The U.S. Embassy in Türkiye has just issued a critical update that will affect all nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applicants: a new visa appointment platform will officially launch on May 30, 2025, replacing the current system.
This move marks a major shift in how applicants will access and manage their U.S. visa appointments, pay fees, and submit documents.
Transition to New Platform: ustraveldocs.com
From May 30, 2025, all U.S. visa applicants in Türkiye—both nonimmigrant and immigrant—must begin using the new platform: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/. This new platform promises easier access to scheduling tools, improved fee payment processing, and streamlined document handling.
The Transition Deadlines You Must Know
| Date | Action |
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| May 14, 2025 | Last day to pay visa fees via cash |
| May 17, 2025 | Last day to pay visa fees via credit card |
| May 18–29 | Read-only access to the current system – No changes allowed |
| May 19, 2025 | Deadline to schedule an appointment (Immigrant Visas) using current platform |
| May 23, 2025 | Last day to drop off documents at authorized locations |
| May 30, 2025 | Official launch of the new visa system at ustraveldocs.com |
What Applicants Need to Do?
✅ Already Scheduled an Appointment?
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- Double-check your DS-160 barcode number. It must match the one in the system.
- Visit: ais.usvisa-info.com and update your barcode by May 14, 2025 if needed.
- Attend your appointment as scheduled.
✅ Paid but Haven’t Booked Yet?
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Schedule your appointment by May 18 at: ais.usvisa-info.com
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✅ Haven’t Started Yet?
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Act fast! Cash fee payments stop May 14, credit card payments stop May 17, 2025.
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✅ Instructed to Submit Documents?
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Submit all required documents before May 23, 2025 to avoid delays.
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✅ Immigrant Visa Applicants:
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- No action needed if already scheduled.
- If you’ve paid but not scheduled, do so by May 19.
- From May 30 onward, all applicants must register on ustraveldocs.com and follow the Legacy Applicant Instructions if switching platforms.
⚠️ Why This Matters?
This transition will impact every visa applicant in Türkiye. Missing a key date could result in delayed interviews, forfeited fees, or the need to restart the process under the new platform.
U.S. Embassy officials urge all travelers to verify their details immediately and follow all deadlines to ensure a smooth visa process during this major system upgrade as per this announcement https://tr.usembassy.gov/transition-to-new-visa-appointment-platform/.