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NOTICE

Applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence or nationality.  Visa application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. For more information, visit travel.state.gov.

All individuals applying for an A-3, C-3 (if a domestic worker), G-5, H1-B, H-3, H-4 dependent of H-1B and H-3, F, M, J, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, or U nonimmigrant visa are instructed to adjust the privacy setting on all social media accounts to “public” or “open” to facilitate vetting necessary to establish their identity and admissibility to the United States under U.S. law. More information is available at travel.state.gov.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10998 on Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States, which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 1, 2026, the United States is suspending or limiting entry and visa issuance to nationals of 39 countries as well as individuals applying using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority. Applicants who are subject to Presidential Proclamation 10998 may still submit visa applications and attend scheduled interviews, but they may be ineligible for visa issuance or admission to the United States. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov.

Effective immediately, the Department of State has paused all visa issuances to diversity immigrant visa applicants. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov here.

Petition based

• Non-petition-based nonimmigrant visa (except E category) will increase from $160 to $185 • H, L, O, P, Q and R category nonimmigrant visa will increase from $190 to $205 • E category nonimmigrant visa will increase from $205 to $315

Announcement

Our wait time for visa appointments is currently more than three months. If you are a resident of the Dutch Caribbean and need a visa for urgent travel to the United States, please use the link on our appointment page:

We will try our best to supply expedite appointments to residents of the Dutch Caribbean who:

Are applying for Student, Exchange, Crewmember, or Temporary Worker Visas or
Have had their ESTA’s recently cancelled due to previous travel to Cuba or
Are travelling for legitimate medical emergencies.

NONIMMIGRANT VISAS

Do you want to apply for a visa to the United States?

Fill out the visa application form here: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

Then make an appointment here: https://ais.usvisa-info.com

Preparing for Your Appointment

Gathering Documentation

The Department of State provides a step-by-step process on the correct applications and documents to prepare. The website will even allow you to fill in the application online to print and bring with you. These instructions are also available in Spanish.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Minor children have other additional requirements that you should familiarize yourself with.

It is your responsibility to provide copies of all documents presented.

If you do not come with all of the above mentioned requirements ready at the time you enter the U.S. Consulate you may be requested to re-schedule your appointment for a later date.

Arriving for Your Appointment

Please plan to arrive to the front gate 15 minutes before your appointment time to ensure you are through the security line in time. Do not arrive more than 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment. If you arrive more than 15 late to your scheduled appointment, you may be asked to schedule an appointment for another day.

Interpreters

Interviews are conducted in English and Spanish. An applicant must bring an interpreter if he or she does not speak English or Spanish well enough to participate unassisted in the visa interview.

Dress

Much of the waiting area is outside. Dress appropriately for the interview and for the weather.

Be truthful

At each window and during the interview, it is important you answer each question honestly and provide as much information as you can. If you do not provide honest answers, your visa may be denied. Do not attempt to conceal or give inaccurate information.

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Appointment details

Arriving for your appointment

Do not arrive more than 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.

E-1 and E-2 visa

For E-1 and E-2 visa appointment please contact NIVCuracao@state.gov

What is a Visa?

A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship or nationality.

Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, please visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.

Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States, but when planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.

Do You Already Know What Type of Visa You Need?

For nonimmigrant visas, you can go directly to the online application for the DS-160; or for immigrant visas, directly to the USCIS site for the relevant forms. If you are unsure, please use the Visa Wizard below to help you determine your visa type.

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