RBI-Compliant Remittances for Visa Application Fees – Fast, Secure & Supported.
Whether you’re applying for a student, work, visitor, business, or dependent visa, Prithvi Exchange enables you to pay visa fees to foreign embassies or visa centers through RBI-authorized, FEMA-compliant remittance channels.
We ensure the payment reaches the correct international beneficiary, including embassies, consulates, VACs (Visa Application Centres), or authorized processing partners like VFS Global, IRCC (Canada), or USCIS (USA).
Visa fee payments for USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Schengen & more
Remittances to government agencies, embassies, or partner banks
100% documentation support (Form A2, Purpose Code, PAN validation)
RBI-compliant, traceable SWIFT transfers with receipt
Quick processing within 24–48 working hours
Support for students, business travelers, corporates & dependents
• Valid Passport of the applicant
• PAN Card (applicant or parent for student visa)
• Visa appointment confirmation or fee demand slip
• Details of the embassy or official beneficiary account
• Form A2 declaration (we assist in completing this)
• KYC documents of the remitter
Yes. We are an RBI-Authorized Dealer (Category II) and can legally remit visa application fees to foreign embassies, consulates, or government-authorized visa centers abroad.
We process visa fee remittances for countries including:
• 🇺🇸 USA (USCIS, SEVIS, DS-160)
• 🇨🇦 Canada (IRCC, GIC, biometrics)
• 🇬🇧 UK (UKVI)
• 🇦🇺 Australia (Home Affairs)
• 🇩🇪 Germany (VFS, Embassy)
• 🇫🇷 Schengen countries
• And many others, based on embassy or consulate instructions.
The visa applicant, their parent/legal guardian (for students), or the corporate sponsor (for business visas) can initiate the transaction, depending on the purpose and relationship to the traveler.
You will need to share:
• Official visa fee request slip or appointment confirmation
• Link to the embassy/VFS payment instructions
• Any invoice/fee letter received from the consulate or immigration portal
We use RBI-specified purpose codes such as:
• S0305 – Travel for business
• S0306 – Travel for personal/leisure
• S0301 – Education (if part of student visa process)
In most cases, TCS (Tax Collected at Source) is not applicable for visa fees, but it depends on the total remittance and its category under LRS. Our team will advise accordingly.
Yes, you will need to submit self-attested hard copies or scanned copies of:
• Passport
• PAN
• Visa confirmation
• Payment instructions
Our staff will guide or collect documents if doorstep service is arranged.
Typically, 1–2 international working days, depending on the receiving institution, time zone, and bank processing.
Yes. You will receive:
• SWIFT/transaction reference copy
• RBI Form A2 stamped acknowledgment
• Invoice from Prithvi Exchange
Many embassies do not accept direct payments from Indian cards or restrict transactions due to cross-border compliance. Prithvi Exchange offers a legally accepted, RBI-compliant route with full documentation and traceability.
Contact our Visa Remittance Desk or visit your nearest Prithvi Exchange branch.
PRITHVI EXCHANGE INDIA LIMITED,
Gee Gee Universal , 2nd Floor, Door no 2, Mc Nichalos Road, chetpet, chennai -600031
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 044-43434250
CIN: L30006TN1995PLC031931
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