Reality TV personality Kim Oprah started a discussion on X by arguing that applications should not be refused and that visa payments should be reimbursed.
“My unpopular opinion is that when a visa application is denied, visa fees should be refunded,” the writer stated.
Some people found resonance in Oprah’s idea, believing that costs need to be paid only once an application is approved.
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Many others shared their opinions on the tweet, which attracted a lot of attention.
Some argued that visa fees cover embassy maintenance and officer salaries, while others saw it as a “legal scam” to make money from denied applicants.
The proposed alternatives included a 50% refund or service charge.