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Entering the U.S. continues to get harder for people from much of the world.

While the rest of the world is opening its doors to travelers, the U.S. is turning visas into an obstacle course. At this rate, securing a U.S. visa may soon come with bragging rights.

The U.S. is closing its “drop-box” system for 57 nations. Expect longer waits, higher costs, and tighter screening, a reset likely to frustrate students, workers, and travel planners.

For now, travelers from only two countries have to post bonds for U.S. visas.

The new requirement comes after the Trump administration halted visa screenings for international students.

While fast tracking visitor visas would make travel easier for some travelers, it might not do much to solve the pressing issue of lengthy wait times for interviews.

As a result of an extended freeze on grants for study abroad programs, some students told Skift that they are feeling stranded and confused.

The U.S. risks missing out on billions in tourism revenue unless it modernizes its airport processes, slashes visa red tape, and takes other steps ahead of major sporting events.

Most travelers may not notice a shutdown at first. But the longer it stretches on, the greater the risk of disruptions.

The State Department is processing passport application faster than it was prior to the pandemic. It's catching up to the post-pandemic boom.