When is the best time to pay the visa fee?

[nova71 0]

Yup! guys, it's me again, I'm so excited up to now...I read the packets about the visa fee($131) payable at BPI or Citibank but they didn't tell when should we pay...I guess I can pay anytime from now right guys? Do I need to bring my DS forms too when I pay? Thank you guys.

[Jimmy and Angela 0]

yes you can pay anytime

they will give you a blank DS157 stamped

that is your receipt

[RonMay 1]

congrats on the interview date!!!

well as for me, i paid the visa fee after i was done and passed my med exam... lol... we were just paranoid and being "safe" as usual... lol... it could be anytime though for as long as you'll pay it before the interview coz there's this girl who during my interview and she didnt pay the visa yet so they didnt honor an interview for her (i felt sorry for her but i guess she thought she could pay it at the embassy or something)... good luck and God bless!!!

[dbears 1]

This is one question I wanted to ask, thanks for asking nova71...

Just a follow up question though, there are more choices of BPI branches that accepts visa fee payments in Metro Manila... anybody have idea which branch is the least crowded?

There is only one BPI branch that caters to all US visa applicants from region XI, its in Davao City and it tends to be too crowded day in and day out. I was considering paying the visa fee when we get there for our medical. There's 4 BPI branches within Manila City that is on the list.

Any advise which of this branch would be best?

[✿Ice Rain✿ 0]

This is one question I wanted to ask, thanks for asking nova71...

Just a follow up question though, there are more choices of BPI branches that accepts visa fee payments in Metro Manila... anybody have idea which branch is the least crowded?

There is only one BPI branch that caters to all US visa applicants from region XI, its in Davao City and it tends to be too crowded day in and day out. I was considering paying the visa fee when we get there for our medical. There's 4 BPI branches within Manila City that is on the list.

Any advise which of this branch would be best?

Hi Ate,

When you get here in Manila, you will have lots of choices as many BPI banks here, and the list of branches of BPI bank online were not complete. Its not only 4, there are many branches of BPI that accepts visa payment in Manila area.

As for best to go, as long its a bank branch not located inside the mall. then you are good to pay..

And If ever you find one and has lines, don't worry , i dont think it's as long as NSO and DFA lines. LOL.

Edited April 14, 2008 by SHAPE OF MY HEART

[fendergirl 1]

Yup! guys, it's me again, I'm so excited up to now...I read the packets about the visa fee($131) payable at BPI or Citibank but they didn't tell when should we pay...I guess I can pay anytime from now right guys? Do I need to bring my DS forms too when I pay? Thank you guys.

Just paid my visa fee today and the doc verification though I haven't called the USEM to set my interview hehehe. anyway Im calling tomorrow.

[chris4gretchen 1]

you guys has the same name here but opposite number lol 17-71.

[hyper609 0]

Is it $131.00 for the whole family (fiancee + 2 kids) under K2 derivative application? Or will it be $131.00 for each of us for a total of $393.00? Thanks.

[chris4gretchen 1]

i would also pay the document verification fee when you pay the visa fee. get it out of the way and one month ahead of your interview.

Chris

[Sheriff Uling 3]

When you receive your next pay check...

Edited April 16, 2008 by Sheriff Uling

[dbears 1]

Is it $131.00 for the whole family (fiancee + 2 kids) under K2 derivative application? Or will it be $131.00 for each of us for a total of $393.00? Thanks.

$393.00 total coz it will be 3 separate visa.... and it will also be 3 separate medical so be prepared to shell out more for that one also.

i could feel your financial stress if you are having one.... I am the fiancee (beneficiary) and I have two kids (visa derivatives). On my end, i've been saving up for our allowance to manila so my big bear won't have to be more stressed out. He is not complaining but I just don't want to burden him some more.

Good luck on your journey. And God bless always.

[hyper609 0]

Ok, i see....that's what we thought also. And yes more needed for medical fees plus delbros verification plus hotel expenses in Manila and transportation to and from the province. Thanks Dbears!

[fendergirl 1]

you guys has the same name here but opposite number lol 17-71.

Yes, hehe I wonder why we almost have the same username hehe but anyway its cute ins't it? hehe

[Gator's Bike 0]

This is one question I wanted to ask, thanks for asking nova71...

Just a follow up question though, there are more choices of BPI branches that accepts visa fee payments in Metro Manila... anybody have idea which branch is the least crowded?

There is only one BPI branch that caters to all US visa applicants from region XI, its in Davao City and it tends to be too crowded day in and day out. I was considering paying the visa fee when we get there for our medical. There's 4 BPI branches within Manila City that is on the list.

Any advise which of this branch would be best?

i pay mine at BPI main in Cagayan de Oro City. U can pay at any accredited BPI or CITIBANK of USEM. I heard there is one near to st lukes u can pay there too.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhniv3.html

Edited April 21, 2008 by gurl