Non-Immigrant Visas
General Information
Changes in MRV Fees
The Department adjusted the Machine-Readable Visa (MRV) and Border Crossing Card (BCC) fees to ensure sufficient resources to meet the increasing cost of processing nonimmigrant visas (NIVs). The new MRV fee for H, L, O, P, Q and R visas will be $190; for E visas $270, and K visas $240. All other categories, including B-1/B-2, F, J, and adult BCCs, will increase to $160.
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Customer Service
The Department of State manages the visa process strictly but fairly in order to best protect the United States. We are committed to the essential openness for which the United States has always been known. Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged. At U.S. Embassy Sarajevo, Consular officers and staff are committed to providing fair and respectful service to all visa applicants. Your visa application will be given every consideration consistent with U.S. immigration law.
Location
All U.S. visas for residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina are processed at U.S. Embassy Sarajevo, at 1 Robert C. Frasure Street. Visa interviews are conducted by appointment only in the embassy’s Consular Section. When you arrive for your visa interview, Embassy guards will direct you to the consular waiting room.
General Information
Presumption of Immigrant Intent. According to U.S. Law, applicants for most classes of non-immigrant visas are considered to be intending immigrants until the applicant can convince the consular officer that they have compelling family, economic and social ties to Bosnia and Herzegovina – ties which would compel them to return to Bosnia and Herzegovina upon completion of their temporary visit to the United States.
Representatives from the State-Level Government and International Organizations on Official Travel. If you are traveling on behalf of the State-level government of Bosnia and Herzegovina or an International Organization recognized by the U.S. (UN, World Bank, etc.), your visa will be processed through normal diplomatic procedures, and you do not have to pay the visa application fee or appear for a visa interview.
The Visa Information Service Call Center can answer most questions regarding your visa class, required documents, required fees, and preparation for the interview. Procedures for contacting the Call Center are above.
Information on the Web. Due to the volume of requests for information, it is not possible to respond to individual email inquiries other than congressional correspondence.
- For general information on U.S. visa policy and procedures, including information on student and work visas, please visit Department of State Travel - Temporary Visitors to the U.S. website.
- For the State Department’s travel and visa information page, please visit Department of State Travel website.
- For information on temporary visitors and different visa classes, please visit Department of State Travel - Temporary Visitors to the U.S. website.
- For visa forms, please visit Department of State Travel - Visa Application Forms website.
FAQs: Also, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
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