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
Travelers Face Return Risks as Passport Suspension Freezes Use, Revocation Cancels
Learn the legal differences between Indian passport suspension and revocation, and how to navigate travel using Emergency Certificates in 2026.
Germany Imposes Temporary Identity Checks as Entry-Exit System Tracks First-Time Asylum Applications
Germany extends all land border checks to Sept 2026, aiming to curb unauthorized migration and impacting travel times…
Bill to Fine Passport Seizures Under Private Sector Labour Law Hits Roadblock
Bahrain stalls a bill proposing fines up to $1,325 for employers who seize domestic workers' passports, as lawmakers…
10-Year Passport Validity Rule Trips Up UK Tourists Under Post-Brexit Three-Month Requirement
British travelers face gate denials as airlines strictly enforce post-Brexit 10-year and 3-month passport rules to avoid fines,…
Federal Police Resume Passport Services After Fenapef Protest Against Provisional Measure 1,348/2026
Brazil's Federal Police restored full passport services on April 11, 2026, ending a strike and launching new tracking…
Renewing an Indian Passport in the UK: Timeline and Police Verification Issues
Normal Timeline 4 to 5 weeks Tatkal Timeline 1 to 2 weeks PVR Delay +4 to 6 weeks…
Bill C-3 Restores Citizenship by Descent for Millions. Now Lost Canadians Can Reclaim
Canada's Bill C-3 removes the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent, potentially making millions of Americans eligible for…
Kyrgyz Parliament Ratifies Egypt Visa Waiver for Diplomatic Passports, 90 Days Rule
Kyrgyzstan ratifies visa-free travel for Egyptian diplomatic and service passport holders, allowing 90-day stays. Ordinary passport rules remain…
U.S. State Department Updates Passport Book Fees, Adds Execution and Expedited Costs
New US passport fees effective April 8, 2026: Adults pay $165 for first-time books, $130 for renewals. Children…
EU Rolls Out Entry/exit System for Britons, Ending Passport Stamps in Schengen Area
The EU ends passport stamping for UK travelers on April 10, 2026, replacing manual checks with the biometric…