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\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>March 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n As of the date of this information, appointments at the Embassy (if required for your application) are available in April<\/strong> and May<\/strong> if you wish to obtain a B1\/B2 Visa through our services. Please consult this page for the list of Documents to Provide<\/em>. By providing them to us, we will assist you in completing your application online, scheduling an appointment, and finally, following your appointment at the Embassy, \u200b\u200bcollecting and returning your passport with the visa (if approved by the U.S. authorities).<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0February 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n If you don’t see anything on our page regarding potential changes to the information required (social media accounts, phone numbers, etc.) for your ESTA, B1, B2, etc., then nothing has changed!<\/p>\n Our information form contains the correct details you need to provide to obtain these essential documents, and by using Visa Travel International<\/strong><\/span>, you secure the successful issuance of your visa.<\/p>\n As soon as there are any changes, we will notify you on this same page.<\/p>\n \u00a0January 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Effective January 1, 2026, the United States is expanding its security deposit requirement for certain short-stay visas to 25 additional countries, bringing the total number of affected nationalities to 39.<\/span><\/p>\n Since January 1, 2026, for certain B1\/B2 (business\/tourism) visa applications, the consular officer may require a refundable security deposit of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000. This sum, deposited before travel, is refunded if the visitor leaves the country within the permitted timeframe and may be forfeited in the event of non-compliance with the conditions of stay. The government justifies this mechanism by the need to strengthen the “compliance” of temporary visitors.<\/p>\n In total, Africa now represents 24 of the 38 countries affected by the security deposit requirement. Among the countries listed are Nigeria, Algeria, Zimbabwe, and several West and Central African nations. The expansion also extends to Asia (Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Tajikistan), the Caribbean\/Latin America area (Venezuela, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Cuba) and the Pacific (Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu).<\/p>\n Another notable point is that the program comes with port restrictions, with arrivals and departures limited to three airports: JFK in New York, Logan in Boston and Dulles in Washington, for travelers subject to the bond mechanism.<\/p>\n \u00a0December 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Please note that, as of today, the first\u00a0available<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>appointements at the Embassy for Visa B1\/B2 are not before February 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0September 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Beginning September 2, 2025<\/strong>, all nonimmigrant visa applicants, including those under the age of 14 and over the age of 79, must appear for an interview with a consular officer, except<\/strong><\/span> for the following:<\/p>\n – Applicants for visas:<\/p>\n A-1<\/strong>, A-2<\/strong>, C-3<\/strong> (except escorts, domestic servants, or personal employees of accredited officials),<\/p>\n G-1<\/strong>, G-2<\/strong>, G-3<\/strong>, G-4<\/strong>, NATO-1<\/strong> to NATO-6<\/strong>, or TECRO E-1<\/strong><\/p>\n – Applicants for diplomatic<\/em> or official<\/strong> visas<\/p>\n – Applicants renewing a B-1<\/strong>, B-2<\/strong>, B1\/B2<\/strong>, or BCC<\/strong> (for Mexican nationals) visa that is valid or expired for no more than 12 months, and who were at least 18 years of age at the time the previous visa was issued<\/p>\n NEWS<\/strong>: as of today, the first available<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>appointements at the Embassy for Visa B1\/B2 are proposed in Nov\/Dec 2025<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0July, 1st 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Please note that, as of today, the first\u00a0available<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>appointements at the Embassy for Visa B1\/B2 are not before March\/April 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0June 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n As of June 9, 2025<\/strong><\/span>, the United States will bar nationals from 12 countries<\/strong> and impose restrictions on seven other states, Donald Trump announced, revising a ban he had implemented during his first term.<\/p>\n The decision applies to Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan <\/strong>and Yemen<\/strong>, according to the White House.<\/p>\n The restrictions are threefold<\/span>:<\/p>\n Nationals of seven other countries are subject to visa issuance restrictions: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.<\/p>\n The restrictions are<\/span>:<\/p>\n The US government, which has a very restrictive anti-immigration policy, explains the presence of countries on this list by the absence of effective administrations to ensure the control of travelers and the tendency of nationals of certain countries to remain in the United States after the expiration of their Visas.<\/p>\n The United States continues to tighten its stance regarding student visa<\/strong> applications.<\/p>\n Effective immediately, all applicants for a non-immigrant F (student)<\/strong>, M<\/strong>, or J visa are required to change the privacy settings of all their social media accounts to “public” to facilitate the verification necessary to establish their identity and admissibility to the United States.<\/p>\n F: To study in the United States (international student)<\/p>\n M: For professional or non-academic training<\/p>\n J: For cultural exchanges, internships, research, au pairs, etc.<\/p>\n \u00a0These individuals must make their Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, etc. accounts accessible to U.S. authorities.<\/p>\n \u00a0Regarding Visa applications<\/strong> (in particular B1\/B2) and therefore making an appointment to submit the files, the first available slots (when slots are offered) are displayed for the second quarter of 2026<\/span>.<\/p>\n However, in the event of an ESTA refusal (in particular for a trip to Cuba), a business trip with high stakes, etc., it is possible to try to request an Emergency appointment.<\/p>\n Visa Travel International<\/strong><\/span> checks availability daily in order to be able to subscribe to the Visa applications entrusted to us and will guide you in requesting an emergency appointment (document to be provided).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Menu – Triggers | Row” module_class=”neto-menu-trigger-row” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Informations” module_id=”div-1″ module_class=”menustyle-button-module informations-conditions div-trigger div-trigger-open-first active” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/span><\/p>\n Information and conditions of entry into the country<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Documents” module_id=”div-2″ module_class=”menustyle-button-module documents div-trigger” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/span><\/p>\n Documents to be provided<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”FAQ” module_id=”div-3″ module_class=”menustyle-button-module aide-faq div-trigger” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/span><\/p>\n FAQ<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”1 – Menu – Content | Row” module_id=”div-to-show” module_class=”neto-menu-content-row div-content div-1 animation-type for-toRight menu-from-left” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”menu-from-left-trigger-animation” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”Informations” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”General information” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n Citizens of the following countries, beneficiaries of the Visa Waiver Program, must obtain an ESTA<\/strong> (electronic visa) to travel to the United States (and\/or for all islands\/territories belonging to the USA such as Guam, St John, …) for a maximum stay of 90 days:<\/p>\n Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Chile, Croatia, South Korea, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Portugal, Republic of Malta, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan.<\/p>\n Visa Travel International<\/span><\/strong> supports you in your efforts to obtain this electronic visa. To this end, you will find on this page all the information and answers to questions that will be useful to you in obtaining your visa. If this is not the case, do not hesitate to get back to us so that we can give you all the information you need.<\/p>\n It should be noted<\/strong> that for all other nationalities not listed above, the traveler must request a visa from the consular service of the United States embassy.<\/p>\n To do this, you will find the necessary information on our website and Visa Travel International<\/strong> <\/span>can support you in your efforts to obtain this Visa<\/strong> (B1 B2). Consult the Documents to be Provided<\/strong> tab above<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Do you need a Visa for the United States of America?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″ open=”off”]<\/p>\n Having an ESTA<\/strong> or a Visa<\/strong> before departure is mandatory<\/strong> to travel to the United States. No visa is issued upon arrival in the country.<\/p>\n Pay attention to the ESTA eligibility and validity requirements<\/strong>. If you have traveled to “high-risk” countries (since 2011) and\/or Cuba (since January 12, 2021), then a visa is required.<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: You wish to request an expedited\/urgent visa appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n Before contacting Visa Travel International<\/strong> <\/span>to request an expedited appointment at the U.S. Embassy, \u200b\u200byou must ensure you have documents proving the urgency of your trip. If it appears during your visa interview that you did not properly explain the reasons for your urgent travel, these facts will be noted in your file and could negatively impact the outcome of your visa application.<\/p>\n The visa fee for a regular visa appointment must be paid in advance.<\/p>\n Applicants who are granted an expedited appointment but are subsequently denied a visa by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate will not be permitted to use this option to obtain another expedited appointment.<\/p>\n The following reasons for travel are considered for expedited appointments<\/span>:<\/p>\n If you are a citizen of a Visa Waiver Program partner but have received notification that you are no longer eligible to travel to the United States under this program, or if you have recently traveled to Iraq, Iran, Sudan, or Syria, you may request an expedited appointment if your travel is imminent.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The purpose of the trip is to resolve an urgent business matter for which the need for travel could not have been foreseen.<\/p>\n Essential Documentation<\/span>:<\/p>\n A letter of invitation from the relevant company in the United States attesting to the urgency of the planned visit, describing the nature of the matter, and stating that the U.S. or local company will suffer a significant loss of opportunity if an expedited appointment is not available.<\/p>\n Proof of a necessary training program in the United States lasting three months or less, including letters from the local employer and the U.S. company providing the training. Both letters must include a detailed explanation of the training and explain why the U.S. or local company would suffer a significant loss of opportunity if an expedited appointment is not available.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The purpose of the trip is to obtain urgent medical care or to accompany a relative or employer for urgent medical care.<\/p>\n Essential Documentation<\/span>:<\/p>\n A letter from your doctor in France describing your medical condition and the reasons why you are seeking medical care in the United States.<\/p>\n A letter from the doctor or hospital in the United States stating that they are prepared to treat your case and providing the approximate cost of treatment.<\/p>\n Proof of how you will pay for the treatment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The purpose of the trip is to begin or resume a valid program of study in the United States within 60 days when no regular appointment for a student\/exchange visitor visa is available. This option is limited to students and exchange students who are within 60 days of their program start date. It is also limited to applicants who have not had their visa application denied at a U.S. embassy or consulate in the past six months.<\/p>\n Required Documentation<\/span>:<\/p>\n Original Form I-20 or DS-2019 showing the program start date within 60 days.<\/p>\n Proof that you have paid the SEVIS fee (if applicable).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The purpose of the trip is to attend the funeral or to arrange for the repatriation of the body of an immediate family member (mother, father, brother, sister, child) to the United States.<\/p>\n Essential Documentation<\/span>:<\/p>\n A letter from the funeral director indicating the contact information, details of the deceased, and the date of the funeral.<\/p>\n You must also provide proof that the deceased was an immediate relative.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please note<\/strong><\/span> that the waiting times for a “regular” appointment at the U.S. Embassy (to submit a visa application) are very long (often more than 200 days, or even nonexistent). Visa Travel International cannot unfortunately influence this waiting time, but to submit an expedited appointment request, a first “regular” appointment must already be scheduled (and the consular fees paid online, with no possibility of a refund if the expedited appointment is not accepted).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: for your appointment at the Embassy, \u200b\u200bplease do not bring any luggage, computer, suitcase or backpack, otherwise you will be refused entry.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Conditions of entry in the United States of America” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″ open=”off”]<\/p>\n To be able to enter the territory of the USA, the traveler must bring his passport<\/strong> with ESTA<\/strong> or Visa<\/strong> as well as a return flight ticket<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n There is a Mobile Passport Control<\/strong> program allowing you to enter the USA (airports) more quickly by downloading on your smartphone a paid application (here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>) and registering in advance (Sentri<\/strong><\/span><\/a>). This will have the effect of saving you from filling out forms on arrival and may be useful to frequent USA travelers. To do so, you need to have an ESTA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It should be noted<\/strong> that, even if the traveler is in possession of all the documents required to validate his entry into the USA, the American authorities reserve the right to refuse access to their territory without having to justify it.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Understanding the Visa for the United States of America” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″ open=”off”]<\/p>\n The ESTA<\/strong> is generally valid for two years for a maximum duration of 90 days per stay.<\/p>\n The duration of the visa varies according to the request (type of visa requested, nationality of the applicant, etc.).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”2 – Menu – Content | Row” module_id=”div-to-show” module_class=”neto-menu-content-row div-content div-2 animation-type for-toRight menu-from-left” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”menu-from-left-trigger-animation” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”Documents \u00e0 fournir” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Documents to be provided: Visas Business and Tourism (B1 B2 and others)” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n\n
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