US Visa Fee Hike Impacts Indian Tourists and Students
Traveling to the US just got a little more expensive for Indian tourists and students. A new fee, dubbed the “Visa Integrity Fee,” has been introduced, adding $250 to the cost of most non-immigrant visa applications.
“Visa Integrity Fee” Explained
This new fee, amounting to roughly ₹16,000 to ₹40,000 depending on the current exchange rate, stems from President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” officially signed into law on July 4th. The bill mandates a $250 charge for most non-immigrant visa categories, impacting a significant number of Indian applicants.
Who is Affected?
The fee applies to most non-immigrant visa categories, primarily affecting Indian tourists and students planning to visit the United States. This adds a considerable expense to the already significant cost of international travel and education.
