Consular Fees
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Visa Processing Fees to Change on April 13, 2012 Important Notice - New Application Fees: Nonimmigrant and immigrant visa application fees will change on April 13, 2012. The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards will increase, while all immigrant visa application fees will decrease. All visa applicants must pay the fee amounts in effect on the day they pay, including immigrant visa applicants who pay fees to the National Visa Center (NVC). Fees that will decrease are not refundable - If you paid a visa fee before April 13, 2012 and that fee decreased, we cannot give you a refund. Fees that will increase (only nonimmigrant fees) - If you paid your visa fee before April 13, 2012, you do not have to pay the difference between the new and old fee amounts as long as your visa interview is on or before July 12, 2012. Starting July 13, 2012, you will be required to pay the difference between the old and new fee amounts – no exceptions. For more information about Consular fees, please click here. |
- Nonimmigrant Visa Fees NIV
- American Citizen Services Fees ACS
Pay the application fee and the VFS service charge (Rs. 387) at a designated branch of the HDFC Bank (PDF: 35 KB) in Indian Rupees according to the current consular exchange rate. Please bring your passport to the HDFC Bank or have a copy of the applicant's bio-data page with you when paying fees. Fees are non-refundable. Information on receipts, demand drafts and the payment process for third country nationals is available here.
Questions? Email: infouschennai@vfshelpline.com
Consular
Effective May 21, 2012
| Nonimmigrant Visa Fees | U.S. Dollars | Indian Rupees |
| Tourists, Business and Exchange Visitors, Students, Crew members: B1/B2 C1 D1 F1 / F2 J1/J2 M1/M2 |
$160 | Rs 8,960 |
| Temporary Employment: H1-B L1/L2 O-1/O-2/O-3 P1/P2/P3 R1/R2 |
$190 | Rs 10,640 |
| VFS Service Charge: Applies to all Nonimmigrant visa applications | Rs 387 | |
| L1 Blanket Visa Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee What's this? | $500 | Rs 28,000 |
| F1 and M1 SEVIS Fee (F2 and M2 exempt) Pay SEVIS fee here |
$200 | |
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J1 SEVIS fee (J2 exempt) |
$180 |
As the SEVIS fee is paid only by credit card, prevailing bank rates will determine the Rupee equivalent amount.
Any difference of amount between previously purchased HDFC receipts and the current rate should be paid by way of demand draft, payable to the American Consulate General, Chennai.
| Consular Exchange Rate: $1 = Rs 56 Effective May 21, 2012 |
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| American Citizen Services Fees | U.S. Dollars | Indian Rupees |
| Adult U.S. Passport Renewal | $110 | Rs 6,160 |
| Adult U.S. Passport Renewal with card | $140 | Rs 7,840 |
| Adult U.S. Passport Replacement (Lost, Stolen, Damaged) | $135 | Rs 7,560 |
| Adult U.S. Passport (First After age 16) | $135 | Rs 7,560 |
| Minor U.S. Passport (under age 16) | $105 | Rs 5,880 |
| Adult U.S. Passport (First After age 16) with card | $165 | Rs 9,240 |
| Minor U.S. Passport (under age 16) with card | $120 | Rs 6,720 |
| Additional Visa Pages | $82 | Rs 4,592 |
| Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) | $100 | Rs 5,600 |
| Notarial (per notary seal) | $50 |
Rs 2,800 |
| Certified True Copy | $50 |
Rs 2,800 |
| Authentication: Foreign Official | $50 | Rs 2,800 |
| Minor Passport Card | $40 | Rs 2,240 |
| Adult Passport Card (First After age 16) | $55 | Rs 3,080 |
| Adult Passport Card | $30 | Rs 1,680 |
| Photocopy (per page) | $1 | Rs 56 |
| Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship | $450 | Rs 25,200 |
You may pay at the Consulate by cash, a credit card capable of U.S. dollar transactions, or by demand draft made in favor of "U.S. Consulate, Chennai." We do not accept personal checks. ACS fees are nonrefundable.
Questions? Email: chennaics@state.gov
