The Federal Government of the United States of America is currently in a Lapse of Appropriations period starting Saturday, December 22, 2018. Scheduled passport and visas services, and emergency services for U.S. citizens, will continue at the U.S. Embassy Berlin and our Consulates in Frankfurt and Munich during the U.S. government shutdown. We will not be updating this website ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 22 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas
| Tags: acs, Berlin, visas
U.S. Mission Germany will be closed on Monday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 26 for U.S. and German holidays. We will reopen on Thursday, December 27. For any emergencies, please call 030-8305-0.
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By WebRedaktion | 21 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
| Tags: acs, Berlin, visas
Are you an international student interested in studying in the United States? Do you need help with applying for a student visa and have questions on the process? Join EducationUSA for a Facebook Live event on Student Visas. A U.S. Department of State official will moderate the discussion with student visa experts Laura Stein and ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 23 May, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Education, Events, News, Visas
| Tags: Facebook Live, Students, Visa
Please be advised that, due to construction, the U.S. Consular Section in Berlin, Germany will be closed to the public March 12-23, 2018. During that time, nonimmigrant visa appointments and routine American citizen services will not be scheduled. If you need to report the arrest, death, or hospitalization of a U.S. citizen OR if you ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 8 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
| Tags: acs, Berlin, visas
UPDATE: Congress has passed and the President has signed legislation to fund government operations under a continuing resolution, allowing all normal activities to resume. * * * At this time, scheduled passport and visa services will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. This website will not be regularly updated until full ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 22 January, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports, Visas
ALERT February 4, 2017 Important Announcement Executive Order on Visas: An order issued by a U.S. District court in the state of Washington on February 3 bars the U.S. government from enforcing certain provisions of Executive Order 13769, “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals,” including those related to visas and travel for ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 7 February, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Visas
The U.S. Department of State has released redesigned forms I-20 and DS-2019 on June 26, 2015. All forms printed after June 26, 2015 will have the new format. Previously issued I-20/DS-2019 forms which have the former design will remain valid. Further information:
http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/Redesigned%20Form%20I-20%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf (PDF) and
http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/M-1%20Form%20I-20%20SAMPLE.pdf (PDF Sample I-20 for M-Visa).
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 15 June, 2015 | Topics:
Visas
Regulation requires all prospective F, J- and M students to pay the I-901 Student and
Exchange Visitor Information System (
SEVIS ) fee in addition to the visa application fee (MRV fee0 before the
Department of State can issue a visa. All applicants must present proof of the I-901 SEVIS fee payment at the time of the visa interview. Please access ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 5 May, 2015 | Topics:
Visas
The Non-immigrant Visa Unit in Frankfurt does not currently have a Farsi speaking officer. Applicants who are not conversant in either English or German are advised to apply for their visa at one of the visa processing posts designated to serve Iranian applicants (Yerevan, Ankara, and Dubai) or bring a Farsi-language translator. Iranian applicants who ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 13 March, 2015 | Topics:
Visas
Planning to work for room and board on a farm or as an Au Pair/Nanny? Do Woofing? An internship? Even if you stay less than 90 days, these activities are considered work and require the appropriate visa. Visa Waiver Program travelers entering the United States with ESTA authorization are not allowed to work. If you are ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 10 March, 2015 | Topics:
Visas
If several members of a family or group apply for a U.S. visa, a separate DS-160 form is required for each applicant, independent of age. Applicants have two options: Fill out a new DS-160 form for each applicant; or Fill out an initial DS-160 form and follow the instructions on the “thank you” page at ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 2 February, 2015 | Topics:
Visas
Whereas applications for F-1 visa may be submitted at any time, the visa can only be issued up to 120 days in advance of the course of study start date. If you apply earlier, the passport will be returned to you and must be submitted again at a later date. Students will not be allowed ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 13 January, 2015 | Topics:
Visas
(December 3, 2014) Continuing students who are going to travel outside of the United States must see their foreign student advisor and obtain an endorsement of their I-20 or DS-2019 form. When returning to the United States, a continuing student/exchange visitor must present a valid SEVIS Form I-20 or DS-2019 with the endorsement showing that ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 3 December, 2014 | Topics:
Visas
The Embassy does not routinely acknowledge receipt of documents. If your case is routine, processing time is approximately 10 working days from the date the missing document is received. Some cases may require additional processing or review, and you’ll be contacted once the outcome of your application is known. Remember, we advise all applicants that ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 7 October, 2014 | Topics:
Visas
Each person travelling must qualify for either the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) or for the appropriate visa, based on their own situation. It is not possible to derive status for visa free travel, and each person travelling must be in possession of a valid ESTA registration and meet all the requirements to travel under the ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 29 September, 2014 | Topics:
Visas
Yes, you will have to go through the whole visa application process each time you want to apply for a visa, even if your visa is still valid. There are some situations where a visa applicant may not need to be interviewed when renewing his/her visa. Information on the Visa Reissuance Program is available at
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 21 August, 2014 | Topics:
Visas
Are you applying for a nonimmigrant visa and preparing for your interview, trying to decide which supporting documents to bring to justify your purpose of travel and ties to your home country? One of the common misconceptions regarding the nonimmigrant visa process is that an applicant’s documents are central to their application. While it’s always ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 2 July, 2014 | Topics:
Visas
Arriving earlier than your scheduled appointment time does not mean that you will be interviewed sooner. Nonimmigrant visa applicants should arrive at the U.S. Embassy/U.S. Consulates General no more than 30 minutes before their scheduled visa interview. If you arrive earlier, you will not be allowed to enter and will be required to remain outside. ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 27 May, 2014 | Topics:
Visas
Visa applicants are advised to be cautious in all dealings with companies that claim to offer any assistance in obtaining U.S. visas. There are many websites which attempt to mislead customers and members of the public into thinking they are official U.S. government websites. Many may have a U.S. flag or picture of an official U.S. Government building ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 24 April, 2014 | Topics:
Visas
You can track the status of your visa and your passport through our Visa Service Provider. Go to
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/de/de-niv-passporttrack.asp#ChecktheStatusofYourVisa You can check the status of your visa application any time at this website:
https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx You can chose one of two options to track the location of your passport: Instant: Enter your passport number in the given field ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 28 March, 2014 | Topics:
Visas
If your visa application is approved, your passport and visa will be returned by Deutsche Post in an envelope to the address you indicate during the appointment scheduling process. Deutsche Post will not be able to deliver documents to incomplete addresses, addresses outside of Germany, a P.O box or to an APO/DPO addresses. If you ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 28 February, 2014 | Topics:
Visas
If you are planning to visit or attend a school in the U.S., no matter for how long or whether you will get credits, you will need to apply for a F-1 student visa, or, if accepted into an organized exchange program, a J-1 visa. See our website for more information. F-1 students are prohibited ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 18 February, 2014 | Topics:
Visas
