Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 3, 2026Singapore— max stay on visa-free and entry-visa rows changed: from ~~30 or 90 (by row; 36x90, 155x30)~~ to null for 191 rows: AU NZ DE FR ES IT PT NL PL CH RO UA TR RU IN PH ID VN PK NG ZA BR MX AF AL DZ AD AO AG AR AM AT AZ BS BH BD BB BY BE BZ BJ BT BO BA BW BN BG BF BI CV KH CM CF TD CL CO KM CR CI HR CU CY CZ CD DK DJ DM DO EC EG SV GQ ER EE SZ ET FJ FI GA GM GE GH GR GD GT GN GW GY HT HN HK HU IS IR IQ IL JM JO KZ KE KI XK KW KG LA LV LB LS LR LY LI LT LU MO MG MW MY MV ML MT MH MR MU FM MD MC MN ME MA MZ MM NA NR NP NI NE KP MK NO OM PW PS PA PG PY PE QA CG RW KN LC VC WS SM ST SA SN RS SC SL SK SI SB SO SS LK SD SR SE SY TW TJ TZ TH TL TG TO TT TN TM TV UG AE UY UZ VU VA VE YE ZM ZW (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Singapore— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to removed (not confirmed) (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Singapore— Summary changed: from Singapore lets most nationalities enter visa-free — typically 90 days for US, UK, EU and other Western passports and 30 days for most of Asia, including Chinese citizens under the 2024 mutual exemption, but every traveler must submit the free SG Arrival Card (SGAC) online within 3 days before arrival. to Singapore lets most nationalities enter visa-free, with the length of stay set by the immigration officer at entry and sent as an e-Pass — up to 90 days for US and South Korean citizens and 30 days for Chinese citizens under the 2024 mutual exemption — but every traveler must submit the free SG Arrival Card (SGAC) online within 3 days before arrival. (ica.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Slovakia— Schengen visa: child fee age band changed: from ~~Standard Schengen fee for adults; children aged 6–12 pay €45.~~ to Standard Schengen fee for adults; children aged 6 to 11 pay €45, and children under 6 pay nothing. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Slovakia— Return or onward ticket changed: from ~~{"required": false, "appliesTo": null, "text": "Not routinely checked, but border officers may ask visa-waiver visitors about return plans, accommodation and means of support."}~~ to {"required": true, "appliesTo": "all", "text": "At border control you may be asked to show a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation, such as a hotel booking, according to UK government travel advice."} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Slovakia— Proof of funds changed: from {"required": false, "appliesTo": null, "text": "Slovak rules cite an indicative €56 per person per day of stay. It is rarely checked systematically, but officers may ask non-EU visitors to demonstrate means."} to {"required": true, "appliesTo": "all", "text": "Slovakia sets an indicative €56 per person for each day of stay. Border officers may ask non-EU visitors to prove they have enough money for the stay."} (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Slovenia— Onward ticket changed: from ~~required False: Not routinely checked, but border officers may ask visa-waiver visitors about return plans, accommodation and means of support.~~ to required True: Border officers may ask non-EU visitors to show a return or onward ticket and prove they have enough money for the stay. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Solomon Islands— India changed: from {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 90, "visaTypes": ["visitor-visa"], "notes": "A visitor visa is required: apply online through the Solomon Islands e-visa portal before travel (USD 50 visa fee plus USD 50 lodgement fee) and show the grant letter on arrival."} to {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 90, "visaTypes": ["visitor-visa"], "notes": "A visitor visa is required: apply online through the Solomon Islands e-visa portal before travel (USD 50 visa fee plus USD 50 lodgement fee) and show the grant letter on arrival. The Immigration Division contradicts itself: its India mutual-exemption page lists ordinary passports, but its newer visa-category list and the agreement it describes cover official and diplomatic passports only. The newer list is followed here; ask the Division before relying on the exemption.", "source": {"url": "https://immigration.gov.sb/visas/", "name": "Solomon Islands Immigration Division — Visas (visa categories, modified 24 September 2026)", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03", "conflict": {"url": "https://immigration.gov.sb/mutual-visa-india/", "name": "Solomon Islands Immigration Division — India Mutual Visa Exemption (modified 20 September 2026)", "states": "mutual exemption also covers ordinary passports: no visa fee, 90 days", "resolvedBy": "newer"}}} (immigration.gov.sb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Solomon Islands— Indonesia changed: from {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 90, "visaTypes": ["visitor-visa"], "notes": "A visitor visa is required: apply online through the Solomon Islands e-visa portal before travel (USD 50 visa fee plus USD 50 lodgement fee) and show the grant letter on arrival."} to {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 90, "visaTypes": ["visitor-visa"], "notes": "A visitor visa is required: apply online through the Solomon Islands e-visa portal before travel (USD 50 visa fee plus USD 50 lodgement fee) and show the grant letter on arrival. The Immigration Division contradicts itself: its Indonesia mutual-exemption page lists ordinary passports, but its newer visa-category list and the agreement it describes cover official and diplomatic passports only. The newer list is followed here; ask the Division before relying on the exemption.", "source": {"url": "https://immigration.gov.sb/visas/", "name": "Solomon Islands Immigration Division — Visas (visa categories, modified 24 September 2026)", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03", "conflict": {"url": "https://immigration.gov.sb/mutual-visa-indonesia/", "name": "Solomon Islands Immigration Division — Indonesia Mutual Visa Exemption (modified 20 September 2026)", "states": "mutual exemption also covers ordinary passports: no visa fee, 90 days", "resolvedBy": "newer"}}} (immigration.gov.sb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Solomon Islands— Tourist Permit eligibility changed: from ~~The permit itself is free; USD 50 is the online lodgement fee charged on every e-visa application.~~ to The permit itself is free; USD 50 is the online lodgement fee charged on every e-visa application. The Immigration Division's page offers the permit to tourists without naming eligible nationalities; it is shown here for the nationalities that used to receive a permit on arrival, and the e-visa portal confirms eligibility when you apply. (immigration.gov.sb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Solomon Islands— Arrival card changed: from A combined immigration arrival and customs declaration card is handed out on the aircraft or at Honiara airport and must be completed before the immigration counter — pens are not always available, so carry one. to No official page describes the arrival card. Travellers have been given a combined immigration arrival and customs declaration card on the aircraft or at the airport; the Immigration Division has not said whether this changed when its Border Management System went live, so be ready to complete one. Anything prohibited or dutiable must be declared to customs. (immigration.gov.sb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Somalia— Safety — travel advice changed: from Virtually every government advises against all travel to Somalia due to terrorism, armed conflict, crime and a very high kidnapping risk. Al-Shabaab regularly attacks hotels, government sites and the airport road in Mogadishu, and visitors move with pre-arranged armed security. Somaliland (Hargeisa) is calmer but remains covered by do-not-travel advisories. to Virtually every government advises against all travel to Somalia due to terrorism, armed conflict, crime and a very high kidnapping risk. Al-Shabaab regularly attacks hotels, government sites and the airport road in Mogadishu, and visitors move with pre-arranged armed security. Somaliland is calmer: the UK advises against all but essential travel to its Awdal, Maroodijeh (Hargeisa) and Sahil regions, and against all travel to the rest of Somalia, including the rest of Somaliland. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Somalia— eVisa rows — maximum stay changed: from 30 to null (etas.gov.so )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026South Africa— Mauritius: visa-free stay changed: from 30 to 90 (dha.gov.za )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026South Korea— Indonesia: notes changed: from ~~A short-term visit visa (C-3) is required. Apply at a Korean embassy or designated visa application center.~~ to A short-term visit visa (C-3) is required. Apply at a Korean embassy or designated visa application center. Optional route: from 28 May to 31 December 2026 the Ministry of Justice is piloting visa-free entry for Indonesian tour groups of 3 or more recruited by designated travel agencies in Indonesia, for up to 15 days; independent travellers still need the visa. (immigration.go.kr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026South Korea— Travel insurance: text changed: from ~~Travel insurance is not an entry requirement, but medical coverage is recommended — Korean healthcare is excellent and foreigners pay in full.~~ to No Korean government source we could find states a travel-insurance requirement for short-term visitors, and the cited page, the foreign ministry's portal for Koreans travelling abroad, does not address inbound travel at all. Medical cover is still sensible. (0404.go.kr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026South Korea— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to removed (not stated) (visa.go.kr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026South Sudan— Registration after arrival changed: from ~~{"name": "Registration with immigration", "text": "If you stay in South Sudan for 5 days or more, you must register at a local police station. Hotels or host organizations can usually help."}~~ to {"name": "Registration with the police", "text": "If you stay in South Sudan for 5 days or more, you must register at a local police station."} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Spain— Proof of funds — conflicting official figure changed: from to €121.10/day (Interior) recorded as losing source; €122.10/day kept (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Spain— Safety summary changed: from ~~Spain is one of Europe's safest destinations. The main risk for visitors is pickpocketing in tourist hotspots of Madrid and Barcelona.~~ to Be alert to street crime: thieves use distraction techniques and often work in teams, so take care of passports, money and belongings, particularly when checking in or collecting luggage at the airport. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sri Lanka— Row note (free ETA) changed: from ~~ETA still required, but China is on Sri Lanka's visa-fee-waiver list, so the tourist ETA has been issued free of charge. The scheme has been extended repeatedly. Confirm the current fee at eta.gov.lk.~~ to ETA still required before travel via eta.gov.lk, but China is on Sri Lanka's free tourist-ETA list (from 25 May 2026): no fee, 30 days, double entry. (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sri Lanka— Row note (free ETA) changed: from ETA still required, but Indonesia is on Sri Lanka's visa-fee-waiver list, so the tourist ETA has been issued free of charge. The scheme has been extended repeatedly. Confirm the current fee at eta.gov.lk. to ETA still required before travel via eta.gov.lk, but Indonesia is on Sri Lanka's free tourist-ETA list (from 25 May 2026): no fee, 30 days, double entry. (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sri Lanka— Row note (free ETA) changed: from ~~ETA still required, but India is on Sri Lanka's visa-fee-waiver list, so the tourist ETA has been issued free of charge. The scheme has been extended repeatedly. Confirm the current fee at eta.gov.lk.~~ to ETA still required before travel via eta.gov.lk, but India is on Sri Lanka's free tourist-ETA list (from 25 May 2026): no fee, 30 days, double entry. (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sri Lanka— Row note (free ETA) changed: from ~~ETA still required, but Japan is on Sri Lanka's visa-fee-waiver list, so the tourist ETA has been issued free of charge. The scheme has been extended repeatedly. Confirm the current fee at eta.gov.lk.~~ to ETA still required before travel via eta.gov.lk, but Japan is on Sri Lanka's free tourist-ETA list (from 25 May 2026): no fee, 30 days, double entry. (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sri Lanka— Row note (free ETA) changed: from ETA still required, but this nationality is on Sri Lanka's visa-fee-waiver list, so the tourist ETA has been issued free of charge. The scheme has been extended repeatedly. Confirm the current fee at eta.gov.lk. to ETA still required before travel via eta.gov.lk, but Malaysia is on Sri Lanka's free tourist-ETA list (from 25 May 2026): no fee, 30 days, double entry. (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sri Lanka— Row note (free ETA) changed: from ETA still required, but Russia is on Sri Lanka's visa-fee-waiver list, so the tourist ETA has been issued free of charge. The scheme has been extended repeatedly. Confirm the current fee at eta.gov.lk. to ETA still required before travel via eta.gov.lk, but Russia is on Sri Lanka's free tourist-ETA list (from 25 May 2026): no fee, 30 days, double entry. (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sri Lanka— Row note (free ETA) changed: from ETA still required, but this nationality is on Sri Lanka's visa-fee-waiver list, so the tourist ETA has been issued free of charge. The scheme has been extended repeatedly. Confirm the current fee at eta.gov.lk. to ETA still required before travel via eta.gov.lk, but Thailand is on Sri Lanka's free tourist-ETA list (from 25 May 2026): no fee, 30 days, double entry. (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sri Lanka— Business ETA — 30 Days, Multiple Entry validity changed: from ~~180~~ to null (not published) (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sri Lanka— Transit ETA — up to 2 Days validity changed: from ~~180~~ to null (not published) (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sri Lanka— Business ETA — 30 Days, Multiple Entry processing changed: from ~~1–3 calendar days~~ to up to 3 business days (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sri Lanka— Transit ETA — up to 2 Days processing changed: from ~~1–3 calendar days~~ to up to 3 business days (eta.gov.lk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sudan— visa-required rows: visa types changed: from ~~['embassy-business']~~ to ['embassy-tourist','embassy-business'] on 196 rows (sudanembassy.de )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sudan— Business visa: validity and stay changed: from ~~validity 90, stay 30~~ to null (not stated) (sudanembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Suriname— Yellow fever changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required from travelers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission, including travelers who have transited such a country. Suriname is itself a risk country, so vaccination is recommended for all visitors and the certificate will be checked when you travel on to Brazil or Guyana. to A yellow fever certificate is required from travelers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission, including those who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport in such a country. Suriname is itself a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, and Guyana asks for the certificate from travelers arriving from it. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Suriname— Safety changed: from Suriname is calmer than its neighbors, but street robbery happens in Paramaribo — particularly in the Palm Garden, around Waterkant after dark and in the Tourtonne area. Use taxis at night, keep valuables discreet, and treat the gold-mining districts of the interior as places to avoid. to Burglary, armed robbery and violent crime occur in Paramaribo and the surrounding areas; criminals may target people in quiet or secluded places, including the Palm Garden (Palmentuin), and pickpocketing and robbery are increasingly common in the main business and shopping areas. Tourists have been robbed when travelling in central Suriname, away from the coast, so use a well-established tour company there. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Sweden— Safety summary changed: from ~~Sweden is a very safe destination with low violent crime. Watch for pickpocketing in Stockholm's tourist spots and on public transport, and keep an eye on belongings in nightlife areas.~~ to Sweden is a safe destination for visitors. Pickpockets target tourists for passports and cash in the major cities, and gang-related crime, including shootings and explosions, has been reported in Malmö, Stockholm and Gothenburg. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Switzerland— Schengen visa processing source changed: from ~~https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/einreise/faq.html~~ to https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02009R0810-20240611 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Switzerland— Proof of funds changed: from ~~Switzerland uses a guideline of around CHF 100 per person per day for visitors (CHF 30 for students), shown in cash, cards or bank statements if asked.~~ to Third-country visitors staying at their own expense must be able to show at least CHF 100 per day of their stay (CHF 30 for students with a valid student permit), in cash, cards or bank statements if asked. (sem.admin.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Switzerland— Vignette fine changed: from ~~null~~ to CHF 200 (bazg.admin.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Switzerland— Vignette FAQ validity changed: from Yes — using Swiss motorways requires a vignette costing CHF 40, valid for the calendar year (plus a grace period), available as a windscreen sticker or e-vignette registered to your plate. Driving on a motorway without one incurs a CHF 200 fine plus the vignette cost. to Yes — using Swiss motorways requires a vignette costing CHF 40, valid for 14 months (1 December of the previous year to 31 January of the following year), available as a windscreen sticker or an e-vignette registered to your plate. Driving on a motorway without one incurs a CHF 200 fine, and you must buy the vignette on the spot as well. (bazg.admin.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Syria— How to get a Syrian visa changed: from Get a visa through a Syrian embassy or consulate before travel. Canada's travel advice says non-Arab nationals cannot obtain a Syrian visa at border points of entry. Rules are changing under the transitional government, so confirm with a Syrian mission shortly before traveling. (and two variants) to Get a visa before travel. Syria's embassy in Paris says visa applications must now be made online at evisa.sy and that it no longer accepts them, but on 3 October 2026 that site showed only “Coming soon”; ask the Syrian embassy for your country how to apply. Canada's travel advice says non-Arab nationals cannot obtain a Syrian visa at border points of entry. (ambassadesyrie.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Syria— Summary changed: from Most travelers need a Syrian visa arranged before arrival: the UK, Canadian, German and Australian governments all tell their citizens to get one in advance, and Canada says non-Arab nationals cannot obtain one at Syrian border points. Gulf, Jordanian and Lebanese passports are shown as visa-free, but no official source we could read confirms the current rule for them; other Arab nationalities are shown as needing a visa through an embassy. Syria has announced an online eVisa, but its website was not yet taking applications in late September 2026 — confirm how to apply with a Syrian embassy shortly before travel. to Most travelers need a Syrian visa arranged before arrival: the UK, Canadian, German and Australian governments all tell their citizens to get one in advance, and Canada says non-Arab nationals cannot obtain one at Syrian border points. Gulf, Jordanian and Lebanese passports are shown as visa-free, but no official source we could read confirms the current rule for them; other Arab nationalities are shown as needing a visa through an embassy. Syria's embassy in Paris says visa applications must now be made online at evisa.sy, but the site was not yet taking applications on 3 October 2026 — ask a Syrian embassy how to apply shortly before travel. (ambassadesyrie.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Syria— FAQ: need a visa changed: from Almost certainly yes. Unless you hold a Gulf, Jordanian, Lebanese or Turkish passport, plan on getting a visa before you travel — that includes most other Arab nationalities. The UK, Canadian, German and Australian governments all say their citizens need one in advance, and Canada says non-Arab nationals cannot obtain one at Syrian border points. Syria has announced an online eVisa, but its website was not yet taking applications in late September 2026, so ask a Syrian embassy how to apply. to Almost certainly yes. Unless you hold a Gulf, Jordanian, Lebanese or Turkish passport, plan on getting a visa before you travel — that includes most other Arab nationalities. The UK, Canadian, German and Australian governments all say their citizens need one in advance, and Canada says non-Arab nationals cannot obtain one at Syrian border points. Syria's embassy in Paris says applications must now be made online at evisa.sy, but the site was not yet taking applications on 3 October 2026, so ask a Syrian embassy how to apply. (ambassadesyrie.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Syria— FAQ: visa on arrival changed: from Do not plan on it. Visas on arrival at Damascus airport were reported for some Western nationalities in 2025, but the UK, Canadian, German and Australian governments now all say their citizens must have a visa before travel, and Canada states that non-Arab nationals cannot get one at Syrian border points. Arrange the visa through a Syrian embassy before booking. to Do not plan on it. Visas on arrival at Damascus airport were reported for some Western nationalities in 2025, but the UK, Canadian, German and Australian governments now all say their citizens must have a visa before travel, and Canada states that non-Arab nationals cannot get one at Syrian border points. Arrange the visa before booking; ask a Syrian embassy how to apply while evisa.sy is not yet open. (ambassadesyrie.fr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Syria— Passport validity changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you arrive. Rules are applied inconsistently during the transition, so more validity is safer.~~ to Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you arrive, according to the UK government. Germany's Federal Foreign Office tells its citizens six months, so more validity is safer. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Syria— Safety changed: from Syria remains high-risk after more than a decade of war: unexploded ordnance, sporadic fighting, terrorism and arbitrary detention are real dangers, and consular help is minimal — most governments advise against all travel. Security varies sharply by region and can change overnight. to The UK government advises against all travel to Syria because of unpredictable security conditions and the threat of terrorist attacks, and it cannot provide consular support from within Syria. There is a very high threat of kidnapping by terrorist groups, and landmines and other unexploded weapons remain, especially in less populated and rural areas. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Syria— IL row source changed: from ~~none~~ to FCDO entry requirements (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Syria— IL note changed: from ~~Syria bars Israeli passport holders and refuses entry to any traveler whose passport shows evidence of travel to Israel.~~ to Israeli citizens cannot enter Syria, and travelers whose passport shows previous travel to Israel may be refused entry. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Syria— FAQ: travel after Israel changed: from No. Syria refuses entry to Israeli passport holders and to any traveler whose passport or belongings show evidence of travel to Israel, including stamps from Israeli land borders with Jordan or Egypt. Travel on a clean passport. to Israeli citizens cannot enter Syria, and the UK government warns that travelers whose passport shows previous travel to Israel may be refused entry. Travel on a passport without such evidence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Taiwan— Visitor visa processing changed: from ~~3–10 business days~~ to null (not published) (boca.gov.tw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Taiwan— Visitor visa fee note changed: from ~~Standard single-entry fee — US applicants pay a higher reciprocal fee. Applications go through the nearest Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.~~ to Single-entry visitor visa applied for overseas (USD 100 for multiple entry). Nationals of countries that charge Taiwanese passport holders a special handling fee pay the equivalent extra. Applications go through the nearest Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. (boca.gov.tw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tajikistan— Passport validity changed: from ~~6-months-on-arrival: Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on arrival in Tajikistan. Border officials apply this rule to both visa-free and eVisa travelers.~~ to other: Tajikistan's visa rules require your passport to remain valid for at least 6 months beyond the visa's expiry date and to have at least 2 blank pages for the visa. The UK FCDO states it as 6 months from the date you arrive, plus 2 blank pages; 6 months beyond the end of your visa satisfies both. (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tajikistan— Blank passport pages changed: from ~~not stated~~ to 2 (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tanzania— Visa-free rows: maximum stay (44 rows) changed: from 90 to null (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tanzania— Transit visa: validity changed: from 90 to null (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tanzania— Ordinary Tourist eVisa (single entry): processing unit changed: from ~~business-days~~ to calendar-days (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tanzania— Multiple-entry eVisa: processing unit changed: from ~~business-days~~ to calendar-days (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tanzania— Transit visa: processing unit changed: from ~~business-days~~ to calendar-days (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tanzania— Onward ticket changed: from ~~Visitors must show a return or onward ticket on arrival. Immigration officers can also ask for evidence of sufficient funds.~~ to Visitors must show a return or onward ticket on arrival. (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tanzania— Travel insurance changed: from required false; Mainland Tanzania does not require insurance, but since October 2024 all foreign visitors to Zanzibar must buy the mandatory local inbound travel insurance (USD 44, covering up to 92 days) from the state Zanzibar Insurance Corporation. A foreign policy does not replace it. to required true (all); All foreign visitors except residents must hold Tanzanian mandatory inbound travel insurance, bought for their first port of entry: from the state National Insurance Corporation (NIC) if they arrive in mainland Tanzania first, or from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) if they arrive in Zanzibar first. One policy is enough, it covers up to 92 days, other insurance is not accepted in its place, and it can be bought online or on arrival. Visitors without it may be refused entry. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tanzania— Zanzibar insurance: who must buy it changed: from Since October 2024, every foreign visitor to Zanzibar — including arrivals from mainland Tanzania — must hold the local inbound travel insurance issued by the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation. It is checked on arrival; buy it through the official Zanzibar channels before travel to skip airport lines. to Since October 2024, foreign visitors who arrive in Zanzibar first must hold the local inbound travel insurance issued by the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation. It covers the stay in Tanzania for up to 92 days, so only the first port of entry needs a policy. It is checked on arrival; buy it through the official Zanzibar channels before travel to skip airport lines. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tanzania— Mainland insurance declaration changed: from ~~(none)~~ to mandatory, before travel (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tanzania— Tip: insurance changed: from Visiting Zanzibar? Since October 2024 every foreign visitor — including arrivals from the mainland — must buy the mandatory local travel insurance (USD 44) from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation; your own policy does not replace it, and it is checked on arrival. to Tanzania requires mandatory inbound travel insurance (up to 92 days): from the National Insurance Corporation if you land on the mainland first, or from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (USD 44) if you land in Zanzibar first. One policy is enough, your own insurance does not replace it, and it is checked on arrival. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tanzania— FAQ: Zanzibar visa changed: from Yes — Zanzibar is part of the United Republic of Tanzania, so the same visa covers it. Zanzibar does run its own immigration checks on arrival, and since October 2024 all foreign visitors must additionally hold the mandatory local travel insurance (USD 44). to Yes — Zanzibar is part of the United Republic of Tanzania, so the same visa covers it. Zanzibar does run its own immigration checks on arrival. All foreign visitors must also hold the mandatory inbound travel insurance, bought once for the first port of entry: from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (USD 44) if you arrive in Zanzibar first, or from the National Insurance Corporation if you arrive on the mainland first. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tanzania— Summary changed: from Most visitors need a Tanzanian visa, best obtained as an eVisa through the official immigration portal — USD 50 for an ordinary single-entry visa, while US citizens must buy the USD 100 multiple-entry visa. East African Community neighbors and citizens of many Commonwealth and southern African countries enter visa-free, and Zanzibar additionally requires mandatory local travel insurance. to Most visitors need a Tanzanian visa, best obtained as an eVisa through the official immigration portal — USD 50 for an ordinary single-entry visa, while US citizens must buy the USD 100 multiple-entry visa. East African Community neighbors and citizens of many Commonwealth and southern African countries enter visa-free, and every foreign visitor must also buy Tanzania's mandatory local inbound travel insurance. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Thailand— Tourist Visa — Single Entry (TR) processing changed: from ~~3–10 business days~~ to null (not published) (washingtondc.thaiembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Thailand— Tourist Visa — Multiple Entry (METV) processing changed: from ~~5–15 business days~~ to null (not published) (washingtondc.thaiembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Thailand— Transit visa stay (second mission) changed: from — to Cairo states 30 days; Washington (updated 27 Aug 2026) states 60 + 30 kept (washingtondc.thaiembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Timor-Leste— Tourist visa on arrival: processing time changed: from ~~{"minDays": 15, "maxDays": 60, "unit": "minutes"}~~ to null (not stated) (migracao.gov.tl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Timor-Leste— Onward ticket changed: from ~~Not systematically checked, but airlines and border officers may ask for evidence of onward travel. Carry your return booking.~~ to Not required up front, but border officers may ask a visa-on-arrival applicant for evidence of departure arrangements, such as an onward ticket or booking. Carry your return booking. (migracao.gov.tl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Togo— Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger: basis of visa-free entry changed: from ~~ECOWAS free-movement protocol (no source)~~ to Togo exemption list + ECOWAS 29 Jan 2025 statement (voyage.gouv.tg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Togo— Yellow fever text changed: from ~~Togo requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from all arriving travelers. The yellow card is routinely checked at the airport alongside your passport and visa.~~ to Togo requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from all arriving travelers, so carry your yellow card with your passport. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tonga— visa-on-arrival row notes: passport validity changed: from ~~passport valid 6 months beyond departure~~ to passport valid at least 6 months on entry (33 rows: AU BS BB BR BN CA DM FJ IE JP KI MY MH FM MC NR NZ PW PG RU KN LC VC WS SC SG SB TR TV UA GB US VU) (revenue.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tonga— row visa type links changed: from ~~none~~ to HK IS IL LI MO NO KR CH AE linked to their visa type (revenue.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Trinidad and Tobago— Visa-free rows: extension length changed: from 90 to null (homelandsecurity.gov.tt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Trinidad and Tobago— UK and Canada rows: source changed: from ~~Immigration Division landing page (states no stay)~~ to FCDO entry requirements / travel.gc.ca (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Trinidad and Tobago— No-visa-list rows: maximum stay changed: from 90 to null (homelandsecurity.gov.tt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Trinidad and Tobago— Visa-required rows: maximum stay changed: from 90 to null (homelandsecurity.gov.tt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Trinidad and Tobago— Summary: size of the no-visa list changed: from ~~44 countries~~ to 42 countries and territories (homelandsecurity.gov.tt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Trinidad and Tobago— FAQ: how long can I stay changed: from Up to 90 days, but the exact period is decided by the immigration officer and shorter stamps are common if your ticket shows a short trip. You can apply to the Immigration Division for an extension of time to remain before the stamp expires. to It depends on your passport. EU citizens may stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period under the EU waiver agreement and South Koreans up to 90 days under a bilateral agreement; the British, Canadian, US and Japanese governments and Trinidad and Tobago’s embassy in Brazil also give 90 days, and Türkiye and Serbia 30. The Immigration Division’s no-visa list states no length of stay. In every case the immigration officer sets the period on arrival, so check your stamp, and apply to the Immigration Division for an extension of time to remain before it expires. (homelandsecurity.gov.tt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Trinidad and Tobago— Tip: extension changed: from The officer decides how many days to grant on arrival and it is not always the full 90. Check the stamp before you leave the hall. To stay longer, apply for an extension of time to remain at the Immigration Division in Port of Spain well before the stamp expires. to The officer decides how many days to grant on arrival. Check the stamp before you leave the hall. To stay longer, apply for an extension of time to remain at the Immigration Division in Port of Spain well before the stamp expires. (homelandsecurity.gov.tt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tunisia— Albania: entry requirement changed: from ~~visa-free, 90 | Visa-free entry for up to 90 days. You may be asked for a return ticket and accommodation details on arrival.~~ to embassy-visa, None | Tunisia's visa-regime table marks a visa as required. Apply at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country before travel. (back.diplomatie.gov.tn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tunisia— Vatican City: entry requirement changed: from ~~visa-free, 90 | Visa-free entry for up to 90 days. You may be asked for a return ticket and accommodation details on arrival.~~ to embassy-visa, None | Not on Tunisia's visa-regime table, which says the visa requirement applies to every country it does not list. Apply at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country before travel. (back.diplomatie.gov.tn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tunisia— Visa note (organised-group exemption) changed: from ~~embassy-visa, None | Not on Tunisia's exemption list. Apply for a visa at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country before travel.~~ to embassy-visa, None | Visa required unless you travel in an organised group, with a hotel voucher and a return air ticket. Apply at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country. (back.diplomatie.gov.tn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tunisia— Visa note (organised-group exemption) changed: from ~~embassy-visa, None | Not on Tunisia's exemption list. Apply for a visa at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country before travel.~~ to embassy-visa, None | Visa required unless you travel in an organised group, with a hotel voucher and a return air ticket. Apply at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country. (back.diplomatie.gov.tn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tunisia— Visa note (organised-group exemption) changed: from ~~embassy-visa, None | Not on Tunisia's exemption list. Apply for a visa at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country before travel.~~ to embassy-visa, None | Visa required unless you travel in an organised group, with a hotel voucher and a return air ticket. Apply at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country. (back.diplomatie.gov.tn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tunisia— Visa note (organised-group exemption) changed: from ~~embassy-visa, None | Not on Tunisia's exemption list. Apply for a visa at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country before travel.~~ to embassy-visa, None | Visa required unless you travel in an organised group, with a hotel voucher and a return air ticket. Apply at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country. (back.diplomatie.gov.tn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tunisia— Visa note (organised-group exemption) changed: from ~~embassy-visa, None | Not on Tunisia's exemption list. Apply for a visa at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country before travel.~~ to embassy-visa, None | Visa required unless you travel in an organised group, with a hotel voucher and a return air ticket. Apply at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country. (back.diplomatie.gov.tn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tunisia— Visa note (organised-group exemption) changed: from ~~embassy-visa, None | Not on Tunisia's exemption list. Apply for a visa at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country before travel.~~ to embassy-visa, None | Visa required unless you travel in an organised group, with a hotel voucher and a return air ticket. Apply at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country. (back.diplomatie.gov.tn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tunisia— Visa note (organised-group exemption) changed: from ~~embassy-visa, None | Not on Tunisia's exemption list. Apply for a visa at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country before travel.~~ to embassy-visa, None | Visa required unless you travel in an organised group of at least five people, with a hotel voucher and a return air ticket. Apply at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country. (back.diplomatie.gov.tn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tunisia— Visa note (exemptions) changed: from ~~embassy-visa, None | Not on Tunisia's exemption list. Apply for a visa at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country before travel.~~ to embassy-visa, None | Visa required, except for travel in an organised group (prepaid hotel voucher, return air ticket and enough money for the stay), for university study (enrolment certificate and proof that this year's fees are paid) or for medical treatment (file from a Tunisian clinic and enough money for the stay and care). Otherwise apply at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country. (back.diplomatie.gov.tn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tunisia— Visa note (exemptions) changed: from ~~embassy-visa, None | Not on Tunisia's exemption list. Apply for a visa at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country before travel.~~ to embassy-visa, None | Visa required, except for business people, university professors and researchers, doctors, and groups of at least 20 Iranian travellers, who are exempt. Otherwise apply at the Tunisian embassy or consulate serving your country. (back.diplomatie.gov.tn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Turkey— Russia: how the 60 days are counted changed: from ~~inherited default (unconfirmed for RU)~~ to rolling 90 in 180, max 60 per visit (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Turkey— Algerian passports: age-based exemption changed: from A visa from a Turkish embassy or consulate is generally required; some travelers holding valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visas may qualify for the conditional eVisa. Check eligibility on evisa.gov.tr before applying. to Algerian ordinary passport holders under 15 or over 50 are visa-free for tourist visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Those aged 15–18 or 35–50 with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit can get a one-month single-entry e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr; other adults need a visa from a Turkish embassy or consulate. (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Turkey— Libyan passports: age-based exemption changed: from A visa from a Turkish embassy or consulate is generally required; some travelers holding valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visas may qualify for the conditional eVisa. Check eligibility on evisa.gov.tr before applying. to Libyan ordinary passport holders under 16 or over 45 are visa-free for tourist visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Those aged 16–45 with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit can get a one-month single-entry e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr; otherwise a visa from a Turkish embassy or consulate is required. (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Turkey— Iraqi passports: age-based exemption changed: from Qualifies for the conditional eVisa (single entry, 30 days) only with a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen country, the US, the UK or Ireland; otherwise a visa from a Turkish embassy is required. Confirm eligibility on evisa.gov.tr. to Iraqi ordinary passport holders under 15 or over 50 are visa-free for tourist visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Those aged 15–50 qualify for the conditional eVisa (single entry, 30 days) only with a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen country, the US, the UK or Ireland; otherwise a visa from a Turkish embassy is required. Confirm eligibility on evisa.gov.tr. (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Turkey— Passport validity: source changed: from ~~MFA visa-information page (states only the 6-month advice)~~ to MFA passport-validity page (Law 6458 art. 7(1)(b), 60 days beyond the stay) (mfa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Turkey— Safety: crime detail changed: from Tourist regions of Turkey are generally safe with visible policing. Avoid areas within 10 km of the Syrian border and any demonstrations, and watch for pickpocketing and taxi or restaurant overcharging scams in Istanbul. to Tourist regions of Turkey are generally safe with visible policing. Avoid areas within 10 km of the Syrian border and any demonstrations, watch for street robbery and pickpocketing in Istanbul's main tourist areas, use registered, metered or app-booked taxis, and be wary of strangers who offer to take you to a restaurant or nightclub. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Turkey— e-Visa portal: archived copy changed: from ~~https://web.archive.org/web/20260815180240/https://dtvgroup.com.tr/~~ to https://web.archive.org/web/20260930004744/https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ (evisa.gov.tr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Turkmenistan— Processing time changed: from ~~{"minDays": 10, "maxDays": 30, "unit": "business-days"}~~ to null (migration.gov.tm )(opens in a new tab)