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If you are applying for a visa for the first time, or are applying to renew a visa, you are required to take the same steps. Step One: Complete the online DS-160 and print the confirmation page for each person applying for a visa, regardless of age. Answer the questions to the best of your ability; we cannot assist you in completing the form.
- Where to Apply
If you are in the United Kingdom, you may schedule an...
- Required Documents
In addition, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)...
- The Interview
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- Nonimmigrant Visa FAQS
Contact us through our Visa Navigator. Visit our general...
- Processing Times & Return of Passport
If a visa application is approved during a visa interview,...
- Overview
Beginning November 29, 2016, Chinese passport holders with...
- Visa Waiver Program (Vwp)
Travelers seeking to enter the United States for business or...
- Ineligibilities & Waivers Including Arrests, Cautions & Convictions
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) establishes the...
- Where to Apply
Visa Appointment Service telephone call center. The call center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (local time; EST in the United States). It is closed on all U.K. and U.S. holidays. Callers within the United Kingdom should dial 020-3608-6998. Callers from the United States should dial 170-3543-9334.
- 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).
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both ...
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to travel to the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa. Visas are placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship. Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the ...
Nonimmigrant visas allow people to visit the United States for short periods and for specific purposes. If you want to move here permanently, please see the information below on immigrant visas. A foreign national traveling to the United States for tourism needs a visitor visa (B-2) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program.
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Travelers that qualify for the United States Visa Waiver Program must obtain authorization to enter the United States using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta. Travelers whose ESTA applications are rejected and still wish to travel to the United States, will need to complete a Nonimmigrant ...
