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Current Status of U.S. Visa Services By Country - July 2026

Find the latest updates on visa appointment availability and processing times at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.
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U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide are processing visas, but appointment availability and wait times still vary widely by location. Below is the current status of visa services in your country.

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Country
Visa Services
Afghanistan
U.S. Embassy Kabul and all consular services are suspended. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan to process immigrant visas for residents of Afghanistan. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of Afghanistan. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to the January 1, 2026 visa issuance suspension listed above.
Belarus
U.S. Embassy Minsk and all consular services are suspended due to security and safety concerns stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland to process immigrant visas for residents of Belarus. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of Belarus. Visit the Embassy website for more information.
Brazil
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil have resumed all routine nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services. The U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro processes all immigrant visas. Effective July 1, 2025, immigrant visa applicants who show up to their U.S. consulate appointment without all the necessary original documents will not be interviewed and must reschedule their appointment. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Also see our guide to immigrating to the U.S. from Brazil.
Canada
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada have resumed U.S. citizen services and most nonimmigrant visa services. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Also see our guide on immigrating to the U.S. from Canada.
China
U.S. Embassy Beijing and Consulates Guangzhou and Shenyang have resumed routine consular services. U.S. Consulate Guangzhou is the only consulate that processes U.S. immigrant visas in China for citizens and residents of China. Nonimmigrant visa appointments have resumed at U.S. Consulate Shanghai. As of February 3, 2025, new nonimmigrant visa interview appointments are available on a limited basis at U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan on specific days. Processing times may be longer than usual. Starting June 10, 2025, all nonimmigrant visa applicants under age 14 in China must attend an in-person interview with at least one parent. The Interview Waiver process is no longer available. Appointments made before June 10 may still use the waiver, but in-person interviews may still be required. Applicants must bring the following original documents to their interview: child's birth certificate, household registration book (hukou, if applicable), both parents' passports (current and former), and parents' marriage certificate (if applicable). Visit the Embassy website for more information. Also see our resources on immigrating to the U.S. from China.
Colombia
U.S. Embassy Bogotá has resumed routine nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services. Appointment availability may be limited. Visit the Embassy website for more information.
Cuba
U.S. Embassy Havana has resumed processing all immigrant visas and offers limited nonimmigrant visa services. This does not include B-1 (business) or B-2 (tourism) visas (Cubans must still visit another U.S. embassy or consulate to process these visas). The expanded nonimmigrant visa categories include: A & G: Diplomats and foreign government officials; H: Temporary workers or trainees; J: Exchange visitors; L: Intracompany transferees; O: Workers with extraordinary ability or achievement; P: Athletes, artists, and entertainers; Q: International cultural exchange participants; R: Religious workers. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to partial visa issuance restrictions under the January 1, 2026 policy. See details above.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
U.S. Embassy Kinshasa has temporarily paused all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services, effective May 18, 2026, due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the region. The same pause applies to U.S. Embassies in Juba, South Sudan and Kampala, Uganda. The CDC has separately suspended entry into the U.S. for non-U.S. citizens who have been present in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan within the preceding 21 days. This order has been renewed multiple times and remains in effect as of July 2026, with no announced end date. Visit the Embassy website for more information.
Dominican Republic
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo has resumed all routine visa services. All VAC appointments now take place at the SAMBIL Shopping Center. Every week on Wednesdays at 8am, the Embassy opens up new appointments for tourist visas. Appointment availability and scheduling rules may change. Visit the Embassy website for more information.
Eritrea
U.S. Embassy Asmara has resumed nonimmigrant visa services, but immigrant services remain unavailable. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya to process immigrant visas for residents of Eritrea. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to the January 1, 2026 visa issuance suspension listed above.
Haiti
U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince has paused all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services due to safety concerns. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Nassau, Bahamas to process immigrant visas for residents of Haiti. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of Haiti. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to the January 1, 2026 visa issuance suspension listed above.
India
U.S. Consulate Mumbai has reopened all immigrant visa services. As of March 2024, all B1/B2 interview waiver appointments have been centralized at U.S. Embassy New Delhi. Due to this change, waiver appointments are now limited at the Consulates Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai. The U.S. Embassy & Consulate in India has migrated to a new customer service platform. Applicants may now direct any visa-related questions to support-india@usvisascheduling.com. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Also see our guide to immigrating to the U.S. from India.
Indonesia
U.S. Embassy Jakarta has resumed all routine visa services. Those seeking nonimmigrant visas can apply for a visa at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta or at the U.S. Consulate in Surabaya. Applicants renewing a previously issued U.S. visa in categories like B1/B2, C1/D, J, M, H-1, H-3, H-4, non-blanket L, O, P, or Q may be required to attend an in-person interview. If they meet the interview waiver criteria, they can submit their documents at designated courier drop-off locations. Appointment availability and service levels may vary by visa category and local conditions. Nonimmigrant applicants needing a translator must have prior approval from a consular officer. For immigrant applicants, any accompanying person is allowed to enter the Embassy by sending a request via email to JakIV@state.gov at least one week before their interview. Visit the Embassy website for more information.
Iran
The U.S. does not have a physical or diplomatic presence in Iran and therefore does not offer visa services. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi, UAE, U.S. Embassy Ankara, Türkiye, and U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia to process immigrant visas for residents of Iran. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of Iran. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to the January 1, 2026 visa issuance suspension listed above.
Israel
U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv branch office have resumed all routine visa services. Visit the Embassy website for the most current appointment availability and service updates.
Lebanon
U.S. Embassy Beirut has resumed all routine visa services. Visit the Embassy website for more information.
Libya
The U.S. Embassy in Libya has suspended all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Tunis, Tunisia to process immigrant visas for residents of Libya. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of Libya. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to the January 1, 2026 visa issuance suspension listed above.
Lithuania
Effective December 2, 2024: U.S. Embassy Vilnius will no longer provide routine immigrant visa services. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Stockholm, Sweden as the processing location for immigrant (immediate relative and family preference), fiancée/fiancé(K), V92/V93 (follow to join asylees/refugees), and Diversity Visa (DV) applications for residents of Lithuania. Individuals who were already interviewed at the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius will have their case processed to completion in Lithuania. To learn more about how to apply for a nonimmigrant U.S. visa, visit the Global Support Services (GSS) website. Visit the Embassy website for more information.
Mexico
All immigrant visa interviews, including K-1 fiancé(e) visas, are scheduled regularly at the U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez based on case completion order. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico offer nonimmigrant visa services, including routine appointments and interview waivers for certain renewals. Wait times have improved significantly post-pandemic, and some applicants with future appointments may be eligible to reschedule sooner. Applicants with urgent travel needs can request an emergency appointment by following the guidance provided here. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Also see our guide to immigrating from Mexico.
Niger
U.S. Embassy Niamey has suspended all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire to process immigrant visas for residents of Niger. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of Niger. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to the January 1, 2026 visa issuance suspension listed above.
Nigeria
Visa services continue for most categories. Effective January 21, 2026, Nigeria was added to the State Department's Visa Bond Pilot Program: B-1/B-2 applicants found otherwise eligible may be required to post a refundable bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000, with the amount determined by the consular officer at interview. The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria is offering immigrant visa services for all types but is prioritizing certain cases, including (but not limited to) spouses and children of U.S. citizens and those affected by 2020 cancellations. Effective January 1, 2025, applicants must visit the Consulate General in Lagos at least twice during the immigrant visa process. The first visit is for an in-person document review with a consular staff member. The second visit is for the visa interview with a consular officer. Read more here. The Embassy and Consulate General continue to provide nonimmigrant visa services, prioritizing applicants with urgent travel needs. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Also see our guide to immigrating to the U.S. from Nigeria. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to partial visa issuance restrictions under the January 1, 2026 policy. See details above.
North Korea
The U.S. does not have a physical or diplomatic presence in North Korea and therefore does not offer visa services. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Guangzhou, China to process immigrant visas for residents of North Korea. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of North Korea. Visit the State Department's website for more information.
Philippines
U.S. Embassy Manila has resumed all routine visa services. Starting May 19, the U.S. Embassy in Manila will no longer conduct immigrant visa interviews for applicants who arrive without all necessary original documents. Those missing documents will need to reschedule, and the next available appointment could be delayed by several months. Read the Embassy's FAQ page to learn more about this change. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Also see our guide to immigrating from The Philippines.
Russia
U.S. Embassy Moscow has suspended all visa services due to restrictions by the Russian government. Visa services at U.S. Consulates in Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok remain suspended due to critically low staffing. Russian nationals seeking immigrant visas must apply through U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland. If you have already received an appointment notice for somewhere other than Warsaw, email support-Poland@ustraveldocs.com to have your case transferred. In addition, the Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Tashkent, Uzbekistan and U.S. Consulate General Almaty, Kazakhstan as processing centers for Russian IR-5 (parent of a U.S. citizen) immigrant visa applicants. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of Russia. Note the U.S. Embassy in Russia does not process refugee or asylum applications in the U.S. Learn more about seeking asylum or refugee status here. Visit the Embassy website for more information.
Somalia
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia has suspended all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya to process immigrant visas for residents of Somalia. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of Somalia. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to the January 1, 2026 visa issuance suspension listed above.
South Sudan
All visa services at the U.S. Embassy Juba have been temporarily suspended, effective May 18, 2026, due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the region. The same pause applies to U.S. Embassies in Kinshasa, DRC and Kampala, Uganda. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya to process immigrant visas for residents of South Sudan. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of South Sudan. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to the January 1, 2026 visa issuance suspension listed above.
Sudan
U.S. Embassy Khartoum remains closed as violence continues in Sudan. Follow the State Department's guidance on what to do if you need to leave the country. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Cairo, Egypt to process immigrant visas for residents of Sudan. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of Sudan. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to the January 1, 2026 visa issuance suspension listed above.
Syria
U.S. Embassy Damascus suspended its operations in 2012 and therefore does not provide visa services. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Amman, Jordan and U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon (for Palestinians with Syrian Travel Documents) to process immigrant visas for residents of Syria. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of Syria. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to the January 1, 2026 visa issuance suspension listed above.
Thailand
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General in Thailand has resumed all routine nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services. Visit the Embassy website for more information.
Uganda
U.S. Embassy Kampala has temporarily paused all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services, effective May 18, 2026, due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the region. The same pause applies to U.S. Embassies in Juba, South Sudan and Kinshasa, DRC. The CDC has separately suspended entry into the U.S. for non-U.S. citizens who have been present in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan within the preceding 21 days. This order has been renewed multiple times and remains in effect as of July 2026, with no announced end date. Visit the Embassy website for more information.
Ukraine
U.S. Embassy Kyiv has resumed processing certain immigrant visas, including K-1 visas and DV cases. It has also begun processing some nonimmigrant categories like H-2B and C1/D visas, in addition to a small number of tourist visas. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv remains closed for all other non-immigrant visa services at this time. Visit the Embassy website for more information.
United Kingdom
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in the U.K. have resumed all routine visa services. Visit the Embassy website for more information.
Venezuela
U.S. Embassy Caracas has suspended all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Bogotá, Colombia to process immigrant visas for residents of Venezuela. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of Venezuela. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to partial visa issuance restrictions under the January 1, 2026 policy. See details above.
Vietnam
U.S. Embassy Hanoi has resumed all visa services. Visit the Embassy website for more information.
Yemen
U.S. Embassy Sanaa has suspended all consular services until further notice, including immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy in Djibouti to process immigrant visas for residents of Yemen. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of Yemen. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to the January 1, 2026 visa issuance suspension listed above.
Zimbabwe
Effective August 7, 2025, U.S. Embassy Harare has temporarily paused all routine visa services. This pause includes applications for immigrant visas as well as nonimmigrant visas. The U.S. Department of State has designated U.S. Embassy Johannesburg, South Africa to process immigrant visas for residents of Zimbabwe. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of Zimbabwe. Visit the Embassy website for more information. Note: Nationals of this country are subject to partial visa issuance restrictions under the January 1, 2026 policy. See details above.
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Important Policy Change Affecting Many Countries

New U.S. Presidential Proclamation (effective January 1, 2026)

A nationwide suspension of visa issuance for certain countries took effect on January 1, 2026, under Presidential Proclamation 10998. Nationals of the 39 countries listed below, as well as individuals applying using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority, now face a full or partial suspension of new visa issuance, including both immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, under this policy.

Countries Affected

Full suspension (both immigrant and nonimmigrant visas):

  • Afghanistan
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burma
  • Chad
  • Republic of the Congo
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Haiti
  • Iran
  • Laos
  • Libya
  • Mali
  • Niger
  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Yemen

Partial suspension (immigrant visas and B-1/B-2, F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas affected):

  • Angola
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Benin
  • Burundi
  • Cote d'Ivoire
  • Cuba
  • Dominica
  • Gabon
  • The Gambia
  • Malawi
  • Mauritania
  • Nigeria
  • Senegal
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Tonga
  • Venezuela
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Partial suspension (immigrant visas only):

  • Turkmenistan

This policy does not revoke visas that were issued before January 1, 2026. Instead, it affects the issuance of new visas and may limit or suspend processing for certain applicants depending on nationality and visa category. Limited exceptions apply, including for lawful permanent residents, dual nationals traveling on a passport from a non-designated country, certain Special Immigrant Visas, and immigrant visas for ethnic and religious minorities facing persecution in Iran.

This tracker provides embassy-specific status only for countries with high U.S. immigration volume or active service disruptions. For nationals of a listed country not covered elsewhere in this tracker, check the current status of your local U.S. embassy or consulate directly on travel.state.gov.

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