【环球时报记者 马梦阳 李迅典 环球时报驻美国特约记者 卓然】 编者的话： "新增的250美元签证费可能会令美国旅游市场更加低迷。"路透社近日 以此为题报道称，由于特朗普政府在移民政策上全面加码，海外游客人数持续下降。美国向赴美游客加征"签证诚信费"恐将给本已举步维艰的旅 游业带来更大压力。美国最近推出的一系列入境政策将给该国旅游业及相关经济领域带来怎样影响？《环球时报》记者对此进行了采访调查。 持续收紧签证政策 路透社报道称，新的签证费将于10月1日生效，给来自墨西哥、阿根廷、印度、巴西和中国等非免签证国家的游客增加了入境门槛。根据美国旅游 协会的数据，此项额外费用将总签证费用提高到约450美元，涨幅超过135%，使美国旅游签证费用成为全球最高之一。 据《纽约时报》报道，新增的"签证诚信费"虽可退还，但具体退款流程尚未明确，适用于包括旅游、商务及留学在内的多种非移民签证类别。美 国国务院统计显示，2024年共发放了约1100万份非移民签证。 美国差旅管理公司Altour总裁加布·里兹表示："我们在游客体验中引入的任何不便，都会在一定程度上抑制游客的赴美意愿。"他补充说，"随着夏 季结束，签证成本上升成为更紧 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing uncertainty and challenges faced by Chinese students planning to study in the United States, driven by changing U.S. immigration policies and rising costs of education, leading to a decline in the number of Chinese students studying in the U.S. and a shift in their preferences towards other countries [1][2][3]. Group 1: U.S. Immigration Policies and Their Impact - In May 2025, the Trump administration considered requiring international students to undergo social media scrutiny, leading to a suspension of visa interviews for students [1][4]. - The announcement of a ban on Harvard University recruiting international students and subsequent entry restrictions for foreign citizens studying there created significant anxiety among current and prospective students [4][5]. - A temporary restraining order from a federal judge halted the enforcement of the entry ban, but the uncertainty surrounding U.S. immigration policies continues to affect international students [5][6]. Group 2: Decline in Chinese Students and Rising Costs - The number of Chinese students studying in the U.S. has dropped to levels not seen in a decade, with a decrease of 95,000 students from the peak in the 2019/2020 academic year [7][10]. - The average annual expenditure for Chinese students in the U.S. has surged to $52,000, reflecting a $10,000 increase compared to previous years [7][10]. - The tightening of U.S. visa policies has resulted in a significant rise in the visa rejection rate for international students, reaching 36% in 2023, compared to 15% in 2015 [10][13]. Group 3: Changing Preferences Among Students - A survey indicated a growing concern among families regarding studying in the U.S., with the percentage of families reconsidering their plans rising from 18% to 51.9% within six months [20][21]. - Many families are now considering multiple options for studying abroad, with countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia becoming increasingly attractive alternatives due to perceived safety and cost advantages [21][23]. - Despite the challenges, the number of applications from Chinese students to U.S. universities showed a slight increase in early 2025, although the overall sentiment remains cautious due to ongoing policy uncertainties [18][19]. Group 4: Evaluation of Study Abroad Destinations - The Chinese Ministry of Education's report indicates a diversification in popular study destinations, with the U.S. dropping out of the top three most favored countries for study abroad, although it still hosts the largest number of Chinese students [23][24]. - The report ranked various countries based on quality, safety, and cost, placing the U.S. fourth overall, highlighting the competitive landscape for international education [24].