US to expect 90 million visitors by 2026 with record-breaking visas approved

The announcement comes as a record-breaking 8.5 million visitors' visas were issued out of a total of 11.5 million visas in FY 2024.

A State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital via email, "More people can travel to the United States today than ever before, and we are committed to maintaining this positive trend." 

"Demand for a U.S. visa is at an all-time high. To meet the demands for visa services from our expected visitors, we are continually exploring new innovations and assessing further opportunities to streamline operations," said a State Department spokesperson. 

Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Commerce for additional comment.