Visit the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs website to find out about visa renewal procedures for your specific country. Americans wishing to travel overseas should click on "International Travel" to get specific instructions for each country you plan to visit.
Contact the consulate or embassy for your country of interest. Find out about fees and the best way to submit your application packet. Satisfy all requirements in accordance with the country's guidelines.
Assemble all required paperwork, and complete the renewal application. Carefully read each item, and answer questions as truthfully and completely as possible to avoid having your application rejected.
Submit the completed application packet using the methods specified in the instructions. Although the application may be completed and submitted online in many cases, some countries require that you deliver the packet to the consulate personally.
Allow ample time for your renewal application to be processed. Immigration laws are extremely complex and involve a lot of paperwork, so be patient. Notify your consulate of any important changes.
