Delhi High Court Asks Ministry of External Affairs on Passports Amendment Rules, 2026 Within 3 Months
Delhi High Court orders Ministry of External Affairs to review the 2026 passport fee hike affecting overseas and domestic applicants within three months.
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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 2026How 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 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 HikesWhat kind of extra checks do new visa applicants have to go through starting in June 2025?
Starting in June 2025, all new student and exchange visa applicants must undergo strict social media checks as part of the visa interview process.
Read: Trump Policies Stir Anxiety Among UH Hilo Foreign Students, Threaten Enrollment
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Pakistan Passport Rises to 100th Place in Henley Passport Index with 30 Visa-Free Destinations
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