Naturalization Fee Calculator
Calculate the USCIS naturalization (N-400) fee: paper or online, reduced fee, and fee-waiver eligibility.
By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated September 2026 · Source: USCIS — Form G-1055 Fee Schedule
Your N-400 Fee
$0.00
if the I-912 fee waiver is approved
Fee Waiver
Likely Eligible
Fee Breakdown
| N-400 fee, paper filing | $760.00 |
| N-400 fee, online filing | $710.00 |
| Reduced fee (income 150%-400% of FPL) | $380.00 |
| Biometrics | Included in the filing fee |
| 150% FPL Threshold | $49,500.00 |
| 400% FPL Threshold | $132,000.00 |
Use the Naturalization Fee Calculator above to calculate your results. Enter your values and see instant results — all calculations run in your browser.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and the rules described on this page. Consult an attorney licensed in your state for advice specific to your situation.
How It Works
Applying for U.S. citizenship means paying USCIS a single Form N-400 fee, and paying the right amount matters, because a wrong payment gets the application rejected and returned. Since the fee rule of April 1, 2024 there is no separate biometrics fee, and what you owe depends on how you file and on your household income.
The standard N-400 fee is $760 on paper or $710 filed online, with biometrics included. Households with income above 150% and up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines can pay a reduced $380, and those at or below 150%, or receiving a means-tested benefit, can ask for a full waiver with Form I-912. The tool compares your household income with the 2026 guidelines ($15,960 for one person plus $5,680 for each additional person) to show which tier you fall in.
Fees can shift without advance notice, so verify the current schedule on the USCIS website before you mail anything. Submitting the wrong payment amount is a frequent and costly error, since it can get your application rejected and returned, setting your timeline back considerably. Service members applying under the military naturalization provisions pay no fee at all.
Example: A Household of Four at Three Income Levels
- 1 For a household of four the 2026 poverty guideline is $33,000, so 150% is $49,500 and 400% is $132,000.
- 2 With household income of $40,000 the applicant is likely eligible for a fee waiver (Form I-912) and pays nothing if it is approved.
- 3 At $80,000, income falls between 150% and 400%, so the reduced fee of $380 applies.
- 4 At $150,000 the standard fee applies: $760 on paper or $710 filed online. Biometrics is included in all three cases.
Source: USCIS — Form G-1055 Fee Schedule · Last updated: September 2026
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