— FAQ answer changed: from Many tourists no longer need a visa. SADC citizens enter free, and under a 2023 decree citizens of about 30 major tourism-source countries — including the US, UK, Portugal and most of Western Europe — enter visa-free for up to 30 days. British and Canadian citizens must first obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online. Everyone else can get a simplified tourist visa at the border or apply online at evisa.gov.mz. to Many tourists no longer need a visa. SADC citizens enter free, and under a 2023 decree citizens of about 30 major tourism-source countries — including the US, Portugal and most of Western Europe — enter visa-free for up to 30 days. British and Canadian citizens must first obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online. Everyone else can get a simplified tourist visa at the border or apply online at evisa.gov.mz. (evisa.gov.mz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mozambique— FAQ answer changed: from Yes — tourist stays can normally be extended once, for up to 30 further days, at migration service (migração) offices in provincial capitals. Apply before your current permission expires; overstays are fined per day. to Yes — tourist stays can normally be extended once, for up to 30 further days, at migration service (migração) offices in provincial capitals, though the border visa issued on arrival cannot be extended. Apply before your current permission expires; overstays are fined per day. (evisa.gov.mz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Myanmar— Summary changed: from Most visitors need Myanmar's official tourist eVisa — 28 days, US$50, open to roughly 100 nationalities and valid only for arrival at the main international airports or the Kawthaung land border — while ASEAN passport holders enter visa-free for short stays. Ongoing civil conflict keeps most land borders closed to foreigners and large parts of the country off-limits. to Most visitors need Myanmar's official tourist eVisa — 28 days, US$50, open to roughly 100 nationalities and valid only for arrival at the main international airports or the Kawthaung land border — while most ASEAN passport holders enter visa-free for short stays (Malaysians need the eVisa). Ongoing civil conflict keeps most land borders closed to foreigners and large parts of the country off-limits. (evisa.moip.gov.mm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nauru— Passport row notes (180 passports) changed: from A visa must be obtained from Nauru's immigration authorities before travel. There is no visa on arrival and no online portal. Applications are made by email with confirmed Nauru Airlines flights and a paid accommodation booking. to A visa must be obtained from Nauru's immigration authorities before travel. This nationality cannot apply on arrival, and there is no online portal. Applications are made by email with confirmed Nauru Airlines flights and a paid accommodation booking. (ronlaw.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nauru— Passport row notes (2 passports) changed: from A visa must be obtained from Nauru's immigration authorities before travel. There is no visa on arrival and no online portal. Applications are made by email with confirmed Nauru Airlines flights and a paid accommodation booking. Australian and New Zealand applicants must also provide a sponsorship letter signed by a Nauruan citizen living in Nauru (regulation 12(9)). to A visa must be obtained from Nauru's immigration authorities before travel. This nationality cannot apply on arrival, and there is no online portal. Applications are made by email with confirmed Nauru Airlines flights and a paid accommodation booking. Australian and New Zealand applicants must also provide a sponsorship letter signed by a Nauruan citizen living in Nauru (regulation 12(9)). (ronlaw.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Netherlands— FAQ answer changed: from ~~Fees roughly €200–€400~~ to €254 for family, study and most purposes; €423 for paid employment and highly skilled migrants (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026New Zealand— Summary changed: from New Zealand lets visa-waiver nationals (the US, UK, EU, Canada, Japan and around 60 others) visit for up to 3 months — 6 for British citizens — but they must first obtain an NZeTA and pay the NZD 100 International Visitor Levy. Australians enter freely, everyone else needs a Visitor Visa, and every traveler must complete the digital New Zealand Traveller Declaration before arrival. to New Zealand lets visa-waiver nationals (the US, UK, EU, Canada, Japan and around 30 others) visit for up to 3 months — 6 for British citizens — but they must first obtain an NZeTA and pay the NZD 100 International Visitor Levy. Australians enter freely, everyone else needs a Visitor Visa, and every traveler must complete the digital New Zealand Traveller Declaration before arrival. (immigration.govt.nz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Niger— Summary changed: from ~~every nationality other than ECOWAS-origin and a few Maghreb states needs an embassy visa~~ to also notes 14 days visa-free for Hong Kong passports and a visa on arrival for UAE citizens (diplomatie.gouv.ne )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Niger— FAQ answer changed: from ~~everyone else needs an embassy visa~~ to adds Hong Kong (14 days visa-free) and UAE (visa on arrival) (diplomatie.gouv.ne )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nigeria— FAQ answer changed: from Formally it is required if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, but Nigeria is itself a yellow-fever-risk country — vaccination is recommended for all visitors and the certificate is often checked on arrival. to Yes. Nigeria requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from arriving travelers, whichever country they come from; only infants aged 8 months or younger and adults aged 61 or older are exempt. Port health officers often check the certificate on arrival, so carry it with your passport. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026North Macedonia— Summary changed: from North Macedonia grants 90 visa-free days to citizens of the EU, UK, US, most of the Americas and its Balkan neighbors, while visa-required nationalities can either apply at an embassy or enter for up to 15 days per visit on a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa. to North Macedonia grants 90 visa-free days to citizens of the EU, UK, US, most of the Americas and its Balkan neighbors, while visa-required nationalities can either apply at an embassy or enter for up to 15 days per visit on a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, an EU residence permit or (through 2026) a multiple-entry US, UK or Canadian visa. (mfa.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026North Macedonia— FAQ answer changed: from Most Western travelers don't: citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan and most of the Americas can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period visa-free. Nationalities that need a visa can apply at a North Macedonian embassy, or enter for up to 15 days per visit if they hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa. to Most Western travelers don't: citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan and most of the Americas can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period visa-free. Nationalities that need a visa can apply at a North Macedonian embassy, or enter for up to 15 days per visit if they hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or EU residence permit, or, under a decision in force through 31 December 2026, a valid multiple-entry US, UK or Canadian visa. (mfa.gov.mk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Norway— Summary changed: from ~~Norway is in the Schengen Area through the EEA~~ to Norway is in the Schengen Area through its association agreement with the EU (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Oman— Summary changed: from Oman lets GCC nationals enter freely and waives visas for short visits by around 100 nationalities — including the EU, US, UK and Canada, for stays of up to 14 days — while the Royal Oman Police eVisa covers longer tourist stays; other nationalities need a sponsored or embassy visa. to Oman lets GCC nationals enter freely and waives visas for short visits by around 80 nationalities — including the EU, US, UK and Canada, for stays of up to 14 days — while the Royal Oman Police eVisa covers longer tourist stays; other nationalities need a sponsored or embassy visa. (evisa.rop.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Oman— FAQ answer changed: from GCC nationals enter freely. Around 100 nationalities — including the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan and China — can enter visa-free for up to 14 days, provided they hold a return ticket, accommodation and health insurance. For longer tourist stays the Royal Oman Police issues an unsponsored 30-day eVisa. Other nationalities need a sponsored or embassy visa. to GCC nationals enter freely. Around 80 nationalities — including the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan and China — can enter visa-free for up to 14 days, provided they hold a return ticket, accommodation and health insurance. For longer tourist stays the Royal Oman Police issues an unsponsored 30-day eVisa. Other nationalities need a sponsored or embassy visa. (evisa.rop.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Panama— Row notes changed: from ~~A used US, Canadian, UK, Australian or Schengen visa normally gives 30 days without a Panamanian visa~~ to Widely reported to allow entry without one; Panama does not publish the rule or the stay (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Panama— Row notes changed: from ~~Allow one to three months~~ to Panama does not publish a processing time, so apply well ahead (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Paraguay— Passport validity changed: from Your passport must be valid when you enter Paraguay; there is no six-month rule, but if it expires soon the officer limits your stay to its expiry date. Nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador may travel on a valid national identity document instead. to Your passport must be valid when you enter Paraguay; there is no six-month rule, but if it expires soon the officer limits your stay to its expiry date. Nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador may travel on a valid national identity document instead. (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Philippines— FAQ answer changed: from Indian passport holders with a valid visa or residence permit for the US, UK, Schengen area, Japan, Australia, Canada or Singapore can enter visa-free for 14 days (extendable by 7). Without one, they need a temporary visitor (9a) visa. An eVisa route for Indian nationals has also been announced. Confirm current rules with the Bureau of Immigration before booking. to No, not for short visits. Indian passport holders can enter visa-free for 14 days for tourism or business (not extendable), with a passport valid 6 months beyond the stay, a confirmed hotel booking, proof of funds and a return or onward ticket. Those holding a valid US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Australian, Canadian or Singapore visa or residence permit can instead stay 30 days for tourism, also not extendable. Longer stays need a temporary visitor (9a) visa. Confirm current rules with the Bureau of Immigration before booking. (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— Summary changed: from ~~visa waivers for over 100 countries~~ to visa waivers for nearly 90 countries (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— FAQ answer changed: from ~~Visa-waiver nationalities simply arrive with a passport~~ to Most do; Thai, Ukrainian and Pakistani citizens must first book accommodation through Discover Qatar (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— FAQ answer changed: from No. The Federation maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan rather than Beijing, so holders of mainland Chinese passports need a visa arranged in advance, while Taiwanese (ROC) passport holders are admitted visa-free. Confirm the current position with a Kittitian mission before booking. to Yes. Mainland China is not on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' list of the 67 countries and territories whose nationals need a visa, so Chinese citizens enter without one; the immigration officer sets the length of stay on arrival. Taiwanese (ROC) passport holders are also admitted visa-free, for up to 90 days. Either way, every foreign visitor must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA, USD 17) at knatravelform.kn before travel. (mofa.gov.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Passport row note changed: from ~~Visa-free for tourism. An initial stay of about six weeks is granted on arrival, extendable by the Immigration Department up to six months.~~ to Visa-free for tourism. An initial stay of about six weeks is granted on arrival, which the Immigration Department can extend; no official source we found states the maximum total. (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Extension limit changed: from ~~180 days~~ to Not stated by any official source (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Visitor visa extension changed: from ~~Up to 180 days~~ to Not stated by any official source (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— FAQ answer changed: from Yes. Saint Lucia is a CARICOM and OECS member, so nationals of member states receive a definite entry of up to six months on arrival, without a visa and without the onward-ticket checks applied to other visitors. to Yes. Saint Lucia is a CARICOM and OECS member, so nationals of member states receive a definite entry of up to six months on arrival, without a visa. (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— Visa on arrival eligibility changed: from ~~US, UK or Schengen visa must have been used before~~ to Any valid US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visa, or UK/US/EU permanent residence (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Slovenia— Schengen visa fee note changed: from ~~children aged 6–12 pay €45~~ to children aged 6–11 pay €45; under 6 free (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Solomon Islands— FAQ answer changed: from Yes, in the sense that everyone must now be approved online before travel: Solomon Islands no longer issues permits on arrival. If your country used to get one (the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan and most Commonwealth and Pacific countries), apply for the free 30-day Tourist Permit, paying the USD 50 lodgement fee. EU, Chinese, Hong Kong and Emirati citizens apply for a fee-free mutual exemption. Everyone else applies for the Tourist Visa. to Yes, in the sense that everyone must now be approved online before travel: Solomon Islands no longer issues permits on arrival. If your country used to get one (the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan and many Commonwealth and Pacific countries), apply for the free 30-day Tourist Permit, paying the USD 50 lodgement fee. EU, Chinese, Hong Kong and Emirati citizens apply for a fee-free mutual exemption. Everyone else applies for the Tourist Visa. (immigration.gov.sb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Syria— Summary changed: from ~~Arab-state passports shown as visa-free~~ to Gulf, Jordanian and Lebanese passports shown as visa-free; other Arab nationalities need an embassy visa (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Thailand— Summary changed: from ~~everyone outside the visa-exempt and bilateral lists applies through the eVisa portal~~ to adds the visa on arrival for Azerbaijani, Belarusian and Serbian citizens (consular.mfa.go.th )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Timor-Leste— Summary changed: from Most nationalities buy a US$30 tourist visa on arrival, good for 30 days and extendable once, while citizens of the Schengen states enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU agreement and citizens of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand visa-free for 30 days. The Migration Service says the visa on arrival is issued at every official border post, including land crossings from Indonesia. to Most nationalities buy a US$30 tourist visa on arrival, good for 30 days and extendable once, while citizens of the EU (except Ireland) and the other Schengen states enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU agreement and citizens of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand visa-free for 30 days. The Migration Service says the visa on arrival is issued at every official border post, including land crossings from Indonesia. (migracao.gov.tl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tonga— Summary changed: from Tonga issues a 30-day visitor's visa on arrival to citizens of about fifty countries its Customs and Immigration page lists — among them the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Ireland and most Pacific and Commonwealth states — on the strength of a return ticket and sufficient funds. Citizens of the other 26 EU member states are visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period under the EU–Tonga visa waiver agreement. Chinese citizens are visa-free for 30 days under a bilateral agreement. Citizens of every other country need a visa before arrival. to Tonga issues a 30-day visitor's visa on arrival to citizens of about 35 countries its Customs and Immigration page lists — among them the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Ireland and many Pacific and Commonwealth states — on the strength of a return ticket and sufficient funds. Citizens of the other 26 EU member states are visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period under the EU–Tonga visa waiver agreement. Chinese citizens are visa-free for 30 days under a bilateral agreement. Citizens of every other country need a visa before arrival. (revenue.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tonga— Visa on arrival: extension changed: from A visitor's visa is issued free of charge on arrival for 30 days, on presentation of a passport valid 6 months beyond departure, an onward ticket and proof of funds. It can be extended month by month up to a total stay of about six months. to A visitor's visa is issued free of charge on arrival for 30 days, on presentation of a passport valid 6 months beyond departure, an onward ticket and proof of funds. To stay longer, apply to the Immigration Department before it expires; no official source publishes the maximum total stay. (revenue.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Trinidad and Tobago— FAQ answer changed: from ~~A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from a risk country~~ to No certificate is required for entry; vaccination is recommended for forested areas of Trinidad (homelandsecurity.gov.tt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tunisia— Summary changed: from Tunisia lets citizens of a broad list of countries — the EU, UK, US, Canada, Japan, most of Europe and many Arab, African and Asian states — enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Nationalities outside the list apply for a consular visa; Israeli passport holders are not admitted. to Tunisia lets citizens of a broad list of countries — every EU state except Cyprus, the UK, US, Canada, Japan, most of the rest of Europe, many Arab and African states and some Asian ones — enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Nationalities outside the list apply for a consular visa; Israeli passport holders are not admitted. (back.diplomatie.gov.tn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tunisia— FAQ answer changed: from Most Western tourists do not. Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Japan, and much of Europe, the Arab world, Africa and Latin America can stay visa-free for up to 90 days. Nationalities outside the exemption list — including most of South Asia and many African states — need a consular visa before travel. to Most Western tourists do not. Citizens of the EU (except Cyprus), UK, US, Canada, Japan, and much of the rest of Europe, the Arab world and Africa, as well as Argentina, Brazil and Chile, can stay visa-free for up to 90 days. Nationalities outside the exemption list — including most of South Asia and many African states — need a consular visa before travel. (back.diplomatie.gov.tn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Turkey— FAQ answer changed: from ~~conditional eVisa nationalities include Vietnam~~ to conditional eVisa nationalities include Egypt (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Turkmenistan— FAQ answer changed: from ~~The transit visa needs no invitation letter (3–7 days)~~ to The transit visa also needs a letter of invitation sponsored by the State Migration Service (up to 5 days per trip) (migration.gov.tm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Turkmenistan— Visa options changed: from ~~Embassy tourist visa or transit visa~~ to Embassy tourist visa, visa on arrival with a pre-approved invitation, or transit visa (migration.gov.tm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United Arab Emirates— Summary changed: from The United Arab Emirates gives many passport holders a free visa on arrival — for most Western, Latin American and East Asian passports it allows 90 days within six months, for a smaller group 30 days — lets EU citizens stay visa-free for 90 days in any 180, and routes everyone else through pre-arranged tourist eVisas sponsored by airlines, hotels or UAE residents. to The United Arab Emirates lets many passport holders in without arranging anything — a free visa on arrival for 90 days within six months for passports such as the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea (30 days for a smaller group), visa-free entry for most of Latin America and for China, and 90 days in any 180 visa-free for EU citizens — and routes everyone else through pre-arranged tourist eVisas sponsored by airlines, hotels or UAE residents. (u.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United Kingdom— Summary changed: from The United Kingdom now requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA, £20, valid 2 years) from all visa-exempt visitors — including US, EU and Commonwealth citizens — while visa nationals apply online for a Standard Visitor visa (£135, stays up to 6 months); only Irish citizens are exempt under the Common Travel Area. to The United Kingdom now requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA, £20, valid 2 years) from all visa-exempt visitors — including US, EU, Canadian and Australian citizens — while visa nationals apply online for a Standard Visitor visa (£135, stays up to 6 months); only Irish citizens are exempt under the Common Travel Area. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United States— Summary changed: from The United States admits Visa Waiver Program nationals with an ESTA travel authorization ($40.27, valid 2 years) for stays up to 90 days, lets Canadians visit visa-free for up to 6 months, and requires everyone else to obtain a B1/B2 visitor visa ($185) at a US embassy — often with long interview wait times. to The United States admits Visa Waiver Program nationals with an ESTA travel authorization ($40.27, valid 2 years) for stays up to 90 days, lets Canadians visit visa-free for up to 6 months, and requires everyone else to obtain a B1/B2 visitor visa ($185) at a US embassy — often with long interview wait times. Presidential proclamations of June and December 2025 suspend entry on visitor visas for citizens of more than 30 countries, with limited exemptions. (ecfr.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Uzbekistan— FAQ answer changed: from Apply at e-visa.gov.uz with a passport scan and photo. The single-entry eVisa costs USD 20, is normally issued within two working days, and allows a 30-day stay within a 90-day validity window; double- and triple-entry versions cost USD 35 and USD 50. to Apply at e-visa.gov.uz with a passport scan and photo. The single-entry eVisa costs USD 20, is normally issued within two working days, and allows a 30-day stay within a 90-day validity window; double-entry and multiple-entry versions cost USD 35 and USD 50. (gov.uz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Vanuatu— FAQ answer changed: from ~~passport valid 6 months beyond departure~~ to passport valid for more than 6 months on arrival (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Vanuatu— FAQ answer changed: from ~~the Gulf states are visa-exempt~~ to most Gulf states are visa-exempt (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Vatican City— ETIAS status changed: from ~~Being phased in~~ to Not yet in operation; no applications collected (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zambia— Summary changed: from Zambia waived visas for 43 countries in 2022 and 53 more from January 2025, so 167 nationalities, including the US, UK and the EU, now enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 12 months. Most others can buy a visa on arrival or apply online, and about 50 nationalities need approval before travel; the KAZA UniVisa adds seamless travel with Zimbabwe around Victoria Falls. to Zambia waived visas for 43 countries in 2022 and 53 more from January 2025, so 117 nationalities, including the US, UK and the EU, now enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 12 months. Of the rest, 28 nationalities can buy a visa on arrival or apply online, and about 50 need an eVisa approved before travel; the KAZA UniVisa adds seamless travel with Zimbabwe around Victoria Falls. (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Algeria— Saharan tourism visa on arrival: validity changed: from ~~null (not stated)~~ to 30 (embbrussels.mfa.gov.dz )(opens in a new tab)