Visa Application Fee Payment Methods
- Pay by Cash
- Create a user account on this website.
- Add applicant information to complete the registration.
- Continue with the flow of the website until you arrive at the Payment page.
- Select Pay by Cash.
- Download, print, and follow the Cash payment instruction sheet.
- Cash Payment Notes
- Once you make a cash payment, it can take up to 2 business days for it to register in this system, at which time you can schedule a Consular Section ...
- You may use the cash payment slip for only one transaction.
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What are the fees for visa applications?
- Immediate Relative or Family Preference Immigration Applications cost 325.00 USD in addition to the petition
- Employment-Based Immigration Applications cost 345.00 USD in addition to the petition
- Other immigration applications (such as self-petitioning) cost 205.00 USD
- K visa for a fiancé or spouse of a US citizen costs 265.00 USD
How to get a work visa for the US?
- A Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
- An Employment Authorization Document (work permit), or
- An employment-related visa (allows work for a particular employer)
- Each of these documents has different application requirements depending on your specific circumstance and whether you are applying for temporary or permanent visas.
How do I pay the USCIS immigrant fee?
USCIS Immigrant Fee Payment Guide
- Go to the USCIS Immigrant Fee page .
- Enter your information. In the space provided, enter your Alien Registration Number (A-Number) and Department of State (DOS) Case ID. ...
- Once you have entered your information, select "Add."
- Add additional immigrants to your transaction (optional). ...
- Review your payment. ...
- Select a payment method. ...
How do I apply for an US visa stamp?
- Valid unexpired passport – Passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the expiration date of your intended status.
- DS-160 confirmation page.
- Visa application fees receipt.
- Original Non-immigrant Visa Petition Approval Notice (Form I-797) (or similar).
- Copy of your employer’s Non-immigrant Visa Petition filed with the U.S. ...
How do I pay my US visa fee?
Required immigrant visa fees may be paid at the Embassy or Consulate in cash (in U.S. dollar or Indian Rupee) or by a rupee bank draft drawn on a nationalized or foreign bank.
How do I pay my DS-160 visa fee online?
To pay your fee, log into your case in CEAC and click the 'PAY NOW' button under Affidavit of Support Fee or IV Fee on your summary page. Please note you cannot pay these two fees simultaneously; the online system will ask you to pay them one at a time.
Where do I pay DS-160?
Visit the U.S. Embassy or Consulate website where you will be interviewed for country-specific instructions.; Pay the visa application processing fee. Review country-specific instructions on the U.S. Embassy or Consulate website.
Can I pay visa fee and then submit DS-160?
The applicant can submit Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application and then proceed to follow the usual steps of fees payment, scheduling the interview, submitting supporting documents, and then finally attending the interview. The cost of non-petition based visas is 160.00 USD.
How much is DS-160 fee?
The DS-160 fee is $160, which covers the cost to submit your DS-160 F-1 visa application to the US government. This fee is separate from the $350 SEVIS I-901 fee that you pay to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.
How long does it take to activate US visa fee receipt?
2 business daysVisa fee receipt is non-transferable and cannot be used for other person. Applicant can schedule your interview the next business day after paying your visa application fee. Receipt activation can take up to 2 business days from the time of payment.
How many days before visa interview DS-160 should be submitted?
Once you begin your DS-160 application, you will be required to complete it within 30 days.
How long is DS-160 fee valid?
(1) yearThis receipt is valid for one (1) year from the date of payment and allows you to schedule your interview at the U.S. Consulate. You must schedule your interview while the receipt is valid, which means your interview must be booked within one (1) year of paying your fee.
What do I do after submitting DS-160?
Once you have electronically submitted your DS-160 online application, you must contact the embassy or consulate at which you wish to apply to confirm whether you need to be interviewed by a consular officer, and to schedule an interview.
Can I book my visa appointment without submitting DS-160?
You must submit your DS-160 application online prior to making an appointment for an interview at the Embassy or Consulate.
How long does a DS-160 take to process?
It takes from 3 to 5 weeks for a US visa application to get processed. After the processing, the applicant can get a positive reply on their application, and the consulate will deliver the document.
How do I get a receipt for US visa?
After receiving your payment, the 7/11 cashier will give you a receipt. Save your receipt with the visa fee receipt number. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your visa fee receipt number.
How much does a Mexican border crossing card cost?
Border crossing card - under age 15; for Mexican citizens if parent or guardian has or is applying for a border crossing card (valid 10 years or until the applicant reaches age 15, whichever is sooner): $15.00
What is the form for waiver of visa ineligibility?
Application for Waiver of visa ineligibility, Form I-601 (Collected for USCIS and subject to change)
When is a machine readable visa replaced?
Replacement of machine-readable visa when the original visa was not properly affixed or needs to be reissued through no fault of the applicant: No Fee
Where to pay visa application fee in Sierra Leone?
Visa applicants must pay the visa application fee in cash at a branch of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) in Sierra Leone.The fee is only payable in Leones and must be accompanied by a deposit slip. PLEASE follow the directions below:
How to schedule an interview after paying visa fee?
Once you pay your visa fee, you can schedule your interview according to the fee payment processing timelines below. Log in to your profile here and complete the Schedule Your Appointment steps with your receipt number.
Do you keep the GT bank receipt after you pay the visa?
After you have paid the visa application fee, please keep the GT Bank fee receipt for your records.
Do you have to pay for a visa for Sierra Leone?
Generally, Sierra Leonen citizens need to pay a fee for a visa to the United States.
Can you get a receipt from GTB?
Upon receipt of your payment and deposit slip, GTB will issue you a receipt. Save your receipt. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your GTB issued receipt
Is there a refund for a visa application?
There is no refund possible regardless of the outcome of this application.
Do you have to print a visa deposit slip before going to a GTB?
Before going to a GTB location to make payment, you must print the U.S. visa application deposit slip for each member of your party.
Do you have to pay a lump sum for more than one visa?
If you are paying for more than one applicant, please DO NOT make a lump sum payment for all the applicants. A UID/receipt number is required for each visa application fee payment for EACH applicant for scheduling an appointment. After you have paid the visa application fee, please keep the fee receipt for your records.
Is a visa for children refundable?
In most cases, each visa applicant, including children, is required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable Machine Readable Visa (MRV) application fee, whether a visa is issued or not. The visa application fee is determined by the type of visafor which you wish to apply. Remember, the MRV fee is non-refundable.
Where to pay MRV fee?
Cash at Bank: Any nonimmigrant visa applicant can pay their fee in cash at the nearest branch of Bank of Philippine Island (BPI). You are required to bring a copy of your passport bio page for the MRV fee payment. An applicant is required to fill in passport number, amount, full name (as appearing in the passport) and contact number in the deposit slip available at the bank branch. Upon payment of the MRV application fee, the bank will issue you a copy of receipt.
Do children have to pay a visa fee?
Each non-immigrant applicant, including children, is required to pay a non-refundable , non transfer able Machine Readable Visa (MRV) application fee, regardless of whether a visa is issued. The visa application fee is determined by the type of visa the applicant is applying for.
Can I pay my MRV online?
Online Payment (through BPI online payment): Please note that applicants holding an account with Bank of Philippine Island (BPI) may opt to pay their MRV application fee online using Bank of Philippines (BPI) internet banking. For availing this payment option an applicant must obtain an UID by creating his online Profile with us. On receipt of the UID, you are required to make note of this UID number as it is mandatory to use this number to transfer visa fees through online payment option provided by Bank of Philippine Island (BPI).
How long does a visa fee last?
Expires after 1 year —Visa application fees are valid for use for 365 days from date of purchase. The fee will expire and you will forfeit your right to use the fee for a visa application. U.S. visa fees paid to apply in a specific country cannot be transferred to another country.
How many transactions can you use a cash payment slip for?
You may use the cash payment slip for only one transaction.
Do children have to pay for a visa?
All visa applicants, including children, are required to pay a non-refundable and non-transferable nonimmigrant visa (MRV) application fee. Please view the options and instructions below. Payment of the visa application fee is required whether or not an application results in the issuance of a U.S. visa.
Where and how to pay the fee?
As per the US visa service process In India, the US visa fees can be paid in following ways.
How long does it take to schedule an appointment for a visa?
Applicants will be able to schedule their appointment within 3 hours of paying the Visa Fees via IMPS System
How to get a receipt for Stanley visa?
Take the completed fee collection slip to the bank when you pay your fee. After receiving your payment, the bank will give you a receipt. The receipt number will be required to setup your visa interview online at Stanley. Applicants are limited to the number of times they can reschedule their appointments. Please plan accordingly so that you are not required to pay another visa application fee. Visa application fees are non-refundable.
How to initiate IMPS payment?
IMPS payments can be initiated by either sending a text to the bank or via mobile banking application. In order to avoid a delay in scheduling appointments for both interview and fingerprinting, make sure to enter the exact amount as listed on the payment confirmation screen, and correct Beneficiary Mobile Number and Beneficiary MMID number.
Is the visa fee refundable?
USA Visa application fee is non-refundable: Since the US visa is subject to approval, after the visa interview. If your visa is refused, the visa application fee is not refundable. If you want to re-apply you can do so, but must follow the process and resubmit the new application and visa fee.
Where to pay Kuwait visa fee?
In Kuwait you may pay your Visa Fee in person at any Burgan Bank, except for the airport branch. You must first register on the applicant site and choose the Schedule Your Appointment option to access the payment option details. See below for the steps.
How to schedule an appointment for a visa?
Click on Schedule My Appointment option on the left-hand side of your screen. Complete steps for Visa Type, Post, Visa Category and Visa Class. Once you are on the Payment screen, click on Payment Options. Review the Cash at Bank section for further details. You will print your deposit slip to take to the bank.
What is the MRV fee?
visa application. This US Government-mandated fee is a visa processing fee that is payable whether or not a visa is issued.
When can I schedule a visa interview?
Once you pay your visa fee, you can schedule your interview by 11 a.m. on the next business day. Log-in to your profile and complete the schedule your appointment steps with your CGI reference number.
Do you have to pay MRV fee for J visa?
If you are applying for a J visa to participate in a U.S. Government-sponsored program (programs beginning with G-1, G-2, G-3, G-7), you do not need to pay the MRV fee
Do you pay for reciprocity in advance?
If you are scheduling your interview appointment, do not pay the reciprocity fee in advance; the fee should be paid at the time of your interview at the Consular Section of U.S. Embassy/Consulate General. Please check this page to find out the applicable reciprocity fee amounts.
Can I replace my visa receipt if I don't pay the correct fee?
Save the visa fee receipt after paying the visa fee. The receipt cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will need the CGI reference number to schedule your visa appointment.
Coming to The United States Temporarily - Nonimmigrant Visa Services
Coming to The United States Permanently - Immigrant Services
- Immigrant visa application processing fees are tiered, as shown below, based on the visa category you apply for. Notice: Every visa applicant must pay the visa application processing fee for the visa category being applied for. Description of Service and Fee Amount (All fees = $ in US currency) Filing an Immigrant Visa Petition(When collected by U....
Special Visa Services
- Description of Service and Fee Amount
Note:These fee charts are based on the Code of Federal Regulations - Title 22, Part 22, Sections 22.1 through 22.7.)
Overview
- In most cases, each visa applicant, including children, is required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable Machine Readable Visa (MRV) application fee, whether a visa is issued or not. The visa application fee is determined by the type of visafor which you wish to apply. Remember, the MRV fee is non-refundable. Please confirm whether or not you need to apply for a visa. You may …
Fee Payment Options
- Cash at Bank You can pay your nonimmigrant visa application fee with cash at any RCBC. Before going to the bank, you must print the applicable U.S. visa application deposit slip available below on this page. Take the printed deposit slip with you to pay your fee. DO NOT print multiple copies of the same deposit slip. You must have a unique deposit ...
Scheduling Your Interview
- Whether you schedule your appointment online or contact our call center, you will need the receipt number printed on your receipt. Cash at Bank You can schedule your interview after four hours of paying your visa application fee. The table below shows the different fee payment processing times and when you can schedule your interview after paying your application fee. Online Payme…
More Information
- If you have any questions regarding the consular currency exchange rate, see the Visa Fee page; click hereto create a profile and answer five short questions so that we can determine the correct amount you must pay.