Stay informed with the latest visa, passport, and immigration updates from around the world
October 2025 brings critical travel restrictions updates including the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) launching October 12, recent ESTA fee increases to $40, and ongoing US travel bans affecting 19 countries. International travelers must understand these changes to avoid delays and unexpected costs.
October 2025 brings significant immigration policy changes including DACA reopening for new applicants, streamlined H-2A agricultural worker petitions, and major advances in employment-based visa bulletin dates. These updates affect over 1 million potential applicants across multiple visa categories.
The U.S. State Department has corrected DV-2026 Green Card Lottery results, declaring Cuban natives ineligible after an initial error. Starting October 16, 2025, all DV lottery applicants must pay a new $1 registration fee, while DV-2027 registration faces unexpected delays.
Starting September 1, 2025, Indian embassies worldwide enforce strict ICAO-compliant passport photo requirements. All applicants must submit photos meeting specific size, lighting, and background standards, with no glasses or digital edits allowed.
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.
The Transportation Security Administration has confirmed that REAL ID enforcement begins May 7, 2025, requiring all domestic travelers 18+ to present compliant identification for flights. This long-delayed federal requirement affects millions of Americans who must upgrade their driver's licenses or use alternative IDs like passports.
New travel restrictions are reshaping international travel in October 2025, with the EU launching biometric Entry/Exit System, U.S. implementing visa fee increases and stricter application rules, and ongoing travel bans affecting 19 countries. Learn how these changes impact your travel plans and what documents you need.
Major immigration policy changes are reshaping the U.S. immigration landscape in October 2025, including the reopening of DACA applications for the first time in four years, a controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee, and significant movement in employment-based green card priority dates. These changes affect hundreds of thousands of immigrants, employers, and visa applicants nationwide.
The U.S. State Department has confirmed a delay in the DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration, which typically opens in early October. The delay comes as the government implements a new $1 registration fee and navigates a federal shutdown affecting non-essential services.
Starting May 1, 2025, Germany implements mandatory digital biometric passport photos for all ID documents, banning paper photos, selfies, and photo booth submissions. The new law affects passports, ID cards, and residence permits, requiring professional photographers or certified self-service terminals to combat document fraud and AI manipulation.
October 2025 brings significant visa policy changes including new US green card movements, UK ETA requirements now at £16, and ETIAS delayed until 2026. Plus, the crucial May 7, 2025 Real ID deadline approaches for all domestic US flights.
The REAL ID enforcement deadline took effect on May 7, 2025, fundamentally changing identification requirements for domestic air travel and federal facility access across the United States. Millions of Americans must now carry REAL ID-compliant licenses or alternative identification to board flights, with federal agencies implementing phased enforcement through May 2027.
Get the latest visa and immigration news delivered to your inbox