If you must travel to the U.S. for an emergency, you may qualify for an expedited appointment. You must first pay the visa application fee and complete the Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) form. Then, you can request an emergency appointment by completing the online Emergency Request Form. Each Post has different guidance on how to submit the application and sometimes what constitutes and emergency. Policies in effect at the time of the emergency may also affect a person’s ability to receive an emergency appointment. If the Embassy approves your request, then you will receive an email with a code which allows you to schedule your emergency appointment online. During the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the emergency appointments must still qualify for a National Interest Exception.