Trump administration will offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for $750
Applicants can pay an extra $750 for interviews within 10 days, but the State Department says the fee will not guarantee a visa.
- On July 1, the State Department will launch a 'premium' expedited visa service, allowing applicants to pay $750 on top of the $185 fee to schedule interviews within 10 days at select United States embassies and consulates.
- Citizens outside the Visa Waiver Program face wait times of several months for interviews, prompting the State Department to introduce this pay-for-speed option to address global processing backlogs.
- The pilot runs from July 1 to December 31, 2026, at select locations to be announced; the department clarified that paying for the 'optional premium add-on service' does not guarantee visa issuance.
- Indian applicants facing persistent backlogs may find this service particularly relevant; the administration noted the pilot could extend beyond December depending on demand.
- President Donald Trump's broader migration policies previously demanded bonds of up to $15,000, making this expedited service a potential shift toward relaxing rigid entry conditions for some applicants.
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Trump administration offering 'premium' expedited visa interviews for $750
The State Department is launching a new “premium” expedited visa interview service next month, allowing foreigners seeking U.S. travel or business visas to secure appointments within 10 days for an additional $750 fee, according to internal documents obtained by The Associated Press.
Trump administration offering ‘premium’ expedited visa interviews for $750
The State Department is launching a new “premium” expedited visa interview service next month, allowing foreigners seeking U.S. travel or business visas to secure appointments within 10 days for an additional $750 fee, according to internal documents obtained by The Associated Press. The program, which is expected to be announced in a Federal Register notice…
The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to launch a pilot program of accelerated interview registration for tourist and business visas.
For years, one of the main obstacles for those seeking an American visa has been the long wait to get an appointment; today the U.S. government plans to open a new alternative for those who are willing to pay more in order to speed up the process. The State Department plans to launch a pilot program that would allow some applicants for tourism and business visas to access interviews in a much shorter time than usual. However, speed would have a …
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The Economic TimesUS to offer B1/B2 visa interview appointments within 10 days for additional $750 fee
The US State Department will launch a pilot programme from July 1 allowing certain consulates to offer B1/B2 visa applicants interview appointments within 10 business days for an additional $750 fee. The premium service, available in limited numbers at select locations through December 31, will only expedite appointment scheduling and will not affect visa processing times, eligibility requirements or approval chances.
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