Archive · 3 Aug 2026
US Pilots $750 Expedited Visa Appointments for B1/B2
The US government is testing a new way to get visa interviews faster.
If you want a B1 or B2 visa, you can pay $750 to get an interview in the next 10 business days.
You still have to pay the normal $185 visa fee and fill out the application.
The extra money is not refunded if you miss the interview.
Even with the fast slot, the US still checks you carefully before giving you a visa.
US Department of State pilots a $750 paid‑expedite program for B1/B2 visas until Dec. 31, 2026.
Only B1/B2 business and tourism visas are eligible; H‑1B, L‑1, F‑1, H‑4, and immigrant visas are excluded.
Applicants must first schedule a regular appointment, pay the $185 MRV fee, and then can pay $750 to secure an interview within 10 business days.
The $750 fee is non‑refundable and must be paid within 10 minutes of selecting a slot; missed appointments forfeit the fee.
Expedited appointment does not guarantee visa issuance; full vetting and screening still apply.
- Who
- US Department of State
- What
- Pilot paid expedited visa appointment program
- When
- Until December 31, 2026
- Where
- Select US embassies and consulates worldwide
- Why
- To offer faster interview slots for B1/B2 visa applicants
- Program
- Paid Expedited Appointment
- Eligible Visas
- B1/B2 business and tourism
- Expedited Fee
- $750 per appointment
- Additional Fee
- $185 Machine‑Readable Visa (MRV) fee
- Program End
- December 31, 2026