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Non-diplomatic and non-official visa applicants must pay the visa application fee. Additionally, some categories of visa applicants must pay an issuance fee as well. Visa issuance fees are based on reciprocity, based on what China charges a U.S. citizen for a similar type of visa.
General information about U.S.A. visa fees
Application Fee (MRV Fee)
The following visa fees apply for nonimmigrant visa application.
| Visa Type | U.S. Dollars | Chinese Yuan |
| All non-petition-based applications, including but not limited to: Business and/or Tourist – B-1/B-2 Transit – C-1 Ship/Airline Crew – D Student – F, M Journalist and Media – I Exchange Visitor – J Victim of Human Trafficking – T NAFTA Professionals – TN/TD Victim of Criminal Activity – U | $185 | RMB 1,320 |
| All petition-based applications Temporary Workers – H, L, O, P, Q, R | $205 | RMB 1,462 |
| Additional fee for certain H-1B, L-1A, L-1B Applicants for H-1B, L-1A, and L-1B visas need to pay an additional $2,250 if the petitioner has more than 50 employees in the U.S. and has more than 50% of those employees under an H-1B or L (including L-1A, L-1B, and L-2) status. Applies to both first-time and renewal cases. | $2,250 | RMB 16,200 |
| K (fiance) visa | $240 | RMB 1,728 |
| Treaty Trader/Investor, Australian Professional Specialty – E visa Payable at the Consulate. | $315 | RMB 1,476 |
| L-1 (Not L-2) Blanket Visa Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee | $500 | RMB 3,600 |
| Biometric Entry-Exit fee for certain H-1B, L-1A, L-1B Payable at the Consulate. Blanket L-1 applications for petitions with more than 50 employees in the U.S. and with more than 50% of those employees under an H-1B or L status. Applies to both first-time and renewal cases. | $4,500 | RMB 32,400 |
| F-1 and M-1 Sevis Fee (F-2 and M-2 Exempt) Pay SEVIS Fee | $350 | RMB 2,520 |
| J-1 Sevis Fee (J-2 Exempt) Pay SEVIS Fee | $220 | RMB 1,584 |
| Diplomat passport holders, applicants for A, G, C-2, C-3, NATO, and U.S. Government-sponsored J visa | None (zero) | None (zero) |
| Border Crossing Cards (age 15 and older) | $185 | RMB 1,320 |
| Border Crossing Cards (under age 15) | $17 | RMB 122 |
Regardless of whether the visa is issued or not, the application fee is not refundable.
Issuance Fee
In addition to the application fee listed above, certain applicants must pay the visa issuance fee. For Chinese citizens, the following fees apply:
| Visa Type | U.S. Dollars | Chinese Yuan |
| Each L visa applicant (L-1 as well as L-2) | $120 | RMB 864 |
For the citizens of other countries, please check the visa reciprocity tables by country.
Paying Application Fee
The visa application fee must be paid before calling to make an appointment.
- There are multiple options to pay the visa application fee.
- The visa fee receipt is valid for a period of one year for one visa interview appointment.
- The visa fee receipts are not transferable or refundable.
