Overview

• Interview waivers continue only for diplomatic and official visa categories and for certain renewals, according to the State Department.
• Applicants must book two visits, with CAS biometrics scheduled at least 48 hours before the consular interview.
• The DS-160 confirmation number must exactly match the number used to schedule the appointment, with verification required at least two business days before the interview.
• Wait times for tourist visa interviews remain lengthy as of June 2025 data, with posts such as Mexico City and Mérida around nine months, and some applicants may receive emails to move up distant 2025-or-later dates at no cost.
• The B1/B2 application fee stays at $185, payable in pesos at the consular exchange rate, and DHL passport pickup now carries an additional charge.