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How to Pay the U.S. Visa Fee in Singapore
Singapore uses the USTravelDocs system. Interviews are held at the U.S. Embassy at 27 Napier Road.
Payment methods in Singapore
| Method | Currency | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Cash or debit card at VFS Global | SGD | In person at a VFS Global location | | Mastercard debit or credit | USD | Additional charges apply |
Consular fees are listed in U.S. dollars; payment may be made in local currency or USD depending on the option. Note that the card route is Mastercard specifically — a Visa card is not offered for that option, which is the most common cause of a failed payment attempt here.
Fee amounts
- $185 — B visitor, F and M student, J exchange, C transit, D crew, I media
- $205 — H, L, O, P, Q, R petition-based work visas
- $315 — E treaty trader and investor
- $265 — K fiancé(e)
Step-by-step
- Submit your DS-160 and keep the barcode confirmation page.
- Create your profile on the USTravelDocs site for Singapore.
- Select the correct visa class before paying.
- Pay in person at VFS Global, or online with a Mastercard in USD.
- Keep the receipt or reference number.
- Wait for the payment to register, then book your interview at the embassy.
Questions commonly searched in Singapore
Can I pay the U.S. visa fee with a Visa card in Singapore?
The card option published for Singapore is Mastercard debit or credit, billed in USD with additional charges. If you only hold a Visa card, use the in-person cash or debit route at VFS Global instead.
How much is the U.S. visa fee in Singapore dollars?
The fee is set in USD — $185 for most visitor and student categories. The SGD amount for the in-person option follows the consular exchange rate, not your bank's.
Do I pay at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore?
No. Payment goes through the authorized USTravelDocs process — VFS Global in person, or Mastercard online — not at the embassy.
Is a fee paid in Singapore valid at another post?
No. Visa fees cannot be transferred between countries.