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June 9, 2026
State Department Launches Pilot Premium Visa Interview Service for $750
- The State Department will offer a pilot program for expedited visa interviews at select embassies and consulates for an additional $750 fee, starting July 1.
- Applicants can schedule interviews within 10 days of payment, but the fee does not guarantee visa approval.
- The program is set to run until December 31, 2023, and may be extended based on demand.
4 Sources
- Trump administration to sell faster visa interviews for $750 in new pilot programJun 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM · Independent
- Trump administration offering 'premium' expedited visa interviews for $750Jun 9, 2026 at 9:22 PM · The Hill
- Trump administration to offer 'premium' expedited visa interviews for $750Jun 10, 2026 at 2:29 AM · Fox News
- Need a U.S. Visa and Want to Skip a 12-Month Line? That’ll Be $750Jun 10, 2026 at 9:04 AM · NYT