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STATE RIN: 1400-AG13 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: ●Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates – Visa and Citizenship Services Fee Changes 
Abstract:

This temporary final rule (TFR) temporarily amends the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (Schedule) to create a $750 fee for an expedited B1/B2, business and tourism, nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interview appointment. This new fee will allow B1/B2 visa applicants who pay the fee to secure an interview appointment within five business days. This service will be an optional premium addition to the standard NIV application fee, offered only to applicants at limited posts as published on travel.state.gov and in limited quantities.

 
Agency: Department of State(STATE)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Not subject to, not significant 
CFR Citation: None     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 22 USC 2651a    8 USC 1101 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Temporary Final Rule  07/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
John Thompson
Management Analyst
Department of State
2201 C Street NW,
Washington, DC 20520
Phone:771 205-7900
Email: thompsonjr1@state.gov