US Visa Appointment Alerts
US Visa Appointment Wait Times & Alerts in Spain (2026)
US visa appointments in Spain are concentrated in Madrid, where we see significant student (F-1) and exchange (J-1) demand. Our monitoring shows the earliest openly available dates for those categories running to roughly four months, prioritized around academic start dates.
Earliest openly available student (F-1) & exchange (J-1) appointment
around 4 months
Based on VisaSlotWatch monitoring of public availability · as of 2026-07-14
Wait times by embassy in Spain
| Post | Earliest available |
|---|---|
| Madrid — student (F-1) | earliest available typically ~4 months out— Primary post |
| Madrid — exchange (J-1) | earliest available typically ~4 months out |
Bars compare the relative earliest-available wait across posts. Figures reflect the earliest openly-available appointment date observed through our monitoring; actual availability changes daily. Not official figures.
Your visa type changes the answer
Our published Spain figures are for student (F-1) and exchange (J-1) visas, which we monitor in Madrid. Visitor (B1/B2) timelines can differ — check availability for your specific visa class.
How VisaSlotWatch finds earlier dates in Spain
- 1.Connect the Chrome extension while signed in to your Spanish AIS account.
- 2.We monitor your selected embassy around the clock for earlier openings.
- 3.You get an instant alert the moment an earlier date appears — before it's gone.
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