What Happens Next
Approved
Congratulations! Your application has been approved. Please follow these steps to obtain your visa:
Pay visa issuance fee: Citizens of certain countries (NOT Kuwait) must pay an additional visa issuance fee once their applications are approved. The Consular Officer normally advises the applicant at the conclusion of the interview if an issuance fee is required. Refer to the visa reciprocity table to determine the exact cost by nationality. Fees may be paid at the Embassy in cash (KD or USD) or by credit card (American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa).
Note: There are no issuance fees for Kuwaiti citizens.
Unless otherwise instructed by the Consular Officer, your visa should be printed the next business day after your interview. After the interview, applicants must visit the DHL Passport Express office located just outside the Embassy and provide a Kuwaiti-based address, telephone number and e-mail address on a DHL form. Applicants will retain a receipt with their DHL tracking number. Applicants will pay a fee of KD 5.000 for the basic service directly to DHL on the interview day.
When the passport is ready to be returned, DHL will courier the passport to the applicant within two business days after contacting the applicant. Visit the Department of Homeland Security site to learn about the inspection process when you arrive at a U.S. port of entry. You will also be required to participate in US-Visit, a program to verify your identity using electronic fingerprint data and digital photos.
We hope you enjoy your visit to the United States.
