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The US State Department on Wednesday said foreigners from an additional 12 countries -- including Cambodia, Ethiopia and Georgia -- would be required to pay a $15,000 deposit to receive some visas.

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DFA warned Filipinos on H-1B visas to avoid unnecessary travel abroad as Trump’s new $100,000 fee policy creates confusion. 

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On top of travel expenses and visa cost, Filipino travelers or non-immigrants who wish to visit the United States may need to shell out an additional $250. 

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                    [Title] => US adds 12 nations to list required to pay big visa deposits
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The US State Department on Wednesday said foreigners from an additional 12 countries -- including Cambodia, Ethiopia and Georgia -- would be required to pay a $15,000 deposit to receive some visas.

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DFA warned Filipinos on H-1B visas to avoid unnecessary travel abroad as Trump’s new $100,000 fee policy creates confusion. 

[DatePublished] => 2025-09-25 10:20:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1807493 [AuthorName] => Cristina Chi [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2025/09/25/afp202509192235795963v3midrespresidenttrumpsignsexecutiveorderatthewhiteho_2025-09-25_09-50-36_thumbnail.jpg ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2461926 [Title] => Planning to visit the US? New Trump fee may cost Filipinos an extra $250 [Summary] =>

On top of travel expenses and visa cost, Filipino travelers or non-immigrants who wish to visit the United States may need to shell out an additional $250. 

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