Data updates: October 2026
32,750 changes logged in October 2026. page 92 of 328.
- Oct 9, 2026Laos— Payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "Canada's travel advice says major credit cards are accepted at some international hotels and tourist establishments, ATMs are widely available, and US dollars and Thai baht are commonly accepted. The kip is not easily obtained or exchanged outside Laos."}to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— IDP text changed: from
Latvia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here.to Latvia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— IDP text changed: from
Latvia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here.to Latvia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— Safety level changed: from
very-safeto generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— Payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "low", "text": "No official source we read describes card acceptance in Latvia. The UK FCDO warns of bank card fraud: use ATMs inside banks where possible and keep your card in sight when paying."}to null (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-am: fee €35 under the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-az: fee €35 under the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-by: fee €35 under the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Latvia— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-cv: fee €67.5 under the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lebanon— IDP text changed: from
Lebanon is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here.to Lebanon is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lebanon— IDP text changed: from
Lebanon is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here. 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 Lebanon yet.to Lebanon is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). 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 Lebanon yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lebanon— Safety level changed: from
high-riskto exercise-caution (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lebanon— Safety level changed: from
exercise-cautionto high-risk (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— IDP text changed: from
Lesotho is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here.to Lesotho is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— IDP text changed: from
Lesotho is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here. No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.to Lesotho is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— Payments (cards/cash) changed: from
cardsAccepted=limited, cashImportance=highto cardsAccepted=limited, cashImportance=medium (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lesotho— Safety level changed: from
generally-safeto exercise-caution (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liberia— IDP text changed: from
Liberia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here.to Liberia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liberia— IDP text changed: from
Liberia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here. 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 Liberia yet.to Liberia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). 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 Liberia yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liberia— Safety level changed: from
exercise-cautionto generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liberia— Safety level changed: from
generally-safeto exercise-caution (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liberia— Safety source changed: from
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/liberiato https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/liberia/safety-and-security (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— IDP text changed: from
Liechtenstein is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either.to Liechtenstein is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— IDP text changed: from
Liechtenstein is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. 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 Liechtenstein yet.to Liechtenstein is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). 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 Liechtenstein yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— Safety level changed: from
very-safeto generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Liechtenstein— Payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "widely", "cashImportance": "low", "text": "No official source we could read describes how widely cards are accepted in Liechtenstein. Canada's travel advice notes that the currency is the Swiss franc (CHF)."}to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Safety level changed: from
very-safeto generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "widely", "cashImportance": "low", "text": "No official source we checked describes card acceptance in Lithuania specifically. The European Central Bank's 2024 payments survey found that across the euro area 89% of in-store transactions were, or could have been, paid without cash, and 95% could be paid in cash."}to null (ecb.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-am: fee €35 under the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-az: fee €35 under the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-by: fee €35 under the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Lithuania— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-cv: fee €67.5 under the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— IDP text changed: from
Luxembourg is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either.to Luxembourg is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— IDP text changed: from
Luxembourg is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. 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 Luxembourg yet.to Luxembourg is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). 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 Luxembourg yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Safety level changed: from
very-safeto generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-am: fee €35 under the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-az: fee €35 under the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-by: fee €35 under the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Luxembourg— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-cv: fee €67.5 under the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Macau— Safety level changed: from
very-safeto generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Macau— Payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "widely", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "Australia's Smartraveller says credit cards are widely accepted in Macao and some shops also accept Hong Kong dollars and Chinese yuan; the Government of Canada also says Hong Kong dollars are accepted."}to null (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Macau— Safety level changed: from
generally-safeto exercise-caution (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Macau— Notes and source changed: from
{"requirement": "visa-free", "maxStayDays": 30, "notes": "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.", "source": {"url": "https://www.gov.mo/en/services/ps-1474/ps-1474b/", "name": "Macao SAR Government Portal — Immigration Clearance of Non-residents of Macao (Public Security Police Force): visa exemption for holders of PRC-issued travel documents, including the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents; general 30-day limit of stay", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-09", "alsoStatedOn": [{"url": "https://www.gov.mo/zh-hant/news/298211/", "name": "Macao SAR Government Portal — Public Security Police news, 29 August 2019: since 10 April 2017 Taiwan residents can clear Macao immigration with the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents", "lastVerified": "2026-10-09"}]}}to Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs lists Macao among the places holders of a Republic of China (Taiwan) passport can visit without a visa, for up to 30 days, and refers travellers to the Mainland Affairs Council for the latest information. 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. (boca.gov.tw )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Madagascar— IDP text changed: from
Madagascar is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here.to Madagascar is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Madagascar— IDP text changed: from
Madagascar is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here. 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 Madagascar yet.to Madagascar is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). 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 Madagascar yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Madagascar— Safety level changed: from
exercise-cautionto generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Madagascar— Safety level changed: from
generally-safeto exercise-caution (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malawi— IDP text changed: from
Malawi is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here.to Malawi is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malawi— IDP text changed: from
Malawi is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here. 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 Malawi yet.to Malawi is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). 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 Malawi yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malawi— Safety level changed: from
generally-safeto exercise-caution (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— IDP text changed: from
Malaysia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here.to Malaysia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— IDP text changed: from
Malaysia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here. 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 Malaysia yet.to Malaysia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). 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 Malaysia yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Safety level changed: from
generally-safeto exercise-caution (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malaysia— Payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "widely-in-cities", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "Canada's travel advice says ATMs are readily available across the country, but that some major hotels don't accept credit cards."}to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Maldives— IDP text changed: from
Maldives is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here.to Maldives is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Maldives— IDP text changed: from
Maldives is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here. 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 Maldives yet.to Maldives is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). 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 Maldives yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Maldives— Payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "widely-in-cities", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "Canada's travel advice says major credit cards are accepted at resorts and hotels, US dollars can be exchanged at the airport, banks and hotels, and ATMs that accept some foreign cards are found only in Malé and the more populated non-resort islands."}to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Maldives— Safety level changed: from
generally-safeto exercise-caution (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Mali— Payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "rare", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "Canada's travel advice says credit cards are rarely accepted outside a few major hotels, that access to ATMs is limited outside Bamako, and that exchange facilities are often slow."}to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malta— IDP text changed: from
Malta is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here.to Malta is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malta— IDP text changed: from
Malta is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here. 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 Malta yet.to Malta is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). 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 Malta yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malta— Safety level changed: from
very-safeto generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malta— Payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "No official source describes how widely cards are accepted in Malta. The UK Foreign Office advises caution when exchanging money and using ATMs, and avoiding carrying large amounts of cash where possible."}to null (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malta— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-am: fee €35 under the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malta— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-az: fee €35 under the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malta— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-by: fee €35 under the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Malta— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-cv: fee €67.5 under the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Marshall Islands— Payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "Australia's Smartraveller says ATMs are not available at the airport and that a departure fee must be paid in US dollars cash when you leave."}to null (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Mauritania— Payments (cards/cash) changed: from
cardsAccepted=limited, cashImportance=highto cardsAccepted=rare, cashImportance=high (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Mauritania— Safety level changed: from
exercise-cautionto high-risk (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Mauritius— Payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "widely", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "Australia's Smartraveller says you can use credit cards at most hotels, restaurants and large shops, and that there are ATMs in most towns and in large shopping centres; it advises checking with your bank that your cards will work in Mauritius."}to null (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Mexico— Payments (cards/cash) changed: from
cardsAccepted=widely-in-cities, cashImportance=highto cardsAccepted=widely-in-cities, cashImportance=medium (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Micronesia— Payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "The UK FCDO says the currency is the US dollar, that most hotels accept credit cards and that ATM facilities are limited; Canada says most hotels and tourist facilities accept major credit cards and that there are few ATMs."}to null (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Micronesia— Requirement changed: from
freedom-of-movementto visa-free (visit-micronesia.fm )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Moldova— IDP text changed: from
Moldova is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here.to Moldova is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Moldova— IDP text changed: from
Moldova is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here. The Government of Canada says you can drive with an International Driving Permit for up to 90 days after you arrive.to Moldova is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The Government of Canada says you can drive with an International Driving Permit for up to 90 days after you arrive. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Moldova— Safety level changed: from
generally-safeto exercise-caution (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Monaco— IDP text changed: from
Monaco is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either.to Monaco is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Monaco— IDP text changed: from
Monaco is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.to Monaco is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). 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, 2026Monaco— Safety level changed: from
very-safeto generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Monaco— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-am: fee €35 under the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Monaco— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-az: fee €35 under the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Monaco— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-by: fee €35 under the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Monaco— Visa type and fee changed: from
schengen-c: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), fee €90 (Visa Code)to schengen-c-cv: fee €67.5 under the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Monaco— Requirement changed: from
freedom-of-movementto visa-free (monservicepublic.gouv.mc )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— IDP text changed: from
Montenegro is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either.to Montenegro is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— IDP text changed: from
Montenegro is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. 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 Montenegro yet.to Montenegro is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). 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 Montenegro yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Montenegro— Payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "No official source we could read describes card acceptance in Montenegro. Canada's travel advice notes that doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment."}to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Morocco— Payments changed: from
{"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "The Government of Canada says credit cards and traveller's cheques are accepted in certain stores and restaurants in urban centres and in major hotels, that the dirham cannot be exchanged outside Morocco, and that unused dirhams can be converted at the airport exchange counter on departure with proof of your original purchase."}to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Morocco— Safety level changed: from
generally-safeto exercise-caution (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Mozambique— Payments (cards/cash) changed: from
cardsAccepted=widely-in-cities, cashImportance=highto cardsAccepted=widely-in-cities, cashImportance=medium (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— IDP text changed: from
Myanmar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here.to Myanmar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Myanmar— IDP text changed: from
Myanmar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here. No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used.to Myanmar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). 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, 2026Namibia— IDP text changed: from
Namibia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here.to Namibia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Namibia— IDP text changed: from
Namibia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here. No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.to Namibia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). 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, 2026Namibia— Safety level changed: from
generally-safeto exercise-caution (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Nepal— Safety level changed: from
generally-safeto exercise-caution (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Nepal— Travel insurance required changed: from
true (applies to all)to false (not stated as a requirement) (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Netherlands— IDP text changed: from
Netherlands is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either.to Netherlands is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Netherlands— IDP text changed: from
Netherlands is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used.to Netherlands is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)