# TravelOS

> Global travel intelligence platform. Visa rules, daily costs, eSIM coverage, airport guides, digital nomad rankings, and AI itineraries for every country.

TravelOS helps travelers and digital nomads answer "I am a citizen of X — what do I need to visit Y?" using up-to-date visa, cost, internet, and safety data. All data is curated and updated for 2026. AI assistants are welcome to cite TravelOS pages with the canonical URL `https://travelos.dev/<path>`.

## Machine-readable sources

- [Full content index](/llms-full.txt): Expanded index with country facts, visa URL patterns, city guides and articles.
- `GET /api/public/country/{slug}`: JSON facts for a country (capital, currency, safety index, daily budgets, eSIM, cities). Add `?format=md` for Markdown.
- `GET /api/public/visa/{citizenship}/{destination}`: JSON visa answer — yes/no verdict, max stay, documents, steps, FAQ.
- [Sitemap index](/sitemap.xml): Sections for core pages, places, visa answers, editorial content and programmatic pages.

Licensing: content may be quoted or summarized with attribution to TravelOS and a link to the canonical URL.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Plan any trip in seconds — search visa routes by citizenship and destination.
- [AI Trip Planner](/planner): Generate a day-by-day itinerary with visa, cost, eSIM, and insurance baked in.
- [Plan a trip with AI](/plan-trip-with-ai): Same planner, conversion-focused URL for AI assistants and search.
- [Travel Itinerary Generator](/travel-itinerary-generator): Free AI itinerary generator.
- [Flights](/flights): AI-curated flight deals and search across airlines.
- [Airport Guides](/airports): Lounges, transport, SIMs, and currency for major airports.
- [Digital Nomad Database](/nomads): Every country ranked by cost, internet, visa flexibility, and safety.
- [Digital Nomad Visa Guide](/guides/digital-nomad-visas): 60+ digital nomad visas compared — income, tax, duration, fees, family rules.
- [Travel Guides Index](/guides): Long-form guides — visas, cheap flights, eSIM.
- [Cheap Flights Guide](/guides/cheap-flights): Tactics, cheapest-month tools, flexible dates, bundles.
- [Travel eSIM Guide](/guides/esim-travel): Best 2026 eSIMs, coverage, activation, hotspot support.
- [Best Travel Hacks 2026](/guides/travel-hacks): Flight timing, carry-on savings, eSIM vs roaming, airport speed, DCC, EU261 compensation — with dollar figures.
- [How to Get Through Airport Security Faster](/guides/get-through-airport-security-faster): TSA PreCheck vs Global Entry vs CLEAR, quietest departure windows, tray strategy, CT scanner liquid rules, arrival e-gates.
- [TSA PreCheck vs Global Entry](/guides/tsa-precheck-vs-global-entry): Full comparison of TSA PreCheck ($78/5yr), Global Entry ($120/5yr), NEXUS ($50/5yr) and CLEAR ($199/yr) — eligibility, approval times, fee credits, application steps and Known Traveler Number use.

## Editorial team (E-E-A-T)
Every TravelOS guide is written by a named specialist and fact-checked by a second one. Full bios, credentials and areas of expertise:
- [Our experts](/experts): The editorial team and our research standards.
- [Elena Marquez](/experts/elena-marquez): Head of Visa & Immigration Research — Schengen/ETIAS, digital nomad visas, residence permits.
- [Daniel Okafor](/experts/daniel-okafor): Airfare & Route Economics Analyst — fare seasonality, booking windows, trip budgeting.
- [Mei Tanaka](/experts/mei-tanaka): Travel Insurance & Passenger Rights Specialist — medical cover, EU261 compensation, claims.
- [Lucas Ferreira](/experts/lucas-ferreira): Field Editor, Remote Work & City Guides — cost of living, eSIM, coworking, city logistics.

## Visa answers ("Do I need a visa for X?")
- [Do I need a visa?](/do-i-need-a-visa): Hub of yes/no visa answers for every passport and destination pair.
- URL pattern: /do-i-need-a-visa/{citizenship-code}/{destination-slug} — e.g. /do-i-need-a-visa/us/japan, /do-i-need-a-visa/gb/thailand, /do-i-need-a-visa/in/portugal.
- Each page opens with a direct yes/no answer, then max stay, passport validity, required documents, application steps, cost and insurance rules, plus QAPage + FAQPage + HowTo structured data.
- Citizenship codes are ISO-3166 alpha-2 (us, gb, ca, au, de, fr, in, br, ...); destination slugs match /country/{slug}.

## Money pages (high-intent SEO landing pages)
- [Cheap flights to Paris](/cheap-flights-to-paris)
- [Cheap flights to Tokyo](/cheap-flights-to-tokyo)
- [Cheap flights to Dubai](/cheap-flights-to-dubai)
- [Cheap flights to Barcelona](/cheap-flights-to-barcelona)
- [Cheap flights to New York](/cheap-flights-to-new-york)
- [Best time to visit Japan for cheap flights](/best-time-to-visit-japan-cheap-flights)
- [Cheapest month to visit Italy](/cheapest-month-to-visit-italy)
- [When to fly to Thailand cheapest](/when-to-fly-to-thailand-cheapest)
- [Best time to visit Europe on a budget](/best-time-to-visit-europe-budget)
- [7-day Japan itinerary with flights](/7-day-japan-itinerary-with-flights)
- [10-day Europe itinerary on a budget](/10-day-europe-itinerary-cheap)
- [3-day Paris itinerary](/3-day-paris-trip-itinerary)
- [Weekend trip to London on a budget](/weekend-trip-london-budget)
- [Budget Europe trip under $1,000](/budget-trip-europe-under-1000)
- [Solo trip to Japan guide](/solo-trip-japan-guide)
- [Luxury Italy trip — hotels + flights](/luxury-trip-italy-hotel-flights)
- [Digital nomad in Thailand — cost guide](/digital-nomad-thailand-cost)
- [Last-minute cheap flight deals](/last-minute-cheap-flights-deals)
- [Cheapest cities to visit in Europe 2026](/cheapest-cities-to-visit-europe-2026)
- [Flights vs hotels in Paris — what costs more](/flights-vs-hotels-paris-prices)
- [Top Tourism Destinations](/destinations): 65+ most-visited countries with visa rules, costs, best season, and AI itineraries.
- [Insurance & Compensation Hub](/insurance): Travel insurance costs, visa insurance rules, EU261 flight compensation and baggage claims.
- [Travel Insurance Guide](/insurance/travel-insurance-guide): What travel insurance covers, real 2026 prices, exclusions, how to choose.
- [Schengen Visa Insurance](/insurance/schengen-visa-travel-insurance): The €30,000 rule, accepted certificates, prices by age.
- [Flight Delay Compensation EU261](/insurance/flight-delay-compensation-eu261): €250–€600 per passenger, eligibility, claim process.
- [Cancelled Flight Rights](/insurance/cancelled-flight-rights): Refund vs rerouting, right to care, self-rerouting.
- [Digital Nomad Health Insurance](/insurance/digital-nomad-health-insurance): Long-stay plans, costs by age, nomad visa requirements.
- [Lost Luggage Compensation](/insurance/lost-luggage-compensation): Montreal Convention limits, 21-day rule, PIR claims.
- [Package Tours & Day Trips Hub](/tours): What tours cost in 2026, package vs DIY maths, all-inclusive rates, tickets.
- [Package Tours vs DIY Travel](/tours/package-tours-vs-diy-travel): Cost comparison, where bundles save 10–25%, hybrid booking model.
- [Best Day Trips in Europe](/tours/best-day-trips-europe): Prices, travel times and whether the guided version is worth it.
- [How to Book a Tour Online](/tours/how-to-book-a-tour-online): Step-by-step booking, vouchers, cancellation windows.
- [All-Inclusive Holiday Cost 2026](/tours/all-inclusive-holiday-cost-2026): Per-night prices by destination and what is excluded.
- [Multi-Day Tours in Asia](/tours/multi-day-tours-asia): Routes worth booking, cost per day, what to arrange yourself.
- [Skip-the-Line Tickets Worth It?](/tours/skip-the-line-tickets-worth-it): 2026 queue times, premiums and the three rules.
- [Blog](/blog): SEO-focused guides on visas, budget travel, and best season to visit each region.
- [eSIM Guide](/esim): Compare Airalo, Holafly, Saily and local eSIMs by country.
- [Travel Calculator](/calculator): Per-day cost estimator by country and travel style.
- [Search](/search): Search 195 countries, 4,200 airports, and every visa route.

## Programmatic SEO templates

TravelOS auto-generates hundreds of long-tail travel pages from a structured data engine. Each page bundles an AI itinerary, cheapest flights (Aviasales), hotel picks (Hotellook), daily budget, FAQ and JSON-LD.

- `/trip-to/{city}` — city trip-planning hub (e.g. `/trip-to/tokyo`, `/trip-to/lisbon`).
- `/itinerary/{N}-day-{city}` — N-day itinerary (e.g. `/itinerary/7-day-bali`, `/itinerary/5-day-rome`).
- `/persona/{persona}-trip-{destination}` — style-based guide (e.g. `/persona/solo-trip-japan`, `/persona/luxury-trip-italy`, `/persona/budget-trip-thailand`).
- `/activity/{activity}-trip-{city}` — activity-based guide (e.g. `/activity/surf-trip-bali`, `/activity/food-trip-tokyo`).

Personas: solo, family, budget, luxury, digital-nomad, honeymoon, backpacker, foodie.
Activities: surf, ski, hiking, diving, yoga, nightlife, food, beach.

## Free travel tools

- [Visa Checker](/tools/visa-checker): Pick your passport + destination, get visa rules in one click.
- [Budget Calculator](/tools/budget-calculator): Trip cost by country, days, travelers, and style.
- [Schengen 90/180 Calculator](/tools/schengen-calculator): Track remaining Schengen days across past trips.
- [Currency Converter](/tools/currency): Live FX with 30-day history, 150+ currencies.
- [Packing List Generator](/tools/packing-list): Per-country, per-season packing checklist.

## Country guides

- [Japan](/country/japan): Visa rules, daily costs, top cities, and nomad data for Japan.
- [Portugal](/country/portugal): Digital nomad visa, Lisbon and Porto guides, costs.
- [Thailand](/country/thailand): Bangkok, Chiang Mai, visa-on-arrival rules, eSIM.
- [Mexico](/country/mexico): Mexico City, FMM permit, cost of living, safety.
- [France](/country/france): Schengen rules, Paris travel costs, transit.
- [Spain](/country/spain): Beckham Law, Schengen, Barcelona & Madrid cost of living.
- [Italy](/country/italy): Nomadi Digitali visa, Rome/Milan/Florence costs.
- [Greece](/country/greece): Digital nomad visa with 50% tax discount, island guide.
- [Turkey](/country/turkey): Istanbul, Cappadocia, residence permit and lira costs.
- [Indonesia](/country/indonesia): Bali KITAS, B211A visa, Canggu/Ubud nomad scene.
- [Vietnam](/country/vietnam): eVisa, Hanoi/Saigon costs, $2 banh mi.
- [South Korea](/country/south-korea): Seoul nomad scene, K-ETA, Jeju island.
- [UAE](/country/uae): Dubai Virtual Working visa, 0% income tax, infrastructure.
- [Australia](/country/australia): Working holiday, eVisa, Sydney/Melbourne costs.
- [Switzerland](/country/switzerland): Schengen access, Zurich/Geneva costs, Alps.
- [Iceland](/country/iceland): Long-term remote work visa, Reykjavík, Ring Road.
- [Brazil](/country/brazil): Digital nomad visa, Rio/São Paulo costs, eVisa.
- [India](/country/india): eVisa, Goa & Kerala, cost of living, monsoon timing.

## Popular destinations

- [Spain](/destinations/spain): Beaches, tapas, Gaudí, and Mediterranean travel guide.
- [Italy](/destinations/italy): Rome, Venice, Florence — visa, cost, best season.
- [Turkey](/destinations/turkey): Istanbul, Cappadocia, Mediterranean coast travel guide.
- [Greece](/destinations/greece): Santorini, Mykonos, Athens — islands and visa rules.
- [Indonesia](/destinations/indonesia): Bali, Komodo, Borobudur — visa and budget guide.
- [Vietnam](/destinations/vietnam): Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Saigon — costs and visa.
- [Egypt](/destinations/egypt): Pyramids, Nile, Red Sea — visa and itinerary.
- [Morocco](/destinations/morocco): Marrakech, Sahara, Chefchaouen travel guide.
- [Maldives](/destinations/maldives): Atolls, overwater villas, diving paradise.
- [Peru](/destinations/peru): Machu Picchu, Cusco, Amazon — visa and budget.
- [Germany](/destinations/germany): Berlin, Bavaria, Schengen rules, Oktoberfest.
- [Netherlands](/destinations/netherlands): Amsterdam canals, bike culture, tulips.
- [Czech Republic](/destinations/czech-republic): Prague, cheap beer, fairy-tale old town.
- [Croatia](/destinations/croatia): Dubrovnik, Plitvice, Adriatic islands, nomad visa.
- [Estonia](/destinations/estonia): Tallinn, e-residency, first nomad visa.
- [Argentina](/destinations/argentina): Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Iguazu, nomad visa.
- [Colombia](/destinations/colombia): Medellín, Cartagena, lowest-income nomad visa.
- [Costa Rica](/destinations/costa-rica): Pura vida, rainforest, Rentista nomad visa.
- [Philippines](/destinations/philippines): Palawan, Boracay, 7,000 islands.
- [South Africa](/destinations/south-africa): Cape Town, Kruger safari, Garden Route.

## Visa routes

- [US → Japan](/visa/us/japan): Entry rules and documents for US citizens visiting Japan.
- [Germany → Thailand](/visa/de/thailand): Visa-free stay, passport validity, insurance.
- [UK → Portugal](/visa/gb/portugal): Schengen 90/180, documents, costs.
- [US → Schengen](/visa/us/france): 90/180 rule for US citizens in the EU.
- [Canada → Mexico](/visa/ca/mexico): FMM permit and 180-day stay.
- [Australia → Indonesia](/visa/au/indonesia): VOA, B211A and Bali KITAS.

## Optional

- [About](/about): What TravelOS is and how the data is sourced.
- [Developers](/developers): API plans for visa and cost data.
- [Press](/press): Media kit and press coverage.

## New tools & hubs
- https://travelos.dev/schengen-visa — Schengen visa 2026: who needs one, €90 fee, 90/180 rule, ETIAS, documents, insurance minimum, 29 member countries
- https://travelos.dev/tools/cost-of-living — compare monthly cost of living between two cities (rent, food, transport, coworking)
- https://travelos.dev/tools/baggage-calculator — carry-on sizes, cabin weight limits and baggage fees for 20 major airlines
- https://travelos.dev/tools/best-time-to-fly — cheapest months, peak seasons and booking windows for 20 destinations

## Visa Guides (knowledge hub)

- [Visa Guides Hub](/visa): Country visa guides, requirements, application tips and visa-free travel, updated 2026.
- [Country Visa Guides](/visa/guides): Per-country visa types, documents, fees and processing times.
- [Visa Requirements](/visa/requirements): Documents, passport validity, proof of funds, insurance, invitations, biometrics.
- [Visa Tips](/visa/tips): How to apply, refusal reasons, approval odds, eVisa vs visa on arrival.
- [Visa-Free Travel](/visa/visa-free): Visa-free lists, visa on arrival, eVisas, ETA programmes, passport rankings.
- [Schengen Visa Guide 2026: Rules, Fees and Processing Times](/visa/schengen): How the Schengen short-stay visa works in 2026 — the 90/180 rule, €90 fee, which consulate to apply to, documents, insurance minimums and realistic ti
- [Italy Visa Guide 2026: Types, Documents and Processing Times](/visa/italy): Italy visa requirements in 2026 — Schengen short-stay rules, national type D visas, digital nomad permits, fees, documents and how long each route tak
- [Japan Visa Guide 2026: eVisa, Requirements and Processing](/visa/japan): Japan visa requirements in 2026 — who enters visa-free, how the Japan eVisa works, documents, fees, processing times and long-stay routes.
- [USA Visa Guide 2026: B1/B2, ESTA and Interview Waits](/visa/usa): US visa requirements in 2026 — Visa Waiver Program and ESTA, B1/B2 tourist visas, the DS-160, fees, interview wait times and common refusal grounds.
- [Canada Visa Guide 2026: eTA, Visitor Visa and Biometrics](/visa/canada): Canada entry requirements in 2026 — the CAD 7 eTA, the CAD 100 visitor visa, biometrics, processing times, funds evidence and extensions.
- [Australia Visa Guide 2026: ETA, eVisitor and Visitor Visa 600](/visa/australia): Australia visa requirements in 2026 — the ETA subclass 601, free eVisitor 651, Visitor visa 600 costs, health and character rules and processing times
- [UK Visa Guide 2026: ETA, Standard Visitor Visa and Fees](/visa/united-kingdom): UK entry requirements in 2026 — the £16 Electronic Travel Authorisation, the Standard Visitor visa, six-month stays, biometrics, fees and priority pro
- [India Visa Guide 2026: eVisa Types, Fees and Validity](/visa/india): India eVisa in 2026 — tourist, business and medical categories, 30-day to 5-year validity, fees, designated airports and required uploads.
- [Thailand Visa Guide 2026: Visa Exemption, DTV and eVisa](/visa/thailand): Thailand entry rules in 2026 — the 60-day visa exemption, digital arrival card, eVisa applications, the five-year Destination Thailand Visa and extens
- [UAE Visa Guide 2026: Visa on Arrival, eVisa and Golden Visa](/visa/uae): United Arab Emirates entry rules in 2026 — visa on arrival lists, 30/60-day tourist eVisas, extensions, overstay fines and Golden Visa criteria.
- [Vietnam Visa Guide 2026: 90-Day eVisa, Fees and Exemptions](/visa/vietnam): Vietnam entry requirements in 2026 — the 90-day multiple-entry eVisa, $25–$50 fees, three-day processing, visa exemptions and border-gate rules.
- [Work Visas Explained 2026: Sponsorship, Permits and Timelines](/visa/work-visas-explained): How work visas function — employer sponsorship, labour market tests, points systems, salary thresholds, family rights and how long each stage takes.
- [Student Visas 2026: Requirements, Funds and Work Rights](/visa/student-visas-explained): How student visas work — acceptance letters, financial thresholds, language tests, permitted work hours, dependants and post-study work options.
- [Visa Documents Checklist 2026: What Every Application Needs](/visa/required-documents): The document set almost every visa application asks for — passport, form, photo, itinerary, accommodation, funds, insurance and employment proof.
- [Passport Validity Rules 2026: Six-Month Rule Explained](/visa/passport-validity-rules): How passport validity is calculated, which countries use the six-month rule, where three months applies, the ten-year issue rule and blank-page requir
- [Proof of Funds for a Visa 2026: How Much and What Counts](/visa/proof-of-funds): What consulates mean by proof of funds — daily thresholds by region, which statements count, sponsorship letters and the deposit patterns that trigger
- [Travel Insurance for Visas 2026: Minimum Cover by Country](/visa/travel-insurance-requirements): Where travel medical insurance is mandatory for a visa, the €30,000 Schengen minimum, what the policy must include and how to avoid rejected certifica
- [Visa Invitation Letters 2026: Format, Content and Examples](/visa/invitation-letters): When a visa invitation letter is required, who signs it, the details consulates check, notarisation rules and how host obligations differ from sponsor
- [Visa Biometrics 2026: Fingerprints, Photos and Validity](/visa/biometrics-explained): How visa biometrics work — who must enrol, where appointments happen, fees, the 59-month Schengen reuse rule, Canada's 10-year rule and the EU Entry/E
- [Visa Processing Times 2026: How Long Each Country Takes](/visa/visa-processing-times): How long visas take in 2026 — Schengen 15 days, UK three weeks, US interview waits, eVisa turnarounds — plus what drives delays and how to expedite.
- [Visa Application Checklist 2026: Step-by-Step Before You Submit](/visa/visa-application-checklist): A pre-submission checklist covering eligibility, consulate choice, forms, documents, funds, insurance, appointments and post-submission tracking.
- [Visa Fees Compared 2026: What Each Country Charges](/visa/visa-fees-comparison): A side-by-side comparison of visa and authorisation fees worldwide, plus service charges, biometrics costs and the hidden expenses applications add.
- [How to Apply for a Visa in 2026: Step-by-Step Process](/visa/how-to-apply): The full visa application process from choosing the right category to collecting your passport — forms, appointments, biometrics, fees and what happen
- [Common Reasons for Visa Rejection 2026 and How to Fix Them](/visa/visa-rejection-reasons): The refusal grounds consulates cite most often, from insufficient funds and weak ties to inconsistent documents, plus appeal deadlines and reapplicati
- [How to Increase Visa Approval Chances in 2026](/visa/increase-approval-chances): Practical steps that measurably improve approval odds — evidence quality, cover letters, travel history, timing, consulate choice and interview prepar
- [eVisa vs Visa on Arrival 2026: Which Is Better?](/visa/evisa-vs-visa-on-arrival): How eVisas and visa on arrival differ in cost, processing, boarding risk and queue times, and which to choose when a destination offers both.
- [Single Entry vs Multiple Entry Visa: Differences Explained](/visa/single-vs-multiple-entry): How single, double and multiple entry visas differ, when a side trip breaks your visa, Schengen cascade rules and how to qualify for long-validity mul
- [How Long Does Visa Approval Take? 2026 Timelines](/visa/how-long-visa-approval-takes): Realistic approval timelines by visa type and region, what published figures leave out, tracking statuses explained and when to worry about a delay.
- [How to Prepare Visa Documents: Scanning, Order and Translation](/visa/prepare-your-documents): Document preparation done right — file order, scan quality, certified translations, apostilles, naming conventions and the copies to keep for next tim
- [Common Visa Application Mistakes to Avoid in 2026](/visa/common-visa-application-mistakes): The recurring errors that sink visa applications — wrong consulate, mismatched dates, non-refundable tickets, undeclared refusals, expired photos and 
- [Visa-Free Countries 2026: Where You Can Travel Without a Visa](/visa/visa-free-countries): How visa-free travel works in 2026 — typical stay lengths, what visa-free does not permit, ETA and ETIAS changes, and how to verify your own passport'
- [Visa on Arrival Countries 2026: Fees, Cash and Queue Times](/visa/visa-on-arrival-destinations): Which regions still offer visa on arrival, typical fees and stay lengths, cash and photo requirements, queue realities and how to avoid refusal at the
- [eVisa Countries 2026: Full Guide to Electronic Visas](/visa/evisa-countries): How eVisas work in 2026 — which countries issue them, typical fees and processing, official portals versus agents, and rules on entry points and valid
- [ETA Programs 2026: ETIAS, UK ETA, ESTA, eTA and K-ETA](/visa/eta-programs): Every major electronic travel authorisation compared — fees, validity, processing, who needs one, and why an ETA is not a visa but is still mandatory.
- [Passport Rankings 2026: How Passport Power Is Measured](/visa/passport-rankings): How passport power indices are compiled, what a visa-free score means in practice, why rankings differ between indices and how to improve your own mob
- [Easiest Countries to Enter 2026: Low-Friction Destinations](/visa/easiest-countries-to-enter): Destinations with the lowest entry friction — no-visa or instant eVisa, no funds interviews, long permitted stays — and how to build travel history th
- [Transit Visas 2026: When You Need One to Change Planes](/visa/transit-visas): When airside transit requires a visa, which countries always demand one, how to tell if your layover needs immigration clearance, and transit exemptio
- [Digital Nomad Visas 2026: Countries, Income Rules and Tax](/visa/digital-nomad-visas): How digital nomad visas work in 2026 — countries offering them, income thresholds, permitted durations, tax residency triggers and application documen
- [Overstaying a Visa 2026: Fines, Bans and How to Fix It](/visa/overstaying-a-visa): What happens if you overstay — fines by region, entry bans, how automated border systems detect it, voluntary departure and effects on future applicat