Effective Wednesday, March 12, 2008 all United States consular sections in India will adjust the consular exchange rate from Rs. 40/- to the dollar to Rs. 42/- to the dollar

This rate change is effective for all rupee-denominated costs of applying for visas and passports, including the nonimmigrant visa application fee paid at HDFC branch banks prior to the scheduling of visa appointments. The new application fee for nonimmigrant visas is Rs. 5,502/- (equivalent to USD $131).  Receipts issued by HDFC Bank prior to March 12, 2008 that reflect a payment of Rs. 5,240/- will be honored. 

 For a full listing of specific fee changes and more information on all U.S. visa and consular services, please visit the Embassy website at http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov.