Nonimmigrant Visas
Announcements
- Residents of Sindh and Balochistan may schedule non-immigrant visa appointments at the Consulate General in Karachi for all visas classes except A, G, and K.
- DS-160 online visa application must be used by all applicants. Click the link in the left-hand side for more information. Important: Save your information at each stage otherwise you may have to start over if you do not complete the application within 20 minutes.
- Photos may not be retouched or otherwise altered. Skin complexion must be natural. Click here to see complete photo requirements.
- Apply early. Many visa applications require additional administrative processing which often takes many months to complete.
Getting Started:
- Complete the application form.
- Make an appointment through American Express and pay the fees.
- Prepare for your interview. Gather any necessary documents and information.
- Read additional requirements on the next page.
Announcement
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Effective immediately, residents of Sindh and Balochistan will be allowed to schedule appointments in Karachi for the following nonimmigrant visa categories:
- Business travel (B1)
- Tourist visas for senior citizens over the age of 65 (B2)
- Renewals of tourist visas that have expired within the past year (B1/B2)
- Crew Members (C1/D)
- Student and Exchange Visitors (F,J,M)
- Journalists (I)
- Petition-based visas, including temporary worker and intracompany transferees, traders and investors, persons of extraordinary ability, artists or entertainers, and religious workers. (H,E,L,P,O,R)