Expedited/Emergency Appointments

The American Embassy in Tel Aviv expedites a limited number of nonimmigrant visa interview appointments ONLY for the following purposes:

• Life-threatening medical emergencies that require treatment at a U.S. medical facility
• Visits to gravely ill/dying relatives in the United States
• Students and Exchange Visitors (F, M, and J visas) who could not otherwise travel to the U.S. in time for enrollment and class/program attendance
• Persons with approved employment-based visa petitions (visa categories H, L, P and O)
• Other time sensitive, business related travel, such as export promotion and direct foreign investment in the United States, and attendance at U.S. trade shows

Expedited or emergency request can be submitted ONLY after you successfully schedule an interview appointment on the first available date.

How do I apply for an emergency appointment? 

Step 1: Schedule an Appointment-- You must have already scheduled a regular appointment at the Embassy in Tel Aviv. This must be done even if the date scheduled does not fit your needs.  Click here for information on how to schedule an appointment. 

Step 2: Request an Emergency Appointment -- Send an e-mail requesting an emergency appointment to nivtelavivemrg@state.gov.  The request must contain: 

• The full name of the applicant requesting the emergency appointment
• The date of the scheduled appointment
• A description of the reason justifying emergency travel.
• Attach documentation substantiating the emergency. 

Emergency appointments will only be granted at the consular section’s discretion based upon workload and other considerations. The consular section will strive to respond to your emergency request as quickly as possible, generally within two business days, by scheduling a new appointment. If the applicant's request for an emergency appointment is accepted, the applicant will receive a confirmation e-mail with a new date and time to appear at the consular section. If the request is not approved, the applicant should attend the original appointment.

Please be advised that the granting of an emergency appointment in no way guarantees visa issuance. U.S. law places the burden of qualifying for any visa solely on the applicant