Nonresident Fees

What is a nonresident fee?

President Trump’s Executive Order Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks directed the Secretary of Interior to develop “a strategy to increase revenue and improve the recreational experience at national parks by appropriately increasing entrance fees and recreation pass fees for nonresidents in areas of the National Park System that charge entrance fees.” The Executive Order directs that these fees be used “to improve the infrastructure of, or otherwise enhance enjoyment of or access to, America’s Federal recreational areas.” The Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture have created a nonresident fee that will be charged to each non-U.S. resident aged 16 and older that visits any of 11 of the most visited national parks: Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion. Non-U.S. residents will pay the standard entrance fee at each of these parks, plus a $100 fee per person aged 16 or older.

How many people are covered by a nonresident fee?

Each non-U.S. resident aged 16 and over will be charged the $100 nonresident fee. This is a per-person fee.

How will NPS staff check residency status?

To purchase an America the Beautiful Resident Annual Pass, a visitor will need to show proof of U.S. citizenship or residency. Acceptable documents include a U.S. Passport, U.S. government (state or territory)-issued driver's license or state ID, or Permanent Resident card ("green card").

How will residency be checked for purchasing digital passes?

Purchasers will show a photo ID at time of use (which is the current practice for all annual passes). If the purchaser is not eligible for the resident pass, they will be asked to upgrade to the non-resident pass. When checking out for the digital pass, language is included to ensure the purchaser understands eligibility and photo ID requirements.

What is the price of the America the Beautiful Annual Pass?

The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture created a new pricing tier for the America the Beautiful Annual Pass starting January 1, 2026. U.S. residents will be able to purchase an annual pass for $80. Nonresidents will be able to purchase an annual pass for $250. The $250 pass covers the entire vehicle, or 2 motorcycles, or the passholder plus three additional adults in their party (where per-person rather than per-vehicle fees are charged).

If a visitor has a valid pass purchased in 2025 or before, will it cover entrance fees and nonresident fees?

Yes, older passes will be honored with the original terms of the pass. A valid annual pass purchased before January 1, 2026, is valid for 12 months from the time of purchase and will cover park entrance fees for the pass holder’s vehicle, two motorcycles, or the pass holder and three additional adults. The pass will also cover nonresident fees for anyone traveling in the pass holder’s vehicle, anyone traveling with the pass holder on two motorcycles, or the pass holder and three additional adults.

How will fee free days work?

Fee free days generally allow free entrance to all park visitors. Beginning in 2026, fee free days at national parks will only be for U.S. residents. Non-U.S. residents will have to pay the entrance fee and nonresident fee as normal.

How does the nonresident fee work for tours?

Find answers to frequently asked questions about commercial tours and nonresident fees