Fees
Visa Processing Fees to Change on April 13, 2012
Important Notice - New Application Fees: Nonimmigrant and immigrant visa application fees changed on April 13, 2012. The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards has increased, while all immigrant visa application fees has decreased. All visa applicants must pay the fee amounts in effect on the day they pay, including immigrant visa applicants who pay fees to the National Visa Center (NVC).
Fees that will decrease are not refundable - If you paid a visa fee before April 13, 2012 and that fee decreased, we cannot give you a refund.
Fees that will increase (only nonimmigrant fees) - If you paid your visa fee before April 13, 2012, you do not have to pay the difference between the new and old fee amounts as long as your visa interview is on or before July 12, 2012. Starting July 13, 2012, you will be required to pay the difference between the old and new fee amounts – no exceptions.
- See full list of all visa fees on our State Department Website.
- Current exchange rate: 1USD=INR58
How to pay the Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) Fee
Pay the application fee in Indian Rupees according to the current consular exchange rate. NIV is nonrefundable.
Questions?
Email: support-india@
Consular Exchange Rate: $1 = Rs.57
Effective December 3, 2012
| Nonimmigrant Visa Fees | U.S. Dollars | Indian Rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Tourists, Business and Exchange Visitors, Students, Crew members: B1/B2 C1 D1 F1 / F2 J1/J2 M1/M2 | $160 | Rs 9,120 |
| Temporary Employment: H1-B L1/L2 O-1/O-2/O-3P1/P2/P3/R1/R2 |
$190 | Rs 10,830 |
| L1 Blanket Visa Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee What's this? |
$500 | Rs 28,500 |
| F1 and M1 SEVIS Fee (F2 and M2 exempt) Pay SEVIS fee here |
$200 | |
| J1 SEVIS fee (J2 exempt) Pay SEVIS fee here |
$180 | |
| Treaty Investor and Trader visas (E) | $270 | Rs 15,390 |
How to Pay American Citizen Services (ACS) Fees
You may pay at the Consulate by cash, a credit card capable of U.S. dollar transactions, or by demand draft made in favor of "U.S. Consulate General, Kolkata" payable at Kolkata and must have the MICR code printed on it.If there is any over-writing or error in the demand draft, kindly get it counter signed and sealed by the bank official next to the error. We do not accept personal checks. ACS fees are nonrefundable.
Questions?
Email: kolkataACS@state.gov
Consular Exchange Rate: $1 = Rs.57
Effective December 3, 2012
| American Citizen Services Fees | Fees |
|---|---|
| Adult U.S. Passport Renewal | $110 |
| Adult U.S. Passport Replacement (Lost, Stolen, Damaged) | $135 |
| Minor U.S. Passport (under age 16) | $105 |
| Additional Passport Pages | $82 |
| Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) | $100 |
| Notarial | $50 |
| Certified True Copy | $50 |
| Authenticiation: Foreign Official | $50 |
| Minor Passport Card | $40 |
| Adult Passport Card | $55 |
| Photocopy (per page) | $1 |
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