Visa Renewal Guidelines for Frequent Travelers to the United States

Non-immigrant visa applicants can request a renewal of their visa without first making an appointment by coming to the consular section any working Wednesday at 12.00 PM. Please refer to the schedule of Embassy holidays to verify that the consular section will be open.

Applicants requesting this courtesy should:

1. Correctly complete and fill out the DS-160 found at one of the following links:https://ceac.state.gov/genniv, http://yaounde.usembassy.gove/visas.html
2. Have entered the U.S. using a multiple entry visa issued by Embassy Yaoundé which is valid or expired within the past 12 months.  (This refers to the expiration date provided on your nonimmigrant visa).
3. Be seeking to renew the same category of visa.
4. Have not been refused a visa within the past 12 months.
5. Not have overstayed in the United States or have any other visa ineligibility.
6. Present all necessary documentation for their category of visa (please see the required documents for Business/Tourist Visas and Student Visas)

Please note: Those travelling on official US government business, including those travelling on Fulbright, International Visitor, and similar exchange programs sponsored by the US government, can apply for visas without an appointment. These applicants should come to the Embassy’s consular section, with complete documentation and payment as necessary, any working Wednesday at 12 noon. If alternative arrangements are necessary due to the urgency of travel, contact the consular section to set up a time.