Flying to the United States is about to get more expensive, as US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is set to increase the application fee for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), according to the official CBP website .

Starting September 30, 2025, the ESTA fee will rise to $40 per person, a notable increase from the previous rate of $21. To avoid the new fee, the application must be fully completed and submitted by September 30. The fee increase could further contribute to the decline in tourism, as annual visitor numbers to the United States have already been falling due to shifts in the political and economic environment.

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