2026 U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Application Fees (MRV)
U.S. Department of State machine-readable visa (MRV) application fees by visa category for 2026, sourced from the State Department's official Schedule of Fees for Visa Services. Baseline: most non-petition-based nonimmigrant visa applications are $185; petition-based categories (H, L, O, P, Q, R) are $205; the E treaty-trader/investor category is $315; and the K fiancé(e) visa is $265. Separate additional fees (SEVIS I-901, visa issuance/reciprocity) may also apply.
Sources:
U.S. Department of State — Bureau of Consular Affairs — Fees for Visa Services (Nonimmigrant Visa Application Processing Fees) (accessed 2026-08-23)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) — I-901 SEVIS Fee Frequently Asked Questions (accessed 2026-08-23)
VisaForTheUnitedStates.com — U.S. Visa & Immigration Fees: Complete 2026 Guide (accessed 2026-08-23)
This dataset is provided as an informational reference only and is not legal, immigration, or financial advice. The U.S. Department of State's nonimmigrant visa application (MRV) fees are non-refundable even if a visa is denied, the applicant is ineligible, or the application is abandoned. Additional charges may apply beyond the MRV fee, including a visa issuance/reciprocity fee (varies by nationality and visa class), the SEVIS I-901 fee for F/M/J applicants, and—once implemented—the statutory Visa Integrity Fee; verify all current amounts and any exemptions on travel.state.gov before applying.