Passport
Passport application and renewal guides, expedited processing options, dual nationality passport rules, and country-specific passport power rankings. Covers U.S., Indian, UK, and EU passport procedures.
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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 new rules did the U.S. introduce in March 2025 regarding travel authorizations?
Non-U.S. citizens must register their local address while in the United States and carry proof of registration at all times; visa waiver program travelers face separate requirements, potentially including fingerprinting.
Read: USA Blocks Lee Dohyun From World Cup StageIndia Launches Secure e Passport Under Passport Seva Programme 2.0
India’s e Passport rollout completed in August 2025, offering advanced security with a secure RFID chip and biometric data. It follows global ICAO standards and integrates with Passport Seva Programme…
Top 5 Most Powerful Passports for Effortless Global Travel in 2025
In 2025, Singapore leads global passport rankings with visa-free access to 193 countries. European passports provide broad mobility,…
Jordan Passport Strengthened: Visa-Free Access to 51 Countries
Jordanian passport holders will enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 50 countries by August 2025. This progress…
Parents Abandon 10-Year-Old Son at Barcelona Airport Over Expired Passport
A 10-year-old was left alone at Barcelona El-Prat Airport in July 2025 due to an expired passport. Parents…
India Adds 9 New Consular Centers in US, Opens Saturday Services
Eight new Indian Consular Application Centres opened in the US with Saturday hours, improving visa, passport, and OCI…
Indian Passport Surges to 77th in 2025 Henley Index Ranking
India’s passport jumped eight places to rank 77th in 2025, allowing access to 59 visa-free or VOA countries.…
Indian Passport Soars to 77th Rank with 59 Visa-Free Destinations in 2025
The Indian passport advanced to 77th in the Henley Passport Index in 2025, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access…
Is an e Passport Mandatory for Indian Citizens? What You Should Know
India launched e Passports under Passport Seva Programme 2.0 in 2024 with RFID chips storing biometric data. Traditional…
Indian Passport Rises to 77th in Henley Index: New Era of Global Mobility
In 2025, India’s passport climbed eight places to 77th, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 countries. This…
Over 2 Lakh Indians Surrender Passports Annually Since 2022
More than 1 million Indians surrendered passports from 2019-2024 amid rising migration. India prohibits dual citizenship, mandating renunciation…