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🇺🇸 U.S. Visa Appointment
The U.S. visa application process can vary depending on the applicant’s travel purpose and consulate workload. Appointment scheduling is the first step, and it is essential to plan it correctly.
✍️ Completing the DS-160 Form
The first step is to fill out the DS-160 form on the official U.S. visa appointment website Official U.S. Department of State Visa Appointment Service. This form contains detailed information about the applicant’s personal details, travel purpose, and background. During the form completion, you will be asked to select a security question, which is crucial for accessing the form later. After completing the form, be sure to print the confirmation page. Official U.S. Department of State Visa Appointment Service The DS-160 form must be filled out online. This form is a detailed document that includes the applicant's personal information, travel purpose, and history. While filling out the form, you will be asked to set a secret question; this question is important for accessing the form later. After completing the form, do not forget to print the confirmation page.
📧 Creating an Account
After filling out the DS-160 form, you must create an account on the same website. This account will be used for tracking your visa application and appointment processes. When creating the account, ensure that you do not use Turkish characters and avoid using capital letters. After creating the account, you will need to confirm it via the email address you provided.
💳 Online Payment and Scheduling the Appointment
Once your account is confirmed, you will be directed to choose a PTT branch for passport delivery. Afterward, you will proceed with the payment process. Payments can be made via cash or credit card. Once the payment is completed, the appointment screen will appear. You can select an available date from the options for the consulates in Istanbul or Ankara to schedule your appointment.
📌 Appointment and Interview
On the appointment date, biometric data collection (fingerprints) and the interview will take place at the designated consulate. The applicant’s personal attendance is required. During the interview, you may be asked to provide documents showing your travel purpose and financial status. You can print the appointment confirmation document from the website and attach it to your application documents.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Appointment dates may vary based on the consulate's workload. Therefore, it is recommended to schedule your appointment at least 1 month in advance of your travel date.
- The visa application fee may vary depending on the type of visa, and payments can be made via cash or credit card.
- The interview is mandatory for U.S. visa applications, and personal attendance is required.