Follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia.
If you do not complete each step before your visa interview, the consular section may require you to reschedule.
All applicants must follow the instructions below before going to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Before your visa interview appointment, register online here. Registration lets us return your passport and documents to you after your visa interview. Registration also allows you to cancel or reschedule your interview if necessary.
All immigrant visa applicants, regardless of age, require a medical examination prior to the issuance of a visa. Only a physician accredited by the U.S. Consulate General can perform this exam. It is your responsibility to schedule a medical exam with one of the doctors listed below at Premier Bintaro Hospital before your visa interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy. Medical examination results from other physicians will not be accepted.
Premier Bintaro Hospital
Dr. Erlynda Taufik, Dr. Nathalia Wusis, or Dr. Grace Ndjurumana.
Jl. Jalan M.H. Thamrin No.1
Sektor 7 Bintaro Jaya, Banten 15224
Tel: 021‐2762-5500 or 021-745-5500
Hours:
Any medical examination fees, including x-ray and blood test fees, must be paid directly to the examining physician. Schedule your exam at least 10 days before your visa interview. It can take the physicians up to two weeks to complete your medical report.
The medical exam will include:
Your physician may request other tests as needed. Be prepared to discuss your medical history, the medications you are taking, and the current treatments you are receiving. More information on general medical requirements for U.S. immigrants is available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website.
U.S. immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to get certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of a visa. Current immigrant visa vaccination requirements are available on CDC.Gov. There you can find information on what vaccines you need based on your age. You can also read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about our medical exam requirements at Travel.State.Gov.
The doctor will send your results directly to the U.S. Embassy Jakarta.
Any x-rays taken will be given to you after your visa interview. You must carry the x-rays with you when you travel to the United States for the first time.
Medical reports are valid for three (3) or six (6) months, depending on the exam results. When your medical exam expires, your visa does too.
Everyone applying for a visa must bring the following documents to the immigrant visa interview. In most cases, applicants must also upload and submit all documents through the CEAC portal before the interview.
Appointment Letter: A copy of your interview appointment letter (does not apply to Diversity Visa, fiancé(e), adoptive, or asylee/refugee applicants).
Passport: Unexpired passport valid for six months beyond your intended date of entry to the United States and a photocopy of the biographic page (Where your name and photo are located).
Photograph: Two (2) color photographs of each person applying for a visa (5 cm x 5 cm, or 2 inch x 2 inch). Review our photo requirements online.
DS-260 or DS-160 Confirmation Page: Confirmation page of the Form DS-260 or DS-160 Application for an Immigrant Visa you submitted online at ceac.state.gov/iv.
Birth Certificate: Your original birth certificate and a photocopy
Medical exam results in a sealed envelope (if the physician gives you these results).
Certificate of Name Change (if applicable) and a photocopy.
Birth Certificate: Original or certified copies of birth certificates for all children of the principal applicant (even if he or she is not accompanying)
Military Records: If you served in the military of any country, a military record with English translation (if applicable).
Court and Criminal Records: If you have any court and criminal records, bring them along with an English translation (if applicable).
Police Certificate: If you are over the age of 16, bring the original police certificate from every country you have lived in for six months. If you are under 16, you don’t have to bring any police certificates.
For visa applicants, Police certificates are only valid for one year. If these three items are all true, bring a new police certificate to the interview:
See travel.state.gov for country-specific information on how to get foreign police certificates.
Applicants who fall into any category listed in italics below should bring these additional documents:
For family-based visa applicants:
For employment-based visa applications:
If you are adopted
If you are the petitioner’s stepchild:
Make sure your documents are translated
All documents NOT in English or Indonesian must be accompanied by an English translation certified by a competent translator and sworn to before a Notary Public. Court documents must be either the original with a court seal or a copy certified by the court. Copies certified by a lawyer are not acceptable.
Important information
If your visa application is approved, we will send your passport and visa to the address or pick-up location you selected when you scheduled your interview. Some locations are free, while others have fees. Visit our webpage on fees for more information.
To change your current document delivery address selection, visit http://www.usvisascheduling.com/.
To register or change your document delivery return address, visit http://www.usvisascheduling.com/.
Rescheduling or cancelling your interview
There’s no guarantee that a visa will still be available if you reschedule your appointment. If you cannot attend your appointment, you must reschedule your interview at http://www.usvisascheduling.com/. There may be a significant wait before the next available appointment, so attempt to attend the date already assigned.
For family preference and employment visa categories, carefully review the Visa Bulletin before you decide to reschedule your interview. There is no guarantee that a visa number will still be available on the date of your rescheduled interview.
Security screening procedures
Everyone visiting the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta must follow our security rules. If you refuse to go through security screening, you won’t be allowed to enter.
For the safety and security of all applicants and employees, you can’t bring cell phones or other electronic devices inside the embassy. You also can’t bring any bags, luggage, liquids or food. To avoid delays for yourself and others, only bring what you need for your appointment.
Accompanying people
Petitioners may accompany the applicant(s) to the visa interview. One interpreter may attend if the applicant is not fluent in English. If you plan on having someone accompany you, notify us through email at JakIV@state.gov at least one week before the interview.
Immigrant visa fees
If you have not paid all required fees to the National Visa Center, be prepared to pay these fees on the day of your interview.
All fees may be paid in either Indonesian Rupiah or by credit card. We accept MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. Credit card charges will be made in U.S. dollars and foreign exchange charges may apply.
If you are ineligible for a visa, we cannot refund the application fee. A list of fees can be found Fees for Visa Services.
Do not make travel plans outside Indonesia
If your visa is approved, we will keep your passport at the embassy while we prepare your immigration packet and print a visa for your passport. We will return your passport to you later via the method you selected when you registered online. If you must travel within Indonesia while your passport is still with us, make sure you have a valid picture ID other than your passport.
A consular officer can decide on a visa application only after reviewing the formal application and interviewing the applicant. There is no guarantee that you will receive a visa. Do not quit your job, sell your property, or make non-refundable travel arrangements until you have received your immigrant visa.
If more information is needed
Sometimes a consular officer refuses a visa application to review additional documents or for administrative processing.
For additional documents:
For administrative processing:
Wait at least 60 days after your interview before asking about your application status.
What happens after visa approval
Passport, Visa, and Sealed Immigrant Packet – We will place your immigrant visa on a page in your passport. Please review your visa to make sure there are no spelling errors. We will also give you a sealed envelope containing documents that you must give to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) when you arrive in the United States for the first time. Do not open this envelope. You must carry it with you; do not put it in your checked luggage. If you receive X-rays during your medical examination, carry those with you and give them to the U.S. CBP official who process your admission to the United States.
Online Processing – If your application is handled via online processing, all your supporting immigration documents will be transferred electronically to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In most cases, you are NOT required to carry a sealed envelope during your travel to the United States as an Immigrant Visa holder. At the U.S. port-of-entry, you must present only your passport containing the immigrant visa.
What do I need to do before I travel – You must pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) after you receive your immigrant visa and before you travel to the United States. Only children who enter the United States under the Orphan or Hague adoption programs, Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants, returning residents (SB-1s), and those issued K visas are exempt from this fee. Please visit the USCIS website for more information and to pay the fee. Please Note: USCIS will not issue a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551 or Green Card until you have paid the fee.
When should I travel – You must arrive in and apply for admission to the United States no later than the visa expiration date printed on your visa. An immigrant visa is usually valid for up to six (6) months from the date of issuance unless your medical examination expires sooner, which may make your visa valid for less than six (6) months.
Entering the United States – When traveling to the United States, the primary (or principal) applicant must enter before or at the same time as derivative family members with visas. A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customers and Border Protection (CBP) officials have authority to grant or deny admission. Learn about admission and entry requirements on the CBP website. When you are admitted, you will enter as a Lawful Permanent Resident, also called a green card holder, and will be permitted to work and live in the United States.
Getting a Green Card – Your Form I-551 Permanent Resident Card, also known as a green card, will be automatically mailed to the address in the United States that you write in your visa application form. This is a very important document that proves you have permission to reside in the United States. If you plan to travel outside the U.S. before your green card arrives: Please consult USCIS’s and CBP’s websites for rules about what documents you need to re-enter the country. We also recommend you check with the airline to ensure you are following their rules. Once your card is issued, you should not stay outside of the United States for more than one year. If you do, you will lose your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident.
Children’s Issues – In the United States, children are required to have certain vaccinations before they can enroll in school. We recommend that you bring your child’s complete vaccination records with you to the United States. If your child is adopted, you have full custody as a result of a divorce, or you share custody with another parent, you should bring a copy of all applicable adoption or custody papers from the authoritative court in your home country. You will need these papers (translated into English) for issues such as school enrollment, medical care, and eventual citizenship.
When You are a Permanent Resident – Learn more about your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident. You may also wish to review Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants.
Social Security Number – To learn about the U.S. Social Security Administration benefits available to Legal Permanent Residents, and how to apply for a social security number card, visit the Social Security Administration website.
If you are interviewing for a Diversity Visa (DV), all of the above instructions apply to you. Schedule and attend a medical examination before your visa interview; enroll in the required courier service; and gather the required documents.
Below are additional instructions that apply only to DV applicants.
Bring to your interview
In addition to the documents listed on the Pre-Interview Checklist in this package, DV applicants should also bring the following items to your visa interview:
Review your DV Lottery Entry
Prior to your visa interview, we recommend that you review the data on your initial E-DV entry. On your initial E-DV application, you must have correctly entered your marital status. If you are legally married you must have listed your spouse, even if you are currently separated from him/her (unless your spouse is a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident).
Additionally, you must have listed ALL of your living children who are unmarried and under 21 years old. This includes your natural children, your spouse’s children, or children you have formally adopted in accordance with the laws of your country.
Failure to have listed an existing spouse or children at the time of your entry in the Diversity Visa lottery will result in the denial of your visa and visas for your family. Any fees paid to the U.S. government in support of your visa application(s) are nonrefundable. If you failed to include a child who had already been born, or a spouse to whom you were married when you entered the lottery, you should not proceed with the visa application. You can review the eligibility requirements via travel.state.gov.
Last Updated: 1/20/2026
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Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
