CONSULAR NOTICE
U.S. Embassy Adjusts Consular Exchange
Rate
March 3, 2009
NEW DELHI — Effective Friday, March 6, 2009, all United States Consular Sections in India will adjust the consular exchange rate from Rs. 52 to the dollar to Rs. 55 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 bank branches prior to the scheduling of visa appointments. The new application fee for nonimmigrant visas is Rs. 7,205 (equivalent to USD $131). Receipts issued by HDFC Bank prior to March 6, 2009 that reflect a payment of Rs. 6,812 will remain
valid. 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.