Visa Fee
US Visa Fee and Application Expenses
The US visa fee is the total amount of fees, valuable papers and other services that citizens of countries subject to visas must pay to foreign missions for US visa applications. US visa fees, which vary according to visa type, are determined and announced by the US Department of State.
In 2024, the average US visa application fee for US non-immigrant visa types (tourist, business, student, visit, etc.), including the application fee, travel health insurance, form filling and consultancy fee, is $340.
How Much Are US Visa Fees?
The application fees to be paid for US non-immigrant visa types in 2024 are as follows.
| Visa Code | Visa Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| B | Touristic, commercial, family visit, medical | $185 |
| C | Transit | $185 |
| D | Crew | $185 |
| F | Student | $185 |
| I | Journalist | $185 |
| J | Exchange program | $185 |
| M | Vocational training | $185 |
| H | Temporary worker, internship | $190 |
| L | Intra-company transfer | $190 |
| HE | Superior talent | $190 |
| P | Athlete, artist | $190 |
| Q | International cultural exchange | $190 |
| R | Religious worker | $190 |
| TO | Trader, investor | $205 |
| K | Engagement | $265 |
Application Fees for US Immigrant Visas
Application fees for US immigrant visas are listed below.
- Family reunification visas: $340
- Employer-sponsored work visas: $365
- Diversity (green card lottery) visa: $350
When is the US Visa Fee Paid?
The payment process must be completed after filling out the visa application form and before making an appointment at the Consulate.
The applicant who pays the fee can proceed to the step of selecting the day and time for the US visa appointment . For this reason, the US visa application fee is also called the US visa appointment fee.
The visual of the appointment screen is given below.
Where to Pay US Visa Application Fee?
The US visa application fee is paid to the US Department of State for non-immigrant visa types and to the National Visa Center (NVC) for immigrant visas.
Detailed information on payment methods for visa application fees can be found under the following headings.
How to Pay US Visa Fee?
There are payment options for the US visa fee by cash or credit card.
You can access the relevant payment instructions and complete your payment transactions by selecting the cash or credit card option at ais.usvisa-info.com, where you can make an appointment for a US visa.
US Visa Fee Cash Payment Process
After selecting the cash payment option for the US visa fee, you must download the payment instruction document called “Cash payment instructions”, review it and take a copy to the bank branch. This document provides the full visa fee to be paid (in dollars and TL), the application payment identification number (PIN) and the account number to be paid.
You must pay the US visa fee within 5 business days after the payment instruction document is created. If you do not pay within this period, you must log in to the system again and re-create the instruction page.
The cash payment instructions page for the US visa fee is given below.
Which bank should I deposit the US visa fee to?
Cash payment for the US visa application fee is only accepted at Akbank branches and in TL. After the payment, you must obtain the payment receipt.
US Visa Fee Payment Process by Credit Card
The US visa fee can be paid with Mastercard and Visa credit cards. After selecting the credit card payment option, you can complete the payment process by entering your billing address and credit card information on the page that appears.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most frequently asked questions we receive about US visa fees and application costs are answered below.
How Much Does a 10-Year US Visa Cost?
Group B non-immigrant visa types for the United States, such as tourist, business, visit and medical treatment, are issued with a validity period of 10 years and the application fee is $160.
In what cases is the US visa fee refunded?
US visa fees are non-refundable. It is not possible to get a refund for any situation including rejection, withdrawal or cancellation of the visa application.
What is the US SEVIS Fee?
The US SEVIS fee must be paid for SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) registration before applying for a US student (F1) visa, vocational training (M1) visa and exchange program (J1) visa.
You can pay the SEVIS fee by obtaining the I-20 form from the educational institution you are accepted to in the USA .
How Much Does US Visa Consulting Fee Cost?
US visa consultancy fees vary depending on the type of visa you want to apply for and the scope of the consultancy service.
For US non-immigrant visa applications made within the scope of consultancy service of rsscanadaimmigration.com accredited agency; the average fee of the package including completing online transactions, making an appointment and checking documents is $120. US visa consultancy fees may increase if travel health insurance and sworn translation procedures are required.