As of January 1, 2012 the Embassy in Washington, DC will request personal appearance of Schengen visa applicants. To schedule an appointment please call the visa department between 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at (202) 467-2690.
The following visa categories will need to appear in person:
- Visiting Family and Friends - Tourist - Students - studying for less than 90 days - Business or Conference - first time traveling to Schengen