How Long Does It Take to Get a U.S. Visa Appointment in Amman?

How Long Does It Take to Get a U.S. Visa Appointment in Amman? You’re not the only one asking this. A lot of people in Jordan (and around the region) want to visit the U.S. for different reasons—tourism, study, family, work. And the first real step? Booking that embassy appointment.

Now let’s not sugarcoat it—it might take a while.

Different People, Different Waiting Times

I’ve seen cases where someone got an appointment in 2 weeks, and others who waited 2 months or more. Why? Because it depends on:

What type of visa you want
When you apply (season matters!)
How busy the embassy is that week

If you’re applying for a tourist visa, expect a longer wait—everyone wants one.
Students get a bit more priority (especially before school starts).
Work visas are somewhere in between.
And if it’s a family case, your wait time depends on your category and paperwork.

Quick Story

A friend of mine applied for a student visa back in June. He submitted his DS-160, paid the fee, and when he logged into the system—boom. First appointment was 5 weeks out.
He checked every day and luckily found an earlier date when someone canceled.
So yes, checking daily helps.

What Slows It Down?

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Summer (May–August): busier than usual
Holidays (U.S. & Jordan): less staff
Sudden policy changes: it happens
System bugs or slow servers: frustrating, but real

Where to Check the Time (and Don’t Guess)

Don’t ask random Facebook groups—go to travel.state.gov.

Choose “Jordan”
Pick “Amman”
Choose your visa type
You’ll see the estimated wait time. It changes all the time.

Before You Book — Get These Ready:

DS-160 form
Your passport
Visa fee payment confirmation
Supporting docs (depends on your visa)

Then:

Go to ustraveldocs.com/jo
Make an account
Pick a date
Get your confirmation

Don’t be late! They really won’t let you in if you’re over 30 minutes late.

Tips That Actually Work

Start early — 3 to 6 months before your trip is ideal
Be flexible with dates
Refresh the appointment page daily (cancellations happen)
Emergency? You can ask for a faster slot—but only if you qualify

After the Interview

Most people get their visa in 3–5 days. But don’t count on that 100%. Some applications go through “administrative processing” and that can take longer. Just don’t book a flight right away after your interview.