Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Uganda, Other African Countries to Pay $250 Visa Integrity Fees For U.S Visa.
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Effective from 2026 applicants for United States of America Visa from Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and other African countries will pay Visa Integrity fee of $250 in addition to the Visa Application fees.
As part of a broader effort to enhance the integrity of the U.S. visa process, the Visa Integrity Fee, which will be set at $250, will be added to the current application fees for non-immigrant visas. This adjustment will raise the total visa cost to approximately $435 for many applicants, a considerable increase from the current base fee of $160 for most non-petition visas.
The hike in visa fees will affect travelers from countries like Morocco, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda, who rely on affordable U.S. visas for business opportunities, higher education, and tourism. For many African countries, this increase could discourage potential applicants, particularly students and small business owners, from pursuing travel opportunities to the U.S. With these new charges, the cost of securing a U.S. visa may become a barrier for those seeking to participate in educational exchanges, business ventures, or tourism activities.
The new U.S. visa fee structure, effective in 2026, will also affect Egyptian travelers. While the base fee for tourist and business visas is currently $160, the additional $250 Visa Integrity Fee will bring the total to $435. Egypt, with its rich history and strong tourism sector, relies on U.S. visas for a variety of purposes including tourism, education, and business. The new fee increase could discourage many Egyptians from applying for U.S. visas, particularly students who pursue higher education in the U.S. and families planning to visit relatives. The overall effect could be a decline in the number of Egyptians visiting the U.S., reducing tourism and cultural exchange opportunities.
Morocco will also feel the impact of the 2026 U.S. visa fee increase. While the base application fee remains at $185 for non-petition visas, the new Visa Integrity Fee of $250 will bring the total cost to approximately $435. This increase may make it more difficult for many Moroccans, especially students and small business owners, to afford U.S. visas. Morocco has long been a hub for tourists and business travelers to the U.S., and with many Moroccan students pursuing education in the U.S., this fee hike could result in fewer applicants. The change may slow down educational exchanges and reduce the overall number of Moroccan travelers visiting the U.S., impacting both tourism and cultural connections.
For Nigerians, the upcoming U.S. visa fee hike in 2026 means a significant increase in the cost of obtaining non-immigrant visas. Currently, Nigerians pay $160 for a standard tourist or business visa. With the addition of the new $250 Visa Integrity Fee, the total visa cost will rise to approximately $435. This increase could create financial barriers for many applicants, particularly for students and business travelers who frequently visit the U.S. The added cost could result in fewer Nigerians applying for visas or delaying their travel plans, especially for those relying on visas for educational and business opportunities. Given Nigeria’s substantial volume of visa applications, this fee hike may slow down U.S.-Nigeria connections in the short term.
