This page contains information about the consular section to better serve you. For a list of consulates or embassies, please refer to the embassy. Nonimmigrant visa appointments are available online or through the call center only. The embassy in nairobi was established december 12, 1963kenyas independence daywith laurence c. Embassy in bogota has a specific policy for accepting treaty trader e1 and treaty investor e2 visa application requests from applicants who do not demonstrate legal and physical presence in colombia for a minimum of one year prior to their e visa application. To schedule a nonimmigrant visa appointment, you must have the following information and documents available. It is important that applicants apply early, since appointments. In order to assist users who are looking to schedule an appointment at their nearest us embassy, weve created a list of us government sites that. Please schedule a separate appointment for each applicant and for each service after you have completely read the information on our website related to the public service you need. State department appointment system reduces wait time which enhances service, security, and ensures the u.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to enter the united states without a visa if they meet the requirements for the u. Luckily, i hired visausanow to assist us, and definitely plan to hire them again for our trip next year. In general, a citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the united states must first obtain a u. The department of state also strives to achieve equal employment. This section provides information on specific consular services available to u. Please select the country and city of the consulate or embassy where you wish to schedule an appointment from the lists below. Once you have booked your appointment, please contact us through our contact form to provide the full names of your witnesses and the date of your appointment. List of ambassadors of the united states to kenya wikipedia. Citizens should bring identification, preferably a u. All visitors to the embassy are required to undergo a security check. A passport valid for travel to the united states with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the united states unless countryspecific agreements provide exemptions. For embassy relevant questions including passport, visa issues and visa documents, please make sure to select the the embassy. If more than one person is included in your passport, each person desiring a visa must submit an application.
Please visit our global support services gss website for complete information on applying for a. Visa appointment wait times advance travel planning and early visa application are important. If you already filled out your ds 160 application form for a particular embassy consulate and subsequently decide to schedule an appointment at a different location, we strongly suggest that you fill out a new ds 160 form for the appropriate consulate in. Please visit our global support services gss website for complete information on applying for a nonimmigrant u. The embassy opened in central nairobi on 2 march 1964, when the united states established diplomatic relations with kenya. Please make sure to print the email and bring it to your appointment. Each family member seeking a service related to passport services, reports of birth abroad or notarial services should make an individual online appointment.
You can also learn how to pay the required visa application fee, and book an interview appointment at the u. The united states is leading the humanitarian and health assistance response to covid19 suspension of commercial flights in haiti statement from administrator mark green on the designation of john barsa as acting usaid administrator. Embassy for your appointment carrying any of the following items. The mission of the united states embassy is to advance the interests of the united states, and to serve and protect u.
Us visa interview waiting time for kenyans increased to 30. Embassy of switzerland rosslyn green estate rosslyn green drive, off red hill road nairobi. Continue reading below to find out more about the process of us visa appointment booking kenya. Please read instructions carefully before continuing.
Citizens of qualified countries may be also able to visit the u. The barcode number on the form ds160 confirmation page is required in order to book your interview. Embassy strives to keep the wait time for appointments as short as possible. Kenyan ministry of health announced one confirmed case of covid19 in nairobi.
Mission in haiti provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. Appointment scheduling once you have booked your appointment, you will receive a confirmation email of your appointment. As of march 16, 2020, the united states embassy in nairobi, kenya is cancelling routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. Embassy, bangkok and consulate general, chiang mai do not have sufficient waiting areas to. Obtaining an expedited nonimmigrant visa niv appointment. Embassy in london, please also see our appointment guide pdf 316 kb. Please note that only the payment options sofort and debit card will. Department of state visa appointment service non immigrant visa home language english. How to schedule usa nonimmigrant visa appointment youtube. Embassy is not aware of any flights from haiti to the united states after april 09 or if any flights will be authorized in the future. Nonimmigrant visa appointments at embassy london or. Eritrean tigrinya speaking nonimmigrant visa applicants may apply at u.
Please note that appointment availability for nonresidents in colombia. Nonimmigrant visa appointments are available online or through the call center only online booking. If you need a full overview of the us embassy appointment procedure have a look here. After you submit your application, you can move on to the next steps, such as signing up for an interview.
Powered by yatri the official visa information and appointment system for the embassy of the united states in kenya. If you are traveling within the next 10 business days you must schedule an appointment at the embassy to apply for an emergency limitedvalidity passport in person. Poland embassy in nairobi, kenya, poland visa nairobi, poland. You must schedule an appointment for that interview, either online using this website or through the call center. Embassy in portauprince 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. United states government to reduce malnutrition in northern kenya. Box 30180, 00100 nairobi, kenia street ludwig krapf house, riverside drive 1, nairobi important notice. Eric kneedler began his assignment as the counselor for political affairs at u. Citizens services at the united states embassy in haiti. In case of notarial services you may schedule multiple notaries for only one appointment. Please choose whichever location is most convenient for you, whether deciding based upon proximity or appointment availability. Embassy 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. Find address, phone number, email, fax, direction for consulate all over the world and visa services such as types of visa, visa validity, online visa, passport services.
You must provide evidence to prove the urgency of your request. Nonimmigrant visa appointments at embassy london or consulate. For embassy relevant questions including passport, visa issues and visa documents, please make sure to select the the embassy below. Due to the us embassy delays, we strongly recommend that you schedule your appointment at the us embassy as soon as we have provided you with your ds number. If you dont bring the right forms to your visa interview you could be asked to leave and make a new appointment. Embassy in portauprince continues to work diligently to assist u. Selecting a different box when you require crba services may result in our staff requiring you to schedule a new appointment. Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the united states must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant. A career member of the foreign service with 20 years of experience, he has served in hong kong, mauritius, the state departments operations center, the bureau of european affairs, indonesia, thailand, and the philippines. You will be allowed to check one cell phone at the embassy gate but the us embassy and the embassy guards are not liable for any loss or damage to your cell phone while it is checked. There are no parking facilities at the embassy for customers of the consulate and visa section.
The embassy section assists both poland nationals looking to apply for a visa to enter the kenya as well as foreigners seeking information on entering the poland. Please follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the u. Normally a kenyan citizen who wants to travel or start a life in the united states must book a visa appointment in the us embassy. All applicants are processed as efficiently as possible and the u. What to expect when you attend the embassy for a nonimmigrant visa interview the policy regarding electronic items changed in april 2014.
Embassy in haiti continues to work closely with the state department repatriation task force to assist u. If your identification is lost or stolen, bring a photocopy if possible. All applicants, including children, must book an appointment. Mission in germany are welcome to apply at any of the visaprocessing posts. The visitor visa is a nonimmigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the united states temporarily for business b1, for pleasure b2, or a combination of both b1b2 purposes. Complete information on schedules, pricing and how to book are available at. Electronic items, including cell phones, cameras, beepers, and pagers, are prohibited on the embassy compound and should be secured elsewhere before entering the embassy. Please select the country and city of the consulate or embassy where you wish to schedule an appointment from. External links to other internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.
You should have been notified of your appointment date by the national visa center nvc or kentucky consular center kcc, unless you are a k1 fiance visa applicant or expedited case. Overview if you have an unforeseen travel need as per one of the criteria listed below, you may qualify for an expedited appointment at the u. Embassy is normally a term for the main representative office of another country in the capital city of kenya and primarily headed by the ambassador foreign consulate general or consulate is a lower level diplomatic representative office, often stationed in a city outside of nairobi and is typically headed by the consulgeneral official. If you could not attend your original nvc scheduled appointment, or if you attended your appointment but could not be interviewed by a consular officer, then you will need to schedule another appointment via the online scheduling website at. Embassy nairobi both of which are designated for tigrinya speaking applicants. Please schedule an appointment with the american citizen services online at. Department of state visa appointment service immigrant visa home language english. Do not be surprised if you then have to wait beyond your scheduled appointment time, however. Registering your appointment provides us with the information we need to return your passport to you after your interview. Contact us this website, is built to give a comprehensive list of contact information regarding all the embassies, high commissions, consulates in nairobi, kenya. We understand the challenges that the rapidly evolving international response to the covid19 pandemic is causing u.
If you need more than one type of service, you must make separate appointments for each service. Foreign consulate general or consulate is a lower level diplomatic representative office, often stationed in a city outside of nairobi and is typically headed by the consulgeneral official. He has served as the acting deputy chief of mission since april 1. In 1998, the original embassy was the target of a terrorist attack, after which a new embassy building was constructed in gigiri, a suburb of nairobi, in 2003. If you need to cancel or change an appointment at any time, return to this web site and click on the changecancel appointment button. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. Different types of nonimmigrant visas issued in kenya for the us. For travel to the united states on a temporary basis, including tourism, temporary employment, study and exchange.
Information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus as of march 16, 2020, the united states embassy in nairobi, kenya is cancelling routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. Aug 02, 2016 in this video i talked about how you can schedule a nonimmigrant visa appointment online. Kabarnet road po box 30086 nairobi kenya is address of poland embassy in nairobi, kenya where you can apply visa to poland. Embassy or consulate allows you to schedule an emergency appointment with them when you cant wait for a normal appointment, due to welljustified reasons. There are currently no commercial flights from haiti to the united states. Scheduling your us embassy appointment apply for esta.
Applicants should not book flights or hotels before having a visa for the u. To help you further prepare for your appointment and find your way to the u. After kenyas independence on december 12, 1963, the united states immediately recognized the new nation and moved to establish diplomatic relations. The call center hours are monday through friday from 8 a. Kenya time, or if you are calling from the united states, monday through friday from 8 a. Vass as charge daffaires ad interim pending the appointment of an ambassador. Embassy of the united states of america nairobi, kenya the immigrant visa unit conducts visa interviews by appointment only. This new system greatly reduces your wait time at the embassy and increases our efficiency. How to book for an appointment for us visa in kenyastep. Embassy or consulate allows you to schedule an emergency appointment with them when. Citizens united states embassy, portauprince, haiti september 22, 2017 how to make an appointment on monday, september 25, 2017, the american citizen services acs unit will transition to a new appointment system for all routine services. 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. Embassy will not accept handwritten or typed applications and you will not be permitted to attend your interview without. Applicants must access the gss website to schedule or reschedule their own appointments.
Embassy of the united states in nairobi united nations avenue nairobi p. Please note that the emergency appointment does not expedite the delivery of a visa. Embassy nairobi united nations avenue gigiri nairobi, kenya acs appointment system instructions u. When my wife and i decided to take our longawaited honeymoon in the united states, i was totally lost on how to get my b2 visa in time for my trip. Address details of the german embassy federal foreign office. The waiting time for us visa interview appointment for kenyans has been increased up to 30 days from seven days. Nonimmigrant visa appointments cannot be scheduled by email due to resource constraints, we will not respond to such inquiries. Embassy is normally a term for the main representative office of another country in the capital city of kenya and primarily headed by the ambassador. When you check in for your appointment please inform us of any additional services you require. Only the individuals receiving services andor signing documents should schedule an appointment and appear. Appointment system for american citizen services u. Filling out the application on our site is the first step in the process. Embassy complies with building capacity regulations. If not, we can work to establish your identity at the gate before you enter.
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the united states must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The online appointment calendar shows times for all consular services, therefore, please make sure you schedule your appointment for the appropriate time and service. Appointments for consular reports of birth abroad, routine passport renewal and. Most visa applicants must have an interview with a u. Consulate in paris the instructions below are for passport appointments in paris. Schedule your us embassy appointment placement international. You are at the official nonimmigrant temporary visa information and appointment website for the u. Information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus 16 march, 2020 as of march 16, 2020, the united states embassy in nairobi, kenya is cancelling routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. Scheduling an appointment for notarial services embassy. To book an appointment click here acs offers the following regularly scheduled services. Online appointment system for passport services requiring a personal appearance at the u.
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