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Visa processing takes approximately 21 workdays from the date on which the application is received by the Embassy. A further 2-3 workdays should be allowed for the return of your passport. We strongly advise you not to make any travel plans until processing is complete and your passport is returned to you.
- The Interview
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- How to Apply
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- Overview
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- Required Documents
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- Nonimmigrant Visas
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- The Interview
- I have an emergency, how can I schedule an appointment? Please note, appointment availability is extremely limited and we cannot guarantee that an expedited appointment will be available for you.
- My passport containing a valid U.S. visa has been lost or stolen. What should I do? If your passport containing a valid visa has been lost or stolen, click here to find out how to report the loss or theft to the Embassy before you apply for a new visa (unless you qualify to travel under the terms of the Visa Waiver Program and obtain an approved ESTA).
- Is the U.S. visa in my expired/replaced/renewed passport still valid? Is my visa still valid if my name has changed? Please click here to find out more.
- Is my damaged visa still valid? If your passport has been damaged by liquid, or if the text or photo on the visa or the biographical data page of your passport has been damaged, you should apply for a new visa (unless you qualify to travel under the terms of the Visa Waiver Program and obtain an approved ESTA).
The estimated wait time to receive a nonimmigrant visa interview appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate and is based on workload and staffing and can vary from week to week. The information provided is an estimate and does not guarantee the availability of an appointment.
The processing time for a US visa application depends a lot on the type of visa you are trying to get. While the temporary nonimmigrant visas might take you up to a few weeks, or months at most, the immigrant visas can take years to get approved.
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates try to keep the visa issuance wait times as short as possible. Some visa types may have longer wait times for the application appointment and processing. Select the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply for current wait time information: Belfast. London.
The first step in applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa is to complete your application. It takes approximately 90 minutes to do this. After you submit your application, you can move on to the next steps such as scheduling your interview. Important: Before You Start. Learn about Types of Visas.
Processing Times. If your visa application was approved during your visa interview, the average processing time from that point is 3-5 working days. A further 2-3 workdays should be allowed for delivery. You will be notified by email when your passport is available for pickup or sent out for delivery.