Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 10, 2026Tanzania— processing time changed: from ~~within 10 days~~ to 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, 2026Thailand— driving text changed: from Thailand is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The Thai government portal Thailand.go.th, citing the Department of Land Transport, says foreign tourists who wish to drive must have a driver's licence that is valid for use in Thailand, and that the foreign licences accepted are an International Driving Permit under the 1949 Geneva Convention and a licence issued by another ASEAN member country; a tourist whose licence cannot be used must obtain a temporary driving licence from the Provincial Land Transport Office in the province of entry. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. to Thailand is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The Thai government portal Thailand.go.th, citing the Department of Land Transport, says foreign tourists who wish to drive must have a driver's licence that is valid for use in Thailand, and that the foreign licences accepted are an International Driving Permit under the 1949 Geneva Convention and a licence issued by another ASEAN member country; a tourist whose licence cannot be used must obtain a temporary driving licence from the Provincial Land Transport Office in the province of entry. Canada’s travel advice says Canadians must carry an international driving permit or a Thai driver’s licence to drive in Thailand. The UK government tells British drivers to carry both the 1968 version of the international driving permit and their UK driving licence; the Thai portal names the 1949 Geneva permit instead. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Thailand— driving text changed: from Thailand is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The Thai government portal Thailand.go.th, citing the Department of Land Transport, says foreign tourists who wish to drive must have a driver's licence that is valid for use in Thailand, and that the foreign licences accepted are an International Driving Permit under the 1949 Geneva Convention and a licence issued by another ASEAN member country; a tourist whose licence cannot be used must obtain a temporary driving licence from the Provincial Land Transport Office in the province of entry. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. to Thailand is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The Thai government portal Thailand.go.th, citing the Department of Land Transport, says foreign tourists who wish to drive must have a driver's licence that is valid for use in Thailand, and that the foreign licences accepted are an International Driving Permit under the 1949 Geneva Convention and a licence issued by another ASEAN member country; a tourist whose licence cannot be used must obtain a temporary driving licence from the Provincial Land Transport Office in the province of entry. Canada’s travel advice says Canadians must carry an international driving permit or a Thai driver’s licence to drive in Thailand. The UK government tells British drivers to carry both the 1968 version of the international driving permit and their UK driving licence; the Thai portal names the 1949 Geneva permit instead. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Togo— passport requirement changed: from ~~visa-free~~ to evisa (mfa.gov.sg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Togo— passport requirement changed: from ~~visa-free~~ to unconfirmed (voyage.gouv.tg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Togo— driving text changed: from Togo 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 Togo is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says British drivers can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Togo for up to 6 months, and that those staying longer than 6 months need the 1949 international driving permit (IDP). Canada's travel advice says Canadians may use a valid Canadian driver's licence to drive in Togo and recommends carrying an International Driving Permit. The UK government says there are no set blood alcohol content limits in Togo, but traffic control officers who suspect drink-driving can order a medical exam. No official source we could read states Togo's own rule for drivers holding a foreign licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Togo— driving text changed: from ~~Togo is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to Togo is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says British drivers can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Togo for up to 6 months, and that those staying longer than 6 months need the 1949 international driving permit (IDP). Canada's travel advice says Canadians may use a valid Canadian driver's licence to drive in Togo and recommends carrying an International Driving Permit. The UK government says there are no set blood alcohol content limits in Togo, but traffic control officers who suspect drink-driving can order a medical exam. No official source we could read states Togo's own rule for drivers holding a foreign licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Trinidad and Tobago— passport requirement changed: from ~~evisa~~ to unconfirmed (homelandsecurity.gov.tt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Trinidad and Tobago— passport requirement source changed: from ~~eVisa portal entitlement walk (portalOnly)~~ to evisa — MFCA visa application instructions naming Taiwan, North Korea and Vietnam (foreign.gov.tt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Trinidad and Tobago— passport requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to evisa (foreign.gov.tt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Trinidad and Tobago— passport requirement source changed: from ~~Visa Online Services page (exempt list silence)~~ to evisa — 'As of 17th June, 2019 all Venezuelan nationals require a visa for entry into Trinidad and Tobago.' (foreign.gov.tt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Trinidad and Tobago— FAQ answer changed: from ~~No official source we could read states in words whether Venezuelan citizens need a visa. …~~ to Visa application instructions published by Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs say that as of 17 June 2019 all Venezuelan nationals require a visa for entry into Trinidad and Tobago. … (foreign.gov.tt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Tunisia— driving text changed: from Tunisia 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 Tunisia is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says British drivers can drive in Tunisia for up to one year with a 1968 international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence, and also need to carry a green card to prove they have the minimum insurance cover. Canada's travel advice says Canadians can drive in Tunisia with a valid Canadian driver's licence and should have an International Driving Permit. The UK government says the legal drink-driving limit in Tunisia is stricter than for England and Wales. No official source we could read states Tunisia's own rule for drivers holding a foreign licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Tunisia— driving text changed: from ~~Tunisia is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to Tunisia is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says British drivers can drive in Tunisia for up to one year with a 1968 international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence, and also need to carry a green card to prove they have the minimum insurance cover. Canada's travel advice says Canadians can drive in Tunisia with a valid Canadian driver's licence and should have an International Driving Permit. The UK government says the legal drink-driving limit in Tunisia is stricter than for England and Wales. No official source we could read states Tunisia's own rule for drivers holding a foreign licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Turkmenistan— driving text changed: from Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government tells British drivers they need to have both the 1968 international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence with them in the car. Canada's travel advice tells Canadians to carry an international driving permit and says foreigners residing in Turkmenistan must apply for a local driver's licence with the Road Police Department, and that drivers may be fined or jailed if any amount of alcohol is detected. Australia's Smartraveller says it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol reading over zero percent. 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, 2026Turkmenistan— driving text changed: from ~~Turkmenistan is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to Turkmenistan is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government tells British drivers they need to have both the 1968 international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence with them in the car. Canada's travel advice tells Canadians to carry an international driving permit and says foreigners residing in Turkmenistan must apply for a local driver's licence with the Road Police Department, and that drivers may be fined or jailed if any amount of alcohol is detected. Australia's Smartraveller says it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol reading over zero percent. 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, 2026Uganda— driving text changed: from Uganda 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 Uganda 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 Uganda with a UK driving licence for up to 3 months, and that for a longer period you must get a Ugandan driving licence or a 1949 international driving permit (IDP). Canada's travel advice says Canadians can drive using a valid Canadian driver's licence for up to 90 days from the date of entry into Uganda, that an International Driving Permit is recommended, and that drivers must always carry a valid driver's licence in English or with a certified translation if the licence is in French. No official Ugandan 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. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Uganda— IDP text changed: from ~~Uganda is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to Uganda is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says that to drive in Uganda for longer than 3 months on a UK licence you must get a Ugandan driving licence or a 1949 international driving permit (IDP). Canada's travel advice says an International Driving Permit is recommended. No official Ugandan source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ukraine— driving text changed: from Ukraine is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Ukraine's Regulation on issuing driving licences (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 340 of 8 May 1993, paragraph 30) says persons temporarily staying in Ukraine may drive with a foreign driving licence that meets the requirements of the 1968 Convention on Road Traffic and whose entries are made or duplicated in Latin letters, or with an international driving permit together with a foreign licence that does not meet those requirements. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. to Ukraine is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Ukraine's Regulation on issuing driving licences (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 340 of 8 May 1993, paragraph 30) says persons temporarily staying in Ukraine may drive with a foreign driving licence that meets the requirements of the 1968 Convention on Road Traffic and whose entries are made or duplicated in Latin letters, or with an international driving permit together with a foreign licence that does not meet those requirements. The UK government says you must have a 1968 international driving permit (IDP) as well as your UK driving licence to drive in Ukraine, that the 1949 IDP is not accepted any more, and that it is illegal to drive with any alcohol content in your blood. Canada's travel advice says you must carry an international driving permit and that there is zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ukraine— IDP text changed: from Ukraine is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Ukraine's Regulation on issuing driving licences (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 340 of 8 May 1993, paragraph 30) says persons temporarily staying in Ukraine may drive with a foreign driving licence that meets the requirements of the 1968 Convention on Road Traffic and whose entries are made or duplicated in Latin letters, or with an international driving permit together with a foreign licence that does not meet those requirements. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. to Ukraine is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Ukraine's Regulation on issuing driving licences (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 340 of 8 May 1993, paragraph 30) says persons temporarily staying in Ukraine may drive with a foreign driving licence that meets the requirements of the 1968 Convention on Road Traffic and whose entries are made or duplicated in Latin letters, or with an international driving permit together with a foreign licence that does not meet those requirements. The UK government says you must have a 1968 international driving permit (IDP) as well as your UK driving licence to drive in Ukraine, and that the 1949 IDP is not accepted any more. Canada's travel advice says you must carry an international driving permit. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ukraine— e-Visa stay (days) changed: from 30 to null (zakon.rada.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026United States— driving text changed: from The United States 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 United States is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says you can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in the US, that you may need the 1949 version of the international driving permit (IDP) as well, and that IDP requirements vary in each state. Canada's travel advice says you can drive in the United States if you have a valid Canadian driver's license, and that traffic laws can vary from state to state. No official US 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. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026United States— IDP text changed: from ~~The United States is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to The United States is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says you may need the 1949 version of the international driving permit (IDP) as well as a UK photocard driving licence to drive in the US, and that IDP requirements vary in each state. No official US source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Uruguay— driving text changed: from Uruguay 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 Uruguay is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says you can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Uruguay for the first 90 days after you arrive, and that after 90 days you must get a Uruguayan driving licence. Canada's travel advice says you may drive in Uruguay with your valid Canadian driver's licence for up to 6 months. No official Uruguayan 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. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Uzbekistan— driving text changed: from Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says you can drive in Uzbekistan with a valid UK driving licence for 30 days, and that you need to have both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car. Canada's travel advice says a Canadian driver's licence alone is not acceptable to drive in Uzbekistan and that you must carry an international driving permit. No official Uzbek 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. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Uzbekistan— IDP text changed: from ~~Uzbekistan is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to Uzbekistan is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says you need to have both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car in Uzbekistan. Canada's travel advice says a Canadian driver's licence alone is not acceptable to drive in Uzbekistan and that you must carry an international driving permit. No official Uzbek source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Venezuela— driving text changed: from Venezuela 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 Venezuela is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says you can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Venezuela for up to one year, and that after that you will need a Venezuelan driving licence. Canada's travel advice says you should carry an international driving permit. No official Venezuelan 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. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Venezuela— IDP text changed: from ~~Venezuela is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to Venezuela is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says you should carry an international driving permit. No official Venezuelan source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Vietnam— driving text changed: from Vietnam 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 Vietnam is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says you need to have both the 1968 version of the international driving permit and your UK driving licence with you while driving a car or motorbike in Vietnam. Canada's travel advice says you must hold a valid Vietnamese driver's licence to drive a vehicle with an engine of 50CC or more, which includes most motorcycles. No official Vietnamese 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. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Vietnam— IDP text changed: from ~~Vietnam is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to Vietnam is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says you need to have both the 1968 version of the international driving permit and your UK driving licence with you while driving a car or motorbike in Vietnam. Canada's travel advice says you must hold a valid Vietnamese driver's licence to drive a vehicle with an engine of 50CC or more. No official Vietnamese source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Zimbabwe— driving text changed: from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe with a UK driving licence for up to 12 months. Canada's travel advice says you should carry an International Driving Permit. No official Zimbabwean 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. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Zimbabwe— IDP text changed: from ~~Zimbabwe is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).~~ to Zimbabwe is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says you should carry an International Driving Permit. No official Zimbabwean source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Croatia— Apply window: earliest 180 days (six months) before the journey changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Croatia— Apply window: earliest 180 days (six months) before the journey changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Germany— Apply window: earliest 180 days (six months) before the journey changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Germany— Apply window: earliest 180 days (six months) before the journey changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Greece— Apply window: earliest 180 days (six months) before the journey changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Greece— Apply window: earliest 180 days (six months) before the journey changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Latvia— Apply window: earliest 180 days (six months) before the journey changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Latvia— Apply window: earliest 180 days (six months) before the journey changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Madagascar— FAQ: no domain named; fee bands left to the fee question changed: from Yes: Madagascar's official portal says all nationalities are eligible for the tourist eVisa, which you can apply for online at evisamada-mg.com or on arrival at the eVisa counters. Fees depend on the length of stay (1–15, 16–30 or 31–60 days). to Yes: Madagascar's eVisa portal says all nationalities are eligible for the eVisa, through which the tourist visa application is made online, and that the visa application can also be made on arrival at the eVisa counters. For the fees by length of stay, see the next question. (evisamada-mg.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Madagascar— FAQ: all four fee bands as the table lists them, with the 60-day maximum changed: from ~~The official eVisa portal lists EUR 30 (USD 35) for up to 15 days, EUR 35 (USD 41) for 16–30 days and EUR 40 (USD 47) for 31–60 days.~~ to The eVisa portal's fee table lists EUR 30 (USD 35) for 1 to 15 days, EUR 35 (USD 41) for 16 to 30 days, EUR 40 (USD 47) for 31 to 60 days and EUR 50 (USD 59) for 61 to 90 days; the same portal says the tourist eVisa is a single-entry visa with a maximum duration of 60 days. (evisamada-mg.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Netherlands— Apply window: earliest 180 days (six months) before the journey changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Netherlands— Apply window: earliest 180 days (six months) before the journey changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Papua New Guinea— Onward ticket: the visitor classes that list it, by name changed: from ICSA's visa guide asks visitor and Easy Visitor Permit applicants for a travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket, and says Melanesian Spearhead Group visa-on-arrival travellers need one too; the eVisa portal asks business-visa applicants for a copy of their return airline ticket. to ICSA's visa guide lists a copy of a travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket among the requirements for these visitor visa classes: Tourist (own itinerary), Tourist (tour package), Visiting Relative, Sports Person and Journalist/Reporter, and for the 30-day and 60-day Easy Visitor Permits; its list for the Yachtsperson class does not include one. It says Melanesian Spearhead Group visa-on-arrival travellers need a travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket too, and the eVisa portal asks business-visa applicants for a copy of their return airline ticket. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Saudi Arabia— Visa waiver: the stated validity ceiling in the fee notes (validityDays stays null) changed: from Visit Saudi lists the visa waiver price as SAR 150 (about USD 40). It says the electronic visa waiver application is filled out on the MoFA Unified Visa Platform while the visitor is outside the Kingdom, that approval takes up to 24 hours and is sent by email, and to print the approval and present it on arrival. to Visit Saudi lists the visa waiver price as SAR 150 (about USD 40). It says the electronic visa waiver application is filled out on the MoFA Unified Visa Platform while the visitor is outside the Kingdom, that approval takes up to 24 hours and is sent by email, and to print the approval and present it on arrival. It lists the validity as a maximum of 180 days. (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Spain— Apply window: earliest 180 days (six months) before the journey changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Spain— Apply window: earliest 180 days (six months) before the journey changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Turkmenistan— Transit visa: how it is obtained changed: from ~~embassy~~ to visa-on-arrival (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Turkmenistan— FAQ transit: letter of invitation converted at the land border changed: from No. The State Migration Service lists the transit visa for up to 5 days per trip. The UK government says the sponsor for a transit visa is the State Migration Service rather than a tour agency, that you must enter and leave through the border crossings included on the letter of invitation, that transit visas are most commonly used for entry through a land border, for example overland from Uzbekistan, and that you cannot buy one at Baku seaport. to No. The State Migration Service lists the transit visa for up to 5 days per trip. The UK government says you apply for a letter of invitation through your nearest Embassy of Turkmenistan, which can then be converted to a transit visa at the land border checkpoint; it says the sponsor for a transit visa is the State Migration Service rather than a tour agency, that you must enter and leave through the border crossings included on the letter of invitation, that transit visas are most commonly used for entry through a land border, for example overland from Uzbekistan, and that you cannot buy one at Baku seaport. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Tuvalu— Visa policy: 172 rows visa-on-arrival → visa-free (30 days), entry permit on arrival in the quoted note changed: from ~~visa-on-arrival, visitor permit fee note~~ to visa-free, 30 days; note quotes the UN mission: visas not required for stays up to 30 days, entry permits issued on arrival (un.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Tuvalu— Visa type renamed; fee as stated (feeText); new Schedule 1 type changed: from ~~{"name":"Visitor permit","fee":null}~~ to Visitor's permit (issued on arrival); Visitor's permit for Schedule 1 citizens (issued on arrival) (un.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Tuvalu— FAQ question no longer calls the permit a visa on arrival changed: from ~~How much does the Tuvalu visa on arrival cost?~~ to How much does the Tuvalu visitor's permit cost? (un.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Tuvalu— Summary: visas not required for stays of up to 30 days changed: from Tuvalu's mission to the UN says entry permits for a maximum one-month stay are issued on arrival. Under Tuvalu's Immigration Regulations 2014, citizens of the countries listed in Schedule 1, among them the United Kingdom, Fiji and Samoa, pay no visitor's permit fee and others pay $100 (the regulations do not name the currency) unless the Minister waives it. Under the EU–Tuvalu visa waiver agreement, which does not apply to the United Kingdom and Ireland, citizens of the Union may stay for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period. to Tuvalu's mission to the UN says visas are not required for stays in Tuvalu of up to 30 days, and that entry permits for a maximum one-month stay are issued on arrival. Under Tuvalu's Immigration Regulations 2014, citizens of the countries listed in Schedule 1, among them the United Kingdom, Fiji and Samoa, pay no visitor's permit fee and others pay $100 (the regulations do not name the currency) unless the Minister waives it. Under the EU–Tuvalu visa waiver agreement, which does not apply to the United Kingdom and Ireland, citizens of the Union may stay for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period. (un.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Tuvalu— FAQ: visas not required for stays of up to 30 days changed: from Tuvalu's mission to the UN says entry permits for a maximum one-month stay are issued on arrival, provided you have a valid passport (at least for 6 months from the date of arrival), sufficient funds, proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket. Under the Immigration Regulations 2014, citizens of the countries listed in Schedule 1, among them the United Kingdom, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, Fiji, Kenya and Jamaica, pay no visitor's permit fee; others pay $100 (the regulations do not name the currency) unless the Minister waives it. The EU–Tuvalu visa waiver agreement provides for visa-free travel for citizens of the Union for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period; it does not apply to the United Kingdom and Ireland. to No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days: Tuvalu's mission to the UN says visas are not required for stays in Tuvalu of up to 30 days, and that entry permits for a maximum one-month stay are issued on arrival, provided you have a valid passport (at least for 6 months from the date of arrival), sufficient funds, proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket. Under the Immigration Regulations 2014, citizens of the countries listed in Schedule 1, among them the United Kingdom, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, Fiji, Kenya and Jamaica, pay no visitor's permit fee; others pay $100 (the regulations do not name the currency) unless the Minister waives it. The EU–Tuvalu visa waiver agreement provides for visa-free travel for citizens of the Union for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period; it does not apply to the United Kingdom and Ireland. (un.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Uganda— Visa policy: general rule for nationalities not on the visa-exempt list (158 evisa rows) changed: from ~~{"kind":"visa-exempt","exhaustive":false}~~ to {"kind":"visa-exempt","exhaustive":true,"evidence":{"text":"All persons intending to travel to Uganda for holiday, tourism, business, study, visit, and/or medical are required to apply and obtain a visa online.","url":"https://www.immigration.go.ug/node/198"}} (immigration.go.ug )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026United Kingdom— Student visa: how to apply changed: from ~~unstated~~ to evisa (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Vatican City— Apply window: earliest 180 days (six months) before the journey changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Vatican City— Apply window: earliest 180 days (six months) before the journey changed: from ~~null~~ to 180 (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bahrain— 86 nationalities — entry requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to evisa (no visa type linked, no stay published) (lloc.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bahrain— Default list made exhaustive by the law's general rule changed: from ~~{"kind":"per-nationality","exhaustive":false}~~ to {"kind":"per-nationality","exhaustive":true,"evidence":"art. 5(1) Aliens (Immigration and Residence) Law 1965"} (lloc.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bahrain— Summary and visa FAQ state the law's general visa rule (EN + AR) changed: from ~~(no general rule stated)~~ to Bahrain's Aliens (Immigration and Residence) Law of 1965 says that, unless the Director of Immigration authorises it, an immigration officer may not give a foreigner leave to land in Bahrain unless he holds a valid passport or other travel document bearing a valid visa for Bahrain, except for classes of foreigners designated by the Director's instructions. (lloc.gov.bh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— AL passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— DZ passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— AM passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— AZ passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— BS passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— BH passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— BD passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— BB passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— BY passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— BZ passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— BJ passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— BA passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— BW passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— BN passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— BF passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— BI passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— CV passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— CM passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— CF passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— CN passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— KM passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— CI passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— CU passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— CY passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— DJ passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— DM passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— EG passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— GQ passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— ER passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— SZ passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— ET passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— FJ passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— GA passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— GM passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— GE passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— GH passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— GD passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— GT passport: requirement changed: from ~~unconfirmed~~ to embassy-visa (migracion.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)