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Increase of
Nonimmigrant Visa Fees in India
Posted
Sep 01, 2006
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The U.S. consulates in India began requiring nonimmigrant visa fees of Rs.
4,800.00 as of August 7, 2006. This is an increase from the previous rate of
Rs. 4,600.00, which was the equivalent of $100 U.S. The increase applies to
the nonimmigrant visa application only, and does not affect HFDC or VFS
fees. Visa applicants must go to an HDFC branch to pay both the visa fee and
the VFS service fee of Rs. 281.
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In addition to the application fee, there is a nonimmigrant visa issuance
fee of Rs. 2,400. This is payable only if the visa is approved and issued to
the visa applicant in one of the following nonimmigrant visa categories: B
(tourist), H (temporary worker), I (media person), L (intra-company
transferee), O (Outstanding Professor / Researcher), P (Professional Athlete
or Person in Arts, including culturally unique arts and their staff
members), Q (Irish cultural exchange), and R (religious worker). Persons who
purchased 4,600.00 demand drafts prior to the August 7th date on
which these fees went into effect, will not be required to bring an
additional Rs. 200 to cover the increase.
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Visa applicants should always first check the website of the consulate where
they will apply for a visa. It is important to verify the filing fees and
other details to avoid rejection of one's application even before the merits
of the case can be considered.
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