Starting this autumn, the ESTA fee for US travel will nearly double from $21 to $40, impacting citizens of 41 countries, including EU members. This fee increase comes amid a decline in foreign tourist numbers, which have fallen by 1.6% in 2025. The US Travel Association condemned the fee hike, which is part of broader challenges facing US tourism, including immigration policies and new visa fees. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)