
The United States has increased the cost of visa application for Nigerians.
The US Consulate announced this in a statement issued on Thursday, explaining that it was “reciprocating” the extra visa fee the Nigerian government charges American citizens.
According to the statement, Nigerians will be required to pay a visa issuance fee, or reciprocity fee, for all applications for nonimmigrant visas in B, F, H1B, I, L, and R visa classifications.
“The reciprocity fee will be required for all Nigerian citizens worldwide, regardless of where they are applying for a nonimmigrant visa to the United States.
“The reciprocity fee is required for each visa that is issued, which means both adults and minors whose visa applications are approved will be charged the reciprocity fee.
“The fee can only be paid at the U.S. Embassy or the U.S. Consulate General. The reciprocity fee cannot be paid at banks or any other location.”
The complete reciprocity fee schedule, organised by visa classification, can be found below.
Class | Reciprocity Fee | |
B1 | $110 | |
B2 | $110 | |
B1/B2 | $110 | |
F1F2 | $110$110 | |
H1BH4 | $180$180 | |
I | $210 | |
L1L2 | $303$303 | |
R1R2 | $80$80 |
The new fees take effect from August 29, 2019.