How much is the citizenship application fee?

The N-400 fee is $710 online or $760 on paper. The reduced paper-filing fee is $380. Qualifying military applicants filing under INA 328 or 329 pay no fee; age alone does not waive the fee. Confirm the current schedule on uscis.gov.

Can I get a fee waiver for citizenship?

You may request a full fee waiver with Form I-912 if your household income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, you receive a qualifying means-tested benefit, or you have extreme financial hardship. If household income is at or below 400%, you may request the $380 reduced fee in Part 10 of a paper Form N-400.

Does age or military service change the N-400 fee?

Age alone does not change the N-400 fee. An applicant filing under the military naturalization provisions in INA 328 or 329 pays no N-400 fee.

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Which poverty-guideline region applies?

For your household size and region, the key amounts are $23,940 (150% of the 2026 poverty guidelines) and $63,840 (400%).

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Standard application fee

$710 to $760

The N-400 fee is about $760 on paper or $710 when you file online. Most applicants pay this amount.

Based on the 2026 HHS Poverty Guidelines and USCIS Fee Schedule (G-1055 edition 08/29/25), reviewed September 3, 2026. This is an estimate only. Fees and income limits change, and other rules apply. Always confirm the current amounts and your eligibility on uscis.gov before you file.

USCIS Form G-1055 2026 HHS Poverty Guidelines

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