How much is the US visa fee in India?
By Travitap · Updated October 28, 2026
What are the US visa charges in India in 2026?
The visa application fee for a B1/B2 visa is USD 185 per person. Every traveller needs their own fee payment. You pay it before you book your appointment.
Keep three points in mind:
- It is non-refundable, even if the visa is not issued.
- It is non-transferable: it cannot be moved to another person.
- It is meant for the country where you apply: you schedule your appointment in your country of residence or nationality.
How much is the US visa fee in rupees?
The fee is set in US dollars, and the US Embassy in India publishes a consular exchange rate for paying it in rupees. Since 25 May 2026 that rate is INR 98 per US dollar, so USD 185 works out to INR 18,130 (our calculation with the published rate, checked on 28 October 2026).
The consular rate can change. The amount that counts is the one the system shows you when you pay, so check it on the day you make the payment.
How do I pay the visa fee in India?
You pay on the US visa appointment portal, which shows you the payment methods available. Once your payment is recorded, you can book your appointments. The visit to the Visa Application Center (VAC) comes before your interview.
Are there any other charges besides USD 185?
By law there is an additional fee of USD 250 that would be charged when the visa is issued; as of 28 October 2026, there is no notice of collection in US government sources. If that changes, we will update this article with the date.
What if my visa is not issued and I want to apply again?
You can apply again. It is a new application: you pay the fee again, book a new appointment and it helps to explain what has changed since your last application.
What comes after paying the fee?
The fee is one part of the process. The other is your DS-160 form, which you need to book your appointment. If you do not have it yet, here is how to fill the DS-160 step by step.
Sources
We cite these pages as sources of information so you can check the details. Travitap is an independent app and is not affiliated with the US government, its embassy or its consulates. Consulted on 28 October 2026, except the two US Department of State pages, consulted on 20 October 2026.