US visa fees
The application fee for a US visitor visa is $185 for every nationality, including applicants from India and Nigeria. ecfr.gov · read Some nationalities also pay an issuance (reciprocity) fee, set by nationality, when the visa is issued. ecfr.gov · read
| Visa | Official fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa (B1/B2) and most other non-petition visas | $185 | ecfr.gov · read |
| H, L, O, P, Q and R work visas | $205 | ecfr.gov · read |
| E treaty trader and investor visas | $315 | ecfr.gov · read |
| K fiancé(e) visa | $265 | ecfr.gov · read |
| Immigrant visa, family-based | $325 | ecfr.gov · read |
| Immigrant visa, employment-based | $345 | ecfr.gov · read |
| Other immigrant visas | $205 | ecfr.gov · read |
| Diversity visa lottery: US$1 to register, US$330 to apply | $330 | ecfr.gov · read |
| Nonimmigrant visa appointment expedite fee, per person | $750 | ecfr.gov · read |
The "visa integrity fee"
The "visa integrity fee" in the 2025 budget law is not in the State Department's fee schedule as of 1 October 2026. The Department of Homeland Security said it "will be implemented in a future publication". federalregister.gov · read We will add an amount only when an official source says it is being charged.
Not a visa: the ESTA
Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries can use an ESTA instead: US$40.27 until 15 October 2026; US$40.62 from 16 October 2026. federalregister.gov · read
Last checked 4 October 2026. Not legal advice. Applying for a US visa · What changed