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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.

Visa Assistance

Need help with a U.S. visa? Use our Visa Navigator for quick answers to common questions or to request assistance.

Important Notice: Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Fee Increases

Effective June 17, 2023, the application fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B-1/B-2) and other non-petition-based nonimmigrant visas, such as student and exchange visitor visas, increased from $160 to $185.  The application fee for certain petition-based nonimmigrant visas for temporary workers (H, L, O, P, Q, and R categories) increases from $190 to $205.  The fee for treaty traders, treaty investors, and treaty applicants in a specialty occupation (E category) increased from $205 to $315.

Applicants who have already paid a visa application fee that is currently valid and non-expired, but who have not yet appeared for their visa interview or are waiting for their case to be processed, will not be charged any additional fees.

Visit Travel.State.gov for more information.

What is a Visa?

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).  If you are a citizen of a Visa Waiver Program partner but have received notice that you are no longer eligible to travel to the United States under that program, you should apply for a nonimmigrant visa well in advance of your desired travel.  If your travel is imminent, you may request an expedited visa appointment.  Please include in your request the date and purpose of your travel, as well as information from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection message you received regarding your ESTA status.

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.

 

What Type of Visa Do You Need?

Nonimmigrant visas are for foreign nationals wishing to enter the United States on a temporary basis – for tourism, medical treatment, business, temporary work, study, or other similar reasons.  Visit the Official Visa Information and Appointment System website for information on how to apply.

Immigrant visas are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live permanently in the United States.  Visit Travel.State.gov to learn about the Immigrant Visa Process.

If you are unsure what type of visa you need, please use the Visa Wizard below.

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