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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.
Limited appointments are now available. Due to a high demand in applications, wait times may be longer than usual. Continue to monitor our appointment scheduling website for openings.
Visa services are available only at the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Cyprus located at Metochiou & Ploutarchou Streets. We do not provide routine visa services in the Turkish Cypriot-administered area.
Need assistance applying for a visa at U.S. Embassy Nicosia, Cyprus? Our navigator will guide you to information that you need, and help you contact us for assistance as well. Click the “Visa Navigator” button to begin.
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, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship or nationality.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, please 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.
The U.S. Embassy in Cyprus will be using a new visa appointment system from a new visa services provider starting on May 30, 2025. Through the new service, visa applicants will be able to obtain visa…
The U.S. Department of State has increased certain nonimmigrant visa application processing fees. Click here to learn more.
For nonimmigrant visas, you can go directly to the online application form DS-160; then proceed to the Official U.S. Department of State Visa Appointment Service to pay the (MRV) fee and schedule your interview.
For immigrant visas, which are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live and work permanently in the United States, please click here.
If you are unsure what type of visa you need, please use the Visa Wizard below.
Detailed instructions for applications for visas for official travel to the United States (visa categories A, G and NATO) or for diplomats for non-official travel (e.g. B1/B2 visas for tourism).
Information for foreign nationals traveling to the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2).
Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty Investor (E-2) visas are available for citizen of countries with which the United States maintains treaties of commerce and navigation, including Spain, who work for companies that trade or invest in the United States.
Complete information on applying for a Student, Exchange Visitor and Sponsored Exchange Visitor visa.
Crewmember (D) visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons working onboard commercial sea vessels or international airlines in the United States. C1 visas are for visitors transferring through the United States.
Applying for a nonimmigrant visa from out of town?
Diplomatic, Official & International Organization Visas
Detailed instructions for applications for visas for official travel to the United States (visa categories A, G and NATO) or for diplomats for non-official travel (e.g. B1/B2 visas for tourism).
Information for foreign nationals traveling to the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2).
Treaty Trader & Treaty Investor Visas
Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty Investor (E-2) visas are available for citizen of countries with which the United States maintains treaties of commerce and navigation, including Spain, who work for companies that trade or invest in the United States.
Students, Exchange Visitor & Sponsored Exchange Visas
Complete information on applying for a Student, Exchange Visitor and Sponsored Exchange Visitor visa.
Crewmember (D) visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons working onboard commercial sea vessels or international airlines in the United States. C1 visas are for visitors transferring through the United States.
Applying for a nonimmigrant visa from out of town?
The Interview Waiver Program (IWP) allows qualifying visa applicants to mail-in their visa applications without an appointment. To see if you qualify for this program, please click the button below.
The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements.
The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements.

This pamphlet informs you of your legal rights in the United States as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.
This pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights in the United States relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Click on the link below to view the most frequently asked visa questions.
Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers
This pamphlet informs you of your legal rights in the United States as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.
Rights and Protections for Immigrant Visa Applicants
This pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights in the United States relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Click on the link below to view the most frequently asked visa questions.
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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.
As your official guide, we’ll show you a diverse range of unique experiences that are all within your reach.
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