Italy Cuts Visa Processing for Russian Citizens to 45 Days from 60
Italy now lists a 45-day processing period for tourist visa applications from Russian citizens, down from 60 days. Applicants should factor the revised...
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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 DelaysWhich 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 PermitsWhat 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 changes were made to U.S. visa policies in 2025?
In 2025, the U.S. tightened visa rules for some countries by suspending visas for nationals of 19 countries due to security concerns, making the process more stringent.
Read: Woman Shares Struggle After B1/B2 and F-1 Visa Denials to USWhat is the requirement for visa applicants from the listed countries starting September 2, 2025?
Starting September 2, 2025, in-person interviews will be required for nearly all visa applicants.
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Self-Transfer Layovers: When You Need a Visa (and Immigration)
Separate tickets, a bag recheck or a terminal change usually mean passing immigration, so you need entry permission,…
Leon Schreiber Eases Immigration Directive 13 of 2026 60-Day Advance-Filing Requirement
Immigration Directive 13 of 2026 lets eligible applicants in South Africa apply to extend or change visa conditions…
Vassilis Maragos Briefs Armenian Mps on 2029 Visa Liberalisation Action Plan
Armenia aims to complete the EU’s Visa Liberalisation Action Plan by 2029, but meeting that target will not…
New Passport Rules Hit London Gatwick as Contactless Egates Adopt Facial-Recognition Technology
Upgraded contactless eGates began operating at London Gatwick during the week of October 6, 2026. Eligible British citizens…
European Commission to Propose Visa Restrictions on Schengen Tourist Visas for Russians in January
The European Commission is expected to propose tighter visa rules for Russian citizens in January 2027, but no…
Private Social Media and U.S. Visa Administrative Processing: What Happens Next
From October 1, 2026, I, TN, and TD applicants must make relevant social media profiles public or open…
US Confirms Greece’s Full Compliance with Visa Waiver Program, Says Robert Law to Michalis Chrysochoidis
Greece has met the requirements for full participation in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, ending years of heightened…
Munich Airport Transit Visa: Who Needs One in 2026
20 nationalities need a German airport transit visa at Munich. India was dropped June 3, 2026. Exemptions, MUC…
New E-Visa System Launches October 1, 2026, State Migration Service Confirms
Turkmenistan’s e-visa system opened on October 1, 2026, but important rules remain unsettled. Applicants should check whether their…