Fees

On this page, you will find the official fees you may encounter when applying for a U.S. visa from Türkiye: the nonimmigrant visa application fee, the SEVIS fee for students and exchange visitors, immigrant visa fees, and the Visa Integrity Fee, which has become law but has not yet been added to the fee list. Amounts are in U.S. dollars. Each amount was checked against official pages on October 16, 2026.

• $185: visas that do not require a petition
  • B (business, tourism, medical treatment), C-1 (transit), D (crew members)
  • F (academic students), M (vocational students), J (exchange visitors)
  • I (media), TN/TD
  • S, T, and U visas are also subject to this amount.
• $205: petition-based work visas: H, L, O, P, Q, R.
• $315: E (treaty traders and investors) visas.
• $265: K (fiancé(e) or spouse of a U.S. citizen) visas.
• The $185, $205, and $315 amounts have been in effect since June 17, 2023. At that time, the $160 fee increased to $185, the $190 fee increased to $205, and the E visa fee increased from $205 to $315.
• Each applicant pays the fee separately. If you apply with your family, a separate fee is paid for each person.

• Applicants for A, G, C-2, C-3, NATO, and diplomatic visas.
• J visa applicants participating in official U.S. government education and cultural exchange programs (e.g., Fulbright).
  • Participants in programs funded by the Department of State, USAID, or other federal agencies (program numbers G-1, G-2, G-3, and G-7) are exempt.
  • Other U.S. government-sponsored J applicants pay the fee.
• Visas that must be reissued because of an error not caused by the applicant.
• The parents, siblings, spouse, and children of a U.S. government employee who died or was seriously injured in the line of duty, when traveling for a funeral or visit.
• U.S. government employees traveling on official business and those traveling for charitable service with the approval of Visa Services.

• Citizens of some countries pay a “visa issuance fee” (reciprocity / issuance fee) in addition to the application fee after the visa is approved.
• This fee is not charged for Turkish citizens for any visa category.
• Citizens of other countries living in Türkiye should check their own country’s reciprocity table.

• The application fee is nonrefundable and nontransferable. It is paid whether or not the visa is issued.
• If you are refused and apply again, you pay the fee again. This does not change whether you apply at the same post or elsewhere.
• If additional documents are requested under 221(g), you do not pay a new fee if you submit them within one year of the refusal date. After one year, you must apply again and pay the fee again.
• If you apply outside your country of citizenship or residence, the fee you paid is not refundable and cannot be transferred elsewhere.
• If you paid a fee before May 19, 2025, the new appointment system will link this record to your account using your passport number and date of birth. You enter the receipt number when making a new payment.
• Fee and appointment procedures are handled through ustraveldocs.com/tr.

• Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1), approved on July 4, 2025, introduced this fee through section 100007.
• It will be charged at the time the visa is issued to everyone issued a nonimmigrant visa. It is an additional fee to the application fee.
• Under the law, the amount for fiscal year 2025 is at least $250. It will be increased according to inflation in subsequent years.
• There are no exemptions or discounts for this fee.
• A refund may be available to a person who meets the visa requirements after the visa’s validity expires. The person must not have worked without authorization and must meet one of these two conditions:
  • not have applied to extend the stay and have departed the United States no later than five days after the authorized stay expired
  • have obtained an extension of stay or permanent residence (green card) during the visa period
• In July 2025, USCIS announced in the Federal Register that this fee requires interagency coordination and would be implemented through a separate notice.
• As of October 16, 2026, this fee does not appear on the Department of State’s official visa fees page. Check the latest status on the official page before applying.

• The SEVIS fee is separate from the visa application fee and the school’s own fees.
• Amounts:
  • F and M visas: $350
  • J visas: $220
  • some special J categories: $35
  • government visitors: $0
• You take the SEVIS payment receipt to the interview. Therefore, pay the fee before the interview.
• Payment is made through fmjfee.com by credit card, check, money order, or Western Union.
• You can print the payment confirmation from the same site at any time using your SEVIS number, surname, and date of birth.
• Help: fmjfee.SEVIS@ice.dhs.gov · phone +1 703 603 3400

• The Department of State is running a pilot program that provides B visa applicants with an interview appointment within 10 business days for $750 per person. The program runs through December 31, 2026.
• This fee is in addition to the $185 application fee. It is nonrefundable, the appointment cannot be changed, and it does not guarantee visa issuance.
• According to the August 18, 2026 update, the program is available only at posts in Canada, Mexico, Bogota, Guatemala City, San José, and Tegucigalpa. Türkiye is not included in the program.
• For urgent travel in Türkiye, see 1.8 Expedited Appointment and Business Visa Program.

• The Department of State requires $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000 bonds from nationals of certain countries who will be issued B-1/B-2 visas. The amount is determined at the interview.
• Turkish citizens are not on this list. The list was last updated on October 2, 2026.
• Applicants using a passport from a listed country are subject to this requirement even if they apply in Türkiye. The list includes, for example, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Algeria, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Nigeria.
• The bond is paid only if requested by a consular officer, using Form I-352 and the Pay.gov link provided to you. The U.S. government is not responsible for payments made on other sites.
• The bond does not guarantee visa issuance. If the conditions are met, it is refunded to the person who paid it.

• Petition fees (USCIS):
  • Form I-130 (family petition): $675 by paper, $625 online
  • Form I-129F (fiancé(e) petition): $675
• Immigrant visa application fee (Department of State, per person, nonrefundable):
  • immediate relative and family preference categories: $325
  • employment-based (based on an I-140 or I-526 petition): $345
  • other immigrant visas (excluding DV): $205
  • DV selectees: $330 per person; lottery registration fee: $1 for the principal applicant
• Affidavit of Support review: $120 (only when reviewed in the United States).
• Medical examination (Ankara):
  • standard fee $270 (including blood and urine tests, chest X-ray, and examination)
  • additional tests (such as tuberculosis, drug screening, and pregnancy tests) may be charged separately
  • vaccination fee: $20–$200 depending on age and required vaccines
  • paid directly to the doctor and nonrefundable
• USCIS Immigrant Fee: $235. It is recommended to pay online after visa issuance and before traveling to the United States. If it is not paid, the green card will not be sent. K visa holders, returning residents (SB-1), certain adopted children, and special immigrants from Iraq and Afghanistan are exempt.
• Unpaid immigrant visa fees to the NVC or appointment system may be paid in Ankara on the interview day in U.S. dollars or Turkish lira, in cash or by credit card.

• Returning resident status application (Form DS-117): $180
• Transportation letter for green card holders: $575
• Application for a waiver of the J visa two-year home-country residence requirement (Form DS-3035): $120
• Application for a waiver of a visa ineligibility (Form I-601): $1,050 according to the USCIS fee schedule. See 1.7 Interview Results.

• For new H-1B petitions filed with USCIS after September 21, 2025, a $100,000 payment must be submitted with the petition under a presidential directive. If this payment is not made, the H-1B visa will not be issued. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decides the exceptions. See 2.4 Work Visas.
• For applicants using a blanket L petition, only the principal applicant is charged a $500 fraud prevention fee.

• Assuming that the fee will be refunded if the visa is refused.
• Making an appointment in Türkiye and wasting the fee even though you do not live in Türkiye.
• Paying only one fee for the family. Each applicant pays separately.
• Going to a student or exchange visa interview without paying the SEVIS fee.
• Submitting the 221(g) document after one year and having to pay the fee again.
• Paying unofficial sites for “expedited appointments” or “appointment services.” See 1.12 Fraud Warnings.
• Going to an immigrant visa interview without preparing the full amount for unpaid fees.

• My visa was refused. Can I get the fee back? No. The fee is for processing your application and is not refunded regardless of the outcome.
• Is a fee also paid for my child? Yes. Every visa applicant pays the application fee separately.
• Can I pay in Turkish lira? For immigrant visas, fees payable on the interview day may be paid in U.S. dollars or Turkish lira. Payment methods for nonimmigrant visa fees are shown in the appointment system.
• Do Turkish citizens pay an additional fee when the visa is issued? There is no reciprocity fee. The Visa Integrity Fee has become law, but as of October 16, 2026, it does not appear on the Department of State’s fee list.
• Can I move up my appointment by paying $750? No, not in Türkiye. This pilot program is not available in Türkiye.
• Will I also be asked for a visa bond? Turkish citizens are not on the list. You may be asked if you are applying with a passport from a listed country.
• How much will I pay in total for a green card? It varies by category. For the spouse of a U.S. citizen, the total is approximately $1,505 excluding vaccinations (see the warning above).

• Department of State – Visa fee table
• Türkiye reciprocity table
• USCIS fee schedule G-1055 (PDF)
• Pay SEVIS fee (fmjfee.com)
• USCIS Immigrant Fee payment page
• Expedited appointment pilot program
• Countries subject to visa bonds
• Full text of Public Law 119-21 (PDF)
• USCIS – HR-1 fee announcement (PDF)
• Appointment and payment system (ustraveldocs)