U.S. VISA SERVICES FOR NEPALI CITIZENS PROVIDED AT U.S. EMBASSY IN NEW DELHI

Applications for Nepalese and residents of Nepal:

The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu remains closed for visa services. Until such time that the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu is able to resume visa services, the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi will process visa applications for citizens and residents of Nepal. YOU MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT LETTER FROM THE U.S. EMBASSY IN NEW DELHI TO BE SEEN.

Applicants for nonimmigrant (NIV), immigrant (IV), and diversity (DV) visa interviews by citizens and residents of Nepal may contact us via email at nepalivisas@state.gov to request an appointment in New Delhi (see below for instructions on requesting an appointment). If your inquiry concerns your immigrant visa or diversity visa case, please put “Immigrant Visa” as the first two words in the subject line. The embassy will respond to your message as soon as possible.

NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPOINTMENT REQUESTS

Due to the already high demand for nonimmigrant or temporary visa appointments by residents in New Delhi’s district, most visa applicants must wait up to four months for an appointment. However, priority appointments available within three weeks may be given to applicants who need to travel to the U.S. on an urgent basis.

Priority appointments are reserved for those who must travel for the following purposes:

To obtain emergency medical care, or to accompany a relative or employer for emergency medical care;
To attend the funeral of an immediate family member (mother, father, brother, sister, child, grandparent or grandchild);
To attend to an urgent business matter where the travel requirement could not be predicted in advance;
Students or exchange visitors who are within 30 days of their start date of a valid program and who have not been refused a visa within the last six months;
H and L visa renewals for applicants who are already working in the U.S and are returning to their jobs.

If you wish to schedule an appointment for a nonimmigrant visa please provide the following information in an e-mail addressed to nepalivisas@state.gov. Please be sure to put “NIV Appointment Request” as the first words in the return e-mail’s subject line.

Name

Date of Birth
Nationality

Passport No.

If you require a priority appointment, please provide a brief justification.
When the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu resumes visa services all appointments for residents of Nepal that are pending at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi will be automatically cancelled. Applicants should check this website again before appearing for their interview to see if they will be required to rebook their interview at the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu.

PREPARATION FOR INTERVIEW:
Once you receive confirmation that an appointment has been scheduled, all applicants will be required to bring the following to their interview:
Completed NIV application DS-156 on the E-visa (EVAF) form which is available on line at: http://evisaforms.state.gov. Be sure to click the 'Continue' button before printing your application. Print the completed application form using a LASER PRINTER only, not ink jet or dot matrix and bring it on the day of your visa interview. All instructions on how to use the form are available on the above-mentioned website. Note. ALL APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT BRING THE DS-156, FILLED OUT COMPLETELY, IN THE PROPER EVISAFORMS FORMAT will not be entertained the same day and will be required to obtain the proper forms. You will ALSO need to complete Form DS-157 for all applicants from age 16-45, and form DS-158 for all exchange visitor and student visa applicants). The DS-157 and DS-158 are available on the US Embassy website: http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov
The applicant's passport (valid for at least six months after the end of the visit);
One 2" x 2" (50 mm x 50 mm) photograph without borders, taken against a white background; and
A demand draft obtained from any national or international (not corporate) bank in India for the equivalent of $100, currently INRs 4600 payable to "U.S. Embassy New Delhi." The $100 fee is the visa application fee and is nonrefundable.
Applicants their dependants for student, exchange visitor and (not funded by USG) and intra-company transfer visas should also bring an additional demand draft for the issuance fee. The Indian rupee cost for students and exchange visitor visas is currently INR 9200 and for intra-company transferee visas is INR 2,530.
Supporting documentation for your visa application should also be brought to the interview.
Issued visas will be available for pickup the next business day at 4:30 at Window five.

Here is a list of banks and Internet cafes near the U.S. Embassy which can assist in completing applications and provide demand drafts.
NOTE:

The decision on who qualifies for a priority appointment will be made by the Embassy based on information submitted by you when you submit the appointment request form. This decision is final. Being approved for a priority appointment has no bearing on the visa outcome or the standard procedures you are expected to follow on the day you appear for your interview. It does not expedite the processing of your case once you arrive at the Embassy; please join the correct line and follow all instructions given during the interview process. The approximate wait time after the initial processing is likely to exceed one hour.
Please be advised that applicants must be able to demonstrate strong ties outside the U.S. to compel their departure from the U.S. following a temporary stay.
APPLICANTS HOLDING APPOINTMENTS WITH U.S. EMBASSY KATHMANDU
Applicants who have appointments currently scheduled or canceled due to the closure of the consular section at the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu are advised to email Embassy New Delhi at the above e-mail address if they wish to schedule an appointment in New Delhi.
WHEN THE VISA SECTION REOPENS AT U.S. EMBASSY KATHMANDU
When the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu resumes visa services all appointments for residents of Nepal that are pending at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi will be automatically cancelled. Applicants should check this website again before appearing for their interview to see if they will be required to rebook their interview at the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu.

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