Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 10, 2026Haiti— countryFacts.driving rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Haiti is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. to The UN treaty records list Haiti as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 12 February 1958). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— countryFacts.driving.idp rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Haiti is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to The UN treaty records list Haiti as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 12 February 1958). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— visaTypes.tourist-visa.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Charged by the Embassy of Haiti in Washington for a three-month tourist visa; a six-month multiple-entry visa is USD 200. Pay by money order, certified cheque or cashier's cheque.~~ to Charged by the Embassy of Haiti in Washington for a 3-month tourist visa; a 6-month multiple-entry tourist visa is $200.00. Fees must be paid by money order, certified check or cashier's check payable to "Embassy of Haiti in Washington". (haiti.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— declaration changed: from Immigration and customs declaration card (mandatory, on arrival): China's consular service, in its Haiti guide as archived on 20 April 2026, says an entry registration card and a customs declaration form are filled in on entry. to (removed) (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— text changed: from ~~China's consular service, in its Haiti guide as archived on 20 April 2026, says cash carried may not exceed USD 10,000 (or the equivalent in gourdes) without being declared to customs.~~ to No official source we could read states a cash-declaration threshold for Haiti. (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— text changed: from The Embassy of Haiti in Washington asks visa applicants for a photocopy of an airline reservation confirmation or round-trip ticket, and Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket. to The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says nationals who need a visa must provide, among the supporting documents, a photocopy of an airline reservation confirmation or round-trip ticket. Canada’s travel advice says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket. (haiti.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— source changed: from ~~http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/zggmcg/ljmdd/bmz_655327/hd_656383/~~ to https://www.haiti.org/tourist-visa/ (haiti.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— summary rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues tourist visas through its online eVisa portal and on arrival at Iran's international airports, and its portal lists the countries whose citizens enter without a visa. US, UK and Canadian citizens need a visa before travel according to their governments' advice (the UK Foreign Office says British passport holders need an organised tour or a sponsor in Iran), and Iran's visa portal says it may refuse visas to some nationalities for political and diplomatic considerations without naming them. to Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says all types of visa can be applied for through its online visa portal, describes visas acquired at Iran's international airports, and lists the countries whose citizens are subject to visa waiver rules. It says some types of visa for the citizens of some countries are applied for only in person at an Iranian embassy, and that the citizens of some countries may not be issued a visa due to political and diplomatic considerations, without naming them. The UK Foreign Office says the Iranian Embassy has told it that British passport holders must apply as part of an organised tour or have a sponsor in Iran. (evisa.mfa.ir )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— faq.need-visa rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Unless your country is on Iran's visa-waiver lists, yes. Iran's MFA says all types of visa can be applied for through its online portal, evisa.mfa.ir, and describes a visa on arrival at Iran's international airports, but it also says some visas for the citizens of some countries are issued only in person at an embassy and that some nationalities may be refused, without naming them. Its portal lists the countries whose citizens enter visa-free, among them Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, China, Iraq and Oman, and 27 more whose ordinary passport holders may stay 15 days for tourism once every six months. US, UK, Canadian, Australian and German citizens need a visa according to their own governments; the UK Foreign Office says British passport holders must apply as part of an organised tour or have a sponsor in Iran. to Unless your country is on Iran's visa-waiver lists, yes. Iran's MFA says all types of visa can be applied for through its online portal and describes visas acquired at Iran's international airports, but also says some types of visa for the citizens of some countries are applied for only in person at an embassy, and that the citizens of some countries may not be issued a visa, without naming them. Its portal says citizens of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Syria, Georgia, Armenia, Egypt, China, Iraq, Oman and Kazakhstan are subject to visa waiver rules, and that ordinary passport holders from 27 further countries can stay 15 days for tourism once every six months. The UK, Canadian, Australian, German and US governments say their citizens need a visa (the US State Department excepts Kish Island); the UK Foreign Office says British passport holders must apply as part of an organised tour or have a sponsor in Iran. (evisa.mfa.ir )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— faq.americans rewritten to its official sentences changed: from US passports are valid for travel to Iran, the US State Department says, but it advises against all travel there (Level 4: Do Not Travel) and says a tourist visa is required. No official page we could read states a guided-tour or authorization-code rule for US passport holders. For British passport holders, the UK Foreign Office says the Iranian Embassy requires an organised tour or a sponsor in Iran. to The US State Department says US passports are valid for travel to Iran, but its advisory is Level 4: Do Not Travel, and it lists a tourist visa as required except for Kish Island. Iran's Interests Section in Washington says applicants with United States, United Kingdom and Canada passports must apply only through travel agencies or their host in Iran. For British passport holders, the UK Foreign Office says the Iranian Embassy requires an organised tour or a sponsor in Iran. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— faq.israel-travel rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office says that if your passport has stamps from Israel or other countries' border crossing points with Israel, you may be refused entry to Iran. Canada's travel advice says Canadians have been denied entry because their passports bore an Israeli visa, an Israeli border stamp or an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp issued by an office bordering Israel. No official page we could read states Iran's rule for Israeli passport holders; Iran's MFA visa portal says only that the citizens of some countries may not be issued a visa due to political and diplomatic considerations. to The UK Foreign Office says that if your passport has stamps from Israel or other countries' border crossing points with Israel, you may be refused entry to Iran, and Australia's Smartraveller says Iranian authorities will refuse entry if your passport contains Israeli stamps or visas. Canada's travel advice says Canadians have been denied entry because their passports bore an Israeli visa, an Israeli border stamp or an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp issued by an office bordering Israel. No official page we could read states Iran's rule for Israeli passport holders; Iran's MFA visa portal says only that the citizens of some countries may not be issued a visa due to political and diplomatic considerations. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— faq.credit-cards rewritten to its official sentences changed: from No. Canada's travel advice says the economy is exclusively cash-based, credit cards are not accepted and ATMs serve only local bank accounts, and it advises bringing sufficient cash, preferably in US dollars or euros; the UK government adds that non-Iranian debit cards will not work. to No. Canada's travel advice says the economy is exclusively cash-based, credit cards aren't accepted and ATMs exist only for local banking, and it advises bringing sufficient cash, preferably in U.S. dollars or euros; the UK government adds that non-Iranian debit and cash cards will not work. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— faq.dress-code-women rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK government says Islamic dress codes are strictly enforced. In public places women must cover their heads with a headscarf and wear trousers or a floor-length skirt with a long-sleeved tunic or coat reaching mid-thigh or knee, and may be asked to wear a chador at religious sites. It also reports that the authorities have arrested and detained women for not following the dress code, and that enforcement crackdowns can happen at any time. to The UK government says Islamic codes of behaviour and dress are strictly enforced. In public places women must cover their heads with a headscarf and wear trousers or a floor-length skirt with a long-sleeved tunic or coat reaching mid-thigh or knee, and they may be asked to put on a chador before entering religious sites. It says the authorities have arrested and detained women and girls for not properly following dress codes, and that enforcement crackdowns can lead to large-scale arrests at any time. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— faq.is-it-safe rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against all travel. Australia's Smartraveller says do not travel to Iran and that foreigners, including dual nationals, are at high risk of arbitrary detention or arrest; the UK government says British and British-Iranian dual nationals face a very high risk of arrest, questioning and detention. to The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against all travel to Iran, and the US State Department's advisory is Level 4: Do Not Travel. Australia's Smartraveller says foreigners in Iran, including dual nationals, are at a high risk of arbitrary detention or arrest; the UK government says British nationals and British-Iranian dual nationals face a very high risk of arrest, detention and questioning. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— tips.dress-code rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK government says Islamic dress codes are strictly enforced: in public, women must cover their heads with a headscarf and wear trousers or a floor-length skirt with a long-sleeved tunic or coat reaching mid-thigh or knee, and men should wear long trousers and long-sleeved shirts. to The UK government says Islamic codes of behaviour and dress are strictly enforced: in public, women must cover their heads with a headscarf and wear trousers or a floor-length skirt with a long-sleeved tunic or coat reaching mid-thigh or knee, and men should wear long trousers and long-sleeved shirts. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— tips.us-uk-ca-rules rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Iran's MFA visa portal says some types of visa for the citizens of some countries can be applied for only in person at an Iranian embassy, without naming the countries. The UK Foreign Office says the Iranian Embassy has told it that British passport holders must apply as part of an organised tour or have a sponsor in Iran. Canada's travel advice says a tourist visa is required, and the US State Department advises against all travel to Iran. to Iran's MFA visa portal says some types of visa for the citizens of some countries can be applied for only in person at an Iranian embassy, without naming the countries. Iran's Interests Section in Washington says applicants with United States, United Kingdom and Canada passports must apply only through travel agencies or their host in Iran, and the UK Foreign Office says the Iranian Embassy has told it that British passport holders must apply as part of an organised tour or have a sponsor in Iran. Canada's travel advice says a tourist visa is required, and the US State Department's advisory is Level 4: Do Not Travel. (evisa.mfa.ir )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— tips.voa-airports-only rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Iran's MFA describes visa on arrival at Iran's international airports and asks travellers to apply online at least two days before travel and to hand a printed copy of the grant notice to the visa-on-arrival counter; the fee is paid in euros at the airport's bank terminals. to Iran's MFA asks visitors intending to acquire their visa at Iranian international airports to apply online at least two days before travel and to submit a hardcopy of the Grant Notice to the Visa-On-Arrival counter at the airport; it says the visa fee is paid through banking terminals at the airport in euros. (evisa.mfa.ir )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— tips.dual-nationals rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Australia's Smartraveller says Iran does not recognise dual nationality and that foreign and dual nationals are at high risk of arbitrary detention or arrest, without guaranteed consular access.~~ to Australia's Smartraveller says Iran does not recognise dual nationality, that foreigners in Iran, including dual nationals, are at a high risk of arbitrary detention or arrest, and that it can't guarantee access to consular services or legal representation. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— tips.cash-planning rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The UK government says non-Iranian debit cards will not work in Iran, changing money on the street is illegal, and exchange offices accept euros and US dollars more commonly than pounds sterling.~~ to The UK government says non-Iranian debit and cash cards will not work in Iran, that it is illegal to change money on the street, and that euros and US dollars are more commonly accepted at exchange offices than British pounds. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says you need a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Iran only if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says that to enter Iran you must have a certificate proving a yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— entryRequirements.vaccinations.polio rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office says that if you are coming from a polio-affected country, you need a certificate proving you have had a polio vaccine.~~ to The UK Foreign Office says that to enter Iran you must have a certificate proving a polio vaccine if you are coming from a polio-affected country. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— entryRequirements.travelInsurance rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Iran's embassy in Berlin adds a EUR 10 travel-insurance fee to every visa fee it charges; no official source we could read says whether the eVisa or the visa on arrival requires it.~~ to Iran's embassy in Berlin adds EUR 10 for travel insurance to every visa fee it charges, and Iran's Interests Section in Washington charges a non-refundable insurance fee of US$13 per visa application; no official source we could read says whether the eVisa or the visa on arrival requires insurance. (germany.mfa.ir )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits rewritten to its official sentences changed: from No Iranian source we could read states a cash-declaration threshold: the customs administration's site (irica.ir) did not answer and the MFA eVisa portal is silent. The US State Department lists currency restrictions on amounts over EUR 10,000 on entry and over EUR 5,000 on exit. to No Iranian source we could read states a cash-declaration threshold. The US State Department lists currency restrictions for entry over €10,000 and for exit over €5,000. (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The UK government says you need permission from the Iranian authorities to import or use drones or satellite phones; using them without permission is illegal and can lead to arrest.~~ to The UK government says you need permission from the Iranian authorities to import or use equipment like drones or satellite phones; using them without permission is illegal and you could be arrested. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— entryRequirements.customs.notes.2 rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says travellers have been denied entry because their passports bore an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian stamp from a crossing on the border with Israel.~~ to Canada's travel advice says Canadians have been denied entry into Iran because their passports bore an Israeli visa, an Israeli border stamp or an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp issued by an office bordering Israel. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— countryFacts.payments rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Canada's travel advice says Iran's economy is exclusively cash-based: credit cards are not accepted and ATMs serve only local bank accounts. The UK government adds that non-Iranian debit cards will not work, that changing money on the street is illegal, and that euros and US dollars are more commonly accepted at exchange offices than pounds sterling. to Canada's travel advice says Iran's economy is exclusively cash-based: credit cards aren't accepted and ATMs exist only for local banking. The UK government adds that non-Iranian debit and cash cards will not work, that it is illegal to change money on the street, and that euros and US dollars are more commonly accepted than British pounds. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— countryFacts.safety rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK, Canadian and Australian governments all advise against all travel to Iran, citing the volatile security situation, regional conflict and the risk of arbitrary detention, particularly for dual nationals. The UK government also reports attacks and robberies targeted at foreign nationals and tourists. to The UK, Canadian and Australian governments all advise against all travel to Iran: Canada cites the volatile security situation in the region, and Australia the volatile security situation, armed conflict, civil unrest and the risk of arbitrary detention. The UK says British and British-Iranian dual nationals face a very high risk of arrest, detention and questioning, and reports attacks and robberies targeted at foreign nationals and tourists, including by thieves posing as policemen. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says the weather is very dry and hot from May to October, when dust storms can occur, and that the rainy season runs from November to March, sometimes with flash flooding.~~ to Canada's travel advice says the weather is very dry and hot from May to October, when dust storms and sand storms may occur, and that the rainy season extends from November to March, when flooding, including flash flooding, can occur. No official source we could read recommends a time to visit. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— countryFacts.driving rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Iran is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. to The UN treaty records list Iran as a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (signed 8 November 1968, ratified 21 May 1976). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— countryFacts.driving.idp rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Iran is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to The UN treaty records list Iran as a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (signed 8 November 1968, ratified 21 May 1976). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— visaTypes.tourist-evisa.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from EUR 50 is what Iran's embassy in Berlin charges German passport holders for a normal single-entry tourist visa (EUR 75 if urgent, for the same day or within at most 72 hours), plus EUR 10 for travel insurance; holders of Afghan passports and refugee passports pay EUR 80 (EUR 120 urgent). The embassy says agencies charge at most EUR 20 for registering the application, and that visas applied for through the agencies it lists are usually issued within at most 10 to 12 days of the application being handed in. to EUR 50 is what Iran's embassy in Berlin charges German passport holders for a normal single-entry 90-day tourist visa (EUR 75 urgent), plus EUR 10 insurance; holders of Afghan passports and refugee passports pay EUR 80 (EUR 120 urgent). An urgent visa through agencies is for the same day or within at most 72 hours. The embassy says registering a visa application costs at most EUR 20, and that issuance through agencies usually takes at most 10 to 12 days from the handing in of the application. (germany.mfa.ir )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— visaTypes.tourist-washington-us.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from USD 113 for expedited processing, plus a non-refundable insurance fee of USD 13 per application and a USD 40 processing and postage fee per package of up to 5 passports, paid by money order in US dollars to the "Embassy of Pakistan". Iran's Interests Section in Washington says only applicants currently residing in the USA and Canada may apply through it, that citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada must apply only through travel agencies or their host in Iran, that the visa is issued electronically, that the average processing time is 10 business days (2 business days if urgent) from receipt of the documents, and that applicants must enter Iran within 45 days of issue and may stay for the period shown on the visa. to USD 113 expedited, plus a non-refundable insurance fee of US$13 per visa application and a non-refundable processing/postage fee of US$40 per package, paid by money order in US dollars payable to the "Embassy of Pakistan". Iran's Interests Section in Washington says only applicants currently residing in the USA and Canada may apply through it, that applicants with United States, United Kingdom and Canada passports must apply only through travel agencies or their host in Iran, that the visa is issued only electronically, that average processing is 10 business days (2 business days urgent) from document receipt, and that applicants must enter Iran within 45 days of issuance and may stay for the period indicated on the visa. (daftar.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— visaTypes.tourist-washington-ca.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from USD 95 for expedited processing, plus a non-refundable insurance fee of USD 13 per application and a USD 40 processing and postage fee per package of up to 5 passports, paid by money order in US dollars to the "Embassy of Pakistan". Iran's Interests Section in Washington says only applicants currently residing in the USA and Canada may apply through it, that citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada must apply only through travel agencies or their host in Iran, that the visa is issued electronically, that the average processing time is 10 business days (2 business days if urgent) from receipt of the documents, and that applicants must enter Iran within 45 days of issue and may stay for the period shown on the visa. to USD 95 expedited, plus a non-refundable insurance fee of US$13 per visa application and a non-refundable processing/postage fee of US$40 per package, paid by money order in US dollars payable to the "Embassy of Pakistan". Iran's Interests Section in Washington says only applicants currently residing in the USA and Canada may apply through it, that applicants with United States, United Kingdom and Canada passports must apply only through travel agencies or their host in Iran, that the visa is issued only electronically, that average processing is 10 business days (2 business days urgent) from document receipt, and that applicants must enter Iran within 45 days of issuance and may stay for the period indicated on the visa. (daftar.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— visaTypes.tourist-washington-gb.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from USD 338 for expedited processing, plus a non-refundable insurance fee of USD 13 per application and a USD 40 processing and postage fee per package of up to 5 passports, paid by money order in US dollars to the "Embassy of Pakistan". Applicants with passports other than US or Canadian must send a copy of their valid immigration status document. Iran's Interests Section in Washington says only applicants currently residing in the USA and Canada may apply through it, that citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada must apply only through travel agencies or their host in Iran, that the visa is issued electronically, that the average processing time is 10 business days (2 business days if urgent) from receipt of the documents, and that applicants must enter Iran within 45 days of issue and may stay for the period shown on the visa. to USD 338 expedited, plus a non-refundable insurance fee of US$13 per visa application and a non-refundable processing/postage fee of US$40 per package, paid by money order in US dollars payable to the "Embassy of Pakistan". Applicants with non-USA or non-Canadian passports must provide a copy of their valid immigration status document. Iran's Interests Section in Washington says only applicants currently residing in the USA and Canada may apply through it, that applicants with United States, United Kingdom and Canada passports must apply only through travel agencies or their host in Iran, that the visa is issued only electronically, that average processing is 10 business days (2 business days urgent) from document receipt, and that applicants must enter Iran within 45 days of issuance and may stay for the period indicated on the visa. (daftar.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— evidence.method changed: from ~~Applying with the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada passports must only apply through travel agencies or their host in Iran.~~ to 7- Mail the following items to the Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Washington, DC: • Printed copy “Visa Submission Notice” or “Visa Grant Notice” • Visa Request Form (Page 5 of this form) • Applicant’s passport • Money order in US Dollars, payable to the “Embassy of Pakistan”. (daftar.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— evidence.method changed: from ~~Applying with the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada passports must only apply through travel agencies or their host in Iran.~~ to 7- Mail the following items to the Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Washington, DC: • Printed copy “Visa Submission Notice” or “Visa Grant Notice” • Visa Request Form (Page 5 of this form) • Applicant’s passport • Money order in US Dollars, payable to the “Embassy of Pakistan”. (daftar.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Iran— evidence.method changed: from ~~Applying with the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada passports must only apply through travel agencies or their host in Iran.~~ to 7- Mail the following items to the Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Washington, DC: • Printed copy “Visa Submission Notice” or “Visa Grant Notice” • Visa Request Form (Page 5 of this form) • Applicant’s passport • Money order in US Dollars, payable to the “Embassy of Pakistan”. (daftar.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— summary rewritten to its official sentences changed: from PICA's visa table gives the rule nationality by nationality. Among the passports it lists as needing no visa are the United States (for 6 months), Canada, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries such as Australia and India; some passports are allowed 90 days, such as Germany, Brazil and South Korea, and others 30, such as France, Spain and Japan. Holders of Haitian ordinary passports need a visa, and some nationalities, such as Armenia and Georgia, may obtain the visa at the port of entry. Every arriving traveller must present a completed and signed Immigration/Customs C5 form, either online or on paper. to PICA's visa table gives the rule nationality by nationality. Among the passports it lists as needing no visa are the United States (for 6 months), Canada, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries such as Australia and India; some are allowed 90 days, such as Germany, Brazil and South Korea, and others 30, such as France, Spain and Japan. Holders of Haitian ordinary passports need a visa, and for some nationalities, such as Armenia and Georgia, the visa may be obtained at the port of entry. PICA lists a completed and signed Immigration/Customs C5 form, either online or a physical form, among the documents required on arrival. (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— faq.need-visa rewritten to its official sentences changed: from It depends on your passport; PICA's visa table gives the rule nationality by nationality. It lists no visa required for the United States for 6 months; for 90 days for, among others, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Brazil, Mexico and South Korea; for 30 days for France, Spain, Portugal and Japan; and with no period for Canada, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries such as Australia and India. For Armenia, Georgia and some other nationalities a visa is required but may be obtained at the port of entry, where PICA's fee schedule lists the Port of Entry Visa at US$100. Others need a visa, which Jamaica's Embassy in Washington says is normally issued, on application, by a Jamaican consular office. to It depends on your passport; PICA's visa table gives the rule nationality by nationality. It lists no visa required for the United States for 6 months; for 90 days for, among others, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Brazil, Mexico and South Korea; for 30 days for France, Spain, Portugal and Japan; and with no period for Canada, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries such as Australia and India. For Armenia, Georgia and some other nationalities a visa is required but may be obtained at the port of entry, where PICA's fee schedule lists the Port of Entry Visa at US$100. Others need a visa, which Jamaica's Embassy in Washington says is normally issued, on application, by a Jamaican Consular office. (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— faq.c5-form rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The C5 is Jamaica's combined immigration and customs declaration. It is mandatory for every arriving passenger regardless of nationality. 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. to The C5 is Jamaica's Immigration/Customs form. PICA lists a completed and signed C5 form, either online or a physical form, among the documents required of foreign nationals and of Jamaican citizens on arrival. The UK government says you must make a customs declaration before entering Jamaica and should complete the C5 online where possible before you arrive. (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— faq.travel-authorization rewritten to its official sentences changed: from No official source we could read mentions a Jamaica Travel Authorization. PICA lists the documents required on arrival as a valid passport, a Jamaican entry visa where applicable, and the completed and signed Immigration/Customs C5 form. to No official source we could read mentions a Jamaica Travel Authorization. PICA lists the documents required for the immigration interview on arrival as a valid passport or other acceptable travel document, a valid Jamaican entry visa if applicable, and a completed and signed Immigration/Customs C5 form, either online or a physical form. (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— faq.how-long-stay rewritten to its official sentences 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. Jamaica's embassy says the length of stay is decided by the Immigration Officer at the port of entry, and the UK says the date you must leave is stamped in your passport. Extensions are handled by PICA and must be applied for before your stamp expires; PICA says Commonwealth citizens are allowed a maximum of 12 months' stay as visitors, and non-Commonwealth citizens a maximum of 6 months. to It depends on your passport: PICA's visa-requirements table allows 30 days for some nationalities, 90 for others and 6 months for the United States. Jamaica's Embassy in Washington says the decision on admission and length of stay rests with the Immigration Officer at the port of entry, and the UK says the date you must leave is stamped on your passport. PICA says an extension should be applied for before the landing time expires, and that Commonwealth citizens are allowed a maximum of 12 months' stay as visitors and non-Commonwealth citizens a maximum of 6 months. (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— faq.passport-validity rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Jamaica's Embassy in Washington says your travel document should have at least six months' validity. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have 2 blank pages for entry and exit stamps. to Jamaica's Embassy in Washington says the travel document should have at least six months' validity. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have 2 blank pages for entry and exit stamps. (embwashington.mfaft.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— faq.is-jamaica-safe rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK FCDO says crime and homicide rates are high, with gang violence and shootings mostly in inner-city areas; tourist areas are not usually affected. It advises particular caution in Kingston, Spanish Town, Savanna-la-Mar and parts of Montego Bay, avoiding isolated areas and deserted beaches, and using licensed taxis. to The UK FCDO says crime and homicide rates are high, with gang violence and shootings mostly in inner-city areas, and that tourist areas are not usually affected by gang-related crime. It lists Kingston, Spanish Town, Savanna-la-Mar and parts of Montego Bay, advises not walking in isolated areas or on deserted beaches, even during the day, and advises using reputable, licensed providers, including for taxis. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— tips.c5-form-scams rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Complete the Immigration/Customs C5 form at enterjamaica.gov.jm, the C5 portal run by PICA and Jamaica Customs; the UK Foreign Office says to complete it online where possible before you arrive.~~ to PICA accepts the Immigration/Customs C5 form online or as a physical form; the online form is at enterjamaica.gov.jm, a PICA site. The UK Foreign Office says to complete it online where possible before you arrive. (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— tips.ganja-border rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK FCDO says smoking marijuana is illegal in Jamaica, with a fine for possessing up to 2 ounces and severe penalties for attempting to export narcotics. The Government of Canada says departing visitors are thoroughly screened for drugs. to The UK FCDO says it is illegal to smoke marijuana (ganja) in Jamaica, that possession of up to 2 ounces brings a fine, and that severe penalties apply to all other drug offences, including attempting to export narcotics. The Government of Canada says departing visitors are thoroughly screened for drug possession. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— tips.taxis-and-driving rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Traffic drives on the left. The Government of Canada advises against unmarked taxis and recommends JUTA-authorised taxis, identified by red-and-white “PP” plates; taxis are not metered, so agree the fare before you set off. The UK FCDO recommends Jamaican Tourist Board approved taxis, which display a blue JTB sticker. to The Government of Canada says traffic drives on the left, advises against unmarked taxis and recommends taxis authorised by the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA), identified by red and white “PP” licence plates; taxis aren't metered, so agree on the fare before departure. The UK FCDO recommends Jamaican Tourist Board (JTB) approved taxis, whose drivers display a blue JTB sticker. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— entryRequirements.passportValidity rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Jamaica's Embassy in Washington says your travel document should have at least six months' validity. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have 2 blank pages for entry and exit stamps. to Jamaica's Embassy in Washington says the travel document should have at least six months' validity. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have 2 blank pages for entry and exit stamps. (embwashington.mfaft.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— entryRequirements.onwardTicket rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~All visitors must hold a return or round-trip ticket to a country they are allowed to enter.~~ to Jamaica's Embassy in Washington says visitors must be in possession of a return or round-trip ticket to another country to which they are admissible. (embwashington.mfaft.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~All visitors must be able to show evidence of sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay. No amount is published.~~ to Jamaica's Embassy in Washington says visitors are required to show evidence of sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay. No official source we could read states an amount. (embwashington.mfaft.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office says cash or travellers cheques worth 10,000 US dollars or more must be declared on your C5 form, and that you will also have to complete the Financial Investigation Division Cross Border Form. to The UK Foreign Office says cash or travellers cheques worth 10,000 US dollars or more must be declared on your C5 form, and that you will also have to complete the Financial Investigation Division Cross Border Form. The C5 form at enterjamaica.gov.jm asks whether you are carrying currency or monetary instruments over US$10,000 or equivalent. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK FCDO says smoking marijuana (ganja) is illegal in Jamaica: possession of up to 2 ounces brings a J$500 fine, and severe penalties apply to other drug offences, including attempting to export narcotics. The Government of Canada says departing visitors are thoroughly screened for drug possession. to The UK FCDO says smoking marijuana (ganja) is illegal in Jamaica: possession of up to 2 ounces brings a fine of 500 Jamaican dollars, and severe penalties apply to all other drug offences, including attempting to export narcotics. The Government of Canada says departing visitors are thoroughly screened for drug possession. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— entryRequirements.customs.notes.2 rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~The UK FCDO says it is illegal to bring meat and dairy products into Jamaica, and the Government of Canada says fruits, vegetables, animals and animal products are strictly regulated.~~ to The UK FCDO says it is illegal to bring meat and dairy products into Jamaica, and the C5 form at enterjamaica.gov.jm asks travellers to declare fruits, plants, vegetables, meat, animal products and other foods. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— countryFacts.payments rewritten to its official sentences changed: from According to the Government of Canada, hotels and businesses catering to tourists accept major credit cards, but ATMs are limited outside Kingston and Montego Bay, so carry enough cash if you travel outside these areas. to The Government of Canada says hotels and businesses catering to tourists accept major credit cards, but that there is limited ATM availability outside Kingston and Montego Bay, so make sure you have enough cash if travelling outside these areas. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— countryFacts.safety rewritten to its official sentences changed: from The UK Foreign Office says crime and homicide rates in Jamaica are high, but gang violence and shootings mostly occur in inner-city areas and tourist areas are not usually affected; it advises particular caution in Kingston, Spanish Town, Savanna-la-Mar and parts of Montego Bay. It says the motive for most attacks on tourists is robbery, most hotels and resorts are well guarded, and British nationals have been tracked and robbed travelling from the airport to private accommodation. to The UK Foreign Office says crime and homicide rates in Jamaica are high, but gang violence and shootings mostly occur in inner-city areas and tourist areas are not usually affected; it lists Kingston, Spanish Town, Savanna-la-Mar and parts of Montego Bay. It says the motive for most attacks on tourists is robbery, that most hotels and resorts are well guarded, and that British nationals have been tracked and robbed when travelling from the airport to their private accommodation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~No official seasonal guidance. The Government of Canada and the UK FCDO give the hurricane season as June to November.~~ to No official source we could read recommends a time to visit. The UK FCDO says the hurricane season is normally from June to November, and the Government of Canada gives it as early June to the end of November. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— countryFacts.driving rewritten to its official sentences changed: from Jamaica is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence; Canada's travel advice says you can drive with a valid Canadian driver's licence for up to 6 months. to The UN treaty records list Jamaica as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (succession, 9 August 1963). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence; Canada's travel advice says you can drive with a valid Canadian driver's licence for up to 6 months, and the UK says a UK driving licence can be used for up to 6 months. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— countryFacts.driving.idp rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~Jamaica is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to The UN treaty records list Jamaica as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (succession, 9 August 1963). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— visaTypes.port-of-entry-visa.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from ~~PICA fee schedule. A traveler who should have obtained a visa before arrival and seeks entry at the port pays US$350 instead.~~ to PICA fee schedule. A person at the port of entry who should have obtained an entry visa prior to arrival pays US$350.00 instead. (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— visaTypes.extension-of-stay.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences changed: from PICA's processing fee for an extension of stay, from its Immigration Processing Fee schedule. The schedule lists JM$50,000 for persons who wish to extend their stay beyond the visa exemption period. PICA says Commonwealth citizens are allowed a maximum of 12 months' stay as visitors and non-Commonwealth citizens a maximum of 6 months. to PICA's processing fee for an extension of stay, from its Immigration Processing Fee schedule. The schedule lists JM$50,000.00 for persons who wish to extend their stay beyond the visa exemption period. PICA says Commonwealth citizens are allowed a maximum of 12 months' stay as visitors and non-Commonwealth citizens a maximum of 6 months. (pica.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Kosovo— Kosovo C and D visas: method evidence changed: from ~~Albanian sentence (MFA, ambasadat.net/vizat)~~ to English MFA page: 'You must submit the application in person … to the relevant Diplomatic or Consular Mission of the Republic of Kosovo.' (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— summary (text) changed: from Lebanon issues free one-month visas on arrival to citizens of the EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia and many other countries — extendable to three months — while GCC nationals enter visa-free; other nationalities need a visa from a Lebanese embassy or prior approval from General Security, and Canada says travelers with evidence of travel to Israel may be refused entry. to Lebanon's General Security grants citizens of the countries it lists — including France, Germany, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and Japan — a cost-free one-month visa, extendable to 3 months, and says citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council countries arriving as tourists are exempt from entry visas. Citizens not granted an automatic visa need prior authorisation from General Security, and visas are also granted through embassies. Canada says travellers with evidence of travel to Israel may be refused entry. (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— faq.need-visa (text) changed: from Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and many other countries receive a free one-month visa on arrival, extendable to three months. GCC nationals enter visa-free. Other nationalities need a visa from a Lebanese embassy or prior approval from General Security before travel. to General Security grants citizens of the countries it lists — including France, Germany, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan — a cost-free one-month visa, extendable to 3 months. Citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council countries arriving as tourists are exempt from entry visas. Citizens not granted an automatic visa need prior authorisation from General Security; visas are also granted through embassies. (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— faq.israel-history (text) changed: from Canada's travel advice says travel to or from Israel is illegal in Lebanon and that you may be refused entry if your passport bears an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp from a crossing that borders Israel; the UK says an Israeli stamp can lead to refusal even with a valid Lebanese visa. to Canada's travel advice says travel to or from Israel is illegal in Lebanon and that you may be refused entry if your passport bears an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp issued by an office bordering Israel; the UK says an Israeli stamp can lead to refusal even with a valid Lebanese visa. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— faq.voa-cost (text) changed: from ~~Nothing — General Security grants the one-month visa free of charge to the nationalities it lists. Extensions to three months are handled by General Security in Lebanon.~~ to Nothing — General Security grants a cost-free one-month visa, extendable to 3 months, to citizens of the countries it lists. (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— faq.what-money (text) changed: from The UK says US dollars are widely accepted and the main cash currency, and that the economic crisis may affect paying by card; Canada says the economy is mainly cash-based and that dollars can be exchanged at licensed exchange bureaus, not at banks. to The UK says Lebanon's prolonged economic crisis may affect paying by card and that US dollars are widely accepted and the main cash currency; Canada says the economy is mainly cash-based and that foreign currencies, especially US dollars, can be exchanged at licensed exchange bureaus, not at banks. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— tips.israeli-evidence (text) changed: from Evidence of travel to Israel can lead to refused entry. Canada's travel advice says this includes an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian stamp from a crossing that borders Israel, and that travel to or from Israel is illegal in Lebanon. to Evidence of travel to Israel can lead to refused entry. Canada's travel advice says this includes an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp issued by an office bordering Israel, and that travel to or from Israel is illegal in Lebanon. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— tips.cash-dollars (text) changed: from ~~The UK says US dollars are widely accepted and the main cash currency, that many companies do not accept credit or debit cards, and advises having access to enough cash for your stay.~~ to The UK says US dollars are widely accepted and the main cash currency, that many companies do not accept credit or debit cards, and advises ensuring you have access to adequate cash for your stay. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— tips.extend-early (text) changed: from ~~The free one-month visa on arrival can be extended to three months at a General Security office.~~ to General Security says the cost-free one-month visa granted to citizens of the countries it lists is extendable to 3 months. (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— entryRequirements.passportValidity (text) changed: from General Security asks visa applicants for a copy of a passport valid for at least 6 months, and Canada's travel advice says 6 months beyond the date you leave. The UK's travel advice says 3 months from the date you enter. to General Security asks applicants for a visa through an embassy for a copy of a passport valid for at least six months from the date of application, and Canada's travel advice says 6 months beyond the date you leave. The UK's travel advice says 3 months from the date you enter. (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— entryRequirements.travelInsurance (text) changed: from General Security does not list insurance among the documents for a visa on arrival or an individual tourist visa. General Security lists private insurance among the documents for visa applications filed through a host in Lebanon. to General Security does not list insurance among the documents for the cost-free visa granted on arrival or for a visa through an embassy. It lists private insurance among the documents for visa applications filed through a party residing legally in Lebanon. (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— entryRequirements.onwardTicket (text) changed: from General Security asks for a plane ticket with an individual tourist visa application, and a round-trip ticket from the nationalities given a one-month visa under its Eighth Article (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and others). to General Security asks applicants for a visa through an embassy for a round-trip airline ticket reservation, and requires a round-trip airline ticket of the nationalities given a one-month visa under its Eighth Article (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and others). (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds (text) changed: from Nationalities given a one-month visa under General Security's Eighth Article (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and others) must have a sum equivalent to US$2,000, or a cheque for the same amount certified by the bank concerned. Individual tourist visa applicants show a bank statement or credit card and proof of profession and salary. to Nationalities given a one-month visa under General Security's Eighth Article (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and others) must have a sum equivalent to USD 2,000, or a cheque for the same amount certified by the bank concerned. Applicants for a visa through an embassy show a bank statement for the last three months or other proof of sufficient funds. (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits (text) changed: from ~~Anyone carrying cash or other negotiable instruments worth more than USD 15,000 (or the equivalent) into or out of Lebanon must declare them to Customs on a declaration form.~~ to Lebanese Customs says anyone physically carrying cash or other negotiable instruments worth more than USD 15,000 (or the equivalent in other currencies) must declare them to the customs authorities on a declaration form, under Law No. 42 of 24 November 2015. (customs.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 (text) changed: from Canada's travel advice says travel to or from Israel is illegal in Lebanon, and that you may be refused entry if your passport bears an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian stamp from a crossing that borders Israel. to Canada's travel advice says travel to or from Israel is illegal in Lebanon, and that you may be refused entry if your passport bears an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp issued by an office bordering Israel. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— countryFacts.safety (text) changed: from The FCDO says airstrikes and rocket fire between Israel and Hizballah escalated from 2 March, and that although a cessation of hostilities was announced in June 2026, fighting and airstrikes continue, particularly in the south. It advises against all travel to the South and Nabatiyeh governorates, parts of Beirut's southern suburbs, eastern Beqaa, northern Baalbek-Hermel and Akkar, and the Palestinian refugee camps, and against all but essential travel to several other areas. The FCDO says Beirut airport is open and operational. to The FCDO says airstrikes and rocket attacks between Israel and Hizballah increased from 2 March, and that although a cessation of hostilities was announced in June 2026, fighting and airstrikes have continued, particularly in the south. It advises against all travel to the South and Nabatiyeh governorates, parts of Beirut and its southern suburbs and the Palestinian refugee camps, and against all or all but essential travel to parts of the Beqaa, Baalbek-Hermel and Akkar governorates and other areas. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit (text) changed: from ~~No official seasonal guidance. The CIA World Factbook describes a Mediterranean climate: mild to cool, wet winters, hot and dry summers, and heavy winter snow in the Lebanon Mountains.~~ to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Lebanon. (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— textQuotes changed: from ~~0 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences~~ to 23 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences (added/updated: summary, faq.need-visa, faq.israel-history, faq.is-it-safe, faq.voa-cost, faq.what-money, tips.israeli-evidence, tips.security-areas, tips.cash-dollars, tips.power-cuts, tips.extend-early, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.proofOfFunds, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, entryRequirements.customs.notes.0, countryFacts.payments, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp, visaTypes.voa-tourist.feeNotes, visaTypes.embassy-tourist.feeNotes) (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— summary (text) changed: from Liberian visas are issued by Liberian embassies and consulates, and travellers from countries with no Liberian embassy can instead apply online for a Visa on Arrival, issued at Roberts International Airport. ECOWAS citizens enter visa-free under the bloc's free-movement protocol, as do citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which left the bloc in January 2025 but remain on Liberia's exemption list. to Liberian visas are issued by Liberian embassies and consulates before travel; the Liberia Immigration Service also runs an online Visa on Arrival portal, issued at Roberts International Airport, but says that if there is a Liberian embassy in your country you must apply there instead. The Consulate General in New York says ECOWAS citizens enter visa-free under the bloc's free-movement protocol, and its exemption list still includes Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which left ECOWAS on 29 January 2025. (liberianembassyus.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— faq.need-visa (text) changed: from Visas are issued in advance by Liberian embassies, and the Liberia Immigration Service runs an online visa-on-arrival portal for applicants with no Liberian embassy in their country. ECOWAS citizens enter visa-free under the bloc's free-movement protocol; the Liberian consulate's exemption list still includes Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which left ECOWAS in January 2025. to The Liberian Embassy in Washington says non-Liberian passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling, and the Liberia Immigration Service runs an online Visa on Arrival portal, saying that if there is a Liberian embassy in your country you must apply there instead. The Consulate General in New York says ECOWAS citizens enter visa-free under the bloc's free-movement protocol; its exemption list still includes Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which left ECOWAS on 29 January 2025. (liberianembassyus.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— faq.us-need-visa (text) changed: from Yes. US passport holders must obtain a visa before travel from a Liberian embassy or consulate. The Consulate General in New York charges US citizens USD 180 for a three-year multiple-entry visa. Liberia Immigration Service's Visa on Arrival, applied for online and issued at Roberts International Airport, is for applicants with no Liberian embassy in their country. to Yes. The Liberian Embassy in Washington says non-Liberian passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling. The Consulate General in New York charges US citizens USD 180 for a three-year multiple-entry visa. The Liberia Immigration Service's Visa on Arrival, applied for online and available only at Roberts International Airport, is not for applicants who have a Liberian embassy in their country. (liberianembassyus.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— faq.voa (text) changed: from Only with approval in advance. Liberia Immigration Service's Visa on Arrival (USD 102.50, non-refundable) is approved before travel and the visa is then issued at Roberts International Airport only; the service recommends applying at least 7 days before your flight. If there is a Liberian embassy in your country, you must apply there instead. to Only with approval in advance. The Liberia Immigration Service's Visa on Arrival (USD 102.50, non-refundable) is applied for online and approved before travel, and is available only at Roberts International Airport; the service recommends applying at least 7 days before your flight. If there is a Liberian embassy in your country, you must apply there instead. (visaonarrival.lis.gov.lr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— faq.currency (text) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says Liberia remains predominantly cash-based, cards are not generally accepted except at a few major hotels and some larger supermarkets, and ATMs often run out of money; it advises bringing enough US dollars to cover all expenses. to The UK Foreign Office says Liberia remains predominantly cash-based, cards are not generally accepted except at a few major hotels and some larger supermarkets, and ATMs often run out of money; it advises bringing sufficient funds in US dollars to cover all expenses. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— tips.us-dollars (text) changed: from ~~The UK Foreign Office advises bringing enough to cover all expenses: Liberia is predominantly cash-based, cards are not generally accepted, and banks can run short of both US and Liberian dollars.~~ to The UK Foreign Office advises bringing sufficient funds in US dollars to cover all expenses: Liberia is predominantly cash-based, cards are not generally accepted, and banks can run short of both US and Liberian dollars. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— entryRequirements.passportValidity (text) changed: from Liberia Immigration Service's visa-on-arrival portal requires a passport valid for at least six months, and the UK says your passport must have at least 6 months' validity remaining when you apply for a visa. to The Liberia Immigration Service's visa-on-arrival portal requires a passport valid for at least six months, and the UK says your passport must have at least 6 months' validity remaining when you apply for a visa. (visaonarrival.lis.gov.lr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever (text) changed: from ~~A copy of your yellow fever vaccination record is required with every visa application.~~ to Liberia's Consulate General in New York requires a copy of your yellow fever vaccination record with visa applications, and the UK says you need to provide a yellow fever certificate as part of the visa application. (liberiaconsulate-ny.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— entryRequirements.onwardTicket (text) changed: from ~~Visa applications must include a copy of a round-trip air ticket or itinerary.~~ to Liberia's Consulate General in New York asks visa applicants for a copy of a round-trip air ticket or itinerary. (liberiaconsulate-ny.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits (text) changed: from ~~Declare cash or travellers' cheques worth USD 10,000 or more when you arrive. You cannot take more than USD 7,500 in cash out of Liberia.~~ to The UK government says to declare cash or travellers' cheques worth USD 10,000 or more, and that you cannot take more than USD 7,500 in cash out of Liberia. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— countryFacts.payments (text) changed: from The UK Foreign Office says Liberia remains a predominantly cash-based society and that credit and debit cards are not generally accepted, except at a few major hotels and some larger supermarkets. A few ATMs in Monrovia accept Visa cards, but they often run out of money; it advises bringing enough US dollars to cover all expenses. to The UK Foreign Office says Liberia remains a predominantly cash-based society and that credit and debit cards are not generally accepted, except at a few major hotels and some larger supermarkets. A few ATMs in Monrovia accept Visa cards, but they often run out of money; it advises bringing sufficient funds in US dollars to cover all expenses. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit (text) changed: from Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from May to November, when heavy rain can cause flash flooding and make roads impassable, and that the dry season from December to March brings the harmattan, a dusty wind that can severely limit visibility. to No official source we could read names a best season. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from May to November, when heavy rain can cause flash flooding and make roads impassable, and that the dry season from December to March brings the harmattan, a dusty wind that can severely limit visibility. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— countryFacts.driving (text) changed: from Liberia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Liberia yet. to Liberia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes (text) changed: from Non-refundable, paid online by Visa or Mastercard. Once approved, you must enter Liberia within 3 months; the visa is issued at Roberts International Airport only, and the officer there sets its validity (30 or 90 days) from the planned visit. If there is a Liberian embassy in your country, you must apply there instead. to Non-refundable, paid online by Visa or Mastercard. Once approved, you must enter Liberia within 3 months; the visa is available at Roberts International Airport only, and the officer there sets its validity (30 or 90 days) from the planned visit. If there is a Liberian embassy in your country, you must apply there instead. (visaonarrival.lis.gov.lr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liberia— textQuotes changed: from ~~0 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences~~ to 22 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences (added/updated: summary, faq.need-visa, faq.us-need-visa, faq.voa, faq.yellow-fever, faq.currency, tips.us-dollars, tips.rainy-season, tips.power-outages, tips.yellow-fever-check, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, countryFacts.payments, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp, visaTypes.embassy-tourist.feeNotes, visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes) (liberiaconsulate-ny.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Madagascar— summary (text) changed: from Madagascar admits every nationality with a single-entry tourist eVisa, applied for online in advance or at the eVisa counters on arrival for the same fee, in 15-, 30- and 60-day tiers priced by length of stay. to Madagascar's official eVisa portal says all nationalities are eligible for the tourist eVisa — a single-entry visa with a maximum duration of 60 days — and that the application can also be made on arrival at the eVisa counters, at the same prices. Fees depend on the length of stay: 1–15, 16–30 and 31–60 days. (evisamada-mg.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Madagascar— faq.do-i-need-visa (text) changed: from Yes: every nationality is eligible for the tourist eVisa, which you can apply for online in advance at evisamada-mg.com or at the eVisa counters on arrival. It comes in 15-, 30- and 60-day versions, with the fee depending on length of stay. to Yes: Madagascar's official portal says all nationalities are eligible for the tourist eVisa, which you can apply for online at evisamada-mg.com or on arrival at the eVisa counters. Fees depend on the length of stay (1–15, 16–30 or 31–60 days). (evisamada-mg.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Madagascar— faq.evisa-or-arrival (text) changed: from Both give the same single-entry tourist visa, and the official portal says online prices are the same as those paid on arrival. If you apply online (between one week and six months before departure), the travel authorisation is issued within 72 hours and you present it at the eVisa counters on arrival; otherwise you can make the application at those counters when you land. to The official portal says the online prices are the same as those paid on arrival. The tourist eVisa is a single-entry visa with a maximum duration of 60 days; if you apply online (between one week and six months before departure), the electronic travel authorisation is issued within 72 hours and you present it at the eVisa counters on arrival. Otherwise you can make the application at those counters when you land. (evisamada-mg.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Madagascar— tips.political-situation (text) changed: from Canada's travel advice says the military took over on 14 October 2025 after large-scale demonstrations and announced a two-year transition. Demonstrations are frequent and can turn violent: avoid them and large gatherings, and follow local news. to Canada's travel advice says the military took over on 14 October 2025 after large-scale demonstrations and announced a two-year transition period. It says demonstrations are frequent and even peaceful ones can turn violent: avoid areas with demonstrations and large gatherings, and monitor local media. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Madagascar— tips.cash-ariary (text) changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice says cash can be withdrawn from only a limited number of ATMs in Antananarivo and that some banks will not convert ariary back into hard currency.~~ to Canada's travel advice says cash can be withdrawn from only a limited number of ATMs in Antananarivo and that some banks will not reconvert local currency into hard currency. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Madagascar— entryRequirements.passportValidity (text) changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in Madagascar, with at least two blank pages.~~ to The UK government says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Madagascar, with at least two blank pages. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Madagascar— entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever (text) changed: from ~~A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to The UK government says you need a yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)