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Applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence or nationality. Visa application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. For more information, visit travel.state.gov.
All individuals applying for an A-3, C-3 (if a domestic worker), G-5, H1-B, H-3, H-4 dependent of H-1B and H-3, F, M, J, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, or U nonimmigrant visa are instructed to adjust the privacy setting on all social media accounts to “public” or “open” to facilitate vetting necessary to establish their identity and admissibility to the United States under U.S. law. More information is available at travel.state.gov.
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10998 on Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States, which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 1, 2026, the United States is suspending or limiting entry and visa issuance to nationals of 39 countries as well as individuals applying using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority. Applicants who are subject to Presidential Proclamation 10998 may still submit visa applications and attend scheduled interviews, but they may be ineligible for visa issuance or admission to the United States. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov.
Effective immediately, the Department of State has paused all visa issuances to diversity immigrant visa applicants. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov here.
View visa wait times for residents and citizens of Bahrain, as well as nonresident applicants.
All receipts for payment of Machine-Readable Visa (MRV) fees issued before October 1, 2022, will expire September 30, 2023. There will be no extensions of fee validity. Applicants must schedule an appointment or submit an interview waiver application before September 30, 2023 to avoid paying a new fee. Please note that the interview itself does not need to take place before September 30, 2023, but an interview appointment needs to be made in the system, even if it is scheduled months into the future. Furthermore, applicants using MRV fees paid before October 1, 2022 to book an appointment are cautioned not to attempt to change their appointment dates on or after October 1, 2023. Doing so will result in forfeiture of both the original appointment slot and the MRV fee receipt. The applicant will be required to pay a new fee and submit a new application package.
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, which is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The Visa section of this website is about U.S. visas for foreign citizens and nationals to travel to the United States.
Visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.
Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States. When planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.
For short-term visits to the United States (for tourism, business, education, and more), you can go directly to the online application (form DS-160). For immigrant visas, which are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live and work permanently in the United States, you can visit the U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services site for the relevant forms. If you are unsure what type of visa you need, please use the Visa Wizard below.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues Permanent Resident Cards (I-551) to immigrants who are legally admitted to reside in the United States. Permanent Resident Cards (commonly known as “Green Cards”) can only be issued or replaced in the United States and cannot be obtained overseas.
If you plan to stay outside of the United States for more than one year but less than two years in duration, a re-entry permit is needed for readmission. You must be physically present in the United States when you file the application (Form I-131 ). A re-entry permit may be sent to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad for you to pick up, if you request it when you file your application. Departure from the United States before a decision is made on a re-entry permit application does not affect the application.
The U.S. Embassy Manama, Bahrain does not accept I-407 forms/Green Cards locally. You are required to fill the form I-407, Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status and mail the completed signed form with your Green Card/Legal Permanent Resident Card and other related documents, if any, to the USCIS office nearest to your residence. You may also submit Form I-407 to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at a U.S. port of entry.
Boarding Foil-Lost or Stolen Green Cards
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues Permanent Resident Cards (I-551) to immigrants who are legally admitted to reside in the United States. Permanent Resident Cards (commonly known as “Green Cards”) can only be issued or replaced in the United States and cannot be obtained overseas.
If you plan to stay outside of the United States for more than one year but less than two years in duration, a re-entry permit is needed for readmission. You must be physically present in the United States when you file the application (Form I-131 ). A re-entry permit may be sent to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad for you to pick up, if you request it when you file your application. Departure from the United States before a decision is made on a re-entry permit application does not affect the application.
Abandoning Lawful Permanent Resident Status (I-407)
The U.S. Embassy Manama, Bahrain does not accept I-407 forms/Green Cards locally. You are required to fill the form I-407, Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status and mail the completed signed form with your Green Card/Legal Permanent Resident Card and other related documents, if any, to the USCIS office nearest to your residence. You may also submit Form I-407 to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at a U.S. port of entry.
The pamphlet linked below informs you of your rights as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.
The pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
The B-1 Personal/Domestic Employee classification refers to an applicant who is a personal or domestic employee who will accompany or follow to join either: 1) a U.S. citizen, either temporarily or on orders to reside in the United States, or 2) a Foreign National employer who will enter the United States under certain nonimmigrant visa categories.
Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers
The pamphlet linked below informs you of your rights as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.
Rights and Protections for Immigrant Visa Applicants
The pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
B-1 Visas for Domestic Employees
The B-1 Personal/Domestic Employee classification refers to an applicant who is a personal or domestic employee who will accompany or follow to join either: 1) a U.S. citizen, either temporarily or on orders to reside in the United States, or 2) a Foreign National employer who will enter the United States under certain nonimmigrant visa categories.
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Our goal is to inspire people from around the world to discover all the exciting travel possibilities in the United States.

Browse 180 pages packed with beautiful photography, detailed location descriptions and real travel stories.

No matter your destination or travel style, create a personalized, day-by-day itinerary that’s just right for you.

Watch our videos to learn about the diverse destinations and exciting travel experiences, all within your reach.
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