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 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
New Rule: OCI Card After Passport Renewal Requires E-OCI Update
India's twenty twenty-six e-OCI system ends physical booklet reissues for adults after passport renewal, requiring only online record updates for travel.
UK Evisa 2026: Passport Returned from Visa Application Centre While Application Continues
UK visa applicants are receiving passports back mid-process due to the new eVisa system. This is a procedural…
Passport Is Not Final Proof of Citizenship, but It Still Matters for Tax Residence
Indian tax residency depends on physical stay and day counts. Passports are vital for proving travel history to…
India Raises Passport Fee to ₹2,500 Effective July 1, 2026: Ministry of External Affairs
India raises passport fees to ₹2,500 on July 1, 2026, as the U.S. proposes doubling citizenship application costs…
Malaysia Passport Gets 10-Year Validity and Redesign, Rises in Henley Index
Malaysia launches a 10-year passport option and redesigned booklet on July 1, 2026, enhancing security and ranking 9th…
Indian Embassy in Kuwait Limits Passport and Consular Services to Emergency Cases
Indian Embassy in Kuwait suspends routine consular services from July 1, 2026, amid provider transition. Only emergency cases…
Indian Passport at 75th in Henley Index as Ministry of External Affairs Clarifies It Is Not Proof of Citizenship
India clarifies that passports are travel documents, not conclusive citizenship proof, while the nation's rank rises to 75th…
ECR vs Non-ECR Passport: When You Need a Protector of Emigrants for Work Abroad
A guide to Indian ECR and Non-ECR passport statuses, explaining emigration clearance rules for workers heading to eighteen…
Pakistan Ends Cash and Bank-Branch Passport Fee Payments on July 1, 2026
Pakistan ends cash and bank-branch passport fee payments on July 1, 2026, requiring digital QR code scans via…
Indian Embassy in Muscat Announces Updated Passport Fees Effective July 1
Indian Embassy in Muscat revises passport and consular fees starting July 1, 2026, with a 36-page reissue set…