how to make a visa appointment

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 apply for US visa appointment online?

Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website via the Internet. Consular Officers use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal interview, determine an applicant's eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa.

How do I make an appointment at an embassy?

To make an appointment for a service at the embassy or consulate nearest you, please visit the State Department website. If you are trying to make an appointment for a visa to visit the United States, please visit the Visas section of our website.

How do I schedule a US visa meeting?

You can schedule the appointment online through:ustraveldocs.com if you're applying from Asia, or.ais.usvisa-info.com if you are applying from anywhere else in the world.VisaExpress if you want to get all the assistance with your application process.

How long does it take to get a U.S. visa appointment?

As per the US Department of State travel Travel.State.Gov website, the appointment for visitor visa in the US consulate at New Delhi is 582 calendar days and 471 days for student visas. In Mumbai, the average wait time for a US visa appointment is 517 Calendar days for a visitor visa and 10 days for a student visa.

How can I check visa slots availability?

Give your Access Code (received in the signup) in the extension. Log in to CGI portal from the browser you installed the extension. Navigate to schedule appointment on the visa portal.

Can I go to the US embassy without an appointment?

Appointments are required for most routine American Citizen Services and are available Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 12:00pm. We are closed on the last Wednesday of every month and on American and Indian holidays. Appointments are never required for emergencies.

Are U.S. visa appointments open?

The U.S. Mission to India is pleased to resume processing of routine in-person B1/B2 visas appointments starting in September 2022.

Can I apply for U.S. visa 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 long after visa interview will I get my visa?

If you are found eligible to receive a visa on the day of the interview you should allow approximately 10-15 working days for your application to be processed. Your documents will be returned to you in a large envelope.

Can I book visa appointment without submitting DS 160?

You must submit your DS-160 application online prior to making an appointment for an interview at the Embassy or Consulate.

What questions are asked in U.S. visa interview?

Following are few of the common questions asked during the United States Visa interview:What is the reason for your travel to the United States? ... What is the duration of your stay in the United States? ... Where will you be staying? ... Where do you stay in India? ... Who is going to cover your expenses during the travel?More items...

Are U.S. visa appointments open?

The U.S. Mission to India is pleased to resume processing of routine in-person B1/B2 visas appointments starting in September 2022.

Can I go to the U.S. Embassy without an appointment?

Appointments are required for most routine American Citizen Services and are available Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 12:00pm. We are closed on the last Wednesday of every month and on American and Indian holidays. Appointments are never required for emergencies.

Can I book visa appointment without submitting DS 160?

You must submit your DS-160 application online prior to making an appointment for an interview at the Embassy or Consulate.

Can I apply for U.S. visa 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.