US Visa Fee Increases
Jan 1
The cost of obtaining a
visa to the United
States just got more
expensive. For those
wanting to visit the
U.S., as of January 1,
2008, the must pay
us$131, up from the
current us$100.
The U.S. Embassy in
Costa Rica says the
additional cost is due
to the implementation of
a new security system
that was demanded by the
U.S. Congress.
The embassy informs that
those who already
appointments for the
month of January and
have already paid the
us$100 will not be
required to pay the
difference. The new fee
is applicable to all new
appointments after
January 1, 2008.
However, those who have
appointments beginning
February 1, 2008 and
have already paid the
us$100, will be required
to pay the additional
us$31, embassy officials
informed.
In addition to the
us$131, those looking
for a US visa must first
pay the us$14 to obtain
a PIN number to access
the appointment system,
bringing the total cost
of the visa process to
us$145 and no guarantee
that a visa will be
granted.
The local number to call
for a visa appointment
si 0-800-052-1465. Calls
are received Monday to
Friday between the houes
of 8:00am and 6:00pm. |
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