Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 3, 2026Paraguay— Entry requirement (OM) changed: from ~~Embassy visa~~ to Visa on arrival at Silvio Pettirossi airport (embassy visa otherwise) (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Paraguay— Note (Georgia) changed: from Visa-free under Paraguay's bilateral visa-waiver agreement with Georgia (ordinary passports). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' country list leaves this nationality out, but the treaty is in force and is the higher authority. to Visa-free under Paraguay's bilateral visa-waiver agreement with Georgia (ordinary passports), and Georgia is on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list of nationalities that do not need a visa. (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Paraguay— Note (Russia) changed: from Visa-free under Paraguay's bilateral visa-waiver agreement with Russia (all passports). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' country list leaves this nationality out, but the treaty is in force and is the higher authority. to Visa-free under Paraguay's bilateral visa-waiver agreement with Russia (all passports), and Russia is on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list of nationalities that do not need a visa. (mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Paraguay— Summary changed: from Paraguay admits Mercosur and associate-member nationals on a national ID card for 90 days and waives visas for EU, British, US, Canadian, Australian and many other passports for up to 90 days; remaining nationalities apply for a consular visa, or are invited by a host in Paraguay who files for a visa de arribo in Asunción. There is no eVisa. to Paraguay admits Mercosur and associate-member nationals on a national ID card for 90 days and waives visas for EU, British, US, Canadian, Australian and many other passports for up to 90 days; remaining nationalities apply for a consular visa, or are invited by a host in Paraguay who files for a visa de arribo in Asunción. Qatari and Omani nationals can instead get a visa on arrival at Asunción's Silvio Pettirossi airport. There is no eVisa. (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Paraguay— FAQ: do I need a visa changed: from For most Western travelers, no. Citizens of the EU and EEA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel and most of Latin America enter visa-free for up to 90 days as tourists. Mercosur and associate-member nationals can even use a national ID card. Other nationalities need a consular visa, or a visa de arribo that a host in Paraguay files for on their behalf. to For most Western travelers, no. Citizens of the EU and EEA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel and most of Latin America enter visa-free for up to 90 days as tourists. Mercosur and associate-member nationals can even use a national ID card. Other nationalities need a consular visa, or a visa de arribo that a host in Paraguay files for on their behalf. Qatari and Omani nationals can get a visa on arrival at Asunción airport. (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Paraguay— FAQ: visa de arribo changed: from No. Paraguay issues no electronic visa: travellers who need a visa apply at a Paraguayan embassy or consulate. The one alternative is the visa de arribo, and the traveller does not apply for it — a person or company in Paraguay does, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Dirección de Pasaportes y Servicios Consulares in Asunción, with an invitation letter, their own identity and financial documents and the traveller's completed non-resident visa form. Processing takes up to 30 days once the file is complete. to No. Paraguay issues no electronic visa: travellers who need a visa apply at a Paraguayan embassy or consulate. The usual alternative is the visa de arribo, and the traveller does not apply for it — a person or company in Paraguay does, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Dirección de Pasaportes y Servicios Consulares in Asunción, with an invitation letter, their own identity and financial documents and the traveller's completed non-resident visa form. Processing takes up to 30 days once the file is complete. Separately, Paraguay's consulate in New York says Qatari and Omani nationals are granted a visa on arrival at Silvio Pettirossi airport on showing a valid passport. (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Peru— China/India waiver conditions changed: from ~~Chinese and Indian citizens holding a valid US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa (or permanent residence) may enter Peru visa-free for up to 180 days.~~ to Chinese and Indian citizens holding a US, Canadian, UK, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months, or permanent residence in one of those countries, may enter Peru without a tourist visa for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry; the stay cannot be extended. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Peru— Yellow fever guidance changed: from Not checked at the border for most arrivals, but the Peruvian health ministry strongly recommends (and jungle regions expect) yellow fever vaccination for travel to the Amazon below about 2,300 m — Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado, Tarapoto and jungle lodges. It is not needed for Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu. to Not required for entry, but Peru's health ministry says travellers heading to jungle areas should be vaccinated at least 10 days before the trip. The endemic areas are the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas (Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado, Tarapoto) and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco, Huánuco, Pasco and Puno — Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail are excluded. (gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Peru— FAQ: yellow fever changed: from Not for Machu Picchu, Cusco or Lima. These are outside the risk zone. Vaccination is strongly recommended if you will visit the Amazon below about 2,300 m (Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado, Manu, Tambopata); get the shot at least 10 days before travel. to Not for Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail, which Peru's health ministry excludes, nor for Lima. It recommends vaccination at least 10 days before travel to jungle areas: the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas (Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata) and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco region (including the route to Manu), Huánuco, Pasco and Puno. (gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Peru— FAQ: China/India waiver changed: from Normally yes — a consular tourist visa. However, Chinese and Indian citizens holding a valid US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa (or permanent residence in those places) can enter Peru without a Peruvian visa for tourism or business, for up to 180 days. Confirm current rules with a Peruvian consulate before booking. to Normally yes — a consular tourist visa. However, Chinese and Indian citizens holding a valid US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa (or permanent residence in those places) can enter Peru without a Peruvian visa for tourism or business, for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. Confirm current rules with a Peruvian consulate before booking. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Peru— CN row notes changed: from Consular tourist visa normally required — BUT Chinese citizens holding a valid US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa (or permanent residence there) can enter Peru visa-free for tourism or business for up to 180 days. Peru has also announced moves toward a broader visa exemption for Chinese tourists. Confirm the current rules with a Peruvian consulate before booking. to Consular tourist visa normally required — BUT Chinese citizens holding a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months (or permanent residence there) can enter Peru visa-free for tourism or business for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. Peru has also announced moves toward a broader visa exemption for Chinese tourists. Confirm the current rules with a Peruvian consulate before booking. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Peru— IN row notes changed: from Consular tourist visa normally required — BUT Indian citizens holding a valid US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa (or permanent residence there) can enter Peru visa-free for tourism or business for up to 180 days. Confirm current rules with a Peruvian consulate before booking. to Consular tourist visa normally required — BUT Indian citizens holding a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months (or permanent residence there) can enter Peru visa-free for tourism or business for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. Confirm current rules with a Peruvian consulate before booking. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Poland— National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) — processing time changed: from ~~{"minDays": 15, "maxDays": 60, "unit": "calendar-days"}~~ to null (api.sejm.gov.pl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Poland— Student Visa (Type D — Studies) — processing time changed: from ~~{"minDays": 15, "maxDays": 60, "unit": "calendar-days"}~~ to null (api.sejm.gov.pl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Poland— Work Visa (Type D — Employment) — processing time changed: from ~~{"minDays": 15, "maxDays": 60, "unit": "calendar-days"}~~ to null (api.sejm.gov.pl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Portugal— National Long-Stay Visa (Type D — Residency) processing changed: from ~~30–90 calendar days~~ to up to 60 calendar days (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Portugal— D7 Visa (Passive Income / Retirees) processing changed: from ~~30–90 calendar days~~ to up to 60 calendar days (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Portugal— D8 Digital Nomad Visa processing changed: from ~~30–90 calendar days~~ to up to 60 calendar days (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Portugal— Student Visa (Type D — Studies) processing changed: from ~~15–60 calendar days~~ to up to 60 calendar days (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Portugal— Work Visa (Type D — Employment) processing changed: from ~~30–90 calendar days~~ to up to 60 calendar days (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Portugal— EES advance registration changed: from Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. There is nothing to submit in advance, but allow extra time on your first entry. to Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. There is no mandatory advance step (where a self-service kiosk or a national app is offered, some data can be pre-registered to speed things up), but allow extra time on your first entry. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— NI passport row changed: from {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 30, "visaTypes": ["hayya-tourist"], "notes": "Not on the visa-waiver list. Apply for the Hayya A1 tourist visa online before travel; approval may require confirmed accommodation and can involve additional checks."} to {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 30, "visaTypes": ["hayya-tourist"], "notes": "Qatar Tourism's list of nationalities that need a tourist visa names Nicaragua, while its nationality checker on the same page places these citizens in the visa-free group (a passport valid for three months and a confirmed hotel booking on arrival). Until Qatar says which applies, apply online for the Hayya A1 tourist visa before travel (QAR 100, confirmed accommodation required): it is open to these citizens under either reading.", "source": {"url": "https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas", "name": "Qatar Tourism — Visas: visa checker by nationality and tourist-visa list", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03", "archiveUrl": "https://web.archive.org/web/20261003051531/https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas", "conflict": {"url": "https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas", "name": "Qatar Tourism — nationality checker on the same page", "states": "visa-free entry with a passport valid for 3 months and a confirmed hotel booking", "resolvedBy": "stricter"}}} (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— TJ passport row changed: from {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 30, "visaTypes": ["hayya-tourist"], "notes": "Not on the visa-waiver list. Apply for the Hayya A1 tourist visa online before travel; approval may require confirmed accommodation and can involve additional checks."} to {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 30, "visaTypes": ["hayya-tourist"], "notes": "Qatar Tourism's list of nationalities that need a tourist visa names Tajikistan, while its nationality checker on the same page places these citizens in the visa-free group (a passport valid for three months and a confirmed hotel booking on arrival). Until Qatar says which applies, apply online for the Hayya A1 tourist visa before travel (QAR 100, confirmed accommodation required): it is open to these citizens under either reading.", "source": {"url": "https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas", "name": "Qatar Tourism — Visas: visa checker by nationality and tourist-visa list", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03", "archiveUrl": "https://web.archive.org/web/20261003051531/https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas", "conflict": {"url": "https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas", "name": "Qatar Tourism — nationality checker on the same page", "states": "visa-free entry with a passport valid for 3 months and a confirmed hotel booking", "resolvedBy": "stricter"}}} (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— BY passport row changed: from ~~{"requirement": "visa-free", "maxStayDays": 30, "notes": "Free visa waiver issued on arrival for 30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days."}~~ to {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 30, "visaTypes": ["hayya-tourist"], "notes": "Qatar Tourism's list of nationalities that need a tourist visa names Belarus, while its nationality checker on the same page says these citizens may enter visa-free or apply for the Hayya A1 visa. Until Qatar says which applies, apply online for the Hayya A1 tourist visa before travel (QAR 100, confirmed accommodation required): it is open to these citizens under either reading.", "source": {"url": "https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas", "name": "Qatar Tourism — Visas: visa checker by nationality and tourist-visa list", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03", "archiveUrl": "https://web.archive.org/web/20261003051531/https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas", "conflict": {"url": "https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas", "name": "Qatar Tourism — nationality checker on the same page", "states": "enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 visa", "resolvedBy": "stricter"}}} (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— VA passport row changed: from ~~{"requirement": "visa-free", "maxStayDays": 30, "notes": "Free visa waiver issued on arrival for 30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days."}~~ to {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 30, "visaTypes": ["hayya-tourist"], "notes": "Qatar Tourism's list of nationalities that need a tourist visa names the Holy See (Vatican City), while its nationality checker on the same page says these citizens may enter visa-free or apply for the Hayya A1 visa. Until Qatar says which applies, apply online for the Hayya A1 tourist visa before travel (QAR 100, confirmed accommodation required): it is open to these citizens under either reading.", "source": {"url": "https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas", "name": "Qatar Tourism — Visas: visa checker by nationality and tourist-visa list", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03", "archiveUrl": "https://web.archive.org/web/20261003051531/https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas", "conflict": {"url": "https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas", "name": "Qatar Tourism — nationality checker on the same page", "states": "enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 visa", "resolvedBy": "stricter"}}} (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— Visa-waiver extension length changed: from ~~Free visa waiver issued on arrival for 30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days. (extendableDays 30 on 12 rows, null on 32)~~ to Free visa waiver issued on arrival for 30 days. It can be extended through the Ministry of Interior before it expires; no official source we could read states for how long. (extendableDays null) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— FAQ: US visa changed: from No advance visa is needed. US passport holders receive a free visa waiver on arrival valid for 30 days, which can be extended once for a further 30 days from inside Qatar. Hayya also offers US citizens an optional Visa-Free for US Citizens (F1), applied for online: QAR 76, multiple entry, up to 90 days per visit, for travel within 2 years of approval. to No advance visa is needed. US passport holders receive a free visa waiver on arrival valid for 30 days, which can be extended through the Ministry of Interior before it expires. Hayya also offers US citizens an optional Visa-Free for US Citizens (F1), applied for online: QAR 76, multiple entry, up to 90 days per visit, for travel within 2 years of approval. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— FAQ: extending a visa-free stay changed: from Visitors on the 30-day waiver can extend once for a further 30 days online or through the Ministry of Interior before the first period expires. The 90-in-180-day waiver for EU passports is not extendable beyond its limit. to Visitors on the 30-day waiver must extend it through the Ministry of Interior before it expires, or they may be fined; no official source we could read states the length of the extension. The 90-in-180-day waiver for EU passports is not extendable beyond its limit. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— UA max stay changed: from 30 to null (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Qatar— Travel insurance (conflict recorded) changed: from ~~none~~ to {"url": "https://www.mfa.gov.rs/en/citizens/travel-abroad/visas-and-states-travel-advisory/qatar", "name": "Serbia Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Qatar travel advisory", "states": "all visitors must buy health insurance from a Qatar-approved company", "resolvedBy": "hierarchy"} (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Republic of the Congo— New visa type: free visa on arrival for Rwandans changed: from ~~(none — RW row had no visaTypes)~~ to {"id": "voa-rwanda", "category": "tourist", "method": "visa-on-arrival", "name": "Free visa on arrival (Rwandan ordinary passports)", "fee": {"amount": 0, "currency": "XAF", "notes": "Free of charge under the Congo–Rwanda agreement of 24 November 2021. The agreement does not say whether the visa allows one or several entries."}, "processing": null, "validityDays": 90, "stayDays": 90, "entries": "single", "applyUrl": null, "source": {"url": "https://sgg.cg/JO/2023/congo-jo-2023-39.pdf", "name": "Journal officiel de la République du Congo No. 39-2023 — Law No. 24-2023 ratifying the Congo–Rwanda visa agreement", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03", "instrument": "Congo–Rwanda cooperation agreement of 24 November 2021 on visa exemption for diplomatic and service passports and free visas on arrival for ordinary passports, Article 1(1); ratified by Law No. 24-2023 of 15 September 2023"}} (sgg.cg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Republic of the Congo— Safety summary changed: from Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire are reasonably calm but petty crime occurs, and parts of the Pool region have seen unrest in the past. The UK advises against all travel within 50 km of the border with the Central African Republic in Likouala. Check current advisories, avoid travel after dark outside cities and carry ID at all times. to Opportunistic crime such as pickpocketing occurs, particularly in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, and criminals may target foreigners and vehicles, especially outside towns and in the Pool region and Mouyondzi district, where a 2017 ceasefire ended the conflict but clashes could recur. The FCDO advises against all travel within 50 km of the border with the Central African Republic in Likouala. Avoid walking after dark, and carry a colour copy of your passport and visa stamp, as police may ask for ID. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Romania— Long-Stay Visa (Type D) — processing time changed: from ~~{"minDays": 30, "maxDays": 60, "unit": "calendar-days"}~~ to null (eviza.mae.ro )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Russia— CIS visa-free rows: how the 90 days are counted changed: from ~~up to 90 days within any 180-day period (GE: counting unknown)~~ to 90 days in total per calendar year, no more than 90 in a row (Federal Law 115-FZ art. 5(1)); maxStayDays 90 unchanged (pravo.gov.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Rwanda— requirement / maxStayDays changed: from ~~visa-free 30~~ to freedom-of-movement 180 (migration.gov.rw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Rwanda— text changed: from Rwanda is one of the safest countries in Africa, with low crime and clean, orderly cities. The main caution is the border zone with the DRC (and at times Burundi), where the regional security situation can change. Check advice before visiting Rubavu or crossing to Goma. to The UK government advises against all but essential travel to the parts of Rusizi District within 10 km of the border with the DRC, including the Rwandan islands in Lake Kivu and Kamembe Airport. Elsewhere crime levels are relatively low, though burglary, theft, bag-snatching and mugging occur in Kigali. Near the DRC and Burundi borders there is a risk of cross-border attacks; crossings into the DRC can close at short notice, and Burundi has kept its border with Rwanda closed since January 2024. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Rwanda— answer changed: from Yes — Rwanda is widely regarded as one of Africa's safest destinations, and Kigali is clean and orderly with low crime. Stay informed about the border areas with the DRC and Burundi, where regional tensions can flare, and check travel advice before border excursions. to Mostly — the UK government says crime levels are relatively low, though burglary, theft, bag-snatching and mugging occur in Kigali. It advises against all but essential travel to the parts of Rusizi District within 10 km of the DRC border, and warns of a risk of cross-border attacks near the DRC and Burundi borders, so check travel advice before border excursions. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— ED form: completing on arrival changed: from ~~the airport's free wifi~~ to a data connection or free public wifi (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Cash declaration threshold changed: from ~~Cash or monetary instruments over USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) must be declared on the Immigration and Customs (ED) form.~~ to no published threshold (knatravelform.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— visitor-visa: processing, validity, stay changed: from ~~{"processing": {"minDays": 5, "maxDays": 20, "unit": "business-days"}, "validityDays": 90, "stayDays": 90, "extendable": {"possible": true, "days": 90}}~~ to null (not stated) (mofa.gov.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— business-visa: processing, validity, stay changed: from ~~{"processing": {"minDays": 5, "maxDays": 20, "unit": "business-days"}, "validityDays": 90, "stayDays": 90, "extendable": null}~~ to null (not stated) (mofa.gov.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Safety text changed: from Saint Kitts and Nevis is calm for visitors and the tourist areas see little serious crime, though the Federation has periodic spikes in gang-related shootings between locals in parts of Basseterre. Petty theft from beaches and unlocked cars is the usual risk. to Canada advises normal security precautions in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Petty crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching occurs, as does violent crime including armed robbery and sexual assault; avoid isolated areas and unpatrolled beaches after dark, and keep car doors locked when driving. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— EU passports: maximum stay changed: from ~~42 (about six weeks)~~ to 90 in any 180 days (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Norway and Switzerland: maximum stay changed: from 42 to 90 in any 180 days (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— UK and Canada: source for the six-week stay changed: from ~~Saint Lucia visa list (states no stay)~~ to FCDO / travel.gc.ca (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Visa-free rows: maximum stay changed: from ~~42 (about six weeks)~~ to null (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— South Korea: visa-free kept, conflict recorded; stay changed: from ~~visa-free, 42, no own source~~ to visa-free, null, source DEA list with conflict (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Kosovo: source changed: from ~~none (inherited)~~ to DEA list (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Saint Lucia Visitor's Visa: validity and stay changed: from ~~90 / 42~~ to null / null (govt.lc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Saint Lucia Business Visa: validity and stay changed: from ~~90 / 42~~ to null / null (govt.lc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Summary: length of stay changed: from Saint Lucia is visa-free for citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, China and most Commonwealth countries, who are typically given an initial stay of about six weeks that the Immigration Department can extend; CARICOM nationals enter freely for six months. About fifty nationalities, many in Africa and Asia including India, need a visa that is issued at the port of entry, and the rest need a visa arranged through a Saint Lucian mission before traveling. to Saint Lucia is visa-free for citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, China and most Commonwealth countries. EU citizens may stay up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU waiver agreement; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens get up to six weeks, which the Immigration Department can extend, and Saint Lucia publishes no figure for other passports; CARICOM nationals enter freely for six months. About fifty nationalities, many in Africa and Asia including India, need a visa that is issued at the port of entry, and the rest need a visa arranged through a Saint Lucian mission before traveling. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— FAQ: how long can I stay changed: from Saint Lucia typically grants an initial stay of around six weeks on arrival, which the Immigration Department in Castries can extend; no official source we found states the maximum total. The exact period is written on your stamp and is often matched to your onward ticket, so check it before leaving the airport. to It depends on your passport. EU citizens may stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period under the EU–Saint Lucia waiver agreement, and Saint Lucia’s visa list gives Norwegians and Swiss the same. The UK and Canadian governments say their citizens are admitted for up to six weeks. For other visa-free passports Saint Lucia publishes no figure. The exact period is written on your stamp and is often matched to your onward ticket, so check it before leaving the airport; the Immigration Department in Castries can extend it. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Tip: six-week stamp changed: from Saint Lucia commonly grants an initial stay of about six weeks rather than the 90 days visitors expect elsewhere in the Caribbean. Check the date the officer writes in your passport, and apply to the Immigration Department in Castries before it expires if you plan to stay longer. to Unless you hold an EU passport (90 days in any 180 under the EU agreement), expect an initial stay that may be as short as six weeks rather than the 90 days visitors expect elsewhere in the Caribbean. Check the date the officer writes in your passport, and apply to the Immigration Department in Castries before it expires if you plan to stay longer. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Lucia— Onward ticket: required changed: from ~~true (all)~~ to false (officials may ask) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Visa-required rows: maximum stay changed: from 30 to null (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Visa-free rows: extension length changed: from 30 to null (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Visitor's visa: processing, validity, stay, extension changed: from ~~[{"minDays": 5, "maxDays": 20, "unit": "business-days"}, 90, 30, {"possible": true, "days": 30}]~~ to null / null / null / null (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Extension of stay: processing, stay, extension changed: from ~~[{"minDays": 1, "maxDays": 5, "unit": "business-days"}, 30, {"possible": true, "days": 30}]~~ to null / null / null (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Business visa: extension length changed: from 30 to null (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Samoa— Visitor permit length: conflict recorded changed: from ~~none~~ to MPMC 90 days kept; FCDO 60 days recorded as the losing source (mpmc.gov.ws )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Samoa— Cash declaration changed: from ~~Cash of WST 20,000 or more, or the foreign-currency equivalent, must be declared on arrival and departure.~~ to Cash or travellers cheques worth WST 20,000 or more (or the foreign-currency equivalent) must be declared on arrival; you receive a certified declaration showing you brought it in. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026San Marino— max stay on visa-free rows changed: from ~~90 (Schengen allowance)~~ to 30 for AL AD AG AR AU BS BB BA BR BN CA CL CO CR DM SV GE GD GT HN HK IL JP KI XK MO MY MH MU MX FM MD MC ME NR NZ NI MK PW PA PY PE KN LC VC WS RS SC SG SB KR TW TL TO TT TV UA AE GB US UY VA VE (esteri.sm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— Guyana: visa types changed: from ~~['tourist-evisa']~~ to ['tourist-evisa','voa'] (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— Kosovo: visa types changed: from ~~['tourist-evisa']~~ to ['tourist-evisa','voa'] (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— Russia: entry regime changed: from {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 90, "visaTypes": ["tourist-evisa", "voa"], "notes": "Eligible for the one-year multiple-entry tourist eVisa (stays up to 90 days); a visa on arrival is also available at major airports for a similar fee."} to {"requirement": "visa-free", "maxStayDays": 90, "notes": "No visa needed: under the mutual visa exemption agreement between Saudi Arabia and Russia, Russian passport holders enter with a valid passport, with no visa, exemption or insurance fee, for tourism, leisure, business visits and Umrah. You may stay up to 90 days in a calendar year, in one stay or several.", "source": {"url": "https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/plan-your-trip/visa-regulations", "name": "Visit Saudi (Saudi Tourism Authority) — Visa Requirements tool, nationality: Russia", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03"}} (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— United Kingdom: entry regime changed: from {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 90, "visaTypes": ["tourist-evisa", "voa"], "notes": "Eligible for the one-year multiple-entry tourist eVisa (stays up to 90 days); a visa on arrival is also available at major airports for a similar fee."} to {"requirement": "eta", "maxStayDays": 180, "visaTypes": ["eta", "tourist-evisa", "voa"], "notes": "British citizens can apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (SAR 50, valid 730 days for multiple entries, up to 180 days in total, health insurance not included). The one-year multiple-entry tourist eVisa (SAR 395 with insurance, stays up to 90 days) and a visa on arrival remain available.", "source": {"url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/entry-requirements", "name": "UK FCDO — Saudi Arabia entry requirements", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03"}} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— Ireland: entry regime changed: from {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 90, "visaTypes": ["tourist-evisa", "voa"], "notes": "Eligible for the one-year multiple-entry tourist eVisa (stays up to 90 days); a visa on arrival is also available at major airports for a similar fee."} to {"requirement": "eta", "maxStayDays": 180, "visaTypes": ["visa-waiver", "tourist-evisa", "voa"], "notes": "Irish citizens can apply for an electronic visa waiver (SAR 150, one entry, stay up to 180 days) on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa platform between 90 days and 48 hours before travel. The one-year multiple-entry tourist eVisa (SAR 395 with insurance, stays up to 90 days) and a visa on arrival remain available.", "source": {"url": "https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/plan-your-trip/visa-regulations", "name": "Visit Saudi (Saudi Tourism Authority) — Visa Requirements tool, nationality: Ireland", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03"}} (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— Group D nationalities: visa on arrival with a Western visa changed: from ~~"may qualify for a visa on arrival" with a US/UK/Schengen visa or permanent residence~~ to embassy or Tasheer only; no eVisa or visa on arrival (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— us-visa waiver: who it applies to changed: from ~~visa-required~~ to the 117 embassy-visa rows except TD, ET, IR, LY, PS (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— gcc-residence waiver: who it applies to changed: from ~~visa-required~~ to the 117 embassy-visa rows except TD, ET, IR, LY, PS (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— Package visa route changed: from ~~not mentioned~~ to package visa SAR 402.21 via licensed agencies, single entry, 3 months (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia— Blank passport pages changed: from ~~1 (not stated by any official source)~~ to null (visa.visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Senegal— Ireland changed: from {"requirement": "visa-free", "maxStayDays": 90, "notes": "Visa-free for stays of up to 90 days.", "source": {"url": "https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/senegal/", "name": "Ireland Department of Foreign Affairs — Senegal travel advice", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03"}} to {"requirement": "embassy-visa", "maxStayDays": null, "visaTypes": ["embassy-tourist"], "notes": "Senegal's Foreign Ministry does not name Ireland on its visa-exemption list — every other EU state except Ireland is on it — and says nationals of countries not listed need a visa. Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs advises that Irish citizens can enter without a visa for up to 90 days. The two governments disagree; Senegal's own rule is shown here. Confirm with a Senegalese embassy before travel.", "source": {"url": "https://www.diplomatie.gouv.sn/visiter-le-senegal", "name": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Senegal — Visiter le Sénégal (visa exemptions)", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03", "conflict": {"url": "https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/senegal/", "name": "Ireland Department of Foreign Affairs — Senegal travel advice (updated 8 April 2026)", "states": "Irish citizens can enter Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days", "resolvedBy": "hierarchy"}}} (diplomatie.gouv.sn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Senegal— Mali changed: from ~~{"requirement": "freedom-of-movement", "maxStayDays": 90, "notes": "ECOWAS citizens enter Senegal freely under the bloc's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days."}~~ to {"requirement": "visa-free", "maxStayDays": 90, "notes": "Mali left ECOWAS in January 2025, but Senegal's Foreign Ministry names it on its list of African countries whose nationals need no visa for stays of under 3 months — enter with a passport valid for at least 6 months.", "source": {"url": "https://www.diplomatie.gouv.sn/visiter-le-senegal", "name": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Senegal — Visiter le Sénégal (visa exemptions)", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03"}} (diplomatie.gouv.sn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Senegal— Burkina Faso changed: from ~~{"requirement": "freedom-of-movement", "maxStayDays": 90, "notes": "ECOWAS citizens enter Senegal freely under the bloc's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days."}~~ to {"requirement": "visa-free", "maxStayDays": 90, "notes": "Burkina Faso left ECOWAS in January 2025, but Senegal's Foreign Ministry names it on its list of African countries whose nationals need no visa for stays of under 3 months — enter with a passport valid for at least 6 months.", "source": {"url": "https://www.diplomatie.gouv.sn/visiter-le-senegal", "name": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Senegal — Visiter le Sénégal (visa exemptions)", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03"}} (diplomatie.gouv.sn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Senegal— Niger changed: from ~~{"requirement": "freedom-of-movement", "maxStayDays": 90, "notes": "ECOWAS citizens enter Senegal freely under the bloc's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days."}~~ to {"requirement": "visa-free", "maxStayDays": 90, "notes": "Niger left ECOWAS in January 2025, but Senegal's Foreign Ministry names it on its list of African countries whose nationals need no visa for stays of under 3 months — enter with a passport valid for at least 6 months.", "source": {"url": "https://www.diplomatie.gouv.sn/visiter-le-senegal", "name": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Senegal — Visiter le Sénégal (visa exemptions)", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03"}} (diplomatie.gouv.sn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Senegal— Yellow fever certificate changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required when arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, and the vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Senegal. Carry your yellow card, especially on overland routes. to A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you arrive from a country listed as a transmission risk, including if you only transited through an airport in such a country. Babies aged 9 months and under are exempt. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Senegal— FAQ: need a visa changed: from Many travelers don’t. ECOWAS citizens enter freely, and passport holders from the EU, UK, US, Canada, India, Japan and a list of African and other states get up to 90 days visa-free. Everyone else must obtain a visa from a Senegalese embassy or consulate before travel; Senegal’s Foreign Ministry and consulate describe no visa on arrival. to Many travelers don’t. ECOWAS citizens enter freely, and passport holders from the EU (except Ireland), UK, US, Canada, India, Japan and a list of African and other states get up to 90 days visa-free. Everyone else must obtain a visa from a Senegalese embassy or consulate before travel; Senegal’s Foreign Ministry and consulate describe no visa on arrival. (diplomatie.gouv.sn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Senegal— Summary changed: from Senegal is one of West Africa’s easier doors: ECOWAS citizens move freely, and a list including the EU, UK, US, Canada, India, Japan and much of Africa enters visa-free for up to 90 days. Everyone else needs a visa from a Senegalese embassy or consulate before travel — the Foreign Ministry and its consulates describe no visa on arrival. to Senegal is one of West Africa’s easier doors: ECOWAS citizens move freely, and a list including the EU (except Ireland), UK, US, Canada, India, Japan and much of Africa enters visa-free for up to 90 days. Everyone else needs a visa from a Senegalese embassy or consulate before travel — the Foreign Ministry and its consulates describe no visa on arrival. (diplomatie.gouv.sn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Senegal— Safety summary changed: from Senegal is one of West Africa's most stable democracies and most visits are trouble-free. Watch for pickpocketing and bag-snatching on Dakar's corniche and in markets, and take advice before traveling to parts of the Casamance near the Gambia and Guinea-Bissau borders, where residual caution applies off the main routes. to Robbery, burglary and assault have become more common in Dakar, sometimes with weapons — hotels used by foreigners have been robbed at gunpoint — and pickpocketing and bag-snatching are increasing. Take care after nightfall, avoid walking alone, and pre-arrange your airport transfer, as bogus taxi drivers target arrivals. The FCDO does not advise against travel to any part of Senegal. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Senegal— FAQ: yellow fever changed: from A certificate is mandatory only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk, but that covers most of Senegal's neighbors, and the vaccine is recommended for all visitors, so carry your yellow card. to A certificate is required only if you arrive from a country listed as a yellow fever transmission risk — including if you only transited through an airport there — and babies aged 9 months and under are exempt. Because Senegal itself has yellow fever risk, some other countries may ask for the certificate on your onward trip. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Senegal— FAQ: is Senegal safe changed: from Broadly yes — it's among West Africa's most stable countries and the tourist circuit (Dakar, Saly, Saint-Louis, Sine-Saloum) is well traveled. The main annoyances are petty theft and scams in Dakar; parts of the Casamance borderlands call for extra care. to The FCDO does not advise against travel to any part of Senegal, but robbery, burglary and assault — sometimes armed — have become more common in Dakar, including hold-ups at hotels used by foreigners, and pickpocketing and bag-snatching are rising. Take care after dark and pre-arrange airport transfers. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Serbia— KN passport — stay window changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.~~ to Visa-free for up to 90 days within six months of the first entry. (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Serbia— DM passport — stay window changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.~~ to Visa-free for up to 90 days within six months of the first entry. (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Serbia— GD passport — stay window changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.~~ to Visa-free for up to 90 days within six months of the first entry. (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Serbia— PW passport — stay window changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.~~ to Visa-free for up to 90 days within six months of the first entry. (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Serbia— KG passport — stay window changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.~~ to Visa-free for up to 90 days within six months of the first entry. (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Serbia— Short-stay visa (Visa C) — processing time changed: from ~~{"minDays": 14, "maxDays": 30, "unit": "calendar-days"}~~ to null (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Serbia— Long-stay visa (Visa D) — processing time changed: from ~~{"minDays": 15, "maxDays": 30, "unit": "calendar-days"}~~ to null (mfa.gov.rs )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Seychelles— Passport validity note changed: from ~~Seychelles only requires your passport to be valid for the length of your stay, but airlines en route may apply stricter rules — six months' validity avoids problems.~~ to Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Seychelles. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Seychelles— Onward ticket note changed: from ~~A confirmed return or onward ticket is required for the Visitor's Permit and is checked both at check-in and on arrival.~~ to A valid return or onward ticket for the duration of the visit is one of the conditions for the Visitor's Permit issued on arrival, and must also be shown when applying for the Travel Authorisation. (ics.gov.sc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Seychelles— Yellow fever certificate rule changed: from ~~A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if you arrive from, or transited more than 12 hours through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.~~ to Travellers aged 1 to 59 must upload a yellow fever vaccination certificate only if they are travelling from a country or region where the disease is endemic; a transit of less than 12 hours through an airport in such a region does not count. Travellers aged 60 and over need not submit one. (seychelles.govtas.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Seychelles— Visitor permit extension processing time changed: from ~~5–10 business days~~ to not stated (null) (ics.gov.sc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Seychelles— Safety summary changed: from Seychelles is a safe destination with little serious crime. Petty theft from beaches, rental cars and unattended bungalows is the main issue — use hotel safes — and rip currents deserve real respect: swim where conditions are flagged safe. to Crime is generally non-violent, but break-ins, bag snatching and thefts from parked cars, boats, guest houses, hotels and beaches occur, and people walking at night have been robbed; use a hotel safe for valuables. Beaches do not always carry safety information and some, including Beau Vallon, have dangerous rip currents when the sea is rough: ask locally before swimming and follow warning signs. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sierra Leone— Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger: basis for visa-free entry changed: from ~~ECOWAS citizens enter Sierra Leone without a visa under the bloc's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days.~~ to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger left ECOWAS on 29 January 2025, but the ECOWAS Commission has told member states, Sierra Leone included, that their citizens keep the right to move, reside and settle without a visa under ECOWAS free-movement protocols until further notice — up to 90 days per visit. (ecowas.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sierra Leone— Visa on arrival: African Union rate changed: from ~~VOA USD 25 for African Union nationals~~ to USD 25 stated for the e-Visa only; VOA rate for AU nationals not stated (evisa.sl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Singapore— US passport: max stay changed: from 90 to 90 (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Singapore— GB passport: max stay changed: from 90 to 90 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Singapore— IE passport: max stay changed: from 90 to 30 (ireland.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Singapore— KR passport: max stay changed: from 90 to 90 (seoul.mfa.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)