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Sticker Shock: The Looming U.S. Visa Fee Hike and What It Could Mean For Travelers

As the U.S. gets ready to introduce a new $250 “visa integrity fee” in 2025, travelers from around the world may face not only higher costs but a tough choice: attend iconic events like the World Cup and Olympics, or look elsewhere? Here’s how experts think this fee could shake up your travel plans and the hospitality industry—plus some silver linings for the government’s bottom line.

August 6, 2025