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Applicants for U.S. visas are required to appear in person for a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy You must schedule an appointment for that interview, either online using this website or through the call center.
To Schedule an Appointment. Please click here to schedule an appointment. Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) While Qatar has been designated as a participant in Visa Waiver Program (VWP), until December 1, 2024 Qatari nationals must have a valid visa to travel to the United States.
If you are a Qatari citizen or resident seeking to schedule an appointment for a petition-based visa interview, including H or L visa, or you received your initial H or L while residing in Doha and are renewing, please set up a profile on this page and schedule an appointment.
All applicants are processed as efficiently as possible and the U.S. Embassy strives to keep the wait time for appointments as short as possible. That said, the earlier you book your appointment, the more likely you are to be able to get the interview date and time you want.
How to Apply. Step 1: DS-160 Application. Determine your visa type by reading Common Nonimmigrant Visas. Each visa type explains the qualifications and application items. Choose the visa type that applies to your situation. Be sure to also review the Visa Waiver Program.
On this website you can find information about U.S. immigrant and nonimmigrant visas and the requirements to apply for each. You can also learn how to pay the required visa application fee, and book an interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Doha. This is the official visa information website of the U.S. Mission in Qatar.
Starting September 1, 2022, Embassy Doha expanded the Interview Waivers (IW) program to include qualified Qatari citizens and residents. The IW program allows qualifying visa applicants to submit visa applications by postal mail without an appointment.
