Starting September 30, the cost of entering the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program is going up, nearly doubling from $21 to $40.
Visitors to the U.S. from some of the nation’s closest allies will soon be required to pay these higher fees, which were outlined in the Trump administration’s "One Big Beautiful Bill." The measure bundles several initiatives into a single piece of legislation, directing a portion of the new Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) revenue toward U.S. travel promotion while also helping to fund the Treasury.
