Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 3, 2026Turkmenistan— Processing time changed: from ~~{"minDays": 7, "maxDays": 20, "unit": "business-days"}~~ to null (migration.gov.tm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Turkmenistan— Passport validity changed: from ~~Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay — Turkmen authorities apply validity rules strictly at both visa issue and the border.~~ to Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Turkmenistan. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Turkmenistan— Migration fee changed: from {"name": "Migration card and entry fee", "text": "All foreign visitors complete a migration card and pay a small entry/registration fee (about USD 14) at the border. Stays of more than 3 working days must also be registered with the State Migration Service — tour operators and hotels handle this.", "fee": {"amount": 14, "currency": "USD", "notes": "Paid in cash at the border on arrival; keep the receipt and card until departure."}} to {"name": "Migration fee and registration", "text": "All foreign visitors pay a USD 14 migration fee on arrival, plus a tourism tax of USD 2 for each day of their stay. Stays of more than 3 working days must be registered with the State Migration Service within 3 days of arrival; your hotel or sponsor usually does this.", "fee": {"amount": 14, "currency": "USD", "notes": "Paid on arrival. A tourism tax of USD 2 per day of stay is charged separately, usually on the hotel bill; bring US dollars in cash for any other charges at entry."}} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Turkmenistan— Safety changed: from Street crime against foreigners is rare and cities are heavily policed. The real constraints are political: pervasive surveillance, restrictions on photography, and mandatory guides for most travel outside Ashgabat. to The crime rate is low, so take the same precautions you would at home. Land border crossings can close without notice, and access to areas near the borders with Afghanistan and Iran is tightly restricted. Although Turkmenistan has no recent history of terrorism, attacks cannot be ruled out. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tuvalu— Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Serbia: requirement and stay changed: from ~~visa-free, 90 days~~ to visa on arrival, 30 days (free for IS, NO, CH under Schedule 1; AUD 100 for LI, RS) (un.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tuvalu— Summary changed: from Almost everyone entering Tuvalu gets a visa on arrival at Funafuti for up to one month — free for citizens of the countries listed in its Immigration Regulations, among them the UK, Fiji and Samoa, AUD 100 for others — while EU, EEA, Swiss, Serbian and Taiwanese passport holders are visa-exempt for 90 days. to Almost everyone entering Tuvalu gets a visa on arrival at Funafuti for up to one month — free for citizens of the countries listed in its Immigration Regulations, among them the UK, Fiji and Samoa, AUD 100 for others — while EU passport holders (except Irish) are visa-exempt for 90 days in any 180 under the EU–Tuvalu agreement. (un.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tuvalu— Extension: processing time changed: from ~~{'minDays': 1, 'maxDays': 10, 'unit': 'business-days'}~~ to null (not stated) (un.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Tuvalu— Blank passport pages changed: from 1 to removed (not confirmed) (un.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Uganda— Visa-free max stay changed: from ~~90 ("up to about 90 days")~~ to null (immigration.go.ug )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Uganda— EAC rows changed: from ~~East African Community citizens enter Uganda freely under the common market protocol — Kenyan and Rwandan nationals can even cross on national ID cards, and stays of up to 6 months are granted.~~ to East African Community citizens enter Uganda without a visa: Uganda's immigration service lists them among countries with which it has visa abolition agreements. No official source we could read states the length of stay. (immigration.go.ug )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Uganda— Processing changed: from {"processing": {"minDays": 2, "maxDays": 7, "unit": "business-days"}, "stayDays": 90, "fee": {"amount": 50, "currency": "USD", "notes": "Paid online; the approval letter is presented on arrival, where the visa is issued."}} to {"processing": null, "stayDays": 90, "fee": {"amount": 50, "currency": "USD", "notes": "Paid online; the approval letter is presented on arrival, where the visa is issued."}} (immigration.go.ug )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Uganda— Processing changed: from {"processing": {"minDays": 2, "maxDays": 7, "unit": "business-days"}, "stayDays": 90, "fee": {"amount": 100, "currency": "USD", "notes": "Covers Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda together. Apply through the country you enter first."}} to {"processing": null, "stayDays": 90, "fee": {"amount": 100, "currency": "USD", "notes": "Covers Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda together. Apply through the country you enter first."}} (immigration.go.ug )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Uganda— Processing / stay / fee notes changed: from {"processing": {"minDays": 3, "maxDays": 10, "unit": "business-days"}, "stayDays": 90, "fee": {"amount": 100, "currency": "USD", "notes": "USD 100 for 6–12 months' validity; longer validities cost more."}} to {"processing": null, "stayDays": null, "fee": {"amount": 100, "currency": "USD", "notes": "USD 100 for 6 or 12 months' validity and USD 200 for 24 months."}} (immigration.go.ug )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Uganda— FAQ: processing time changed: from ~~Approvals usually come through in 2–7 business days, but allow at least two weeks in case additional documents are requested. You will need a passport scan, photo and travel details.~~ to Uganda's immigration service does not publish a processing time, so apply well before you travel. You will need a passport scan, photo and travel details. (immigration.go.ug )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Uganda— Passport validity and blank pages changed: from Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival in Uganda, with at least one blank page. | blankPages {"count": 1, "source": {"url": "https://visas.immigration.go.ug/", "name": "Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System — Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-08-26", "archiveUrl": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260726145632/https://visas.immigration.go.ug/", "portalOnly": true, "unverifiable": {"lastAttempt": "2026-10-03", "reason": "not-stated"}}} to Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months: Uganda's immigration service asks visa applicants for a passport with at least 6 months' validity, and the UK government says it must not expire within 6 months of arrival. | blankPages removed (immigration.go.ug )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Uganda— Proof of funds changed: from ~~No fixed amount is published; be ready to show means of support for your stay if asked. [https://visas.immigration.go.ug/]~~ to No official source we could read sets a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors; Uganda's tourist visa page lists the documents to upload, and money is not among them. (immigration.go.ug )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Uganda— Safety changed: from Most visits, including gorilla trekking in Bwindi, are trouble-free. Petty crime occurs in Kampala, and pockets of insecurity persist near the DRC border and in remote parts of Karamoja. Take local advice for border areas. Uganda also has severe laws criminalising same-sex relations, which LGBTQ+ travelers should weigh before visiting. to Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Uganda, including in places visited by tourists and in national parks; take particular care in western Uganda near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Criminals may target tourists who show signs of wealth. Same-sex sexual activity is illegal, and the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 sets long prison sentences and, in some cases, the death penalty. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Ukraine— Embassy-visa rows: note (66 rows) changed: from ~~Apply for a visa at a Ukrainian embassy. Check first whether you are eligible for the eVisa at evisa.mfa.gov.ua; entry is overland only while airspace is closed.~~ to Not on Ukraine's visa-free list or on its e-Visa list: apply for a visa at a Ukrainian embassy or visa centre (applications through visa.mfa.gov.ua). Entry is overland only while airspace is closed. (mfa.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Ukraine— eVisa: processing time changed: from ~~3–10 business-days~~ to 1–3 business-days (mfa.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Ukraine— eVisa: validity changed: from 90 to null (mfa.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Ukraine— Type C visa: processing unit changed: from ~~calendar-days~~ to business-days (mfa.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Ukraine— eVisa: source changed: from ~~https://mfa.gov.ua/en/consular-affairs/entry-and-stay-foreigners-ukraine/visa-information~~ to https://mfa.gov.ua/en/consular-affairs/entry-and-stay-foreigners-ukraine/e-visa (mfa.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United Arab Emirates— Third-country visa/residence waiver (14-day visa) changed: from ~~{"requirement": "visa-on-arrival", "appliesTo": ["IN"], "text": "Indian citizens holding a valid US visa or a US green card can obtain a 14-day visa on arrival in the UAE."}~~ to evisa 14 days; IN KE ID VN TH PH ZA; US/EU/UK visa or residence, or JP/KR/AU/CA/SG/NZ residence; AED 100+100; extendable once (icp.gov.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United Arab Emirates— Row notes: 14-day visa route changed: from ~~IN: US visa/green card or UK/EU residence; others: not mentioned~~ to ICP 14-day visa route with full list of qualifying visas/permits, AED 100+100 (icp.gov.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United Arab Emirates— FAQ: Indian visa on arrival changed: from Only if they hold a valid US visa, US green card, or UK/EU residence permit — that group can buy a 14-day visa on arrival, extendable once. All other Indian passport holders need a pre-arranged tourist eVisa (30 or 60 days), usually sponsored by an airline such as Emirates or Etihad, a hotel, or a UAE resident. to Not as a rule. Indians holding a valid US, EU or UK visa or residence permit, a US green card, or a residence permit from Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Singapore or New Zealand can get a 14-day visa (AED 100 plus AED 100 service fee, extendable once): the federal ICP issues it online before travel, and Dubai’s GDRFA also lists it as a visa on arrival for Indians with a US green card or visa or a UK/EU residence visa. All other Indian passport holders need a pre-arranged tourist eVisa (30 or 60 days), usually sponsored by an airline such as Emirates or Etihad, a hotel, or a UAE resident. (icp.gov.ae )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United Kingdom— Travel insurance changed: from {"required": false, "appliesTo": null, "minCoverage": null, "text": "Travel insurance is not required for entry, but strongly recommended. The NHS charges overseas visitors for most hospital treatment.", "source": {"url": "https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor", "name": "GOV.UK — Standard Visitor visa", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-08-25", "archiveUrl": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260820021040/https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor", "unverifiable": {"lastAttempt": "2026-10-03", "reason": "not-stated"}}} to {"required": false, "appliesTo": null, "minCoverage": null, "text": "Travel insurance is not a condition of entry, but it is strongly advised: overseas visitors are charged 150% of the cost of NHS hospital treatment unless exempt, and people on a visitor visa or a visa of under 6 months pay at the point of use. A&E treatment is free of charge.", "source": {"url": "https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-entitlements-migrant-health-guide", "name": "GOV.UK (Department of Health and Social Care) — NHS entitlements: migrant health guide", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03"}} (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United States— BI passport: note changed: from ~~partially suspends visa issuance ... Expect extra scrutiny and possible refusal~~ to B1/B2 visitor visa required ($185), but the June 2025 presidential proclamation, continued by the December 2025 one (in force since 1 January 2026), suspends entry on B-1/B-2 visas for this nationality; limited exemptions apply. (govinfo.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United States— CU passport: note changed: from ~~partially suspends visa issuance ... Expect extra scrutiny and possible refusal~~ to B1/B2 visitor visa required ($185), but the June 2025 presidential proclamation, continued by the December 2025 one (in force since 1 January 2026), suspends entry on B-1/B-2 visas for this nationality; limited exemptions apply. (govinfo.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United States— TG passport: note changed: from ~~partially suspends visa issuance ... Expect extra scrutiny and possible refusal~~ to B1/B2 visitor visa required ($185), but the June 2025 presidential proclamation, continued by the December 2025 one (in force since 1 January 2026), suspends entry on B-1/B-2 visas for this nationality; limited exemptions apply. (govinfo.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United States— VE passport: note changed: from ~~partially suspends visa issuance ... Expect extra scrutiny and possible refusal~~ to B1/B2 visitor visa required ($185), but the June 2025 presidential proclamation, continued by the December 2025 one (in force since 1 January 2026), suspends entry on B-1/B-2 visas for this nationality; limited exemptions apply. (govinfo.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United States— Full-suspension rows: note changed: from ~~under the June 2025 presidential proclamation~~ to Entry to the US is suspended for this nationality under the June 2025 presidential proclamation, continued by the December 2025 one (in force since 1 January 2026) — new visitor visas are generally not being issued; limited exemptions apply. (govinfo.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United States— B1/B2 visitor visa: fee notes changed: from ~~Non-refundable application (MRV) fee. Requires the DS-160 form and, for most applicants, an in-person interview; appointment wait times vary widely by consulate and can reach several months.~~ to Non-refundable application (MRV) fee. If the visa is approved, a nationality-based issuance (reciprocity) fee may also be due; the law also sets a visa integrity fee of at least $250 on every nonimmigrant visa issued (Pub. L. 119-21, s. 100007) — ask the embassy whether it is being charged yet. Requires the DS-160 form and, for most applicants, an in-person interview; appointment wait times vary widely by consulate and can reach several months. (ecfr.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United States— F-1 student visa: notes changed: from ~~Plus the SEVIS I-901 fee of $350. Requires a Form I-20 from a SEVP-certified school; admitted for "duration of status" rather than a fixed number of days.~~ to Plus the SEVIS I-901 fee of $350. Requires a Form I-20 from a SEVP-certified school. Since 15 September 2026 students are admitted for the length of the program on the I-20, up to 4 years (plus 30 days), not for "duration of status"; longer stays need an extension from USCIS. (govinfo.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United States— Onward ticket changed: from ~~Travelers entering under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) must hold a return or onward ticket; visitor visa holders may also be asked to show one.~~ to Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) travelers arriving by air or sea must hold a return or onward ticket out of the United States — one that ends in Canada, Mexico or an adjacent island only if they live there. At a land border no ticket is needed, but they must show funds and a home abroad to return to. (ecfr.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026United States— Palau passport: source changed: from ~~https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html~~ to https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-100/pdf/STATUTE-100-Pg3672.pdf (govinfo.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Uruguay— FAQ: extending a stay (fee and deadline) changed: from Yes. Apply to the Dirección Nacional de Migración in Montevideo or a regional office before your current 90 days expire. One extension of up to 90 days is normally granted for a small fee; you will need your passport, accommodation details and, sometimes, an onward ticket. to Yes. Apply to the Dirección Nacional de Migración at least 15 days before your permitted stay runs out, with your passport or national ID card. One extension of up to 90 days is normally granted. The fee is 225.60 indexed units (UI, Uruguay's inflation-linked unit of account, paid in pesos) while your stay is still valid, or 345 UI once it has expired. (gub.uy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Vanuatu— Visitor visa: validity, processing, extension changed: from ~~validity 90, processing {'minDays': 5, 'maxDays': 15, 'unit': 'business-days'}, extendable {'possible': True, 'days': 30}~~ to validity 30 days; processing null; extendable not stated (removed) (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Vanuatu— Tourist visa: processing time changed: from ~~{'minDays': 10, 'maxDays': 30, 'unit': 'business-days'}~~ to null (not stated) (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Vanuatu— Extension of visitor stay type changed: from ~~extendable possible true, cites immigration.gov.vu root (not-stated)~~ to removed (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Vanuatu— Row notes: extension and processing claims changed: from ~~visa-free: 'apply … if you need longer'; evisa: 'takes two to three weeks'~~ to visa-free: tourist visa cannot be extended; evisa: 30-day visitor visa or 120-day tourist visa, no processing time (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Vanuatu— FAQ: extension and processing changed: from ~~apply in Port Vila for longer; allow two to three weeks~~ to no extension; no published processing time; documents per the Visit page (immigration.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Vatican City— Safety summary changed: from ~~Vatican City itself is extremely safe and heavily policed. The real risk is pickpocketing in the dense crowds of St Peter's Square, the museum lines and on Rome's buses and metro serving the area.~~ to The UK's advice for Italy also covers Vatican City. Crime levels are generally low, but bag-snatching and pickpocketing are more common in city centres, at major tourist attractions and on public transport, so keep sight of your belongings in the crowds around St Peter's Square and the Vatican Museums. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Venezuela— New visa type: electronic tourist visa changed: from ~~(none)~~ to Tourist visa, electronic application via Cancillería Digital (mppre.gob.ve )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Venezuela— 126 visa-required rows: requirement changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to evisa (electronic application or embassy) (mppre.gob.ve )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Venezuela— 63 visa-free rows: maximum stay changed: from 90 to null (mppre.gob.ve )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Venezuela— Transit visa: validity and processing changed: from ~~validityDays 90; processing {'minDays': 10, 'maxDays': 45, 'unit': 'calendar-days'}~~ to null; null (mppre.gob.ve )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Venezuela— Blank passport pages changed: from 2 to (removed) (mppre.gob.ve )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Venezuela— Onward ticket changed: from Visa-free visitors are admitted on the basis of a confirmed return or onward ticket within the permitted stay, and airlines check it at boarding. The officer writes the number of days granted on the entry stamp. It is often fewer than 90. to Visitors entering visa-free by air on a tourist card must show a return or onward ticket, according to the UK government. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Venezuela— Summary, FAQ and tips: 90-day stay and visa route changed: from ~~visa-free for up to 90 days; apply through an embassy or consulate (US: a consulate in a third country)~~ to no published visa-free stay (UK: up to 90 days); apply online through Cancillería Digital or at a mission (ve.usembassy.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Vietnam— row source instrument changed: from ~~no instrument~~ to Government Resolution No. 229/NQ-CP of 8 August 2025 (Tourism Stimulus Program): 45 days, any passport type, 15 Aug 2025 – 14 Aug 2028 (baochinhphu.vn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Yemen— United Arab Emirates changed: from {"requirement": "visa-free", "maxStayDays": null, "notes": "No official source confirms this. Yemen's embassy in Washington lists Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain among the nationalities that need a visa but does not mention the UAE, and no Yemeni or Emirati government page states the rule for Emirati citizens. Confirm with a Yemeni embassy before travel."} to {"requirement": "embassy-visa", "maxStayDays": null, "visaTypes": ["embassy-tourist"], "notes": "No official source states a visa exemption for Emirati citizens. Yemen's embassy in Washington lists Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain among nationalities that need a visa; its list is not exhaustive and does not mention the UAE. Until an official exemption is published, assume a visa must be obtained in advance from a Yemeni embassy, and confirm with one before travel.", "source": {"url": "https://www.yemenembassy.org/consuloraffairs/visa-services/", "name": "Embassy of the Republic of Yemen, Washington DC — Visa Service", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03", "unverifiable": {"lastAttempt": "2026-10-03", "reason": "not-stated"}}} (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Yemen— Safety summary changed: from Yemen remains in active armed conflict and virtually all governments advise against all travel: risks include airstrikes and fighting, landmines, kidnapping and terrorism, and consular help is effectively unavailable. The island of Socotra is calmer than the mainland but is reached only on limited flights. to The FCDO advises against all travel to the whole of Yemen because of unpredictable security conditions, and says anyone there should leave. Since July 2026 the Houthis have launched strikes on Saudi territory and shipping, with a risk of further escalation; there is a high threat of terrorism and kidnapping, and landmines are a risk on the roads. British Embassy services in Sana'a are suspended, so consular help is severely limited. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zambia— Zambia Tourist eVisa (single entry): processing changed: from ~~3–5 business-days~~ to null (not stated) (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zambia— Zambia Multiple-Entry eVisa: processing changed: from ~~3–5 business-days~~ to null (not stated) (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zambia— KAZA UniVisa (Zambia + Zimbabwe): processing changed: from ~~15–60 minutes~~ to null (not stated) (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zambia— FAQ: eVisa processing changed: from ~~normally approved within 3–5 working days~~ to no published processing time (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zimbabwe— eVisa processing time and fee note changed: from {"processing": {"minDays": 2, "maxDays": 7, "unit": "business-days"}, "feeNotes": "USD 30 single entry plus a small processing fee. Category C nationals must have the eVisa approved before traveling; Category B nationals may also pre-apply to skip the line at the border."} to {"processing": {"minDays": 7, "maxDays": 7, "unit": "business-days"}, "feeNotes": "USD 30 for a single-entry eVisa (British citizens USD 55, Chinese citizens USD 60); Immigration may change the visa type during processing, and the approval states the final cost. Category C nationals must have the eVisa approved before traveling; Category B nationals may also pre-apply."} (evisa.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zimbabwe— Visa on arrival fees changed: from USD 30 single entry and USD 45 double entry for most Category B passports; UK and Irish citizens pay USD 55 single entry (UK citizens USD 70 double entry) and Canadians USD 75. Pay in US dollar cash at the border. to USD 30 single entry at the port of entry for most Category B passports. The Department of Immigration's fee schedule lists separate online rates for British citizens (USD 55 single, USD 70 double entry) and Chinese citizens (USD 60 single), and USD 55 for a multiple-entry visa; it publishes no other double-entry or nationality-specific rates. Take the fee in small US dollar notes. (zimimmigration.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zimbabwe— Category B row notes (105 rows) changed: from ~~USD 30 single entry for most passports (UK and Ireland USD 55, Canada USD 75)~~ to USD 30 single entry for most passports (British citizens USD 55; Chinese citizens USD 60 for the online visa) (zimimmigration.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zimbabwe— FAQ: visa on arrival cost changed: from USD 30 single entry and USD 45 double entry for most Category B nationalities. British and Irish passport holders pay USD 55 for single entry (British USD 70 for double entry), and Canadians pay USD 75. Bring the fee in US dollar cash — cards frequently fail at the border. to USD 30 for a single entry for most Category B nationalities. The official fee schedule lists USD 55 single and USD 70 double entry for British citizens and USD 60 for Chinese citizens (online visas), and USD 55 for a multiple-entry visa; it gives no other double-entry or nationality-specific rates. Bring the fee in US dollar cash in small notes. (zimimmigration.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zimbabwe— KAZA UniVisa points of sale changed: from Covers both Zimbabwe and Zambia with unlimited crossings for 30 days, plus day trips to Botswana via Kazungula. Sold at Victoria Falls and Harare airports and the Victoria Falls and Kazungula land borders to eligible (Category B) nationalities — availability occasionally lapses, so have a fallback plan. to Covers both Zimbabwe and Zambia with unlimited crossings for 30 days, plus day trips to Botswana via Kazungula. Sold at Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls airports and the Victoria Falls and Kazungula land borders to eligible (Category B) nationalities — availability occasionally lapses, so have a fallback plan. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zimbabwe— FAQ: KAZA UniVisa changed: from A USD 50 joint visa covering both Zimbabwe and Zambia for 30 days with unlimited crossings between the two, plus day trips to Botswana's Chobe via Kazungula. It is sold on arrival at Victoria Falls and Harare airports and the main Zambezi land borders to most Category B nationalities — availability has lapsed before, so confirm it is on sale before relying on it. to A USD 50 joint visa covering both Zimbabwe and Zambia for 30 days with unlimited crossings between the two, plus day trips to Botswana's Chobe via Kazungula. It is sold on arrival at Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls airports and at the Victoria Falls and Kazungula land borders to most Category B nationalities — availability has lapsed before, so confirm it is on sale before relying on it. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zimbabwe— Yellow fever certificate changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required only if you arrive from, or transited through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. It is not needed on direct arrivals from Europe, North America or southern Africa. to A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are coming from a country listed as a yellow fever transmission risk. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zimbabwe— Bolivia changed: from {"requirement": "visa-on-arrival", "maxStayDays": 30, "extendableDays": 30, "visaTypes": ["voa-tourist", "kaza-univisa"], "notes": "Category B. A tourist visa is issued on arrival: USD 30 single entry for most passports (British citizens USD 55; Chinese citizens USD 60 for the online visa), payable in US dollar cash. Stays are usually 30 days, extendable in-country.", "source": {"url": "https://www.zimimmigration.gov.zw/?p=7186", "name": "Zimbabwe Department of Immigration — Category B countries (updated 10 June 2025)", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-09-27", "conflict": {"url": "https://www.evisa.gov.zw/faq.html", "name": "Zimbabwe eVisa portal — FAQs and visa categories", "states": "visa before travel (Category C)", "resolvedBy": "newer"}}} to {"requirement": "evisa", "maxStayDays": 30, "visaTypes": ["evisa-tourist"], "notes": "Category C. A visa must be approved before travel. Apply online at evisa.gov.zw (which confirms your category during the application) or through a Zimbabwean embassy.", "source": {"url": "https://www.evisa.gov.zw/faq.html", "name": "Zimbabwe eVisa portal (Department of Immigration) — FAQs and visa categories", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-03", "lastChanged": "2026-10-03", "conflict": {"url": "https://www.zimimmigration.gov.zw/?p=7186", "name": "Zimbabwe Department of Immigration — Category B countries (modified 10 June 2025)", "states": "visa on arrival (Category B)", "resolvedBy": "newer"}}} (evisa.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zimbabwe— South Sudan changed: from ~~no conflict recorded~~ to conflict recorded (Category B page loses, newer) (evisa.gov.zw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 3, 2026Zimbabwe— Safety summary changed: from Most visits — especially to Victoria Falls and the main safari circuits — are trouble-free. Petty theft occurs in cities, cash and fuel shortages flare up periodically, police roadblocks are common on intercity roads, and demonstrations should be avoided. to Crime is moderate: mugging, pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in city centres, especially after dark, and there have been smash-and-grab robberies from cars on the airport road and some Harare routes. Physical US dollar cash is short, power cuts are frequent, and demonstrations can turn violent and should be avoided. Stop at police roadblocks and get a receipt for any fine. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Azerbaijan— e-Visa fee changed: from ~~USD 25 (USD 20 + USD 5 service charge)~~ to USD 29 (USD 20 state fee + USD 9 service fee) (evisa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Azerbaijan— e-Visa processing changed: from ~~1–3 business days~~ to up to 3 working days (urgent: within 3 hours) (evisa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Azerbaijan— Passport validity changed: from ~~3 months beyond departure~~ to 3 months beyond the visa's expiry date (evisa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Azerbaijan— Embassy visa fee changed: from ~~not stated (shown as "Free")~~ to USD 20 single entry, USD 350 multiple entry (mfa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Azerbaijan— Visa on arrival changed: from ~~visa on arrival for Gulf Cooperation Council nationals~~ to removed: no passport uses it (mfa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Argentina— Argentina yellow fever — areas where vaccination is advised changed: from ~~Iguazú Falls, Misiones and Corrientes~~ to Misiones (incl. Iguazú), Corrientes and Formosa, and parts of Jujuy, Salta and Chaco; at least 10 days before travel (argentina.gob.ar )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Australia— Travel insurance changed: from ~~Not an entry requirement for tourists, but strongly recommended — healthcare for visitors is expensive unless your country has a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia.~~ to Not an entry requirement for tourists, but strongly recommended — you are liable for all your healthcare costs unless your country has a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia. Some Visitor visas are granted with condition 8501, which makes keeping adequate health insurance a condition of the visa. (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Australia— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Australia— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Australia— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Azerbaijan— Bahamas, Barbados, Djibouti, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mauritius, Seychelles, Trinidad and Tobago changed: from ~~embassy visa ("not on the ASAN e-Visa list")~~ to ASAN e-Visa, 30 days (evisa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Azerbaijan— Bhutan, Cambodia, Egypt, Laos, Philippines, Tunisia, Uruguay, Venezuela changed: from ~~ASAN e-Visa, 30 days~~ to embassy visa (evisa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Azerbaijan— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Bangladesh— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Bangladesh— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Bangladesh— Egypt, Turkey, Brunei changed: from ~~embassy visa~~ to visa on arrival, 30 days (ssd.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bangladesh— Non-EU European nationalities (Albania, Andorra, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia, Ukraine, Vatican City) changed: from ~~embassy visa~~ to visa on arrival, 30 days (ssd.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bangladesh— BB, BT, FJ, GD, GM, JM, KN, LC, LS, MW, PG, SB, SC, SL, TO, TT, VC, VU, WS, ZM changed: from ~~visa-free, 90 days under bilateral exemption agreements~~ to embassy visa (visa on arrival possible where Bangladesh has no mission) (ssd.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bangladesh— Embassy-visa nationalities changed: from ~~generic apply-at-a-mission note~~ to adds the single-entry fee for that nationality from the visa.gov.bd fee schedule, and the circular's visa on arrival for travellers coming from a country with no Bangladeshi mission (visa.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bangladesh— Visa on arrival — fee notes changed: from ~~Payable in cash in US dollars on arrival. Carry the exact amount.~~ to Paid on arrival in foreign currency (US dollars, pounds or euros). The 2016 circular does not print the amount; US$51 is the figure in common use. Nationals whose visas are fee-exempt pay nothing. (ssd.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bangladesh— Tourist visa — fee changed: from ~~Indicative. Fees follow reciprocal schedules and vary by nationality; start the application at visa.gov.bd and submit at the mission.~~ to Set per nationality by the fee schedule published on visa.gov.bd — for a single-entry visa, for example, US$160 for US citizens, US$65 for British, US$50 for Japanese and Kenyan, US$15 for German citizens, and less or nothing for some. US$50 is only a common value. (visa.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bangladesh— Business visa — validity changed: from ~~180~~ to 365 (ssd.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bangladesh— Business visa — stay per entry changed: from 30 to 60 (ssd.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bangladesh— Business visa — fee changed: from ~~Indicative — varies by nationality; requires an invitation from a Bangladeshi company or organization.~~ to Set per nationality by the fee schedule on visa.gov.bd (the multiple-entry column applies); needs a trade-association certificate or a Bangladeshi sponsor's recommendation. Issued for up to one year with stays of up to two months per visit. (visa.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bangladesh— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Bangladesh— Proof of funds changed: from ~~Visa-on-arrival travelers are commonly asked to show around US$500 (cash or a card statement) plus hotel details; embassy-visa holders are rarely checked. Requirements are applied with discretion.~~ to Visa-on-arrival travellers must carry at least US$500 or the equivalent in foreign currency, in cash or on a credit card (official visits excepted), under the 2016 Home Ministry circular. Embassy-visa holders are not covered by that rule. (ssd.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bangladesh— Summary changed: from Visitors from most of Europe, North America, Oceania, East Asia and the Gulf can obtain a 30-day visa on arrival (about US$51) at Dhaka and other international airports, while other nationalities — including Indian citizens — must arrange a visa through a Bangladeshi mission or the official online portal before traveling. to Citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the countries of Europe, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Turkey, Egypt and the Gulf states can obtain a 30-day visa on arrival (about US$51) at Dhaka and other international airports, while other nationalities — including Indian citizens — must arrange a visa through a Bangladeshi mission, starting on the official portal visa.gov.bd, before traveling. Only Maldivian citizens are visa-free. (ssd.gov.bd )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Belgium— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Bhutan— Travel insurance changed: from ~~required for the tourist visa (proof requested in the online application)~~ to not required since April 23, 2024; strongly recommended (bhutan.travel )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bhutan— Yellow fever certificate changed: from ~~required when arriving from a risk country~~ to no certificate requirement (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bhutan— Cash limit changed: from ~~more than US$10,000 must be declared on arrival~~ to cash up to US$10,000 may be brought in; currency above the Royal Monetary Authority limit must be declared (bhutan.travel )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— Group 2 tourist visa fee changed: from ~~USD 30 — Around USD 30 for most Group 2 nationalities. Payment is in cash US dollars — clean, unmarked notes only.~~ to 300 UFV (about Bs 1,005 on 2 October 2026), paid at Banco Unión after authorisation (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— Group 2 tourist visa processing changed: from ~~20–60 minutes~~ to up to 10 minutes at border and airport posts, up to 30 minutes at migration offices (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— Extension of stay fee changed: from ~~not published~~ to 250 UFV per period of up to 30 days (about Bs 838 on 2 October 2026) (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)