On September 8, 2023, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Consular Affairs announced that DOS is working on "developing the capability to issue a digital visa authorization (DVA) instead of the traditional visa printed and placed in applicants' passports. The U.S. Embassy in Dublin is conducting a limited DVA proof of concept with a small number of K-1 (fiancé(e)) visas," and stated that "If this initial proof of concept is successful, we envisage extending the DVA to other visa classes and additional posts in the future." Under the program, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Document Validation program will digitally notify airlines when a traveler has valid travel credentials, including a DVA.
State Pilots Digital Visa Program at U.S. Embassy Dublin