Urgent Information For Visa Applicants

Please review the information below before scheduling or attending a visa-related appointment.

Important Announcement on Waivers of the Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE VALIDITY OF YOUR VISA FEE

Important information about the privacy and security of your account on this website

COVID-19 Vaccination and Travel to the United States

Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Fees


U.S. Visa and Travel Updates

For the latest information from the U.S. Department of State regarding visa issues and travel to the United States, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news.html.

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Welcome, U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants

You are at the official nonimmigrant (temporary) visa information and appointment website for the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia.

Timely Arrival for Nonimmigrant Visa Interview

It is important to arrive on time for the nonimmigrant visa interview appointment. Applicants should arrive no more than 30 minutes before and no later than 30 minutes after their scheduled appointment. These regulations are strictly enforced to reduce applicants’ wait times during the nonimmigrant visa interview day.

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