{"id":14972,"date":"2025-10-31T17:32:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T12:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/?p=14972"},"modified":"2025-10-31T17:32:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T12:02:17","slug":"usa-new-entry-exit-rules-for-visa-and-green-card-holders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/usa-new-entry-exit-rules-for-visa-and-green-card-holders","title":{"rendered":"US Issues New Entry-Exit Rules: Photo Now Mandatory for All Visa and Green Card Holders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Starting December 26, 2025, all foreign travelers entering or leaving the U.S.\u2014including Green Card holders\u2014will need to have their photos taken as part of new entry-exit regulations. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal of the US government is to build a unified biometric system to verify the identity and prevent overstays of every noncitizen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a traveler, student, or NRI green-card holder, here\u2019s what this new entry-exit rule means for your next trip\u2014and what to expect at US airports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/usa-new-entry-exit-rules-for-visa-and-green-card-holders\/#When_Do_These_New_Entry-Exit_US_Rules_Take_Effect\" >When Do These New Entry-Exit US Rules Take Effect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/usa-new-entry-exit-rules-for-visa-and-green-card-holders\/#Why_the_Change\" >Why the Change?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/usa-new-entry-exit-rules-for-visa-and-green-card-holders\/#Who_Is_Affected_by_the_2025_US_Entry-Exit_Rules\" >Who Is Affected by the 2025 US Entry-Exit Rules?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/usa-new-entry-exit-rules-for-visa-and-green-card-holders\/#What_to_Expect_at_US_Airports_Under_the_2025_Entry-Exit_Rules\" >What to Expect at US Airports Under the 2025 Entry-Exit Rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/usa-new-entry-exit-rules-for-visa-and-green-card-holders\/#For_Green_Card_Holders_Heres_What_You_Should_Know\" >For Green Card Holders: Here\u2019s What You Should Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/usa-new-entry-exit-rules-for-visa-and-green-card-holders\/#Privacy_and_Data_Concerns\" >Privacy and Data Concerns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/usa-new-entry-exit-rules-for-visa-and-green-card-holders\/#The_Bigger_Picture\" >The Bigger Picture<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/usa-new-entry-exit-rules-for-visa-and-green-card-holders\/#Bottom_Line\" >Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exactly_Has_Changed\"><\/span><b>What Exactly Has Changed?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Until now, photo and fingerprint scans were taken mostly when entering the U.S., and only for select visa categories. But under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)\u2019s new rule, everyone who is not a U.S. citizen will need to complete biometric checks both when entering and exiting the country.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All <\/span><b>visa holders, Green Card holders, and dependents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must have a <\/span><b>facial image captured<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at arrival and departure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new rule <\/span><b>removes age exemptions <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">even children under 14 and travelers over 79 are now included.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The policy applies to <\/span><b>all US ports of entry-exit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><b>airports, seaports, and land borders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Canada and Mexico.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will be a major expansion of the US biometric entry-exit system\u2014one that\u2019s been in development for more than a decade.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Do_These_New_Entry-Exit_US_Rules_Take_Effect\"><\/span><b>When Do These New Entry-Exit US Rules Take Effect?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rule officially comes into force on December 26, 2025. From that date onward, CBP officers will photograph and verify the identity of every non-citizen traveler entering or departing the US.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re flying from India to the US, expect to go through facial recognition scanning at both ends of your journey\u2014during immigration clearance and again when you check in to fly back.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Change\"><\/span><b>Why the Change?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the US government, the increased biometric tracking is related to <\/span><b>immigration control, security, and identity verification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main objectives are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prevent visa overstays \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system matches your entry photo with your departure image, helping authorities confirm who leaves on time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Curb document fraud \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Facial recognition helps detect impostors or mismatched passports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Faster processing \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated verification reduces manual checks, streamlining immigration lanes over time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Modernize border management \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DHS aims to create a seamless digital record for all foreign entries and exits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, it\u2019s a tech-driven move to make U.S. borders more secure\u2014and more data-driven.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Affected_by_the_2025_US_Entry-Exit_Rules\"><\/span><b>Who Is Affected by the 2025 US Entry-Exit Rules?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This rule applies to <\/span><b>everyone who isn\u2019t a US citizen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indian tourists, students, and H-1B professionals<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Green Card holders (lawful permanent residents)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dependents and children traveling on visas<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transit passengers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leaving via US airports<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a US citizen, you\u2019re exempt. But your accompanying family members on visas aren\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_at_US_Airports_Under_the_2025_Entry-Exit_Rules\"><\/span><b>What to Expect at US Airports Under the 2025 Entry-Exit Rules<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what will this look like for travelers?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>At Arrival:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you land in the US, CBP officers will capture your facial image through an automated camera. That image is instantly compared with the photo stored in your travel record.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the match is confirmed, you move ahead quickly.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If not, an officer might manually verify your identity.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>At Departure:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re leaving the US, the airline or CBP exit booth will take another quick photo. That\u2019s matched against your entry record to confirm your lawful departure.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>At Land or Sea Crossings:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same technology will gradually roll out at <\/span><b>land borders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>cruise terminals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, though airports will see the first wave of implementation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each scan takes just a few seconds. But during the early rollout, expect a few <\/span><b>delays or queues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as systems stabilize.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Green_Card_Holders_Heres_What_You_Should_Know\"><\/span><b>For Green Card Holders: Here\u2019s What You Should Know<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Card holders are now explicitly included. While this doesn\u2019t change your immigration status, it does mean:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be photographed every time you re-enter the United States.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you refuse, you might face additional screening or delayed clearance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s wise to <\/span><b>carry your valid Green Card and travel documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at all times to avoid confusion during biometric checks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you frequently travel between India and the U.S., build a little extra buffer time into your airport routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Privacy_and_Data_Concerns\"><\/span><b>Privacy and Data Concerns<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone\u2019s thrilled about expanded facial recognition.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Civil rights groups in the USA have raised questions about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data storage and security:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How long will CBP keep the photos?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accuracy issues:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Will lighting, facial hair, or skin tone affect recognition?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Information sharing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Could other agencies access this data?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBP has said the system is designed with \u201cprivacy protections,\u201d and photos are deleted within <\/span>12 hours<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for US citizens\u2014but for non-citizens, data can be stored longer for immigration tracking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, it\u2019s best to stay informed and read DHS updates before traveling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bigger_Picture\"><\/span><b>The Bigger Picture<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal isn\u2019t to complicate travel, but to align with the global move toward secure, tech-driven identity checks. Countries such as the <\/span>UK, UAE, and Singapore<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> already use facial recognition for faster border control. In many ways, the US is just catching up to what other major travel hubs already do\u2014combining safety and convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Indian travelers, it\u2019s one more reason to <\/span>plan smarter and travel prepared.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come December 2025, the U.S. is stepping into a new era of biometric travel verification.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For visa holders and Green Card holders, the rule is straightforward: <\/span>your photo will be taken at both entry and exit.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best approach? Travelers should monitor official updates and finalize bookings well ahead of their trip to avoid disruptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you\u2019re planning a family trip to India or back to the USA, check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/offers\"><b>Tripbeam Offers<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span>cheap international flights<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and exclusive family deals.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting December 26, 2025, all foreign travelers entering or leaving the U.S.\u2014including Green Card holders\u2014will need to have their photos taken as part of new entry-exit regulations. The goal of the US government is to build a unified biometric system to verify the identity and prevent overstays of every noncitizen. If you\u2019re a traveler, student, or NRI green-card holder, here\u2019s what this new entry-exit rule means for your next trip\u2014and what to expect at US airports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":14974,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14972","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>New US Entry-Exit Rules For Visa &amp; Green Card Holders<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Starting December 2025, the US will photograph all non-citizens entering or exiting the country, including green card holders and minors.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, 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