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.

As of August 2025, the UK, India, and Saudi Arabia are implementing significant changes to their visa policies.

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.

Starting in 2026, Mongolia’s visa-free entry rules will vary by nationality, with some countries requiring e-visas.

The State Department is instructing consular officers to consider projected lifetime medical costs more heavily when making immigrant visa decisions.