Data updates: October 2026

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Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "widely-in-cities", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "The Government of Canada says US currency and major credit cards are accepted and ATMs are widely available. The UK Foreign Office notes that taxis are not metered and can often be paid in US dollars as well as EC dollars."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Requirement changed: from freedom-of-movement: 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. to unconfirmed: No official source we could read states the entry rule for this passport: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the 67 countries and territories whose nationals need a visa, but does not say that every other nationality is exempt. 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. (mofa.gov.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— Requirement changed: from freedom-of-movement: 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. to unconfirmed: No official source we could read states the entry rule for this passport: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the 67 countries and territories whose nationals need a visa, but does not say that every other nationality is exempt. An Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA, USD 17) at knatravelform.kn is required before travel. (mofa.gov.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Kitts and Nevis— FAQ changed: from No official source we could read states the length of stay Saint Kitts and Nevis grants CARICOM nationals on arrival. 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. to No official source we could read states whether Saint Kitts and Nevis requires a visa of CARICOM nationals, or the length of stay it grants them on arrival. 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. (mofa.gov.kn )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "widely-in-cities", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "No official source we could read describes how widely cards are accepted in Saint Lucia. Canada's travel advice says the currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) and that US dollars are widely accepted."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Lucia— Requirement changed: from ~~freedom-of-movement~~ to visa-free (stluciahcuk.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "No official source we checked describes card acceptance. Canada's travel advice says US dollars are widely accepted alongside the East Caribbean dollar, and the UK government says taxi fares can often be paid in US dollars — agree the fare with the driver before you set off."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saint Vincent and the Grenadines— Requirement changed: from ~~freedom-of-movement~~ to visa-free (security.gov.vc )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Samoa— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "Canada's travel advice says major credit cards are accepted at most large hotels and some restaurants and stores, and that ATMs are mostly in and around Apia, with one on Savai'i and none elsewhere on the islands."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026San Marino— IDP text changed: from ~~San Marino 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 San Marino 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, 2026San Marino— IDP text changed: from San Marino 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 San Marino 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, 2026San Marino— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026San Marino— Payments changed: from ~~{"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "low", "text": "No official source we could read describes card acceptance in San Marino. The currency is the euro."}~~ to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026San Marino— Visa type and fee changed: from ~~schengen-c: Schengen short-stay visa, 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, 2026San Marino— Visa type and fee changed: from ~~schengen-c: Schengen short-stay visa, 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, 2026San Marino— Visa type and fee changed: from ~~schengen-c: Schengen short-stay visa, 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, 2026San Marino— Visa type and fee changed: from ~~schengen-c: Schengen short-stay visa, 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, 2026San Marino— Requirement changed: from ~~freedom-of-movement~~ to visa-free (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026São Tomé and Príncipe— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026São Tomé and Príncipe— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "rare", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "The UK FCDO says credit cards are not widely accepted and there are only a small number of ATMs, with cash available from the main bank in the capital. Canada says cards can be used only at major international hotels, that foreign bank cards cannot be used to withdraw money from ATMs, and that banks exchange US dollars, euros and Central African CFA francs."} to null (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saudi Arabia— IDP text changed: from Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saudi Arabia— IDP text changed: from Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia yet. to Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saudi Arabia— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "low", "text": "No official source we read describes card acceptance in Saudi Arabia. The currency is the Saudi riyal (SAR), according to the Government of Canada."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saudi Arabia— Safety level changed: from ~~exercise-caution~~ to high-risk (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Saudi Arabia— Requirement changed: from ~~freedom-of-movement~~ to visa-free (visitsaudi.com )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Senegal— IDP text changed: from ~~Senegal 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 Senegal 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, 2026Senegal— IDP text changed: from Senegal 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 Senegal 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, 2026Senegal— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "The UK says larger or more upmarket establishments catering for tourists usually accept foreign credit cards and that mobile payment apps such as Orange Money and Wave are widely used. Dakar has ATMs that accept foreign cards, but there are few elsewhere, withdrawal limits can be low and machines regularly run out of money. Canada says cards are accepted in large hotels and some restaurants and stores."} to null (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Senegal— Safety level changed: from ~~generally-safe~~ to exercise-caution (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Serbia— IDP text changed: from ~~Serbia 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 Serbia 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, 2026Serbia— IDP text changed: from Serbia 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 Serbia 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, 2026Serbia— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "widely-in-cities", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "No official source we could read describes card acceptance in Serbia. Canada's travel advice says euros are not legal tender but all banks and exchange offices readily convert them; the UK Foreign Office says to change money only at banks or official exchange offices, never with street dealers."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— IDP text changed: from ~~Seychelles 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.~~ to Seychelles is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— IDP text changed: from Seychelles 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. 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 Seychelles yet. to Seychelles 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 Seychelles yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Seychelles— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "widely-in-cities", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "Canada's travel advice says most hotels, restaurants and shops in tourist areas accept debit and credit cards, and that goods and services can be paid for in rupees, euros or US dollars. ATMs at the airport and in the main tourist areas generally issue only rupees, and exchanging money at anything other than the official rate is prohibited."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— IDP text changed: from Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— IDP text changed: from Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone yet. to Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Safety level changed: from ~~generally-safe~~ to exercise-caution (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Requirement changed: from ~~visa-on-arrival (visaTypes: arrival-visa, evisa-tourist)~~ to evisa (visaTypes: evisa-tourist) (evisa.sl )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sierra Leone— Visa type changed: from ~~Visa on arrival (USD 80 cash, 30 days; source: UK FCDO)~~ to removed (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— IDP text changed: from Singapore 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 Singapore is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— IDP text changed: from Singapore 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. Canada's and Australia's travel advice tell their citizens to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, and say a Singaporean licence is needed after 12 months in Singapore. to Singapore is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's and Australia's travel advice tell their citizens to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, and say a Singaporean licence is needed after 12 months in Singapore. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Singapore— Payments (cards/cash) changed: from ~~cardsAccepted=widely, cashImportance=low~~ to cardsAccepted=widely, cashImportance=medium (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— IDP text changed: from ~~Slovakia 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 Slovakia 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, 2026Slovakia— IDP text changed: from Slovakia 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 Slovakia 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, 2026Slovakia— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "widely", "cashImportance": "low", "text": "No official source we checked describes card acceptance in Slovakia 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. Australia's Smartraveller says ATMs may be rare in mountain areas and small villages."} to null (ecb.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovakia— 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, 2026Slovakia— 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, 2026Slovakia— 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, 2026Slovakia— 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, 2026Slovenia— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "No official source we could read describes card acceptance in Slovenia. Canada's travel advice says ATMs are rare in mountain regions and small villages, and advises carrying sufficient cash."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Slovenia— 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, 2026Slovenia— 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, 2026Slovenia— 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, 2026Slovenia— 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, 2026Solomon Islands— Safety level changed: from ~~exercise-caution~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Solomon Islands— Safety level changed: from ~~generally-safe~~ to exercise-caution (travel.state.gov )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Somalia— Payments (cards/cash) changed: from ~~cardsAccepted=rare, cashImportance=high~~ to cardsAccepted=limited, cashImportance=high (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026South Africa— IDP text changed: from ~~South Africa 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 South Africa 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, 2026South Africa— IDP text changed: from South Africa 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 South Africa 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, 2026South Africa— Safety level changed: from ~~exercise-caution~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026South Africa— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "No official source we read describes card acceptance in South Africa. The UK FCDO warns that card skimming is widespread and advises changing large sums only in banks or secure shopping malls."} to null (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026South Africa— Safety level changed: from ~~generally-safe~~ to exercise-caution (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026South Korea— IDP text changed: from South Korea 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 South Korea is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026South Korea— IDP text changed: from South Korea 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 license, or for how long a foreign license may be used. to South Korea 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 license, or for how long a foreign license may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026South Korea— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026South Korea— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "low", "text": "No official source we could read describes how widely cards are accepted in South Korea. Canada's travel advice says some major banks have ATMs that accept international debit or credit cards, though the amount per withdrawal may be low."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Spain— IDP text changed: from Spain 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 Spain is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Spain— IDP text changed: from Spain 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 license, or for how long a foreign license may be used. to Spain 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 license, or for how long a foreign license may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Spain— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Spain— 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, 2026Spain— 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, 2026Spain— 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, 2026Spain— 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, 2026Sri Lanka— IDP text changed: from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— IDP text changed: from Sri Lanka 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 license, or for how long a foreign license may be used. to Sri Lanka 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 license, or for how long a foreign license may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— Safety level changed: from ~~generally-safe~~ to exercise-caution (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sri Lanka— Payments changed: from {"cardsAccepted": "widely-in-cities", "cashImportance": "high", "text": "The Government of Canada says credit cards are widely accepted in major urban and tourist centres, but you may have difficulty making credit card cash withdrawals, and while there are ATMs in major cities, some do not accept international cards. The UK Foreign Office adds that most major banks allow Visa and Mastercard cash withdrawals."} to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Suriname— Safety level changed: from ~~exercise-caution~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— IDP text changed: from ~~Sweden 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 Sweden 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, 2026Sweden— IDP text changed: from Sweden 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 Sweden yet. to Sweden 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 Sweden yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— Safety level changed: from ~~generally-safe~~ to exercise-caution (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Sweden— 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, 2026Sweden— 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, 2026Sweden— 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, 2026Sweden— 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, 2026Switzerland— IDP text changed: from Switzerland 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 Switzerland is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— IDP text changed: from Switzerland 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 Switzerland yet. to Switzerland 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 Switzerland yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— Payments changed: from ~~{"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "low", "text": "No official source we could read describes card acceptance in Switzerland. The currency is the Swiss franc (CHF)."}~~ to null (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Switzerland— Source changed: from ~~(no free-movement instrument cited)~~ to https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/fza_schweiz-eu-efta.html (sem.admin.ch )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Syria— IDP text changed: from Syria 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 Syria is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Syria— IDP text changed: from Syria 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 Syria yet. to Syria 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 Syria yet. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Taiwan— Safety level changed: from ~~very-safe~~ to generally-safe (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Taiwan— Payments changed: from ~~{"cardsAccepted": "limited", "cashImportance": "medium", "text": "No official source we read describes card acceptance or ATMs in Taiwan."}~~ to null (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026Tajikistan— IDP text changed: from Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab)