How interpreter support works at the U.S. Consulate in Kraków
From the first phone call to meeting outside the consulate: what my interpretation service includes, the price and arrangements to discuss in advance.
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Interpreter for U.S. Consulate interviews in Kraków
Helping your family members or friends feel more confident at their interview at the U.S. Consulate in Krakow.
300 zł / €70 · for one interview
Message on Telegram
Speak to me directly
Send me the interview date and time. Prefer to talk? Give me a call.
300 zł / €70For one interview
Meet at the consulateSupport during the interview
Russian & UkrainianInterpretation into English
AlanYour interpreter
Degree in philology · Over 2 years of experience
A little about me
My name is Alan. I’ll be there.
I got my own U.S. visa at this consulate in 2026
I have a degree in philology and over 2 years of experience in interpretation of visa interviews. I accompany clients to interviews at the U.S. Consulate in Krakow and help them go through the process without unnecessary mistakes or misunderstandings.
If your family member or friend is not confident in their English or simply doesn’t want extra stress during the interview, it’s better to go with an interpreter.
Clarity. Reassurance. Support.
What’s included
Accurate interpretation during the interview.
I meet them outside, explain what to expect, and stay with them during the interview as their interpreter.
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Support on the day
I meet them near the consulate and stay with them throughout the entire process.
02
Interpretation during the interview
They understand every question and can respond clearly without a language barrier.
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Preparation
Before the interview, I explain how everything works and what to pay attention to.
Confidentiality. All information stays between us.
Clear and straightforward
One simple price
300 zł / €70
For one interview. The service includes:
- Support on the day of the interview
- Help before entering the consulate
- Full interpretation during the interview
Send me the interview date and time. Prefer to talk? Give me a call.
How it works
1
You message or call me
Send me the interview date and time on Telegram, or tell me over the phone.
2
We discuss the details
We confirm the arrangements and agree on a meeting point.
3
I meet your family member
On the day, I meet them and accompany them to the interview.
Frequently asked questions
Is an interpreter needed?
Yes, if the applicant is not fluent in English or Polish. When the consular officer sees that the applicant does not understand the questions, the interview becomes difficult and may be stopped or rescheduled.
Who can act as an interpreter?
A neutral person who is fluent in English or Polish and in the applicant’s language, and who conveys everything said without adding anything.
Close relatives and friends — a spouse, parents, children, friends — and anyone with an interest in the outcome of the interview cannot interpret. U.S. citizens cannot act as interpreters. If the officer has doubts, the interview may not take place that day.
Does the interpreter need to be arranged in advance?
Yes. At least 5–7 business days before the interview, email support-poland@usvisascheduling.com with the interpreter’s details and a copy of their passport. Send it from the same address your visa account is registered with, otherwise the request may not be matched to your appointment. Ready-made template and step-by-step guide: Interpreter access request (PDF).
At the consulate entrance the interpreter shows their passport. The interpreter cannot be replaced by someone else on the day of the interview.
How much does the service cost?
The price is 300 zł or €70 for one interview. It includes support on the day, help before entering the consulate and full interpretation during the interview.
Can I arrange this for my parents?
Yes. Call me with your parents’ interview date and time to discuss the arrangements. Save my number on their phone so we can contact each other on the day.
How do I arrange an interpreter?
Call +48 511 243 011 (from Ukraine: +380 50 566 76 98) or message me on Telegram with the interview date and time. I will confirm whether I can accompany the applicant, and we will agree on the details.
How do I collect my passport after the visa is approved?
The passport stays at the consulate and is usually ready in 3–5 business days, sometimes the next day. If you chose self-pickup when booking the interview, it is handed out at Mail Boxes Etc., ul. Królewska 51: free by appointment through the link in the email (the next business day at the earliest), or on the day of the email without booking, 15:00–17:00, for 30 zł per passport. Map and steps: Passport pickup (PDF); more in the article.
Can you collect the passport for me?
Yes. If you have already left Kraków or cannot come yourself, I can collect the passport for you and send it by Nova Poshta. The price is 100 zł + 700 UAH. I will need a completed authorisation and a copy of the applicant’s passport; ask me for the authorisation template personally. More in the article.
Before your visit
A little clarity goes a long way
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Read article →When this is useful
- if they are not confident in their English
- if they are worried about the interview
- if they want to avoid mistakes caused by misunderstandings