Border radar — entry requirement updates

2026-10-04

Ecuador

Tip

Before: The Galápagos has its own charges on top of your flight: Canada's travel advice says you must buy the Galápagos Transit Control Card at the Galápagos Governing Council counter in Quito or Guayaquil airport, and the islands' protected areas charge a separate entrance fee. Budget for both.
After: The Galápagos has its own charges on top of your flight. The Galápagos Governing Council charges USD 20 for the Transit Control Card, bought at its counter in Quito or Guayaquil airport before check-in and paid again on every trip. The Galápagos National Park charges foreign tourists an entrance fee of USD 200 (USD 100 under 12, and USD 100 for adult citizens of Andean Community and Mercosur countries). Budget for both.

2026-10-04

Dominica

faq

Before: Yes. Visitors are expected to hold a confirmed onward or return ticket and to give the address where they will stay. Both are commonly asked for at immigration.
After: Yes. Visitors are expected to hold a confirmed onward or return ticket and to give the address where they will stay.

2026-10-04

Dominica

travelInsurance

Before: Insurance is not an entry condition. The government hospital in Roseau can handle many treatments, but serious cases may need emergency evacuation, so cover that includes medical evacuation is strongly advisable.
After: Insurance is not an entry condition. Canada's travel advice recommends insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays, and says you may have to pay cash immediately for medical treatment.

2026-10-04

Dominica

vaccinations

Before: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers aged one year and over arriving from — or having recently transited — a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. No vaccination is required if you fly in directly from Europe, North America or the rest of the Caribbean.
After: The UK Foreign Office says you need a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk; Canada's advice adds that this also applies if you have transited through an airport of such a country.

2026-10-04

Dominica

passportValidity

Before: Travel with a passport valid for at least six months on arrival. Shorter validity is sometimes accepted for visa-free visitors, but airlines apply the six-month rule at check-in.
After: The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Dominica.

2026-10-04

Dominica

safety

Before: Dominica has low crime and a strong community feel. The real hazards are natural: flash floods, landslides after heavy rain, powerful river currents and remote hiking trails with no phone signal. The island is also directly in the hurricane belt.
After: The UK Foreign Office says the crime rate in Dominica is low, but you could be at risk walking alone away from the main roads, particularly after dark. Canada's travel advice says petty crime such as pickpocketing, purse snatching and theft from vehicles occurs, and that crime typically increases during Carnival and the World Creole Music Festival. The hurricane season runs from June to November.

2026-10-04

Dominica

bestTimeToVisit

Before: The UK Foreign Office says the hurricane season normally runs from June to November, and that tropical storms and hurricanes can develop suddenly. Road conditions can deteriorate significantly during and after heavy rain, and the main road from Douglas-Charles Airport is prone to landslides.
After: The UK Foreign Office says the hurricane season normally runs from June to November, and that tropical storms and hurricanes can develop suddenly. Canada's travel advice says road conditions can deteriorate significantly during and after heavy rain, and that the main road from Douglas-Charles Airport is prone to landslides.

2026-10-04

Denmark

Best time to visit

Before: No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Denmark. The CIA World Factbook describes a temperate, humid and overcast climate with mild, windy winters and cool summers.
After: No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Denmark; the months shown are not an official recommendation. The CIA World Factbook describes a temperate, humid and overcast climate with mild, windy winters and cool summers.

2026-10-04

Congo - Kinshasa

Safety

Before: Governments advise against all travel to eastern DRC — North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri, where the M23 conflict and other armed groups are active — and the UK also advises against all travel to Haut-Uélé, Maniema, Tanganyika and Haut-Lomami provinces, the Kwamouth territory of Mai-Ndombe and within 50 km of the Central African Republic border. Kinshasa itself sees high crime and occasional unrest; travel with experienced local support.
After: Canada advises against all travel to the DRC, citing the fragile security situation and an Ebola outbreak. The UK advises against all travel to North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, Haut-Uélé, Maniema, Tanganyika and Haut-Lomami provinces, the Kwamouth territory of Mai-Ndombe and within 50 km of the Central African Republic border, where the M23 conflict and other armed groups are active. In Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and other cities the UK says foreign nationals are at particular risk of street robbery.

2026-10-04

Cyprus

passportValidity

Before: null
After: {"url": "https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/cyprus", "name": "Government of Canada — Cyprus travel advice: entry and exit requirements", "states": "valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Cyprus", "resolvedBy": "hierarchy"}

2026-10-04

Cyprus

customs.notes

Before: ["Duty-free from outside the EU: 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of spirits, goods up to €300 (€430 arriving by air or sea).", "No limits on goods for personal use when arriving from another EU country."]
After: ["Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal gives a duty-free allowance of 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine); 200 cigarettes (or 250 g of tobacco); and other goods worth up to €300, or €430 by air or sea. Under-17s get no alcohol or tobacco allowance.", "Between EU countries there is no fixed limit on goods for your own use, but Cyprus may set guideline quantities for alcohol and tobacco, which cannot be lower than 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits."]

2026-10-04

Cyprus

tips

Before: The UK FCDO says that if you enter through the north (for example Ercan Airport), the Republic of Cyprus considers you to have entered illegally: you could be fined or prevented from crossing back into the north. Entering through the south, you can use any crossing point to move between north and south.
After: The UK FCDO says that if you enter through the north (for example Ercan Airport), the Republic of Cyprus considers you to have entered illegally: you could be fined, refused entry to or exit from the Republic, or prevented from crossing back into the north. Entering through the south, the FCDO says you can use any crossing point between north and south, but Australia's Smartraveller says non-EU citizens are barred from the Pergamos and Strovilia crossing points, which lie in UK sovereign territory, and will be turned away.

2026-10-04

Croatia

FAQ: Schengen and euro

Before: Yes to both. Croatia joined the Schengen Area and adopted the euro on January 1, 2023, so there are no border checks when arriving from other Schengen countries and prices are in euros.
After: Yes to both. Croatia joined the Schengen Area and adopted the euro on January 1, 2023, so prices are in euros and there are normally no border checks when arriving from other Schengen countries. Checks can still happen: the UK government's travel advice says there are checks at Slovenia's borders with Croatia, and Canada's says Schengen states may temporarily reintroduce internal border controls.

2026-10-04

Côte d’Ivoire

Languages source

Before: (none)
After: {"url": "https://www.conseil-constitutionnel.ci/sites/default/files/constitution_2016.pdf", "name": "Conseil constitutionnel de Côte d'Ivoire — Constitution of 8 November 2016, Article 48 (\"La langue officielle est le français\")", "type": "government", "lastVerified": "2026-10-04"}

2026-10-04

Costa Rica

Safety

Before: Costa Rica is one of the safer countries in Central America, but petty theft is the main visitor risk — never leave belongings visible in a parked rental car or unattended on a beach. Rip currents cause more tourist deaths than crime; swim only at beaches with lifeguards or ask locally about conditions.
After: The UK Foreign Office says muggings and theft are significant problems, particularly on the Atlantic coast: watch your valuables on the beach and avoid leaving luggage in a parked car, either in view or in the boot. It adds that gang-related violence, including shootings, has become more frequent in urban areas. Rip currents are very common and there are often no lifeguards, so get reliable local advice before swimming.

2026-10-04

Colombia

FAQ answer

Before: It is not required for regular entry from most countries, but it is strongly recommended for lowland regions and REQUIRED to enter several national parks, including Tayrona and the Amazon. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel and carry the ICVP certificate.
After: Only if you arrive from certain countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission, when you must show a vaccination certificate. The UK Foreign Office says you may also be asked to show it if you are travelling to areas of Colombia considered high risk, so carry the certificate at all times.

2026-10-04

China

Safety

Before: Violent crime against foreigners is rare and cities are generally very safe. Be aware of local laws: authorities enforce them strictly, and Western governments note risks around arbitrary enforcement and exit bans in specific cases.
After: The UK Foreign Office says serious crime against foreign nationals is relatively rare, but incidents can happen; Canada adds that petty crime such as pickpocketing and phone theft targets foreigners in major cities and tourist areas. Local laws are strictly enforced, and the UK warns that foreign nationals involved in business or civil disputes can be stopped from leaving by an exit ban.

2026-10-04

Chile

Declaration

Before: Every arriving traveler must complete a sworn declaration for the agricultural service (SAG) stating whether they carry food, plants, seeds, wood or animal products. It can be filed online before arrival or on the form handed out on the flight. Undeclared items — including fruit taken from the plane — carry fines that can run into hundreds of US dollars.
After: Every arriving traveler must complete a sworn declaration for the agricultural service (SAG) stating whether they carry food, plants, seeds, wood or animal products. It can be filed online before arrival or on the form handed out on the flight. SAG says that failing to declare risk products leads to sanctions and fines.

2026-10-04

Chile

FAQ answer

Before: Yes. Rapa Nui limits visitors to 30 days and requires a return ticket, a reservation with a registered tourist establishment or an invitation from a Rapa Nui resident, and a completed entry form submitted before departure. The mainland agricultural rules also apply on the flight over.
After: Yes. Rapa Nui limits visitors to 30 days and requires a return ticket, a reservation with a registered tourist establishment or an invitation from a Rapa Nui resident, and a completed entry form submitted before departure.

2026-10-04

Cameroon

Best time to visit (months [11,12,1,2] -> [12])

Before: No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Cameroon. Canada's travel advice says the rainy seasons run from mid-March to mid-June and mid-September to mid-November in the central and southern regions, and from mid-January to mid-March and mid-June to mid-September in the north, and that seasonal flooding can make roads impassable.
After: No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Cameroon. Canada's travel advice says the rainy seasons run from mid-March to mid-June and mid-September to mid-November in the central and southern regions, and from mid-January to mid-March and mid-June to mid-September in the north, and that seasonal flooding can make roads impassable. The month shown, December, is the only one outside all of these rainy seasons.

2026-10-04

Cameroon

Safety

Before: Most visits to Douala, Yaoundé and the coast are trouble-free, but governments advise against travel to the Far North (Boko Haram activity), the Northwest and Southwest regions (armed separatist conflict) and border areas with Chad and the Central African Republic. Petty crime and road accidents are the main everyday risks.
After: The UK government advises against all travel to the Far-North Region (except around Maroua), the North-West and South-West regions (except Limbé), the Bakassi Peninsula and within 40 km of the borders with Nigeria, Chad and the Central African Republic. It says terrorist attacks could occur anywhere, including Yaoundé and Douala, and that there is a risk of armed robbery and mugging throughout the country; Canada says violent crime occurs frequently, especially at night, in major cities and on main roads.

2026-10-04

Cambodia

Safety

Before: Cambodia is generally safe for visitors, but the UK advises against all but essential travel within 20 km of the land border with Thailand, where landmines and unexploded ordnance also remain. Watch for bag-snatching by thieves on motorbikes, especially in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, and be alert to scams, including organized-crime compounds advertised as easy, well-paid jobs. Stick to marked paths in remote areas.
After: The UK advises against all but essential travel within 20 km of the land border with Thailand, where landmines and unexploded ordnance also remain; Canada and Australia advise against all travel within 50 km of it, and the land crossings with Thailand are closed. Australia advises a high degree of caution in the rest of the country. Watch for bag-snatching by thieves on motorbikes, and be alert to scams, including organized-crime compounds advertised as easy, well-paid jobs. Stick to marked paths in remote areas.

2026-10-04

Cambodia

FAQ

Before: Yes. US passport holders need a tourist visa: either the eVisa (30 USD, applied for at evisa.gov.kh) or a visa on arrival (30 USD in cash) at airports and major land borders. Both allow a 30-day stay, extendable once by 30 days.
After: Yes. US passport holders need a tourist visa: either the eVisa (30 USD, applied for at evisa.gov.kh) or a visa on arrival (30 USD) at airports and major land borders; the land crossings with Thailand are currently closed. Both allow a 30-day stay, extendable once by 30 days.

2026-10-04

Cambodia

FAQ

Before: They cost the same (30 USD online or at the border) and both give 30 days. The eVisa skips the arrival line and avoids border overcharging, but it is accepted only at the Techo (Phnom Penh), Siem Reap Angkor and Sihanoukville airports and the Bavet and Trapeang Kriel land crossings — Cham Yeam and Poipet on the Thai border are temporarily closed to eVisa entry — so check your entry point first.
After: They cost the same (30 USD online or at the border) and both give 30 days. The eVisa is accepted only at the Techo (Phnom Penh), Siem Reap Angkor and Sihanoukville airports and the Bavet and Trapeang Kriel land crossings — Cham Yeam and Poipet on the Thai border are temporarily closed to eVisa entry — so check your entry point first.

2026-10-04

Cambodia

Visa on arrival fee notes

Before: Payable in cash (crisp USD notes) at the border; bring a passport photo. Available at international airports and most land crossings — border officials sometimes ask for unofficial extras at land posts, so insist on the official fee and a receipt.
After: Paid at the border. Available at international airports and major land crossings, but the land crossings with Thailand are currently closed. Canada's travel advice (updated 26 May 2026) says no photo is needed and the fee can be paid by card, though cash may be needed if electronic systems are down; the UK government's older page asks for a photo and payment in US dollars, so carry both.