Application Fee

[Ann25 4]

Hello. I'm back again to process my papers.

Does anyone knows where I could find the exchange for the application fee..

And do we have to pay as well for my daughter? or is it just only me?

Thank you!

[ScottThuy 140]

Moving to Genera Consulate discussion area as this is not related o Vietnam specific discussion.

[Audy_Rob 26]

Hello. I'm back again to process my papers.

Does anyone knows where I could find the exchange for the application fee..

And do we have to pay as well for my daughter? or is it just only me?

Thank you!

1) In general the Visa fee is currently $US 131 with talk of it going to $US 350 soon. No one knows exactly when.

2) If your daughter is also applying for the derivative K-2 visa, then yes, you must also pay the fee for her.

It is consulate specific in that the particular consulate you use will tell you the amount to pay in local currency and what to do to pay the fee. For the embassy my fiancee will interview at, you pay the fee at the Post Office in Thailand. Then you mail the payment receipt to the Embassy. In some Embassies you pay the fee at the Embassy, etc... It varies.

Check the HCMC Consulate web site.

[Ann25 4]

1) In general the Visa fee is currently $US 131 with talk of it going to $US 350 soon. No one knows exactly when.

2) If your daughter is also applying for the derivative K-2 visa, then yes, you must also pay the fee for her.

It is consulate specific in that the particular consulate you use will tell you the amount to pay in local currency and what to do to pay the fee. For the embassy my fiancee will interview at, you pay the fee at the Post Office in Thailand. Then you mail the payment receipt to the Embassy. In some Embassies you pay the fee at the Embassy, etc... It varies.

Check the HCMC Consulate web site.

Thank you so much. Yes, we have to pay at the Post Office too in Thailand. Oh, we are the same. Do you know, where I can find the rate for the exchange?

Thank you

[Audy_Rob 26]

Thank you so much. Yes, we have to pay at the Post Office too in Thailand. Oh, we are the same. Do you know, where I can find the rate for the exchange?

Thank you

The Bangkok Embassy web-site says to pay the equivalent in Thai baht for $US 131.00. The exchange is currently about 33 Thai baht per US dollar. I check everyday because I am leaving for Thailand on March 10 to visit my fiancee. So 33 * 131.00 = 4,323 Thai baht per person (per applicant). So you need to pay for two people. About 8,646 Thai baht for two people.

On the right side of this web page is Bangkok Bank's listing for Official Exchange rate. Right now they say 32.97 baht for 1 US dollar.

http://www.bangkokbank.com/Bangkok%20Bank/Pages/main.aspx

Good luck.

I want to hear about your interview at the Embassy. I think your English is better than my fiancee's English, so I am worried.

Edited March 4, 2010 by Audy_Rob

[Ann25 4]

The Bangkok Embassy web-site says to pay the equivalent in Thai baht for $US 131.00. The exchange is currently about 33 Thai baht per US dollar. I check everyday because I am leaving for Thailand on March 10 to visit my fiancee. So 33 * 131.00 = 4,323 Thai baht per person (per applicant). So you need to pay for two people. About 8,646 Thai baht for two people.

On the right side of this web page is Bangkok Bank's listing for Official Exchange rate. Right now they say 32.97 baht for 1 US dollar.

http://www.bangkokbank.com/Bangkok%20Bank/Pages/main.aspx

Good luck.

I want to hear about your interview at the Embassy. I think your English is better than my fiancee's English, so I am worried.

Thank you so much. I'm from Philippines but just working here as a teacher. Wow, my boyfriend sent me money yesterday and the rate was like 31 something..

How far are you now with your visa? Do you have your interview appointment already?

[Audy_Rob 26]

How far are you now with your visa? Do you have your interview appointment already?

Hi Ann.

Now I know why your English is so good. You are Pinay. My fiancee is Thai and we are working very hard on her English. I have been sending her to English school but she can only go on the weekends.

The exchange rate for dollars to baht and baht to dollars depends on the direction you change money. When we send US dollars to our loved ones in Thailand, yes, the rate is lower for number of baht per dollar (like 31) so the Bank or Western Union can keep some money. When I am in Thailand, like next week, I should be able to change money at the rate of about 32.5 baht for each dollar.

If you are selling baht to get dollars to spend in the US or to pay for a US debt like a Visa application fee, it could be higher so the exchanger or the Post Office can also make money. They might say 33 or 33.5 baht to the dollar.

Have your boyfriend/fiance send you more money. (just joking).

[Audy_Rob 26]

No Ann, we are not as far as you. I have received NOA1 Feb 8, 2010. That means USCIS in California will process my I-129F petition for me sometime. I do not know when, I hope soon.

We must wait for NOA2 or approval of the I-129F before my fiancee can arrange her Embassy appointment.

[Ann25 4]

Hi Ann.

Now I know why your English is so good. You are Pinay. My fiancee is Thai and we are working very hard on her English. I have been sending her to English school but she can only go on the weekends.

The exchange rate for dollars to baht and baht to dollars depends on the direction you change money. When we send US dollars to our loved ones in Thailand, yes, the rate is lower for number of baht per dollar (like 31) so the Bank or Western Union can keep some money. When I am in Thailand, like next week, I should be able to change money at the rate of about 32.5 baht for each dollar.

If you are selling baht to get dollars to spend in the US or to pay for a US debt like a Visa application fee, it could be higher so the exchanger or the Post Office can also make money. They might say 33 or 33.5 baht to the dollar.

Have your boyfriend/fiance send you more money. (just joking).

Yes, I am Pinay. Oh, I think would be easier for her if she always speak in english. Been teaching with different levels here in Thailand, but if they dont apply english in their homes or anywhere, would take them that long.

Oh, just trying to find out really. Not easy for him coz he has to pay for two. Plus medical expenses and specially we still have to go to Philippines and him coming over. You know now, economic isn't good.

Well, I'm sending tomorrow or the next day all the documents back to NVC and hopefully get the appointment letter. Almost 1 year now since he came here. Too hard for him to come visit me because of his work and business and his Kids. Really misses him mak mak...

Good Luck..