Visa appointment wait times united states department of. To book an appointment click here acs offers the following regularly scheduled services. Please book a passport or notarial appointment through our appointment website. Embassy, bangkok and consulate general, chiang mai do not. Please consider waiting to apply for routine services until we resume normal operations. Appointments are mandatory for all routine visits to the us embassy. For travel to the united states on a temporary basis, including tourism, temporary employment, study and exchange. Consular appointments all visitors to the consular section must have appointments.
You will receive a confirmation via email immediately. State department appointment system reduces wait time which enhances service, security, and ensures the u. Please choose whichever location is most convenient for you, whether deciding based upon proximity or appointment availability. If your visa is approved you will pick up your passport at the document delivery center.
The consular section is committed to fast and courteous communication. A letter from the corresponding company in the united states and from the ghanaian company attesting to the urgency of the planned visit. Complete and print a ds160 electronic visa application form. Please immediately report a lost or stolen passport to the consular section. Netherlands embassy in accra ghana netherlandsandyou.
Only the individuals receiving services andor signing documents should schedule an appointment and appear. Applicants for visas in the pretoria area should apply at the u. You will need to bring a printed copy of your appointment letter, your form ds160 confirmation page, and two photographs taken within the last six months, your current and all old passports, and the original visa fee payment receipt. Please make sure that you book a visa appointment in the correct category visa appointment not german passport and idcard. Please visit our global support services gss website for complete information on applying for a. Nonimmigrant visa appointments cannot be scheduled by email. Consulate johannesburg processes applications for immigrant visas to the u. We are the official partner of the embassy of italyconsulate general of italy. To schedule a nonimmigrant visa appointment, you must have the following information and documents available. Citizens with emergencies, please call 09461 4000, prompt 0. Book an interview appointment federal foreign office.
Consulate in paris the instructions below are for passport appointments in paris. The visitor visa is a nonimmigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the united states temporarily for business b1, for pleasure b2, or a combination of both b1b2 purposes. If you need more than one type of service, you must make separate appointments for each service. Embassy on the date and time of your visa interview. Vfs global will only collect your personal information for the sole purpose of scheduling an. Generally all applicants for visas must book an appointment through the online appointment system of the german embassy i. Each applicant requiring a service at the embassy must have a separate appointment. Important note for current and future visa applicants out of an abundance of caution, and in keeping with the government of ghana s efforts to prevent and contain the spread of coronavirus covid19, the u. Embassy and consulate websites will also explain any additional procedures for students, exchange visitors and those persons who need an earlier visa interview appointment.
Nonimmigrant visa appointments are available online or through the call center only. Visa information service at or by calling 233263011685. Schedule an interview appointment once you have completed the above steps, schedule your interview appointment online. For foreign citizens who want to live permanently in the united states. That said, the earlier you book your appointment, the more likely you are to be able to get the interview date and time you want. Please read instructions carefully before continuing. The online appointment calendar shows times for all consular services, therefore, please make sure you schedule your appointment for the. In case of notarial services you may schedule multiple notaries. Be sure to check the schedule my appointment page for the necessary documentation needed for your appointment. Please ensure that you arrive at the embassy at the appointed time, otherwise we may be required to cancel your appointment. If you missed your embassyconsulate appointment or were informed to appear for a new interview.
Embassy in pretoria does not provide any visa services. Embassy accra in ghana is temporarily suspending routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments, effective march 17, 2020. Contact details for consular section opening hours. You must submit your completed ds160 online application form before scheduling your interview appointment. Consulate general in karachi does not have walkin services. Most visa applicants must have an interview with a u. Due to resource constraints, we will not respond to such inquiries. Please note that you wont be admitted more than 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. As of march 1, all nonimmigrant visa applicants must schedule appointments through the u. Please be aware of the following when scheduling appointments. The details cannot be modified once saved and you may have to cancel appointment if. Click on the schedule appointment button below to select an available date and time for an appointment. Supports womens economic development with new shea processing center and warehouse. Please select the country and city of the consulate or embassy where you wish to schedule an appointment from the lists below.
You must schedule an appointment for that interview, either online using this website or through the call center. Enjoy a faster, more convenient and more luxurious application. It is your responsibility to schedule a medical exam with one of the doctors listed below before your visa interview appointment at the u. Entry of aliens who were present in china, excluding the special administrative regions of hong kong and macau, within 14 days prior to their. About wait times calendar days refers to every day of the week, including days when embassies are closed such as weekends and holidays. Please book your appointment online through appointment system for u. A contact centre agent will be available to assist you in scheduling, rescheduling or cancelling an appointment. Effective april 8, we have limited ability to offer routine passport and citizenship services overseas. Passports and citizen services appointments for immigrant visa services appointments for nonimmigrant visa services please arrive at the consular entrance on kokkali street at your. Embassy in accra is responsible for providing visa services to those seeking to enter the united states for a temporary period and for those wishing to take up indefinite or permanent residence in the united states. That said, the earlier you book your appointment, the more likely you are to. Embassy strives to keep the wait time for appointments as short as possible. Applicants are advised to make an appointment for all routine services.
Because of public health measures to prevent the spread of covid19, the u. Citizens with emergencies, please call 22 61 54 70. We require an appointment for all routine services except emergencies. If there are no appointments available, please try back another time. The american citizen services acs section of the u. The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under u. Each family member seeking a service related to passport services, reports of birth abroad or notarial services should make an individual online appointment. Please request an appointment only if you are able to attend. S department of state is limiting its passport operations worldwide. You must schedule an appointment for that interview. In order to minimize wait time and provide better service, the american citizen services section of the american consulate general in durban operates by appointment only. Before you come to your appointment, please make sure to visit the related passport, report of birth abroad and notarial services pages read the instructions and bring in the necessary. Please do not make an appointment with the acs unit. If you book an appointment in the wrong category, your booking cannot be considered and will be deleted without further notice.
When your online application is completed, contact vfs in order to book an appointment for an interview at the french embassy. Security personnel screen all visitors prior to entry. Online appointment system for passport services requiring a personal appearance at the u. There is no charge for making or canceling an appointment. On march 1, 2011, the us embassy in accra will transition to a new nonimmigrant visitor visa appointment service.
Nonimmigrant visa appointments at embassy london or. Passports, consular reports of birth abroad crba, additional pages for u. Embassy or consulate on the new date and time of your visa interview. Schedule an embassyconsulate appointment by selecting a category 3 appointment. You may bring only one small 35cm x 30cm x 20cm bag into the waiting room area. If you wish to schedule an appointment via phone, you can do so by calling the helpline number. For a list of consulates or embassies, please refer to the embassy. All applicants are processed as efficiently as possible and the u. Appointment system for american citizen services u. Please select the service you require, follow all instructions, and make an appointment if necessary. You are at the official nonimmigrant temporary visa information and appointment website for the u. Customers with an emergency requiring immediate attention loststolen passport or immediate travel may be admitted during our regular opening hours without an appointment.
The letter must describe the nature of the business and the loss if an expedited appointment is not available. Schedule a category 2 appointment to have your interview at the embassy consulate. An appointment is required for all passport applications, consular reports of. Please note that only persons with a governmentissued form of photo identification will be admitted. Mission in germany are welcome to apply at any of the visaprocessing posts. The visa waiver program vwp allows citizens of participating countries to travel to the united states without a visa for stays of 90 days or less, when they. Embassy in accra is responsible for providing visa services to those seeking to enter the united states for a temporary period. We recognize this has been a challenging period for many of our fellow americans, particularly those of you seeking to depart ghana after the closure of the. You can book an appointment online, on francevisas page whom should i contact. Service fee will be required by vfs 11 to be paid in ghana cedi.
Individuals may only request an expedited visa appointment for urgent. New restrictions on travel to the united states for non u. Following is a list of the services that are provided with a link to the information. Dhl ghana limited head office no 3 north ridge crescent north ridge accra ghana. Applicants are required to recheck all the details of passport name, passport number, date of birth, passport issue date, passport expiry date before confirming appointment. All customers are required to make an online appointment for routine american citizen services unit including.
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