Required Documents and Fees

Documents Required for a Nonimmigrant Visa

The following documents are mandatory for all nonimmigrant visa applications.

For further information on applying for specific types of visas, please click here.

A fully completed and signed Visa Application Form DS-156. If you are a male between the age of 16 and 45, you will also need to complete Form DS-157.
In addition to the above forms, persons applying for F1, M1, or J1 visas need to submit a fully completed and signed application form DS-158
One recent (within the past six months) passport size photograph 50mmX 50mm (2" x 2") with a white or off-white background. Please click here for photo requirements.
A passport valid for travel for at least six months after the date of entry in to the U.S.
Demand drafts for each applicant, as outlined below.

Fees

Effective November 16, 2005
Rate of Exchange - $1 = Rs. 46.00

Description	US$	Rs.
Nonimmigrant visa application fee (non-refundable). The Application Fee (MRV fee) can be paid at a participating HDFC bank in cash or by demand draft favoring "US Embassy - Visa Fees".	100	4,600
Nonimmigrant visa issuance fee (paid only upon issuance- does not apply to student, exchange visitor, transit or crewmember visas.) The visa issuance fee is collected once the consular officer has decided to issue a visa to the applicant. The Issuance fee (if applicable to your visa category) can be paid only by demand draft favoring "The American Consulate General, Mumbai". Important: Please write your complete name and passport number on the back of the draft.	50	2,300
Logistics Fee (VFS Service Charge, inclusive of service tax @ 10% and education cess tax @ 0.2%) payable in cash or by DD/HDFC Bank check favoring "HDFC Bank a/c VFS." Logistics fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Demand drafts issued by cooperative banks are not accepted.		276

The Consulate does not accept documents by fax. Applicants must bring the original documents with them to the interview.