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Cost of a Non-immigrant Visa
 
  • Application processing fee for BCC (Laser Visas) B1/B2, F and J Visas – Each applicant for these visas must pay $160 USD or the peso equivalent for the application fee. This non-refundable fee covers your visa application processing and interview.

    Mexican citizen minors who have at least one parent or guardian who has a border crossing card or is applying for one may choose to pay a reduced fee of $15 USD for a border crossing card that will be valid for 10 years or until the minor reaches his or her 15th birthday, whichever comes first.
  • Application processing fee for H, L, O, P, Q and R Visas –  Each applicant for these visas must pay $190 USD or the peso equivalent for the application fee. This non-refundable fee covers your visa application processing and interview.
  • Application processing fee for E Visas – Each applicant for E visas must pay $270 USD or the peso equivalent for the application fee. This non-refundable fee covers your visa application processing and interview.
  • Issuance fee - Some visa applicants must pay an additional visa issuance fee. (This does not apply to Mexican national visitors for business or pleasure.) The fee varies for different visa types and is based on a reciprocity agreement between your home country and the United States. Click to see the Reciprocity Fee Schedule. If this fee is required, you will pay it at the Consulate. Click to see payment options accepted at the Consulate (PDF 189KB).
  • SEVIS fee – Student and exchange visa applicants must also pay a SEVIS fee. Refer to SEVIS Frequently Asked Questions
    for more information.
  • Appointment change and information charges – If you need to change your appointment or you need more information about the non-immigrant visa process, you must call the Applicant Service Center and toll charges will apply to the call.

Additional Information

  • Applicants under the age of 7 do not have to come to the Applicant Service Center.  Parents of applicants who are under the age of 7 may choose to bring two high-quality photographs of the child to the appointment at the Applicant Service Center instead of bringing the child for a live photograph, since children cannot be sleeping or crying when the live photograph is taken. The Consulate is not equipped to photograph infants.  Click to see photograph requirements. You may find it preferable to pay for your child’s professional photograph for a modest fee. The Consulate does not certify or recommend any provider of visa photographs.
  • Applicants aged 7 and up do not need to bring photographs to the appointment; your photographs will be taken at the ASC.
  • The NIV application form is available on the internet free of charge. See the menu on the left for more information about the application process.

The Consulate DOES NOT certify or recommend any external provider of visa services or documents.  Do not believe any representative or business who tells you that they either represent the Consulate or can provide you with documents or services that guarantee that you will receive a visa.  We take fraud seriously.  If you provide false information or documents, it can prevent you and your family from obtaining a visa.