Visa Processing Times by Country

Real processing-time distribution across 160 countries.

Of the 53 countries requiring advance application, 28 process in 5–15 working days and 15 are marked 'per consulate'. The other 107 are visa-free or visa-on-arrival.

The US is the longest: 1–4 months for an interview appointment plus 3–10 working days after. The UK (15 days, or priority), Australia (15–30 days) follow.

Filing season, consular district, document completeness and any extra steps (interview, fingerprints, notarization). Allow enough lead time rather than chasing the fastest possible.