Visa fees by destination
US visa application fees by category
US nonimmigrant visa application fees were US$185 for visitor, student, exchange and several other non-petition categories on 19 October 2026. Petition-based H, L, O, P, Q and R categories cost US$205. E visas cost US$315 and K visas cost US$265 Source 1. Immigrant application fees were US$325 for family cases, US$345 for employment cases and US$330 for Diversity Visa selectees Source 1. A nationality-based issuance fee may apply after approval Source 2.
Nonimmigrant visa fees
The State Department groups nonimmigrant fees by category. The charge is per applicant and non-refundable. A child pays the same category fee as an adult, subject to any stated exemption Source 1.
Immigrant visa fees
The official schedule lists US$325 per person for immediate-relative and family-preference immigrant visa processing. Employment-based immigrant processing costs US$345. Other immigrant applications cost US$205, and a Diversity Visa selectee pays US$330 Source 1.
Petition and document-review charges may be separate. The schedule lists US$675 for an I-130 petition when a US embassy or consulate collects it for USCIS, US$775 for listed intercountry-adoption petitions and US$120 for domestic affidavit-of-support review Source 1.
Extra fees after or alongside the application
A reciprocity fee may apply after a nonimmigrant visa is approved. It depends on nationality and visa class and is shown in the State Department country table Source 2.
Public Law 119-21 created a separate visa integrity fee for nonimmigrant visa issuance. DHS said on 22 July 2025 that it needed a future implementation publication. The State Department schedule did not list it on 19 October 2026 Source 1,Source 3Source 4.
No-fee categories
The schedule lists no application fee for qualifying A, G, C2, C3, NATO and diplomatic cases, official US government-sponsored J programs, certain charitable-service travel and replacement of a visa issued incorrectly through no fault of the applicant. The consular post confirms eligibility Source 1.
How to pay
Use the State Department page to reach the embassy or consulate instructions for the place of application. Payment methods and local exchange rates can differ by post Source 1,Source 5.
Common questions
How much is a US tourist visa?
The B1/B2 application fee is US$185 per person Source 1.
How much is a US student visa?
F, M and ordinary J application fees are US$185. Some government-sponsored J applicants pay no fee Source 1.
How much is an H1B visa application fee at a consulate?
The State Department petition-based visa processing fee is US$205. Petition charges paid to USCIS are separate Source 1.
Is the fee refunded after refusal?
No. The State Department lists nonimmigrant processing fees as non-refundable Source 1.
Can another fee apply after approval?
Yes. A nationality-based reciprocity fee may be due at issuance Source 2.
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.
Sources
- U.S. Department of State: Fees for Visa Services (accessed 19 October 2026)
- U.S. Department of State: Visa Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country (accessed 19 October 2026)
- U.S. Government Publishing Office: Public Law 119-21, section 100007 (4 July 2025)
- Federal Register: USCIS Immigration Fees Required by HR-1 Reconciliation Bill (22 July 2025)
- U.S. Department of State: U.S. Embassies and Consulates (accessed 19 October 2026)