How much a US visa costs in 2026: all the fees
US consular fees in 2026: $185 for tourist and student visas, $205 for work visas, $315 for E and $265 for a fiancé visa. Plus SEVIS and USCIS fees.
- Consular fees: $185 for B1/B2, F and J; $205 for H, L, O, P, Q and R; $315 for E; $265 for a K fiancé visa.
- An immigrant visa costs $325 in the family category and $345 in the employment category.
- The SEVIS fee for students and USCIS petition fees are paid separately from the consular fee.
- Pactors will find you an expert free of charge to work out all the costs of your visa.
The cost of a US visa is made up of several payments to different agencies. The consular fee is only part of it: study and work add SEVIS and USCIS fees.
Consular fees for nonimmigrant visas
| Visa | Fee |
|---|---|
| tourist B1/B2, student F, exchange J and other visas without a petition | $185 |
| work visas H, L, O, P, Q and R | $205 |
| E for treaty traders and investors | $315 |
| fiancé(e) visa K | $265 |
The fee is paid for each person, children included. Diplomats and some other categories are exempt. The amounts are set by State Department rules, 22 CFR 22.1.
Fees for immigrant visas
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| family, for example the spouse of a US citizen | $325 |
| employment, for example EB-1 or EB-2 | $345 |
| other grounds | $205 |
An immigrant visa usually needs a USCIS petition first. For example, an I-130 for a spouse costs $675 on paper or $625 online.
Additional payments
| Payment | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SEVIS fee | F and M students / J exchange visitors | $350 / $220 |
| O-1 petition | employer or agent | $1,055 + $600 |
| L-1 petition | the American company | $1,385 + $600 + $500 |
USCIS fees are taken from the schedule of 9 September 2026. How talent visas work is covered in the article EB-1A or O-1.
Where a Russian pays and applies
Since 6 September 2025, nonimmigrant visas are applied for in the country of nationality or residence. The US Embassy in Moscow issues no visas other than diplomatic ones, so the State Department has designated the embassies in Astana and Warsaw for Russian nationals. Each embassy has its own payment and booking procedure. If you're applying from Georgia, read the breakdown of the US visa from Georgia; interview preparation can be handed to a US visa specialist.
Common questions
What does a fiancé visa cost in total?
Is the SEVIS fee part of the consular fee?
Sources
- 22 CFR 22.1 — consular fees
- ICE — I-901 SEVIS fee
- USCIS — fee schedule G-1055 (edition of 09/09/2026)
- U.S. Embassy in Russia — nonimmigrant visas
Links checked on 27 September 2026
