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 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.
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£589 Charge Hits UK Households as New Rule Adds Certificate of Entitlement to British Passport
UK dual nationals must now use a British passport or £589 certificate to enter, as foreign passports no longer suffice due to 2026 ETA enforcement rules.
IRS Launches Centralized Web Page to Streamline Tax Fraud and Scam Reporting
The IRS launched a unified portal in 2026 to report tax fraud and identity theft, emphasizing AI threats…
Taiwan Expands Online Passport Renewal to 3.5 Million with Household Registration
Taiwan expands online passport renewal on July 1, 2026, for adults with active household registration using digital certificates…
U.S. State Department Warns Travelers: Novelty Stamps Can Lead to Passport Defacement, Entry Denial
The U.S. State Department warns travelers that unofficial novelty stamps can lead to entry denial and passport invalidation…
Qatar-Born Residents and Children of Qatari Mothers Eligible for National Service
Qatar opens national service to residents born in-country and children of Qatari mothers, offering pay and a path…
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…
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 Alerts Brits to Passport Rule Causing Boarding Denials
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…