How to apply for a US visa in Pakistan?
You can also learn how to pay the required visa application fee, and book an interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi. This is the official visa information website of the U.S. Mission in Pakistan.
Can I schedule a visa interview at the US Consulate Karachi?
This change effects the U.S. Consulate General Karachi only and does not apply to applicants seeking visa appointments at U.S. Embassy Islamabad. Only non-resident Third Country National applicants who paid the application fee on or before February 17, 2021, may schedule a visa interview at U.S. Consulate General Karachi.
Can a third country national get a visa appointment in Pakistan?
If you are a Third Country National who does not live in Pakistan and you have already scheduled a visa appointment at the U.S. Consulate General Karachi, you may attend your appointment.
Are You Still Waiting to schedule a visa appointment in Pakistan?
The U.S. Mission to Pakistan understands that many visa applicants have paid the visa application processing fee and are still waiting to schedule a visa appointment. We are working diligently to restore all routine visa operations as quickly and safely as possible.
Is the US Embassy in Karachi processing nonimmigrant visas?
The Embassy and Consulate General in Karachi have resumed limited processing of nonimmigrant visas in all categories while maintaining health and safety protocols.
Is the US Embassy in Islamabad open for visa interviews?
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad has resumed limited immigrant and non-immigrant visa interviews. The Consulate General in Karachi has resumed limited processing of nonimmigrant visas.