WASHINGTON – In an effort to cover the cost of processing immigrant visa and citizenship services around the world, the U.S. Department of State has been required to increase the fees associated with applying for these services.
The changes will be implemented on a worldwide basis on July 13, 2010. These increases affect immigrant visa and citizenship service applicants in all countries in the world.
All persons whose appointments fall on or after July 13th will be required to pay the fees listed in the revised fee schedule. Any persons who have already paid fees based on the previous fee schedule will be required to pay the difference at the Consular Cashier at the Embassy prior to their interview. Individuals who are unable to pay the required fees (or fee differences) will be rescheduled for an appointment at a later date or time.
The Department of State has instructed all U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world to revise their Schedule of Fees for Consular Services to better reflect the actual cost of providing immigrant visa and citizenship services. The new fees are established by the Department and held uniform throughout the world.
SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR CITIZENSHIP SERVICES:
Passports: Fee (USD)
Adult (First-time passport applicant) $135
Adult (Renewal, with old passport presented) $110
Minor passports (First-time and renewals) $105
Addition of visa pages $82
Consular Reports of Birth Abroad: $100
Passport cards:
Adult $30
Minor $15
Notarials:
Each item $50
Documentation of Renunciations: $450
SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR IMMIGRANT VISA SERVICES
Immigrant Visas:
Immediate Relative or Family-preference $330
Employment-based $720
Special or Diversity $305
Immigrant Visa Security Surcharge: $74
Domestic Review of Affidavits of Support: $88
Determinations of Returning Resident Status: $380
