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US Embassy announces update to visa interview waiver procedures

Published: 25 Aug 2025 - 03:31 pm | Last Updated: 25 Aug 2025 - 03:43 pm
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Doha, Qatar: The US Embassy Doha announced an update regarding non-immigrant visa interview waiver processing.

All non-immigrant visa applicants, including applicants under the age of 14 and over the age of 79, will be required to appear for an in-person interview with a consular officer, the press statement said.  

It further added that applicants seeking to apply for a US visa are encouraged to use the Embassy’s Visas Navigator, an online tool designed to answer frequently asked questions and provide step-by-step guidance throughout the application process.

The US Embassy reminded applicants and the public to rely only on official Embassy resources for accurate and up-to-date information and to continue to monitor the Embassy’s official website and social media accounts for further updates.