Please have your DS-160 confirmation number available. To schedule an appointment for a non-immigrant visa (NIV) interview, please go to the NIV Appointment System.
If you do choose to bring a letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support to your interview, please remember that it is not one of the factors that we use in determining whether to issue or deny a nonimmigrant tourist visa. A letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support is not needed to apply for a nonimmigrant tourist visa. Note: Visa applicants must qualify on the basis of the applicant’s residence and ties abroad, rather than assurances from U.S. Your ability to pay all costs of the trip.Your intent to depart the United States after your trip and/or.For example, additional requested documents may include evidence of: Please check the Reciprocity Fee Schedule and plan accordingly for your visit.Īdditional documents may be requested to establish if you are qualified for the visa.
Applicants whose visas are approved may be required to pay an additional reciprocity fee. We do not accept credit cards for payment. We request the exact payment amount for the interview, either in KGS or USD (crisp and unmarked), but not both. A 5 cm x 5 cm color photo not older than 6 months.Your DS-160 confirmation page and appointment confirmation page.Valid international passport, with at least 6 months of validity from the date of your planned travel AND at least one blank visa page.The following items are required for your visa interview: Travel for the purpose of attending weddings and graduation ceremonies, assisting pregnant relatives, participating in an annual business/academic/professional conferences, or enjoying last-minute tourism does not qualify for an expedited appointment.Īll applicants who wish to have an expedited appointment are required first to fill out an electronic application form DS-160 and follow the directions for requesting an expedited appointment here. The Consular Section strongly advises you to purchase tickets or book reservations only after you have received your nonimmigrant visa.Įxpedited appointments are offered on a limited basis, primarily for medical and humanitarian emergencies. All applicants are encouraged to apply for visas well in advance of planned travel to the United States. The Consular Section is not able to issue visas on the day of the interview. Minor errors may be corrected on the day of the appointment, but if you notice a major error or have an update to your application (recent marriage, change in travel plans), please complete a new DS-160 form and bring the updated confirmation page with you to your appointment. Complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160įill out the DS-160 Electronic Application Form.Īll visa applicants must CAREFULLY check information entered on their DS-160 visa application form. If your passport does not meet both of these criteria, please apply for a new passport before making your visa appointment. Your passport must have at least one blank visa page.if you plan to go to the United States for one month in March, your passport must be valid at least through October). For nationals of the Kyrgyz Republic, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in the United States (e.g.