How To Book US Visa Appointment In Kenya
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Below are the most helpful ways to book a USA visa appointment in Kenya
The Immigrant Visa unit conducts visa interviews by appointment only. You should have been notified
of your appointment date by the National Visa Center (NVC) or Kentucky Consular Center (KCC)
unless you are a K1 (Fiancé) visa applicant or expedited case.
For K1 visas and expedited cases, the
The Immigrant Visa unit will contact you directly with instructions on the visa process as soon as we receive your file from the National Visa Center.
Register Your Appointment
You are required to visit https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-KE/iv to register for your appointment at least 7 business days before attending your interview. You should print the confirmation page showing the registration of your appointment and bring it to the Embassy with you on the day of your interview. Instructions for registering your appointment are at the end of this document
All applicants are expected to interview on the initial appointment date scheduled by NVC or KCC.
Applicants should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their appointment to ensure they are able to clear
security in time for their interviews.
Please come prepared to spend several hours at the embassy.
Applicants must show official picture identification to gain access to the Embassy
Appointment dates are restricted to Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 6:30 AM and 07:45 AM. The embassy is closed on all U.S. and Kenyan holidays.
If you are unable to attend your initial NVC/KCC scheduled appointment, you may reschedule your
interview by going to https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-KE/iv or by calling +254 20 619-0600/+254 20
523 06 18 (in Kenya) or +1 703 988 7112 (in the United States).
Please be aware that if you choose to reschedule your initial NVC/KCC appointment time, it may result in additional wait time for your visa interview.
You should NOT reschedule an appointment unless you have already been given an initial appointment date by NVC/KCC. If you reschedule an appointment through the website without having received an initial appointment time from NVC/KCC, you will be turned
away.
How long does it take to get a US visa in Kenya?
Typically, visa processing takes anywhere between 7 to 10 business days. Your documents will be returned to you via the method you selected during the application process.
How to apply for a visa to the USA from Kenya?
WHAT ITEMS DO I NEED TO OBTAIN THE US VISA?
- A valid passport.
- An email address.
- Payment methods (your debit or credit card).
- A digital photo.
- Your travel arrangements, if you have any.
- Details about your last five trips to the United States or other countries abroad.
- Your CV (if necessary).