The measure affects tourist, student, temporary work, and trader and investor visas.
WASHINGTON – The United States announced Tuesday a price hike for tourist, business, student, temporary worker and investor visas that will be effective May 30.
Specifically, the cost of tourist and business visas (B1/B2s and BCC) and student and exchange visas will go from $160 to $185.
Fees for some temporary work visas (H, L, O, P, Q and R) will rise from the current $190 to $205, while the trader and investor (E) will increase from $205 to $315.
The State Department argued in a statement that the fees for so-called non-immigrant visas are calculated based on the costs of consular services.
The last revision of some prices was made in 2014.
The agency assured that work and tourist visas are “essential” to the foreign policy of U.S. President Joe Biden, who “recognizes the critical role of travel in the economy” of the country.
“The Department of State is committed to facilitating legitimate travel to the United States for both immigrant and non-immigrant persons,” the note states.