How much does it cost to apply for citizenship?

Use this Fee Calculator from the New Americans Campaign to see if you qualify for a full or reduced fee waiver. The full fee waiver is for people whose income is less than 150% of the poverty level. The reduced fee waiver is for people whose income is between 150% and 400% of the poverty level. The Fee Calculator tells you which form to use.

You can pay the citizenship application fee by:

(Updated: April 18, 2024)

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