New U.S. non-immigrant visa fees take effect in May 2025, here’s the full fee breakdown  

In an official update published by the U.S. Department of State, the application fees for non-immigrant visas have been revised.

These changes apply to every U.S. consulate and embassy worldwide, including the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos.

According to the notice, the update applies to all applicants of U.S. non-immigrant visas, which include the B-1/B-2 visitor visa, F-1 student visa, H-1B work visa, and K fiancé(e) visa, among others.

The changes affect various visa categories globally, including Nigerians seeking to enter the U.S. for studies, tourism, business, or family-related travel.  They are payable at the point of application submission.

Below is the full fee schedule for non-immigrant visa applications effective May 2025:

Visitor Visa (Business/Tourism) 

Transit Visa 

Crew Member Visa 

Student Visa (Academic) 

Vocational Student Visa 

Exchange Visitor Visa 

Media and Journalist Visa 

Victims of Trafficking Visa 

Victims of Criminal Activity Visa 

NAFTA Professional Worker Visa (for Canada & Mexico) 

NAFTA Professional Worker Visa (for Canada & Mexico) 

Temporary Worker Visa 

Intra-Company Transferee Visa 

Extraordinary Ability Visa 

Athlete/Artist/Entertainer Visa 

Cultural Exchange Visa 

Religious Worker Visa 

Fiancé(e) Visa 

Treaty Trader/Investor Visa 

Australian Specialty Occupation Visa 

The updated visa fees announced by the U.S. Department of State apply only to non-immigrant visas. These are temporary visas granted to individuals who intend to stay in the United States for a specific period and purpose such as tourism, business, study, work, or cultural exchange.

They do not apply to immigrant visas, which are issued to individuals who plan to move to the U.S. permanently and eventually obtain a Green Card (permanent residency).

Immigrant visa applicants go through a separate application process and are subject to different fee structures, interviews, and requirements under U.S. immigration law.