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US Embassy Ankara’s video guide walks Turkish applicants through the visa interview
From leaving phones and bags at home to answering a consular officer’s questions “clearly and honestly,” the embassy’s Turkish-language guide explains each step of the nonimmigrant visa interview.
The U.S. Embassy in Ankara has published a step-by-step video guide for applicants preparing for nonimmigrant visa interviews, covering everything from the security check at the entrance to the questions a consular officer may ask. The Turkish-language video, shared by the embassy on its official channels, is presented by a consular officer at the embassy.
Leave the bag and the phone at home
Applicants are asked not to bring bags to their appointment, as bags are not allowed inside, and communication devices and mobile phones are prohibited at the embassy. Only essential items such as a passport and the required documents should be brought.
At the entrance, applicants go through a security screening, where they should hand their passport to the security officer when asked, follow the guards’ instructions and place the passport in the designated tray. After security, they are directed to a waiting area, and visa staff guide them through the rest of the process.
Fingerprints, intake and the interview
The first stop is the fingerprint window, where applicants place their fingers on a scanner as instructed, a step the embassy says is mandatory for most applicants. At the intake window that follows, applicants are asked to place a photo inside their passport and submit it to visa staff for review, then wait in line until they are called for their interview.
At the interview, applicants hand their passport to the consular officer and may submit additional documents only if asked. The officer will ask about travel plans, the purpose of the visit and other relevant details. “Answer the questions clearly and honestly,” the guide advises.
After the interview
When the interview ends, the officer explains the next steps. If the visa is approved, applicants receive instructions on how to collect their passport; if additional processing is required, they are informed. The embassy urges applicants to check its website before their appointment for updated information and any additional requirements.
According to the embassy’s visa page, all nonimmigrant visa applicants, including those under the age of 14 and over the age of 79, will generally require an in-person interview with a consular officer, while certain visa categories may qualify for an interview waiver.
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