Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— Extension of stay processing changed: from ~~1–10 business days~~ to 24 hours from submission of all requirements (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— Yellow fever certificate changed: from A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from or have transited a country with risk of transmission, and it is routinely demanded as part of a Bolivian visa application. Vaccination is also strongly recommended — and sometimes checked on domestic flights — before traveling to the lowland departments of Santa Cruz, Beni, Pando, Tarija or the Yungas. to A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from or have transited a country with risk of transmission. Bolivia's Migration Directorate also lists a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate among the requirements for a tourist visa or stay permit if you will visit high-risk endemic areas. Vaccination is strongly recommended — and sometimes checked on domestic flights — before traveling to the lowland departments of Santa Cruz, Beni, Pando, Tarija or the Yungas. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— Onward ticket changed: from ~~appliesTo all: Airlines check for a confirmed onward or return ticket, and it is part of the documentation for a visa application. Overland arrivals are asked less consistently.~~ to appliesTo visa-applicants: Group 2 tourist-visa applicants must show a travel itinerary or return ticket, an invitation from a person legally resident in Bolivia registered with the Migration Directorate, or a hotel booking. Airlines may also check for an onward ticket at check-in. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— Proof of funds changed: from required false: No fixed sum is published for visa-free visitors, but visa applicants must show economic solvency — typically recent bank statements. Officers may ask arriving tourists to demonstrate funds for the stay. to required true (visa applicants): Group 2 tourist-visa applicants must prove economic solvency with a sworn declaration backed by documents, such as recent bank statements. No minimum sum is published, and none is set for visa-free visitors. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— Customs declaration changed: from ~~A customs declaration is completed on arrival at international airports and land borders, covering goods, cash and agricultural products.~~ to Before entering or leaving Bolivia, travelers fill in customs Form 250, a sworn declaration of new goods carried in accompanied baggage (on entry) and of currency (on entry and exit). It is available pre-printed or electronically. (aduana.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— Currency declaration limits changed: from ~~Cash above USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) must be declared; amounts above the threshold may also need to be justified to the tax authority.~~ to Currency between USD 10,000 and USD 50,000 must be declared on entry, and between USD 10,000 and USD 20,000 on exit, on Form 250. Larger sums must be moved through a financial institution regulated by ASFI. Customs withholds 30% of undeclared currency, and of any amount above the limits. (aduana.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— Group 2 visa-on-arrival fee in 111 passport notes changed: from ~~Around USD 30 in clean cash US dollars~~ to 300 UFV (about Bs 1,005 in October 2026), paid at Banco Unión (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— Group 1 extension cost in 64 passport notes changed: from ~~topped up free of charge at a migration office~~ to requested at a migration office, which lists 250 UFV per period of up to 30 days (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— Tip on paying visa fees changed: from Visa fees and many tour payments are in cash US dollars, and Bolivian officials refuse notes that are torn, written on or even slightly damaged. Bring pristine bills, and small denominations for the visa fee. to Many tour payments are in cash US dollars, and notes that are torn, written on or even slightly damaged are often refused. Bring pristine bills in small denominations. Migration fees are set in UFV and paid at Banco Unión, not in cash at the counter. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— FAQ: extending a stay changed: from Ninety days within a calendar year for visa-free visitors. Entry stamps often give 30 days initially. Check what you were granted and extend free of charge at a Dirección General de Migración office in any major city, up to the 90-day annual cap. to Ninety days within a calendar year for visa-free visitors. Entry stamps often give 30 days initially. Check what you were granted and request more time, up to the 90-day annual cap, at a Dirección General de Migración office in any major city; the Directorate lists a fee of 250 UFV per period of up to 30 days. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— FAQ: visa on arrival requirements and fee changed: from Group 2 nationalities can, at La Paz (El Alto), Santa Cruz (Viru Viru) and the main land borders. Bring passport photos, a printed itinerary or hotel booking, an onward ticket, a yellow fever certificate and the fee in clean US dollar cash. Applying at a consulate first is slower but avoids surprises at a remote border post. to Group 2 nationalities can, at La Paz (El Alto), Santa Cruz (Viru Viru) and the main land borders. Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a recent 4x4 cm photo on a white background, a travel itinerary or return ticket (or a registered invitation letter or hotel booking), documents backing a sworn statement of your funds, a yellow fever certificate if you will visit high-risk areas, and the fee of 300 UFV, paid at Banco Unión once the officer authorizes it. Processing takes up to 10 minutes at the border. Applying at a consulate first is slower but avoids surprises at a remote border post. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Bolivia— FAQ: yellow fever changed: from It is required if you arrive from or have transited a yellow fever risk country, and it is a standard document in a Bolivian visa application. Even if you are exempt, vaccination is strongly recommended before visiting the lowlands — Santa Cruz, Beni, Pando, Tarija and the Yungas — and is occasionally checked on domestic flights. to It is required if you arrive from or have transited a yellow fever risk country, and Bolivia's Migration Directorate asks for a valid certificate with a tourist visa or stay application if you will visit high-risk endemic areas. Even if you are exempt, vaccination is strongly recommended before visiting the lowlands — Santa Cruz, Beni, Pando, Tarija and the Yungas — and is occasionally checked on domestic flights. (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Cambodia— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Cambodia— Tourist e-Visa fee changed: from ~~USD 36 (USD 30 + USD 6 processing)~~ to USD 30 (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Cambodia— Tourist e-Visa processing changed: from ~~3–5 business days~~ to up to 3 business days (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Cambodia— Tourist e-Visa ports of entry changed: from ~~major airports and the main land crossings from Thailand, Vietnam and Laos~~ to Techo, Siem Reap Angkor and Sihanoukville airports, Bavet and Trapeang Kriel; Cham Yeam and Poipet (Thai border) temporarily closed to e-Visa entry (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Cambodia— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Cambodia— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Cambodia— Philippines, visa-free stay changed: from ~~21 days~~ to 30 days (mfaic.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Cambodia— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Cambodia— Maldives changed: from ~~e-Visa or visa on arrival~~ to visa-free, 30 days (mfaic.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Cambodia— e-Visa fee in passport notes changed: from ~~30 USD + 6 USD processing~~ to 30 USD (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Cambodia— China, Hong Kong, Macao changed: from ~~e-Visa or visa on arrival~~ to e-Visa or visa on arrival; temporary 14-day visa-free entry until 15 October 2026 (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Canada— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Chad— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Chad— Onward ticket changed: from ~~required of all arrivals~~ to required of visa applicants (air ticket plus hotel booking or certified invitation letter) (evisa.td )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Colombia— Proof of funds changed: from ~~not required; officers may ask~~ to required: foreigners must demonstrate economic solvency (no fixed amount) (migracioncolombia.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Comoros— 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, 2026Costa Rica— Visa requirement and stay (Costa Rica visa groups) changed: from ME: embassy-visa; RS: embassy-visa; PE: visa-free, 30 days; UA: embassy-visa; BN: embassy-visa; MY: embassy-visa; ST: embassy-visa; TW: embassy-visa; PH: embassy-visa; EC: visa-free, 30 days; CO: visa-free, 30 days; HK: visa-free, 30 days; JM: visa-free, 30 days to ME: visa-free, 180 days; RS: visa-free, 180 days; PE: visa-free, 180 days; UA: visa-free, 180 days; BN: visa-free, 30 days; MY: visa-free, 30 days; ST: visa-free, 30 days; TW: visa-free, 30 days; PH: visa-free, 30 days; EC: embassy-visa; CO: embassy-visa; HK: embassy-visa; JM: embassy-visa (migracion.go.cr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Costa Rica— Restricted-visa wording for fourth-group nationalities changed: from ~~consular visa through a consulate: AZ BD ET KZ KG MR LK TJ TM UZ~~ to restricted visa approved by the Restricted Visa Commission (migracion.go.cr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Costa Rica— US/Canada/Schengen visa exemption conditions changed: from ~~Visa-required nationals holding a valid multiple-entry US, Canadian or Schengen visa (valid for at least 3 more months) or residence permit may enter Costa Rica for up to 30 days.~~ to Visa-required nationals holding a valid multiple-entry US or Canadian visa (not C1, C2 or C3 transit visas) or US or Canadian residence, a multiple-entry Schengen C or D visa, or a residence permit from the UK, the EU, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland valid at least 90 more days, may enter Costa Rica without a Costa Rican visa for up to 30 days, never beyond the visa's expiry. (migracion.go.cr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Costa Rica— Passport validity changed: from Officially Costa Rica only requires your passport to be valid for the length of your intended stay (first-group nationalities technically need as little as one day beyond entry), but airlines often apply stricter checks — 3 to 6 months' validity is strongly recommended to avoid boarding problems. to Depends on nationality. First-group nationalities (including the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, Australia and Japan) need a passport valid on the day of entry, but you will not be given more days than the passport has left. Second-group nationalities need 90 days' validity, and nationalities that need a visa need 180 days. Airlines may apply stricter checks of their own. (migracion.go.cr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Costa Rica— Proof of funds changed: from ~~not required; about USD 100 per month as a benchmark~~ to required by law: at least USD 100 per month or part of a month (migracion.go.cr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Eswatini— e-Visa processing changed: from ~~3–7 business days~~ to 2–5 business days (evisa.gov.sz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Eswatini— e-Visa extension changed: from ~~extendable by 30 days~~ to cannot be extended (evisa.gov.sz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Eswatini— e-Visa application link changed: from ~~none~~ to https://evisa.gov.sz/ (evisa.gov.sz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Eswatini— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Eswatini— Embassy visa fee changed: from ~~not published~~ to E80 single entry (multiple entry E300–E1,300) (gov.sz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Eswatini— Embassy visa extension changed: from ~~extendable by 30 days~~ to not extendable; stays over 30 days need a Temporary Residence Permit (evisa.gov.sz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Eswatini— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Fiji— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Ghana— Embassy tourist visa fee changed: from ~~about USD 60 (approximate; varies by mission)~~ to USD 60 single entry at the Embassy in Washington (USD 100 expedited); GBP 60 at the High Commission in London (washington.mfa.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Ghana— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Ghana— Visa on arrival changed: from ~~seasonal December–January scheme, about USD 150, 30 days~~ to Emergency Entry Visa: approved in advance by GIS, USD 200, 30 days, 3–5 working days (gis.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Ghana— Onward ticket changed: from ~~required of all arrivals~~ to required of visa applicants: a confirmed return or onward ticket (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Ghana— Proof of funds changed: from ~~not required; no amount published~~ to required of tourist visa applicants: bank or credit card statements covering the last 3 months (evisa.immigration.gov.gh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Ghana— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Ghana— Currency rules changed: from ~~declare foreign currency of USD 10,000 or more~~ to declare all foreign currency on arrival; carrying more than USD 10,000 risks confiscation of the whole amount (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Grenada— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Grenada— AD, BO, CO, FJ, PA passports changed: from ~~visa-free, 90 days~~ to embassy visa before travel (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Grenada— AR passports changed: from ~~visa-free, 90 days~~ to visa-free, 30 days (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Grenada— AZ, BA, BY, EG, KG, KZ, MD, ME, MK, TJ, TM, UZ passports changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa at port of entry (pre-clearance letter required) (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Grenada— AE, BD, CM, DO, FM, GE, HK, MA, MO, MZ, NI, PW, RS, SV, UA passports changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-free (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Grenada— CU passports changed: from ~~embassy-visa~~ to visa-free, 60 days (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Grenada— Visitor visa fee changed: from ~~not published~~ to USD 200 single entry; USD 375 multiple entry (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Grenada— Visitor visa processing changed: from ~~5–15 business days~~ to about 10 business days (apply at least 6 weeks ahead) (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Grenada— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Grenada— Visa at port of entry changed: from ~~none ("There is no visa on arrival")~~ to EC$200 single / EC$375 multiple on arrival, against a USD 10 pre-clearance letter (about 10 business days) (grenadaembassyusa.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Grenada— Passport validity changed: from ~~six months on arrival; immigration "will often accept" a passport valid for the visit~~ to six months from arrival (Grenada Tourism Authority); visa applicants six months beyond departure (Embassy visa instructions) (puregrenada.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Grenada— Yellow fever certificate changed: from ~~arriving from or "recently transited" a risk country~~ to travelers aged 1+ arriving from a risk country or after more than 12 hours in transit at one (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Guatemala— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Guatemala— Consular tourist visa fee changed: from ~~USD 25 (around USD 25–50 by consulate)~~ to USD 50 single entry; USD 150 multiple entry (minex.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Guatemala— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Guatemala— Consulted visa fee changed: from ~~USD 50, varies by consulate~~ to USD 50 (one published tariff) (minex.gob.gt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Guatemala— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Guatemala— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Guatemala— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Guinea-Bissau— 184 non-ECOWAS nationalities changed: from ~~eVisa online or visa on arrival at Bissau airport~~ to visa from a Guinea-Bissau embassy before travel (EUR 70 / 110 / 200 for 45 / 90 / 180 days) (ireland.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Guinea— Business e-Visa (multiple entry) changed: from ~~listed: multiple entry, 90 days, fee not published~~ to removed: the border police portal offers no business visa (paf.gov.gn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Guinea— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Guinea— Currency rules changed: from ~~declare foreign currency on arrival; limits unpublished~~ to no limit on cash brought in; on departure at most GNF 100,000, or USD 5,000 or the equivalent in euros (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Guyana— Guyana yellow fever — airport transit that triggers the requirement changed: from ~~more than 12 hours~~ to more than 4 hours (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Guyana— Guyana cash declaration changed: from Cash and negotiable instruments worth more than the equivalent of about USD 10,000 must be declared to customs on arrival and departure. Confirm the current threshold with the Guyana Revenue Authority, as it is set in Guyanese dollars. to Travelers carrying more than USD 10,000 in foreign currency (or the equivalent in another currency) into or out of Guyana must complete a Declaration of International Transportation of Currency, available at the international airports and the Lethem and Suriname ferry crossings. Failing to declare, or declaring falsely, is an offence punishable by a fine, up to six months' imprisonment and forfeiture of the undeclared cash. (fiu.gov.gy )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Haiti— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Haiti— Chinese passport changed: from ~~embassy visa required~~ to visa-free for up to 90 days (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Haiti— Tourist visa fee changed: from ~~Not published~~ to USD 100 (three months; USD 200 for six months, multiple entry) (haiti.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Haiti— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Haiti— Cash declaration changed: from ~~Amounts equivalent to about USD 10,000 or more in cash must be declared on arrival and departure. Given how cash-dependent Haiti is, keep receipts for any large sums you bring in.~~ to Cash above USD 10,000, or the equivalent in gourdes, must be declared to customs on arrival. Given how cash-dependent Haiti is, keep receipts for any large sums you bring in. (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Haiti— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Honduras— Consulted visa fee changed: from ~~USD 30 (varies by consulate)~~ to USD 100 (inm.gob.hn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Honduras— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Honduras— Tourist stay extension changed: from ~~90 days~~ to 30 days (inm.gob.hn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Honduras— Visa waiver for US, Canadian and Schengen visa holders changed: from A valid US, Canadian, Schengen or UK visa (or residence permit in one of those countries) normally substitutes for a Honduran visa, allowing up to 90 days in the CA-4 area. Nationalities on Honduras's restricted list still need prior approval, so confirm with the Instituto Nacional de Migración before booking. to A US, Canadian or Schengen visa with at least six months of validity left lets travelers who would otherwise need a Honduran visa enter without one, for up to 90 days in the CA-4 area. Nationalities on Honduras's restricted list may still need prior approval, so confirm with the Instituto Nacional de Migración before booking. (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Honduras— Cash declaration changed: from ~~Cash of USD 10,000 or more (or the equivalent) must be declared on arrival and departure.~~ to Cash over USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) must be declared to customs on arrival and departure. (cs.mfa.gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026India— Yellow fever certificate changed: from Travelers arriving within 6 days from a yellow fever risk country (or transiting one for over 12 hours) must carry an ICVP certificate. Without it you can be quarantined for up to 6 days — India enforces this strictly. to Travellers arriving by air or sea within 6 days of being in, or transiting through, a yellow fever endemic country (India notifies 30 in Africa and 13 in South America) must carry a valid yellow fever certificate (ICVP). Without one you can be quarantined for up to 6 days — India enforces this strictly. Infants under six months are exempt. (boi.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026India— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026India— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026India— Duty-free allowance changed: from ~~Duty-free allowance: 100 cigarettes, 2 liters of alcohol, gifts up to 50,000 INR.~~ to Duty-free allowance: 100 cigarettes and 2 litres of alcohol, plus new goods worth up to ₹25,000 for tourists of foreign origin (₹75,000 for residents and tourists of Indian origin) under the Baggage Rules, 2026. (cbic.gov.in )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Ireland— Passport validity changed: from ~~no 6-month rule; valid for the whole stay~~ to visa applicants: 6 months beyond the date you leave Ireland; visa-exempt: valid for the stay (irishimmigration.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Ireland— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Israel— Travel insurance changed: from ~~Not required: Not required for tourist entry, though medical care is expensive — good travel insurance is strongly recommended, and check that your policy covers the current security situation.~~ to Required for eVisa-B2 applicants: health insurance valid in Israel for the whole visit (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Israel— Onward ticket changed: from ~~Required of all: Airlines and border officials regularly ask for a confirmed return or onward ticket.~~ to Required of eVisa-B2 applicants: round-trip ticket (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Israel— Proof of funds changed: from ~~Not required: No fixed amount is published; officers may ask about your means, accommodation and the purpose of your visit during security questioning.~~ to Required for eVisa-B2 applicants: last 3 months of bank statements or equivalent (israel-entry.piba.gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Italy— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Italy— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Italy— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Italy— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Italy— official source URL updated
Oct 2, 2026Japan— Japan for Indian passports — how to apply changed: from ~~A visa is required. Indian citizens applying for a single-entry tourist visa can generally use the official Japan eVisa. Confirm eligibility for your place of residence on evisa.mofa.go.jp.~~ to A visa is required. Anyone residing in India can apply for the single-entry tourist eVisa (stays of up to 90 days), but the application goes through a travel agency accredited by the Japanese Embassy or a consulate, not directly online. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026Japan— Japan for Filipino passports changed: from ~~evisa, up to 90 days, visa types ['evisa-single', 'short-term-single']~~ to embassy visa (via an accredited agency), up to 90 days; eVisa only on designated package tours, 15-day stay (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab)