Planning a trip to the United States in 2025 or later? A brand new $250 visa fee is coming—and it’s already sparking big conversations in travel circles. Will it change where you jet off next, or dampen the festivities around the World Cup and Olympics? Here’s what travelers need to know.
August 11, 2025As 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.
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