Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— CO passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— CR passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— CY passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— CZ passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— EC passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— SV passport: extendable by (days) changed: from ~~None~~ to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— EE passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— SZ passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— FJ passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— FR passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— GM passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— GH passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— GR passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— GT passport: extendable by (days) changed: from ~~None~~ to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— HK passport: extendable by (days) changed: from ~~None~~ to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— HU passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— IN passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— JP passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— KE passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— KI passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— LV passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— LS passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— LT passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— MO passport: extendable by (days) changed: from ~~None~~ to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— MW passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— MY passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— MT passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— MU passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— MC passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— NA passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— NR passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— NZ passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— PA passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— PG passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— PY passport: extendable by (days) changed: from ~~None~~ to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— PE passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— PL passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— PT passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— RU passport: extendable by (days) changed: from ~~None~~ to 90 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— WS passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— SC passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— SL passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— SG passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— SK passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— SI passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— SB passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— ZA passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— ES passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— TZ passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— TO passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— TR passport: extendable by (days) changed: from ~~None~~ to 90 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— TV passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— UG passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— UA passport: extendable by (days) changed: from ~~None~~ to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— GB passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— US passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to None (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— UY passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— VU passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— VE passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 150 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— ZM passport: extendable by (days) changed: from 90 to 275 (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— Row notes: C5 form wording (66 rows) changed: from ~~the free online Immigration/Customs C5 form must still be completed before traveling. / the online C5 immigration and customs form is still mandatory.~~ to every arrival must still present the free Immigration/Customs C5 form, best completed online before traveling. / the free C5 immigration and customs form, online or on paper, is still mandatory. (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— Summary: C5 form changed: from Jamaica is visa-free for citizens of the US (for up to six months), Canada, the UK, most of the EU and most Commonwealth countries, though the period is 90 days for some passports and 30 for others, including France, Spain and most of Latin America. CARICOM nationals enter freely for six months, and a few nationalities can buy a visa at the port of entry. Whatever your nationality, every arriving passenger must complete Jamaica's free online immigration and customs (C5) form before traveling. to Jamaica is visa-free for citizens of the US (for up to six months), Canada, the UK, most of the EU and most Commonwealth countries, though the period is 90 days for some passports and 30 for others, including France, Spain and most of Latin America. CARICOM nationals enter freely for six months, and a few nationalities can buy a visa at the port of entry. Whatever your nationality, every arriving passenger must present Jamaica's free immigration and customs (C5) form, completed online before travel where possible or on paper. (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— FAQ answer: C5 form changed: from The C5 is Jamaica's combined immigration and customs declaration, completed online at enterjamaica.gov.jm before you travel. It is mandatory for every arriving passenger regardless of nationality, it is free, and you should carry the QR code or a printout. Most people fill it in within 72 hours of their flight. to The C5 is Jamaica's combined immigration and customs declaration. It is mandatory for every arriving passenger regardless of nationality, and it is free. PICA accepts it either online at enterjamaica.gov.jm or as a signed paper form; the UK government advises completing it online before you arrive where possible. (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— C5 form: when and how changed: from {"submitWindow": "Any time before departure — most travelers complete it within 72 hours of the flight", "text": "All arriving passengers must complete Jamaica's online Immigration/Customs C5 form and carry the QR code or a printout. It is free. The COVID-era Jamaica Travel Authorization has been discontinued, so any site charging for a Jamaican \"travel authorization\" is not official — if you are unsure, check with your airline or PICA."} to {"submitWindow": "Online before arrival where possible; a paper form is also accepted", "text": "All arriving passengers must present a completed and signed Immigration/Customs C5 form, either filled in online before travel or on paper. It is free, so any site charging a fee for a Jamaican \"travel authorization\" is not official — if you are unsure, check with your airline or PICA."} (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— Extension of stay: stay and extension length changed: from {"stayDays": 90, "extendable": {"possible": true, "days": 90}, "fee.notes": "PICA's processing fee for an extension of stay, from its Immigration Processing Fee schedule. Staying beyond the visa-exemption period costs JM$50,000."} to {"stayDays": null, "extendable": {"possible": true, "days": null}, "fee.notes": "PICA's processing fee for an extension of stay, from its Immigration Processing Fee schedule. Staying beyond the visa-exemption period costs JM$50,000. A visitor's total stay is capped at 12 months for Commonwealth citizens and 6 months for others."} (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— FAQ answer: length of stay changed: from It depends on your passport: PICA's visa-requirements table allows 30 days for some nationalities, 90 for others and six months for US citizens. The officer writes the actual period on your stamp and may grant less if your return ticket is sooner. Extensions are handled by PICA and must be applied for before your stamp expires. to It depends on your passport: PICA's visa-requirements table allows 30 days for some nationalities, 90 for others and six months for US citizens. The officer writes the actual period on your stamp and may grant less if your return ticket is sooner. Extensions are handled by PICA and must be applied for before your stamp expires; a visitor may stay at most 12 months in total as a Commonwealth citizen, or 6 months otherwise. (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— Safety summary changed: from Jamaica has one of the highest homicide rates in the Americas, but the violence is heavily concentrated in specific inner-city districts of Kingston, Spanish Town and Montego Bay that visitors have no reason to enter. Resort corridors are heavily policed. The practical risks for travelers are robbery, scams, aggressive hustling and road accidents. to Crime and homicide rates in Jamaica are high, but gang violence and shootings mostly occur in inner-city areas, including parts of Kingston, Spanish Town and Montego Bay, and tourist areas are not usually affected. Most attacks on tourists are robberies. Hotels and resorts are generally well guarded, and some visitors have been followed and robbed on the way from the airport to private accommodation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jamaica— Yellow fever: who needs a certificate changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required only if you are arriving from, or have recently transited, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission — mainly parts of tropical Africa and South America. Travelers coming directly from Europe, North America or elsewhere in the Caribbean do not need one to enter Jamaica. to A yellow fever certificate is required only if you are arriving from, or have recently transited, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission — mainly parts of tropical Africa and South America, and also Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. Travelers coming directly from Europe or North America do not need one to enter Jamaica. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Japan eVisa — Single Entry (Tourism): processing changed: from ~~5–15 business-days~~ to 5 business days (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Short-Term Stay Visa — Single Entry: processing changed: from ~~5–10 business-days~~ to 5 business days (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Short-Term Stay Visa — Multiple Entry: processing changed: from ~~5–15 business-days~~ to 5 business days (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Transit Visa: processing changed: from ~~5–10 business-days~~ to 5 business days (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Work / Long-Term Visa (Certificate of Eligibility route): processing changed: from ~~5–15 business-days~~ to 5 business days (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Multiple-entry visa: validity (days) changed: from ~~1095~~ to null (1–5 years) (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Transit visa: stay (days) changed: from 15 to null (not stated) (laws.e-gov.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Onward ticket changed: from ~~required True (visa-free-arrivals): Visa-exempt visitors should be able to show a return or onward ticket; airlines routinely check before boarding.~~ to required False: No official Japanese source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors. Airlines may still ask for one at check-in. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Proof of funds: text changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published, but immigration officers may ask how you will support yourself during the stay.~~ to No official Japanese source we could read states a funds requirement or a fixed amount for visa-exempt visitors. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Japan— Travel insurance: text changed: from ~~Travel insurance is not an entry requirement, but the Japan Tourism Agency strongly recommends medical coverage — hospital care for foreigners is charged in full.~~ to Travel insurance is not an entry requirement, but Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs highly recommends international travel medical insurance for a trip to Japan. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Jordan— Visa on arrival: extension (106 rows) changed: from ~~null~~ to 150 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kazakhstan— QazETA: where to apply changed: from ~~https://www.vmp.gov.kz/en~~ to null (mobile app only) (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kazakhstan— Single-Entry Tourist eVisa: processing changed: from ~~5–10 business-days~~ to null (not stated) (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kazakhstan— Tourist Visa (Embassy): processing changed: from ~~5–15 business-days~~ to null (not stated) (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kazakhstan— FAQ: eVisa processing changed: from ~~typically issued within about a week~~ to (removed; eVisa needs an invitation from the Kazakh side) (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kazakhstan— travelInsurance: text changed: from Insurance is not checked for visa-free entry, but visa applicants may be asked to show medical coverage and healthcare is fee-based for visitors — comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. to No official Kazakh source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for visitors. Healthcare is not free for visitors, so cover is sensible. (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kazakhstan— onwardTicket: text changed: from ~~No formal requirement, though border officers occasionally ask about onward plans and accommodation.~~ to No official Kazakh source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement. Airlines may still ask for one at check-in. (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kazakhstan— proofOfFunds: text changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published; officers may ask visitors to show means of support for the stay.~~ to No official Kazakh source we could read states a funds requirement or a fixed amount. (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kenya— eTA max stay changed: from 90 to null (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kenya— eTA validity/stay/extension changed: from {"validityDays": 90, "stayDays": 90, "extendable": {"possible": true, "days": 90}, "fee.notes": "From USD 30 for normal processing (up to 72 hours); expedited, immediate processing costs USD 100 more. Every traveller needs one, including infants and children."} to {"validityDays": null, "stayDays": null, "extendable": "removed", "fee.notes": "From USD 30 for normal processing (up to 72 hours); expedited, immediate processing costs USD 100 more. The standard eTA allows one entry; the portal also lists a one-year multiple-entry eTA (USD 300), a five-year multiple-entry eTA for US citizens (USD 185) and a transit eTA (USD 20). It does not state how long an eTA stays valid or the length of stay it allows. Every traveller needs one, including infants and children."} (etakenya.go.ke )(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 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. 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); 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, 2026Kenya— FAQ: US visa changed: from Kenya no longer issues tourist visas, but US citizens — like most non-African visitors — must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) at etakenya.go.ke before departure. It costs from USD 30, is usually approved within 3 business days, and allows stays of up to 90 days. to Kenya no longer issues tourist visas, but US citizens — like most non-African visitors — must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) at etakenya.go.ke before departure. It costs from USD 30 and is usually approved within 3 business days; the standard eTA allows one entry, and the portal does not state the length of stay. (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kenya— Safety changed: from Safari circuits, lodges and the main tourist areas are generally well run and safe with sensible precautions. Petty crime is common in Nairobi and Mombasa (avoid walking at night, use registered taxis or apps), and areas near the Somali border and parts of the north should be avoided. to Violent crime, including mugging, armed robbery and carjacking, is frequent in the large cities and on major highways; avoid walking alone in isolated areas, even in daylight, and take extra care in parts of Nairobi (Eastleigh, the central business district, Mathare and Kibera) and in Mombasa's Old Town and around the Likoni Ferry. The UK government advises against all travel to areas near the Somali border, including Mandera County and most of Garissa and Lamu counties, because of the risk of terrorism. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kiribati— Stay extension: processing changed: from ~~1–10 business-days~~ to null (not stated) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kiribati— Onward ticket: text changed: from A confirmed onward or return ticket is required, along with the name of where you are staying. With only a handful of flights a week, immigration officers expect the ticket to match a realistic departure date. to You must hold a ticket for return or onward travel, and enough funds for your stay. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kosovo— HK row: requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa (kosovo-c); A visa from a Kosovo embassy is required, but holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or a Schengen biometric residence permit may enter visa-free for up to 15 days.~~ to visa-free; No visa needed: Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs exempts holders of valid travel documents issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It states no length of stay. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kosovo— MO row: requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa (kosovo-c); A visa from a Kosovo embassy is required, but holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or a Schengen biometric residence permit may enter visa-free for up to 15 days.~~ to visa-free; No visa needed: Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs exempts holders of valid travel documents issued by the Macao Special Administrative Region. It states no length of stay. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kosovo— TW row: requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa (kosovo-c); A visa from a Kosovo embassy is required, but holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or a Schengen biometric residence permit may enter visa-free for up to 15 days.~~ to visa-free; No visa application needed, provided you notify a Kosovo embassy or consulate at least 2 weeks before travel: Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs exempts holders of Taiwan-issued travel documents on that condition. It states no length of stay. (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kosovo— Safety summary changed: from Kosovo is generally safe for visitors, with low street crime and a famously welcoming attitude to travelers. Tensions occasionally flare in the Serb-majority northern municipalities around Mitrovica — follow local advice and avoid protests. to Kosovo is generally safe for visitors, with low street crime and a famously welcoming attitude to travelers. Tensions occasionally flare in the Serb-majority northern municipalities around Mitrovica — follow local advice and avoid protests. In September 2026 large evening gatherings were taking place in Pristina and other towns; allow extra travel time and keep away from crowds. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kuwait— Visa on arrival fee note changed: from ~~Payable at Kuwait International Airport for eligible nationalities — applying online in advance avoids lines.~~ to Payable at Kuwait International Airport for eligible nationalities. (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kuwait— Onward ticket (who it binds, and text) changed: from ~~all | Travelers entering on an eVisa or visa on arrival should hold a confirmed onward or return ticket; airlines may check before boarding.~~ to visa-applicants | Tourist visa applicants, whether applying online or on arrival, need a confirmed round-trip flight ticket: the Ministry of Interior lists it among the required documents. (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Kuwait— Conflicting official statement recorded changed: from ~~none~~ to Tourist Visa Instructions list names CN as eligible (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab)