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Consular Visa Services Fee Schedule

Current understanding

The Department of State sets fees for consular services at U.S. embassies and consulates, including nonimmigrant visa application fees and optional service surcharges. A temporary program introduces an optional $750 premium fee for B1/B2 (business/tourism) visa applicants to obtain an expedited interview appointment within ten business days at selected posts, offering applicants a paid alternative to standard wait times without changing eligibility criteria.

Evidence log

  • 2026-06-17 — Expanded Consular Fellows Act of 2026: cross-connection with expanded-consular-fellows-act: Both address consular visa processing capacity — Consular Fellows expansion adds personnel while the fee schedule funds operations. (novelty: 2)

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Contributing findings

Executive final rule
Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates-Visa and Citizenship Services Fee Changes
09-jun-2026 novelty 2 per-area 2 introduces

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