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Applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence or nationality. Visa application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. For more information, visit travel.state.gov.
All individuals applying for an A-3, C-3 (if a domestic worker), G-5, H1-B, H-3, H-4 dependent of H-1B and H-3, F, M, J, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, or U nonimmigrant visa are instructed to adjust the privacy setting on all social media accounts to “public” or “open” to facilitate vetting necessary to establish their identity and admissibility to the United States under U.S. law. More information is available at travel.state.gov.
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10998 on Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States, which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 1, 2026, the United States is suspending or limiting entry and visa issuance to nationals of 39 countries as well as individuals applying using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority. Applicants who are subject to Presidential Proclamation 10998 may still submit visa applications and attend scheduled interviews, but they may be ineligible for visa issuance or admission to the United States. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov.
Effective immediately, the Department of State has paused all visa issuances to diversity immigrant visa applicants. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov here.
Important Update on Waivers of the Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants: please click READ HERE to learn more about the criteria needed for eligibility for an interview waiver, with effect January 1, 2024.
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship or nationality.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, please visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.
Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States, but when planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.
For nonimmigrant visas, you can go directly to the online application for the DS-160; or for immigrant visas, directly to the USCIS site for the relevant forms. If you are unsure, please use the Visa Wizard below to help you determine your visa type.
A nonimmigrant visa is used by tourists, business people, students, or specialty workers who wish to stay for a particular period of time in the United States to accomplish specific purposes.
Officials in Foreign Governments and Immediate Family (A and C-3 visas), International Organizations & NATO (G visas), Government funded Exchange Program (with program numbers starting with G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-7 on Form DS-2019), and Foreign Government Diplomatic Passport holders applying for a nonimmigrant visa are exempt from paying visa application fees.
Applicants for nonimmigrant visas may check the status of their visa cases online by entering your interview location and your DS-160 barcode number.
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A nonimmigrant visa is used by tourists, business people, students, or specialty workers who wish to stay for a particular period of time in the United States to accomplish specific purposes.
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Officials in Foreign Governments and Immediate Family (A and C-3 visas), International Organizations & NATO (G visas), Government funded Exchange Program (with program numbers starting with G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-7 on Form DS-2019), and Foreign Government Diplomatic Passport holders applying for a nonimmigrant visa are exempt from paying visa application fees.
Applicants for nonimmigrant visas may check the status of their visa cases online by entering your interview location and your DS-160 barcode number.
U.S. citizens may sponsor their spouses, minor children, adult sons and daughters, parents, and siblings. U.S. lawful permanent residents may sponsor their spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters.
The K-1 visa permits a foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival.
Complete information on employment-based immigration.
For further information on Diversity Visa Program.
A U.S. lawful permanent resident (LPR) who has remained outside the United States for longer than one year (sometimes shorter for conditional residents) or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit must qualify for and obtain a new immigrant visa to re-enter the United States and resume permanent residence.
U.S. citizens may sponsor their spouses, minor children, adult sons and daughters, parents, and siblings. U.S. lawful permanent residents may sponsor their spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters.
The K-1 visa permits a foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival.
Returning Resident (SB-1 Visa)
A U.S. lawful permanent resident (LPR) who has remained outside the United States for longer than one year (sometimes shorter for conditional residents) or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit must qualify for and obtain a new immigrant visa to re-enter the United States and resume permanent residence.
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Travelers must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel and meet all requirements explained.
Travelers must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel on the Visa Waiver Program.
If you are looking for more information about the ESTA application process or to review the Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the Official ESTA Application Website.
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Travelers must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel and meet all requirements explained.
Travelers must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel on the Visa Waiver Program.
VWP/ESTA Frequently Asked Questions
If you are looking for more information about the ESTA application process or to review the Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the Official ESTA Application Website.
If your Green Card has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, you may be able to obtain a “Boarding Foil” to facilitate your return to the United States.
For Re-entry Permit and Replacement of Naturalization Certificate pick-up services.
Lost or Stolen Green Cards (Boarding Foil)
If your Green Card has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, you may be able to obtain a “Boarding Foil” to facilitate your return to the United States.
Re-entry Permit/ Replacement of Naturalization Certificate
For Re-entry Permit and Replacement of Naturalization Certificate pick-up services.
For information on how to file an I-130 Petition by U.S. citizen active-duty military service members in Korea.
U.S. Embassy may accept an I-130 petition in certain exceptional circumstances.
For information on how to file an I-360 petition for a spouse of a deceased U.S. citizen.
For information on how to file an I-130 Petition by U.S. citizen active-duty military service members in Korea.
I-130 Petition Under Exceptional Circumstances
U.S. Embassy may accept an I-130 petition in certain exceptional circumstances.
I-360 Petition for Widow(er) of a U.S. Citizen
For information on how to file an I-360 petition for a spouse of a deceased U.S. citizen.
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English and Korean speaking customer service agents are ready to assist you 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The call center is closed for U.S. and South Korean holidays.
English and Korean speaking customer service agents are ready to assist you 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The call center is closed for U.S. and South Korean holidays.
English and Korean speaking customer service agents are ready to assist you 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The call center is closed for U.S. and South Korean holidays.
The Embassy is closed for routine visa services on weekends and on both American and Korean holidays.
The Embassy is closed for routine visa services on weekends and on both American and Korean holidays.
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Our goal is to inspire people from around the world to discover all the exciting travel possibilities in the United States.

Browse 180 pages packed with beautiful photography, detailed location descriptions and real travel stories.

No matter your destination or travel style, create a personalized, day-by-day itinerary that’s just right for you.

Watch our videos to learn about the diverse destinations and exciting travel experiences, all within your reach.
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