New Delhi, June 10 -- The US State Department is creating a new fast pass for tourists and business travellers willing to pay $750 to bypass the line for a visa interview - but without any guarantee of securing a visa.

This "temporary final rule" (TFR) is effective July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, according to a notice published Tuesday in the Federal Register.

It gives applicants a chance to move to the front of the appointment line by paying a $750 fee.

The document stated that under the six-month pilot program, foreign visitors will have the option of paying $750 for "an expedited B1/ B2, business and tourism, non-immigrant visa (NIV) interview appointment."

The new service is "an optional premium addition" to the $185 stan...