Switchboard: [44] (0)20 7499-9000
Visa Information Line: 09068-200-290 (24 hour)
* 60p/min; only available in the U.K., within U.K. may be unavailable from some business telephones and mobile networks.
24 Grosvenor Square
London, W1A 1AE
United Kingdom
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
Best Contact Method:
Email
Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package:
As of late November 2005, waiting time varies wildly from 4 to 12 weeks. An interview date is *sometimes* issued more quickly if applicants can show that they have concrete wedding/travel plans, but not always. If applying through London, plan for a 10-12 week wait in between the Consulate's receipt of the approved petition and the actual interview.
E-mail is definitely the best way to contact London if necessary.
Issues Packet 3?
Packet 3 Contains:
DS-230-I Part I
DS-156 x2 (Full out online to generate barcode http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/electronic.html - Add photo to each, do not sign)
DS-156K (Do not sign)
DS-157 (Male only)
IV-15 Checklist
Information on how to book your medical
Issues Packet 4?
Yes
Packet 4 Contents (if known):
Forms to Consulate?
Other Forms (if any)?
Direct Consular Filing Offered?
Yes
If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
Residents_Only
Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview?
Yes
Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"?
Advance
Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in?
Embassy Scheduled
Visa issued same day?
No
If not what's the waiting period?
The passport with visa is delivered back to the applicant via SMS courier. This takes anywhere from 24 hours to a week.
Is the Medical exam same day as interview?
Prior to Interview
Cost of Medical Exam?
£179
List of doctors?
All UK applicants MUST have their medical examination performed at one of three Nuffield Hospital Health Screening (NHHS) centres. These are located in London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. London seems to be the busiest, while Edinburgh seems to be the least busy.
How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical?
1
How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview?
2
Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview?
Vaccination requirements?
Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate?
Additional Info?
Forms available at http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/forms/visaforms.html
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