Press Releases 2006

U.S.  Embassy Adjusts Consular Exchange Rate

October 31, 2006                                       (New Fees from November 13)

In response to the recent rise in value of the rupee against the dollar, all United States consular sections in India will adjust the consular exchange rate from Rs. 48 to the dollar to Rs. 46 to the dollar effective Monday, November 13, 2006. 

This rate change is effective for all rupee-denominated costs of applying for visas and passports, including the nonimmigrant visa application fee paid at HDFC branch banks prior to the scheduling of visa appointments.  The new application fee for nonimmigrant visas is Rs. 4,600.  Please note that this does not include HDFC or VFS processing fees.  For those visa categories requiring the payment of the issuance fee, the new fee is Rs. 2,300.  Please note that only bank drafts for the exact amount required on the day an application is submitted may be accepted.

For a full listing of specific fee changes and more information on all U.S. visa and consular services, please visit the Embassy website at http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov