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New $250 visa fee risks deepening US travel slump

The $250 visa integrity fee targets travelers from non-visa waiver countries, likely worsening a 3.1% decline in US inbound travel and reducing international visitor spending, experts say.

  • A new $250 visa integrity fee will be imposed on travelers to the U.S., starting October 1, raising visa costs to $442, according to the U.S. Travel Association.
  • Overseas arrivals in the U.S. fell 3.1% in July, marking five consecutive months of decline, according to government figures.
  • Travelers are concerned about reciprocal fees abroad as higher entry costs are expected to impact travel dynamics, according to James Kitchen, travel agent and owner of Seas 2 Day & Travel.
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New $250 visa fee risks deepening US travel slump

A new $250 "visa integrity fee" imposed on travelers to the United States risks piling more pressure on the struggling travel industry, as overseas arrivals continue to fall due to President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration and hostility to many foreign countries.

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New $250 Visa Fee Risks Deepening US Travel Slump

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