After my blog posts on how much is Canada visa application fees and how much is Schengen visa in Nigeria, many of you also want to find out how much is US visa fees.
Knowing the current US visa cost and US visa application fees is essential because it helps you calculate the entire sum you will need to process all your US visa applications.
The challenge is that the unstable nature of the forex situation in Nigeria makes the Naira rates for US visa costs vary, and all of these may affect your visa application plans.
Currently, the amount you need to pay will be determined by the type of visa you are getting. Some visas – like F1 visas for students and academics cost $185 (₦143,290).
Other visas – like US Tourist and Visitor Visas (B-1 visa and B-2 visa) cost $185 (₦143,290). While, most petition-based visas, such as work and religious visas, are $190 (₦146,583). K visas cost $265 (₦204,444) and the fee amount for E visas is $205 (₦158,155).
This article will highlight fees for some of the most common and popular US visas in Nigeria.
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What is the current US visa fee in Nigeria?
As mentioned earlier, the cost of a US visa is determined by the type of visa you are applying for. There are two major types of US visas: non-immigrant and immigrant visas.
The US non-immigrant visas that Nigerians mostly apply for are further divided into several types: non-petition-based visas and petition-based visas.
A petition-based visa is where someone, such as an American resident, citizen, or employer, is sponsoring. But, if you are sponsoring yourself, your visa falls under the non-petition-based visa.
See the table below to find out the different visas, their descriptions, and the cost of the visas in dollars and naira.
US non-immigrant visa fees
The costs for a US non-immigrant visa are as follows:
| Visa Type | Fee in USD & Naira | Category |
| US Visitor Visas (B-1 visa and B-2 visa) | $185 (₦143,290) | Non-Petition Based |
| C-1 visa for transits to the US | $185 (₦143,290) | Non-Petition Based |
| D visa for airline or ship crewmembers | $185 (₦143,290) | Non-Petition Based |
| F visa for students and academics | $185 (₦143,290) | Non-Petition Based |
| I visa for media and journalists | $185 (₦143,290) | Non-Petition Based |
| J visa for exchange visitors (excluding those applicants sponsored by the US government) | $185 (₦143,290) | Non-Petition Based |
| M visa for vocational students | $185 (₦143,290) | Non-Petition Based |
| TN TD visa for NAFTA professionals | $185 (₦143,290) | Non-Petition Based |
| T visa for victims of human trafficking | $185 (₦143,290) | Non-Petition Based |
| U visa for victims of criminal activity | $185 (₦143,290) | Non-Petition Based |
| H visas for temporary workers (H-1B visa, H-1B1 visa, H-2A visa, H-2B visa, H-3 visa, H-4 visa) | $205 (₦158,155) | Petition Based |
| L visas for intracompany transfers (L-1 visa, L-2 visa) | $205 (₦158,155) | Petition Based |
| O visas for persons with extraordinary abilities (O-1 visa, O-2 visa, O-3 visa) | $205 (₦158,155) | Petition Based |
| P visa for athletes, entertainers, and artists | $205 (₦158,155) | Petition Based |
| Q visa for international cultural exchanges | $205 (₦158,155) | Petition Based |
| R visa for religious workers | $205 (₦158,155) | Petition Based |
| E visa for traders and investors (E-1 visa, E-2 visa, E-3 visa) | $315 (₦243,019) | Petition Based |
| K visa for a fiancé or spouse of a US citizen | $265 (₦204,444) | Petition Based |
*Please Note: When writing this article, I used the American Dollar (USD) to allocate the visa fees, equivalent to the CBN naira rate of 771.49. For more information, please refer to the U.S. Department of State website https://ustraveldocs.com/ng/en/nonimmigrant-visa/
Besides the non-immigrant visas, there are also other fees that must be paid, such as:
- SEVIS Fee for F, M, and J visa participants (and their family members). The fee for nonimmigrant students with Form I-20, the SEVIS fee, is US$350.
- Blanket L Fee – Any first-time principal applicant who is covered under the blanket petition for L status have to pay a fee of $500.
US immigrant visa fees
The US immigrant visa allows you to immigrate permanently to the US, where you can live and work. These types of visas are quite more expensive than non-immigrant visas.
The fees for the petitions are as follows:
- Form I-130, Immigrant Petition for Relative costs about 535.00 USD.
- Form I-600 or Form I-800, Orphan Immediate Relative Petition, costs about 775.00 USD
Processing fees vary according to the type of visa you are applying for and are as follows:
- In addition to the petition, Immediate Relative or Family Preference Immigration Applications fee is 325.00 USD.
- In addition to the petition, Employment-Based Immigration Applications fee is 345.00 USD.
- Other types of immigration applications, such as self-petitioning, cost $205.00 USD.
- A K visa for a US citizen’s fiancée or spouse costs $265.00 USD.
How do I pay my US visa application fee?
Now, if you are processing a US visa for an F1 student visa or B1/B2 visitor & business visa, you can either visit the US embassy or consulate closest to your location to lodge your payments or make your payment online with a bank debit or credit card.
To visit a US Embassy or Consulate in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria; use the address below:
Locations
Abuja
Business Hours:
Monday through Thursday from 07:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and
Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Plot 1075, Diplomatic Drive
Central Business District, Abuja
Tel: +234 1 227 8955
E-Mail: ConsularAbuja@state.gov
Lagos
Business Hours:
Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
U.S. Consulate General Lagos Office
2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tel.: +234 1 227 8955
How much is US visa fees in Naira at Gtbank?
If you bank with GTBank, you may choose to pay your US visa application fee online using GTBank’s online bill pay service. This is another faster and more convenient way to pay your visa fee.
When paying your charge online, however, it is essential that you enter your payment code (also known as a UID) correctly.
To make payment via the Gtbank App/Online;
- Log on to your GTBank App or visit www.gtbank.com
- Input your USER ID and PIN on the Internet banking login space
- Under the Book Hotels and Travels menu, select Visa fee payment.
- Complete the form on the payment page
- Select the Visa category. The Visa fee is calculated automatically.
- Before confirming payment, reconfirm your profile and make any necessary changes.
- Authorize the transaction using a code issued by your token hardware device and click the submit icon to make the payment
- Upon successful payment, a receipt will be created automatically. The receipt should be printed.
The costs for US visas at GTBank are as follows:
| Categories | Fee Amount ($) | New Amount (₦) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | BUSINESS/TOURIST | 185 | ₦157,250 |
| C-1 | TRANSIT | 185 | ₦157,250 |
| D | SHIP/AIRLINE CREW | 185 | ₦157,250 |
| F | STUDENT (ACADEMIC) | 185 | ₦157,250 |
| I | JOURNALIST AND MEDIA | 185 | ₦157,250 |
| J | EXCHANGE VISITORS | 185 | ₦157,250 |
| M | STUDENT (VOCATIONAL) | 185 | ₦157,250 |
| T | VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING | 185 | ₦157,250 |
| TN/TD | NAFTA PROFESSIONALS | 185 | ₦157,250 |
| U | VICTIM OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY | 185 | ₦157,250 |
| H | TEMPORARY/SEASONAL WORKERS AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINEES | 205 | ₦174,250 |
| L | INTRA COMPANY TRANSFEREES | 205 | ₦174,250 |
| O | PERSONS WITH EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY | 205 | ₦174,250 |
| P | ATHLETES ARTISTS & ENTERTAINERS | 205 | ₦174,250 |
| Q | INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE | 205 | ₦174,250 |
| R | RELIGIOUS WORKER | 205 | ₦174,250 |
| E | TREATY TRADER/INVESTOR AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL SPECIALTY | 315 | ₦267,750 |
| K | FIANCE(E) OR SPOUSE OF U.S. CITIZEN | 265 | ₦225,250 |
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