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…
European Pet Passport Requires ISO-Compliant Microchip and Rabies Vaccination from April
The EU will mandate pet passports and stricter document checks for dogs, cats, and ferrets starting April 22,…
Emirates and Etihad Update Passport Rules for Dubai Flights as New Ban Takes Effect
UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad ban Iranian passport holders from entry and transit as of 2026, with exemptions…
Ghana Opens Visa-Free Entry to All African Passports on Africa Day, May 25
Ghana will grant visa-free entry to all African passport holders starting May 25, 2026, joining five nations leading…
ITIN or SSN: Which Tax ID You Need and How to Apply Before the April 15 Deadline
The April 15, 2026, tax deadline requires immigrants to use an SSN or apply for an ITIN. Payments…
Telangana High Court Says NOC Needed for Passport Renewal in Criminal Cases
The Telangana High Court ruled that people with pending criminal cases must first get a trial court NOC…
India’s Passport Revolution Reaches 56 Countries on Henley Passport Index
India’s passport hits 75th rank with 56 visa-free spots in 2026. While avoiding major US bans, travelers face…
Foreign Birth Registration (fbr) Opens Irish Passport Path via Island of Ireland Grandparent
Learn how to claim Irish citizenship via a grandparent, including FBR registration steps, document requirements, and U.S. dual…
State Department Reinstates Passport Requirement for Diversity Visa Lottery
The U.S. reinstates passport requirements for the DV-2028 lottery to curb fraud, requiring applicants to provide passport data…