Passport
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are some of the new visa requirements implemented in 2025?
Starting June 23, 2025, applicants must provide a list of social media usernames used in the past five years; a Visa Integrity Fee of $250 will be effective October 1, 2025.
Read: US Colleges See Decline in Indian Enrollment Amid Visa DelaysWhat changes are happening to visa-free entry rules in 2026?
Starting in 2026, Mongolia’s visa-free entry rules will vary by nationality, with some countries requiring e-visas.
Read: Mongolia Extends Visa Exemption for 34 Countries Through 2026What action is required for visa applications starting January 1, 2026?
Beneficiaries must use updated fee amounts for all applications postmarked on or after January 1, 2026, as any request not including these updated fees will be rejected.
Read: US Visa Rules Jan 2026: 39-Country Ban and Fee HikesWhich countries are implementing changes to their visa policies as of August 2025?
As of August 2025, the UK, India, and Saudi Arabia are implementing significant changes to their visa policies.
Read: August 2025 Immigration Updates: UK Fee Hikes, India Re 1 Visa, Saudi Work PermitsHow can travelers ensure their digital status is up-to-date during the transition period?
Travelers should use the same passport linked to their UKVI account and update document details if they renew or replace their passport.
Read: UKVI Replaces Visa Vignette Stickers with Digital Evisas by 2026
Immigration Department Rolls Out RM350 10-Year Passport Option, Travelers Warned
Malaysia plans a 10-year passport option for RM350 to reduce renewal frequency and simplify visa processes for students and workers abroad in 2026.
Malaysia Launches 10-Year Passport at RM350 as Lost Passport Cases Rise
Malaysia launched a 10-year passport for citizens aged 18-59 for RM350, while raising lost passport replacement fees up…
U.S. Embassy in London Warns as 25 February 2026 ETA-Driven Boarding Problem Strands Brits
From February 2026, British/Irish dual nationals using foreign passports must show a UK/Irish passport or certificate of entitlement…
Dual Nationals with Valid Passports Can Still Be Stopped at U.S. Ports of Entry
Avoid travel delays in 2026 by checking passport validity, damage, and blank pages months before your trip. Learn…
British Passport Holders Urged to Apply Early for ETIAS Before Entering Schengen
UK travelers don't need ETIAS until Autumn 2026. The EES border system is active now, but the 20…
Record 2025 German Passport Applications Jam Staatsangehörigkeitsbehörde as Law Reform Looms
Germany's 2026 citizenship surge follows reforms cutting residency to 5 years, or 3 years for high achievers, despite…
MHA Tightens Citizenship Amendment Rules, Requires Foreign Passport Disclosure
India mandates foreign passport disclosure for CAA applicants, while the U.S. tightens signature rules and retrogresses visa dates…
EU Rolls Out Visa Cascade for Thai Passport Holders Applying for Schengen Visas
The EU's new Visa Cascade for Thai residents offers 1, 2, and 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visas based on…
Indian Passport Falls to 78th in Henley Passport Index 2026 with Lower Mobility Score
India ranks 78th in the Henley Passport Index 2026 with 59 visa-free destinations, while the Passport Index 2026…
Prince Edward Island Archives Logs Four Years of Requests in Four Months as Americans Seek Canadian Proof of Citizenship
Prince Edward Island archives face a massive backlog as Americans request historical records for Canadian citizenship under new…