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Sweeping visa policy changes took effect in October 2025, affecting millions of travelers worldwide. The U.S. eliminated interview waivers for most applicants, introduced new fees, and restricted where visas can be applied for, while the UK imposed sudden visa requirements on Botswana nationals and shortened graduate visas.
Starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of State implemented sweeping visa policy changes affecting millions of travelers worldwide. New interview requirements now mandate in-person appointments for nearly all applicants, including children and seniors, while visa applications must be filed in the applicant's home country with limited exceptions.
Starting January 8, 2025, US citizens must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) costing £10 before traveling to the UK, marking the biggest change in UK-US travel requirements in decades. The new digital system affects millions of American travelers and signals broader immigration policy shifts worldwide.
Major visa policy changes take effect in October 2025, including the EU's new Entry/Exit System launching October 12, updated UK visa requirements for Botswana and Palestine, and the new US citizenship test starting October 20. These changes affect millions of international travelers and visa applicants worldwide.
October 2025 brings sweeping visa policy changes affecting millions of international travelers. The EU launches its Entry/Exit System requiring fingerprints, the US introduces a harder citizenship test, and the UK imposes new visa requirements on Botswana nationals—all taking effect this month.
The UK implemented major visa policy changes on October 14, 2025, including new visa requirements for Botswana and Palestine nationals, a shorter Graduate visa from January 2027, and stricter English language standards. These changes affect thousands of international travelers and students planning to visit or study in the United Kingdom.
Major visa policy changes take effect in October 2025, including a new $250 US visa integrity fee, UK visa requirements for Palestinian and Botswana nationals, and the EU's Entry/Exit System rollout starting October 12. These changes affect millions of international travelers and require immediate attention to documentation requirements.
October 2025 brings sweeping visa policy changes affecting millions of travelers worldwide. The EU launched its biometric Entry/Exit System on October 12, while the US introduced new visa integrity fees and stricter application rules. China's K visa for STEM graduates also took effect this month.
The US Department of State has implemented sweeping visa policy changes in Fall 2025, including mandatory interviews for all ages, ESTA fee increases to $40, and new restrictions requiring visa applications in country of residence. These changes affect millions of international travelers, students, and workers starting September-October 2025.
Major visa policy changes took effect in October 2025, including new US visa fees starting at $250, expanded interview requirements, and the EU's Entry/Exit System launch on October 12. These changes impact millions of travelers, immigrants, and visa applicants worldwide.
New U.S. visa restrictions now require applicants to apply in their country of residence or nationality, while ESTA fees nearly doubled to $40 on September 30, 2025. These changes affect millions of travelers and immigrant visa applicants heading into October 2025.
The EU's new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) officially launched on October 12, 2025, replacing passport stamps with biometric screening for travelers entering 29 European countries. Additionally, the U.S. October 2025 Visa Bulletin brings significant green card date advancements, while new H-2A agricultural worker processing rules took effect October 2, 2025.
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