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Visas to the U.S.
General Information

arrow wgraphicWhat is a Visa?

arrow wgraphicWhat Types of Visas Are There?

arrow wgraphicWhat Are the Hours of Operation?

arrow wgraphicWhat Are the Holidays and Training Days Closures?

arrow wgraphicHow do I Contact the Consulate?

arrow wgraphicWhat the Security Procedures for Visitors?

Non-Immigrant Visas General Information

How Can I Apply for a Tourist Visa?

arrow wgraphicHow Can I Apply through a Travel Agency?

arrow wgraphicWhat is the Visa Waiver Program ?

arrow wgraphicHow to Do Business or Work in the U.S.?

How to Study in the U.S. or Come on an Exchange Program?

What Are the Requirements for Religious Visas?

arrow wgraphicWhat Are the Requirements for Domestic Employees?

arrow wgraphicWhat Are the Requirements for Diplomats?

arrow wgraphicWhat Are the Requirements for Medical Cases?

arrow wgraphicWhat Services Are Available for the ABC Island?

arrow wgraphicWhen Are the Next Appointments Available?

arrow wgraphicWhere Do I Go for More Visa Information?

General Public Announcement

Security Procedures when Visiting the U.S. Embassy

Please be assured that the U.S. Embassy places a high priority on customer service and wish to make the screening processes as easy as possible for our guests, while addressing security concerns. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the screening process so that you can move through the checkpoints more rapidly. We provide a list of prohibited items below to help you expedite your screening process at the U.S. Embassy.

The following items are prohibited at the U.S. Embassy:

  • Guns and ammunition
  • Knives
  • Pepper spray
  • Cameras
  • Laptops
  • Cellphones
  • Pagers
  • Walkmans
  • Gameboys or other handheld videogames
  • Palm pilots

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