The United States Department of State has announced a new schedule of application fees for non-immigrant visas, which took effect globally in May 2025.
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.