Bank and Payment Options/Pay My Visa Fee
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On May 1, 2022, the U.S. Embassy Singapore will implement a separate appointment channel for visa applicants who are not resident in Singapore. Non-resident visa applicants, such as those on Singapore’s short-term visit pass, must identify themselves as non-resident when scheduling their visa appointments. Appointments will be available to non-residents for all nonimmigrant visa categories, including work, student, crew, and tourist/business.
Singapore citizens and Third Country Nationals who have valid residency permits for Singapore should schedule their appointments as “residents”. Residents include Permanent Residents (PR), Employment Pass (EP) holders, Work Permit holders, Student Pass (STP) holders, S Pass holders, Dependent Pass (DP) holders, and Long-Term Visit pass (LTVP) holders.
Non-resident Third Country National applicants who pay the visa application fee on or after May 1, 2022, must use this new appointment channel. If you schedule your appointment in the incorrect category, you will be required to reschedule. Failure to schedule in the correct appointment category could result in significant travel delays.
In short, if you pay the application fee on or after May 1, 2022, you must schedule a visa appointment in the correct category or you will be asked to reschedule. We are unable to authorize a refund of the MRV fee.
Overview
Each visa applicant, including children, is required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable Machine Readable Visa (MRV) application fee, whether a visa is issued or not. The visa application fee is determined by the type of visa for which you wish to apply.
If you are a Singapore national or a citizen of any other Visa Waiver Program participating country, please first confirm whether you need to apply for a nonimmigrant visa or not. Certain individuals may not need a visa, for example:
- Individuals eligible under the Visa Waiver Program.
- Individuals exempt from paying application fees, such as applicants for A or G visas, or participants in U.S. Government-sponsored J programs.
- Individuals already holding valid visas for their intended purpose of travel.
- Citizens of Canada or Bermuda (except in A, E, G, K or V visa categories)
If you do need to apply for a visa, please follow the instructions below for paying your visa application fee. For more information about fee exemptions, please visit this page.
Note: Applicants are limited to the number of times they can reschedule their appointments. Please plan accordingly so that you are not required to make another visa application fee. Visa application fees are nonrefundable.
NOTE: Please refrain from paying through EFT from an overseas bank. There is an additional fee if you pay using an overseas bank and the activation period of the receipt will take longer as it will depend on when the overseas bank sends the money to the account of VFS.
NOTE: Visa Fees are NOT REFUNDABLE. If you have encountered an error with your payment or you believe your payment was not successful, DO NOT PAY THE FEE A SECOND TIME AS IT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. Please email our support center at support-singapore@ustraveldocs.com with your concern and we will investigate.
Fee Payment Options
***PLEASE NOTE THAT SINGPOST IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR FEE PAYMENTS. ALL VISA APPLICATION FEES MUST BE PAID THROUGH VFS GLOBAL. ***
Pay Via VFS Global
1. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to VFS Global
- You may pay your MRV Application Fee via electronic fund transfer (EFT) from any Singapore bank account in Singapore. Your bank may apply charges to your account for EFT transactions. If you are applying for multiple visas for your family or group, the MRV Application Fees can be paid for 5 applicants in one transfer. Please note that the total amount CANNOT exceed payment for MORE THAN 5 applicants.
- Log on to your Singapore bank account and enter the beneficiary details in your online banking form as listed on the deposit slip available to download from your account to complete your EFT in Singapore dollars (SGD) ONLY. (DO NOT PAY IN US Dollars):
- Once your payment is processed, please wait for the activation of receipt by referring to ‘Visa Application Fee Payment Processing Timelines’ table in the "Scheduling Your Interview" section available below on this page. Once the VAN is activated, you can proceed to schedule appointment online by returning to your account to schedule your appointment(s) with the Virtual Account Number as your "Receipt Number". Please be sure that the Virtual Account Number is kept for your records as it cannot be replaced. Without your Virtual Account Number, you will be unable to schedule an appointment.
Note: The VFS Global Account is a local Singapore bank account. If you are making international bank transfers, please make sure you select the option to bear the admin fee (SDG5.00). If you are making local bank transfers and incorrectly added the bank admin charge of SGD5.00, it will result in overpayment, as such, it might cause delay in the availability to use the receipt and there will be no refund for the overpaid amount.
2. Cash/NETS Payment at VFS Global
In Singapore, you may pay your MRV Application Fee with cash or NETS at the VFS Global branch. You must first register on the applicant site and choose the ‘schedule your appointment’ option to access the payment option details. See below for the steps.
- Click on the online application system and create a profile. Values are shown in U.S. Dollars (USD); however, the fee is ONLY payable in Singapore dollars (SGD). This page has more information about the different visa application fees.
- Click on Schedule My Appointment option on the left-hand side of your screen. Then, follow the required steps for entering Visa Type, Post, Visa Category and Visa Class.
- When you get to the payment screen, select the VFS Cash and Debit link to generate the deposit slip. You will need to print this deposit slip and present it when doing the over-the counter payment. Your unique Virtual Account Number is in this slip. Please save this number for your records as this will also be your "Receipt Number" in scheduling your appointment.
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NOTE: DO NOT PRINT MULTIPLE COPIES OF THE DEPOSIT SLIP. If you are applying for multiple visas for your family or group, only ONE payment and ONE deposit slip are required. Please note that the total amount CANNOT exceed payment for MORE THAN 5 applicants.
- Proceed to the VFS Global branch to pay the MRV Application Fee. The address of VFS Global is:
79 Anson Road, #15-02, Singapore 079906 - Once your payment is processed, please wait for the activation of receipt by referring to ‘Visa Application Fee Payment Processing Timelines’ table in the "Scheduling Your Interview"section available below on this page. Once the VAN is activated, you can proceed to schedule appointment online by returning to your account to schedule your appointment(s) with the Virtual Account Number as your "Receipt Number". Please be sure to keep the Virtual Account Number for your records as it cannot be replaced. Without your Virtual Account Number, you will not be able to schedule an appointment.
Scheduling Your Interview
The table below provides the activation timeline of your receipt and when you can schedule your appointment. Whether you schedule your appointment online or contact our call center you will need the MRV fee payment reference number printed on your receipt.
Cash / NETS payment at VFS Global
You can schedule your interview after 12:00 noon the next business day after date of payment.
Whether you schedule your appointment online or contact our call center, you will need the Virtual Account number printed on your receipt. (This is the UID printed on your payment slip when you created your online profile.) Note: Your Virtual Account will be 19 Digits in length, please use the 19-digit Virtual Account to schedule your interview. You also need to have your passport number and your fee payment date in order to schedule your visa interview.
EFT Payment
You can schedule your interview after 5:00 pm on the first banking day following the date you pay your visa application fee via EFT
Whether you schedule your appointment online or contact our call center, you will need the Virtual Account number printed on your receipt. (This is the UID printed on your payment slip when you created your online profile.) Note: Your Virtual Account will be 19 Digits in length, please use the 19-digit Virtual Account to schedule your interview. You also need to have your passport number and your fee payment date in order to schedule your visa interview.
NOTE: Please refrain from paying through EFT from an overseas bank. There is an additional fee if you pay using an overseas bank and the activation period of the receipt will take longer as it will depend on when the overseas bank sends the money to the account of VFS.
The table below shows the different fee payment processing times and when you can schedule your interview after paying your application fee.
| Visa Application Fee Payment Processing Timelines | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time of Payment | Fee Payment Option | Bank | Receipt Purchase Date | Interview Booking |
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8:00am -4:00pm |
Cash / NETS |
VFS Global | Same as date of payment | Anytime, after 12:00 noon on the business day after date of payment |
| Anytime | EFT | Any bank online platform | Date of next banking day | Anytime, after 5:00pm on the business day after date of payment |
After you have paid the visa application fee, keep the payment receipt for your records. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You need to pay a new MRV fee again. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your reference.
More Information
If you have any questions regarding the consular currency exchange rate, see the Visa Fee page; click here to create a profile and answer five short questions so that we can determine the correct amount you must pay.