PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who do not arrive
at their scheduled appointment time will be refused admission to the premises.
Please do not arrive early for your appointment as you will not be allowed to queue
up prior to your scheduled appointment time.
Your appointment time is when you will be allowed to queue up to begin the application process. Your interview will take place after the initial paperwork and processing are completed. Please understand that our strict policy on adhering to the stated appointment time is designed to ensure a shorter processing time for everyone.
Please do not bring large bundles or bags with you when you come for your appointment.
Please also be aware that food and cell phones are not permitted inside
the building.
The primary applicant will be the only person allowed into
the building unless the applicant is a minor child (age 17 and under) accompanied
by a parent or legal guardian. Other parties (including relatives, friends,
co-workers, employers, lawyers, etc.) will not be allowed into the building
unless requested to do so by a Consulate official.
You must bring two photographs that meet the following requirements or your application will not be processed.
Photos must be printed on a white background.
Colored or patterned backgrounds are unacceptable. Photos must have
been taken within the last six months.
Photos must show the applicant facing straight ahead, looking neither
down nor to the side, with the applicant’s head centered in the
frame and ears exposed.
Photos must measure 50 mm. The applicant’s head (measured from
top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) must measure 25 mm to 33 mm.
The applicant’s eye level must be 28 mm to 35 mm from the bottom
of the photo.
Photos must be stapled to the DS-156 application form. The staples
cannot touch the applicant's face.
