Plans for US visa hike for foreign acts paused
Under proposals announced in January, the cost of visas needed for musicians working in the US would increase by more than 250%
News By James Hanley | 24 July 2023
US authorities have paused plans for a huge hike in the cost of visas for foreign touring musicians and crew. Under proposals announced in January, the cost of visas needed for musicians working in the United States would increase by more than 250%.
The current petition fee would rocket from $460 to $1,655 (a 260% increase) for a regularly processed ‘O’ work visa and soar to $1,615 (251%) for a regularly processed ‘P’ visa – putting 50% of all UK tours…
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