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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:

  1. Complete the application form.  
  2. Make an appointment through American Express and pay the fees.
  3. Prepare for your interview.  Gather any necessary documents and information.
  4. Read additional requirements on the next page.

Announcement

  • 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)