Visa Services
Visa wait times
Advance travel planning and early visa application are important, since visa applications are subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past. If you plan to apply for a nonimmigrant visa to come to the United States, we know you'd like to estimate how long you will have to wait to get an interview appointment to apply for a visa.
Please note that a small percentage of visa applications require additional special clearances or administrative processing. Most special clearances are resolved within 30 days of application. When additional special clearances or administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case.
Please note that processing times do not include courier handling and delivery timeframes, as these are not controlled by the Consulate General.
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, in order to receive your visa and passport back in time to make your trip.
Average Wait Time for a Nonimmigrant Visa To Be Processed: several workdays.
For information about the visa wait times for the U.S. Consulate General in Vladivostok and other U.S. Embassies or Consulates General in the rest of the world, go to the State Department Visa Wait Times page and select the city of your choice.