Nonimmigrant visa applicants directed to their country of nationality or residence

The Department of State updated its worldwide appointment instructions on 15 July 2026. Nonimmigrant visa applicants should schedule in their country of nationality or residence, or at a designated processing post where routine operations are unavailable. Applicants relying on residence must be able to demonstrate it. Applying elsewhere may be harder and fees are not refundable or transferable; limited diplomatic and treaty-based exceptions remain.