Scheduling and Preparing for Your Interview

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara and the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul offer Nonimmigrant Visa interviews by appointment only. All visa applicants should follow instructions at www.usvisa-info.com to schedule an appointment either in Ankara or Istanbul. 

Instructions for applying for a nonimmigrant visa at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara and the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul:

• Selecting the Proper Visa Class:  It is very important that you select the proper visa category corresponding with your purpose of travel and pay the correct fee.  Regrettably, we cannot interview you if you have selected the wrong visa category on your DS-160 form.  If you select the wrong visa category on your DS-160 form, you will have to return home to correct your application, and schedule a second visa appointment.  Please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1286.html to see visa classifications.
• DS-160 Application Form: You must fill out the DS-160 form completely and accurately.  Failure to do so may delay your interview and visa processing.  If you would like more information on the DS-160, please visit http://turkey.usembassy.gov/ds_160.html.
• Photograph: Your biometric photograph must be taken within the last 6 months. Photographs older than 6 months can't accepted due to the current regulations.
• Appointment & Visa Fee: All visa applicants should follow instructions at usvisa-info.com to schedule an appointment either in Ankara or Istanbul starting 19 December 2012.
• Treaty Investor (E) and Intra-company Transfer (L) Visa Applicants: If you wish to apply for an L or an E visa in Ankara, please complete your registration on http://www.usvisa-info.com, make your payment and select  the special Courier In – Special Age Exemption or Visa Renewal trip purpose to courier in your application package via Turkish Post.  After a consular officer reviews your documents, we will contact you and inform you about your appointment date and time.
• Applicants with Fulbright Scholarships cannot schedule their appointments through the new appointment system GSS as they are exempted from visa application fee. Please complete the DS-160 electronic visa application form and send an e-mail to CA-Ankara@state.gov by attaching your DS-2019 on PDF format.  We will schedule you for an interview.
• Passport Validity: To be eligible for a U.S. visa, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of arrival in the United States. If your passport has less than six months’ validity, please extend its validity before your interview.
• When to apply: You should apply for your visa at least 6-8 weeks in advance of your desired travel date.
• Embassy and Consulate Closure Dates: The U.S. Embassy in Ankara and the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul will be closed on the following days in 2013.