Visa appointment questions, answered directly

No. Visa appointments are personal because biometrics and identity verification are captured from the applicant. Nobody can attend…

Usually yes, but there is a cap. Most portals allow one to three reschedules against a single paid fee, and each move must be made…

You can cancel, but visa fees are almost never refundable. The application fee is charged for processing, not for the appointment,…

You must apply with your current valid passport, but you should carry old passports as well. Previous booklets evidence travel his…

No. Visa application centres prohibit laptops, tablets and camera equipment, and most have no cloakroom to store them. Carry only …

Assume no. Many Indian visa application centres and all US consular sections prohibit mobile phones inside, and storage is rarely …

Yes. Most portals support a group or family booking where every member is added to a single reference and receives the same date, …

Arrive about thirty minutes before your slot. Most centres admit applicants only within a short window around the appointment time…

A missed appointment is recorded as a no-show. In many systems the paid fee stays valid for a limited period, so you can rebook wi…

Usually yes, inside your jurisdiction. Missions assign applicants to centres by state of residence, and the reschedule flow lets y…

For most destinations, yes. Fingerprints and a facial image are captured at the application centre for nearly all visa categories,…

Usually yes, and you generally should not buy a ticket before approval. Most missions accept a verifiable flight reservation showi…