Starting in 2026, travel to the United States will become noticeably harder for millions of Africans. What was already a demanding process is about to become heavier, slower, and far more expensive.
The change arrives under a sweeping immigration reform pushed by the Trump administration known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, a law that reshapes nearly every part of the visa process and introduces a mandatory USD 250 Visa Integrity Fee for non-immigrant visa issuance, kicking off in October.
Countries like Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, and several others now face higher fees, longer waits, stricter checks, and the new USD 250 Visa Integrity Fee that sits at the center of the overhaul. For African travelers, the bills impact will be felt at every step of the journey.
