How long is a visa valid?
Your F1 visa is usually valid for 5 years. So make sure that your passport is also valid for that long. If your passport expires during this time, you will need to apply for a new passport when you are back in your home country then travel with two passports, your new one and your old one containing your visa.
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Book your visa interview
If you are applying to an embassy or consulate other than London or Belfast please read the information at the bottom of the page before beginning. Please do this step on a laptop/computer and not your phone! When you have completed your DS-160 form ...
Visa appointment checklist
Below is an overview of everything you need to take with you to your visa appointment and information on what to expect at it. What to take with you Please use this list as a checklist and ensure you have all documents with you. We have provided, ...
Visa appointment checklist
Below is an overview of everything you need to take with you to your visa appointment and information on what to expect at it. What to take with you Please use this list as a checklist and ensure you have all documents with you. We have provided, ...
Which visa should I request?
You need an F-1 visa, a non-immigrant visa for students.
I am not able to schedule a visa appointment yet. Why not?
Before you can schedule a visa appointment, you will have to pay the visa fee. You can do this by clicking on the button on the top left of your online consular account that says Schedule Appointment. Then you will need to answer all of the ...