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
ETIAS for CBI Passports: Pre-Travel Authorization, Not a Limit
ETIAS requires many Caribbean CBI passport holders to get an online travel authorisation before Schengen trips. Apply via the EU portal, allow about 10 minutes, and expect most approvals in…
UK Ends Visa-Free Access for Nauru Over Citizenship-by-Investment
From 3pm GMT on December 9, 2025, Nauru passport holders lost ETA access and must obtain a UK…
Maintaining F-1 Status Over Winter Break: Do’s and Don’ts
During Winter break, F-1 students must keep SEVIS active, confirm I-20 and travel signatures, and carry essential documents.…
New Proposal Would Force Americans to Choose One Citizenship by Year
Sen. Marco Rubio’s Exclusive Citizenship Act would force dual nationals to renounce one nationality within one year or…
UAE Halts Most Visas for Pakistanis with Ordinary Passports
The UAE has largely stopped issuing tourist, visit and work visas to Pakistani green passport holders since late…
TSA Proposes $18 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID or Passport
TSA proposes an $18 fee for passengers lacking compliant ID to use biometric kiosks that verify identity via…
Indonesia Launches Global Citizenship to Address Dual Citizenship
Indonesia’s GCI provides indefinite permanent residency to certain people with strong Indonesian ties without granting citizenship or passports.…
India’s Immigration System Under Strain: Triple Passport Scandals
Authorities allege Sameer Lakhaani used forged Indian documents to obtain Portuguese and then British passports, exposing systemic identity…
Timur Mindych: Ukrainian Passport Invalid and US Visa Canceled
In November 2025 Ukraine declared Timur Mindych’s passport invalid and the U.S. canceled his visa as Operation Midas…
Botswana’s Golden Passport: Buy Citizenship for $75K, Open 2026
Botswana will open an Impact Investment Program in early 2026, offering citizenship for a $75,000 contribution plus fees.…