How do I pay for my US visa application in Ghana?

Many people in Ghana who aspire to travel to the United States often inquire about the cost of the US visa application fees in Ghana. The cost of a US visa in Ghana has been a topic of much debate recently.

BUY 2023 WASSCE RESULTS CHECKER HERE

Due to a lack of knowledge, many individuals have fallen victim to visa fraud.

In this article, we will examine the cost of US visa application fees in Ghana. How much does it really cost to apply for a US visa in Ghana? Continue reading as we reveal everything you need to know about the US visa fee in Ghana.

The Cost of US Visa Application Fees in Ghana

The cost of a US visa application fee in Ghana varies depending on the type of visa you are applying for.

• For most non-petition-based visas, such as B1/B2 visas for business and tourist travel, F visas for international students, and J exchange visitor visas, the fee is $160-$185.

• For petition-based nonimmigrant categories (H, L, O, P, Q, and R), the current fee is $190-$205.

It is important to note that the visa application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Read More: MRV Fee Receipt for US Visa: Fees, How to Pay & Sample

How to Pay for a US Visa Application in Ghana

If you’re looking to apply for a non-immigrant U.S. visa from Ghana, you can pay the application fee at any GTBank branch throughout the country.

Simply request a U.S. visa fee collection slip at the bank, fill in your details (including the amount and your phone number), and make the payment.

If you’re applying for the Diversity Visa, you can pay the application fee in cash at the U.S. Embassy in Accra. The fee must be paid in either U.S. dollars or Ghanaian cedis, and credit cards are not accepted.

Please note that the visa application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Don’t forget to send your passport and any other necessary documents with you when you go to pay your fee.

US Visa Fee Restrictions

• The nonimmigrant visa application processing fee for various visa categories, such as visitor, student, exchange, temporary worker, and others. These fees are tiered based on the visa category and are non-refundable. You can find more details about the fees for visa services here.

• The L visa fraud prevention and detection fee and the H-1B and L-1 petition fee for certain petitioners who employ a large number of foreign workers in the US. These fees are intended to discourage abuse of the visa system and protect American workers. You can learn more about these fees here.

• The nonimmigrant visa fee increase that took effect on June 17, 2023 for some visa categories, such as visitor, student, and exchange visas. The fee increase was based on a cost-of-service study that determined that the US Department of State was not fully covering its costs for processing these visas. You can read more about the fee increase here.