How do I schedule a US visa appointment?
Schedule a US visa appointment by completing the DS-160 form, paying the 185 USD fee, and booking your interview through ustraveldocs.com or your country's official US visa portal.
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Scheduling a US visa appointment - step by step
Step 1: Complete the DS-160 form
Fill out the DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application form on the official Consular Electronic Application Center website (ceac.state.gov). Save your application ID and print the confirmation page with the barcode - you will need it at every later step.
Step 2: Pay the visa application fee
Pay the 185 USD non-immigrant visa application fee through the visa portal for your country. The fee is non-refundable, even if your application is denied or you cancel your appointment.
Step 3: Create a profile on the US visa portal
Visit ustraveldocs.com or the appropriate visa appointment portal for your country (such as ais.usvisa-info.com). Create a new profile, link your DS-160 confirmation number, and confirm your fee payment.
Step 4: Schedule your interview
Select an available appointment slot at a US embassy or consulate in your country of nationality or residence. travel.state.gov says you should apply there, and you need to for an interview waiver. If biometrics are required separately, you may need to attend a Visa Application Center appointment first, before your interview.
Step 5: Prepare your documents
Bring your passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay), DS-160 confirmation page, fee receipt, photo, and supporting documents proving your travel purpose, financial means, and ties to your home country.
Where to schedule your appointment
For most countries, US visa appointments are scheduled through ustraveldocs.com. Some countries use ais.usvisa-info.com. Always start at travel.state.gov and follow the link to the embassy in your country to make sure you are using the correct portal.
Wait times and rescheduling
Use the wait time tool on travel.state.gov to estimate your interview wait. If your appointment is far out and you need to travel sooner, you can request expedited processing for emergencies, urgent business, or medical reasons.
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Schedule a US visa appointment - FAQ
Complete the DS-160 form on ceac.state.gov and save the confirmation number, then pay the application fee and create a profile on the official appointment portal for your country, linked from the US embassy website. Choose a slot at the embassy or consulate where you live. Some posts also need a separate fingerprint appointment at a visa application centre before the interview.
It changes all the time and differs by city, season and visa category, from a few weeks to several months. Check the official wait time tool on travel.state.gov for the embassy where you will apply. If you have an urgent reason to travel, such as a medical emergency, you can ask the embassy for an expedited appointment.
The DS-160 is the online application form for US visitor visas and most other temporary visas. You fill it in on the Consular Electronic Application Center site, ceac.state.gov, and upload your photo there. Print the confirmation page with the barcode, because you need its number to book your appointment and must bring the page to your interview.
There is no separate charge for the appointment itself: you pay the visa application fee, which is USD 185 for a B1/B2 tourist or business visa. You pay it before booking, through the portal for your country. The fee is non-refundable, even if your visa is refused or you cancel your appointment.
Usually not. The US State Department says visitor visa applicants should book their interview at the embassy or consulate in their country of nationality or residence, and must be able to prove residence if they apply where they live. Applying elsewhere is possible in some cases but makes it harder to qualify, and interview waivers are not available.