When do i need to pay the $240 visa fee?

[rascalcat 28]

I have received my (packet 3) letter from the U.S London Embassy. It says on there that the $240 visa fee needs to be paid prior to the interview. Can i go ahead and pay it now? (I am currently in the process of sending for my UK police certificate which takes 10 days. Before i can book a date for my medical)

[Ralph and Meghan 19]

i paid it a few days after i got the package 4 (letter with appointment date) I need to bring evidence i paid. So far i know you have to pay before the interview

Edited May 12, 2013 by Ralph and Meghan

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I have received my (packet 3) letter from the U.S London Embassy. It says on there that the $240 visa fee needs to be paid prior to the interview. Can i go ahead and pay it now? (I am currently in the process of sending for my UK police certificate which takes 10 days. Before i can book a date for my medical)

Wait until you have an appointment or at least have your other things sent in. It does not have any effect on getting an interview date by paying early.

[rascalcat 28]

thanks for the feedback. i guess it couldnt hurt to pay now. Do they give you a receipt when you pay?.. and how did you pay.. online or by phone?

yeah i will wait for my interview date first.( i just have to make sure they give me a payment receipt after.)

[LeftCoastLady 441]

thanks for the feedback. i guess it couldnt hurt to pay now. Do they give you a receipt when you pay?.. and how did you pay.. online or by phone?

yeah i will wait for my interview date first.( i just have to make sure they give me a payment receipt after.)

You're only able to pay by phone. The rep will ask for your email address and will send you the MRV receipt as a PDF attachment. As noted on the embassy site, be sure to bring this with you on interview day.

[rascalcat 28]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad they will email me a receipt rather than posting it.