Once you have submitted your request, please wait for a response from the Embassy, which will come via email. Please be sure to note the type of emergency you believe qualifies you for an emergency appointment. If you wish to proceed with requesting an emergency appointment, then complete the Emergency Request Form or contact the call center to request assistance. Accordingly, you may find that it is not necessary to request an emergency appointment because there are no earlier dates available. At the time you schedule your appointment, you will see an onscreen message showing the earliest available appointment date, which includes emergency appointments. Please note that you must schedule an appointment before you can request an expedited date. Schedule an appointment online for the earliest available date. Applying for an Emergency AppointmentĬomplete the Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) form. You must also present evidence that the deceased is an immediate relative. Required proof: A letter from the funeral director stating the contact information, the details of the deceased and the date of the funeral. Purpose of travel is to attend the funeral of or make arrangements for repatriating the body of an immediate family member (mother, father, brother, sister, child, grandparent, or grandchild) in the United States.
You must also present evidence of your relationship to the sick or injured person. The letter must describe the medical condition and the urgency of the situation. Required proof: A letter from the doctor who is treating or will treat you or your loved one. Purpose of travel is to obtain emergency medical care, to accompany a relative or employer for emergency medical care, or to travel to be with a an immediate family member (mother, father, brother, sister, child, grandparent, or grandchild) undergoing emergency medical care in the United States. Please be aware that false statements about the need for an emergency appointment may adversely affect the credibility of your case during the visa interview. It is essential that you possess all required documentation for your desired visa type before you make this request. for an emergency, you may qualify for an expedited appointment. You are here: Home / Apply for an Emergency Appointment Apply for an Emergency Appointment Overview