The short answer
A visitor visa is renewed by applying again with a new DS-160 and fee. Some renewals may qualify to skip the interview, but those rules change, so check the State Department and your embassy first.
What to know
- Apply again in the same way: DS-160, fee, then an interview unless you qualify to skip it.
- You can use your old visa until it expires, if it is still valid, for new trips.
- A renewal is not automatic. The officer looks at your case again.
- Start early because waits can be long.
For the exact rules, forms and fees, see the State Department visa website.
Visa Status is an unofficial site. This is general information in plain words, not legal advice. Rules, fees and forms change, so check the official website and your own papers. Written October 2026.