Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 3, 2026Angola— FAQ answer: border documents changed: from Everyone needs a passport valid 6 months with two blank pages and a yellow fever certificate. eVisa applicants must also show a round-trip booking, accommodation and proof of means, and border officials may ask visa-free visitors for a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation too. to Everyone needs a passport valid 6 months with two blank pages and a yellow fever certificate. eVisa applicants must also show a round-trip booking, accommodation and proof of means, and border officials may ask visa-free visitors for a return or onward ticket too. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Antigua and Barbuda— Yellow fever changed: from ~~No certificate is needed if you fly in directly from Europe, North America or the rest of the Caribbean.~~ to WHO's risk list includes Trinidad and Tobago, so a Caribbean origin does not by itself exempt you. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Armenia— FAQ answer: how the 180 days are counted changed: from Most visa-waiver nationalities may stay up to 180 days in total within any one-year period — a rolling twelve months, not the calendar year. Citizens of China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uruguay get up to 90 days under their own agreements. Longer stays require a residence permit from the migration authorities. to Most visa-waiver nationalities may stay up to 180 days in total within one year. Citizens of China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uruguay get up to 90 days under their own agreements. Longer stays require a residence permit from the migration authorities. (mfa.am )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahamas— Travel insurance changed: from ~~No official source states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to the Bahamas. Healthcare is paid for up front, so cover that includes medical evacuation is strongly advised.~~ to No official source states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to the Bahamas. The UK government says medical treatment can be expensive and that serious cases are transferred to Nassau, Freeport or Miami by air ambulance, so cover that includes medical evacuation is worth having. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— Visa on arrival fee changed: from ~~null (not published)~~ to BHD 5 (evisa.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— VOA fee in row note changed: from ~~(2-week stay, extendable)~~ to (2-week stay, BHD 5, extendable) (evisa.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— Sponsored visit visa stay changed: from 30 to null (npra.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— Onward ticket changed: from ~~eVisa applicants must attach proof of a return air ticket and a hotel reservation or an address in Bahrain.~~ to ...and travellers taking the 2-week visa on arrival must show a confirmed return air ticket, per NPRA. (evisa.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bahrain— Proof of funds changed: from ~~eVisa applicants must attach a bank statement for the past 3 months showing a regular income of at least USD 1,000.~~ to NPRA's eVisa page asks for it; the portal's conditions list a 3-month statement with an ending balance of at least USD 1,000 for some nationalities but not others (US citizens, for example); VOA officers may ask for proof of support. (evisa.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bangladesh— Visa on arrival — fee amount and notes changed: from ~~51 USD; notes: 'The 2016 circular does not print the amount; US$51 is the figure in common use.'~~ to 50 USD; notes: 'The 2016 circular does not print the amount; the immigration police's visa-on-arrival portal gives a visa fee of US$50, excluding processing fees, or as decided by the authority, paid at the Sonali Bank counter in the arrivals hall.' (voa.specialbranch.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bangladesh— Visa on arrival fee in prose changed: from ~~about US$51~~ to about US$50 (voa.specialbranch.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Barbados— Yellow fever changed: from ~~…which differs slightly from WHO's own risk list. No vaccination is required if you fly in directly from Europe, North America or the rest of the Caribbean.~~ to …which differs from WHO's own risk list. WHO's risk list includes Caribbean-area countries such as Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana, so check before flying in from within the region. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Barbados— Travel insurance changed: from ~~…and treatment is paid for by the patient.~~ to …and medical treatment can be expensive. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Belarus— IN passport note changed: from An embassy visa is the reliable route; Indian citizens holding a used multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa may qualify for the 30-day Minsk airport waiver. Verify with a Belarusian embassy first. Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen or EU-state visa, with a stamp showing it has been used, can instead enter visa-free for up to 30 days through Minsk National Airport or the five regional airports, with a confirmed departure within 30 days. to Apply for a visa at a Belarusian embassy or consulate before travel. Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen or EU-state visa, with a stamp showing it has been used, can instead enter visa-free for up to 30 days through Minsk National Airport or the five regional airports, with a confirmed departure within 30 days. (mfa.gov.by )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bolivia— FAQ: visa on arrival processing time changed: from ~~Processing takes about 10 to 30 minutes at the border.~~ to Processing takes up to 10 minutes at border and airport posts, and up to 30 minutes at a migration office. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bolivia— Group 2 tourist visa processing changed: from ~~10–30 minutes~~ to up to 30 minutes (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina— Type C visa fee: conflicting official figure changed: from ~~none~~ to FIPA: EUR 31 single / EUR 57 multiple (resolvedBy newer) (en.bhembassyqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Botswana— Yellow fever source type changed: from ~~government~~ to igo (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Brazil— FAQ: how to apply for the eVisa changed: from ... with a passport photo page scan, a recent photo, proof of onward travel and funds, and pay USD 80.90 by card. Processing is typically around 5 business days, but allow at least two weeks before travel. to ... with a colour copy of your passport bio page and a recent photograph, and pay USD 80.90. The portal says processing takes up to 10 business days once your verified application is submitted, so apply well before travel. (brazil.vfsevisa.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— Currency declaration changed: from ~~Declare large sums of cash to customs on arrival — declarations can be made through the Customs.BN app or at the airport.~~ to The UK's travel advice says to declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, through the Customs.BN app or on arrival at the airport. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Brunei— AU passport: visa on arrival entries changed: from ~~Australian citizens obtain a single-entry visa on arrival for stays up to 30 days.~~ to Australian citizens obtain a single- or multiple-entry visa on arrival for stays up to 30 days. (mfa.gov.bn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Costa Rica— Yellow fever: number of African risk countries changed: from ~~27 African countries~~ to 32 African countries (ministeriodesalud.go.cr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Costa Rica— Yellow fever: time window changed: from ~~if you have been, in the six days before arrival, in a country on the risk list~~ to if you are arriving from a country on the risk list (ministeriodesalud.go.cr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Costa Rica— Fourth-group (restricted visa) wording changed: from ~~Restricted nationality — a consular visa with additional authorization from Costa Rica's Immigration Directorate is required; allow extra processing time.~~ to Restricted nationality — a restricted visa is required, which only Costa Rica's Restricted Visa Commission (Comisión de Visas Restringidas) can approve; allow extra processing time. (migracion.go.cr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Costa Rica— Libya and Yemen: visa group changed: from ~~Restricted nationality — a consular visa with additional authorization from Costa Rica's Immigration Directorate is required~~ to A consular visa is required, applied for through a Costa Rican consulate before travel. (migracion.go.cr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— Proof of funds changed: from ~~not required — "No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Côte d'Ivoire."~~ to required for embassy visa applicants (tourism/business), no amount published; not among the airport e-visa's mandatory documents (snedai.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— Travel insurance changed: from ~~No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Côte d'Ivoire~~ to No official source states a travel insurance requirement for tourist entry; only study-visa applicants are told to take out health insurance (snedai.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— Ugandan passport: notes changed: from The DRC committed to waive visas for Ugandan citizens by 31 August 2026, reciprocating Uganda’s January 2024 waiver for Congolese citizens (Uganda’s embassy in Kinshasa, 11 May 2026), and press reports since June 2026 describe a DGM directive exempting Ugandans for stays of up to 90 days. No official DRC text of that exemption is published, so carry the eVisa or an embassy visa unless the DGM or a DRC embassy confirms the waiver. to The DRC committed to fast-tracking procedures for a reciprocal visa waiver for Ugandan citizens by 31 August 2026, following Uganda's January 2024 waiver for Congolese citizens (Uganda's embassy in Kinshasa, 11 May 2026). No official DRC text of that waiver is published, so carry the eVisa or an embassy visa unless the DGM or a DRC embassy confirms the waiver. (kinshasa.mofa.go.ug )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Dominican Republic— Proof of funds changed: from ~~No official source we found states a proof-of-funds requirement or a minimum amount for tourists.~~ to No minimum amount is published. Canada's travel advice says you may need to prove adequate funds for the duration of your stay when you enter, and give the address where you will be staying. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Ecuador— Yellow fever certificate changed: from ~~recommended: No yellow fever certificate is required to enter Ecuador~~ to arriving-from-risk-country: arrivals from Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil no longer need one (MSP, 28 Aug 2025); WHO (2022) still lists a certificate for travellers aged 1+ from DR Congo or Uganda (or >12 h transit there), which the ministry's notice does not address (salud.gob.ec )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Ecuador— Insurance tip changed: from ~~Health insurance is mandatory for foreign tourists visiting the Galápagos, though not for the mainland.~~ to Health insurance is mandatory for foreign tourists visiting the Galápagos; no official source we found states a requirement for the mainland. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Egypt— VN passport: eVisa conditions changed: from ~~Vietnamese citizens' eVisa eligibility carries conditions. Check visa2egypt.gov.eg; if the portal does not accept your application, apply at an Egyptian embassy.~~ to Vietnam is on the e-Visa portal's list of eligible nationalities, with no further condition stated: apply at visa2egypt.gov.eg before you travel, or for a visa at an Egyptian embassy. (visa2egypt.gov.eg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Eritrea— Travel insurance changed: from No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entering Eritrea. Medical facilities are very limited and serious cases need evacuation abroad, so cover that includes medical evacuation is advisable. to No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entering Eritrea. The UK government says public hospitals outside Asmara are often poorly equipped and rural facilities even more limited, and advises insurance that covers local treatment and medical evacuation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Ethiopia— KE passport: stay length note changed: from The Immigration and Citizenship Service states that citizens of Kenya with a valid passport can enter Ethiopia without a visa. It does not publish the length of stay allowed; the border officer sets it on arrival. to The Immigration and Citizenship Service states that citizens of Kenya with a valid passport can enter Ethiopia without a visa. It does not publish the length of stay allowed. (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Ethiopia— DJ passport: stay length note changed: from The Immigration and Citizenship Service states that citizens of Djibouti with a valid passport can enter Ethiopia without a visa. It does not publish the length of stay allowed; the border officer sets it on arrival. to The Immigration and Citizenship Service states that citizens of Djibouti with a valid passport can enter Ethiopia without a visa. It does not publish the length of stay allowed. (evisa.gov.et )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Fiji— Passport validity changed: from ~~6-months-on-arrival: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Fiji. This is enforced by airlines at check-in as well as by immigration.~~ to 6-months-beyond-stay: Fiji's Ministry of Immigration requires a passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in Fiji. (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Fiji— Passport rows: passport validity sentence changed: from ~~"hold a passport valid at least six months from your arrival date" (102 rows)~~ to "hold a passport valid at least six months beyond your intended stay" (immigration.gov.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Fiji— FAQ answer changed: from 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. to A passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay, 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, 2026Fiji— Passenger arrival card changed: from Every arriving passenger is given a passenger arrival card, a legal document that is also the biosecurity declaration. All food, plants and plant products, animal products, used materials and camping or sporting equipment must be declared or dropped in the amnesty bins; undeclared items found in your baggage bring an on-the-spot fine of FJD 400, and prosecution can lead to a fine of up to FJD 20,000, six months in prison, or both. to Every arriving passenger is given a passenger arrival card, a legal document that is also the biosecurity declaration. All food, plants and plant products, animal products and used materials must be declared or dropped in the amnesty bins; undeclared items found in your baggage bring an on-the-spot fine of FJD 400, and prosecution can lead to a fine of up to FJD 20,000, six months in prison, or both. (baf.com.fj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Gabon— US visa suspension wording changed: from ~~Gabon has suspended visas for US citizens since 1 January 2026~~ to on 18 December 2025 Gabon's Council of Ministers announced it would suspend visa issuance to US citizens, in reciprocity for US restrictions that took effect on 1 January 2026 (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Gabon— Travel insurance changed: from ~~Medical facilities outside Libreville are limited, so cover that includes medical evacuation is advisable.~~ to Canada's travel advice recommends insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Gambia— Onward ticket changed: from ~~No official source states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to The Gambia. Airlines flying into Banjul may check return tickets, and border officers may ask about onward travel.~~ to The Immigration Department issues a short visit visa only to applicants who hold a return ticket (or cash equal to its cost) or an onward ticket from The Gambia. No official source states a ticket requirement for visa-free visitors, but airlines flying into Banjul may check return tickets. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Gambia— Proof of funds changed: from ~~No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for The Gambia. Border officers may ask visitors to show means of support and accommodation details.~~ to Short visit visa applicants must have adequate funds for their maintenance in The Gambia, according to the Immigration Department; no amount is published. No official source states a requirement for visa-free visitors. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Gambia— Tourist visa validity changed: from ~~null~~ to 90 (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Georgia— TW passport note changed: from Taiwan is not on Georgia's list of visa-exempt countries and is not offered on the e-Visa nationality list, so a visa from a Georgian embassy or consulate is needed. Georgia does not recognize the Taiwanese passport; ask the mission whether it will accept it before planning a trip. to Taiwan is not on Georgia's list of visa-exempt countries and is not offered on the e-Visa nationality list, so a visa from a Georgian embassy or consulate is needed. Ask the mission whether it will accept the Taiwanese passport before planning a trip. (gc-pfiles.mfa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Grenada— Yellow fever certificate changed: from ~~Travelers coming directly from Europe, North America or elsewhere in the Caribbean do not need one. / FAQ: Only if ... transiting a yellow fever risk country in tropical Africa or South America ...~~ to WHO's risk list includes Trinidad, so a Caribbean origin does not by itself exempt you. / FAQ: aged one or over, arriving from a risk country or after more than 12 hours' transit; risk countries include Trinidad. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Grenada— Extension length changed: from 90 to null (gov.gd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Guatemala— US/Canada/Schengen visa-holder waiver changed: from appliesTo "visa-required"; Travelers holding a valid US visa (category B1/B2 or higher), or a valid Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit, are often admitted without a Guatemalan visa, but no official Guatemalan source we could read states this exemption or a length of stay: IGM's entry requirements and country classification pages do not mention it, and the published visa regulation (AMN-04-2025) returns "not found". Confirm with a Guatemalan consulate before relying on it. Nationalities on Guatemala's restricted list always need prior consular approval. to appliesTo ["IN"]; Indian nationals holding a valid visa of the United States, Canada or a Schengen state do not need a Guatemalan visa, according to the Foreign Ministry's visa page (archived November 2024; the live address now redirects to the ministry's home page). No length of stay is stated. No official source we could read extends this to other nationalities: IGM's entry requirements and country classification pages do not mention it, and the published visa regulation (AMN-04-2025) returns "not found". Confirm with a Guatemalan consulate before relying on it. (minex.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Guatemala— IN passport: visa-holder exemption changed: from A consular visa (Category B) is required before travel; some nationalities are Category C and need a consulted visa vetted by the migration institute. Confirm your category with a Guatemalan consulate. to A consular visa (Category B) is required before travel; some nationalities are Category C and need a consulted visa vetted by the migration institute. Confirm your category with a Guatemalan consulate. Holders of a valid US, Canadian or Schengen visa do not need a Guatemalan visa, according to the Foreign Ministry. (minex.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Guinea-Bissau— Embassy visa fees changed: from ~~EUR 70 / 110 / 200 stated as the fee for all nationalities~~ to the fees Ireland's foreign ministry quotes for Irish citizens; other nationalities may pay differently (ireland.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Guinea-Bissau— Stay on embassy visa changed: from 90 to null (ireland.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Guyana— Business visa fee notes changed: from Covers a five-year business visa; each five-year renewal costs another USD 140 (Foreign Ministry advisory). 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 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. (minfor.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Honduras— Onward ticket changed: from ~~No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Honduras, but airlines and immigration officers may ask for a ticket out of the CA-4 region.~~ to No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Honduras. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Indonesia— Summary — visa-on-arrival nationalities changed: from ~~to citizens of 80 countries~~ to to citizens of 97 countries and territories (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Indonesia— VOA fee notes — eligible nationalities changed: from ~~Available to citizens of 80 countries.~~ to Available to citizens of 97 countries and territories. (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Iran— Row note: who sets the stay changed: from ~~...publishes the permitted length of stay (for this passport), so the border officer sets it on entry.~~ to ...publishes the permitted length of stay (for this passport). (evisa.mfa.ir )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Iran— Row note: insurance check changed: from ~~VOA is never issued at land borders, and compliant travel insurance is checked.~~ to VOA is never issued at land borders. (evisa.mfa.ir )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Iran— Travel insurance (Iran) changed: from ~~Travel insurance is compulsory with an Iranian visa: Iran's embassy in Berlin adds EUR 10 for it to every visa fee.~~ to Iran's embassy in Berlin adds EUR 10 for compulsory travel insurance to every visa fee it charges; no official source we could read says whether the eVisa or the visa on arrival requires it. (germany.mfa.ir )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Iraq— TR passport note changed: from Turkish citizens are not among the 44 nationalities that Iraq's e-Visa portal lets apply directly online, and Iraq does not state a visa on arrival for them. Apply in advance at an Iraqi embassy or consulate; approval from Baghdad can take several weeks. The Kurdistan Region runs a separate entry regime whose visas are valid there only. to Turkish citizens are not among the 44 nationalities that Iraq's e-Visa portal lets apply directly online, and Iraq does not state a visa on arrival for them. Apply in advance at an Iraqi embassy or consulate. The Kurdistan Region runs a separate entry regime whose visas are valid there only. (eservice.evisa.iq )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Iraq— IS passport note changed: from Icelandic citizens are not among the 44 nationalities that Iraq's e-Visa portal lets apply directly online, and Iraq does not state a visa on arrival for them. Apply in advance at an Iraqi embassy or consulate; approval from Baghdad can take several weeks. The Kurdistan Region runs a separate entry regime whose visas are valid there only. to Icelandic citizens are not among the 44 nationalities that Iraq's e-Visa portal lets apply directly online, and Iraq does not state a visa on arrival for them. Apply in advance at an Iraqi embassy or consulate. The Kurdistan Region runs a separate entry regime whose visas are valid there only. (eservice.evisa.iq )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Iraq— LI passport note changed: from Liechtenstein citizens are not among the 44 nationalities that Iraq's e-Visa portal lets apply directly online, and Iraq does not state a visa on arrival for them. Apply in advance at an Iraqi embassy or consulate; approval from Baghdad can take several weeks. The Kurdistan Region runs a separate entry regime whose visas are valid there only. to Liechtenstein citizens are not among the 44 nationalities that Iraq's e-Visa portal lets apply directly online, and Iraq does not state a visa on arrival for them. Apply in advance at an Iraqi embassy or consulate. The Kurdistan Region runs a separate entry regime whose visas are valid there only. (eservice.evisa.iq )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Israel— Travel insurance — ETA-IL travellers changed: from ~~Visa-exempt visitors travelling on an ETA-IL are not asked for insurance.~~ to No official page states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors travelling on an ETA-IL. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Israel— Onward ticket — ETA-IL travellers changed: from ~~The ETA-IL application for visa-exempt visitors does not ask for one.~~ to No official page states a ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors travelling on an ETA-IL. (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— FAQ: who can use the Japan eVisa changed: from 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. to Chinese nationals living in China, and people residing in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia, South Korea, Singapore or the United Arab Emirates, apply for it through an accredited travel agency; Filipino and Vietnamese nationals living at home can use it only for designated package tours, with a 15-day stay. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Japan for Laos passports changed: from ~~evisa, up to 90 days, visa types ['evisa-single']~~ to embassy-visa (short-term-single); eVISA not open to residents of Laos (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Japan for Myanmar passports changed: from ~~evisa, up to 90 days, visa types ['evisa-single']~~ to embassy-visa (short-term-single); eVISA not open to residents of Myanmar (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Japan for Sri Lanka passports changed: from ~~evisa, up to 90 days, visa types ['evisa-single']~~ to embassy-visa (short-term-single); eVISA not open to residents of Sri Lanka (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Japan for Cambodia passports — how to apply changed: from ~~Citizens applying for a single-entry tourist visa can generally use the official Japan eVisa. Confirm eligibility for your place of residence on evisa.mofa.go.jp.~~ to Residents of Cambodia apply for the eVisa online, directly. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Japan for Mongolia passports — how to apply changed: from ~~Citizens applying for a single-entry tourist visa can generally use the official Japan eVisa. Confirm eligibility for your place of residence on evisa.mofa.go.jp.~~ to Residents of Mongolia apply for the eVisa through an accredited agency. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jordan— Onward ticket: required flag changed: from ~~required: true, appliesTo: all~~ to required: false, appliesTo: null (moi.gov.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kosovo— Passport validity: conflict record and text changed: from Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from Kosovo — carrying 6 months’ validity is safest; ID-card entry is available to EU and Western Balkans citizens. | conflict: {"url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/entry-requirements", "name": "UK FCDO travel advice \u2014 Kosovo entry requirements", "states": "passport valid for the duration of the stay; no additional validity needed", "resolvedBy": "hierarchy"} to Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires visa applicants to show a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond their planned departure from Kosovo, with at least two blank pages. It states no separate rule for visa-free visitors; the UK government's travel advice says a passport valid for the length of the stay is enough for them. Citizens of EU and Schengen states, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the Holy See, Albania, Montenegro and Serbia can enter with a valid biometric ID card. | conflict: none (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Laos— Visa on arrival: extension days changed: from 60 to Not published (null) (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Laos— FAQ: extending a stay changed: from ~~Tourist visas can be extended at most twice per arrival ... at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane or a provincial immigration office.~~ to ... or a provincial immigration office (the Department's visa page says a visa on arrival can be extended once). (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Laos— FAQ: eVisa or visa on arrival changed: from ~~the visa on arrival is paid in cash at the border, with a passport photo, and is available at all major airports and border crossings.~~ to the visa on arrival is issued at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings. (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Laos— FAQ: US citizens changed: from ~~obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival for a cash fee at major airports and border crossings~~ to obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival at major airports and border crossings (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Laos— Tip: US dollar cash changed: from ~~They pay for the visa on arrival, are accepted for many tourist services, and are a useful backup~~ to They are accepted for many tourist services and are a useful backup (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Lesotho— Travel insurance: visa-free visitors changed: from ~~Visa-free visitors are not asked for it~~ to The government's visa charter does not list it for visa-free visitors (gov.ls )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Libya— Is it safe: travel-advice summary changed: from 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). to Western governments advise against all travel to most of Libya; the UK makes an exception only for Tripoli, Misrata and the Benghazi–Jebel Akhdar area, where it advises against all but essential travel. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Macau— Travel insurance changed: from ~~... does not include it. Healthcare is good but private care is costly, so cover is sensible.~~ to ... does not include it. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Malawi— onwardTicket changed: from ~~No official source states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Malawi. Airlines and immigration officers may ask about your onward travel plans and where you will be staying.~~ to No official source states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Malawi. (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Malawi— proofOfFunds changed: from ~~No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Malawi. Visitors may be asked to show they can support themselves during the stay.~~ to No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Malawi. (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Malawi— Currency declaration changed: from ~~No official source we could read states Malawi's currency declaration threshold. Declare large amounts of foreign currency to customs on arrival and keep exchange receipts.~~ to No official source we could read states Malawi's currency declaration threshold. (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Malawi— eVisa extension length changed: from ~~{"possible": true, "days": 60}~~ to {"possible": true, "days": null} (immigration.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Malaysia— eVisa cost FAQ changed: from ~~a visa fee that depends on nationality (around RM150 in total)~~ to a visa fee that depends on nationality (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Maldives— Tourist visa extension: total stay changed: from ~~Tourist Visa Extension (up to 90 days total) / stayDays 90~~ to Tourist Visa Extension / stayDays null (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Maldives— Summary: extension length changed: from ~~...extended in-country to a total of 90 days.~~ to ...extended in-country through the Imuga portal. (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Maldives— FAQ answer: extension length changed: from Yes. The free 30-day visa on arrival can be extended in-country up to a total of 90 days by applying through Maldives Immigration (via the Imuga portal) before your first 30 days expire, with proof of accommodation and funds. A fee applies. to Yes. The free 30-day visa on arrival can be extended in-country by applying through Maldives Immigration (via the Imuga portal) before your first 30 days expire, with proof of accommodation and funds; Immigration expects to decide applications within 48 hours. It does not publish the maximum length of an extension. A fee applies. (immigration.gov.mv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mauritania— Currency rules text changed: from ~~... exchange US dollars or euros only at banks, hotels or official bureaux de change.~~ to ... US dollars and euros can be exchanged at banks, some hotels and official bureaux de change. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mauritius— RU passport: notes and instrument changed: from ~~Visa-free under the Russia–Mauritius agreement on mutual abolition of visa requirements (in force 10 April 2016): up to 60 days per stay, and no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.~~ to Visa-free under the Russia–Mauritius agreement on mutual abolition of visa requirements: up to 60 days per stay, and no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. (mauritius.mid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mauritius— CN passport: notes and instrument changed: from Visa-free for up to 60 days per visit under the China–Mauritius mutual visa exemption agreement (in force 31 October 2013), with a valid passport, a return ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds. to Visa-free for up to 60 days per visit under the China–Mauritius mutual visa exemption agreement, with a valid passport, a return ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds. (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Montenegro— Proof of funds changed: from Visa applicants must prove means of support of at least €50 for each day of the requested stay, shown by a bank statement, proof of regular income, cash, traveller's cheques or credit cards. No figure is published for visa-exempt visitors, though border officers may ask them to show sufficient means for their stay. to Visa applicants must prove means of support of at least €50 for each day of the requested stay, shown by a bank statement, proof of regular income, cash, traveller's cheques or credit cards. No figure is published for visa-exempt visitors. (gov.me )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Mozambique— AU, IN, NZ, QA: waiver note cites a decree that does not name them changed: from Visa-free for tourism and business under Mozambique's 2023 waiver decree — up to 30 days per entry, after pre-registering at evisa.gov.mz at least 48 hours before boarding and paying a MZN 650 processing fee (Decree 10/2023). The exemption list is periodically revised, so confirm eligibility before travel. to Visa-free for tourism and business for up to 30 days under Mozambique's visa waiver. This nationality is not named in Decree 10/2023, which set the waiver's conditions for the countries it lists (pre-registration at evisa.gov.mz at least 48 hours before boarding and a MZN 650 processing fee), so confirm the current conditions for your passport before travel. (mozambiquehighcommission.org.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nauru— Onward ticket changed: from ~~Officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket, according to the Government of Canada's travel advice. No Nauruan official source we could find states the rule.~~ to Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 allow a visitor's visa to be granted only to a person who holds a valid ticket for travel from Nauru to another country and any documents needed to enter that country (regulation 12(1)(a)). Officials may also ask to see a return or onward ticket on arrival, according to the Government of Canada's travel advice. (ronlaw.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Nicaragua— Colombia row: Raizales exception changed: from ~~Category C ... wait for the approval before you travel.~~ to ... The disposition lists Colombia in Category C while respecting a partial visa-free reciprocity for Colombians born in the San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina archipelago (Raizales); if that applies to you, confirm with a Nicaraguan consulate. (mint.gob.ni )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026North Korea— North Korea arrival declaration changed: from Foreign currency must be declared to customs on arrival, and foreign mobile phones must be registered at the border. GPS devices are held by customs until you leave, and books, films and data storage devices may be inspected; material judged anti-government, religious or pornographic is confiscated and can lead to imprisonment. to Foreign currency must be declared to customs on arrival, and foreign mobile phones must be registered at the border. GPS devices are held by customs until you leave. Customs officers confiscate literature or media judged anti-government, subversive or pornographic, and further severe penalties, including imprisonment, are possible; the UK government advises against bringing Korean-language or religious material. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— Onward ticket changed: from ~~No official source states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Pakistan. The tourist eVisa asks for a hotel booking, and airlines may ask to see a return booking.~~ to No official source states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Pakistan. The tourist eVisa asks for a hotel booking. (visa.nadra.gov.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Pakistan— Currency rules: foreign-currency export changed: from Travellers may bring foreign currency notes into Pakistan without limit. Pakistani rupees are limited to PKR 10,000 per person in or out (PKR 3,000 to or from India). Taking foreign currency out is capped per visit at USD 10,000 for adults, USD 5,000 for ages 5–18 and USD 1,000 for children under 5 (or the equivalent). to Travellers may bring foreign currency notes into Pakistan without limit. Pakistani rupees are limited to PKR 10,000 per person in or out (PKR 3,000 to or from India). A general permission lets anyone take foreign currency out up to USD 10,000 per visit for adults, USD 5,000 for ages 5–18 and USD 1,000 for children under 5 (or the equivalent); visitors not ordinarily resident in Pakistan may also take out the unspent foreign currency they brought in, if their stay has not exceeded three months. (sbp.org.pk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Paraguay— Yellow fever certificate — risk zones changed: from Risk zones listed as Brazil (Amazonas, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, Roraima), Colombia (Caquetá, Huila, Nariño, Putumayo, Vaupés, Tolima) and Peru (Huánuco, Junín, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali) to Adds Bolivia (Santa Cruz) and Guyana (Boa Vista and Siparuni) to the listed risk zones (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Paraguay— Yellow fever FAQ changed: from ~~parts of Brazil (…), Colombia and Peru. Arrivals from Bolivia and from the rest of those countries do not need a certificate.~~ to parts of Bolivia (Santa Cruz), Brazil (…), Colombia, Guyana and Peru. Arrivals from the rest of those countries do not need a certificate. (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Peru— Onward ticket changed: from No official source states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Peru, but airlines and immigration officers frequently ask for proof of onward or return travel. Carry a booking that leaves Peru within your permitted stay. to No official source states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Peru. Canada's travel advice says officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket, so carry a booking that leaves Peru within your permitted stay. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)