You must appear for an in-person interview at the Consular Section. Please gather the documents listed below and bring them with you to your interview and a copy of these instructions.

In general, only Visa applicants with scheduled appointments are allowed to enter the Consular Section. Parents or legal guardians are allowed to accompany minor children. For special instructions concerning translators or caregivers, visit the Consular Section website.

All visitors to the Consular Section are screened by security personnel prior to entry. To learn more about the security precautions and restrictions please visit the Consular Section Web site at https://tr.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/.

Important: All applicants must read the following access information before attending their appointment at U.S. Mission in Turkiye facilities: https://tr.usembassy.gov/visas/accessing-u-s-mission-in-turkey-facilities/.

General Required Documents - For All Visa Types

The following documents are required for all visa types:

1. Current Passport valid for travel to the United States. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements.)
2. Passport containing the most recently issued U.S. visa (if applicable).
3. Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page.
4. Confirmation and Instructions page printed from this website
5. One 5 x 5 cm (2 x 2 inches) color photo taken within the last 6 months. Further details regarding Department of State photo guidelines can be found at: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html.
6. Accompanying family members, unless entering the United States for another purpose, should present a marriage certificate (spouse) and/or birth certificate (for unmarried children under 21), as applicable.

If you are attending an appointment in person, you must bring original documents. If you are eligible to send your documents via courier, you must send your current valid passport and the prior passport containing the most recently issued U.S visa (if applicable), as well as the DS-160 confirmation page and copies of any other supporting documents. Please see the section below for a list of supporting documents required for each visa type.

(B) VISITOR: BUSINESS, TOURISM, MEDICAL TREATMENT

• Be ready to present the following documents, if traveling for medical treatment:
• Medical diagnosis from a local physician, explaining the nature of the ailment and the reason treatment is needed in the United States.
• Letter from a physician or medical facility in the United States stating the willingness to treat the diagnosed ailment, and detailing the projected length and cost of treatment (including doctors' fees, hospitalization fees, and all medical-related expenses).
• Proof that the patient's transportation, medical, and living expenses in the United States will be paid. This may be in the form of bank or other statements of income/savings or certified copies of income tax returns (either the patient's or the person or organization paying for the treatment).
• You may apply for a B-1 visitor visa to work temporarily in the U.S. as a personal or domestic employee in limited situations. You and your employer will be required to prove the employment relationship meets the wages and working conditions of the U.S. For further details on how to apply, visit your local U.S. Embassy’s website and https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html.

When attending an in-person consular interview, additional documents may be requested to establish if you are qualified for the visa. If you qualify for NOT attending an in-person consular interview, submit only the required documents specifically listed on the instruction page.

For example, additional requested documents for an in-person interview may include evidence of:

• The purpose of your trip
• Your intent to depart the United States after your trip; and/or
• Your ability to pay all the costs of your trip.
• Evidence of your employment and/or family ties may be sufficient to show the purpose of your trip and your intent to return to your home country.
• If you cannot cover all the costs for your trip, you may show evidence that another person will cover some or all of the costs for your trip.