Months of waiting in Istanbul and Ankara for a U.S. visa
According to data from the U.S. Department of State dated September 17, 2026, the estimated waiting time for a B1/B2 visa in Ankara and Istanbul is 4.5 months. In Sydney, the wait reaches 21 months.
The appointment wait times for those applying for a visa to the United States for tourism or business travel vary by country and city.
Estimated wait times for the US B1/B2 tourist and business visa were announced as 21 months in Sydney, 18 months in Vancouver, 12.5 months in Islamabad, and 10 months in New Delhi.
The wait time of six months in Erbil is about three months in Rome and roughly one month in Berlin.
Appointment dates may change.
The announced durations indicate the estimated wait for the next available visa interview. Earlier dates may become available if new appointment slots open or gaps appear on the calendar.
It is important for applicants planning to travel to the United States to regularly check their current appointment status.
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