Readers ask: How To Get Visa Appointment For Us?

How to Book Your Visa Interview at the Embassy

1. Step 1: Complete the DS-160 form online! (
2. Step 2 – Find the embassy nearest to you!
3. Step 3 – Pay the non-refundable application fee.
4. Step 4 – Schedule your visa appointment!
5. Step 5 – Attend Your Visa Interview.
6. Step 6 – Pick up your passport with visa.

Are US visa appointments open?

The US consulates and US Embassy continue to be closed for regular operations and only handling limited appointments like in previous weeks. No change in B1/B2 visa stampings.

How do I get a visa appointment quickly?

Applying for an Expedited Appointment Pay the visa application fee. Complete the Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) form. If the Embassy approves your request then you will receive an email alerting you to schedule your expedited appointment online.

How can I get early US visa appointment?

For such travel, please schedule regular visa appointment well in advance.

1. Pay the visa application fee.
2. Schedule an appointment online for the earliest available date.
3. If the Embassy approves your request then you will receive an email alerting you to schedule your expedited appointment online.

Are US embassies open for visa interviews?

As restrictions start to ease, most U.S. embassies and consulates have resumed certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments.

Is US visa available now?

Please note: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Department temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. embassies and consulates in March 2020. The process to resume routine visa services began in February 2021.

How much is USA visa?

The application fee for the most common nonimmigrant visa types is US$160. This includes tourist, business, student, and exchange visas. Most petition-based visas, such as work and religious visas, are US$190. K visas cost US$265 and the fee amount for E visas is US$205.

How Long Does US visa take?

It takes from 3 to 5 weeks for a US visa application to get processed. After the processing, the applicant can get a positive reply on their application, and the consulate will deliver the document. The delivery of the visa can take up to two other workdays.

What is the best time to book US visa appointment?

We strongly recommend that applicants begin the application process approximately three months before the scheduled travel date, as appointments are usually filled 1-2 months in advance. Besides, visa applications are now subject to a higher degree of scrutiny than in the past.

How do I get an emergency appointment at the US embassy?

How to Apply

1. Pay the visa application fee.
2. Complete the Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) form.
3. Schedule an appointment online for the earliest available date.
4. If the U.S. Embassy/Consulate approves your request then you will receive an email alerting you to schedule your emergency appointment online.

What qualifies for emergency visa appointment?

Someone may qualify for an expedited appointment if there is a death of an immediate family member (brother, sister, husband, wife, son, daughter, parents) in US. The visa applicant may accompany the body back to the home country or attend the funeral.

What is the easiest US visa to get?

For many, a “B” visitor visa is the easiest and most appropriate one to get. (See 8 U.S. Code §? 1101.) The B visa a nonimmigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1) or for pleasure or medical treatment (B-2).

Can I change US visa appointment date?

It’s possible for an applicant to reschedule their U.S. visa appointment once. If rescheduling is needed more than once, a new application and fee will need to be submitted. If the U.S. visa appointment needs to be changed a second time, cancel the first appointment and reschedule a new appointment.

How long does it take to get a visa interview?

The average United States visa application will be processed within 3 to 5 weeks. Within 3 to 5 weeks of completing your application and embassy interview, you should hear back on whether your application has been approved or denied.

How long after visa interview will I get my passport?

After the visa interview, the consular officer will often hold on to your passport and documents to finish processing your application. If your immigrant visa application is approved by the consulate, it takes 7 to 10 days to get back your passport.