F-1 visa · SEVIS I-901
SEVIS Fee Payment for the F-1 Visa
The SEVIS I-901 fee funds the US system that tracks international students. You pay it once per program, before your visa interview, using details from your I-20.
- $350 for F-1
- Pay on fmjfee.com
- Use details from the I-20
- Keep the receipt
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SEVIS Fee Payment for the F-1 Visa
The SEVIS I-901 fee for F-1 students is $350. Pay it on fmjfee.com, the official SEVP payment site, using your SEVIS ID and school code from the I-20, by credit or debit card. Pay at least 3 business days before your visa interview and print the payment confirmation. If your visa is refused, you generally don't pay again if you reapply for the same program within 12 months.
Official sources: SEVP — I-901 SEVIS fee
SEVIS fee at a glance
- F-1 / M-1 fee
- $350
- J-1 fee
- $220 for most categories ($35 for some short-term programs)
- Where to pay
- fmjfee.com (official SEVP site)
- Details needed
- SEVIS ID, school code and name exactly as on the I-20
- When
- At least 3 business days before the interview
Steps
How to pay the SEVIS fee
- 01
Open fmjfee.com
Choose 'Form I-901' and enter details exactly as on your I-20.
- 02
Pay by card
Use an international-enabled credit or debit card; enable foreign transactions with your bank first.
- 03
Print the confirmation
Download the payment confirmation and keep it with your interview documents.
- 04
Check the status
You can check payment status anytime on the same site using your SEVIS ID.
Total cost
Typical F-1 visa fees (October 2026)
Check travel.state.gov and the US embassy in India for the current fee schedule.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Generally no. If your visa is refused and you reapply for the same program within 12 months, you usually don't need to pay again.
If you transfer within the same status you usually don't. A new I-20 for a new program after a gap may need a new payment — check with your DSO.
Yes, a parent or relative can pay with their card, as long as your details are entered correctly.
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