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US Visa Cost from Cairo (2026)
A US B1/B2 visa from Cairo costs USD 185 for the MRV application fee, plus photo costs and the Veeza concierge fee, which is quoted on request. Whether a visa issuance reciprocity fee is added on top of the MRV depends on the passport you hold, and for many passports there is none. The MRV fee is paid through the designated bank channel of the US Embassy before you can book an interview, and it stays valid for one year from payment, so a missed interview inside that window can be rescheduled without paying again. It is not refundable and not transferable to another person. A refusal under section 214(b) consumes the fee entirely, and reapplying means paying the USD 185 a second time, so a weak application costs more than the headline number suggests.
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Quick facts
- MRV fee
- USD 185
- Reciprocity fee
- Depends on your passport (State Department schedule)
- Photo (5x5cm)
- EGP 50 to 150
- Visa validity
- Set by your passport (reciprocity schedule)
- Veeza concierge fee
- Quoted on request
Mandatory fees
- MRV (Machine Readable Visa) application fee: USD 185 for B1/B2. Paid in EGP at designated banks in Egypt via a special deposit slip generated when you start the DS-160 process.
- Photo: 5x5cm digital upload during DS-160 plus a printed copy as backup. EGP 50 to 150.
- Travel to the embassy in Cairo or consulate in Alexandria on interview day.
How the reciprocity fee works
Reciprocity fees are charged when the applicant's country charges US citizens a similar fee for the equivalent visa. Whether you pay one, and how much, depends on the passport you hold. The State Department publishes the reciprocity schedule for every passport, so check yours before you budget. It can change if either country updates its visa policy.
Veeza concierge
Veeza's US concierge fee is quoted on request: send your travel dates on WhatsApp and we reply with a fixed price. The fee covers the DS-160 fill, MRV payment guidance, document organisation, interview prep including a mock session, and post-interview tracking. MRV fees are paid by you directly to the US Embassy bank.
FAQ
Is the MRV fee refundable if my visa is refused?
No. The MRV fee is non-refundable.
How long is the MRV payment valid?
The MRV receipt is valid for one year. You can use it to schedule or reschedule your interview within that window.
Can I pay MRV in USD instead of EGP?
No. Egypt MRV payments are in EGP at designated local banks. The amount is calculated based on the official exchange rate the day you pay.
Official sources
Eligibility, government fees, and where to apply come from the official sources above. Veeza AI is not a government site.