U.S. State Department Creates Fee to Expedite B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Appointments

On June 9, 2026, the Department of State published a temporary final rule amending the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services to establish a new fee for expedited nonimmigrant visa interview appointments. The rule creates a $750 fee that allows B1/B2 business and tourism visa applicants to secure an interview appointment within 10 business days at select U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.

Applicants who pay for an expedited appointment remain subject to all standard visa eligibility and processing requirements, including any administrative processing deemed necessary, and an expedited appointment does not guarantee visa issuance. Payment of the fee does not entitle the applicant to expedited processing beyond the scheduling of the interview appointment and the return of the passport with the visa, if approved and as available.

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