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Homepage - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Germany /visas/english/general/visa-expiration-date.html . How do I determine which visa category I should apply for? Can the U.S. Consular Section tell me which visa I should apply for? Information on visa categories is provided on our visa directory page. Visa processing begins when the application is received on the appointment day. We are unable to make any related decisions before an application is received. We are also not authorized to speculate about the result of a visa application an applicant is preparing. Performers, Entertainers and Athletes Information on O- and P visas for performers, entertainers and athletes is available on our visa directory page. If you are not sure whether you need an O or P visa, send us a short description of the planned activities. I was told that my visa application needs additional administrative processing. What does that mean and how long will it take? Under current U.S. law and regulations certain applicants require additional administrative processing before a visa can be issued. The amount of time required to carry out this additional administrative processing varies. It can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months or longer. We are unable to expedite this process. My child has a Kinderreisepass” and needs a visa urgently, can you help me? While we can process urgent visa applications, we encourage all travelers, children and babies included, to obtain an E-passport. An expedited E-passport can be obtained more quickly (within 72 hours) and at less cost than a U.S. visa. Please contact your local passport office immediately about this option. Should you choose to apply for a visa for your child, you can drop off or mail in his or her application and all the required documents if the child is under 14 years of age. If the child is 14 or older, an appointment and a personal appearance are necessary. However, you should be aware of the fact that it takes 2-3 days for the visa application to be processed and the visa to be issued, and then it will be mailed to you via the German postal system. We cannot guarantee any specific date when the visa will be ready. Read More Search for an Answer Search Guideline Use up to three keywords instead of using a full sentence for the best search results. 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