Wondering whether you can pay your US student visa fees in Indian Rupees (INR) and avoid messy currency conversion? Good news is yes, but not always the way you'd expect. You can pay many US visa-related fees from India in INR as cash, bank draft, or local payment systems for embassy/consulate charges. However, some federal fees (like the SEVIS I-901 student fee) are set in USD and must be paid in US dollars using the official pathways. Read more to understand the fee payment methods for Indian students while paying the US study visa fees.
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There are two main types of visa fees you will need to pay from India:
This is the DS-160 / MRV fee most student applicants pay (for F, M, J categories). As of 2025, the fee for common student categories is $185 USD (charged by the US Department of State). Many payment portals and embassy procedures let you pay their equivalent in INR via local payment methods in India.
This is a DHS/SEVP fee (separate from the MRV) required for F-1/M-1/J-1 students: typically 350forF−1(and220 for J-1). The SEVIS fee is collected by the US government and must be paid via the official I-901/FMJFEE portal (or approved channels like Western Union Quick Pay). While you can use an Indian bank card or local remittance service to send USD, the fee itself is denominated in USD, and the receipt must show the USD amount.
Indian students can pay their US student visa fees through methods including NEFT, IMPS, UPI transfers or online card payments. It is processed through the embassy/Visa portal for the MRV fee; cash payments at specified bank branches or demand drafts for some immigrant/consular fees; and online credit/debit card or Western Union Quick Pay for the SEVIS I-901.
The embassy sometimes publishes a consular exchange rate (used to convert USD fees to INR), and that rate can change, meaning the INR you pay on the day may be quite different from your rough estimate. Always check the embassy payment page and the SEVIS site before paying.
Check the points below to understand what you need to understand and do before paying the US study visa fees:
Identify which fee you’re paying: MRV (visa) or SEVIS (I-901).
For MRV: check the embassy/VFS/USTravel docs for accepted INR options (UPI/NEFT/bank/chosen gateway).
For SEVIS: pay at fmjfee.com or approved channels; print the USD receipt — required at interview/port of entry.
Compare INR cost across card charges vs. remittance providers to avoid high conversion fees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The SEVIS fee is charged in USD (e.g., $350 for most F-1 students) and must be paid through the official I-901/FMJFEE channels; you can use an Indian credit/debit card or an authorised remittance service, but the fee will be recorded in USD and you must keep the USD receipt.
Compare payment routes: paying the MRV via bank/UPI is often cheapest; for SEVIS, use a card with low forex markup or an international remittance service that shows the USD amount and lower spread. Always screenshot receipts and the exchange rate used for your proof.
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