Pay at time of DS-160 and again at Visa interview (costa rica)?

[vonniehk 1]

Hi everyone,

I have my interview this Tuesday and after reviewing the Consulate info for Costa Rica, if I already had my partner pay at time of DS-160 and he has a receipt, do I again pay at time of interview? $265.00 for both times? We already paid once a couple weeks ago at the bank and have proof.

Thank you for the help, I couldn't locate this in the forums!

I am ready to get this interview underway!

Thank you,

Y+F

[Shauneg 762]

Perhaps you paid the medical fee?????? There are two fees but both aren't for the visa. One medical and one visa fee.

[Soulmate1971 9]

The above is right. One fee for interview then the second is medical.

[vonniehk 1]

No, the medical was a different fee and I also paid $265 at time of DS-160 submission. Is there another fee at the embassy or should receipt/proof be sufficient? I am hoping so!

Thank you,

Y

[vonniehk 1]

OK--just to clarify here in case anyone searches.... the fee paid in advance is the same fee if you have to pay in person. All the reviews I read had people paying at the time of interview, but we paided prior to scheduling/completing DS-160. Thankfully, no extra payment needed!

And thankfully K1 approved!

[Shauneg 762]

OK--just to clarify here in case anyone searches.... the fee paid in advance is the same fee if you have to pay in person. All the reviews I read had people paying at the time of interview, but we paided prior to scheduling/completing DS-160. Thankfully, no extra payment needed!

And thankfully K1 approved!

Nice and congrats!

[gm2687 2]

yes i believe now you can pay when you file the ds-160 online and Not in person just bring your proof of payment. so you wont be charged twice

[Pennycat 880]

OK--just to clarify here in case anyone searches.... the fee paid in advance is the same fee if you have to pay in person. All the reviews I read had people paying at the time of interview, but we paided prior to scheduling/completing DS-160. Thankfully, no extra payment needed!

And thankfully K1 approved!

Congrats and thanks for the tip! We'll be there in a few weeks (hopefully). Are you getting an apostille for the birth certificate? I can't tell if this is required or just a good idea or not.