Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new $250 'visa integrity fee' — what to know

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DiscoverTasteExperienceConnectFirst ClassBusiness HotelsThe new fee aims to restore integrity to the U.S. immigration system, the government told CNBC.Alan Schein Photography | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesCNBC TravelTravelers to the U.S. must pay a new $250 'visa integrity fee' — what to know Published Fri, Jul 18 202512:27 AM EDTUpdated 5 Hours AgoMonica Pitrelli@in/monicapitrelli/@MonicaPitrelliWATCH LIVEKey PointsVisitors to the United States will need to pay a "visa integrity fee," according to a new law.The fee will be at least $250, is on top of other visa fees, and may be reimbursable. However when the fee starts, and how to get a refund, remain unclear. Visitors to the United States will need to pay a "visa integrity fee," according to a provision of the Trump administration's recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The fee applies to all visitors who need nonimmigrant visas to enter, and cannot be waived.