The US is testing expedited tourist visa appointments for $750—a paid shortcut to skip the queue in select countries.
The US State Department has begun a pilot programme offering $750 fast-track tourist visa interviews in select locations. Instead of waiting months for a standard appointment, applicants can pay to jump the queue and get an interview slot within days or weeks.
This is not a new visa category—it's a paid expediting service for standard B-1/B-2 tourist visas. You still need to meet all the usual requirements (proof of ties to your home country, sufficient funds, genuine intent to return), but you get a faster appointment. The pilot is running in a limited number of countries and consulates; check the State Department website for your location.
A paid shortcut to skip the queue for tourist visa interviews.
If you're planning a time-sensitive trip and can afford the fee, this could save weeks of waiting. But the $750 is on top of the standard visa fee (around $160), so budget accordingly. The programme is experimental, so availability and pricing could change.
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