Visitor Visa Applicants under 14 years old and over the age of 80
Any applicant under 14 or over 80 applying for a Visitor’s visa (B1, B2, B1/B2), who have not previously had a U.S Visa application denied may use the special Age Requirement – Personal Appearance Waiver.
Qualifying persons may submit their documents and passport directly to the U.S Embassy during the Interview Waiver Program time – Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. You must log into our Visa Information Website to secure this appointment to drop off your documents. You will not have to see a Consular Officer.
Visitor Visa Applicants under 14 years old and over the age of 80
Any applicant under 14 or over 80 applying for a Visitor’s visa (B1, B2, B1/B2), who have not previously had a U.S Visa application denied may use the special Age Requirement – Personal Appearance Waiver.
Qualifying persons may submit their documents and passport directly to the U.S Embassy during the Interview Waiver Program time – Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. You must log into our Visa Information Website to secure this appointment to drop off your documents. You will not have to see a Consular Officer.
For minor children, both parents must have a valid U.S. visa.
Additional Documents Required
In addition to the standard documents required for each visa type, the following documents are required for applicants under 14 using this special exemption:
- Minor child’s original birth certificate and adoption decree, if adopted
- Legible copies of both parents’ or legal guardian’s valid U.S. visa
- Legible copies of both parents’ or legal guardian’s biographical page of their valid passport
- If only one parent has full legal custody, then a copy of court documents showing custody should be submitted
- If the second parent is deceased, a copy of the death certificate is required
- Do not submit parents’ actual passports. Copies of the passports and visas are sufficient.
In addition to all the required documents, applicants 80 years of age and older must submit:
- Any and all previous passports with visas
Feel free to direct any questions to our Visa Information Service at 225-8732.
