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Full list of new U.S non-immigrant visa fees for Nigerian, international travelers.

The United States Department of State has introduced a revised fee schedule for non-immigrant visa applications.

This update affects all U.S. embassies and consulates, including those in Abuja and Lagos, and will impact thousands of Nigerian and international applicants seeking temporary entry into the U.S.

In an official announcement, the U.S. State Department confirmed that the fee adjustments apply to a wide range of visa categories, including the commonly used B-1/B-2 visitor visas, F-1 student visas, H-1B work visas, and the K fiancé(e) visa, among others.

The updated fees must be paid at the time of application and apply to individuals travelling for purposes such as tourism, education, business, temporary employment, and cultural exchange.

Updated U.S. Visa Fees for Non-Immigrant Categories (Effective May 2025)

Below is a breakdown of the revised non-immigrant visa application fees:

Visitor Visa (Business/Tourism)

• Code: B-1/B-2
• Fee: $185
• Purpose: For short visits, including holidays, business meetings, and family visits.

Transit Visa

• Code: C-1
• Fee: $185
• Purpose: For travelers transiting through U.S. ports en route to another country.

Crew Member Visa

• Code: D
• Fee: $185
• Purpose: For airline and maritime crew entering U.S. ports.

Academic Student Visa

• Code: F
• Fee: $185
• Purpose: For students enrolling in academic programs at U.S. institutions.

Vocational Student Visa

• Code: M
• Fee: $185
• Purpose: For students attending vocational or technical schools.

Exchange Visitor Visa

• Code: J
• Fee: $185
• Purpose: For programs such as Fulbright and internships promoting cultural exchange.

Media and Journalist Visa

• Code: I
• Fee: $185
• Purpose: For accredited media professionals covering news in the U.S.

Victims of Trafficking Visa

• Code: T
• Fee: $185
• Purpose: For individuals escaping human trafficking networks.

Victims of Criminal Activity Visa

• Code: U
• Fee: $185
• Purpose: For victims assisting U.S. law enforcement in investigations.

NAFTA Professional Worker Visa

• Code: TN/TD
• Fee: $185
• Purpose: For professionals from Canada and Mexico under the USMCA trade agreement.

Temporary Worker Visa

• Code: H
• Fee: $205
• Purpose: For skilled workers in fields like technology and medicine, including H-1B.

Intra-Company Transferee Visa

• Code: L
• Fee: $205
• Purpose: For employees transferring within multinational companies.

Extraordinary Ability Visa

• Code: O
• Fee: $205
• Purpose: For individuals with exceptional skills in the arts, sciences, or business.

Athlete/Artist/Entertainer Visa

• Code: P
• Fee: $205
• Purpose: For top-tier entertainers and sports professionals.

Cultural Exchange Visa

• Code: Q
• Fee: $205
• Purpose: For participants in U.S. government-designated cultural exchange programs.

Religious Worker Visa

• Code: R
• Fee: $205
• Purpose: For clergy and religious workers from recognized organizations.

Fiancé(e) Visa

• Code: K
• Fee: $265
• Purpose: For individuals planning to marry a U.S. citizen.

Treaty Trader/Investor Visa

• Code: E-1/E-2
• Fee: $315
• Purpose: For individuals from treaty countries engaging in substantial trade or investment with the U.S.

Australian Specialty Occupation Visa

• Code: E-3
• Fee: $315
• Purpose: For Australians working in specialty occupations.

Important Notes for Nigerian Applicants

These revised fees apply strictly to non-immigrant visas—temporary permits for those entering the U.S. for defined purposes such as study, tourism, business, or temporary employment. The changes do not affect immigrant visa categories, which are intended for individuals planning to live permanently in the U.S. and pursue lawful permanent residence (Green Card).

For Nigerians and other global applicants, it is now more important than ever to the current visa fee and payment procedures before starting an application. Applicants are advised to ensure all payments and ing documents are accurate and up to date to avoid delays in processing.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/full-list-of-new-u-s-non-immigrant-visa-fees-for-nigerian-international-travelers/

Victims of Trafficking Visa

• Code: T
• Fee: $185
• Purpose: For individuals escaping human trafficking networks.

Victims of Criminal Activity Visa

• Code: U
• Fee: $185
• Purpose: For victims assisting U.S. law enforcement in investigations.


Is this category not suppose to be cheaper if not free self. Yeye dey smell

My people, I beg I need help, job lost and no means of survival.Have not gotten another job.
Please come to my aid, kids are hungry and I'm hopeless and I'm depressed.

Super cheap

If our past n present leader mean well nobody will want to leave Nigeria
Nigeria is a blessed country

We die here
Naija is our home, to hell with usa

Trump's America is no longer the America we all grew up iring. Go there at your own risk.

What is the essence of paying these exorbitant Visa Fess and still get denied the Visa at the Embassy, especially now that Trump is even revoking immigrants valid Visas and sending them back to their Countries ?

You know what I think?

I’d rather stay in my Country or relocate to Burkina Faso because I know that the head of Amerika is not correct - literarily!

Cbex money ! We will pay withUSDT

With the situation in the con 3... Many people will work hard so as to get the money to apply and...







JAPA

Our exchange rate makes it look exhorbitant. Inflation is a global issue. Everyone is reviewing.

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Saturnalia:
What is the essence of paying these exorbitant Visa Fess and still get denied the Visa at the Embassy, especially now that Trump is even revoking immigrants valid Visas and sending them back to their Countries ?

You know what I think?

I’d rather stay in my Country or relocate to Burkina Faso because I know that the head of Amerika is not correct - literarily!

Na air or paper dem go use pay their staff abi? Even the denial and acceptance letter, you no know say it cost money to print, the AC inside the embassy, the electricity and security bills......You think this is a charity organization abi?

AmalaAtiEwedu:
Super cheap

Which one is super cheap. FYI this is a non immigrant visa. In every 100 people who apply they will not give more than 10 people and you can't contest the outcome

But in every 100 applying for Immigrant visa it is sure they will give 99 of them the 1 percent can still contest or simply do a DNA test to confirm if is truly she is your mother or siblings

ugodson:


Which one is super cheap. FYI this is a non immigrant visa. In every 100 people who apply they will not give more than 10 people and you can't contest the outcome

But in every 100 applying for Immigrant visa it is sure they will give 99 of them the 1 percent can still contest or simply do a DNA test to confirm if is truly she is your mother or siblings

Still super cheap

oluseyiforjesus:
If our past n present leader mean well nobody will want to leave Nigeria
Nigeria is a blessed country

How good are you? I hope if they give you money to construct road you will do it well? Even within your Christianity you have problem.

oluseyiforjesus:
If our past n present leader mean well nobody will want to leave Nigeria
Nigeria is a blessed country

IF

They want your non refundable visa fees iykyk

I paid $160, 2023, but I think $185 has been on since July 2023.

185 dollar is still fair, Nigeria exchange rate makes it look like it's exorbitant. They should just reduce the rejection rates.

In few years to come many people will line up begging to get a visa to Burkina Faso, Mali, guinea Chad and Niger. We will call them military dictators, but the path they have taken has proven that those military men are really thinking about the well being of the masses and the next generation, while Nigerian leaders are only thinking about money and the next election. Pray from now till eternity, Nigeria will never progress under this system of government which only subject the masses to a high level of poverty, providing a safe landing ground for politicians to loot the nation dry.

AmalaAtiEwedu:

Still super cheap

If they reject the applicant 3-4 times you will know is Super Cheap

ugodson:


Which one is super cheap. FYI this is a non immigrant visa. In every 100 people who apply they will not give more than 10 people and you can't contest the outcome

But in every 100 applying for Immigrant visa it is sure they will give 99 of them the 1 percent can still contest or simply do a DNA test to confirm if is truly she is your mother or siblings

You really have the knowledge about the U.S visas

$185 is almost 320k in today's Nigeria economy.

I paid 75k during my time

ugodson:


If they reject the applicant 3-4 times you will know is Super Cheap

Don't mind him super cheap indeed for a less than 2 minutes interview. Mind you, you'll still pay for sevis that's 350$

To go embassy now you need close 1million naira

Is this news? For years visa fee has been $185

Eniolohunda:
185 dollar is still fear fair, Nigeria exchange rate makes it look like it's exorbitant. They should just reduce the rejection rates.