Paying the SEVIS Fee from West Africa in 2026: Guinea, Senegal, Cameroon & More

West Africa is home to a rapidly growing population of students pursuing degrees in the United States. If you are from Guinea, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, or any other West African country, you must pay the I-901 SEVIS fee before your US Embassy visa interview.

Why Paying Is Harder from West Africa

Most West African banks, especially in Francophone countries, have strict international transaction limits. Visa/Mastercard debit cards often fail on fmjfee.com. Students in WAEMU/UEMOA countries (using XOF) face additional currency conversion hurdles.

Your Options Across West Africa

• SEVISMate: Pay in your local currency — GHS, XOF, NGN, XAF — via mobile money or local bank. We handle the USD payment to DHS.
• UBA Dollar Card: United Bank for Africa operates across West Africa and offers USD prepaid cards in many countries. Load and use on fmjfee.com.
• Orange Money / Wave / MTN MoMo: SEVISMate accepts mobile money payments from supported West African countries.
• Relative in the Diaspora: A family member in France, the US, or Canada can pay using your SEVIS ID.

Country-Specific Tips

• Senegal/Côte d'Ivoire: Wave and Orange Money are most widely supported
• Cameroon: MTN MoMo and Express Union are popular options
• Guinea: Orange Money Guinée is widely used
• Ghana: MTN MoMo, Vodafone Cash, AirtelTigo — all supported by SEVISMate