Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 10, 2026Bhutan— Driving as a visitor (new module, national source) changed: from ~~no driving module~~ to Bhutan's Construction and Transport Authority says it may exempt a person from obtaining a Bhutan driving licence for a period of three months if the person has a valid international driving licence, or is a foreigner residing in Bhutan for no more than three months with a valid driving licence issued in the country of residence (the list also covers diplomatic-passport holders and members of the armed forces); a foreigner staying in Bhutan longer than three months must have the foreign licence endorsed. (bcta.gov.bt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Bolivia— Driving as a visitor (new module, national source) changed: from ~~no driving module~~ to Bolivia's Traffic Code of 16 February 1973 (art. 119), published by the identification and licensing service SEGIP, says an international driving permit of foreign origin is admitted in Bolivia upon identification of its holder. (segip.gob.bo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Canada— Driving as a visitor changed: from Canada is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says traffic laws vary between provinces and territories, including driving licence requirements, and that you may need to get an international driving permit. No official source we could read states, for Canada as a whole, whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. to Canada is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says traffic laws vary between provinces and territories, including driving licence requirements, and that you may need to get an international driving permit. Ontario's Ministry of Transportation says that if you are visiting Ontario for less than 3 months you can use a valid driver’s licence from your own province, state or country, and that if you will be visiting from another country for more than 3 months you will need an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) from your own country. No official source we could read states the rule for Canada as a whole. (ontario.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026China— Driving as a visitor (new module, national source) changed: from ~~no driving module~~ to China's Ministry of Public Security regulations on driving licences (Order No. 162, art. 21, published in the State Council Gazette) say that a holder of a foreign driving licence who needs to drive temporarily must apply to a vehicle administration office for a temporary driving permit; a person entering for a short stay can obtain one valid for three months, and for a stay longer than three months its validity can be extended to one year. (gov.cn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Colombia— Driving as a visitor (new module, national source) changed: from ~~no driving module~~ to Colombia's National Land Traffic Code (Law 769 of 2002, art. 25) says valid foreign driving licences used by tourists or people in transit are valid and accepted for driving in Colombia during the stay authorised to the holder, in accordance with the international provisions on the matter. (secretariasenado.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Costa Rica— Driving as a visitor (new module, national source) changed: from ~~no driving module~~ to Costa Rica's Traffic Law (Law 9078, art. 91 a) says drivers holding a foreign driving licence who are in the country under any of the stay sub-categories of the General Migration Law, or in transit, may drive the vehicle their licence allows for a period identical to the one authorised for their legal stay. (sinalevi.go.cr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Denmark— Driving as a visitor (alcohol limit) changed: from Denmark is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Denmark's citizen portal borger.dk says visitors whose licence is from another country and not written in Latin letters must carry either an international driving licence or a translation into Danish, English or French, made by a public authority or an organisation authorised to do so in the issuing country. Licences from the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Switzerland and EU/EEA countries can be used as they are. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Denmark, and Canada's travel advice says Canadians should carry an international driving permit. No official source we could read states for how long a visitor may drive on a foreign licence. to Denmark is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Denmark's citizen portal borger.dk says visitors whose licence is from another country and not written in Latin letters must carry either an international driving licence or a translation into Danish, English or French, made by a public authority or an organisation authorised to do so in the issuing country. Licences from the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Switzerland and EU/EEA countries can be used as they are. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Denmark, and Canada's travel advice says Canadians should carry an international driving permit. No official source we could read states for how long a visitor may drive on a foreign licence. Denmark's Road Traffic Act (§ 53) makes it drink-driving to drive a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration above 0.50 per mille. alcoholLimitBac 0.5. (retsinformation.dk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— Driving as a visitor (new module, national source) changed: from ~~no driving module~~ to Dominica's Inland Revenue Division says a temporary licence is granted to visitors who hold a valid foreign licence and wish to drive in Dominica for a period not exceeding twelve months; it may be granted for a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months, the fee is $30.00 for one month and $60.00 for three months, and visitor permits are also issued by motor vehicle and cycle rental agents authorised by the Commissioner of Police. (ird.gov.dm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Finland— Driving as a visitor (alcohol limit) changed: from Finland is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Finland's Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) says visitors may drive with a valid licence issued in a Geneva or Vienna Convention country (or Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan), shown to the police with an International Driving Permit or an official translation into Finnish, Swedish or English; neither is needed if the national licence clearly shows its categories and validity. The UK government says you need a UK driving licence to drive in Finland. No official source we could read states for how long a visitor may drive on a foreign licence. to Finland is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Finland's Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) says visitors may drive with a valid licence issued in a Geneva or Vienna Convention country (or Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan), shown to the police with an International Driving Permit or an official translation into Finnish, Swedish or English; neither is needed if the national licence clearly shows its categories and validity. The UK government says you need a UK driving licence to drive in Finland. No official source we could read states for how long a visitor may drive on a foreign licence. Finland's Criminal Code (chapter 23, section 3) makes it drink-driving to drive a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of at least 0.5 per mille during or after driving. alcoholLimitBac 0.5. (finlex.fi )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Grenada— Driving as a visitor (new module, national source) changed: from ~~no driving module~~ to The Grenada Tourism Authority says that before visitors drive they must first secure a Grenadian driving permit, obtained by providing a valid driver's licence at the police station, for a fee of EC$60, and that some rental companies provide drivers with a local permit as part of their service. (puregrenada.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Indonesia— Driving as a visitor (new module, national source) changed: from ~~no driving module~~ to Indonesia's Road Traffic and Transport Law (Law No. 22 of 2009, art. 85(4)) says that where there is a bilateral or multilateral agreement between Indonesia and another country, driving licences issued by the other country are valid in Indonesia. (peraturan.bpk.go.id )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Israel— Driving as a visitor (foreign licence period) changed: from Israel is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says a Canadian driver’s licence may be used in Israel for up to 12 months and that you should carry an International Driving Permit; the UK government says UK drivers need both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence. No official source we could read states Israel's own rule, or the rule for holders of other licences. to Israel is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). An Israeli Government Press Office guide says a foreign driver's licence (including an international licence) is only valid in Israel for one year from the date of first entry, and that before this year elapses it needs to be converted to an Israeli driver's licence. Canada's travel advice says a Canadian driver’s licence may be used in Israel for up to 12 months and that you should carry an International Driving Permit; the UK government says UK drivers need both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence. foreignLicenceMaxDays 365. (gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Italy— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law changed: from Italy is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says you may drive for up to one year with a valid Canadian driver’s licence, accompanied by an international driving permit or a certified Italian translation of the licence. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Italy. No official source we could read states the rule for holders of other licences. to Italy is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Italy's Highway Code (Legislative Decree 285/1992, art. 135) says holders of a driving licence issued by a country outside the EU or the EEA may drive in Italy the vehicles their licence covers, provided they have not been resident in Italy for more than a year and carry, together with the licence, an international driving permit or an official translation of the licence into Italian. Art. 186 treats a blood-alcohol level above 0.5 grams per litre as drunk driving. Canada's travel advice says you may drive for up to one year with a valid Canadian driver’s licence, accompanied by an international driving permit or a certified Italian translation of the licence. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Italy. (normattiva.it )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic law changed: from The UN treaty records list Jamaica as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (succession, 9 August 1963). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence; Canada's travel advice says you can drive with a valid Canadian driver's licence for up to 6 months, and the UK says a UK driving licence can be used for up to 6 months. to The UN treaty records list Jamaica as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (succession, 9 August 1963). Jamaica's Road Traffic Act, 2018 (s. 41) says a driving permit issued by another party to the 1949 Geneva Convention while the holder was not resident in Jamaica, and a driver's licence granted in any prescribed country, count as a Jamaican permit or licence for the class of vehicle they cover. A foreign licence counts until it expires, until the holder leaves Jamaica, or for twelve months from the holder's arrival on proof of entry, whichever comes first, and never covers driving passengers or goods for hire or reward. No official source we could read lists the prescribed countries. The Act sets the blood-alcohol limit at 80 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. Canada's travel advice says you can drive with a valid Canadian driver's licence for up to 6 months, and the UK says a UK driving licence can be used for up to 6 months; the Act, which ranks above that advice, sets twelve months for licences from prescribed countries. (japarliament.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jordan— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic law changed: from Jordan 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, that with a valid Canadian driver’s licence or an international driving permit you may only drive rental cars, and that driving any other vehicle requires a Jordanian driver’s licence. The UK government says UK drivers need both the 1949 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used, or the rule for holders of other licences. to Jordan is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Jordan's Traffic Law No. 49 of 2008 (art. 16), in the text Jordan filed with the WHO, allows foreign-registered vehicles, rental passenger cars and tourist motorcycles to be driven by a driver aged 18 or over who holds a valid foreign driving licence or an international licence issued outside Jordan that covers those vehicles. To drive a Jordanian private passenger car on a valid foreign licence, a non-Jordanian needs a permit from the Traffic Department, granted for up to three months a year and renewable. Canada's travel advice says you should carry an international driving permit, that with a valid Canadian driver’s licence or an international driving permit you may only drive rental cars, and that driving any other vehicle requires a Jordanian driver’s licence. The UK government says UK drivers need both the 1949 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence. (extranet.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jordan— Driving: Jordan's Traffic Law cited from the Ministry of Interior's consolidated text (WHO-filed copy kept in alsoStatedOn) changed: from Jordan is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Jordan's Traffic Law No. 49 of 2008 (art. 16), in the text Jordan filed with the WHO, allows foreign-registered vehicles, rental passenger cars and tourist motorcycles to be driven by a driver aged 18 or over who holds a valid foreign driving licence or an international licence issued outside Jordan that covers those vehicles. To drive a Jordanian private passenger car on a valid foreign licence, a non-Jordanian needs a permit from the Traffic Department, granted for up to three months a year and renewable. Canada's travel advice says you should carry an international driving permit, that with a valid Canadian driver’s licence or an international driving permit you may only drive rental cars, and that driving any other vehicle requires a Jordanian driver’s licence. The UK government says UK drivers need both the 1949 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence. to Jordan is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Jordan's Traffic Law No. 49 of 2008 (art. 16), as published with its amendments by the Ministry of Interior, allows foreign-registered vehicles, rental passenger cars and tourist motorcycles to be driven by a driver aged 18 or over who holds a valid foreign driving licence or an international licence issued outside Jordan that covers those vehicles. To drive a Jordanian private passenger car on a valid foreign licence, a non-Jordanian needs a permit from the Traffic Department, granted for up to three months a year and renewable. Canada's travel advice says you should carry an international driving permit, that with a valid Canadian driver’s licence or an international driving permit you may only drive rental cars, and that driving any other vehicle requires a Jordanian driver’s licence. The UK government says UK drivers need both the 1949 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence. (moi.gov.jo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Kosovo— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law changed: from ~~(no driving block)~~ to Kosovo's Law No. 08/L-186 on Road Traffic Provisions (Art. 233), published by the Kosovo Police, says drivers of category A1, A2, A, B, BE, T, L and AM vehicles may not drive with more than 0.5 g/kg of alcohol in their blood. No official source we could read states how long a visitor may drive on a foreign licence, or whether an International Driving Permit is required. (kosovopolice.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Kuwait— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law changed: from Kuwait is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says that with a visit visa you can drive in Kuwait using a UK photocard driving licence; 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, or the rule for holders of other licences. to Kuwait is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Kuwait Government Online says a non-Kuwaiti with a visit visa must have an international driving licence in order to rent a car, and that the driving licence issued by your own country will not be valid in Kuwait. The UK government says that with a visit visa you can drive in Kuwait using a UK photocard driving licence; Kuwait's own portal, which ranks above that advice, says a home licence is not valid. Canada's travel advice says you must carry an International Driving Permit. No official source we could read states for how long a visitor may drive. (e.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Kyrgyzstan— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law changed: from Kyrgyzstan is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used in Kyrgyzstan for up to 30 days, and that for longer stays UK drivers need both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence; Canada's travel advice says you should carry an International Driving Permit. No official source we could read states the rule for holders of other licences. to Kyrgyzstan is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Kyrgyzstan's rules on driving licences (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 760 of 2025, paras 56–57) say citizens of Vienna Convention countries staying temporarily in Kyrgyzstan may drive on a national licence issued abroad that meets the Convention's requirements, and that a foreign person whose national licence does not meet them must have an international driving permit with it. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used in Kyrgyzstan for up to 30 days, and that for longer stays UK drivers need both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence; Canada's travel advice says you should carry an International Driving Permit. No official Kyrgyz source we could read states how long a visitor may drive on a foreign licence. (cbd.minjust.gov.kg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lebanon— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law changed: from Lebanon is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says you need either a 1968 international driving permit (IDP) or a UK driving licence to drive in Lebanon, and that the 1949 IDP is not accepted anymore; 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, or the rule for holders of other licences. to Lebanon is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Lebanon's Traffic Law No. 243 of 2012 (Art. 229) exempts from its driving-licence rules drivers holding an international driving permit for the vehicle categories shown on it, and drivers holding a licence of the model in Annex 9 of the 1949 Geneva Convention, within its validity. Drivers who enter Lebanon with any other foreign licence must, within a week of entry, obtain an endorsement on it from the competent service, which allows its use in Lebanon for six months, renewable once for six more months if the licence's validity allows. The law (Art. 17) prohibits driving with more than 0.5 g of alcohol per litre of blood (0.25 mg per litre of exhaled air), and zero for drivers licensed for less than three years and for drivers of buses, public transport vehicles, trucks over 7.5 tonnes and vehicles carrying dangerous goods. The UK government says you need either a 1968 international driving permit (IDP) or a UK driving licence to drive in Lebanon, and that the 1949 IDP is not accepted anymore; Canada's travel advice says you must carry an international driving permit. (legallaw.ul.edu.lb )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Liechtenstein— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic law changed: from Liechtenstein is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says you can drive in Liechtenstein with a valid Canadian driver’s licence, although some car rental agencies may require an International Driving Permit; the UK government says you can drive with a UK driving licence and do not need an international driving permit (IDP). No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used, or the rule for holders of other licences. to Liechtenstein is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Liechtenstein's Traffic Admission Ordinance (VZV, Art. 39) says drivers from abroad may drive motor vehicles if they hold a valid national driving licence, or a valid international driving permit under one of the listed conventions shown together with the national licence. Either entitles the holder to drive the categories documented on it explicitly, understandably and in Latin script. Under the Traffic Rules Ordinance (VRV, Art. 2), a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.8 per mille or more is in every case proof of unfitness to drive. Canada's travel advice says you can drive in Liechtenstein with a valid Canadian driver’s licence, although some car rental agencies may require an International Driving Permit; the UK government says you can drive with a UK driving licence and do not need an international driving permit (IDP). No official source we could read states how long a visitor may drive on a foreign licence. (gesetze.li )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lithuania— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic law changed: from Lithuania is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Lithuania; holders of a paper licence may need a photocard licence or the correct version of the International Driving Permit. Regitra, Lithuania's state driver-licensing body, says citizens residing in the United Arab Emirates or the Republic of Korea who wish to drive in Lithuania during a vacation or a short visit must obtain an international driving licence issued in those countries. Canada's travel advice says you can drive in Lithuania with your valid Canadian driver’s licence for 90 days. No official source we could read states how long a foreign licence may be used by other visitors. to Lithuania is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic. Lithuania's Law on Road Traffic Safety (Art. 13) says national and international driving licences issued by parties to the 1926 Paris, 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna conventions, and meeting those conventions' requirements, are valid in Lithuania while the holder is not a permanent resident, and for no more than six months after the holder becomes one. The law (Art. 2) sets the maximum blood-alcohol concentration while driving at 0.4 per mille. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Lithuania; holders of a paper licence may need a photocard licence or the correct version of the International Driving Permit. Regitra, Lithuania's state driver-licensing body, says citizens residing in the United Arab Emirates or the Republic of Korea who wish to drive in Lithuania during a vacation or a short visit must obtain an international driving licence issued in those countries. Canada's travel advice says you can drive in Lithuania with your valid Canadian driver’s licence for 90 days; the law, which ranks above that advice, sets no such limit for licences from convention countries while the holder is not a permanent resident. (e-seimas.lrs.lt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Luxembourg— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law changed: from Luxembourg is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Luxembourg for one year. No official source we could read states the rule for holders of other licences. to Luxembourg is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Luxembourg's road-traffic law (Law of 14 February 1955, Art. 12) fines anyone who drives with at least 0.5 g of alcohol per litre of blood (0.25 mg per litre of exhaled air). The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Luxembourg for one year. No official source we could read states the rule for holders of other licences. (data.legilux.public.lu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Macau— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law (foreign licence 365 days) changed: from ~~(no driving block)~~ to The Macao SAR Government Portal, in information supplied by the Public Security Police Force, says holders of the documents listed in Article 80(1)(1)–(3) of the Road Traffic Law may drive in Macao for at most one year. Among the documents it names are a foreign driving licence or an international driving permit from a country or region party to the Convention on Road Traffic. Holders of licences from countries or regions that grant reciprocity to Macao licences must register with the Public Security Police Force if their reciprocity arrangement requires it, they stay in Macao more than 14 days, and they intend to drive after those 14 days. No official source we could read states Macao's blood-alcohol limit. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Malaysia— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law changed: from 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. to Malaysia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Malaysia's Road Transport Act 1987 (s. 28), published by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), says a driving licence issued in a country that is party to a treaty to which Malaysia is also party, and which recognises domestic licences issued by the contracting states, is deemed a Malaysian driving licence for as long as it remains in force in that country. The Act (s. 45G) sets the prescribed alcohol limit at 50 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood (22 micrograms in 100 millilitres of breath). 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 Malaysian source we could read states how long a visitor may drive on a foreign licence. (jpj.gov.my )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Marshall Islands— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law (foreign licence 30 days) changed: from ~~(no driving block)~~ to The Marshall Islands' Motor Traffic Act 1986 (§112) says a non-resident over 18 who is duly licensed in their home state, territory or country and has a valid licence in their immediate possession may drive on the highways of the Marshall Islands without examination for thirty days from entry; after that, they must hold a Marshall Islands operator's licence, which is issued without examination. No official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required. (rmiparliament.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Mauritius— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law changed: from ~~(no driving block)~~ to The Mauritius Police Force's Traffic Branch gives the legal prescribed alcohol limit as 20 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 ml of blood (9 microgrammes in 100 ml of breath). No official source we could read states how long a visitor may drive on a foreign licence, or whether an International Driving Permit is required. (police.govmu.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Monaco— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law changed: from 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. to Monaco is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Monaco's Highway Code (Art. 116-1) says a driving licence duly issued by a state that has ratified the international convention on road traffic, by an EU or EEA state, or by a state with a reciprocity agreement with Monaco is recognised as valid in Monaco, provided it is valid when used, until one year after its holder takes up normal residence in Monaco. The Criminal Code (Art. 419) punishes driving with a blood-alcohol level of 0.50 grams per litre or more (0.25 milligrams per litre of exhaled air). 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. The Highway Code, which ranks above that advice, recognises the licence itself and sets no time limit for visitors who have not taken up residence. (legimonaco.mc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Mongolia— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law (foreign licence 365 days) changed: from Mongolia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK Foreign Office says UK drivers need a 1968 International Driving Permit and their UK licence, and that the 1949 permit is not accepted any more; the Government of Canada says you must carry an International Driving Permit. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. to Mongolia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Mongolia's Law on Road Traffic Safety (Art. 17.3) says a foreign citizen may drive vehicles of the relevant category in Mongolia for one year after entering, on a valid driving licence or international driving permit issued by a party to the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic and conforming to it. Driving on a licence or international permit issued by a country that is not a party to the Vienna Convention is prohibited (Art. 17.4). The UK Foreign Office says UK drivers need a 1968 International Driving Permit and their UK licence, and that the 1949 permit is not accepted any more; the Government of Canada says you must carry an International Driving Permit. The law, which ranks above that advice, accepts a conforming national licence on its own. (legalinfo.mn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Nauru— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law (foreign licence 30 days) changed: from ~~(no driving block)~~ to Nauru's Motor Traffic Act 2014 (s. 30) says a valid foreign driver’s licence is accepted in place of a Nauru licence, for the vehicles and on the conditions it was issued for, for 1 month from the holder’s date of entry into Nauru; this applies only to a holder who usually resides outside Nauru and is temporarily in Nauru. The licence must be carried while driving and produced to the police on request. The Act (s. 81) sets the blood-alcohol limit at 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. No official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required. (ronlaw.gov.nr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Nepal— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law changed: from ~~(no driving block)~~ to Nepal's Motor Vehicles and Transport Management Act, 2049 (1993), s. 53, says a person who has obtained an international driving permit may drive throughout Nepal the vehicles specified in it. No official source we could read states whether a foreign national licence alone may be used, for how long, or Nepal's blood-alcohol limit. (giwmscdnone.gov.np )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Oman— Driving as a visitor: the destination's own road-traffic authority or law (foreign licence 90 days) 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, 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. to Oman is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The Royal Oman Police, the licensing authority, says that with a short visit visa you can drive in Oman on your own country's licence as long as you have a visit visa valid for 3 months, and that if you intend to reside in Oman you must get an Omani driving licence. The Executive Regulations of the Traffic Law, in the Royal Oman Police's 2005 English compilation published on the government portal, say foreign visitors and tourists holding a valid international or foreign licence may use it for three months from the date of entry. 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; the Royal Oman Police, which ranks above that advice, states 3 months. Canada's travel advice says you should carry an international driving permit. (rop.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Panama— Driving as a visitor (EN + AR) changed: from ~~(no driving facts)~~ to Panama's Traffic Regulation (Executive Decree No. 640 of 27 December 2006, art. 110), in the edition of the Land Transit and Transport Authority (ATTT), says foreigners who enter Panama as tourists cannot obtain a driving licence or permit, and may drive vehicles only with a valid licence from their country of origin, for a period of ninety (90) days. No official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required. (transito.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Panama— Days a visitor may drive on a foreign licence changed: from ~~(none)~~ to 90 (transito.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Paraguay— Driving text states the national rule (EN + AR) changed: from 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. to The UN treaty records list Paraguay as a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (accession, 18 October 1965). Paraguay's National Traffic and Road Safety Law (Law No. 5016, art. 27), as published by the Library and Archive of the National Congress, says a driving licence issued abroad is valid in Paraguay for no more than three months from entry into the country; it must be current, and it allows driving cars of the category the licence authorises. 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. (bacn.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Paraguay— Days a visitor may drive on a foreign licence changed: from ~~None~~ to 90 (bacn.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Qatar— Driving text states the national rule (EN + AR) changed: from 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. to Qatar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Hukoomi, the Qatar government portal, says it is a legal requirement to hold a valid licence to drive in Qatar; that visitors can drive for one week (7 days from arrival) on approved licences from some countries; that a driver who wishes to drive for longer than a week can apply for a temporary licence valid for 3 months; and that a valid international driving licence can be used for up to six months from the date of entry. 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 lists the countries whose licences are approved, or states whether an international driving permit is required in addition to a national licence. (portal.www.gov.qa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Saint Lucia— Driving as a visitor (EN + AR) changed: from ~~(no driving facts)~~ to Saint Lucia's Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act (section 30, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia, published by the Attorney General's Chambers) says the Licensing Authority may issue a visitor's driving permit to a visitor who holds a valid licence issued in his or her country of residence; the permit is valid for not more than 3 months and authorises driving only the category of vehicle that licence allows. Section 30A exempts a citizen of a Protocol Member State who holds a valid driver's licence issued by a Protocol Member State, confirming his or her nationality, from any requirement to obtain a visitor's driving permit, and the Government of Saint Lucia says OECS citizens no longer need a visitor's driving permit. No official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required. (attorneygeneralchambers.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Timor-Leste— Driving as a visitor (EN + AR) changed: from ~~(no driving facts)~~ to Timor-Leste's Road Code (Decree-Law No. 6/2003, art. 119), published on the Government of Timor-Leste website, says that, besides the licences referred to in articles 117 and 118, driving licences issued by other foreign States and international driving licences also entitle the holder to drive motor vehicles. Article 75 prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol and says a driver with a blood alcohol level above 0.5 g/l is considered to be under the influence. No official source we could read states for how long a visitor may drive on a foreign licence. (timor-leste.gov.tl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Timor-Leste— Blood-alcohol limit (g/l) changed: from ~~(none)~~ to 0.5 (timor-leste.gov.tl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Timor-Leste— International Driving Permit required changed: from ~~(none)~~ to no (timor-leste.gov.tl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Tonga— Driving as a visitor (EN + AR) changed: from ~~(no driving facts)~~ to Tonga's Traffic Act 2020 (section 17), published by the Attorney General's Office, says a person who holds a valid driving licence issued by a country that recognises a valid Tongan driving licence in return may drive the same class of motor vehicle in Tonga, on the conditions that licence carries, for a period of not more than 12 months. Section 18 says a holder of a licence from a country that does not recognise Tongan licences may, on producing it to the Principal Licensing Authority, meeting the requirements for recognition of a foreign driving licence and paying the prescribed fee, be issued with a driver's licence for the same class of vehicle. No official source we could read lists the countries that recognise Tongan licences, or states whether an International Driving Permit is required. (ago.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Tonga— Days a visitor may drive on a foreign licence changed: from ~~(none)~~ to 365 (ago.gov.to )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Tuvalu— Driving as a visitor (EN + AR) changed: from ~~(no driving facts)~~ to Tuvalu's Traffic Act (Cap. 50.10, section 19, 2022 Revised Edition), published on Tuvalu Legislation On-line, says a visitor to Tuvalu who drives a motor vehicle within two weeks of arrival is deemed to be duly licensed, provided the Chief of Police is satisfied that the visitor holds a licence valid in any country authorising him or her to drive such a vehicle. No official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required, or what a visitor needs to drive after the first two weeks. (tuvalu-legislation.tv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Tuvalu— Days a visitor may drive on a foreign licence changed: from ~~(none)~~ to 14 (tuvalu-legislation.tv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ukraine— Blood-alcohol limit (g/l) changed: from ~~null~~ to 0.2 (zakon.rada.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ukraine— Driving text states the national alcohol rule (EN + AR) 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. 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. 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. Ukraine's Instruction on detecting intoxication in drivers (joint Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Health No. 1452/735 of 9 November 2015) says a state of alcohol intoxication is established by a police examination with special technical means whose reading after the test is more than 0.2 per mille of alcohol in the blood; the limit shown here is that national rule, not the UK and Canadian descriptions of any alcohol as illegal. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. (zakon.rada.gov.ua )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Vanuatu— Driving as a visitor (EN + AR) changed: from ~~(no driving facts)~~ to Vanuatu's Department of Customs and Inland Revenue says individuals with a valid international driving licence are allowed to drive in Vanuatu for a period of 3 months only, and that those intending to stay in the country for more than 3 months must get a Vanuatu licence, with approval from the Police Traffic Section. No official source we could read states whether a visitor may drive on a national licence alone. (vanuatucustoms.gov.vu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Cabo Verde— Visa requirement (channel) for the 89 nationalities on the EASE visa-before-arrival list changed: from ~~embassy-visa (embassy-tourist)~~ to evisa (tourist visa requested on the online platform; embassy route also linked) (ease.gov.cv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Cabo Verde— Visa requirement (channel) for the 42 visa-required nationalities not on the EASE list changed: from ~~embassy-visa (embassy-tourist)~~ to visa-on-arrival (voa-tourist) (boe.incv.cv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Cabo Verde— New visa type: tourist visa requested on the online platform changed: from ~~(none)~~ to evisa "Visto de turismo (plataforma online)", CVE 2,500 (Portaria 40/2025 III(a)) (boe.incv.cv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Cabo Verde— Summary changed: from Cabo Verde's government lists the countries whose citizens are exempt from a visa, among them the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, China and France for 30 days and Senegal and Nigeria for 90 days. Cabo Verde's law on foreigners, as republished in 2023, says that to enter the national territory foreigners must hold a valid visa suited to the purpose of the journey, unless exempt, and that visas may be granted abroad by embassies and consular posts and in the national territory by the DEF. Its EASE portal says that from 1 January 2026 nationals of the countries on its visa-required list must obtain a visa before arrival, contacting the nearest Cabo Verde embassy; the fee schedule sets CVE 5,000 for a tourist visa granted on arrival at a border post, but no official page we could read names the nationalities that may get one. The Embassy of Cabo Verde in Washington says all foreign citizens must pre-register on EASE 5 days before departure to pay the airport security tax. to Cabo Verde's government lists the countries whose citizens are exempt from a visa, among them the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, China and France for 30 days and Senegal and Nigeria for 90 days. Cabo Verde's law on foreigners, as republished in 2023, says that to enter the national territory foreigners must hold a valid visa suited to the purpose of the journey, unless exempt, that visa applications are made through a platform on the internet, and that visas may be granted abroad by embassies and consular posts and in the national territory by the DEF. Its EASE portal says that from 1 January 2026 nationals of the countries on its list must obtain a visa before arrival, contacting the nearest Cabo Verde embassy; the fee schedule sets CVE 2,500 for a tourist visa requested on the online pre-registration platform and CVE 5,000 for a tourist visa granted on arrival at a border post. The Embassy of Cabo Verde in Washington says all foreign citizens must pre-register on EASE 5 days before departure to pay the airport security tax. (boe.incv.cv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Cabo Verde— FAQ: Do I need a visa? changed: from Cabo Verde's government lists the countries whose citizens are exempt from a visa, with the maximum stay for each: among them the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, China and France for 30 days, Senegal and Nigeria for 90 days, and Guinea-Bissau for 180 days. Cabo Verde's law on foreigners, as republished in 2023, says that to enter the national territory foreigners must hold a valid visa suited to the purpose of the journey, unless exempt, and that visas may be granted abroad by embassies and consular posts and in the national territory by the DEF. Its EASE portal says that from 1 January 2026 nationals of the countries on its visa-required list must obtain an entry visa, and a transit or airport stopover visa, before arrival, contacting the nearest Cabo Verde embassy. The fee schedule sets CVE 5,000 for a tourist visa granted on arrival at a border post, or CVE 2,500 for one requested on the EASE pre-registration platform, but no official page we could read names the nationalities that may get one. The government says citizens of exempt countries must pre-register on EASE before travelling. to Cabo Verde's government lists the countries whose citizens are exempt from a visa, with the maximum stay for each: among them the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, China and France for 30 days, Senegal and Nigeria for 90 days, and Guinea-Bissau for 180 days. Cabo Verde's law on foreigners, as republished in 2023, says that to enter the national territory foreigners must hold a valid visa suited to the purpose of the journey, unless exempt, that visa applications are made through a platform on the internet, and that visas may be granted abroad by embassies and consular posts and in the national territory by the DEF. Its EASE portal says that from 1 January 2026 nationals of the countries on its list must obtain an entry visa, and a transit or airport stopover visa, before arrival, contacting the nearest Cabo Verde embassy. The fee schedule sets CVE 2,500 for a tourist visa requested on the EASE pre-registration platform and CVE 5,000 for a tourist visa granted on arrival at a border post. The government says citizens of exempt countries must pre-register on EASE before travelling. (boe.incv.cv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Cabo Verde— Visa type name changed: from ~~Tourist visa on arrival~~ to Visto de turismo concedido à chegada (boe.incv.cv )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Cambodia— Visa requirement (channel) for 177 visa-required nationalities changed: from ~~embassy-visa (no visa type)~~ to evisa (business-evisa: Visa E), quoting "CAMBODIA E-VISA “TYPE E” IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL COUNTRIES" (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Cambodia— New visa type: Visa E (Business Visa), eVisa changed: from ~~(none)~~ to evisa, USD 35, single entry, validity 3 months, stay 1 month, processing 3 business days (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Cambodia— Summary changed: from Cambodia's eVisa portal issues the tourist visa (Visa T) online for USD 30 and a one-month stay; the UK, Canadian and Australian governments say a visa can also be obtained on arrival. Cambodia's Law on Immigration (1994), Article 8, says non-immigrant aliens must get incoming visas beforehand from the Royal Government of Cambodia, through Cambodia's diplomatic authorities or consulates. The Cambodian embassy in London's list of visa exemptions gives visa-free entry to normal passport holders of Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The e-Arrival portal says all travellers can submit the free Cambodia e-Arrival within 7 days before arrival, and the eVisa portal says all travellers are required to fill it in, even visa holders. to Cambodia's eVisa portal issues the tourist visa (Visa T) online for USD 30 and a one-month stay; the UK, Canadian and Australian governments say a visa can also be obtained on arrival. Cambodia's Law on Immigration (1994), Article 8, says non-immigrant aliens must get incoming visas beforehand from the Royal Government of Cambodia, through Cambodia's diplomatic authorities or consulates. The eVisa portal's news page says the Cambodia e-Visa "Type E" is now available for all countries; the portal lists Visa E (Business Visa) at USD 35 for a one-month stay. The Cambodian embassy in London's list of visa exemptions gives visa-free entry to normal passport holders of Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The e-Arrival portal says all travellers can submit the free Cambodia e-Arrival within 7 days before arrival, and the eVisa portal says all travellers are required to fill it in, even visa holders. (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Cambodia— FAQ: Do US citizens need a visa? changed: from Cambodia's Law on Immigration (1994), Article 8, says non-immigrant aliens must get incoming visas beforehand from the Royal Government of Cambodia, through Cambodia's diplomatic authorities or consulates. Cambodia's eVisa portal issues the tourist visa (Visa T) online for USD 30, for a one-month stay; its tourist-visa page lists Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and Myanmar under 'Visa Exemption' and does not mention the United States. Canada's travel advice says visas may only be extended once. to Cambodia's Law on Immigration (1994), Article 8, says non-immigrant aliens must get incoming visas beforehand from the Royal Government of Cambodia, through Cambodia's diplomatic authorities or consulates. Cambodia's eVisa portal issues the tourist visa (Visa T) online for USD 30, for a one-month stay; its tourist-visa page lists Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and Myanmar under 'Visa Exemption' and does not mention the United States. Its news page says the Cambodia e-Visa "Type E" is now available for all countries; the portal lists Visa E (Business Visa) at USD 35 for a one-month stay. Canada's travel advice says visas may only be extended once. (evisa.gov.kh )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026South Korea— Visa requirement for the 22 places on the K-ETA temporary exemption list changed: from ~~eta (k-eta)~~ to visa-free, validUntil 2026-12-31 (K-ETA not required during the exemption); stays unchanged, each stated by the K-ETA eligible list (k-eta.go.kr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Yemen— Visa type linked to 196 visa-required nationalities changed: from ~~embassy-visa, linked to embassy-tourist~~ to embassy-visa (Decree-Law 47/1991 art. 3), no visa type linked; note quotes "THE EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON DC IS NOT ISSUING ANY TOURIST'S VISA AT THIS TIME" (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Yemen— Summary changed: from The Embassy of Yemen in Washington sets out visa requirements for US passport holders and lists other nationalities that need a visa — among them the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Japan and Australia — asks for an invitation letter from Yemen's Department of Immigration with applications, and says it is not issuing tourist visas at this time. Canada's travel advice says Yemeni authorities do not issue visas at ports of entry. Yemen's Law No. 47 of 1991 on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners says no foreigner may enter without a valid passport endorsed with permission to enter, that entry visas are issued by the head of the immigration authority or a body the government authorizes, and that the Minister of the Interior may exempt some nationals from the entry visa on a reciprocal basis, with the Council of Ministers' approval; no official page we could read names exempted nationalities. to The Embassy of Yemen in Washington sets out visa requirements for US passport holders and lists other nationalities that need a visa — among them the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Japan and Australia — asks for an invitation letter from Yemen's Department of Immigration with applications, and says it is not issuing tourist visas at this time. Canada's travel advice says Yemeni authorities do not issue visas at ports of entry. Yemen's Law No. 47 of 1991 on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners says no foreigner may enter without a valid passport endorsed with permission to enter, that entry visas are issued by the head of the immigration authority or a body the government authorizes, and that the Minister of the Interior may exempt some nationals from the entry visa on a reciprocal basis, with the Council of Ministers' approval; no official page we could read names exempted nationalities. No official page we could read states where a tourist visa can currently be obtained. (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Yemen— FAQ: Do I need a visa? changed: from Yes, unless you are exempted: Yemen's Law No. 47 of 1991 on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners says no foreigner may enter without a valid passport endorsed with permission to enter, and lets the Minister of the Interior exempt some nationals from the entry visa on a reciprocal basis; no official page we could read names exempted nationalities. The Embassy asks for an invitation letter from Yemen's Department of Immigration with visa applications, lists Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain among the nationalities that need a visa, and says it is not issuing tourist visas at this time. Canada's travel advice says Yemeni authorities do not issue visas at ports of entry. to Yes, unless you are exempted: Yemen's Law No. 47 of 1991 on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners says no foreigner may enter without a valid passport endorsed with permission to enter, and lets the Minister of the Interior exempt some nationals from the entry visa on a reciprocal basis; no official page we could read names exempted nationalities. The Embassy asks for an invitation letter from Yemen's Department of Immigration with visa applications, lists Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain among the nationalities that need a visa, and says it is not issuing tourist visas at this time. Canada's travel advice says Yemeni authorities do not issue visas at ports of entry. No official page we could read states where a tourist visa can currently be obtained. (yemenembassy.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lesotho— Visa requirement (channel) for the 126 nationalities marked YES on the Embassy USA list changed: from ~~embassy-visa (no visa type)~~ to evisa (ls-home-affairs-visa: visa approved by Home Affairs, with a 72-hour visa-on-arrival letter) (homeaffairs.gov.ls )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Lesotho— New visa type: visa approved by Home Affairs, with a 72-hour visa-on-arrival letter changed: from ~~(none)~~ to method evisa; fee M1000 single / M2000 multiple (feeText); processing 3–5 working days (service charter; Embassy's 'maximum of ten (10) working days' recorded as conflict, hierarchy) (lesothoemb-usa.gov.ls )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Palestine— Default source for the per-nationality rule changed: from ~~https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/api/getalldata (NEED_PERMIT flag in the ETA-IL checker's JSON)~~ to https://www.gov.il/en/departments/dynamiccollectors/ashrotzarim?skip=0 … skip=200 (Israel MFA table: national passport Exempted / Required), with COGAT's Judea and Samaria entry procedure and PIBA's ETA-IL / eVisa-B2 pages (gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Palestine— Row note and quote for 193 passports changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice: "Palestine does not issue its own visas. To enter Palestine, travellers must pass through Israeli ports of entry and comply with Israeli entry requirements."~~ to COGAT procedure: "This procedure does not apply to foreigners asking to visit the Area and Israel in parallel. Such foreigners shall be handled in accordance with the procedures of the Population and Immigration Authority" (gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Palestine— Visa requirement for IR passports changed: from ~~banned~~ to unconfirmed (gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Palestine— Visa requirement for IQ passports changed: from ~~banned~~ to unconfirmed (gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Palestine— Visa requirement for LB passports changed: from ~~banned~~ to unconfirmed (gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Palestine— Visa requirement for SY passports changed: from ~~banned~~ to unconfirmed (gov.il )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Tajikistan— Row note and quote for 79 non-Canadian passports changed: from ~~Canada's travel advice: "You need pre-authorization from the Tajik government to travel to the GBAO."~~ to No row note (requirement and stay rest on the Consular Department's list; the CA row keeps Canada's advice) (consular.tj )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Turkmenistan— Row note, quote and linked visa types for 197 non-British passports changed: from UK FCDO quote ("Once you have your letter of invitation you can either apply for a visa at your nearest Embassy of Turkmenistan or purchase a visa on arrival..."); visa types tourist-visa, voa-invitation, transit-visa to State Migration Service quote (foreigners enter on the basis of a visa unless a treaty provides otherwise); visa type tourist-visa only. The GB row keeps the UK advice and all three types. (migration.gov.tm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Turkmenistan— Ordinary visa — method evidence changed: from ~~Once you have your letter of invitation you can either apply for a visa at your nearest Embassy of Turkmenistan or purchase a visa on arrival.~~ to Türkmenistanyň çäklerinden daşarda - Türkmenistanyň daşary ýurtlardaky diplomatik wekilçilikleriniň we konsullyk edaralarynyň üsti bilen ýüz tutýar. (migration.gov.tm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Afghanistan— Visa fee: the page gives several prices for this type changed: from ~~USD 40~~ to null; feeText: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the business visa fee as USD 40 to USD 300 and the visa's validity as one month to three years; it does not say which fee goes with which validity. The visa is issued against a valid business licence, a copy of the passport and supporting bank statements. (mfa.gov.af )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Andorra— Driving (Arabic): Canada's "should carry" an international driving permit changed: from ~~عليك حمل / على الكنديين حمل (must carry)~~ to ينبغي أن تحمل / ينبغي للكنديين أن يحملوا (should carry) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Argentina— Driving: licences under the 1943 Washington Convention changed: from ~~A national or international licence issued under the 1943 Washington Convention is also valid (no quote)~~ to Same, quoted; an international permit under that Convention is valid for one year from its issue (argentina.gob.ar )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belgium— Driving: blood-alcohol limit and the other limits the same law sets changed: from ~~0.5 (unconditional)~~ to 0.5; text adds the 0.2 g/l lower bound for C/D-category and passenger-carrying drivers (Art. 34 § 3) (ejustice.just.fgov.be )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belgium— Driving (Arabic): Canada's "should carry" an international driving permit changed: from ~~عليك حمل / على الكنديين حمل (must carry)~~ to ينبغي أن تحمل / ينبغي للكنديين أن يحملوا (should carry) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Belize— Visa fee: the page gives several prices for this type changed: from ~~BZD 200~~ to null; feeText: Single-entry visas are valid for 6 months: BZD 3,000 for nationals of the People's Republic of China, BZD 750 for nationals of India, Nepal, Thailand, Burma, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and BZD 200 for all other nationals. Multiple-entry visas are valid for 12 months and cost BZD 4,000, 1,000 and 300 respectively; the department says you may qualify for one if you hold a temporary status in Belize. (immigration.gov.bz )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Botswana— Tourist eVisa processing time changed: from ~~null~~ to 7-14 working days (gov.bw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Colombia— Visa fee: the page gives several prices for this type changed: from ~~USD 56~~ to null; feeText: USD 56 study fee plus a USD 82 visa fee (EUR 44 and EUR 63 in Europe and Cuba). The visa is free for Ecuadorian nationals, whose study fee is USD 30 (EUR 23 in Europe and Cuba); Japanese and Korean nationals pay only the study fee; Spanish nationals pay neither. Colombia's foreign ministry gives the visa's validity as up to one year. (cancilleria.gov.co )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Democratic Republic of the Congo— Driving (Arabic): Canada's "should carry" an international driving permit changed: from ~~عليك حمل / على الكنديين حمل (must carry)~~ to ينبغي أن تحمل / ينبغي للكنديين أن يحملوا (should carry) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Denmark— Driving: blood-alcohol limit and the other limits the same law sets changed: from ~~0.5 (unconditional)~~ to 0.5; text adds 0.20 per mille for category B drivers in their first 3 years (Færdselsloven § 53 stk. 2) (retsinformation.dk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Denmark— Driving (Arabic): Canada's "should carry" an international driving permit changed: from ~~عليك حمل / على الكنديين حمل (must carry)~~ to ينبغي أن تحمل / ينبغي للكنديين أن يحملوا (should carry) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Djibouti— Driving (Arabic): Canada's "should carry" an international driving permit changed: from ~~عليك حمل / على الكنديين حمل (must carry)~~ to ينبغي أن تحمل / ينبغي للكنديين أن يحملوا (should carry) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Dominica— Visa fee: the page gives several prices for this type changed: from ~~XCD 100~~ to null; feeText: CARICOM nationals pay EC $25.00 for less than one month or EC $50.00 for one to three months; non-CARICOM nationals pay EC $50.00 for less than one month or EC $100.00 for one to three months. Paid at the Treasury Department after the interview with the Inspector-in-Charge of Immigration. (dominica.gov.dm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ecuador— Visa fee: the page gives several prices for this type changed: from ~~USD 30~~ to null; feeText: The Foreign Ministry lists USD 50 to apply ("Solicitud de visa") and USD 30 when the visa is granted ("Otorgamiento de visa"), and says no VAT is charged. (gob.ec )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Egypt— Driving (Arabic): Canada's "should carry" an international driving permit changed: from ~~عليك حمل / على الكنديين حمل (must carry)~~ to ينبغي أن تحمل / ينبغي للكنديين أن يحملوا (should carry) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Egypt— Visa fee: the page gives several prices for this type changed: from ~~USD 32~~ to null; feeText: The Egyptian Consulate in Washington lists USD 32 for a single-entry visa and USD 67 for a multiple-entry visa, for which the applicant has to provide a ticket reflecting multiple entry into the country; it says the fees for UK, Canadian, Zimbabwean and Nigerian passport holders are on a separate list. The consulate says this procedure is for non-American passport holders except for the countries on its pre-approval list. (egyptembassy.net )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Gabon— Visa fee: the page gives several prices for this type changed: from ~~EUR 70~~ to null; feeText: The DGDI says that from one to three months single entry the cost is EUR 70 or XAF 45,000 plus EUR 15 as a file processing fee, and that payments are made on arrival at the delivery of the e-visa sticker. It says the e-visa may be extended at its visa department in Libreville: a one-month visa for two months and a two-month visa for one month; a three-month visa is not extended. It says the application processing time is 72 hours after receipt and cannot be shorter. (evisa.dgdi.ga )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Gabon— Visa fee: the page gives several prices for this type changed: from ~~EUR 185~~ to null; feeText: The DGDI says six months with multiple entries costs EUR 185 or XAF 120,000 plus EUR 15 as a file processing fee, and that payments are made on arrival at the delivery of the e-visa sticker. It says the application processing time is 72 hours after receipt and cannot be shorter. (evisa.dgdi.ga )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Greece— Seasonal-worker national visa (E.5): stay changed: from ~~365~~ to 180 (mfa.gr )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Haiti— Driving (Arabic): Canada's "should carry" an international driving permit changed: from ~~عليك حمل / على الكنديين حمل (must carry)~~ to ينبغي أن تحمل / ينبغي للكنديين أن يحملوا (should carry) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Hungary— Driving: licences from other EEA states changed: from ~~(not stated; text implied the one-year limit for every convention-country licence)~~ to A licence issued in another EEA state need not be exchanged and entitles its holder to drive within its validity (Decree 326/2011 §17(5)) (njt.jog.gov.hu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Ireland— Visa fee: the page gives several prices for this type changed: from ~~EUR 60~~ to null; feeText: €60 for single entry, €100 for multiple entry; some applicants are exempt from the visa fee. Apply online through AVATS, then follow the Summary Application Form's instructions on where to submit your documents. The Immigration Service says applicants can expect a decision within approximately 8 weeks from the date the application was received at the visa office, embassy or consulate. (irishimmigration.ie )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Israel— Driving (Arabic): Canada's IDP advice rendered as 'should', not 'must' changed: from ~~وإن عليك حمل رخصة قيادة دولية~~ to وإنه ينبغي أن تحمل رخصة قيادة دولية (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Italy— Driving: blood-alcohol limit and the other limits the same law sets changed: from ~~0.5 (unconditional)~~ to 0.5; text adds art. 186-bis (zero for drivers under 21, first 3 years of a B licence, professional and heavy-vehicle drivers); art. 186-bis cited (normattiva.it )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jamaica— Driving: blood-alcohol limit and the other limits the same law sets changed: from ~~0.8 (unconditional)~~ to 0.8; text adds the 10 micrograms/100 ml breath limit for learner-permit holders and first-year licence holders (ss. 24, 27) (japarliament.gov.jm )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Jordan— Driving (Arabic): Canada's "should carry" an international driving permit changed: from ~~عليك حمل / على الكنديين حمل (must carry)~~ to ينبغي أن تحمل / ينبغي للكنديين أن يحملوا (should carry) (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026Kosovo— Driving: blood-alcohol limit and the other limits the same law sets changed: from ~~0.5 for categories A1-AM~~ to 0.5; text adds Art. 233(1): no alcohol for C/D drivers, instructors, new drivers and professional B drivers (kosovopolice.com )(opens in a new tab)