26.08.2025 18:02
The United States has significantly increased visa fees, effective October 1. The application fee for a tourist visa has risen by 135%, from $185 to $435. The Congressional Budget Office aims to generate an additional $2.7 billion in annual revenue with the new fee structure, while representatives from the tourism sector expect losses of up to $29 billion in their revenues.
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With the new fiscal year starting on October 1, traveling to the United States (US) will become much more expensive for millions of people.
BIG INCREASE IN US VISA FEES
The US has raised the application fee for B1/B2 tourist visas by 135%, increasing it from $185 to $435. Many categories, including student and exchange program visas (F, J, M) and work visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1), will also be affected by additional fee increases. However, citizens of countries under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) are exempt from this additional fee, while ESTA application fees have also been increased.
TOURISM SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES ARE CONCERNED
According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), this new pricing is aimed at generating an additional $2.7 billion in annual revenue. On the other hand, representatives of the tourism sector are concerned that high visa fees could lead to losses of up to $29 billion in US tourism revenue.
UP TO 60% DECLINE IN RESERVATIONS
The expected drop in the number of international visitors before major events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics could weaken the US's competitiveness in global events. As of 2025, there has already been a 6% decrease in the number of foreign tourists coming to the US, with reservations from some countries declining by 40-60%.
WILL BE ONE OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE VISAS IN THE WORLD
With these developments, US visa fees have entered the category of the most expensive in the world. Experts point out that rising costs could reduce the attractiveness of the US compared to major competitor countries in tourism, such as China.
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