NEW DELHI — Effective Friday, September 19, 2008, all United States Consular Sections in India will adjust the consular exchange rate from Rs. 46 to the dollar to Rs. 48 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 branch banks prior to the scheduling of visa appointments. The new application fee for nonimmigrant visas is Rs. 6,288 (equivalent to USD $131).  Receipts issued by HDFC Bank prior to September 19, 2008 that reflect a payment of Rs. 6,026 will be honored and there will be no need for a supplemental payment.  

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

source: U.S. Embassy , India – September 12, 2008