VISAConnect Services

We know you’re excited about your prospective travels to the U.S., and we know it may be more cost-effective to buy an airline ticket early; however, if you do not already have a visa, buying your ticket first may cost you more in the long run.

Our Tip: Save yourself from additional expenses from changing a flight! Wait until you have your passport and visa in hand before making flight arrangements.

There has been an increase in the number of third-party preparers or visa service providers creating fake appointment letters and charging exorbitant fees for visa services you can do yourself. Check out our most recent Ask-the-Consul publication for tips to avoid being scammed during the visa process: https://gy.usembassy.gov/ask-the-consul-may-2023/.