08.03.2022 | USA - No appointments for Russian citizens and others
Please note that Russian citizens or persons with dual Russian citizenship currently do not receive appointments at the US consulates. Accordingly, visa applications for this group of persons are currently not possible!
In general: If you have a passport issued by one of the following countries or if you are a dual citizen of one of the following countries, you cannot currently obtain an interview appointment at the US Consulate and therefore you cannot apply for a visa! Emergencies (e.g. death in the family) may be exempt!
- China
- Iraq
- North-Korea
- Somalia
- Syria
- Jemen
- Iran
- Libya
- Russia
- Sudan
- Venezuela
Date: 09.03.2022
07.03.2022 | UK - Longer waiting time for appointment
Due to the current situation, there are longer waiting times for an appointment at the British visa centre TLS. The reason for this is the need for increased capacity for war refugees from Ukraine!