Group Appointments

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Overview

Five or more applicants applying for the same purpose of travel or visa classification, and will travel on the same date are encouraged to apply together as a group. To request a Group Appointment, follow the steps in our Group Appointment website. Examples of groups include but are not limited to sports team, school groups, groups travelling for competitions, and service organizations. Family members traveling together do not qualify for group appointments.

How to Apply

    Step 1
    Request a group appointment using the online appointment system. Once you have submitted your request, please wait for a response from the U.S. Embassy/Consulate, which will come via email.

    Step 2
    If the U.S. Embassy/Consulate approves your request then you will receive an email alerting you to schedule appointments for each member of your group. Please understand that the call center cannot schedule appointments for you, but agents are able to assist if questions arise. Should the U.S. Embassy/Consulate deny the request for a group appointment, you will be notified of the denial by email and each group member must schedule individual appointments.

    Note: The email confirming or denying your request will come from no-reply@ustraveldocs.com. Some email applications have rules which filter unknown senders into a spam or junk mail folder. If you have not received your email notification, please look for the message in your junk and spam email folders.

    Step 3
    Each group member must pay the visa application fee.

    Step 4
    Each group member must complete the Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) form.

    Step 5
    Each group member must visit the U.S. Embassy/Consulate on the date and time of their visa interview. They will need to bring a printed copy of their appointment letter, DS-160 confirmation page, one recent photograph, a current passport and all old passports. Applications without all of these items will not be accepted.