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Important:Applicants must follow payment instructions very carefully. Payments made incorrectly are non-refundable. Please see the
section for more detailed fee information or &with any questions.
Most applicants, including children, are required to pay a Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fee to initiate their U.S. visa applications. This U.S. Government-mandated fee is a visa processing fee that is payable whether or not a visa is issued.
Applicants should first determine whether or not they require a visa to travel to the United States before submitting their applications.
Certain individuals may not need to pay an MRV fee, for example:
If you are applying for an
for official travel, you do not need to pay the MRV
If you are applying for a
to participate in certain U.S. Government-sponsored&programs (with program codes beginning with G1, G2, G3, or G7), you do not need to pay the MRV fee.&
Diplomatic passport holders may qualify for a waiver of the MRV fee.&Please e-mail to confirm if you are eligible for this waiver. Contact the Embassy in Warsaw at
&or the Consulate General in Krakow at
Certain individuals may not need a visa, for example:
If you already hold a valid visa for your intended purpose of travel, you may not need a visa.
If you are a citizen of Canada or Bermuda (but not applying for an A, E, G, K or V visa category), you may not need a visa.
For more information about fee exemptions, please visit .
If you do need to apply for a visa, please follow the payment instructions below. Applicants must make a successful payment before they are permitted to schedule their interview appointment. Applicants who do not pay the correct fee for their visa type may be restricted from scheduling an interview.
Once the initial interview is scheduled, applicants are limited to the number of times they can reschedule their appointment. If you miss your scheduled appointment time, you may be required to pay the MRV fee again in order to schedule another interview. Please plan accordingly so that you are not required to pay an additional visa application fee. Visa application fees are non-refundable.
Instructions to Pay your Visa Fee
In Poland you may pay your visa fee, also known as the machine-readable visa (MRV) fee, using one of the following options:
Online Payment with Credit/Debit Card/PolCard (check&&when your receipt is active)&
Online Banking Transfer or Cash at Applicant’s Own Bank (check&&when your receipt is active)&
Cash at "Moje Rachunki"&(check&&when your receipt is&active)&
Payments made incorrectly are non-refundable. Common mistakes include paying in the wrong currency, paying without your proper receipt or reference number, and making duplicate payments. If you believe you have encountered a problem,
before attempting another payment.
Please follow the steps below to pay your visa fee:
Create a profile and
to our online applicant system. This will ensure the proper amount is paid and activated in a timely manner.
has more information about the different visa application fees.
Without creating a profile in this system, you will experience considerable delays in receiving your receipt. It is critical to follow these instructions carefully.
Once you log in to your profile, please click on the “New Application/ Schedule Appointment” option on the left side of your screen. Complete all required steps.
Once you are on the Payment screen, click the “Click Here For All Payment Options” link to select your form of payment. To review further payment details, read the Fee Payment Options sections below.
When you go to “Click Here For All Payment Options” you will see the following options:
&Values are shown in U.S. Dollars (USD); however, the fee is paid in Polish z?oty (PLN) only.The PLN amounts are calculated automatically by the system based on the consular currency exchange rate determined by the U.S. Department of State. Applicants who do not pay the correct fee for their visa type may not be able to schedule an interview.
Select the payment option that is most convenient for you and make your payment. When you pay the visa fee, you acknowledge that this is a non-refundable visa application processing fee required as a prerequisite to the processing of an application. It does not indicate the existence of a contract with the applicant, nor does it guarantee a successful application. There is no refund possible regardless of the outcome of this application.
Whichever payment option you choose, you must save your CGI reference or receipt number. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your CGI reference or receipt number.
Once you pay your visa fee, you can schedule your interview according to the fee payment processing timelines below. If you are not automatically redirected, log in to your profile
and complete the Schedule Your Appointment steps with your CGI reference or receipt number.
Fee Payment Options
Online Payment with Credit/Debit Card/PolCard
Using this payment option, you can schedule your appointment instantly (immediately after your bank processes the payment).
If you are applying for multiple visas for your family or group, you may combine the individual MRV fees for each application into one payment. Be aware that if you create a profile for your whole family or group, the system will prompt you by default to pay for the whole group.
Please note that to be accepted, PolCards must have a VISA/MasterCard logo on the card and also a CVV number on the back of the card.
Once you log in to your
and while on the payment screen, you can select to pay by Credit/DebitCard/PolCard.
After&you have selected credit/debit card as an option for your payment, please write down your receipt number in case of any problems. The receipt number will be used to schedule your appointment. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number.
When&you click on the “Continue” button, you will be transferred into the payment system. You have to provide all required information. If the system asks for an “issue number,” please input “0”.
If you have any question regarding this payment option and you are not sure if this option is available on your credit/debit card, please first contact your bank.
When making your Online Payment with a Credit/Debit Card please:
DO NOT refresh the web page
DO NOT press the back button on your browser
DO NOT open a new window
DO NOT close your web browser until it is redirected to the web site to schedule the appointment.
IF YOU ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY REDIRECTED, PLEASE FIRST CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT IN THE ONLINE APPLICANT SYSTEM
TO CONFIRM IF THE FIRST ATTEMPT WAS SUCCESSFUL. IF YOU CAN NOT SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT PLEASE CONTACT THE
When the transaction is successfully completed, you can schedule your appointment immediately. The receipt number is automatically added to your profile in the appointment system.
Online Banking Transfer or Cash at Applicant’s Own Bank
Using this payment option, you will be able to schedule your appointment after 1:00 p.m. on the next business day if the payment is received by our bank by 5:00 p.m. If the payment is received by our bank after 5:00 p.m., you will be able to schedule your appointment after 1:00 p.m. on the second business day. The timing is based on when our bank receives your payment.
&You may pay your MRV fee using your online bank account or you can pay in cash at any bank. Your bank may apply charges to your account for these transactions.
If you are applying for multiple visas for your family or group, you may combine the individual MRV fees for each application into one payment. Be aware that if you create a profile for your whole family or group, the system will prompt you by default to pay for the whole group.
After&logging into your
and while on the payment screen, select the “online bank transfer” or “cash” payment option.
Your unique CGI reference number will appear on the screen along with the information required to make the bank transfer or cash payment. You will use this number when processing your online payment. You must include this unique CGI reference number in the bank transfer instr otherwise, there will be a delay processing your payment. Please enter the number carefully.
2. Make&only one bank transfer per CGI Reference Number, as the payment is non-refundable. It is critical that you keep the CGI Reference number that you use to make your online bank transfer. You must have this number as proof of payment in order to schedule your visa interview appointment. It is the applicant's responsibility to save this number.
3. Enter&your CGI Reference Number in the “reference/reason to transfer,” “Remitting ID,” or other reference field on your online banking funds transfer page. Do not alter the CGI number or include any other information. If you do not include the CGI Reference, your payment will not be recognized. If you decide to pay in cash at the bank, print the document with your CGI Reference and fill out the bank form accordingly.
You make this payment using your own online banking account.&DO NOT pay in USD or EURO, only PLN. The PLN amounts are calculated automatically by the system based on the consular currency exchange rate determined by the U.S. Department of State.
The CGI reference number can be used for your US Visa application only after the payment is processed by the bank it was made in and the funds are received by CGI. Please check the Scheduling Your Interview information below for more information regarding receipt activation timelines.
If you are experiencing an issue with your payment, please do not contact Danske Bank. Danske Bank staff are not in a position to help visa applicants, either online, on the phone, or at one of their branch locations. To get the help you need, please use the ‘Contact Us’ section of this website. Your query will be referred to the team that can best solve your problem.
Additional Fees:
If you pay this fee at a third-party bank, you may be charged a fee by the bank.
If you wish for your bank to expedite this transfer, you may be charged a fee by the bank.
Cash at&"Moje Rachunki"
Using this payment option, you may&schedule your appointment after 10:00 a.m. on the next business day after payment is made.
Any nonimmigrant visa applicant can pay the visa application fee in cash at any merchant location displaying the "Moje Rachunki" logo. The fee is payable in Polish z?oty (PLN) only.
Before going to a merchant, you must print the applicable U.S. visa application deposit slip available below on this page or out of your&. Take the printed deposit slip with you to pay your fee.&You will be unable to pay your fee if you do not bring a valid deposit slip.&To find a merchant in the "Moje Rachunki" network, click&.
Please note the expiration date on the deposit slip. If the expiration date passes prior to using the slip to make your payment, simply return to this site and click the appropriate link below to generate a new deposit slip or deposit slips. Merchants&will NOT accept payments based on expired deposit slips. Upon receipt of your payment, the merchant&will issue you a receipt.&Save your receipt. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number.
&If you are applying for multiple visas for your family or group, only ONE payment is required which you can print out of your&&in step 8.
Before you pay, please complete the following steps:
After logging into your&,&and while on the payment selection screen, select the “Cash” payment option.
Print the appropriate deposit slip containing the barcode.
Please make only one payment as the payment is non-refundable. You will be unable to pay your fee if you do not take a deposit slip with you.&To find a "Moje Rachunki" location, please click&.
& & & & &3. To pay the visa fee, take the completed deposit slip to a "Moje Rachunki" location.
&Give the deposit slip to the cashier.
The cashier will scan the barcode on your deposit slip.
Pay the amount printed on your deposit slip.
You will receive a payment confirmation once the payment is completed. Please retain this.
& & & & 4. Once the payment is completed you may schedule your appointment.
Select the deposit slip that matches your visa application fee from the list below. Values are shown in U.S. however, payments must be made in PLN. This amount is listed it is calculated automatically by the system based on the consular currency exchange rate determined by the U.S. Department of State.
has more information about the different visa application fees.
Scheduling Your Interview
Whether you schedule your appointment &by using your profile or by contacting our , you will need the CGI Reference Number or Receipt number, depending on which payment option you selected.
When you may schedule your appointment depends on when you pay the fee.&See the table below for processing timelines.
Visa Application Fee Payment Processing Timelines
Payment Method
Interview Scheduling
Receipt Number for Scheduling Interview
Cash at "Moje Rachunki"
After 10:00 a.m. on the next business day
The receipt number is on your receipt
Online Banking Transfer or Cash at Applicant’s Own Bank
After 1:00 p.m. on the next business day (if paid before 5:00 p.m.), or
After 1:00 p.m. on the second business day (if the payment is made after 5:00 p.m.)
CGI Reference Number
Online Payment with a Credit/Debit Card/PolCard
Receipt Number&
NIV Information
NIV Application
Immigrant Visas
Local Visa Programs
General Information
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs
and Consular Post websites are the definitive sources of visa information. Should there be discrepancies in content, the Consular Affairs website and Consular Post websites take precedence.Late Payment Fee
Late Payment Fee
A $100 late
payment fee
is assessed if tuition and fee charges are
not paid by the
Payments must be
in the Bursar's Office by the due date - not postmarked by the due date.
Late Payment Fee Appeal Request Form
If you were assessed a late payment fee and feel you are eligible for a late fee waiver, submit a Late Payment Fee Appeal form and supporting documentation using one of the following methods:
Complete the on-line appeal request form available at the beginning of this document.Fee Payment Plan
Fee Payment Plan (FPP)
*formerly Deferred Payment Plan (DPP)
The Fee Payment Plan (FPP); formerly known as the Deferred
Payment Plan (DPP), allows for qualified registration fees to be
paid in five monthly installments. For current registration fee
amounts, visit the Registrar's web site. FPP
enrollment is
established on a per semester basis, not an academic year.
When you enroll in the FPP, you will be required to pay a
non-refundable participation fee of $60*. The non-refundable FPP participation fee will be due with the first
installment.
*Fee - subject to
change (per semester)
Eligibility
and Programs eligible for the Fee Payment Plan include:
Undergraduate and Graduate Fall
and Spring Semester Fees:
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition
Berkeley Campus Fee
Student Services Fee
Class Pass Fee
Professional Degree Supplemental
Law Instructional Materials Fee
Executive MBA Program
Extension Fall Program for Freshmen
Evening & Weekend MBA Program
Full-time MBA Program
On-Campus/Online Professional
Master of Public Health Program (OOMPH)
Fees and Programs not eligible for the Fee Payment Plan:
Student Programming and Orientation Fee
Health Insurance Fee
Materials Fees
Document Management Fee
Drop/Add Fees
Filing Fee
Professional Program Deposits
Summer Session Fees
Master of Financial Engineering Program
Master of Information & Data
Science Program (MIDS)
Summer LLM Program
Enrollment
Deadline to Enroll in
Fall 17 semester: September 18, 2017*
Spring 18 semester: February 12, 2018*
Summer semester: Not eligible
Installments
Fall 2017 Term
Spring 2018 Term
First Installment
Payment in Full
January 12
Second Installment
September 18
February 12
Third Installment
October 19
Fourth Installment
November 18
Fifth Installment
December 19
*Official fee due date is the Friday prior
to instruction
How to Enroll:
FPP enrollment is established
on a per semester basis, not an academic year.
Students will activate FPP through Cal Central
by completing 4
easy steps
Select Plan
Review Installments
Complete the Agreement
Review and Save the Installment Schedule
Once enrolled, submit payment according to the
Installment Schedule
Can someone other than the student activate FPP?
No. Only a student can activate the plan through
Cal Central.
While a student may give a
parent/other person delegate access to view financials and pay bills, only the
student can activate the plan.
Do I need to make a payment to activate the plan?
While payment is not required to activate
you must pay an amount equal to the first installment by
the Friday prior
to instruction to avoid cancellation.
I have partial financial aid and want to be on
the payment plan. Do I need to make a payment to activate the plan?
Payment will not be required to activate the
Aid wil FPP will
recalculate based on the new balance and installments (still 5) will adjust
accordingly.
I mail in my payment. Can someone at UC Berkeley
activate the plan for me?
order to participate in the FPP, you must complete the process
What happens if I don&t pay my installment by
the due date?
If you do not make payment according to the due
dates outlined in your Installment Schedule, you may incur late fees and have a
block placed on your account.
Is the FPP participation fee refundable?
No. You will be charged a non-refundable $60 fee
to participate in the FPP.
Can I set up the FPP for the whole academic
You can enroll in the FPP at the beginning of
each term.
You are not able to enroll
for the full academic
year. See the &Enrollment& section for
How do I cancel the FPP once enrolled?
If you decide you no longer wish to make installment
payments under the FPP, simply make a lump sum payment for
the remaining balance.
will fulfill the repayment agreement
and the FPP will be complete for that term.
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