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Find links to information on how to apply for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa, as well as how to pay visa fees, schedule appointments, and provide required documents.
Sign in or Create an Account | Official U.S. Department of State Visa Appointment Service | Canada | English. Important Information For Visa Applicants. Please review the information below before scheduling or attending a visa-related appointment. Important Announcement on Waivers of the Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas.
Scheduling an Appointment. Most immigrant Visa applicants are scheduled for their interview by the National Visa Center (NVC). Please attend the NVC-scheduled appointment in order to avoid delays in processing your case.
Entering the U.S. This section contains detailed information for people interested in traveling to the United States. In Canada, the U.S. Government issues visas from its Embassy and six consulates located throughout the country.
Obtain general information on how to apply for a United States visa. Pay the required visa application fees. Submit your visa application to a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Visa Appointment Wait Times. Advance travel planning and early visa application are important. If you plan to apply for a nonimmigrant visa to come to the United States as a temporary visitor, please review the current wait time for an interview using the tool below.
How to apply for your nonimmigrant visa for travel to the United States. What documents, photos and information you need to apply for your visa. How to access visa application forms and instructions. How to pay your visa application fee. Schedule your interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate General.
The customer service center CANNOT help you with the following: Determine the required visa for your purpose of travel. Complete or assist with the completion of the visa application DS-160 form or DS-260 form. Determine eligibility to travel without a visa on the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA).
Find information on the current appointment wait time, by visa category, at a selected Embassy or Consulate.
Travelers with imminent travel may request an expedited visa appointment. To request an expedited visa appointment, first schedule a regular visa appointment on the closest available date. Then sign-in to your account, click ‘Continue’, select ‘Request Expedite’ and follow the instructions.
