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Starting Oct. 1, 2025, Canada-bound non-citizens face a $250 U.S. visa fee for work, study, or family visits, raising costs to $435.
Starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. imposed a $250 Visa Integrity Fee on certain non-immigrant visa applicants from Canada, raising the total cost to $435.
The fee applies to Canadian permanent residents and others needing visas for work, study, or family visits, but not to Canadian citizens on short stays.
Part of the "One Big Beautiful Act," it aims to reduce overstays and improve compliance, with future increases tied to inflation.
Travelers may face stricter border checks, including biometrics and device inspections, and must register if staying over 30 days.
Global Affairs Canada advises checking official U.S. sources for current rules, as travel advisories may not reflect the fee change.
Critics warn the cost could deter travel and harm U.S. economic benefits.
A partir del 1 de octubre de 2025, los no ciudadanos con destino a Canadá se enfrentan a una tarifa de visa estadounidense de $ 250 para trabajo, estudio o visitas familiares, aumentando los costos a $ 435.