ESTA Fee Nearly Doubles from $21 to $40 Starting September 30, 2025
The U.S. government will raise the ESTA application fee from $21 to $40 starting 30 September 2025 – nearly doubling the cost for travelers using the Visa Waiver Program.
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The U.S. government will raise the ESTA application fee from $21 to $40 starting 30 September 2025 – nearly doubling the cost for travelers using the Visa Waiver Program.