News tagged consulate interview

Visa Shake-Up: U.S. Drops ‘Drop-Box’ Renewal, What It Means for Your Travel Plans

Starting September 2, 2025, the U.S. will end its popular ‘drop-box’ visa renewal option for travelers from 57 countries. This move, which requires everyone to attend an in-person interview at a consulate, has sparked buzz and debate among frequent flyers and industry insiders alike. Here’s how this policy change could affect your future visits stateside—and what it might mean for tourism and hospitality.

October 1, 2025

Say Goodbye to Easy Renewals: U.S. Ditches the Drop-Box Visa System for 57 Countries

Starting September 2, 2025, the U.S. is ending its time-saving 'drop-box' visa renewal option for travelers from 57 countries. Here’s how this change could impact your future travel plans, including longer waits, higher costs, and what it means for tourism and security.

September 15, 2025

Say Goodbye to Easy U.S. Visa Renewals: In-Person Interviews Return in 2025

Starting September 2, 2025, travelers from 57 countries will have to attend in-person interviews for U.S. visa renewals, ending the convenient 'drop-box' system. Here's how this shift might affect your future travel plans, from longer waits to tighter security.

September 12, 2025

Big Change Ahead: U.S. Ditches ‘Drop-Box’ Visa Renewals—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know

Starting September 2, 2025, the U.S. is ending its convenient 'drop-box' interview waiver for travelers from 57 countries. Here’s what this means if you’re planning a U.S. trip, from longer waits and higher costs to why the rule is changing and what it could mean for your travel plans.

September 9, 2025

Tougher Road Ahead for U.S. Visa Renewals: What Travelers Need to Know About the End of the Dropbox System

Starting September 2, 2025, the U.S. government will end its popular 'drop-box' visa renewal option for travelers from 57 countries. Everyone now needs an in-person interview, leading to longer waits and higher costs. Here’s what this could mean for travelers, hotel bookings, and the broader tourism scene.

September 8, 2025