The U.S Embassy in Nairobi announces new Visa interview guidelines for Kenyans, effective September 2nd.

US Visa Interview Rules To Change In September – What You Should Know

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos US Visa Interview Rules to Change in September – What You Should Know The US Department of State has announced changes to its visa interview policies, effective September 2, 2025. With the revised regulations, in-person interviews will become mandatory for most nonimmigrant visa applicants, effectively phasing out the wide-ranging interview waivers previously granted in recent years. “All noni…

The U.S Embassy in Nairobi announces new Visa interview guidelines for Kenyans, effective September 2nd.

Friday, August 1, 2025 - The United States Government has issued updated guidelines for non-immigrant visa applications, with the changes set to take effect on September 2nd, 2025. The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has urged Kenyan applicants to familiarize themselves with the new procedures. Under the revised rules, most applicants - including those under 14 and over 79 - will still be required to attend in-person interviews. However, certain categor…