Planning to visit the U.S. in 2025? These embassies and consulates across Africa, Europe, and Asia offer some of the fastest visa appointment slots worldwide.
Securing a U.S. visa appointment can be a lengthy ordeal, but in some locations around the world, wait times are surprisingly short—even immediate. In 2025, Nairobi, Kenya tops the list, offering immediate appointments for B1/B2 visas due to streamlined operations and lower demand.
Here are 10 of the fastest U.S. visa appointment locations:
1. Nairobi, Kenya – Immediate (B1/B2)
2. Auckland, New Zealand – Around 2 months
3. Caribbean Region (Various Posts) – 0–2 months
4. Germany (Multiple Cities) – 1 month or less
5. Florence, Rome, Milan (Italy) – 1–2 months
6. Singapore – Approximately 2 months
7. Sydney & Melbourne, Australia – 3.5–7 months
8. Hyderabad, India – 3 months
9. Buenos Aires, Argentina – About 1 month
10. Casablanca, Morocco – 6 months (B1/B2), 1 month (student/work)
Wait times fluctuate, but applying outside your home country—where allowed—could fast-track your U.S. travel plans.