Nairobi K-1 Visa Appointment Availability
Short answer
Current Nairobi K-1 Appointment Status
Nairobi uses AIS for K-1 scheduling
Eligible applicants schedule through the AIS appointment system after receiving notification from the embassy.
Supported by monitor: Yes — Nairobi is a supported consulate for K-1 appointment monitoring.
What Affects Nairobi Appointment Availability
Case processing stage
You must be at the correct stage before scheduling opens. If your case is still at NVC or hasn't been received by Nairobi, appointments may not appear even if you can log in to AIS.
Monthly interview capacity
Nairobi has a limited number of K-1 interview slots available each month. Once those are booked, no appointments appear until new dates are added or cancellations occur.
Cancellations and reschedules
When applicants cancel or reschedule, those slots can become visible again. These openings may be taken quickly by other applicants.
System maintenance or pauses
Occasionally, posts may pause scheduling for holidays, closures, or system updates. Follow Nairobi's official communications for notices.
Community Observations
Community observations
Note: These are anecdotal applicant reports, not official Department of State instructions.
Recent K-1 applicant discussions include:
- • Periods when no dates were visible for scheduling
- • Applicants checking frequently and asking about release schedules
- • Reports that openings eventually appeared
These reports do not establish a guaranteed pattern or release time.
Important: Do not rely on anecdotal "golden hours" or predictable release schedules. Nairobi does not publish an official appointment release calendar.
Real-World Cancellation Detection
Nairobi — Tested with Cancellation Opening
Monitor Nairobi K-1 Appointments
The K-1 Visa Appointment Monitor runs on your computer and monitors Nairobi's AIS appointment availability.
When an opening is detected:
- You receive a Telegram alert.
- You open the AIS scheduling system.
- You decide whether to book.
- The software never books or reserves the appointment for you.
U.S. Embassy Nairobi - K-1/K-3 Instructions