Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Panama— Customs note changed: from The UK Foreign Office says there are strict rules on goods you can take into or out of Panama, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. You must complete an immigration and customs declaration form on entry. to The UK Foreign Office says there are strict rules on goods you can take into or out of Panama, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— Safety changed: from Canada's travel advice says to take normal security precautions in Panama, to exercise a high degree of caution in Colón Province and parts of San Miguelito and Panama City because of high levels of crime, and to avoid all travel south of Metetí in Darién Province to the Colombian border. The UK Foreign Office says foreign nationals and Panamanians have been victims of violent crime, kidnapping and murder in the area bordering Colombia. to Canada's travel advice says to take normal security precautions in Panama, to exercise a high degree of caution in Colón Province and parts of San Miguelito and Panama City because of high levels of crime, and to avoid all travel south of Metetí in Darién Province to the Colombian border. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— Darién tip changed: from Canada's travel advice says to avoid all travel south of Metetí in Darién Province to the Colombian border because of extremely high levels of violent crime. The UK Foreign Office warns of a risk of violence, kidnapping and murder in the border area with Colombia. to Canada's travel advice says to avoid all travel south of Metetí in Darién Province to the Colombian border because of extremely high levels of violent crime. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— FAQ: do I need a visa changed: from For most travelers, no. Panama waives visas for the 114 nationalities marked as not needing a visa on the National Immigration Service's ordinary-passport list (as of 2 October 2026), including all EU and Schengen states, the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel and most of South and Central America — tourists may stay up to 90 days. Everyone else needs a stamped visa from a consulate, or an authorized visa cleared in advance if their nationality is on Panama's restricted list. to For most travelers, no. Panama waives visas for the 114 nationalities marked as not needing a visa on the National Immigration Service's ordinary-passport list (as of 2 October 2026), including all EU and Schengen states, the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel and most of South and Central America — tourists may stay up to 90 days. The nationalities the list marks as needing a visa must get a tourist visa, applied for abroad or at the National Immigration Service in Panama. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— FAQ: extension changed: from Visa-exempt visitors may stay up to 90 days — the limit Panama's immigration law (Decreto Ley 3 of 2008, art. 16) sets for tourists, unless an international agreement provides otherwise. If you were granted fewer than 90 days, you can apply to the Servicio Nacional de Migración before they run out for an extension up to a maximum stay of 90 days. to Visa-exempt visitors may stay up to 90 days — the limit Panama's immigration law (Decreto Ley 3 of 2008, art. 16) sets for tourists, unless an international agreement provides otherwise. A tourist granted a visa for fewer than 90 days can apply to the Servicio Nacional de Migración, before it expires, for an extension up to a maximum stay of 90 days. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— FAQ: proof of funds changed: from Yes. Panama's migration service requires proof of economic solvency consistent with your declared stay and never less than B/.500 (USD 500), alongside a confirmed reservation to leave the country within the permitted period. Children under 18 do not need to show funds. to Yes. Panama's migration service requires proof of economic solvency consistent with your declared stay and never less than B/.500, alongside a confirmed reservation to leave the country within the permitted period. Children under 18 do not need to show funds. (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— FAQ: stamped vs authorized visa changed: from A stamped visa (visa estampada) is issued by a Panamanian consulate. An authorized visa (visa autorizada) applies to a restricted list of nationalities and must first be approved by the National Immigration Service in Panama. Panama does not publish processing times for either. to (deleted) (migracion.gob.pa )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— Requirement (Easy Visitor Permit eligibility) changed: from embassy-visa; Not on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list: ICSA's Visitor Visa page says travellers who are not eligible for a visa on arrival apply for a visitor visa (in most circumstances single entry, 60 days) on the paper Application for Entry Permit form before travel. ICSA's Visa Information Guide says visitor-visa applications are submitted online. to evisa; ICSA's eVisa portal lists this passport as eligible for the 60-day Easy Visitor Permit, applied for online before travel (no visa fee; USD 50 eVisa fee). The passport is not on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list, and ICSA's Visitor Visa page says travellers not eligible for a visa on arrival use the paper visitor-visa form. (evisa.ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— UAE row — Easy Visitor Permit changed: from On the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority's visa-on-arrival list, so a visitor visa can be issued on arrival. You can instead apply online in advance for the Easy Visitor Permit (no visa fee; USD 50 eVisa fee). to On the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority's visa-on-arrival list, so a visitor visa can be issued on arrival. (evisa.ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— Summary — Easy Visitor Permit changed: from ~~— whose citizens can instead apply online in advance for a 60-day Easy Visitor Permit (no visa fee, USD 50 eVisa fee). Other nationalities~~ to —, and ICSA's eVisa portal lists the passports eligible for a 60-day Easy Visitor Permit applied for online in advance (no visa fee, USD 50 eVisa fee), among them the US, New Zealand, the EU states and most of the visa-on-arrival countries. Other nationalities (evisa.ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— FAQ — Easy Visitor Permit changed: from The same visa-on-arrival nationalities can apply online in advance for the 60-day Easy Visitor Permit (no visa fee, USD 50 eVisa fee); everyone else, including US, Australian, New Zealand and EU citizens, applies for a visitor visa before travel. to ICSA's eVisa portal lists the passports eligible for the 60-day Easy Visitor Permit, applied for online in advance (no visa fee, USD 50 eVisa fee), among them the US, New Zealand and the EU states; other nationalities, including Australians, apply for a visitor visa before travel. (evisa.ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— FAQ — eVisa eligibility changed: from ~~Other nationalities use the paper visitor-visa form.~~ to The eVisa portal's own Easy Visitor Permit page lists the eligible passports, among them the US, New Zealand and the EU states; other nationalities use the paper visitor-visa form. (evisa.ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— Tip — eVisa eligibility changed: from ~~If your nationality is on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list, you can apply for the Easy Visitor Permit through the official eVisa portal;~~ to If your passport is on the eVisa portal's Easy Visitor Permit list, which includes the US, New Zealand, the EU states and most visa-on-arrival countries, you can apply for the permit through the official eVisa portal; (evisa.ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— FAQ — vaccinations changed: from ~~Nothing else is compulsory.~~ to No official source we could read lists any other compulsory vaccination. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— Tourist eVisa — letter changed: from ~~Addressed to the Chief Migration Officer, giving the purpose of the visit, the sites to be visited, accommodation and contact details.~~ to ICSA's Visa Information Guide lists a request letter from the applicant. (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— Digital Arrival Card changed: from to ICSA notice; PNGDAC portal (ica.gov.pg )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— Driving — 1968 Vienna Convention changed: from to UN Treaty Collection XI-B-19 (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— Safety, security tips and flights — FCDO changed: from to gov.uk PNG safety and security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Visa-free rows: extension changed: from ~~can grant one extension before the stay expires.~~ to can grant one extension, for no longer than the period first granted. (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Stay extension: where and when to apply changed: from ~~Apply at the directorate's central or documentation office before your permitted stay ends.~~ to (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— FAQ extend stay: where and when to apply changed: from ~~; apply at its central or documentation office before your permitted stay ends.~~ to . (migraciones.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— FAQ eVisa changed: from ~~No electronic visa is issued.~~ to No official page we read describes an electronic visa. (www2.mre.gov.py )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— 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 Paraguay 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, 2026Paraguay— Page that states the claim added as alsoStatedOn changed: from to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/entry-requirements (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Page that states the claim added as alsoStatedOn changed: from to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/entry-requirements (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Summary: stay rules and China/India condition changed: from Peru grants visa-free entry to citizens of the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, Australia, Japan and most of the Americas — 90 days, extendable once by 90 days within a year, for most of them, and 90 days in any 180 for EU and Schengen-area passports — records arrivals by air digitally, and lets Chinese and Indian citizens who hold a valid US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa enter without a Peruvian visa. to Peru grants visa-free entry to citizens of the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, Australia, Japan and most of the Americas — 90 days, extendable once by 90 days within a year, for most of them, and 90 days in any 180 for EU and Schengen-area passports other than Ireland's — records arrivals by air digitally, and lets Chinese and Indian citizens who hold a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months, or permanent residence in one of those countries, enter without a Peruvian visa. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— FAQ: how long can I stay changed: from It depends on your passport. Most visa-exempt visitors get 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry; EU and Schengen-area passports (and those of Georgia, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine) get 90 days in any 180-day period; Mexico, El Salvador and Qatar get 183 days, Barbados, Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama 90 days, and the Dominican Republic 60 days, none of them extendable. to It depends on your passport. Most visa-exempt visitors get 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry; EU and Schengen-area passports other than Ireland's (and those of Georgia, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine) get 90 days in any 180-day period; Mexico, El Salvador and Qatar get 183 days, Barbados, Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama 90 days, and the Dominican Republic 60 days, none of them extendable. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— FAQ: China/India changed: from Normally yes — a consular tourist visa. However, Chinese and Indian citizens holding a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months (or permanent residence in those places) can enter Peru without a Peruvian visa for tourism or business, for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. to Yes, a consular tourist visa, unless you meet the following condition: as a Chinese or Indian citizen holding a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months (or permanent residence in those places) you can enter Peru without a Peruvian visa for tourism or business, for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— China/India row wording changed: from Consular tourist visa normally required — BUT Chinese citizens holding a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months (or permanent residence there) can enter Peru visa-free for tourism or business for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. to A consular tourist visa is required, except that Chinese citizens holding a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months, or permanent residence in one of those countries, can enter Peru visa-free for tourism or business for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— China/India row wording changed: from Consular tourist visa normally required — BUT Indian citizens holding a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months (or permanent residence there) can enter Peru visa-free for tourism or business for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. to A consular tourist visa is required, except that Indian citizens holding a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months, or permanent residence in one of those countries, can enter Peru visa-free for tourism or business for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Turkey: legal basis changed: from ~~Visa-free for tourism under the bilateral agreement for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted from first entry.~~ to Visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted from first entry. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Mercosur/Andean rows: ID card and legal basis changed: from Visa-free under the Mercosur/Andean agreements — nationals can enter with just their national ID card and stay up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry. | BR: Visa-free — Brazilians can enter with just their national ID card under the Mercosur/Andean agreements and stay up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry. to Visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry. Migraciones says citizens of the Andean Community and Mercosur can enter with their national ID card. (gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Chile row: ID card changed: from ~~Visa-free under the Mercosur/Andean agreements — nationals can enter with just their national ID card and stay up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry.~~ to Visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days within 365 days of first entry. (cdn.www.gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Yellow fever changed: from Not required for entry, but Peru's health ministry says travellers heading to jungle areas should be vaccinated at least 10 days before the trip. The endemic areas are the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas (Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado, Tarapoto) and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco, Huánuco, Pasco and Puno — Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail are excluded. to WHO lists no yellow fever requirement at entry to Peru; Peru's health ministry says travellers heading to jungle areas should be vaccinated at least 10 days before the trip. The endemic areas are the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco, Huánuco, Pasco and Puno — Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail are excluded. (cdn.who.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— FAQ: yellow fever changed: from Not for Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail, which Peru's health ministry excludes. It recommends vaccination at least 10 days before travel to jungle areas: the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas (Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado, Tarapoto) and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco region, Huánuco, Pasco and Puno. to Not for Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail, which Peru's health ministry excludes. It recommends vaccination at least 10 days before travel to jungle areas: the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco region, Huánuco, Pasco and Puno. (gob.pe )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Driving: Geneva 1949 party status changed: from ~~(none)~~ to UN Treaty Collection XI-B-1 (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Summary changed: from ~~requires every arriving traveler to register on the free eTravel platform~~ to requires arriving travellers, except foreign diplomats, 9(e) visa holders and holders of diplomatic or official passports, to register on the free eTravel platform (etravel.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— eTravel — text changed: from ~~Every traveler arriving in the Philippines (foreigners and Filipinos alike) must register~~ to Travellers arriving in the Philippines (foreigners and Filipinos alike), except foreign diplomats and dignitaries, 9(e) visa holders and holders of diplomatic or official passports, must register (etravel.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— FAQ — US citizens changed: from ~~Everyone must also register on eTravel within 72 hours before arrival.~~ to US citizens must also register on eTravel within 72 hours before arrival. (etravel.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— FAQ — what is eTravel changed: from ~~Every arriving traveler — foreign or Filipino — must complete it~~ to Arriving travellers — foreign or Filipino — must complete it, except foreign diplomats and dignitaries, 9(e) visa holders and holders of diplomatic or official passports, (etravel.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Source — also stated on changed: from to https://evisa.gov.ph/page/faqs (evisa.gov.ph )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Summary changed: from Poland is part of the EU and the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa costing €90. to Poland is part of the EU and the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries whose exemption on the EU's visa-exempt list is in force can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa costing €90 for adults. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— EFTA rows changed: from ~~EFTA citizens enjoy free movement equivalent to EU citizens.~~ to Poland's Interior Ministry applies its entry rules for EU citizens to nationals of EEA states and Switzerland: they may enter on a valid travel document or another valid document confirming their identity and citizenship. (gov.pl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Ukraine: ETIAS sentence changed: from ~~Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period.~~ to Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. The EU's official ETIAS website lists this country or territory among those whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorization; ETIAS is not yet in operation. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— ETIAS fee notes: where stated changed: from ~~(none)~~ to what-you-need-apply; what-etias (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Russia visa fee notes: where stated changed: from ~~(none)~~ to Visa Code; Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Driving: Geneva 1949 party status changed: from ~~(none)~~ to UN Treaty Collection XI-B-1 (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Summary: visa-exempt count changed: from Portugal is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the 64 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa costing €90. Long-stay options include the D7 passive-income visa and the D8 digital nomad visa. to Portugal is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the 63 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa costing €90. Long-stay options include the D7 passive-income visa and the D8 digital nomad visa. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Summary: visa fee changed: from Portugal is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the 63 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa costing €90. Long-stay options include the D7 passive-income visa and the D8 digital nomad visa. to Portugal is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the 63 countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (general fee €90). Long-stay options include the D7 passive-income visa and the D8 digital nomad visa. (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— FAQ: Schengen visa cost changed: from ~~The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11. It allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries.~~ to The general Schengen short-stay visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11. It allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Row note (CH, IS, LI, NO) changed: from ~~EFTA citizens enjoy free movement equivalent to EU citizens.~~ to EFTA citizens can enter with a valid identity card or passport, and no entry visa may be required of them. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— D7 fee notes changed: from ~~For retirees and holders of passive income (pensions, rents, dividends) of at least the Portuguese minimum wage (€920/month in 2026, updated annually).~~ to For retirees and holders of passive income (pensions, rents, dividends) of at least the Portuguese minimum wage (€920/month in 2026). (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— D8 fee notes changed: from ~~For remote workers employed by non-Portuguese companies; income requirement of four times the Portuguese minimum wage (€3,680/month in 2026, updated annually).~~ to For remote workers employed by non-Portuguese companies; income requirement of four times the Portuguese minimum wage (€3,680/month in 2026). (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— FAQ: D7 income changed: from The D7 requires stable passive income (pension, rents, dividends) of at least the Portuguese minimum wage — €920 per month in 2026, updated annually. The visa fee is €110 and the visa leads to a residence permit. to The D7 requires stable passive income (pension, rents, dividends) of at least the Portuguese minimum wage — €920 per month in 2026. The visa fee is €110 and the visa leads to a residence permit. (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Work visa fee notes changed: from ~~Requires an employment contract or promise of employment in Portugal before the visa application.~~ to Requires an employment contract, a promise of employment or a demonstration of interest from an employer in Portugal. (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Source also stating the claim changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/means-of-subsistence (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Source also stating the claim changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/residency (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Source also stating the claim changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/general-information/fees (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Source also stating the claim changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32022D1500 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Source also stating the claim changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Source also stating the claim changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/portugal (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Summary changed: from Qatar Tourism says citizens of 102 nationalities are eligible for free visa-free entry (formerly called visa on arrival), including the US, UK, EU states and much of Asia and Latin America, and that the remaining nationalities apply for a tourist visa through the official Hayya platform for QAR 100. to Qatar Tourism says 102 nationalities, including the UK and EU states, are eligible for visa-free entry, while others obtain an e-visa through the official Hayya platform or, for some nationalities, a visa on arrival for QAR 100; US citizens receive a multiple-entry visa issued on Hayya for QAR 76. (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Travel insurance — text changed: from ~~Not required for visits of up to 30 days, though Qatar recommends health insurance for all visitors and sells it on arrival.~~ to No official source we could read requires insurance for visits of 30 days or less. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Paris embassy statements changed: from to ambacongofr.org visas page (ambacongofr.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Safety — FCDO safety page changed: from to gov.uk Congo safety and security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— Driving — 1968 Vienna Convention changed: from to UN Treaty Collection XI-B-19 (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— 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 Republic of the Congo 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, 2026Romania— Long-stay visa (D) description changed: from ~~For stays over 90 days — work, study, family reunification and other long-stay purposes; converted into a residence permit after arrival.~~ to Issued for work, study, family reunification and other long-stay purposes, for 90 days; the right of residence it grants can be extended in Romania through a residence permit issued by the General Inspectorate for Immigration. (eviza.mae.ro )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Romania— Road vignette: network changed: from ~~The rovinieta covers Romania's national roads, not only its motorways, and is registered to the number plate.~~ to The rovinieta covers Romania's national roads, not only its motorways, except national-road sections inside municipalities between their entry and exit signs. (portal.etoll.ro )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Romania— Page that states the claim added as alsoStatedOn changed: from to https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02016R0399-20251012 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Romania— Page that states the claim added as alsoStatedOn changed: from to https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/schengen-area_en (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Romania— Page that states the claim added as alsoStatedOn changed: from to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Romania— Page that states the claim added as alsoStatedOn changed: from to https://eviza.mae.ro/TypeOfVisa (eviza.mae.ro )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Romania— Page that states the claim added as alsoStatedOn changed: from to https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32022D1500 (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Russia— Row note (BA) changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 30 days, per the Russian MFA Consular Department's visa-regime table (as of September 2026).~~ to Visa-free on ordinary passports for 30 days in any 60, per the Russian MFA Consular Department's visa-regime table (as of September 2026). (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Russia— Row note (RS) changed: from ~~Visa-free for up to 30 days, per the Russian MFA Consular Department's visa-regime table (as of September 2026).~~ to Visa-free on biometric ordinary passports for up to 30 days, per the Russian MFA Consular Department's visa-regime table (as of September 2026). (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Russia— Travel insurance text changed: from ~~Medical insurance valid in Russia for the whole stay is required for most visa and eVisa applicants.~~ to Visa applicants must provide a medical insurance policy unless an international treaty provides otherwise; holders of diplomatic and service passports are exempt. eVisa holders must have medical insurance valid in Russia for their whole stay, except citizens of countries exempted on the basis of reciprocity. (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Russia— Source also stating the claim changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://evisa.kdmid.ru/Home/Instruction (evisa.kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Russia— Source also stating the claim changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://www.kdmid.ru/cons/visas/ (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Russia— Source also stating the claim changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://evisa.kdmid.ru/Home/Instruction (evisa.kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Russia— Source also stating the claim changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/russia/entry-requirements (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Russia— Source also stating the claim changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/russia/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Russia— Row note (CIS states) changed: from ~~Visa-free on all passports under CIS arrangements, per~~ to Visa-free on all passports, per (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Rwanda— Passport validity changed: from ~~Your passport or travel document must be valid for at least 6 months on the day you enter Rwanda.~~ to Your passport or travel document must be valid for not less than 6 months. (migration.gov.rw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Rwanda— Somalia row: source for EAC membership changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://www.eac.int/eac-partner-states (eac.int )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Rwanda— Driving: source for 'not a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention' changed: from ~~(none)~~ to https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11 (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— OECS rows — eTA vs ED form changed: from CARICOM national. No official source we could read states the length of stay granted on arrival. An Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA, USD 17) at knatravelform.kn is still required before travel; OECS nationals can apply with a national ID card. to CARICOM national. No official source we could read states the length of stay granted on arrival. As a national of an OECS state, submit the online Immigration and Customs (ED) form at knatravelform.kn instead of an eTA; an OECS national ID card can be used to submit it. (knatravelform.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— CARICOM rows — OECS clause changed: from CARICOM national. No official source we could read states the length of stay granted on arrival. An Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA, USD 17) at knatravelform.kn is still required before travel; OECS nationals can apply with a national ID card. to CARICOM national. No official source we could read states the length of stay granted on arrival. An Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA, USD 17) at knatravelform.kn is still required before travel. (knatravelform.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Summary — who needs an eTA changed: from ~~Every foreign visitor must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA, USD 17) online before travel.~~ to Foreign visitors must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA, USD 17) online before travel, except nationals of the OECS states, who submit the Immigration and Customs (ED) form instead; day-trip cruise passengers and air passengers transiting without leaving the airport need no eTA. (knatravelform.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— eTA — who needs it changed: from ~~Mandatory for every foreign visitor, children included.~~ to Mandatory for foreign visitors, children included; OECS nationals submit the ED form instead, and day-trip cruise passengers and air passengers transiting without leaving the airport are exempt. (knatravelform.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— FAQ — CARICOM nationals changed: from ~~The Ministry of National Security's eTA platform says an eTA at knatravelform.kn is required of all foreign visitors, and that OECS nationals can use their national ID card to apply.~~ to The Ministry of National Security's border portal says CARICOM nationals apply for an eTA at knatravelform.kn, while nationals of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines submit the Immigration and Customs (ED) form instead and can use their national ID card for it. (knatravelform.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Taiwan row — basis changed: from Visa-free: not on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' list of the 67 countries and territories whose nationals need a visa. Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs says Republic of China passport holders can stay to Visa-free: Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs says Republic of China passport holders need no visa and can stay (boca.gov.tw )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Currency declaration changed: from ~~Declare currency or monetary instruments worth more than US$10,000 (or the equivalent): the online Immigration and Customs (ED) form asks every traveller whether they are carrying more than that.~~ to The border portal's customs questions, in both the Immigration and Customs (ED) form and the eTA application, ask every traveller whether they are carrying currency or monetary instruments worth more than US$10,000 or the equivalent. (knatravelform.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Payments / driving tip — FCDO changed: from to gov.uk St Kitts and Nevis safety and security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— Unsupported 'honorary consulate' removed changed: from ~~from a Saint Lucian mission or honorary consulate before traveling.~~ to from a Saint Lucian mission before traveling. (govt.lc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— Unsupported clause removed changed: from Saint Lucia’s visa list (Department of External Affairs, July 2024) says Kosovo passport holders need a visa arranged before arrival. Apply through a Saint Lucian mission or honorary consulate before traveling. to Saint Lucia’s visa list (Department of External Affairs, July 2024) says Kosovo passport holders need a visa arranged before arrival. Apply through a Saint Lucian mission before traveling. (govt.lc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— Unsupported clause removed changed: from ~~Commonwealth membership does not carry a visa waiver for this nationality.~~ to (deleted) (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— Unsupported grouping removed from the summary changed: from Saint Lucia is visa-free for citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, China and most Commonwealth countries. EU citizens may stay up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU waiver agreement; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens get up to six weeks, which the Immigration Department can extend, and Saint Lucia publishes no figure for other passports; CARICOM nationals other than Haitians need no visa. Citizens of 52 countries and territories, many in Africa and Asia including India, need a visa that the Department of External Affairs' list (dated July 2024) gives as issued at the port of entry, and the rest need a visa arranged through a Saint Lucian mission before traveling. to Saint Lucia is visa-free for citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada and China, among others. EU citizens may stay up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU waiver agreement; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens get up to six weeks, which the Immigration Department can extend, and Saint Lucia publishes no figure for other passports; CARICOM nationals other than Haitians need no visa. Citizens of 52 countries and territories, many in Africa and Asia including India, need a visa that the Department of External Affairs' list (dated July 2024) gives as issued at the port of entry, and the rest need a visa arranged through a Saint Lucian mission before traveling. (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— Summary no longer says more than the rows changed: from Saint Lucia is visa-free for citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada and China, among others. EU citizens may stay up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU waiver agreement; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens get up to six weeks, which the Immigration Department can extend, and Saint Lucia publishes no figure for other passports; CARICOM nationals other than Haitians need no visa. Citizens of 52 countries and territories, many in Africa and Asia including India, need a visa that the Department of External Affairs' list (dated July 2024) gives as issued at the port of entry, and the rest need a visa arranged through a Saint Lucian mission before traveling. to Saint Lucia is visa-free for citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada and China, among others. EU citizens may stay up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU waiver agreement; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens get up to six weeks, which the Immigration Department can extend, and Saint Lucia publishes no figure for other passports; CARICOM nationals other than Haitians need no visa. Citizens of 52 countries and territories, many in Africa and Asia including India, need a visa that the Department of External Affairs' list (dated July 2024) gives as issued at the port of entry, and those it marks as required prior to arrival need a visa arranged through a Saint Lucian mission before traveling. (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— Unsupported grouping removed from the FAQ changed: from Most visitors do not. Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China and most Commonwealth countries enter visa-free, and so do CARICOM nationals other than Haitians. Citizens of 52 countries and territories, including India, Kenya, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, need a visa that the Department of External Affairs' list (dated July 2024) gives as issued at the port of entry. Other nationalities must obtain a visa from a Saint Lucian mission before traveling. to Most visitors do not. Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and China, among others, enter visa-free, and so do CARICOM nationals other than Haitians. Citizens of 52 countries and territories, including India, Kenya, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, need a visa that the Department of External Affairs' list (dated July 2024) gives as issued at the port of entry. Other nationalities must obtain a visa from a Saint Lucian mission before traveling. (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)