New $250 US Visa Integrity Fee to Hit Indian Students, Tourists, and Tech Workers From 2026

US Visa Fee Hike: Starting 2026, Indian students, tourists, tech workers, and business travelers heading to the U.S. will face a sharp increase in visa costs — thanks to Donald Trump’s newly signed ‘Visa Integrity Fee’. This $250 surcharge is part of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” signed on July 4, 2025. Most non-immigrant visas — including B-1/B-2, H-1B, F, M, and J categories — will now cost more than ₹40,000 per application. Here’s how this change will impact Indian applicants and who is eligible for refunds.