EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES PODGORICA, MONTENEGRO

Welcome to the Nonimmigrant Visa Unit of the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica and thank you for your interest in visiting the United States. Most temporary visitors to the United States must apply for and obtain a nonimmigrant visa before beginning their journey. There are more than 20 categories of nonimmigrant visas. We encourage applicants to learn as much as they can about the laws, regulations and policies involved in processing a nonimmigrant visa application.
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. 
We promise to you, the visa applicant, that:  

• We will treat you with dignity and respect, even if we are unable to grant you a visa.
• We will treat you as an individual and your case as unique.
• We will remember that, to you, a visa interview may be a new or intimidating experience and that you may be nervous.
• We will use the limited time available for the interview to get as full a picture as possible of your travel plans and intentions.
• We will use our available resources to fairly assist all applicants to get appointments to allow travel in time for business, study, and other important obligations.
• We will post detailed and accurate information on visa requirements and application procedures on every Embassy and Consulate website.
• We will provide information on nonimmigrant appointment waiting times at every Embassy and Consulate posted on the State Department travel web-site.
• We will explain the reason for any visa denial to you.

Furthermore, if you are a:

• Student, we will make every effort to ensure that you get an appointment and, if qualified, a visa in time to start classes.
• Medical and humanitarian emergency traveler, we will expedite processing for those dealing with life threatening emergencies.
• Business traveler, we will establish appropriate mechanisms to facilitate business travel and expedite cases of particular concern to American business.

At the same time, we expect you, the visa applicant, to:

• Plan your travel and visa application as far in advance as possible.
• Complete your application fully and accurately.
• Be forthcoming about your purpose and plans.
• Prepare for your interview by being able to clearly and concisely describe your intentions.

The information on this website is designed to help you understand the process and to come to the interview prepared. Simply click on one of the links on the left side of the page to begin.
If you have an Emergency and need to apply for a nonimmigrant visa immediately, please click on the link: Emergency Travel.