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Starting October 1, 2025, a $250 Visa Integrity Fee will be added to U.S. visa costs for nationals of certain risk countries, increasing the total visa fee to over $400 and potentially impacting international travel and the travel industry. The fee applies to various visa types, including tourist, student, and work visas, and is part of broader U.S. immigration policy changes.
A new $250 visa fee in the US, raising total costs to $442, threatens to deepen the decline in international travel, especially from non-visa waiver countries, amid ongoing immigration crackdowns and geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting tourism revenue and global perceptions of the US as a travel destination.
The US is introducing a $250 visa fee that could deter international visitors during major events like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, sparking criticism from the travel industry which argues it may harm tourism and economic benefits from these events.
A new $250 'visa integrity fee' for US tourist visas, part of a broader immigration policy bill signed into law, is set to impact travelers in 2025, potentially discouraging tourism due to increased costs and implementation uncertainties, especially ahead of major global events like the World Cup and Olympics.
The US will introduce a new $250 'visa integrity fee' for most nonimmigrant visa applicants, aimed at funding border security and immigration enforcement, which may increase travel costs and potentially discourage visitors. The fee is refundable under certain conditions, but details are still unclear.