There are new developments at the U.S. consular posts in Poland.
Beginning August 16, 2012, the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw and U.S.
Consulate General in Krakow will introduce new services for visa
applicants. Fee payment and appointment scheduling for nonimmigrant
visa applicants and information (including online access) and
courier services for all visa applicants, will be coordinated and
become available at no additional cost. This is part of an effort
of the U.S. State Department to improve service to qualified visa
applicants in Poland.
Beginning on August 16, 2012, the following changes will take
effect for all visa applicants:
Applicants will have access to visa information online as well
as through a call center at no cost. The call center will be
open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closed Saturdays,
Sundays, and Holidays.
Applicants will be required to pay their MRV visa fee at any
Bank Pocztowy location in Poland (cash in local currency
only). Fees must be paid in advance of making an
appointment. Appointments cannot be made without confirmation
of payment with a receipt number.
Appointments will be made online or
through the call center at no cost to the applicant.
Applicants will select a TNT document pick-up location for
their passport's return prior to scheduling a visa interview
appointment.
Applicants will be able to use the TNT document pass back
option for documents requested by the Consular officer during the
interview by dropping off documents at a TNT document pick-up
location throughout Poland.
According to our latest information, all applications
and payments made through August 14 will be honored by the Embassy
through the current system of case processing and
payment. More information may be found at http://poland.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas.html.
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