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Kenyans planning to apply for a United States visa in 2026 are looking at an upfront cost of roughly KSh 24,050 (USD 185) for the most common categories, including tourism, business, student, and exchange visitor visas, with higher fees applying to specialised visa types.
The Machine Readable Visa (MRV) application fee, which must be paid before an interview appointment can be booked, is fixed in US dollars and applies uniformly across the B1/B2, F1, J1, and C1/D categories.
Fees rise for more complex categories: the H1B speciality worker visa attracts USD 205 (approximately KSh 26,650), the K1 fiancé(e) visa costs USD 265 (around KSh 34,450), and the CR1/IR1 spouse visa is priced at USD 325, or roughly KSh 42,250.
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All conversions are based on an exchange rate of KSh 130 to the dollar, which the Central Bank of Kenya has maintained at a broadly similar level for over two years.
A key concern for applicants is that the MRV fee is non-refundable under all circumstances, including…
