Plan Your
Visa Interview
Check real-time wait times at 50+ US consular posts across 25+ countries. Compare by visa class, track monthly trends, and find the best time to book your appointment.
Check real-time wait times at 50+ US consular posts across 25+ countries. Compare by visa class, track monthly trends, and find the best time to book your appointment.
Featured Countries
India, Mexico, China, Canada, Brazil, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Colombia, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand
Visa Wait Time Categories
B-1/B-2 (Tourist/Business)
Most common nonimmigrant visa. Wait times vary widely - under 1 month at some posts, over 12 months at others.
F/M/J (Student/Exchange)
Student and exchange visitor visas. Often shorter waits than B-1/B-2 due to interview waiver eligibility.
H/L/O/P (Work Visa)
Employment-based petition visas including H-1B, L-1, O-1, and P visas. Typically the shortest wait times.
What You Can Do
Wait times by visa type
Select a consulate and see current appointment wait times for B1/B2, F/M/J, H/L/O/P, and more.
Post activity by visa type
Monthly visa issuance volumes by consulate and visa type. See how active each post is before you book your interview.
Compare posts in your country
See wait times across top consulates in your region side by side. Compare appointment availability by visa type.
Appointment Timeline Planner
Plan your visa interview timeline. Select a country and consular post to see estimated wait times for B-1/B-2, F/M/J, and H/L/O/P visas with a visual timeline from application to appointment.
Consular Processing Guides
AOS vs Consular Processing
Understand the pros and cons of adjustment of status versus consular processing for your green card.
Data Sources
Wait times from DOS Global Visa Wait Times. Issuance data from DOS NIV Monthly Issuances by Post and Visa Class. Updated monthly.