Data updates: October 2026
32,690 changes logged in October 2026. page 82 of 327.
- Oct 9, 2026Japan— Transit visa fee notes changed: from
Since 1 July 2026 Japan's consular fee order no longer sets a separate transit-visa fee (it was about 700 yen); a single-entry visa costs about 15,000 yen, collected in local currency. Needed only by visa-required nationals who pass through immigration; airside transit does not require a visa. MOFA says a single-entry visa is valid for three months and is processed in 5 working days from the day after the application is received (longer if it is referred to Tokyo).to Since 1 July 2026 Japan's consular fee order no longer sets a separate transit-visa fee (it was about 700 yen); a single-entry visa costs about 15,000 yen, collected in local currency. MOFA says a single-entry visa is valid for three months and is processed in 5 working days from the day after the application is received (longer if it is referred to Tokyo). (laws.e-gov.go.jp )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Japan— Multiple-entry visa fee notes changed: from
Collected in local currency at the embassy. Granted subject to travel history and financial standing; valid for one to five years, used any number of times. Standard processing is 5 working days from the day after the application is received, longer if referred to Tokyo. The Immigration Services Agency gives a Temporary Visitor a period of stay of 90, 30 or 15 days.to Collected in local currency at the embassy. Valid for one to five years and can be used any number of times. Standard processing is 5 working days from the day after the application is received, longer if referred to Tokyo. The Immigration Services Agency gives a Temporary Visitor a period of stay of 90, 30 or 15 days. (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Japan— Tip: medications changed: from
Canada's travel advice says Japan bans some medications that are common elsewhere, including Adderall, amphetamines, codeine and pseudoephedrine, even with a prescription.to Canada's travel advice says Japan bans some medications, including Adderall, amphetamines, codeine and pseudoephedrine, even with a prescription. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Japan— Source also stating the claim changed: from
(none)to https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/procedure/validity.html (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Japan— Source also stating the claim changed: from
(none)to https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/procedure/pagewe_000001_00391.html (mofa.go.jp )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Japan— Source also stating the claim changed: from
(none)to https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/japan (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Japan— Source also stating the claim changed: from
(none)to https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/japan (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Japan— Source also stating the claim changed: from
(none)to https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/japan/ (cia.gov )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Jordan— clause corrected changed: from
or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge(?! and)to or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt (international.visitjordan.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Jordan— Israel passport note changed: from
Israeli citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Amman airport and at the northern and southern land crossings, but not at the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge — arrange a visa in advance if crossing there.to Not on the Ministry of Interior's list of nationalities that need prior approval. The Jordan Tourism Board says unrestricted nationalities can get a visa at Queen Alia International Airport or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt, valid for one month and extendable at any police station. (international.visitjordan.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Jordan— alsoStatedOn added changed: from
to LY row + MOI news of 27 Oct 2024 (the decision quoted in the note) (international.visitjordan.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— eVisa fee notes changed: from
The Foreign Ministry's e-visa page gives a consular fee of US$60 for the single-entry tourist eVisa (US$80 for business and medical eVisas). The same page says an eVisa is issued on an invitation from the Kazakh side, that paid consular fees are not refundable, that you may enter and leave Kazakhstan on an eVisa only through the international airports it names as Nur-Sultan and Almaty, and that you must carry a printed copy of the eVisa at the border and during your stay. The Visa-Migration Portal's application page adds that eVisas are not issued to foreigners travelling with children.to The Foreign Ministry's e-visa page gives a consular fee of US$60 for the single-entry tourist eVisa (US$80 for business and medical eVisas). The same page says an eVisa is issued on an invitation from the Kazakh side, that paid consular fees are not refundable, that you may enter and leave Kazakhstan on an eVisa only through the international airports it names as Nur-Sultan and Almaty, and that you must carry a printed copy of the eVisa at the border and during your stay. It also says an eVisa is valid only for its recipient and does not cover accompanying persons. (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kazakhstan— Source also stating the claim changed: from
(none)to https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-washington/press/news/details/1145561?lang=en (gov.kz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kenya— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://etakenya.go.ke/eligibility (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kenya— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://etakenya.go.ke/eligibility (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kenya— eTA — fee notes changed: from
Every traveller needs one, including infants and children.to Travellers who are not exempt need one, including infants and children. (etakenya.go.ke )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— Short-stay (C) visa fee note changed: from
Holders of diplomatic and official passports are exempt.to (deleted) (ambasadat.net )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— Also stated on changed: from
(none)to https://gzk.rks-gov.net/ActDocumentDetail.aspx?ActID=16333 (gzk.rks-gov.net )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— Also stated on changed: from
(none)to https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/schengen-area_en (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kosovo— Also stated on changed: from
(none)to https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/850/oj/eng (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kuwait— alsoStatedOn added changed: from
to countryFacts.safety + gov.uk safety-and-security (violent crime rare) (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— Afghanistan row note changed: from
A visa is required: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' e-Visa portal shows no visa-free regime for this passport. Visa applications are made online at evisa.e-gov.kg.to A visa is required: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' e-Visa portal shows no visa-free regime for this passport. (evisa.e-gov.kg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— Summary changed: from
Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal lists visa-free stays of up to 30 days for many nationalities, including EU states, the UK and the US, and up to 90 days or longer for several neighbouring and Eurasian Economic Union states; other travellers apply for a visa through the official e-Visa portal.to Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal lists visa-free stays of up to 30 days for many nationalities, including EU states, the UK and the US. The Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens gives longer visa-free stays to some: up to 90 days in every 180 for Eurasian Economic Union citizens and for Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Mongolia and Moldova, up to 60 days in every 120 for Uzbekistan, and up to 180 days in every 360 for six Gulf states. Other nationalities on the portal, except Afghanistan, can apply for a Tourist e-Visa there. (cbd.minjust.gov.kg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— FAQ: do I need a visa changed: from
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' e-Visa portal lists visa-free stays of up to 30 days for many nationalities, including EU states, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and Japan; Gulf states' citizens get up to 180 days in every 360, and several neighbouring states' citizens up to 90 days or more. Other travellers apply for a visa online at evisa.e-gov.kg.to The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' e-Visa portal lists visa-free stays of up to 30 days for many nationalities, including EU states, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and Japan; under the Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens, citizens of six Gulf states get up to 180 days in every 360, citizens of Eurasian Economic Union states and of Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Mongolia and Moldova up to 90 days in every 180, and Uzbek citizens up to 60 days in every 120. Other nationalities on the portal, except Afghanistan, apply for a visa online at evisa.e-gov.kg. (cbd.minjust.gov.kg )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— Cash declaration threshold changed: from
Cash of US$10,000 or more (or the equivalent) must be declared under Eurasian Economic Union rules.to Under Eurasian Economic Union rules, cash and traveller's cheques worth more than US$10,000 in total must be declared on a passenger customs declaration, according to Belarus's State Customs Committee. (customs.gov.by )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Kyrgyzstan— alsoStatedOn added changed: from
(none)to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/entry-requirements ; https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/safety-and-security ; https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-1&chapter=11 (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Laos— Visa-free group changed: from
fellow ASEAN nationals / ASEAN nationals enter visa-freeto nationals of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam (30 days) and Myanmar (14) (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Laos— Extension: where changed: from
at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane or a provincial immigration officeto at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Laos— LDIF: replaces paper cards changed: from
At those four checkpoints it replaces the paper arrival and departure cards.to (deleted) (immigration.gov.la )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Laos— Safety: Bokeo changed: from
and urges extreme caution in Bokeo Province near the Golden Triangleto (deleted) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Laos— Driving: national rules changed: from
... are set by national road law and have not been checked for Laos yet.to 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. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— EFTA row notes: 'equivalent to EU citizens' changed: from
EFTA citizens enjoy free movement equivalent to EU citizens.to No visa needed: EU free-movement rules apply to Icelandic, Liechtenstein and Norwegian citizens through the EEA Agreement and to Swiss citizens through the EU–Swiss free movement agreement. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— Driving: unsourced statement about national road law changed: from
Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Latvia yet.to (deleted) (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— Citation added (audit #12 side note / #37) changed: from
to ETIAS FAQ (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— Citation added changed: from
to Schengen Borders Code Art 6 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— Citations added changed: from
to Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500; Commission press release mex_25_2635 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— Citations added changed: from
to Latvian MFA processing page; EUR-Lex visa waiver summary (mfa.gov.lv )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lebanon— Travel insurance changed: from
Not required for a visa on arrival or an individual tourist visa.to General Security does not list insurance among the documents for a visa on arrival or an individual tourist visa. (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lebanon— Also stated on changed: from
(none)to https://www.general-security.gov.lb/ar/posts/38 (general-security.gov.lb )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— FAQ — yellow fever changed: from
Lesotho itself does not require one (WHO).to Lesotho itself does not require one, according to WHO's country list; Australia's Smartraveller and Italy's foreign ministry say travellers arriving from a yellow fever country need a certificate. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— Driving — national rule changed: from
Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Lesotho yet.to 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. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— Driving — 1968 Vienna Convention changed: from
to UN Treaty Collection XI-B-19 (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— Safety — FCDO crime and road claims changed: from
to gov.uk Lesotho safety and security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— Languages — archived Factbook copy changed: from
https://web.archive.org/web/20251006143644/https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/page-data/countries/lesotho/page-data.jsonto https://web.archive.org/web/20251010062635/https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/page-data/countries/lesotho/page-data.json (web.archive.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— Service charter re-read changed: from
2026-10-02to 2026-10-09 (gov.ls )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liberia— Also stated on changed: from
(none)to https://www.ecowas.int/burkina-faso-mali-and-nigers-withdrawal-from-ecowas-is-now-a-reality/ (ecowas.int )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Libya— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/libya/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Libya— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://back.evisa.gov.ly/api/v1/countries (back.evisa.gov.ly )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— EFTA passport rows — notes changed: from
EFTA citizens enjoy free movement equivalent to EU citizens.to Free movement: EFTA citizens need no visa. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/what-you-need-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/what-etias (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://www.regierung.li/files/medienarchiv/0_631_112_08_10_2020_en_rev_.pdf (regierung.li )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/liechtenstein (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— EFTA passport rows — notes changed: from
EFTA citizens enjoy free movement equivalent to EU citizens.to Free movement: EFTA citizens need no visa. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/what-you-need-apply (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/what-etias (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Schengen visa — fee notes changed: from
Fee set EU-wide since June 11, 2024.to Fee set EU-wide by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32024R1415 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32022D1500 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lithuania/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/lithuania (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/lithuania (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lithuania/entry-requirements (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_25_2635 (ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— EFTA rows: note reworded to what the cited agreements state changed: from
EFTA citizens enjoy free movement equivalent to EU citizens.to Free movement: EFTA citizens need no visa. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Count of visa-exempt nationalities corrected changed: from
the 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025)to the 63 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) whose exemption is in force (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Official page added that states the text changed: from
(none)to https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32022D1500 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Unsupported clause removed changed: from
Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. Fee set EU-wide since June 11, 2024.to Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Unsupported clause removed changed: from
Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply.to Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500). (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Official page added that states the text changed: from
(none)to https://travel-europe.europa.eu/en/etias/faq (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Official page added that states the text changed: from
(none)to https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/transport/transports-commun/gratuite-transports/circulation-transports-publics.html (guichet.public.lu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Official page added that states the text changed: from
(none)to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/luxembourg/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Macau— Limit of stay corrected to the Public Security Police wording changed: from
Visa-free for up to 90 days.to Visa-free for up to 3 months. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Macau— Unsupported clause removed changed: from
Eligible for a visa on arrival (MOP 200, 30 days) at Macao's border checkpoints. Macao and Angola signed a mutual visa-exemption agreement on 4 September 2026 (stays of up to 30 days), but it is not yet in force; the date it takes effect will be announced.to Eligible for a visa on arrival (MOP 200, 30 days) at Macao's border checkpoints. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Macau— Unsupported clause removed changed: from
Arriving travelers carrying cash or bearer negotiable instruments (traveler's checks, cheques, money orders) worth MOP 120,000 (about USD 15,000) or more must declare them to customs and use the red channel. On departure, declare truthfully if a customs officer asks. Transit passengers are exempt.to Arriving travelers carrying cash or bearer negotiable instruments (traveler's checks, cheques, money orders) worth MOP 120,000 or more must declare them to customs and use the red channel. On departure, declare truthfully if a customs officer asks. Transit passengers are exempt. (customs.gov.mo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Macau— Taiwan row note reduced to what the Public Security Police states changed: from
Taiwan residents enter with a valid Taiwan travel document for up to 30 days.to Macao's Public Security Police says Taiwan residents can go through immigration with the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents ("Taiwan Compatriot Permit"), a travel document issued by the People's Republic of China whose holders it exempts from a visa; its general limit of stay for visa-exempt holders of a valid passport or travel document is 30 days. It does not state a rule for Taiwan passports. (gov.mo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Macau— Official page added that states the text changed: from
(none)to https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/travelessential/useful-info/what-you-need-to-know-about-typhoon-season (macaotourism.gov.mo )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Madagascar— Also stated on changed: from
(none)to https://evisamada-mg.com/en/info/faq (evisamada-mg.com )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malawi— FAQ: lake swimming changed: from
TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC) says there is a risk of schistosomiasis (bilharzia) in Malawi and advises all travellers to avoid wading, swimming or bathing in fresh water, which includes Lake Malawi.to TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC) says there is a risk of schistosomiasis (bilharzia) in Malawi and advises all travellers to avoid wading, swimming or bathing in fresh water. (travelhealthpro.org.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malawi— Source also stating the claim changed: from
(none)to https://www.evisa.gov.mw/ (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malawi— Source also stating the claim changed: from
(none)to https://www.evisa.gov.mw/Faq (evisa.gov.mw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malawi— Source also stating the claim changed: from
(none)to https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/136/malawi (travelhealthpro.org.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Singapore passport — notes changed: from
The MDAC is also required.to Singapore citizens are exempt from the MDAC. (imigresen-online.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Summary changed: from
requires foreign visitors to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC),to requires foreign visitors, except Singapore citizens, diplomatic and official passport holders and some residents and border-pass holders, to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), (imigresen-online.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— MDAC — text changed: from
(MDAC) at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my.to (MDAC) at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my; it exempts Singapore citizens, diplomatic and official passport holders, Malaysian permanent residents and long-term pass holders, and holders of certain Brunei, Thai and Indonesian border documents. (imigresen-online.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main (imigresen-online.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main (imigresen-online.imi.gov.my )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Source — also stated on changed: from
to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malaysia/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Maldives— best time to visit changed: from
No official source we could read gives a best time to visit the Maldives. The CIA World Factbook describes a dry northeast monsoon from November to March and a rainy southwest monsoon from June to August; Canada's travel advice instead says the rainy season runs from November to April in the northeast and from May to October in the southwest.to No official source we could read gives a best time to visit the Maldives. Canada's travel advice says the rainy (monsoon) season runs from November to April in the northeast and from May to October in the southwest. (cia.gov )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Maldives— best-time source changed: from
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/maldives/to https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/maldives (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Maldives— safety text attribution changed: from
Crime is low on the resort islands, but petty theft happens — do not leave things unattended on the beach or in unlocked rooms. Outside the resorts there is gang-related violence, including knife crime, mainly in Malé and Hulhumalé; avoid empty roads on foot after dark. Strong tidal currents can drag swimmers away from the shore and cause drownings, so ask resort staff where it is safe to swim.to The UK Foreign Office says crime is low on the resort islands, but petty theft happens — do not leave things unattended on the beach or in unlocked rooms. It says that outside the resorts there is gang-related violence, including knife crime, mainly in Malé and Hulhumalé, and advises avoiding empty roads on foot after dark. It warns that strong tidal currents can drag swimmers away from the shore and cause drownings, so ask resort staff where it is safe to swim. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Mali— Entry requirement changed: from
freedom-of-movementto visa-free (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Mali— Entry requirement changed: from
freedom-of-movementto visa-free (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Mali— Page that states the ECOWAS withdrawal added changed: from
to https://www.ecowas.int/burkina-faso-mali-and-nigers-withdrawal-from-ecowas-is-now-a-reality/ (ecowas.int )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Mali— Page that states the photography tip added changed: from
to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mali/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malta— EFTA rows: note reworded to what the cited agreements state changed: from
EFTA citizens enjoy free movement equivalent to EU citizens.to Free movement: EFTA citizens need no visa. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malta— Count of visa-exempt nationalities corrected changed: from
the 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025)to the 63 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) whose exemption is in force (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malta— Official page added that states the text changed: from
(none)to https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32022D1500 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malta— Unsupported clause removed changed: from
Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. Fee set EU-wide since June 11, 2024.to Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malta— Unsupported clause removed changed: from
Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply.to Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500). (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)