Visa Services

IMMPORTANT INFORMATION As per November 1, 2006, all visa applicants must submit visa applications using the on-line DS-156 Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF). Handwritten or typed applications will no longer be accepted. This timesaving tool will speed processing of your application and decrease wait-time at the Embassy. Make your appointment today by visiting how to apply page. Have you Forgotten to Turn in Your I-94 Departure Card?

General Information

What is a visa?

A visa is permission to apply to enter the United States. A visa is issued by a U.S. Embassy or Consulate and entitles the holder to travel to the United States and apply for admission. A Consular Officer decides whether an applicant is qualified for a visa. Citizens of certain countries may be able to travel without a visa on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) if they meet certain conditions. The visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to a port-of-entry in the United States, such as an international airport, seaport or land border crossing. At the port-of-entry, an officer of the Department of Homeland Security decides whether to allow the applicant to enter and how long he/she may stay. For more information on visas please visit the Consular Affairs website http://travel.state.gov/

Non-Immigrant Visa Types

• Business, Tourist, Visitors and Medical

• Student Visas (F and M)

• Exchange Visitors (J)

• Temporary Workers

• Temporary Religious Workers

• Treaty Traders and Treaty Investors

• Foreign Media