Visa Requirements
Entry requirements by country — visa types, required documents, financial proof thresholds, and processing timelines. Organized by destination with real applicant experiences and consular post data.
Top questions about Visa Requirements
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 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 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 are being made to the visa application process in 2025?
The State Department is instructing consular officers to consider projected lifetime medical costs more heavily when making immigrant visa decisions.
Read: 2025 Health-Based Visa Guidelines Could Deny Obese or Heart Patients
British Passport Holders Need Certificate of Entitlement for UK Trips
From Feb 25, 2026, dual British-Canadian citizens must use a British passport or Certificate of Entitlement to enter the UK; Canadian passports alone won't...
China Expands Visa Waiver for 30-Day Visa-Free Entry Starting February 17 2026
China adds Canada and the UK to its 30-day visa-free travel list starting Feb 17, 2026, allowing easier…
Egypt Expands Visa Exemption for United States Travelers with Visa-On-Arrival
Egypt expands visa exemptions for US and European citizens, removing the visa-on-arrival fee to streamline entry and boost…
BNP-Led Government Faces Security Protests as Bangladesh Resumes Tourist Visa Services
Bangladesh resumes tourist visas for Indians after a 2-month freeze, restoring travel for medical patients and tourists following…
Electronic Travel Authorisation Adds New Rule for Dual British Citizens with Certificate of Entitlement
From Feb 25, 2026, the UK mandates dual citizens use British passports or Entitlement Certificates as ETA enforcement…
China Expands Visa Waiver Program for 30-Day Visa-Free Entry
China adds Canada and the UK to its 30-day visa-free entry program, allowing 50 countries to visit without…
Azerbaijan Expands Visa-Free Entry Pilot Programs for Travelers
Azerbaijan has updated its 2026 entry rules, blending permanent visa-free access with new one-year pilot programs for specific…
State Border Committee of Belarus Welcomes Over 15,900 Visa-Waiver Travelers Since Jan 2026
Belarus reports steady European travel via its visa-waiver program, with over 15,000 entries in early 2026. Simultaneously, the…
US Mission Warns Nigerians Visa Fraud Brings Stricter Scrutiny
U.S. authorities are tightening visa screening for Nigerians in response to high fraud and overstay rates. New advisories…
Brazil and India Extend Visitor Visas to 10 Years in New Deal
Beginning February 5, 2026, India and Brazil will offer 10-year reciprocal visitor visas for business and tourism. The…