Nonimmigrant visa fees increases

Attention All Applicants: New Requirement for DS-160 Confirmation Number

For security reasons, the barcode on your Online Non-immigrant Visa Application Confirmation (DS-160 Confirmation Number) must match the DS-160 Confirmation Number printed on your Appointment Confirmation letter. Please ensure that your Online Visa Application Confirmation (DS-160) barcode is updated in the appointment system at least 48 hours in advance of your appointment. Please print a new Appointment Confirmation to reflect any updates.

Effective October 1, 2023, if you come to your visa appointment with an Online Visa Application Confirmation (DS-160) barcode that does not match the one on your Appointment Confirmation letter, you will not be allowed to enter the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate and will need to make a new appointment. Failure to present a DS-160 Confirmation page with the same barcode number that you used for scheduling your appointment will result in the cancellation of your visa interview appointment.

For assistance updating your appointment with the correct barcode, please click here or contact a customer service representative at +62 21 3071 7631 and +62 889 7717 0660 or via email at support-indonesia@ustraveldocs.com in Indonesia or +1 703 520 2237 internationally.

The U.S. Department of State has increased certain nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing fees. These fee increases are effective May 30, 2023

• The application fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2s), and other non-petition based NIVs, such as student and exchange visitor visas, has increased from $160 to $185.
• The application fee for certain petition-based nonimmigrant visas for temporary workers (H, L, O, P, Q, and R categories) has increased from $190 to $205.
• The application fee for a treaty trader, treaty investor, and treaty applicant in a specialty occupation (E category) has increased from $205 to $315.

“All nonimmigrant visa application fee (also known as the MRV fee) payments made on or after October 1, 2022, are valid for 365 days from the date a receipt is issued for payment of the MRV fee.  Applicants must schedule an interview appointment or submit an interview waiver application during this 365-day period.  Please note applicants must only schedule their interview or submit their waiver application within the 365-day period.  There is no requirement the interview must occur during the 365-day period.  All receipts for payment of MRV fees issued before October 1, 2022, were extended until September 30, 2023, and remain valid until this date.”

Please arrive only at your exact appointment time – do not arrive early. Practice social distancing and do not stand closely to other applicants who are not members of your immediate family or traveling party. All visitors to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General must wear a cloth face covering or mask and observe social distancing protocols as established by the Embassy or Consulate General staff. Follow the directions of the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General greeters and guards. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms or believe you may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, postpone your appointment by at least 14 days.

Please note that, effective June 20, 2023, there is an additional $195 reciprocity fee for approved F1/F2 student visas. This issuance fee will apply to Indonesian citizens, and is to be paid at the Embassy or Consulate Cashier after the consular officer has approved the F1/F2 student visa. Please see this page for more information  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Indonesia.html.

In addition, as of March 11, 2021, applicants who wish to renew a B1/B2, C1/D, or J visa that expired less than 48 months ago may qualify to renew their visa without an interview through the procedures explained here:  https://ustraveldocs.com/id/id-niv-visarenew.asp. If qualified, applicants only need to drop the required documents at an RPX Document Drop-off Location, and do not need to come to the Embassy or Consulate General in person.

The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying.

See our Directory of Visa Categories on travel.state.gov to determine which visa category might be appropriate for your purpose of travel to the United States.