Europeans angry over USA entry fee...

A decision announced by the United States to charge some foreign visitors for the right to enter the country has provoked anger in Switzerland and Europe.

As of September 8, travellers from countries in the US visa waiver programme will nevertheless have to hand over $14 (SFr14.6) to be allowed into the country.

Switzerland is one of 36 countries to have qualified for the visa waiver programme, which allows visitors with biometric passports to stay up to 90 days without a visa. More...

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