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Immigrant Visa Costs

Common Immigrant Visa Fees

Type Of Fee

Amount In U.S. Dollars

Where To Pay

How To Pay

IV Application Fee:
Family Employment
Other (SIV, DVs)

$230.00 (family)

$405.00  (Employment) 

$220.00  (SIV)

$330.00 (DV)

NVC or the Consulate Cashier 

Credit card, debit card, US postal money order, cashier's check

Waiver Fee if applicant is ineligible for a visa but qualifies to apply for a waiver

$585

Consulate Cashier

Credit card, debit card, US Postal money order, cash, cashier's check

Medical Exam Fee

$165.00

As of November 7, 2011: $190

Clinic

Credit card, debit card, cash

Medical Exam Fee for children under 15

$135.00

Clinic

Credit card, debit card, cash

Vaccination Fees

$20.00 to $200.00 depending on vaccinations needed

Clinic

Credit card, debit card, cash

  • Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express cards are accepted.
  • Cash payments are accepted in U.S. dollars or pesos.
  • The only checks accepted from Mexico are from Banamex.
  • To reduce the risk of fraud or theft, the Consulate recommends that cash not be used to pay for consular services.
  • Click for a complete list of visa fees.