Department of State Visa Wait Times
Advance travel planning and early
visa application are important, since visa applications are subject to a
greater degree of scrutiny than in the past. If you plan to apply for a
nonimmigrant visa to come to the United States, we know you’d like to estimate
how long you will have to wait to get an interview appointment to apply for a
visa. See our “Visa Wait Times for Interview Appointment” information below.
It is important to thoroughly review all information on the specific Embassy's
Consular Section website for local procedures and instructions, such as how
to make an interview appointment. Consular Websites will also explain any
additional procedures for students, exchange visitors and those persons who need
an earlier visa interview appointment.
You'll also want to know how long it will take for your nonimmigrant visa to
be processed at the Consular Section, after a decision is made by a Consular
Officer to issue the visa, and the visa is available for pick-up by you or the
courier at the embassy. See the “Wait Times for a Nonimmigrant Visa to be
Processed” information, which does not include time required for
administrative processing. Some visa applications require additional
administrative processing, which requires some additional time. Most
administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of application. Applicants
are advised when they apply. When administrative processing is required, the
timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case. Therefore,
before making inquiries about status of administrative processing, applicants or
their representatives will need to wait at least 90 days from the date of
interview or submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later.
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