Current US Visa Appointment wait times in Australia
US Visa Appointment wait times last updated on: December 12, 2025 (GMT)
The below US Visa Appointment wait times for Australia are daily updated from US State Department Global Visa Wait Times website.
- The below listed wait times given at consulates does not include time for administrative processing (221g)
- The US Visa appointment wait times can change weekly based on workload and staff availability
- To qualify for emergency appointments, you need to meet urgency criteria such as medical emergency, school start dates, funerals, etc.
Current US Visa Appointment Wait times in Canberra
| Non-immigrant US Visa Type | Appointment Wait Time |
|---|---|
| Interview Required Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) | N/A |
| Interview Required Petition-Based Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q) | N/A |
| Interview Required Crew and Transit(C, D, C1/D) | N/A |
| Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) | N/A |
Address, Contact Info
U.S. Embassy in Canberra, Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600, Telephone: (02) 6214-5600,Website: https://au.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/canberra/
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Current US Visa Appointment Wait times in Melbourne
| Non-immigrant US Visa Type | Appointment Wait Time |
|---|---|
| Interview Required Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) | 3.5 Months |
| Interview Required Petition-Based Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q) | 1 Month |
| Interview Required Crew and Transit(C, D, C1/D) | < 0.5 Month |
| Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) | 4 Months |
Address, Contact Info
U.S. Consulate in Melbourne, 553 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Telephone: (03) 9526-5900,Website: https://au.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/melbourne/
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Current US Visa Appointment Wait times in Perth
| Non-immigrant US Visa Type | Appointment Wait Time |
|---|---|
| Interview Required Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) | 2 Months |
| Interview Required Petition-Based Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q) | 2 Months |
| Interview Required Crew and Transit(C, D, C1/D) | 1 Month |
| Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) | 1.5 Months |
Address, Contact Info
U.S. Consulate in Perth, 16 St. George’s Terrace, Perth, WA 6000, Telephone: (08) 6144-5100,Website: https://au.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/perth/
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Current US Visa Appointment Wait times in Sydney
| Non-immigrant US Visa Type | Appointment Wait Time |
|---|---|
| Interview Required Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) | 2.5 Months |
| Interview Required Petition-Based Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q) | 2.5 Months |
| Interview Required Crew and Transit(C, D, C1/D) | 2.5 Months |
| Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) | 4 Months |
Address, Contact Info
U.S. Consulate in Sydney, Level 10, MLC Centre, 19-29 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000,Website: https://au.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/sydney/
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Other US Consulates / Virtual Locations in Australia
These below locations do not provide any US Visa Appointments or Visa Interviews. They usually focus on business and trade relations or other functions of US consulates.
Canberra
U.S. Embassy in Canberra, Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600, Telephone: (02) 6214-5600,Website: https://au.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/canberra/