Data updates: October 2026
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- Oct 3, 2026Gambia— requirement changed: from
visa-free 28to eta (entry clearance, no visa) (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— requirement changed: from
visa-free 28to eta (entry clearance, no visa) (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— requirement changed: from
visa-free 28to eta (entry clearance, no visa) (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— requirement changed: from
visa-free 28to eta (entry clearance, no visa) (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— requirement changed: from
visa-free 28to eta (entry clearance, no visa) (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— requirement changed: from
visa-free 28to eta (entry clearance, no visa) (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— requirement changed: from
visa-free 28to eta (entry clearance, no visa) (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— notes / visaTypes changed: from
A visa is required in advance from a Gambian embassy or high commission; where there is no Gambian mission nearby, ask your airline about arrangements before flying.to Eswatini appears twice on the Immigration Department’s lists — as Swaziland among countries whose citizens need only a visa, and as the Kingdom of Eswatini among those that need only an entry clearance. Plan for both: obtain the visa in advance from a Gambian embassy or high commission, and have your host in The Gambia obtain the entry clearance from the Immigration Department. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— notes changed: from
Commonwealth citizens are generally admitted visa-free (28-day entry stamp, extendable) — exceptions exist, so confirm with a Gambian mission before travel.to Australia is on the Immigration Department’s list of countries with a visa exemption agreement. Visitors are stamped in for 28 days, extendable at the Immigration Department in Banjul. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— notes changed: from
Commonwealth citizens are generally admitted visa-free (28-day entry stamp, extendable) — exceptions exist, so confirm with a Gambian mission before travel.to Canada is on the Immigration Department’s list of countries with a visa exemption agreement. Visitors are stamped in for 28 days, extendable at the Immigration Department in Banjul. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— notes / source changed: from
ECOWAS citizens enter freely under the Community's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days with a valid passport or ECOWAS travel document.to Burkina Faso left ECOWAS on 29 January 2025, but the ECOWAS Commission has announced that its citizens continue to enjoy, until further notice, movement, residence and establishment without a visa under the Community’s protocols; The Gambia’s Immigration Department says citizens of Mauritania, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso “will enjoy privileges as accorded”. Up to 90 days with a valid passport or ECOWAS travel document. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— notes / source changed: from
ECOWAS citizens enter freely under the Community's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days with a valid passport or ECOWAS travel document.to Mali left ECOWAS on 29 January 2025, but the ECOWAS Commission has announced that its citizens continue to enjoy, until further notice, movement, residence and establishment without a visa under the Community’s protocols; The Gambia’s Immigration Department says citizens of Mauritania, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso “will enjoy privileges as accorded”. Up to 90 days with a valid passport or ECOWAS travel document. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— notes / source changed: from
ECOWAS citizens enter freely under the Community's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days with a valid passport or ECOWAS travel document.to Niger left ECOWAS on 29 January 2025, but the ECOWAS Commission has announced that its citizens continue to enjoy, until further notice, movement, residence and establishment without a visa under the Community’s protocols; The Gambia’s Immigration Department says citizens of Mauritania, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso “will enjoy privileges as accorded”. Up to 90 days with a valid passport or ECOWAS travel document. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— notes / source changed: from
A visa is required in advance from a Gambian embassy or high commission; where there is no Gambian mission nearby, ask your airline about arrangements before flying.to Mauritania is on none of the Immigration Department’s visa lists: the department says only that citizens of Mauritania, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso “will enjoy privileges as accorded”, without saying whether a visa is needed. Until a Gambian mission confirms otherwise, plan on a visa from a Gambian embassy or high commission. (gid.gov.gm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— maxStayDays changed: from
28 (extendable 56)to 90 (ireland.ie )(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 — 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.to The Gambia admits ECOWAS citizens, the UK, Canada, Australia and much of northern Europe visa-free — British 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 citizens of much of the Caribbean, the Pacific, East and Southern Africa and South-East Asia need an entry clearance that a host in The Gambia obtains in advance from the Immigration Department, and 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— answer changed: from
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.to Citizens of ECOWAS states and of much of northern and western Europe — including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Scandinavia — enter visa-free, as do Canadians and Australians; British visitors are stamped in for 28 days, while Irish citizens may stay up to 90 days and ECOWAS citizens up to 90. Citizens of much of the Caribbean, the Pacific, East and Southern Africa and South-East Asia need no visa but an entry clearance, which a host in The Gambia obtains in advance from the Immigration Department. 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— answer changed: from
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.to The UK government says British visitors are stamped in for 28 days on arrival, and Ireland says Irish citizens can stay up to 90 days; 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. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— text changed: from
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.to Unless you are an ECOWAS citizen (up to 90 days), expect a 28-day entry stamp — the period the UK government gives for British visitors (Ireland says Irish citizens may stay up to 90 days). For longer stays, extend at the Immigration Department in Banjul before the stamp expires. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— text / source changed: from
A yellow fever certificate is required from travelers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission — commonly checked for arrivals overland or via mainland West Africa.to A yellow fever certificate is required from travelers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— Processing changed: from
1–3 business daysto null (not published) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Gambia— text changed: from
The Gambia is one of West Africa's calmer destinations and most visits are trouble-free. Petty theft and persistent hustling by "bumsters" on tourist beaches are the main annoyances; use registered taxis at night.to The UK government has no warning against travel to The Gambia. Petty theft is a problem in cities and tourist areas, especially at night on isolated beaches, in markets and at crowded events; persistent "bumsters" approach tourists on the beaches; and security checkpoints operate on all major routes. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Georgia— eVisa processing changed: from
1–5 business daysto null (at least 5 working days, no upper bound published) (evisa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Georgia— GCC permit waiver changed: from
Holders of a GCC residence permit (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain or Oman) can enter Georgia visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period — since 16 May 2025 the permit must be valid for at least 12 more months for citizens of 17 listed countries.to Holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a GCC state (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain or Oman) can enter Georgia visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Citizens of 17 listed countries need a multiple-entry visa or residence permit that is still valid for at least one year on the day they enter. (gc-pfiles.mfa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Georgia— Kosovo row note changed: from
Kosovo 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 Kosovo; ask the mission whether it will accept the passport before planning a trip.to Kosovo 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 passport before planning a trip. (gc-pfiles.mfa.gov.ge )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Germany— national-d: processing time changed: from
30-90 calendar daysto null (not stated) (gesetze-im-internet.de )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Germany— student: processing time changed: from
15-60 calendar daysto null (not stated) (gesetze-im-internet.de )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Germany— job-seeker: processing time changed: from
30-90 calendar daysto null (not stated) (gesetze-im-internet.de )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Germany— work: processing time changed: from
30-90 calendar daysto null (not stated) (gesetze-im-internet.de )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Germany— Safety text changed: from
Germany is a very safe destination with low violent crime. Watch for pickpocketing at train stations, Christmas markets and crowded events in the big cities.to Germany is a very safe destination; the UK says crime levels are similar to its own. Watch for mugging, bag-snatching and pickpocketing at airports, railway stations and crowded places such as Christmas markets. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Ghana— Blank passport pages changed: from
nullto 3 (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Ghana— Passport validity source changed: from
https://evisa.immigration.gov.gh/visa-requirementsto https://evisa.immigration.gov.gh/applicant-guide.html (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Ghana— Yellow fever changed: from
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required of all travelers aged 9 months and over and is routinely checked on arrival at Kotoka International Airport.to A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Ghana and may be checked at the port of entry. Travelers without one may be referred to airport health officials, including for vaccination. (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Ghana— African Union ETA fee changed: from
nullto 0 (free) (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Ghana— Caribbean ETA fee changed: from
nullto 0 (free) (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Ghana— Asia ETA fee changed: from
nullto 0 (free) (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Ghana— Embassy tourist visa processing changed: from
5–15 business daysto null (not published) (washington.mfa.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Ghana— Entry rule changed: from
{"requirement": "freedom-of-movement", "notes": "ECOWAS citizens enter Ghana freely under the Community's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days without a visa."}to {"requirement": "visa-free", "notes": "Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger left ECOWAS in January 2025, but Ghana Immigration Service treats citizens of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) like ECOWAS citizens: no visa or ETA is needed — up to 90 days with a valid passport."} (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Ghana— Entry rule changed: from
{"requirement": "freedom-of-movement", "notes": "ECOWAS citizens enter Ghana freely under the Community's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days without a visa."}to {"requirement": "visa-free", "notes": "Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger left ECOWAS in January 2025, but Ghana Immigration Service treats citizens of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) like ECOWAS citizens: no visa or ETA is needed — up to 90 days with a valid passport."} (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Ghana— Entry rule changed: from
{"requirement": "freedom-of-movement", "notes": "ECOWAS citizens enter Ghana freely under the Community's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days without a visa."}to {"requirement": "visa-free", "notes": "Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger left ECOWAS in January 2025, but Ghana Immigration Service treats citizens of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) like ECOWAS citizens: no visa or ETA is needed — up to 90 days with a valid passport."} (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Ghana— Safety changed: from
Ghana is one of West Africa's most stable countries. Petty theft and street scams occur in Accra, and the far-northern border areas adjoining Burkina Faso call for extra caution because of regional insecurity.to Ghana is one of West Africa's most stable countries. Petty theft and street scams occur in Accra. The UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to the Bawku Municipal area in the Upper East region, and the far-northern border areas adjoining Burkina Faso call for extra caution because of regional insecurity. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Grenada— GH passport: max stay changed: from
90to 30 (gov.gd )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Grenada— max stay on visa-free rows without an official figure changed: from
50x90to null for AU BW BN CL CR EC SZ GM IS IN IE IL JP KE KI LS LI MW MY MV MU MX MC NA NR NZ NO PG PE RU RW WS SM SC SL SG SB ZA KR LK CH TZ TO TV UG UY VU VA VE ZM (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Grenada— visa-free row notes: proof of accommodation changed: from
carry a return ticket and proof of accommodation / accommodation address on arrivalto carry a return or onward ticket (81 rows) (puregrenada.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Grenada— Visitor's visa: validity, stay, extension changed: from
validity 90, stay 90, extendable 90 daysto null (not stated) (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Grenada— Extension of stay: source changed: from
https://www.gov.gd/ (front page)to https://grenadaembassyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Visa-Requirements-for-Grenada-final-UPDATED-April-2024-Approved1.pdf (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Grenada— Onward ticket changed: from
Immigration officers routinely ask visitors for a confirmed return or onward ticket and the address where they will be staying. Have both to hand on the arrival card.to Visitors must have a return or onward ticket, according to the Grenada Tourism Authority. Canada's travel advice adds that officials ask to see it on arrival and may ask for proof of sufficient funds. (puregrenada.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Grenada— FAQ: how long can I stay changed: from
Visa-free visitors are normally admitted for up to 90 days, though the officer writes the actual period on your entry stamp and it can be shorter if your ticket says so. Extensions are handled by the Immigration Department in St George's and should be applied for before your stamp expires.to The immigration officer writes the period on your entry stamp. Grenada's official list states it only for some nationalities (30 days for Argentina and China, 60 for Cuba, 90 for Brazil); the UK, US and Canadian governments say 3 months (90 days) for their citizens, and CARICOM nationals get a definite entry of six months. Extensions are handled by the Immigration Department in St George's and should be applied for before your stamp expires. (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guatemala— Online traveller declaration changed: from
(none)to mandatory SAT Declaración Jurada Regional de Viajero, entry and exit (farm2.sat.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guatemala— Tourist Stay Extension — processing and length changed: from
{"processing": {"minDays": 5, "maxDays": 15, "unit": "business-days"}, "stayDays": 90}to {"processing": null, "stayDays": null} (extranjeria.igm.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guatemala— Onward ticket changed: from
Airlines routinely require a return or onward ticket before boarding, and immigration officers may ask for one on arrival.to IGM lists a return air ticket, or other transport that guarantees your departure from the country, among the requirements for entering Guatemala, along with a hotel booking or the name of a contact in the country. (controlmigratorio.igm.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guatemala— Tip — stay extension changed: from
A one-time extension of up to 90 further days is available from the Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración in Guatemala City. Start the paperwork well before your first 90 days run out.to The Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración can extend a tourist stay (USD 25). Apply before your authorised stay runs out, or you will have to pay a fine for irregular stay. (extranjeria.igm.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guinea-Bissau— Entry rule basis (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) changed: from
ECOWAS citizens, free-movement protocolto Former ECOWAS members; visa-free movement continues under ECOWAS transitional measures until further notice (ecowas.int )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guinea-Bissau— Yellow fever certificate changed: from
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of all arriving travelers and is checked at Bissau airport and land borders.to A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Guinea-Bissau. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guinea-Bissau— FAQ: visa on arrival changed: from
No official source currently confirms a visa on arrival. Where it has operated, arrivals at Bissau airport needed a letter of authorisation from the Migration Office, arranged in advance through a contact in Guinea-Bissau. The safer route is a visa from a Guinea-Bissau embassy before you travel, especially if you are arriving overland.to No official source we can check confirms a visa on arrival for Guinea-Bissau. The UK government says visitors must have a visa and should apply through the Guinea-Bissau Embassy in Paris, or an embassy in a neighbouring country such as Senegal. Get the visa before you travel, especially if you are arriving overland. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guinea-Bissau— FAQ: yellow fever changed: from
Yes. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of all arriving travelers regardless of nationality, and it is checked on arrival.to Yes. You must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Guinea-Bissau. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guinea-Bissau— Safety summary changed: from
Violent crime against visitors is rare, but Guinea-Bissau is chronically unstable politically, with repeated coup attempts. Avoid demonstrations and military areas, and keep travel plans flexible around elections.to Guinea-Bissau suffers from political instability. Avoid demonstrations, large gatherings and sensitive areas such as military installations and government buildings. Pickpocketing and bag and phone snatching are relatively common in Bissau, and landmines remain a risk outside the capital, so stay on paved roads there. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guinea— Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger: basis for visa-free entry changed: from
ECOWAS citizens enter Guinea freely under the Community's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days without a visa.to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger left ECOWAS on 29 January 2025, but the ECOWAS Commission has told member states, Guinea included, that their citizens keep the right to move, reside and settle without a visa under ECOWAS free-movement protocols until further notice — up to 90 days per visit. Guinea's eVisa portal lists Burkinabè, Malian and Nigerien citizens among those who do not require a visa. (paf.gov.gn )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guyana— Visitor visa extension changed: from
{"possible": true, "days": 60}to {"possible": true, "days": 90} (eservices.iss.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guyana— VoA processing/extension changed: from
{"processing": {"minDays": 10, "maxDays": 30, "unit": "calendar-days"}, "extendable": {"possible": true, "days": 60}, "fee.notes": "Payable on arrival for a stay of one month; each one-month extension of stay costs another USD 25 (Foreign Ministry advisory). This route is intended for travelers from countries with no Guyanese diplomatic representation, and Immigration Support Services takes the application online before you travel, with a mandatory letter requesting a visa on arrival — arriving without approval risks refusal of boarding."}to {"processing": null, "extendable": {"possible": true, "days": 90}, "fee.notes": "Payable on arrival for a stay of one month (Foreign Ministry advisory). Extensions are handled by Immigration Support Services, which grants at most two, of three months each, for a GYD 5,125 processing fee; the advisory's older terms were one month and USD 25 per extension. This route is intended for travelers from countries with no Guyanese diplomatic representation, and Immigration Support Services takes the application online before you travel, with a mandatory letter requesting a visa on arrival — arriving without approval risks refusal of boarding."} (eservices.iss.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guyana— Extension processing changed: from
{"minDays": 1, "maxDays": 10, "unit": "business-days"}to null (eservices.iss.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guyana— Safety changed: from
Guyana has a high rate of violent and armed crime, concentrated in Georgetown — particularly Stabroek Market, Tiger Bay and the seawall after dark. Use pre-booked taxis rather than minibuses at night, keep phones and jewellery out of sight, and treat interior travel as remote wilderness travel with no quick rescue.to Crime levels are significant and police capacity is low. Muggings and attacks, sometimes with knives or firearms, happen in daylight but more often at night and can target tourists who show signs of wealth; reported hotspots in Georgetown include Stabroek Market, Tiger Bay, Albouystown and the Botanical Gardens. Gangs have followed cars from Cheddi Jagan International Airport, so drive with doors locked and use a taxi booked by your hotel or a licensed operator. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guyana— Visa-free max stay changed: from
90to null (minfor.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guyana— Summary changed: from
Guyana lets CARICOM nationals live and travel freely under Caribbean Community arrangements and admits a broad list of Commonwealth, European and American passports visa-free for up to 90 days; everyone else needs a visa arranged in advance through a Guyanese mission.to Guyana lets CARICOM nationals live and travel freely under Caribbean Community arrangements and admits a broad list of Commonwealth, European and American passports visa-free, for up to 90 days where the Foreign Ministry states a period; everyone else needs a visa arranged in advance through a Guyanese mission. (minfor.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Guyana— FAQ: do I need a visa changed: from
It depends on your passport. CARICOM nationals travel freely and are normally admitted for six months. About 40 other nationalities are visa-exempt on ordinary passports, among them the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, most of western Europe, and several Latin American states — mostly for up to 90 days, but 30 days for some, such as the United Kingdom, South Korea, Singapore and South Africa. Several EU countries, including Germany and Poland, are not on the list. Everyone else needs a visitor's visa arranged before travel through a Guyanese embassy or high commission.to It depends on your passport. CARICOM nationals travel freely and are normally admitted for six months. About 40 other nationalities are visa-exempt on ordinary passports, among them the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, most of western Europe, and several Latin American states — 90 days for some, such as Albania, Brazil and Peru, and 30 days for others, such as South Korea, Singapore and South Africa; for the United States, Canada, Japan and most of western Europe the list states no period, and the UK government says British visitors can normally stay 30 days. Several EU countries, including Germany and Poland, are not on the list. Everyone else needs a visitor's visa arranged before travel through a Guyanese embassy or high commission. (minfor.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Haiti— Haitian Tourist Visa — processing time changed: from
{"minDays": 5, "maxDays": 20, "unit": "business-days"}to null (haiti.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Haiti— Haitian Business Visa card changed: from
business-visa type (fee, processing, stay all null; source mae.gouv.ht home page, not-stated)to (removed) (haiti.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Honduras— 17 passports: requirement changed: from
embassy-visa (stricter rule kept, "not settled")to visa-free, 90 days (CA-4 category A) (sre.gob.hn )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Honduras— Customs traveller declaration (DJRV) changed: from
(not modelled)to mandatory, online before entry and exit (aduanas.gob.hn )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Honduras— Proof of funds changed: from
No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Honduras. Officers may ask visitors to show means of support for their stay.to No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Honduras. (inm.gob.hn )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Honduras— Blank passport pages changed: from
(not modelled)to 2 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Hong Kong— Passport validity changed: from
Your passport should be valid for at least one month beyond your planned stay — Hong Kong's formal rule is generous, but many airlines still expect six months, so carry more validity where possible.to Your passport must be valid for at least one month after the date you plan to leave Hong Kong. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Hong Kong— Safety summary changed: from
Hong Kong has very low crime and is easy to navigate at any hour. Practical risks are seasonal typhoons and summer heat; note that laws on public order and national security are enforced strictly. Avoid protest activity.to Violent crime is low, but pickpocketing and other street crime happen in crowded areas. Typhoon season runs from May to November. National security laws are interpreted broadly and enforced strictly; protests are rare, but move away from any demonstration and follow the authorities' advice. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Iceland— Safety summary changed: from
Iceland has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. The real risks are natural: rapidly changing weather, wind-blown car doors, unstable volcanic areas and dangerous surf at beaches like Reynisfjara — follow safetravel.is guidance.to Crime levels are low, though petty theft and antisocial behaviour occur, particularly around bars in downtown Reykjavík. The bigger risks are natural: weather that changes quickly and makes driving hard, strong winds that can damage rental cars, and the volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula since December 2023 — follow the authorities' latest advice. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026India— Visa on arrival: new visa type changed: from
none (row notes only)to INR 2,000, double entry, up to 60 days, six airports (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026India— UAE: visa on arrival changed: from
not mentionedto VOA for UAE nationals who held an Indian visa before (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026India— e-tourist-1y: stay changed: from
90to 180 per calendar year (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026India— e-tourist-5y: stay changed: from
90to 180 per calendar year (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026India— Travel insurance text changed: from
No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entering India. Private hospitals expect payment up front or proof of insurance, so medical cover is worth having.to No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entering India. Medical cover is still worth having. (indianvisaonline.gov.in )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026India— Safety: areas to avoid changed: from
Most visits are trouble-free, but petty crime, traffic and scams around tourist sites warrant increased caution. Women travelers should take particular care, especially at night. Avoid border areas with Pakistan and parts of the northeast.to Most visits are trouble-free, but petty crime, traffic and scams around tourist sites warrant increased caution. Women travelers should take particular care, especially at night. The UK advises against all travel within 10 km of the Pakistan border and to Jammu and Kashmir (except travel by air to and within the city of Jammu), and against all but essential travel to Manipur. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Indonesia— San Marino: entry regime changed: from
{"requirement": "visa-on-arrival", "maxStayDays": 30, "extendableDays": 30, "visaTypes": ["voa", "e-voa"], "notes": "Visa on Arrival (IDR 500,000, 30 days, extendable once); buy on landing or online in advance as an e-VOA."}to {"requirement": "embassy-visa", "maxStayDays": null, "visaTypes": ["evisa-c1"], "notes": "San Marino is not on the Visa on Arrival list: a visit visa approved in advance (eVisa with sponsor/guarantor, or via an Indonesian embassy) is required. Confirm the current route on the official eVisa portal.", "source": {"url": "https://www.imigrasi.go.id/wna/daftar-negara-voa-bvk-calling-visa", "name": "Directorate General of Immigration — Visa on Arrival subject list (97 countries and territories)", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03", "conflict": {"url": "https://www.imigrasi.go.id/faq/visa", "name": "Directorate General of Immigration — visa FAQ (list of e-VOA countries)", "states": "lists San Marino among e-VOA countries (an older list that lacks Azerbaijan, Kenya and Mauritius)", "resolvedBy": "stricter"}}} (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Indonesia— C1 tourist visa: processing and extension changed: from
{"processing": {"minDays": 2, "maxDays": 5, "unit": "business-days"}, "extendable": {"possible": true, "days": 60}}to {"processing": {"minDays": 5, "maxDays": 5, "unit": "business-days"}, "extendable": {"possible": true, "days": 120}} (imigrasi.go.id )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Iran— Visa on arrival at land borders changed: from
Visa on arrival is issued only at major international airports (Tehran IKA, Shiraz, Isfahan, Mashhad and others) — never at land borders. Arriving overland, you need the eVisa approval first.to Iran's MFA describes visa on arrival only at its international airports (such as Tehran IKA); it says nothing about land borders, so if you arrive overland get the eVisa approval first. (evisa.mfa.ir )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Iran— Embassy guided-tour visa: validity changed: from
90to null (evisa.mfa.ir )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Iraq— Turkish row 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. The Kurdistan Region runs a separate entry regime whose visas are valid there only.to Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Turkish ordinary-passport holders under 15 or over 50 are exempt from a visa for 30 days; those aged 15 to 50 need a visa. Turkey is not among the 44 nationalities that Iraq's e-Visa portal lets apply directly online, so apply in advance at an Iraqi embassy or consulate. The Kurdistan Region runs a separate entry regime whose visas are valid there only. (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Iraq— Iranian row: stay changed: from
30to null (mofa.gov.iq )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Iraq— FAQ: need a visa 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. The exception is Iran: under a bilateral agreement, Iranian citizens arriving by air can enter without a visa.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. Turkey's foreign ministry says Turkish citizens under 15 or over 50 are visa-exempt for 30 days. Iranian citizens arriving by air are widely reported to enter without a visa, but no official source we could read confirms it. (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Ireland— Short stay C visa: processing changed: from
15–40 business-daysto 0–56 calendar-days (within approximately 8 weeks) (irishimmigration.ie )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Ireland— Onward ticket: text changed: from
Not a formal requirement, but immigration officers at the border may ask non-EEA visitors about return or onward travel, accommodation and funds before granting permission to enter.to Not among the documents the Irish Immigration Service says you must present (passport, visa if needed, boarding card). It lists a travel itinerary, proof of sufficient funds, proof of health insurance and accommodation details among other useful documents an officer may ask about. (irishimmigration.ie )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Israel— Cash declaration threshold changed: from
Cash and negotiable instruments worth ILS 50,000 or more (about USD 13,000) must be declared on arrival and departure.to Cash and other means of payment (cheques, bearer securities, negotiable instruments, payment cards) worth ILS 50,000 or more must be declared on entry and exit at any border crossing. The threshold is ILS 12,000 at the Nizana, Jordan River and Yitzhak Rabin land crossings, and JOD 2,000 at the Allenby crossing. (gov.il )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Israel— B/2 visa processing time changed: from
5-30 business daysto null (not stated) (gov.il )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Italy— Safety summary changed: from
Italy is a very safe destination. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing on public transport in Rome, Milan and Naples, and around crowded sights and train stations.to Crime levels are generally low, but bag-snatching and pickpocketing are more common in city centres and at major tourist attractions. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— AR passport: extendable by (days) changed: from
90to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— AU passport: extendable by (days) changed: from
90to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— AT passport: extendable by (days) changed: from
90to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— BO passport: extendable by (days) changed: from
90to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— BW passport: extendable by (days) changed: from
90to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— BN passport: extendable by (days) changed: from
90to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— CA passport: extendable by (days) changed: from
90to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— CN passport: extendable by (days) changed: from
Noneto 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)