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Visas, entry rules, connectivity and policy, what is open and what changed.

Zanzibar · 5 Oct · Visas & entry
Tanzania Now Requires All Tourists to Buy State Travel Insurance at the Border

A new £33 policy applies to every international visitor, with only government insurers accepted for the 92-day maximum stay

Zanzibar
4 Oct · Policy
EU Guarantees Free Cabin Bag on Flights from October 2027

New passenger rights rules require airlines to allow one piece of hand luggage at no extra charge, ending hidden fees at booking.

EU Guarantees Free Cabin Bag on Flights from October 2027
3 Oct · Visas & entry
Ferry Passengers Between Britain and Ireland Now Need Passports

Operators have introduced passport-only boarding on Irish Sea routes, tightening identification rules that stood for nearly a century and raising questions about the future of open-border travel in the Common Travel Area.

Ferry Passengers Between Britain and Ireland Now Need Passports
2 Oct · Visas & entry
America Overhauls Passport System With Digital Applications and Redesigned Document

From 2028, US citizens will be able to apply online from home, skipping photo booths and printed forms, while a new eagle-themed design replaces the current booklet.

America Overhauls Passport System With Digital Applications and Redesigned Document
Bangkok · 1 Oct · Policy
Bangkok Reopens as Floodwaters Retreat, but Travel Delays Persist

Airports stay operational while neighbourhoods recover at different speeds from weekend deluge

Bangkok
30 Sept · Policy
Thailand Flooding Prompts Two-Day Holiday in Bangkok as Travel Disruptions Continue

Heavy monsoon rains have affected all 50 districts of the capital, delaying flights and closing roads, though no travel ban is in place

Thailand Flooding Prompts Two-Day Holiday in Bangkok as Travel Disruptions Continue
30 Sept · Visas & entry
Ferry Travel Between Britain and Ireland Now Requires Full Passports

Sea crossings from Welsh ports to Ireland have lost their longstanding ID flexibility, ending a workaround that let travellers board with driving licences alone.

Ferry Travel Between Britain and Ireland Now Requires Full Passports
30 Sept · Policy
Brussels Airport Queues Stretch to Five Hours as EU Border System Falters

Technical glitches and policy changes turn the Entry/Exit System into a bottleneck for non-European travellers, forcing hundreds to miss connecting flights.

Brussels Airport Queues Stretch to Five Hours as EU Border System Falters
Bangkok · 29 Sept · Visas & entry
Bangkok Declares Disaster Zone Across All Districts After Flooding

Airports remain open but road access disrupted as Thailand designates emergency public holidays and airlines offer flexible rebooking

Bangkok
24 Sept · Policy
Mexico Faces Category 5 Hurricane Polo as Coastal Warnings Expand

The storm is expected to remain offshore, but authorities warn of flooding, mudslides and dangerous surf along southwestern Mexico.

Mexico Faces Category 5 Hurricane Polo as Coastal Warnings Expand
23 Sept · Policy
What Travellers Should Know About Turkey Right Now

Tensions in the wider region have prompted questions about safety, but Turkey's main tourist areas remain open as usual.

What Travellers Should Know About Turkey Right Now
23 Sept · Policy
Dubai and Abu Dhabi Remain Open Despite Regional Strikes

UK travel advice unchanged for the UAE as airlines adjust routes amid Middle East tensions

Dubai and Abu Dhabi Remain Open Despite Regional Strikes
22 Sept · Policy
Americans Told to Rethink Middle East Travel as Conflict Disrupts Flights

Strikes on Saudi Arabia and new security warnings affect travellers across 11 countries, with airspace closures and flight cancellations expected to continue.

Americans Told to Rethink Middle East Travel as Conflict Disrupts Flights
22 Sept · Visas & entry
Australia Revives Visa Detention Policy to Curb Overstays

A compliance crackdown targeting 77,000 unauthorised residents has drawn criticism from human rights advocates and tourism representatives who fear reputational damage.

Australia Revives Visa Detention Policy to Curb Overstays
Dubai · 22 Sept · Policy
What Recent Strikes in Riyadh Mean for Travellers to the Gulf

UK officials maintain their guidance on UAE travel despite escalating attacks in neighbouring Saudi Arabia, but advise visitors to stay alert.

Dubai
20 Sept · Visas & entry
Azerbaijan Opens Borders to F1 Fans With Visa-on-Arrival Window

Baku introduces last-minute travel option for Grand Prix visitors, betting that easier entry will turn race weekends into longer stays.

Azerbaijan Opens Borders to F1 Fans With Visa-on-Arrival Window
19 Sept · Policy
England's Proposed Tourist Taxes Face Industry Pushback Over Competitiveness Concerns

New research suggests nearly a third of international visitors would reconsider travel to the UK if faced with overnight levies, raising questions about the balance between local revenue and market appeal

England's Proposed Tourist Taxes Face Industry Pushback Over Competitiveness Concerns
Dubai · 18 Sept · Policy
Dubai and Abu Dhabi Open for Travel Despite Regional Strikes

UK lifts essential-travel warning as commercial flights resume, though carriers flag airspace disruptions and delays

Dubai
16 Sept · Visas & entry
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays to Reshape Tourism Mix

New entry rules prioritise shorter visits, with implications for accommodation providers and long-stay travellers across key source markets.

Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays to Reshape Tourism Mix
15 Sept · Policy
England Prepares to Hand Mayors Power to Tax Overnight Visitors

New legislation would let local authorities set uncapped levies on accommodation, sparking debate over revenue versus deterrence.

England Prepares to Hand Mayors Power to Tax Overnight Visitors