The ticket prices for foreign tourists in the US national parks have been raised under the "America First" policy

Starting from 2026, foreign tourists visiting US national parks will have to purchase an annual pass that has more than doubled in price, or pay an additional $100 in entrance fees when visiting the 11 most popular national parks.

Xinhua News Agency reported that the US Department of the Interior issued a notice on Tuesday (November 25) saying that starting from January 1 next year, the annual pass price for national parks for US residents will remain at $80, while the annual pass price for non-residents will increase to $250. Non-residents without an annual pass have to pay an additional $100 per person in addition to the standard entrance fee to enter the 11 most visited national parks in the United States, including Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, etc.

The announcement said that the US Department of the Interior is carrying out "the most significant modernization reform of the national park access system in decades", introducing a brand-new electronic version of national park tickets, a new annual pass design, expanding the access rights for motorcycles, and formulating a "America First" ticket pricing policy, putting the interests of American families first.

U.S. Interior Secretary Berg said that these policies ensure that American taxpayers can continue to enjoy reasonably priced tour services, while "international tourists can also contribute their due share to maintaining and improving our parks."

On July 3, US President Trump signed an executive order instructing the Department of the Interior to study raising ticket prices for foreign tourists entering US national parks, ensuring that US residents enjoy priority rights when visiting national parks.