Tag: US Visa Rules

US Imposes Visa Integrity Fee as Tourism Numbers Continue to Fall

Travel to the United States (US) is about to get even more expensive for millions of international visitors. Starting 1 October 2025, a new $250 “visa integrity fee” will be added to the cost of applying for a US tourist visa. This will raise the total visa cost to $442, placing it among the most…
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Changes to US Visa Rules: Interview Waivers Sharply Limited

Beginning September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will significantly restrict its non-immigrant visa (NIV) interview waiver program, meaning that most applicants will now be required to attend in-person interviews at U.S. consulates. According to a recent advisory from the US Embassy, the revised policy will end the broader, COVID-era waiver system that allowed…
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