title = "Consular Fees and Payment Methods"

content = """
Consular services are provided on a fee basis to recover processing costs.
Fees are non-refundable except in cases of Embassy error. Accepted payment
methods and fee schedules are standardized.

**Payment Methods**:

**In Person**:
- Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
- Debit cards with Visa or Mastercard logos
- Money orders (drawn on U.S. banks or international money orders)
- Cashier's checks (drawn on U.S. banks)
- Cash: Exact amount only, no change provided

**By Mail**:
- Money orders only
- Payable to "Azure Coast Embassy"
- Include applicant name and service type on memo line
- Do not send cash by mail

**Fee Schedule** (current as of 2024):

**Passport Services**:
- Adult passport (10-year): $100
- Minor passport (5-year): $80
- Emergency travel document: $80
- Expedited processing (all types): Additional $80
- Name change/data correction: $50

**Visa Services**:
- Tourist visa: $80
- Business visa: $120
- Student visa: $100
- Work visa: $200
- Transit visa: $40
- e-Visa: $60
- Expedited visa processing: Additional $100

**Authentication Services**:
- Apostille: $50 per document
- Certification/Legalization: $40 per document
- Certified copy: $20 per document

**Notarial Services**:
- Notarial act (signature witnessing, oath): $30 per signature
- Certified true copy: $20 per document
- Affidavit preparation (standard forms): $40

**Citizenship Services**:
- Certificate of Nationality: $50
- Birth registration: $40
- Marriage registration: $40
- Citizenship renunciation: $200

**Exemptions**: No fee exemptions available except for diplomatic visa applicants.
"""

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