Student visa costs
US student visa fees in total
A standard US F-1 or M-1 student pays US$535 in core government fees: the US$185 nonimmigrant visa application fee plus the US$350 SEVIS I-901 fee Source 1,Source 2. A typical J-1 exchange visitor pays US$405, made up of US$185 plus US$220 Source 1,Source 2. Certain official exchange programs and reduced-fee J categories are exceptions.
F-1 and M-1 total
The State Department charges US$185 for F and M non-petition visa applications. Immigration and Customs Enforcement charges US$350 for the F or M SEVIS I-901 payment. The combined core government total is US$535 Source 1,Source 2.
J-1 exchange visitor total
Most J applicants pay the US$185 visa fee and a US$220 SEVIS fee, totaling US$405. Au pair, camp counselor and summer work or travel categories have a US$35 SEVIS charge. Participants in named US-government-sponsored exchange programs can be exempt from the visa application fee Source 1,Source 2.
What is not included
The totals do not include travel, passport, school, document, medical or local transport costs. A reciprocity issuance fee can apply to a visa after approval for some nationalities and categories Source 1,Source 3.
Common questions
What is the F-1 visa total?
US$535 in core fees, from US$185 for the application and US$350 for SEVIS Source 1,Source 2.
What is the standard J-1 total?
US$405 for the visa application and regular J SEVIS payment Source 1,Source 2.
Do all J applicants pay US$220 for SEVIS?
No. Three named categories pay US$35, and exemptions can apply Source 2.
Can an issuance fee be added?
Yes. Nationality-based reciprocity fees can apply after approval Source 3.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.