Archive · 6 Sep 2025
US Travel Fees Increase Under Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'
The US is making it more expensive to visit.
The cost to apply for a travel permit (ESTA) for people from many countries like the UK, Australia, and much of Europe is going up.
People entering the US by land will also pay more.
Travelers from China will also have to pay a new fee.
These changes are happening soon.
Some experts think these changes won't stop most people from traveling, but they might make some trips less appealing.
ESTA fees will double to $40 under the new bill.
Land border entry fees (I-94) will increase from $6 to $30.
Chinese travelers will face a $30 enrollment fee.
The fee increases are set to take effect on September 30.
A new visa integrity fee of $250 is planned for non-Visa waiver countries.
- Who
- The Trump administration is implementing new travel fees.
- What
- Increased fees for US travel, including ESTA, land border entries, and a new fee for Chinese travelers.
- When
- Fee increases take effect September 30.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To potentially generate more revenue from international travelers.
- ESTA Fee Increase
- From $21 to $40
- I-94 Fee Increase
- From $6 to $30 for land border entries
- China Enrollment Fee
- $30 for Electronic Visa Update System
- Effective Date
- September 30
- Visa Integrity Fee (Future)
- $250 for non-Visa waiver countries