Earliest Available Appointment / Visa Processing Times

Visa Processing

Remember, apply early! Here's why: Though the visa processing time is typically 1 day, the processing time of a specific case may vary due to individual circumstances and other special requirements. When you apply for a visa, you will be checked against available records of people who are ineligible for visas or those whose applications require additional review by U.S. agencies before a visa can be issued. If your name or a close variation indicates that a further investigation of your application is needed, your visa application will require additional processing time--this can take several weeks. In these cases, the U.S. Embassy will work to minimize its impact on your travel.

Typical Visa Processing Time

Interview scheduling

All applicants are processed as efficiently as possible and the U.S.Embassy strives to keep the wait time for interview bookings as short as possible. Please try not to wait until the last minute to book your interview-you may not be able to obtain your preferred date and time.

Earliest Available Interview Date