Consulate general in karachi does not have walkin services. Sydney syd mlc centre, level 10 1929 martin place sydney nsw 2000. Please bear in mind that there is no express visa service. Cuban family reunification parole crfp program appointments. Additional documents are required of certain visa classes. Please check the information in this section if you want to apply for a visa at the consulate general of spain in sydney.
Please note that some missions in australia are using an online appointment booking system. If you need an emergency passport for immediate international travel or for reasons relating to immigration, please email the embassy or consulate nearest you, as indicated below. Please use the following links to make appointments at the melbourne consulate general. The consulate general sydney federal foreign office. Security personnel screen all visitors prior to entry. To make and cancel an appointment, please visit the u. 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 meet all requirements. The consulate general in sydney is the oldest american foreign service post in australia. Consulate auckland united states visa and passport. Embassy in canberra does not provide consular services. Embassy in canberra does not process visa applications. Us visa appointment uva premium service to apply for us visa.
We provide services to british nationals living in and. For instance, if you were born in japan but hold an abc countrys passport and are applying for a b1b2 visa, you will have to pay the b1b2 issuance fee for abc. In accordance with the existing agreements, australian citizens may enter. The ghana consulate australia will assist you with your travel plans. The department of state assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Applicants are advised to make an appointment for all routine services. You will not be admitted more than 15 minutes prior to the time. Complete and print a ds160 electronic visa application form.
Consulate in ho chi minh city will no longer accept applications for visa renewal by mail for nonimmigrant visas. Diplomatic mission to new zealand, is located in the citigroup centre in aucklands central business district. For questions about for example passports, id cards, consular certificates, visa etc send an email via the contact form. Due to the coronavirus the consular section is closed until further notice. Embassy complies with building capacity regulations. If you have already scheduled a visa interview appointment at the u. Please request an appointment only if you are able to attend. Schedule your us visa appointment with the us embassy after you have completed your ds160. Consulate general in sydney, upon receipt of your file from the national visa center nvc. Consular appointments all visitors to the consular section must have appointments.
Mission in mexico are 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. You will need to bring a printed copy of your appointment letter, your ds160 confirmation page, one recent photograph, your current and all old passports, and the original visa fee payment receipt. Not all visa applications can be completed on the day of the interview. You may request an expedited visa appointment if you are a citizen of a visa waiver program partner but have received notice that you are no longer eligible to travel to the united states under that program. Embassy, bangkok and consulate general, chiang mai do not. All immigrant visa applicants, regardless of age, require a medical examination prior to the issuance of a visa. As soon as you receive your appointment date, you must schedule a medical exam in. You must schedule an appointment for that interview, either online using this website or through the call center. This includes passport renewals for adults and minors, report of birth abroad and notaries. 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 scheduled appointment time. Service cant be provided by the consulate against a payment made to the high commission in canberra. If you have not yet scheduled an appointment for your visa interview, you may do so by clicking on either the nonimmigrant visa or immigrant visa button below. Attention the consulate general of france in sydney is only authorized to process visa applications for residents of australia, papua new guinea and solomon islands provided they hold visas valid for more than 3 months. Please note that these appointments are for urgent matters only due to limited resources.
Please note the consulate general of france in sydney only accepts debitcredit card payments. As of march 18, 2020, the united states embassy and consulate in nigeria is cancelling routine nonimmigrant visa appointments. Sydney syd mlc centre, level 10 1929 martin place sydney nsw 2000 acs appointment system instructions u. Enter the 10digit barcode number from the last page of your printed electronic visa application form into the barcode number field, and then click submit. Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the united. Individual donations to fight covid19 in the united states. Nonimmigrant visa appointments cannot be scheduled by email. Please see reciprocity by country in order to find out if you need to pay an issuance fee and how much it will be. The acs unit can assist with both routine and special citizen services. A visa entitles the holder to travel to the united states and apply for admission. Check the contact details of the netherlands consulate general in sydney. Scheduled appointments are automatically cancelled when an applicant fails to arrive within an hour of the appointed time. English, cantonese and mandarin speaking customer service agents are ready to assist you 9 a.
Obtaining an expedited nonimmigrant visa niv appointment. Bangladesh high commission in canberra and bangladesh consulate general in sydney are two separate entities. An appointment is compulsory please book your appointment here. As of march 24, 2020, the united states consulates in australia are further reducing routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. Visa service for foreign citizens travel to the united states. If more than three times you reschedule your appointment or fail to attend your appointment, you will be required to pay another visa application fee. This includes the mrv fee that needs to be paid the department of state. To make an appointment for a service at the embassy or consulate nearest you, please visit the state department website. Visa information service for australia website for complete information on the visa waiver program esta and applying for. Your travel must be imminent and you must be a citizen of, or recently traveled to, iraq, iran, sudan, and syria. The payment of the fee shall be made at least 03 working days prior to. Visas and green cards cannot be scheduled via the acs appointment system.
Please follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the u. Nonimmigrant visa appointments at embassy london or consulate. Consulate general in hong kong are handled on an appointment basis only. The documents listed below are required in support of all immigrant visa applications at the u. As of tuesday, march 17, 2020, the united states embassy in abu dhabi and the united states consulate general in dubai are cancelling routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. Consulate general in sydney if you reside in the act. Current appointment wait time in sydney current appointment availability. Special visa processing procedures pursuant to section 306. Date already passed or not yet open for appointments appointment date fully booked.
At the conclusion of the administrative processing period, the consular officer might conclude that an applicant is now qualified for the visa for which he or she applied. It is based on the nationality of the passport you currently hold and the category of visa you are applying for. Consulate general in dubai, please plan to attend your scheduled interview. Information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus. Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visas. If you missed your embassy consulate appointment or were informed to appear for a new interview. Please visit our global support services gss website for complete information on applying for a nonimmigrant. Embassy in the philippines is canceling all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa interviews scheduled through. Youve finished your application with interexchange, your paperwork has been mailed, its now time to schedule your visa appointment at the u. The district includes the states of new south wales and queensland and also includes norfolk island. Only the person applying for the visa will be admitted to the consulate, under no circumstances, will family members friends.
Consulates in sydney, melbourne and perth are 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. Only the individuals receiving services andor signing documents should schedule an appointment and appear. Consulate strives to keep the wait time for appointments as short as possible. About wait times calendar days refers to every day of the week, including days when embassies are closed such as weekends and holidays. You can complete your ds160 application and pay for your us visa interview with the embassy here.
What to expect when you attend the embassy for a nonimmigrant visa interview the policy regarding electronic items changed in april 2014. Consular services in australia are offered by the u. Schedule a category 2 appointment to have your interview at the embassy consulate. Only the person applying for the visa will be admitted to the consulate, under no circumstances, will family members friends lawyers be admitted to accompany or assist you. Capitalizing on visa demand to spur economic growth in the united states. Embassies and consulates have cancelled nonimmigrant and immigrant visa appointments in light of the covid19 virus. In case of an emergency you can call and you will be automatically transferred to the 247 contact center in the hague. Once you have created an account, please follow these steps. It is possible to have several services during the same visit to the consulate. For foreign citizens who want to live permanently in the united states. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the department or the u.
Although visa processing time is typically fifteen working days, processing time for specific cases may vary due to individual circumstances and other special requirements. It is your responsibility to schedule a medical exam with an approved physician before your visa interview appointment at the u. United states consulate general in auckland visa and passport services. Embassy in japan 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. The consulate general in sydney is the cener for legal and consular affairs for australia and the islands of papua new guinea, the solomon islands, vanuatu and nauru. It is possible to change an interview appointment up to two times from your profile.
Consulate general in curacao covers the consular district of the dutch caribbean which includes the islands of aruba, bonaire, curacao, saba, sint eustatius, and sint maarten. Applying for a visa to ghana is easy at the ghana consulate australia. Please do not make an appointment with the acs unit. English, cantonese and mandarin speaking customer service agents are ready to assist you 8 a.
Apply for a visa at the consulate general in sydney. Contact details level 8, 1 macquarie street sydney nsw 2000 monday to friday except public holidays. With regard to visa applications processed and approved by this consulate general we would like to inform that the italian government has decided to give the possibility to visa applicants who have obtained and not yet used the visa to change the travel dates considering the current extraordinary situation related to the spread of the. You have an immediate medical emergency for yourself, or for a child in your care. 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. Consulate on the date and time of your visa interview. Consulates general in perth and melbourne do not process immigrant and k visa applications.
We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. Government fact sheet on female genital mutilation or cutting fgmc. If you have previously been scheduled by nvc and could not attend your interview, please click here to reschedule your interview. Nonimmigrant visa appointments at embassy london or. Completing the visa application form and posting it to the consulate is the best way to get a ghana visa. If you are trying to make an appointment for a visa to visit the united states, please visit the visas section of our website. For additional information please choose the city where your visa interview will take place from the list of countries. You are at the official nonimmigrant temporary visa information and appointment website for the u. We will consider granting an emergency appointment only for the following. Consular offices serve the states or territories in which you reside. Looking to get your us visa at the us consulate sydney nsw, australia.
State department appointment system reduces wait time which enhances service, security, and ensures the u. All american citizen services acs appointments scheduled for march 27 and afterwards have been canceled. Consulates in sydney, melbourne and perth are responsible for providing visa services to those seeking to enter the united states for a temporary. Notary services offered by the us consulate in sydney, australia. How to book your visa interview at the embassy camp usa. Embassies and consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed for their k visa interview. Visa appointment wait times bureau of consular affairs us. Schedule an embassy consulate appointment by selecting a category 3 appointment. You will not be allowed to enter the consulate with batteryoperated or electronic devices.
We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible, but we are unable to provide a specific date at this time. Please find herein the instructions on setting up your us embassy appointment and completing the ds160 form for nonimmigrant visa applicants. Please bring a copy of your appointment letter to your interview. Contact details for consular section opening hours. Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the united states without a visa if they meet the. Applications without all of these items will not be accepted. The british consulate general in sydney represents the uk government in new south wales.
Persons arriving with these devices will be refused entry. Notarial and other services appointment please click the underline or hyperlink date below. Embassy and consulate websites will also explain any additional procedures for students, exchange visitors and those persons who need an earlier visa interview appointment. All applicants are processed as efficiently as possible and the u. Obtain general information on how to apply for a united states visa. Please note there is no hotline for the visa section. Consular notice routine nonimmigrant visa appointments. Appointment system for american citizen services u. We can accept applications for a consular report of. Nonimmigrant visa applicants are encouraged to apply at least three. Manila the united states embassy in the philippines announced sunday that all appointments for visa interviews will now be cancelled until may 30, and not may 4 as initially announced, following the extension of the enhanced community quarantine in select areas in the country. For travel to the united states on a temporary basis, including tourism, temporary employment, study and exchange. Due to resource constraints, we will not respond to such inquiries. The consulate general in amsterdam 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.
Most immigrant visa applicants are scheduled for their interview by the national visa center nvc. Please attend the nvcscheduled appointment in order to avoid delays in processing your case. Each applicant requiring a service at the consulate must have a separate appointment. 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. The legal and consular section of the consulate general sydney has partially reopened to the public offering a limited number of appointments, in addition to emergency services. The american citizen services unit is located on the first floor of the consulate, which does. Jan 02, 2019 please check the information in this section if you want to apply for a visa at the consulate general of spain in sydney. Visa information service for australia website for complete information on the visa waiver program esta and. For emergencies, you are required to call us at 9225275000 before visiting the consulate. The officer may also conclude that the applicant remains ineligible for a visa.
Nonimmigrant visa appointments are available online or through the call center only. Starting in 2012 appointments are now required for all routine american citizen services. Embassy in tokyo and consulates in japan have suspended all routine appointments for passports and notarial services. A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the united states generally must first obtain a u. Visa appointment wait times advance travel planning and early visa application are important. Applicants arriving thereafter will be required to make a new appointment via our website. For victoria, south australia, tasmania or the northern territory. Most applicants applying for a nonimmigrant visa are temporary visitors coming to the united states.
You must create an account at the following web address. The first american consul was appointed in 1836, providing for more than 180 years of diplomatic relations between our two great nations. An immigration official at the port of entry determines the visa holders eligibility for admission into the united states. Pakistan is a preferred source of manufactured products, information technology and other services. This embassy offers notary services to all us passport holders and foreign nationals on the provision they are using the documents within the united states. Any individuals with pending consular appointments who 1 were physically present within the peoples republic of china, excluding the special administrative regions of hong kong and macau, within the last 14 days, 2.