Travel to US Becomes More Expensive for International Visitors

A rise in travel costs awaits many international visitors to the United States. The new fee structures are slated to be in effect from September 30 onward. These changes originate from the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ enacted by the Trump administration. Residents of Middle Eastern countries covered by the Visa Waiver Program are among those most impacted. This program provides for stays of up to 90 days for tourism or business. The Visa Waiver Program includes nations such as the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, most of Europe, and Qatar.