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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.
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.
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.
Detailed instructions for applications for visas for official travel to the United States (visa categories A, G and NATO) or for diplomats for non-official travel (e.g B1/B2 visas for tourism).
Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty Investor (E-2) visas are available for citizen of countries with which the United States maintains treaties of commerce and navigation, including Spain, who work for companies that trade or invest in the United States.
The Interview Waiver Program (IWP) allows qualifying visa applicants to mail-in their visa applications without an appointment.
Trying to travel before our earliest available interview appointment? Review our expedited appointment policy and learn how to submit your request.
The State Department is committed to protecting national security and public safety through a thorough and comprehensive visa process. Under new guidance, all student and exchange visitor applicants in the F, M, and J visa classifications are subject to enhanced vetting procedures, including a review of online presence. These additional measures require more processing time, which has significantly reduced our capacity to offer expedited appointments in these categories.
Diplomatic, Official & International Organization Visas
Detailed instructions for applications for visas for official travel to the United States (visa categories A, G and NATO) or for diplomats for non-official travel (e.g B1/B2 visas for tourism).
Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty Investor (E-2) visas are available for citizen of countries with which the United States maintains treaties of commerce and navigation, including Spain, who work for companies that trade or invest in the United States.
The Interview Waiver Program (IWP) allows qualifying visa applicants to mail-in their visa applications without an appointment.
Trying to travel before our earliest available interview appointment? Review our expedited appointment policy and learn how to submit your request.
Student and Exchange Visitor Appointments
The State Department is committed to protecting national security and public safety through a thorough and comprehensive visa process. Under new guidance, all student and exchange visitor applicants in the F, M, and J visa classifications are subject to enhanced vetting procedures, including a review of online presence. These additional measures require more processing time, which has significantly reduced our capacity to offer expedited appointments in these categories.
Before arriving to your interview for an immigrant visa, you should complete the medical examination, which is performed in Madrid.
The Department of State administers the Diversity Visa (DV) immigrant visa program, which is an annual program for immigration to the United States. Up to 55,000 immigrants can enter the United States each year from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.
Complete information on the Diversity Visa and how to protect yourself from fraud.
The Embassy provides limited services to LPRs overseas. Visit our Services for LPRs page for information about boarding foils, returning resident visas, and abandoning your LPR status.
Before arriving to your interview for an immigrant visa, you should complete the medical examination, which is performed in Madrid.
The Department of State administers the Diversity Visa (DV) immigrant visa program, which is an annual program for immigration to the United States. Up to 55,000 immigrants can enter the United States each year from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.
Complete information on the Diversity Visa and how to protect yourself from fraud.
Services for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs)
The Embassy provides limited services to LPRs overseas. Visit our Services for LPRs page for information about boarding foils, returning resident visas, and abandoning your LPR status.
Thank you for contacting the Visa Unit of the U.S. Embassy in Madrid. Due to the high volume, it may take up to five business days for us to answer non-urgent requests. If your question is answered on our website, you will not receive a separate reply. Before contacting us, review the list of Frequent Asked Questions and Topics.
It may be necessary to provide additional information to process your application for a nonimmigrant or immigrant visa.
The pamphlet linked below informs you of your rights as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.
The pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Visit travel.state.gov visas website for additional information on Immigrant and Nonimmigrant visas.
Our principal mission is to safeguard U.S. borders by detecting and stopping fraud in applications for U.S. passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, immigrant visas and nonimmigrant visas.
Thank you for contacting the Visa Unit of the U.S. Embassy in Madrid. Due to the high volume, it may take up to five business days for us to answer non-urgent requests. If your question is answered on our website, you will not receive a separate reply. Before contacting us, review the list of Frequent Asked Questions and Topics.
It may be necessary to provide additional information to process your application for a nonimmigrant or immigrant visa.
Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers
The pamphlet linked below informs you of your rights as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.
Rights and Protections for Immigrant Visa Applicants
The pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
More Information
Visit travel.state.gov visas website for additional information on Immigrant and Nonimmigrant visas.
Our principal mission is to safeguard U.S. borders by detecting and stopping fraud in applications for U.S. passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, immigrant visas and nonimmigrant visas.
Due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we are only able to respond to individual questions that are not answered on this page or elsewhere on our website. Please carefully review these FAQs to find the information you require.
On the day of your visa interview, do not bring any luggage, backpacks, or bags of any kind to the Embassy. You will not be allowed to enter with them and there is no place to store them.
Address:
Calle de Serrano, 75 28006 Madrid, SpainPhone:
Fax:
Website:
https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ES/niv/information/contact_us
Hours:
We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the constraints and apply early. Appointments will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis as capacity allows.
On the day of your visa interview, do not bring any luggage, backpacks, or bags of any kind to the Embassy. You will not be allowed to enter with them and there is no place to store them.
Address:
Calle de Serrano, 75 28006 Madrid, SpainPhone:
Fax:
Website:
https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ES/niv/information/contact_us
Hours:
We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the constraints and apply early. Appointments will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis as capacity allows.
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Our goal is to inspire people from around the world to discover all the exciting travel possibilities in the United States.

Browse 180 pages packed with beautiful photography, detailed location descriptions and real travel stories.

No matter your destination or travel style, create a personalized, day-by-day itinerary that’s just right for you.

Watch our videos to learn about the diverse destinations and exciting travel experiences, all within your reach.
As your official guide, we’ll show you a diverse range of unique experiences that are all within your reach.
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