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New $1,000 Parole Fee Takes Effect Oct 16, 2025 for U.S. Entries
On October 16, 2025, DHS will begin collecting a $1,000 fee for each parole or re-parole event under H.R. 1.…
Umrah Visa Validity Cuts to One Month Ahead of Pilgrim Surge
From the first week of November 2025, Umrah visas must be used to enter Saudi Arabia within 30 days of…
E-Visa Beats VOA for Indian Travelers: Planning and Certainty 2025
E-visas offer pre-approval, fixed fees, and faster processing—reducing refusals and queues—while visa-on-arrival fits spontaneous travel but risks delays and variable…
US Expands Biometric Exit Checks with Photo Verification
CBP’s interim rule requires live biometric facial photos of all departing non‑U.S. citizens, approved September 15, 2025. The cloud‑based TVS…
Ethiopia’s Immigration Reforms: Fines, Visa Services, and Compliance
Ethiopia tightened immigration rules: USD 30 daily fines for overstays, USD 3,000 plus USD 30 daily for transit overstays, all…
Singapore PR Rules Tighten in December 2025: 180-Day REP Renewal
From December 1, 2025, PRs abroad without a valid REP have 180 days to apply for renewal or face automatic,…
What to Know About Europe’s New EES and ETIAS for Travelers
From October 12, 2025, EES will record non-EU visitors’ biometrics and replace passport stamps; full deployment by April 10, 2026.…
U.S. Embassy Warns Americans in Trinidad as Venezuela Tensions Rise
On October 18, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain warned Americans to avoid U.S. government facilities after U.S.…