If you've already scheduled a visa appointment but now want to change the date or time, don’t worry-we will help you reschedule your visa appointment with a few simple steps. Most embassies allow U.S., UK, Schengen allow applicants to reschedule appointments online. This blog will provide you with a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to reschedule a visa appointment.
Log in to the relevant visa application portal using your credentials (email, password, and application ID). The following are some of the common visa portals:
If you do not remember your login details, then you can use options like "Forgot Password" or "Recover Account" to access. To recover your account, you might require to enter your passport number and application reference number for verification.
Go to the section where your current appointment details are mentioned. Typically, they are named "Manage Appointment," "Appointment History", or "Scheduled Appointments." In this section, you can see your already booked date, time, and visa application center (VAC) location, such as Delhi, Mumbai, or Chennai.
Check policies for your visa type before applying for the visa reschedule application for your visa type:
Select the “Cancel” or “Reschedule” option. For US visas, you need to cancel your existing appointment before booking a new visa appointment. Some portals allow the applicants to make direct changes in Schengen or UK visas. After cancelling the appointment, you will receive a confirmation sms or email.
Tip: Save the cancellation confirmation email or take a screenshot because you might need it while booking a new slot.
Go to the appointment booking section and choose a new date, time, and VAC location from the available slots. Metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai have few available slots because of the crowds, so you can consider smaller centers like Ahmedabad, Kochi, or Chandigarh for faster appointments. Check in early in the morning to get your desired slot. Some applicants also use slot monitoring tools or other paid services.
Usually, the applicants are not charged for rescheduling their visa appointments, but in the following case, you might be required to pay a small fee:
You can make these visa payments online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI according to your preference.
This is the last step of rescheduling your visa application. After booking the new slot, check your documentation to avoid further delays. Here are the common required documents:
You'll receive a new appointment confirmation letter via email and do not forget to carry it to the VAC.
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It is manageable and simple to reschedule your visa application if you need to reschedule for some reason. You can do it by following above mentioned simple steps. But check the rescheduling policy carefully, as countries charge you an additional fee, or some countries require you to cancel your previous appointment before rescheduling a new one. Check the requirements for your visa type and the country you’re applying for. It will make the whole visa rescheduling application process more convenient.