Massive Hike in U.S. Visa Fees for Performers Prompts U.K. Entertainment Industry Outcry

U.K. entertainment industry bodies are taking action after U.S. performer visa fees were quietly hiked by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in January. The P visa, a touring visa most commonly used by international music artists, is rising from $460 to $1,615 (a price hike of 251%) while the O visa, a longer-term work visa for established performers which typically lasts a maximum of three years, will go from $460 to $1,655, an increase of 260%. Both visas will also require an additional $600 surcharge. Now a plethora of entertainment bodies including the Association of British Orchestras, the Musicians’… Read Full Article