The new $250 charge visitors to US must pay under Trump scheme - Travellers may be able to have the fee reimbursed if they comply with visa conditions

More than 100 would-be immigrants from Afghanistan, Burma, Togo, Somalia, and Iran allege the Trump administration’s travel ban has illegally blocked processing of their visas.

Tourism to the U.S. was already plummeting under Trump. Now his “Big Beautiful Bill” introduces a “visa integrity fee” and hikes other charges on visitors.

U.S. District Judge William Young, who previously blocked the administration's termination of NIH grants, presided over the two-week nonjury trial.

Signed into law by Trump earlier this month, the provision will require travelers to the US who need nonimmigrant visas - such as tourists, business travelers, and international students - to pay a "visa integrity fee" when entering the country.

The visitors' fee comes as the U.S. prepares to host major events in 2026, including the country’s 250th anniversary and the FIFA World Cup.

A new "visa integrity fee" will apply to visitors who need nonimmigrant visas, including tourists, business travelers, and international students

The US Department of Homeland Security has submitted a filing on the proposal to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.