Some Canadians Travelling to the US Now Have to Pay a New $350 'Integrity Fee'

Some Canadians travelling to the US now have to pay a new $350 'integrity fee'

A new U.S. visa rule came into effect this week, and it could cost some travellers from Canada an extra $350 before even leaving the country. The change comes from the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which introduces a new "visa integrity fee" for certain travellers. As of October 1 — the start of the new fiscal year — the fee is officially in effect and could apply to anyone applying for a U.S. travel visa, including some Canadian ci

Some Canadian travellers will now have to pay a $350 fee to visit the United States

Travelling to the United States just got (even) more expensive for some people crossing the border. The U.S. government has introduced a new "visa integrity fee," and it is already in effect for certain travellers from Canada. While many citizens heading south for vacations or shopping won't notice a change, permanent residents and people applying for specific types of visas could be hit with a hefty new cost.The change comes from legislation pa…

Caribbean Travelers Face Sharp Hike in U.S. Visa and Travel Fees

New “Visa Integrity Fee” triples costs for regional families; critics warn of chilling effect on tourism, diaspora ties WASHINGTON, D.C. — Caribbean nationals heading to the United States will now face a substantially higher price tag for entry, following the introduction of new visa and travel authorization fees that officially took effect on October 1, 2025. At the heart of the change is a new US$250 surcharge—dubbed the “visa integrity fee”—w…