The cost of applying for a US visa.

The most basic fee for applying for an American visa is $ 160, because it is handed over to the embassy and no other fees need to be paid under the new visa procedure. If it is an agent, the visa agency will generally charge a certain agency service fee in addition to the basic embassy fee, and the final total fee is about 1200- 1500 RMB.

Actually, you can apply for an American visa yourself. It's not that hard. You can fill in a DS 160 form online and pay the fee yourself. It should be $ 160 now, and then you can make an appointment for an interview. Generally, it will take 4- 10 days after completing the form and paying the fee. It is not too late. Materials can be prepared in advance. During the interview.

We usually apply for B visas, that is, short-term visas for travel, visiting relatives and business. , or $65,438+060. At present, it is converted into RMB 1088, which is converted according to the embassy exchange rate announced by the embassy. In addition, if you apply for a long-term visa, such as a study visa or an exchange visit visa, in addition to the visa fee of $ 160, you also need to pay a mutual assistance fee such as Sevis.

Because applying for an American visa requires an interview, you need to choose the interview time after paying the fee. According to the off-season at that time, the optional time will be different. After the appointment, you should prepare the necessary materials for the interview.

The required materials are mainly divided into four categories, namely, employment confirmation materials, asset materials, employment information materials and certification materials.

1. Appointment confirmation materials are necessary materials for interviewing American visas: original passport (old and new), Ds 160 form, appointment confirmation letter, special photos of the United States, and planned travel itinerary;

2 asset materials are bank deposits, real estate, wealth management, stocks and other asset materials;

3. Employment status materials are work-related materials such as work certificate, business license or organization code, business card and work permit;

4. Documents include ID card, household registration book, marriage certificate, skill qualification certificate, etc.

In addition, some highly educated high-tech applicants also need to prepare resumes about their work, education and other information for backup.

To sum up, each country has different procedures and fees for visas. To apply for a visa to the United States, you usually need to fill out an application form and pay a fee of about $65,438+060. After that, I will have to wait for a few days to review and receive an interview invitation from the embassy. If it is an immigrant visa, the procedure will be more complicated. However, if you apply for an interview visa, you need to submit relevant academic qualifications.

Legal basis:

Article 16 of the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Passports and Visas

The issuance of passports and visa fees for China citizens who live abroad or go abroad for personal reasons shall be handled in accordance with relevant regulations.

Issuing diplomatic and official visas to foreigners, and collecting or exempting visa fees according to the principle of reciprocity; The issuance of ordinary visas is charged according to the regulations, and it can be exempted if necessary.

Citizens of countries that have signed visa exemption agreements with China shall be handled according to the agreements.