The $250 Visa Integrity Fee Is Law — But the State Department Still Isn’t Charging It

US passport and American flag — the $250 Visa Integrity Fee

The $250 Visa Integrity Fee is real law. It has been on the books since July 4, 2025, when the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed. But if you are heading to a US consulate this week, you probably will not be asked to pay it. As of November 10, 2026, the State Department’s … Read more