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US Visa Appointment Wait Times & Alerts in Spain (2026)
US visa appointments in Spain are concentrated in Madrid, where waits differ sharply by category. Reviewed editorial estimates indicate that F-1 appointments can open within days, J-1 waits can run around two months, and L-1 waits around three weeks; B1/B2 is not published due to insufficient data.
Earliest openly available F-1, J-1 & L-1 appointment
F-1 often within days; J-1 around 2 months; L-1 around 3 weeks
General estimate for country-level planning · Data last updated:
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Madrid · compares an anonymized applicant's initial appointment date with the earliest appointment date VisaSlotWatch detected.
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Earlier slot detected
Jul 30, 2026
Initial appointment
Nov 6, 2026
Detection does not guarantee that the applicant completed the booking. Earlier openings can disappear quickly.
Wait times by embassy in Spain
| Post | Earliest available |
|---|---|
| Madrid — student (F-1) | often within days— Editorial estimate |
| Madrid — exchange (J-1) | around 2 months— Editorial estimate |
| Madrid — intracompany (L-1) | around 3 weeks— Editorial estimate |
Bars compare the relative earliest-available wait across posts. Figures are general estimates; actual availability changes daily. Not official figures.
Your visa type changes the answer
The Spain estimates are category-specific: F-1, J-1, and L-1 appointments can move on very different timelines in Madrid. Visitor (B1/B2) data is too thin for a country-level claim, so check current availability for your exact visa class.
Spain appointment-planning context
- Madrid is the primary Spanish post covered by these category-specific planning estimates.
- Visitor (B1/B2) data remains below the publication floor, so this page does not publish a Spain B1/B2 wait-time claim.
Availability is intermittent and not guaranteed. VisaSlotWatch is not affiliated with the US government or AIS.
How VisaSlotWatch finds earlier dates in Spain
- 1.Connect the Chrome extension while signed in to your Spanish AIS account.
- 2.VisaSlotWatch checks your selected post at your plan's interval while Chrome and your AIS scheduling session are active.
- 3.You get an alert when an earlier date appears; Power can automatically reschedule when the date matches your rules.
Common questions for Spain
Which Spain appointments does this page cover?
The Spain planning estimates cover Madrid student (F-1), exchange (J-1), and intracompany-transfer (L-1) appointments.
Does this page publish Spain B1/B2 wait times?
No. Spain visitor (B1/B2) data is not strong enough for a public country-level wait-time claim here.
Must I already have an appointment?
Yes. Book an appointment in the official AIS portal first, then monitor Madrid for earlier eligible openings.
Does Power need Chrome to stay active?
Yes. Power uses your active browser session to monitor and, when enabled, act within your rescheduling rules.
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