There are 3 main questions that concern our clients going to an interview for a US visa:
- What is and is not allowed to bring to an interview?
- What will the consul ask and what should I answer?
- What can I take additionally during the interview?
What should visa applicants bring to the US Embassy/Consulate interview?
Please only take with you:
- Letter scheduling an interview.
- DS-160 confirmation page printed on A4 sheet in portrait format with a readable barcode.
- Your passport, as well as any previous passports.
- Bank receipt with paid visa fee for each applicant.
- One color passport photograph, size 5×5 cm, on glossy paper on a white background.
Do not bring prohibited items with you:
This includes laptops, mobile phones, USB sticks, chargers, cables, batteries, headphones, smart watches, remote car keys, e-cigarettes, cigarettes, lighters, etc. as there are no storage lockers.
Frequently Asked Questions for Interviews at the US Embassy in Jakarta and Consulate in Surabaya
Popular questions during the interview for a B1/B2 Tourist/Business visa:
- Why do you want to go to the USA?
- Why did you choose this particular period? Why not another?
- How long will you stay in the US? Can’t you complete your trip in a shorter period?
- Do you have a place where you can stay in the United States? Where?
- How much do you think your trip will cost? Do you have the funds? Can you show me? (bank statement, for example)
- Can you book a flight to the United States of America?
- Have you been to the USA before?
- Who will accompany you on this trip?
- Will you have travel insurance? If not, are you planning to purchase one?
- What is your job?
- What is your annual income?
- Will you return to your country of origin?
- How can we be sure that you will return?
- Do you have real estate?
- Who will look after the house when you are away?
- Do you have an invitation letter? If yes, can you show it?
- How many children do you have?
- Do you pay taxes?
- How do you plan to get from one place to another when you arrive in the US?
- Do you have a car?
- Do you have brothers and sisters?
Learn how to answer US visa interview questions so you can complete your interview with confidence.
What additional things can you take during an interview?
- We recommend printing out a bank statement that could confirm your financial status.
- You can grab a certificate of ownership of real estate and transport. Although this is not necessary.
- You can invite a translator to the interview, who will undoubtedly help if your knowledge of English is not enough.
It is important to show the US representative in a confident voice that you can always document your words. Keep in mind that the consul conducting the interview is a psychologist and a “lie detector.” He looks at the intonation and firmness in the answers. By the way, in 99.9% of cases they will not ask for additional documents. And if they ask, you can always deliver them.
We wish you success in obtaining a US visa!