US Visa Wait Times

The US Department of State (DOS) posts information on typical US visa wait times at US Embassies and US Consulates here. Applicants may check the status of a US visa application here.

The information below may be helpful to US visa applicants. For US visa appointment wait times, see DOS Visa Wait Times. Information on wait times pages may include:

• Typical wait times for visa interview appointments.
• Emergency appointment requests: Check wait times at the US Embassy or US Consulate where you plan to apply for a US visa. If you need an expedited interview appointment due to an emergent situation, visit the relevant US Embassy or Consulate Visa Section website. These sites have specific instructions about requests for  expedited interview appointments.
• The typical wait time for your US visa to be processed refers to the time it takes from decision to issue your visa until it’s ready for pick-up or delivery by courier.
• Waiting time estimates do not include administrative processing, which may affect some US visa applications. The Department usually resolves additional processing within 60 days. But some cases may take longer. Administrative processing times vary based on individual circumstances. To learn more, visit the US Department of State’s Administrative Processing webpage .

In addition, applicants should thoroughly review all information on the relevant Embassy or Consulate Visa Section website. Information there may include local procedures and instructions. Sites also include instructions on scheduling a visa interview appointment. They also explain additional procedures for students, exchange visitors and others who may need an earlier visa interview appointment.