Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Netherlands— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Netherlands— Payments (cards/cash) changed: from ~~cardsAccepted=limited, cashImportance=medium~~ to cardsAccepted=limited, cashImportance=high (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Netherlands— Safety level changed: from ~~generally-safe~~ to exercise-caution (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Netherlands— 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, 2026Netherlands— 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, 2026Netherlands— 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, 2026Netherlands— 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, 2026New Zealand— IDP text changed: from New Zealand 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 New Zealand is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026New Zealand— IDP text changed: from New Zealand 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 New Zealand's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national license. to New Zealand is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states New Zealand's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national license. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026New Zealand— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nicaragua— Safety level changed: from ~~exercise-caution~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nicaragua— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "widely-in-cities", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "Canada's travel advice says credit cards are usually accepted but ATMs may not be available outside major cities, and that US dollars are easily exchanged at banks or official exchange offices. The UK Foreign Office says the US dollar is the only foreign currency freely exchangeable and warns against changing money on the street."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nicaragua— Safety level changed: from ~~generally-safe~~ to exercise-caution (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nicaragua— Requirement changed: from ~~freedom-of-movement (90 days): CA-4 free movement (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) — travel on a national ID card or passport.~~ to unconfirmed: No official source we could read states the entry rule for this passport: Disposición 002-2026, which lists Nicaragua's visa-exempt nationalities, could not be read, because the Interior Ministry's site refuses automated readers and no archived copy holds its text. (mint.gob.ni )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nicaragua— Summary changed: from Under Disposición 002-2026, in force since 16 February 2026, Nicaragua sorts nationalities into two categories. Category A — 69 nationalities including the US, Canada, the UK, most of the EU, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Saudi Arabia and Qatar — needs no visa and buys a USD 10 tourist card on arrival for up to 90 days. Category C — 128 nationalities including Mexico, Colombia, New Zealand, China, India and Cuba — needs a "consulted" visa approved in advance by immigration in Managua. Citizens of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras move freely under the CA-4 agreement. to Under Disposición 002-2026, in force since 16 February 2026, Nicaragua sorts nationalities into two categories. Category A — 69 nationalities including the US, Canada, the UK, most of the EU, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Saudi Arabia and Qatar — needs no visa and buys a USD 10 tourist card on arrival for up to 90 days. Category C — 128 nationalities including Mexico, Colombia, New Zealand, China, India and Cuba — needs a "consulted" visa approved in advance by immigration in Managua. (mint.gob.ni )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Nicaragua— FAQ changed: from It depends on your passport. Under Disposición 002-2026, in force since 16 February 2026, Nicaragua has two categories. Category A — 69 nationalities including the US, Canada, the UK, most of the EU, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Saudi Arabia and Qatar — needs no visa and simply buys a USD 10 tourist card on arrival, valid for up to 90 days. Category C — 128 nationalities including Mexico, Colombia, New Zealand, China, India and Cuba — needs a "consulted" visa approved in advance by immigration in Managua. Salvadoran, Guatemalan and Honduran citizens move freely under CA-4. to It depends on your passport. Under Disposición 002-2026, in force since 16 February 2026, Nicaragua has two categories. Category A — 69 nationalities including the US, Canada, the UK, most of the EU, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Saudi Arabia and Qatar — needs no visa and simply buys a USD 10 tourist card on arrival, valid for up to 90 days. Category C — 128 nationalities including Mexico, Colombia, New Zealand, China, India and Cuba — needs a "consulted" visa approved in advance by immigration in Managua. (mint.gob.ni )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Niger— IDP text changed: from ~~Niger 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 Niger 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, 2026Niger— IDP text changed: from Niger 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 Niger 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, 2026Nigeria— IDP text changed: from ~~Nigeria 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 Nigeria 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, 2026Nigeria— Safety level changed: from ~~exercise-caution~~ to high-risk (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— IDP text changed: from North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026North Macedonia— IDP text changed: from North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Norway— IDP text changed: from ~~Norway 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 Norway 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, 2026Norway— IDP text changed: from Norway 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 Norway 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, 2026Norway— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— IDP text changed: from Oman 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 Oman is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— IDP text changed: from Oman 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 Oman's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national license. to Oman is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states Oman's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national license. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— Safety level changed: from ~~exercise-caution~~ to high-risk (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— Payments changed: from ~~{"cardsAccepted": "widely", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "The Government of Canada says credit cards are widely accepted."}~~ to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Oman— Requirement changed: from ~~freedom-of-movement~~ to visa-free (fm.gov.om )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— IDP text changed: from Pakistan 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 Pakistan is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Pakistan— IDP text changed: from Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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, 2026Pakistan— Safety level changed: from ~~exercise-caution~~ to high-risk (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palau— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "widely-in-cities", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "The Government of Canada says major credit cards are accepted at most hotels and tourist facilities. The UK FCDO says doctors and medical centres often expect immediate cash payment, and warns of an increase in credit card fraud."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— IDP text changed: from Palestine 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 Palestine is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— IDP text changed: from Palestine 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 Palestine 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, 2026Palestine— Safety level changed: from ~~high-risk~~ to exercise-caution (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "widely-in-cities", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "Canada's travel advice says Palestine has no official currency of its own and that the Jordanian dinar, the Israeli shekel and the US dollar are all accepted. It says the West Bank's fragile banking system relies mainly on card payments for day-to-day transactions and that ATMs there may not accept foreign cards, while Gaza has no ATMs or banks and runs on cash only."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Palestine— Safety level changed: from ~~exercise-caution~~ to high-risk (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Panama— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "widely", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "No official source we could read describes card acceptance in Panama. Canada's travel advice says the balboa is used interchangeably with the US dollar, and that because of counterfeit US$50 and US$100 bills you should carry only small US notes."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— IDP text changed: from Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— IDP text changed: from Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea 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, 2026Papua New Guinea— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "Canada's travel advice says ATMs are available in Port Moresby and other main cities but may be rare in rural areas. No official source we could read describes card acceptance."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Papua New Guinea— Safety level changed: from ~~exercise-caution~~ to high-risk (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— IDP text changed: from Paraguay 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 Paraguay is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— IDP text changed: from Paraguay 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 Paraguay 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, 2026Paraguay— Safety level changed: from ~~exercise-caution~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "No official source describes how widely cards are accepted across Paraguay. The Government of Canada says card payment is rarely accepted in the Chaco region and that you may be asked for ID when paying by card; the UK Foreign Office says many ATMs accept bank cards. Both advise exchanging money only at registered banks or exchange bureaux, as false banknotes are common, and Canada says only new US$100 bills can be exchanged."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Paraguay— Safety level changed: from ~~generally-safe~~ to exercise-caution (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— IDP text changed: from ~~Peru 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 Peru 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, 2026Peru— IDP text changed: from Peru 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 Peru yet. to Peru 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 Peru yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Peru— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "widely-in-cities", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "Canada's travel advice says the US dollar is widely accepted, credit cards are not commonly accepted outside major cities, many establishments ask to see a passport when you pay by card, and ATMs are not easily found in small towns and often limit withdrawals."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— IDP text changed: from ~~Philippines 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 Philippines 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, 2026Philippines— IDP text changed: from Philippines 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. The UK Foreign Office says you can drive on a UK driving licence for up to 90 days and must apply for a Philippine licence for longer stays; the Government of Canada says the same for a Canadian licence and advises carrying an International Driving Permit. to Philippines is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK Foreign Office says you can drive on a UK driving licence for up to 90 days and must apply for a Philippine licence for longer stays; the Government of Canada says the same for a Canadian licence and advises carrying an International Driving Permit. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Safety level changed: from ~~generally-safe~~ to exercise-caution (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Philippines— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "No official source we checked describes card acceptance in the Philippines. Canada's travel advice says ATMs are available in larger cities but may be scarce in rural areas, and to make sure you have access to cash in local currency if you travel outside larger urban areas."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— IDP text changed: from ~~Poland 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 Poland 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, 2026Poland— IDP text changed: from Poland 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 Poland 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)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Poland— 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, 2026Poland— 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, 2026Poland— 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, 2026Poland— 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, 2026Portugal— IDP text changed: from ~~Portugal 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 Portugal 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, 2026Portugal— IDP text changed: from Portugal 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 Portugal 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, 2026Portugal— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "widely-in-cities", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "Australia's Smartraveller says foreign bank cards may not be accepted in smaller shops, restaurants, towns or rural areas, but can be used at larger hotels and shopping centres. The Government of Canada adds that international cards are not always accepted for motorway tolls."} to null (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— 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, 2026Portugal— Visa name changed: from ~~D7 Visa (Passive Income / Retirees)~~ to Residency visa for retirement, religious purposes or passive income (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Visa name changed: from ~~D8 Digital Nomad Visa~~ to Residency visa for remote professional activity (digital nomads) (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Visa name 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 (general fee €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 residency visas for people living from passive income and for digital nomads working remotely. (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Visa name changed: from ~~What income do I need for the Portugal D7 visa?~~ to What income do I need for Portugal's residency visa for people living from passive income? (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Portugal— Visa name changed: from ~~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.~~ to This visa 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— Visa name changed: from Yes. The D8 visa is for remote workers employed by companies outside Portugal. You must show average monthly income of four times the Portuguese minimum wage — €3,680 per month in 2026 — over the last three months. The visa fee is €110. to Yes. The residency visa for remote professional activity is for remote workers employed by companies outside Portugal. You must show average monthly income of four times the Portuguese minimum wage — €3,680 per month in 2026 — over the last three months. The visa fee is €110. (vistos.mne.gov.pt )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— IDP text changed: from Qatar 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 Qatar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— IDP text changed: from Qatar 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 licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used. to Qatar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). 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, 2026Qatar— Payments changed: from ~~{"cardsAccepted": "widely", "cashImportance": "low", "text": "Canada's travel advice says credit cards are widely accepted in Qatar."}~~ to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Safety level changed: from ~~generally-safe~~ to high-risk (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Qatar— Requirement changed: from ~~freedom-of-movement~~ to visa-free (visitqatar.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— IDP text changed: from Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Republic of the Congo— IDP text changed: from Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo 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, 2026Romania— IDP text changed: from ~~Romania 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 Romania 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, 2026Romania— IDP text changed: from Romania 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 Romania 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, 2026Romania— Payments (cards/cash) changed: from ~~cardsAccepted=widely-in-cities, cashImportance=medium~~ to cardsAccepted=widely-in-cities, cashImportance=high (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Romania— 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, 2026Romania— 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, 2026Romania— 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, 2026Romania— 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, 2026Russia— IDP text changed: from ~~Russia 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 Russia 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, 2026Russia— IDP text changed: from Russia 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 Russia yet. to Russia 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 Russia yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Russia— Payments (cards/cash) changed: from ~~cardsAccepted=limited, cashImportance=high~~ to cardsAccepted=rare, cashImportance=high (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Russia— Requirement changed: from ~~freedom-of-movement~~ to visa-free (kdmid.ru )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Rwanda— IDP text changed: from Rwanda 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 Rwanda is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Rwanda— IDP text changed: from Rwanda 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 Rwanda's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national license. to Rwanda is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states Rwanda's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national license. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Rwanda— Safety level changed: from ~~generally-safe~~ to exercise-caution (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Rwanda— Source changed: from ~~(no free-movement instrument cited)~~ to https://www.eac.int/immigration (eac.int )(opens in a new tab)