If you are traveling to the USA as a tourist or for business purposes and your stay does not exceed 90 days, a completed and approved ESTA will likely suffice for your travel plans. ESTA is intended for travelers from countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program, such as the United Kingdom. Visa fees apply to applicants traveling to the United States for purposes such as studying or for those whose ESTA applications have been denied.
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How to Pay Visa Fees for the USA
The visa fee for the USA must be paid exclusively on the USTravelDocs.com website. You must complete the payment before scheduling your interview at the embassy.
Detailed information about payment can be found on the official government website.
Visa Fees for the USA 2025
You can submit a visa application on the website of the U.S. Embassy, which is also available in multiple languages. These fees were last verified on January 2, 2025.
| Visa Type | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| B-1 | Business | $185 |
| B-2 | Tourist | $185 |
| C-1 | Transit | $185 |
| D | Ship/Airline Crew | $185 |
| E | Treaty Trader/Investor | $315 |
| F | Student (academic) | $185 |
| H | Temporary/Seasonal Workers and Employment, Trainees | $205 |
| I | Journalist and Media | $185 |
| J | Exchange Visitors | $185 |
| K | Fiancé(e) or Spouse of U.S. Citizen | $265 |
| L | Intercompany Transferees | $205 |
| M | Student (vocational) | $185 |
| O | Person with Extraordinary Ability | $205 |
| P | Atheletes, Artists, Entertainers | $205 |
| Q | International Cultural Exchange | $205 |
| R | Religious Worker | $205 |
| T | Victim of Human Trafficking | $185 |
| U | Victims of Criminal Activity | $185 |
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