Can I pay for my k1-visa interview schedule at BDO?

[Dan and Radinka 11]

I want to pay for my VISA interview scheduling fee over the counter at a bank, but BPI is closed during weekends (at least here). Can I pay at BDO instead? If so, is it the same as how I'm supposed to pay at BPI?

[pch1 64]

If I am correct, I think BPI and online bacnnet are the only banks to accept the fee payment. Also, I believe you need to print out a visa payment voucher to take with you, otherwise they will not accept the payment.

Maybe someone from the Phil can give you 100% accurate information. But this is what I read online.

[cristina16 81]

You can wait until Monday, follow the procedures as stated.

The application fee for a K1 or K2 nonimmigrant visa is US $265, payable only in Philippine pesos at the prevailing exchange rate. There are three ways to pay the K visa application fee: cash payment at any Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) branch; online payment provided by BPI to their clients; or online payment via Bancnet.

Reference:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/Instructions%20Packets/K1%20and%20K2%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202016_.pdf

[Greenbaum 12,260]

BDO unfortunately is not one of the banks that USEM uses for interview fee payment. If you are a BDO customer you can pay online at http://ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-bpionlinepayment.asp or wait till Monday.

http://dennyeyberg.wixsite.com/filipino-am-visa/manila-process-usem

Edited August 6, 2016 by Greenbaum

[Dan and Radinka 11]

Yes, it seems I will have to wait until Monday. I went to the BDO bank branch here and they said they don't do it.

[Greenbaum 12,260]

That's true some branches will not take the visa fee. That's one of the "gotchas" that I have written about at my website. There are many more "gotchas" that you may not know about for the journey ahead. See http://tinyurl.com/ob9xoa8ahead. It's free to use.

Edited August 6, 2016 by Greenbaum

[aANDg 22]

you should pay the fee on all BPI branches only

[Greenbaum 12,260]

you should pay the fee on all BPI branches only

Not all BPI branches will except the visa payment. It's best to call ahead to verify so you don't waste a trip. Both BPI and Bancnet will accept payments. http://dennyeyberg.wixsite.com/filipino-am-visa/manila-process-usem

[aANDg 22]

Not all BPI branches will except the visa payment. It's best to call ahead to verify so you don't waste a trip. Both BPI and Bancnet will accept payments. http://dennyeyberg.wixsite.com/filipino-am-visa/manila-process-usem

I stand corrected.. Thank you Greenbaum..

[Greenbaum 12,260]

I stand corrected.. Thank you Greenbaum..

No problem. Just a little bit of information for your file. Earlier i made an entry and put BDO instead of BPI.

Edited August 6, 2016 by Greenbaum

[aANDg 22]

No problem. Just a little bit of information for your file. Earlier i made an entry and put BDO instead of BPI.

Haha. no worries.. we made errors.. But I commend you, You have been a good help to most of us and thanks for that..

[Dan and Radinka 11]

I tried again today. Run into a problem. The amount to be paid on my receipt is different from what they show on BPI (they had these BEA machines)... I'm going to re-print another receipt and hope this one matches...otherwise, I wouldn't know what to do anymore.

[Dan and Radinka 11]

I tried again today. Run into a problem. The amount to be paid on my receipt is different from what they show on BPI (they had these BEA machines)... I'm going to re-print another receipt and hope this one matches...otherwise, I wouldn't know what to do anymore.

The first link I used to get to the Receipt Slip page was either outdated or something. I tried it again using a different one from the Manila embassy and was able to pay.