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Updated 6 May 2026

Featured · Fees May 06, 2026

New US$250 "Visa Integrity Fee" to apply to most US visas

Created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, the Visa Integrity Fee adds at least US$250 to most US nonimmigrant visas — visitor, student, work and exchange categories — payable at issuance rather than at application. Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) travelers and immigrant-visa applicants are exempt, and the amount rises with inflation each year. It is refundable only for travelers who fully comply with their visa terms, and as of 2026 collection had not formally begun while agencies finalize the rules.

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Source: VisasNews

Fees Apr 08, 2026

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation fee rises to £20

The UK ETA, required for visa-exempt visitors, increased from £16 to £20 in April 2026.

Source: AFAR

Fees Sep 30, 2025

US ESTA fee nearly doubles to US$40

The visa-waiver travel authorisation for the US rose from US$21 to US$40 in late September 2025.

Source: WhereNext

Fees Jul 17, 2025

EU sets ETIAS travel-permit fee at €20

The upcoming ETIAS authorisation for visa-exempt visitors will cost €20, up from the €7 first proposed.

Source: European Commission

Fees Feb 14, 2024

Bali charges a IDR 150,000 tourist levy on arrival

Every international visitor to Bali pays a IDR 150,000 levy, separate from the visa fee.

Source: travelsmartapp