how to make a visa appointment at the us embassy

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.

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.

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.

What is the best time to book appointment for U.S. visa?

For nonimmigrant visa applicants, it is advised that they make a booking three months in advance of their intended travel date.

Why there are no U.S. visa appointments?

The coronavirus pandemic led to the suspension of U.S. visa services around the world. As restrictions start to ease, most U.S. embassies and consulates have resumed certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments.

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.

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.

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.

How long does it take to get a US visa interview appointment?

These are currently around 2-4 weeks until the actual visa receipt after sending the documents to the U.S. consulate. With the increasing access rate to this procedure, longer waiting times are also foreseeable here.

How do I book US visa appointment slots?

Click on “Schedule Appointment”. Select the Visa Type, and hit “Continue”. Select your state of residence, and hit “Continue”. Select the Language of Interview, and hit “Continue”.

Can I book visa appointment through agent?

Any agent will use the same portal for checking or providing any appointment related to visa. There is no third portal that can help in getting interview appointment. Agents can be useful in providing updates or doing all the process from submitting the documents or booking the slot for appointment.

Are U.S. visa appointments open in India?

More F1 visa appointment slots are open as the focus is on Spring 2022 students. All US consulates in India continue to operate in limited fashion with limited number of appointments. Regular operations are not yet open.

Is U.S. Consulate open in India for B2 visa?

The US Embassy announced on Sunday that it was resuming tourist and visitor B1-B2 visa appointments in India from September after the rush for student visas ended.

Can B1 B2 visa enter U.S. now Covid?

Yes. You may travel to the United States without any further visa processing. Please note that you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination. Refer to the CDC website for a listing of accepted COVID_19 vaccines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html.

Is visitor visa Open in USA from India?

Yes. Travel to India for tourism and other short-term purposes resumed fully for individuals holding tourist or e-tourist visas. Valid visas, which were previously suspended due to COVID-19 precautions, have been fully reinstated and are valid for travel until their printed expiration dates.