CBP Hikes Fees for Visas and Travel Authorizations in 2025
Published Date: 8/28/2025
Notice
Summary
Starting in Fiscal Year 2025, people applying for a CBP I-94 form or signing up for the Electronic Visa Update System will need to pay a new fee. Also, the fee for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is going up. If you travel to the U.S., get ready for these changes and updated costs soon!
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New Fee for CBP Form I-94
If you need a CBP Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, starting in Fiscal Year 2025 you must pay a new fee to apply for it. This change is required by HR-1 and will affect people who enter or have immigration paperwork processed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
EVUS Enrollment Now Requires Fee
Starting in Fiscal Year 2025, enrolling in the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) will require payment of a fee. This requirement is imposed pursuant to HR-1 and applies to people who use EVUS to update their visa information.
ESTA Authorization Fee Increase
The fee for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) has increased for Fiscal Year 2025. Travelers who obtain ESTA authorizations will pay the higher fee as required by HR-1.
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