Form 8802 and Form 6166 in 2026: U.S. Residency Certification User Fees Rise to $105 / $230 from October 1—What Treaty Claimants and China-Facing Businesses Should Do Now | YCL CPA
For Form 8802 applications postmarked on or after October 1, 2026, the IRS user fee for a Form 6166 U.S. residency certification rises to $105 for individuals (from $85) and $230 for non-individuals (from $185), and the October 2026 revision of Form 8802 is now current. Because fees are generally non-refundable and a Pay.gov upload does not process the application, combine all requests on one Form 8802, mail or fax it, and file at least about 45 days before you need the letter.
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