Data updates: October 2026
32,672 changes logged in October 2026. page 52 of 327.
- Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement/source changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to {"requirement":"evisa","source":"https://embassymalawi.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMMIGRATION-AMENDMENT-REGULATIONS-2025_125837_260102_154611-2.pdf"} (embassymalawi.be )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement/source changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to {"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://embassymalawi.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMMIGRATION-AMENDMENT-REGULATIONS-2025_125837_260102_154611-2.pdf"} (embassymalawi.be )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to unconfirmed (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement/source changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to {"requirement":"evisa","source":"https://embassymalawi.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMMIGRATION-AMENDMENT-REGULATIONS-2025_125837_260102_154611-2.pdf"} (embassymalawi.be )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement/source changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to {"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://embassymalawi.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMMIGRATION-AMENDMENT-REGULATIONS-2025_125837_260102_154611-2.pdf"} (embassymalawi.be )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement/source changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to {"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://embassymalawi.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMMIGRATION-AMENDMENT-REGULATIONS-2025_125837_260102_154611-2.pdf"} (embassymalawi.be )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement/source changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to {"requirement":"evisa","source":"https://embassymalawi.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMMIGRATION-AMENDMENT-REGULATIONS-2025_125837_260102_154611-2.pdf"} (embassymalawi.be )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to unconfirmed (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement/source changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to {"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://embassymalawi.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMMIGRATION-AMENDMENT-REGULATIONS-2025_125837_260102_154611-2.pdf"} (embassymalawi.be )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to unconfirmed (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to unconfirmed (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement/source changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to {"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://embassymalawi.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMMIGRATION-AMENDMENT-REGULATIONS-2025_125837_260102_154611-2.pdf"} (embassymalawi.be )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement/source changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to {"requirement":"evisa","source":"https://embassymalawi.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMMIGRATION-AMENDMENT-REGULATIONS-2025_125837_260102_154611-2.pdf"} (embassymalawi.be )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to unconfirmed (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement/source changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to {"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://embassymalawi.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMMIGRATION-AMENDMENT-REGULATIONS-2025_125837_260102_154611-2.pdf"} (embassymalawi.be )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to unconfirmed (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malawi— requirement changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance"}to unconfirmed (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malaysia— Driving: foreign licence text changed: from
Malaysia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.to Malaysia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says UK drivers need both the 1949 international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence; Canada's travel advice says Canadian driver’s licences can be used in Malaysia for 3 months, after which you can either drive with an international driving permit or apply for a Malaysian driver’s licence at a certified driving institute. No official source we could read states the rule for holders of other licences. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Malaysia— Driving: IDP text changed: from
Malaysia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to Malaysia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says UK drivers need both the 1949 international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence; Canada's travel advice says that after 3 months Canadian licence holders can drive with an international driving permit. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Moldova— Travel insurance text changed: from
For short-stay visas, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for travel medical insurance valid throughout Moldova for the whole expected stay, covering medical repatriation, emergency treatment and hospitalisation or death, of not less than €30,000. The eVisa portal lists medical insurance for the stay among the documents an eVisa holder must have at the border.to For tourism (C/T), visit (C/V), transport (C/TS), sport (C/S) and cultural, scientific, humanitarian and short medical-treatment (C/AD) visas, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for travel medical insurance valid throughout Moldova for the whole expected stay, covering medical repatriation, emergency treatment and hospitalisation or death, of not less than €30,000. The eVisa portal lists medical insurance for the stay among the documents an eVisa holder must have at the border. (mfa.gov.md )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Monaco— Driving: foreign licence text changed: from
Monaco is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.to Monaco is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says UK drivers need both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence; Canada's travel advice says you can drive in Monaco with a Canadian driver’s licence for up to 12 months. No official source we could read states the rule for holders of other licences. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Monaco— Driving: IDP text changed: from
Monaco is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to Monaco is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says UK drivers need both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Morocco— requirement changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.acces-maroc.ma/"}to unconfirmed (acces-maroc.ma )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Morocco— requirement changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.acces-maroc.ma/"}to unconfirmed (acces-maroc.ma )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Morocco— requirement changed: from
{"requirement":"embassy-visa","source":"https://www.acces-maroc.ma/"}to unconfirmed (acces-maroc.ma )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Morocco— requirement changed: from
{"requirement":"embassy-visa","source":"https://www.acces-maroc.ma/"}to unconfirmed (acces-maroc.ma )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Morocco— requirement changed: from
{"requirement":"embassy-visa","source":"https://www.acces-maroc.ma/"}to unconfirmed (acces-maroc.ma )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Morocco— requirement changed: from
{"requirement":"embassy-visa","source":"https://www.acces-maroc.ma/"}to unconfirmed (acces-maroc.ma )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Morocco— requirement changed: from
{"requirement":"embassy-visa","source":"https://www.acces-maroc.ma/"}to unconfirmed (acces-maroc.ma )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Morocco— requirement/source changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.acces-maroc.ma/"}to {"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/article/details/6816?lang=en"} (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Morocco— requirement/source changed: from
{"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://www.acces-maroc.ma/"}to {"requirement":"visa-free","source":"https://mfa.gov.az/en/category/visa/visa-free-countries"} (mfa.gov.az )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Myanmar— Driving: foreign licence text changed: from
Myanmar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used.to Myanmar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says Canadian driver's licences and international driving permits are not recognized in Myanmar and that it is illegal to drive without a Myanmar driver's licence. The UK government says the permits and licences needed for driving in Myanmar may change at short notice and that, at a minimum, UK drivers should carry both what it calls the 1969 international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence. The two governments' advice differs. No official source from Myanmar that we could read states the rule. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Myanmar— Driving: IDP text changed: from
Myanmar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to Myanmar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says international driving permits are not recognized in Myanmar; the UK government says that, at a minimum, UK drivers should carry both what it calls the 1969 international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Namibia— Driving: foreign licence text changed: from
Namibia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.to Namibia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says you may drive in Namibia with a valid Canadian driver’s licence provided it is in English, and strongly recommends obtaining an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Canada before departure, particularly if the licence is in French; the UK government says UK drivers need their valid UK photocard driving licence with them in the car. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used, or the rule for holders of other licences. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Namibia— Driving: IDP text changed: from
Namibia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to Namibia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice strongly recommends obtaining an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Canada before departure, particularly if the licence is in French. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Niger— Driving: foreign licence text changed: from
Niger is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.to Niger is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says you can drive in Niger using a 1968 International Driving Permit (IDP) for up to 3 months and need a Nigerien licence for longer stays; Canada's travel advice says you must carry an International Driving Permit along with your valid Canadian driver’s licence. No official source we could read states the rule for holders of other licences. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Niger— Driving: IDP text changed: from
Niger is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to Niger is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says you can drive using a 1968 International Driving Permit (IDP) for up to 3 months; Canada's travel advice says you must carry an International Driving Permit along with your valid Canadian driver’s licence. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Oman— driving text changed: from
Oman is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive a rental car in Oman for the first 6 weeks after arrival. No official source we could read states Oman's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence.to Oman is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive a rental car in Oman for the first 6 weeks after arrival, and that if you live in Oman or are staying longer than 6 weeks, you must get an Omani licence. Canada's travel advice says you should carry an international driving permit. No official source we could read states Oman's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Oman— IDP text changed: from
Oman is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to Oman is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive a rental car in Oman for the first 6 weeks after arrival, and that if you live in Oman or are staying longer than 6 weeks, you must get an Omani licence. Canada's travel advice says you should carry an international driving permit. No official source we could read states Oman's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Palestine— driving text changed: from
Palestine is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used.to Palestine is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government tells British drivers planning to drive in Israel and Palestine that they need both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence with them in the car. No official source we could read states Palestine's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Palestine— IDP text changed: from
Palestine is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to Palestine is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government tells British drivers planning to drive in Israel and Palestine that they need both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence with them in the car. No official source we could read states Palestine's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Papua New Guinea— driving text changed: from
Papua New Guinea is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.to Papua New Guinea is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Papua New Guinea's Road Traffic Authority (RTA) says a current foreign driver's licence is accepted in place of a PNG driver's licence for a period of 6 months from the date the holder entered PNG, if the holder usually resides in a country other than PNG, and that a licence written in a language other than English is accepted only if it is accompanied by an English translation. Canada's travel advice says you must always carry a valid driver's licence and International Driving Permit when driving; the UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Papua New Guinea for the first 6 months after you arrive. (rta.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Papua New Guinea— IDP text changed: from
Papua New Guinea is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to Papua New Guinea is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Papua New Guinea's Road Traffic Authority (RTA) says a current foreign driver's licence is accepted in place of a PNG driver's licence for a period of 6 months from the date the holder entered PNG, if the holder usually resides in a country other than PNG, and that a licence written in a language other than English is accepted only if it is accompanied by an English translation. Canada's travel advice says you must always carry a valid driver's licence and International Driving Permit when driving; the UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Papua New Guinea for the first 6 months after you arrive. (rta.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Papua New Guinea— foreignLicenceMaxDays changed: from
nullto 180 (rta.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Paraguay— driving text changed: from
The UN treaty records list Paraguay as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 18 October 1965). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.to The UN treaty records list Paraguay as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 18 October 1965). The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Paraguay and that you need your driving licence and your passport showing the entry stamp with you in the car; Canada's travel advice says you must carry an international driving permit. Both governments say the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.00%. No official source we could read states Paraguay's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Paraguay— IDP text changed: from
The UN treaty records list Paraguay as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 18 October 1965).to The UN treaty records list Paraguay as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 18 October 1965). The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Paraguay and that you need your driving licence and your passport showing the entry stamp with you in the car; Canada's travel advice says you must carry an international driving permit. Both governments say the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.00%. No official source we could read states Paraguay's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Peru— driving text changed: from
Peru is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) says foreign nationals may drive with the valid licence of their country only during the first six months of their stay in Peru, provided an international agreement has been signed and ratified, and that after that period the licence must be exchanged for a Peruvian one. No official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required in addition to a national licence.to Peru is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) says foreign nationals may drive with the valid licence of their country only during the first six months of their stay in Peru, provided an international agreement has been signed and ratified, and that after that period the licence must be exchanged for a Peruvian one. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Peru for up to 6 months if your immigration stay permit is valid; Canada's travel advice says that, as a tourist, you may use your Canadian driver's licence for the duration of your authorized stay. No official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required in addition to a national licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Peru— IDP text changed: from
Peru is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) says foreign nationals may drive with the valid licence of their country only during the first six months of their stay in Peru, provided an international agreement has been signed and ratified, and that after that period the licence must be exchanged for a Peruvian one. No official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required in addition to a national licence.to Peru is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) says foreign nationals may drive with the valid licence of their country only during the first six months of their stay in Peru, provided an international agreement has been signed and ratified, and that after that period the licence must be exchanged for a Peruvian one. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Peru for up to 6 months if your immigration stay permit is valid; Canada's travel advice says that, as a tourist, you may use your Canadian driver's licence for the duration of your authorized stay. No official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required in addition to a national licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Portugal— driving text changed: from
Portugal is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Portugal's Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT) says that, with a licence issued by a country that has a bilateral or reciprocity agreement with Portugal or that is party to the international traffic conventions, you can drive in Portugal on your foreign licence for a maximum of 185 days from the day after you enter the country, as long as you have not taken up residence. No official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required in addition to a national licence.to Portugal is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Portugal's Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT) says that, with a licence issued by a country that has a bilateral or reciprocity agreement with Portugal or that is party to the international traffic conventions, you can drive in Portugal on your foreign licence for a maximum of 185 days from the day after you enter the country, as long as you have not taken up residence. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Portugal. Canada's travel advice says you can drive using a valid Canadian driver's licence for up to 185 days, as long as you are not a resident of Portugal, and that the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.05%. No official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required in addition to a national licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Portugal— IDP text changed: from
Portugal is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Portugal's Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT) says that, with a licence issued by a country that has a bilateral or reciprocity agreement with Portugal or that is party to the international traffic conventions, you can drive in Portugal on your foreign licence for a maximum of 185 days from the day after you enter the country, as long as you have not taken up residence. No official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required in addition to a national licence.to Portugal is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Portugal's Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT) says that, with a licence issued by a country that has a bilateral or reciprocity agreement with Portugal or that is party to the international traffic conventions, you can drive in Portugal on your foreign licence for a maximum of 185 days from the day after you enter the country, as long as you have not taken up residence. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Portugal. Canada's travel advice says you can drive using a valid Canadian driver's licence for up to 185 days, as long as you are not a resident of Portugal, and that the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.05%. No official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required in addition to a national licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— driving text changed: from
Qatar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.to Qatar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says that if you do not have a Qatari driving licence, you need both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car, and that to drive for longer than 6 months you need a Qatari driving licence. Canada's travel advice says you can drive in Qatar with your Canadian driver's licence for up to 7 days and must carry an international driving permit to drive beyond 7 days. The UK government also says driving under the influence of any amount of alcohol is punishable by a prison sentence or a fine, or both. No official source we could read states Qatar's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— IDP text changed: from
Qatar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to Qatar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says that if you do not have a Qatari driving licence, you need both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car, and that to drive for longer than 6 months you need a Qatari driving licence. Canada's travel advice says you can drive in Qatar with your Canadian driver's licence for up to 7 days and must carry an international driving permit to drive beyond 7 days. The UK government also says driving under the influence of any amount of alcohol is punishable by a prison sentence or a fine, or both. No official source we could read states Qatar's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row quote changed: from
noneto Indonesia — Enter visa-free or get easy access with Hayya Enter visa-free OR apply now for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row quote changed: from
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noneto Bosnia and Herzegovina — Enter visa-free or get easy access with Hayya Enter visa-free OR apply now for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row quote changed: from
noneto Costa Rica — Enter visa-free or get easy access with Hayya Enter visa-free OR apply now for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row quote changed: from
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noneto Guyana — Enter visa-free or get easy access with Hayya Enter visa-free OR apply now for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row quote changed: from
noneto Hong Kong — Enter visa-free or get easy access with Hayya Enter visa-free OR apply now for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row quote changed: from
noneto Kazakhstan — Enter visa-free or get easy access with Hayya Enter visa-free OR apply now for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row quote changed: from
noneto Maldives — Enter visa-free or get easy access with Hayya Enter visa-free OR apply now for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— requirement changed: from
visa-freeto unconfirmed (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row note changed: from
noneto Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Indonesian passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row note changed: from
noneto Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Armenian passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row note changed: from
noneto Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Lebanese passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row note changed: from
noneto Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Rwandan passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row note changed: from
noneto Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Japanese passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row note changed: from
noneto Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row note changed: from
noneto Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Costa Rican passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row note changed: from
noneto Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Cuban passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row note changed: from
noneto Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Ecuadorian passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row note changed: from
noneto Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Georgian passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row note changed: from
noneto Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Guyanese passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row note changed: from
noneto Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Hong Kong passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row note changed: from
noneto Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Kazakh passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Qatar— row note changed: from
noneto Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Maldivian passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Republic of the Congo— driving text changed: from
The Republic of the Congo is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.to The Republic of the Congo is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says you must have an International Driving Permit along with your valid Canadian driver's licence to drive in the Republic of the Congo, and that the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08%. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in the Republic of Congo. No official source we could read states the Republic of the Congo's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Republic of the Congo— IDP text changed: from
The Republic of the Congo is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to The Republic of the Congo is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says you must have an International Driving Permit along with your valid Canadian driver's licence to drive in the Republic of the Congo, and that the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08%. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in the Republic of Congo. No official source we could read states the Republic of the Congo's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Romania— driving text changed: from
The UN treaty records list Romania as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 26 January 1961) and to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (signed 8 November 1968, ratified 9 December 1980). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.to The UN treaty records list Romania as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 26 January 1961) and to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (signed 8 November 1968, ratified 9 December 1980). Canada's travel advice says you may use your valid Canadian driver's licence to drive or to rent a vehicle in Romania for up to 6 months, that for longer stays you will need to exchange it for a Romanian one, and that there is zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Romania. No official source we could read states Romania's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Romania— IDP text changed: from
The UN treaty records list Romania as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 26 January 1961) and to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (signed 8 November 1968, ratified 9 December 1980).to The UN treaty records list Romania as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 26 January 1961) and to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (signed 8 November 1968, ratified 9 December 1980). Canada's travel advice says you may use your valid Canadian driver's licence to drive or to rent a vehicle in Romania for up to 6 months, that for longer stays you will need to exchange it for a Romanian one, and that there is zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Romania. No official source we could read states Romania's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Russia— driving text changed: from
Russia is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.to Russia is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government tells British drivers they need both the 1968 international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence in the car. Canada's travel advice tells Canadians they should carry an international driving permit, that they may drive with a Canadian driver’s licence if they carry a notarized Russian translation, and that they must obtain a local permit if they stay longer than 6 months. No Russian official source we could read states Russia's own rule for visitors on driving with a foreign licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Rwanda— driving text changed: from
Rwanda is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states Rwanda's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national license.to Rwanda is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government tells British drivers they need both the 1949 international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence in the car, and that after one year of driving they must have a Rwandan licence. Canada's travel advice tells Canadians they must carry an International Driving Permit. No Rwandan official source we could read states Rwanda's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— FAQ answer changed: from
No official source we could read states whether Saint Kitts and Nevis requires a visa of CARICOM nationals, or the length of stay it grants them on arrival. The Ministry of National Security's border portal directs CARICOM nationals to apply for an eTA, while citizens and residents and nationals of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines submit the Immigration and Customs (ED) form instead; OECS nationals can use their national ID card to submit the form.to No official source we could read states whether Saint Kitts and Nevis requires a visa of CARICOM nationals, or the length of stay it grants them on arrival. The Ministry of National Security's border portal directs CARICOM nationals to apply for an eTA, while citizens and residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis and nationals of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines submit the Immigration and Customs (ED) form instead; OECS nationals can use their national ID card to submit the form. (knatravelform.kn )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026San Marino— driving text changed: from
San Marino is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice tells Canadians they must carry an International Driving Permit. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used by visitors.to San Marino is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice tells Canadians they must carry an International Driving Permit, and says the legal alcohol limit is 0.05%. The UK government tells British drivers they need both the 1968 international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence in the car. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used by visitors. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Saudi Arabia— driving text changed: from
Saudi Arabia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Visit Saudi, the Saudi Tourism Authority's site, says obtaining an International Driving Permit (IDP) before you travel to Saudi Arabia is highly recommended. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used.to Saudi Arabia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Visit Saudi, the Saudi Tourism Authority's site, says obtaining an International Driving Permit (IDP) before you travel to Saudi Arabia is highly recommended. The UK government tells British drivers they can use a UK photocard driving licence for the first 3 months after they arrive and must then apply for a local licence. Canada's travel advice tells Canadians they must carry an International Driving Permit. No Saudi official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Saudi Arabia— source (evidence for 130 Visa Requirements tool rows) changed: from
Visa Requirements tool answer per nationality (interactive; mapping not in cached page text)to Visit Saudi country API (bin/api/v1/geo/countries?locale=en) listing each nationality's visa group, cited in alsoStatedOn and cached (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Senegal— driving text changed: from
Senegal is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used.to Senegal is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government tells British drivers they can drive in Senegal with a UK driving licence for up to 6 months, and that a 1968 international driving permit may be helpful in offering a translation for traffic officials. Canada's travel advice tells Canadians they can drive with a valid Canadian driver's licence for 90 days, and that beyond this period they must have an international driver's licence together with their Canadian licence. No Senegalese official source we could read states Senegal's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Slovakia— driving text changed: from
Slovakia is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Slovakia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs says that, under §102 of the Road Traffic Act No 8/2009, Slovakia recognises valid driving licences issued in the Member States of the European Economic Area and in countries that are parties to the Geneva or the Vienna Convention, and recognises international driving licences issued under those conventions if the holder also has a valid driving licence from the same country. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used.to Slovakia is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Slovakia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs says that, under §102 of the Road Traffic Act No 8/2009, Slovakia recognises valid driving licences issued in the Member States of the European Economic Area and in countries that are parties to the Geneva or the Vienna Convention, and recognises international driving licences issued under those conventions if the holder also has a valid driving licence from the same country. The UK government tells British drivers they can use a UK photocard driving licence in Slovakia for up to 6 months, and must exchange it for a Slovak one if they stay longer. Canada's travel advice tells Canadians that to drive in Slovakia they must have a valid Canadian driver’s licence and an international driving permit, and that Slovakia has a zero-tolerance policy for drinking and driving. No Slovak official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Slovenia— driving text changed: from
Slovenia is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Article 66 of Slovenia's Drivers Act (ZVoz-1), as published in the Official Gazette No. 85/2016, says that a person whose valid driving licence issued abroad is not in accordance with the Convention on Road Traffic must also carry a valid international driving permit while driving, and that a foreigner with a registered residence in Slovenia based on a residence permit may drive on a valid foreign licence, subject to reciprocity, for one year from registering that residence. No official source we could read states for how long a visitor may use a foreign licence.to Slovenia is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Article 66 of Slovenia's Drivers Act (ZVoz-1), as published in the Official Gazette No. 85/2016, says that a person whose valid driving licence issued abroad is not in accordance with the Convention on Road Traffic must also carry a valid international driving permit while driving, and that a foreigner with a registered residence in Slovenia based on a residence permit may drive on a valid foreign licence, subject to reciprocity, for one year from registering that residence. The UK government tells British drivers they can drive in Slovenia on their UK driving licence, and says the blood alcohol limit for experienced drivers is 0.05%. Canada's travel advice tells Canadians they must carry an international driving permit, and says there is zero tolerance for drinking and driving. No Slovenian official source we could read states for how long a visitor may use a foreign licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026South Africa— driving text changed: from
South Africa is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). South Africa's embassy in Paris says that to drive in South Africa, foreigners must have a full licence from their country of residence, that licences printed in English are valid, and that an International Driver's Permit (IDP) must be obtained if the licence is in any other language. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used.to South Africa is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). South Africa's embassy in Paris says that to drive in South Africa, foreigners must have a full licence from their country of residence, that licences printed in English are valid, and that an International Driver's Permit (IDP) must be obtained if the licence is in any other language. The UK government tells British drivers they can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in South Africa for up to 12 months. Canada's travel advice tells Canadians they may drive in South Africa with a valid Canadian driver’s licence, and strongly recommends obtaining an International Driving Permit in Canada before departure, since it cannot be obtained once in South Africa. No South African official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Sri Lanka— driving text changed: from
Sri Lanka is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used.to Sri Lanka is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government tells British drivers they need a 1949 international driving permit (IDP) and a Sri Lankan 'recognition permit' to drive a hire vehicle; the Automobile Association of Ceylon verifies their documents and issues the recognition permit. Canada's travel advice tells Canadians who plan to rent a car to bring their Canadian driver's licence or an International Driving Permit issued outside Sri Lanka and then obtain a temporary driver's licence or a recognition certificate, and says Canadian licences are accepted only at the Department of Motor Traffic and must be accompanied by a certified translation if not in English. No official source we could read states for how long a visitor may drive on a foreign licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Sri Lanka— driving text changed: from
Sri Lanka is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to Sri Lanka is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government tells British drivers they need a 1949 international driving permit (IDP) and a Sri Lankan 'recognition permit' to drive a hire vehicle; the Automobile Association of Ceylon verifies their documents and issues the recognition permit. Canada's travel advice tells Canadians who plan to rent a car to bring their Canadian driver's licence or an International Driving Permit issued outside Sri Lanka and then obtain a temporary driver's licence or a recognition certificate, and says Canadian licences are accepted only at the Department of Motor Traffic and must be accompanied by a certified translation if not in English. No official source we could read states for how long a visitor may drive on a foreign licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Tajikistan— requirement changed: from
embassy-visato unconfirmed (evisa.tj )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Tanzania— processing time changed: from
within 10 daysto not published (null); the sentence is kept in the fee notes with its Referral exception (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 10, 2026Tanzania— processing time changed: from
within 10 daysto not published (null); the sentence is kept in the fee notes with its Referral exception (visa.immigration.go.tz )(opens in a new tab)