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New $250 Visa Fee Hits Travelers from Non-Waiver Countries

7/31/2025

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Travelers from countries outside the visa waiver program, such as Mexico, India, China, Brazil, and several African nations, will face a new $250 "visa integrity fee." For a family of four, this adds up to a hefty $1,000. While the fee can be refunded if visa regulations are adhered to, the refund process remains shrouded in uncertainty.

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Travelers from countries outside the visa waiver program, such as Mexico, India, China, Brazil, and several African nations, will face a new $250 "visa integrity fee." For a family of four, this adds up to a hefty $1,000. While the fee can be refunded if visa regulations are adhered to, the refund process remains shrouded in uncertainty.