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• Do I have to schedule my visa appointment at the US Consulate that is nearest my home address?

  No, you can schedule a visa appointment at any of the US Consulates in your country, regardless if it is closest or furthest away from where you live.

• Can I get my visa in another country?

  No, you must visit a U.S. consulate in the country where you live. You cannot make an appointment for a visa in another country if you are not a citizen of that country.

• Should I have the visa sent to me or pick it up?

  Depending on where you live, you should have the visa sent back to you by UPS, as it will not be issued on the same day as your appointment at the embassy. Expect 1-3 working days. So if you do not live near the embassy to pick up the visa at one of ...

• Which visa should I request?

  You need an F-1 visa, a non-immigrant visa for students.

• How long is a visa valid?

  Your F1 visa is usually valid for 5 years. So make sure that your passport is also valid for that long.