The U.S. government has announced new visa application procedures for non-immigrants, effective September 2, 2025, impacting Kenyan applicants. While most will still require an in-person interview, including those aged under 14 or over 79, specific exemptions apply to certain categories.

• Most non-immigrant visa applicants, including those aged under 14 or over 79, will still need an in-person interview.
• Exemptions include government officials, diplomats, and employees of international organizations (A-1, A-2, C-3, G-1 through G-4, NATO-1 through NATO-6, TECRO E-1 visa types).
• Applicants renewing B-1, B-2, or B1/B2 visas within 12 months of expiration may be exempt if they were at least 18 years old when their previous visa was issued.