- If you are an early planner, consider yourself lucky. US Visa interview appointments are available free of charge for July 2024.
You just have to fill in the visa application Non Immigrant Visa Application form DS-160, upload your picture, pay the fee and book your appointment.
Individual & Family
Interview appointments are available for both individuals and families. To reduce processing times and improve the customer experience on the date of your interview, the US Consulate emphasizes that the DS-160 application form is complete and submitted online not earlier than 12 months. The DS-160 form number (barcode number beginning with AA) must be included in your profile and must match the DS-160 form number printed on your Appointment Confirmation Letter no later than 72 hours before your appointment. If the DS-160 form number that you present on the day of the interview does not match the DS-160 form number on your appointment letter, your appointment may be cancelled, and you will not be permitted into the Embassy /Consulate to continue your application. If you are turned away, you will be required to make a new appointment.
Interview Waivers
Effective January 1, 2024, consular adjudicators may waive the in-person interview requirement for certain applicants for any Non Immigrant Visa (NIV) classification who were previously interviewed by a consular officer and issued an NIV in any other classification and who are applying within 48 months of the most recent NIV’s expiration (unless the only previous visa was a B visa).