Form I-131 filing fee
Application for Travel Document · USCIS · Green card
The filing fee for Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document) is $630 as of June 2026. Request a reentry permit, refugee travel document, or advance parole travel document. The typical all-in cost when filing online is about $630.
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
Fee breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Filing fee | $630 |
| Typical all-in (online filing + biometrics) | $630 |
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
What Form I-131 is for
Request a reentry permit, refugee travel document, or advance parole travel document.
Who files Form I-131
Permanent residents, refugees/asylees, and adjustment-of-status applicants who need to travel abroad and return.
Processing time
Several months on average. Under the 2024 rule the I-131 fee is unbundled from Form I-485 even when filed together.
Processing times are general expectations only; USCIS publishes case-specific estimates on its processing times page, which vary by service center and category.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the filing fee for Form I-131?
The USCIS filing fee for Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document) is $630 when filed online, as of June 2026.
Is there a fee waiver for Form I-131?
Form I-131 is generally eligible for a fee waiver using Form I-912 if you meet the low-income criteria. Fees created by Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1) cannot be waived.
What is Form I-131 used for?
Request a reentry permit, refugee travel document, or advance parole travel document.
Related forms (Green card)
Source
Fee verified against the official USCIS Form I-131 page and the USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Cross-checked source: USCIS G-1055 fee schedule (2024 final fee rule). Figures current as of June 2026. This page is informational only and is not legal advice — confirm the fee on USCIS.gov before filing, and see our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-15