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Inbound trips by non-US residents

Published: 28 July 2025

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Inbound trips by non-US residents

Total (2025)

91 Million

Annualized Growth 2020-25

36.3 %

Definition of Inbound trips by non-US residents

This report tracks the number of foreign arrivals into the United States for leisure and business. The data is sourced from the International Visitation to the United States report compiled by the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries in conjunction with the US Department of Commerce.

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Recent Trends – Inbound trips by non-US residents

Inbound trips by non-US residents are projected to reach 90.5 million in 2025, representing a 10.8% growth from the previous year. This follows a strong recovery in international travel, with trips exceeding pre-pandemic levels in 2024 and continuing to rise in 2025 at a slower rate. Factors such as global economic stability, removal of pandemic-related restrictions, and advances in travel technology have contributed to renewed growth in inbound travel to the US. Canada and Mexico dominate aggregate spending by international visitors, with significant contributions from the UK, Japan, and Brazil.

From 2020 to 2025, inbound trips experienced significant volatility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, trips plummeted by 75.8% compared to 2019, as travel bans and low consumer sentiment halted global travel. In 2021, modest growth was recorded, but volumes remained below pre-pandemic levels due to ongoing restrictions and slow recovery in confidence. The situation improved in 2022 with a 127.9% surge in trips as restrictions eased and pent-up demand increased. However, recovery was limited by delays at US embassies for visa processing, with wait times averaging 400 days for first-time visitors. Periodic reinstatement of testing requirements, notably for travelers from China, further constrained recovery in 2023.

Despite these challenges, 2024 saw a substantial rebound with trips increasing by 22.9%, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The rebound was linked to pent-up demand, improved visa processing, and transportation affordability and safety advancements. Globalization and lower trade barriers also boosted international travel volumes, particularly for business. However, geopolitical tensions and uneven recovery in source markets moderated gains.

Throughout 2021–2025, inbound trips grew at an annualized rate supported by economic recovery and easing of pandemic barriers, marked by a sharp 2020 decline and powerful rebounds in 2022 and 2024. The period highlights the influence of external shocks, policy responses, and macroeconomic fundamentals on US inbound travel.

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5-Year Outlook – Inbound trips by non-US residents

In 2026, inbound trips by non-US residents are expected to rise 6.4% to 96.3 million as global tr...

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