VISAS TO THE U.S.
New Online Information & Appointment System
To better serve the needs of non-immigrant visa applicants, we have instituted an online visa information and appointment service. This service is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week; a fee of $10.00 is charged, which permits up to five family members to schedule their visa appointment together. Please visit http://www.usvisa-germany.com/ for more information and to begin the appointment process. If you would rather speak to a live operator to learn how to apply for a visa and make your appointment, please call 0900 1-850055 (EUR 1.86/Min from a German landline - additional charges may apply from mobile phones). more
Please Note: Appointments are currently available through June 2008.
Types of Visas
A visa is issued by a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. A visa entitles the holder to travel to the United States and apply for admission; it does not guarantee entry. An immigration inspector at the port of entry determines the visa holder's eligibility for admission into the United States.
As of December 10, 2007, certain visa applicants in Germany are required to submit 10 electronic fingerprint impressions. more
Please see our security notice if you are planning to visit Berlin, Frankfurt or Munich for your visa interview.
What types of visas are available?
• Non-immigrant Visas
are required by anyone seeking temporary admission into the United States who is not eligible to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program, or is not exempt from the visa requirement. Non-immigrant visas cover visits for tourism, business, work or study.
• Immigrant Visas
are required by anyone seeking to take up indefinite or permanent residence in the United States. Upon entry into the United States an immigrant visa holder is processed for a Permanent Resident Card, commonly known as a Green Card.
Contact the Immigrant Visa Unit
