Guide on US Visa Fee in the Philippines that Filipino Applicants Must Prepare
US VISA FEE PHILIPPINES – You can check the guide below for the application fee in applying for a travel visa to enter the United States.
The United States is one of the countries that a lot of Filipinos aspire to visit. Some Pinoys want to visit U.S. to travel around the country, experience their culture, taste the unique foods, and experience their seasons. Most of the Filipinos who aspire to fly to U.S. want to work in the foreign country.
Undeniably, the United States became a more attractive work location for many Filipinos because of the exchange rates between the U.S. Dollar and the Philippine Peso. Money earned in the U.S. may yield an amount that is several folds when used in the Philippines.
However, truth be told that entering U.S. for a long stay is not easy. You need to secure a travel visa. Meanwhile, the United States allows short stays in the country for various reasons as it issues visitors non-immigrant visas.
Travel Purposes Permitted by the Business Visitor Visa (B-1)
- attendance to a professional conference
- consultation with business associates
- contact negotiation
- estate settlement
Travel Purposes Permitted by the Visitor Visa (B-2)
- Vacation
- Tourism
- Medical Treatment
- Family/Friends Visit
- Social Events participation
- Amateur Performance participation
- Studying short courses
With regards to the US Visa application fee in the Philippines, it is USD 160. If you want to pay in the Philippine currency, the amount should be the exact equivalent of the Dollar rate for the US Visa application fee.
The US Visa application fee is non-refundable thus, whether your visa appplication is approved or not, you will not have your money back. There are some documentary requirements for US Visa application that you must prepare and submit to the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.