A consular officer will interview you to determine whether you are qualified to receive a visitor visa. You must establish that you meet the requirements under a country's law to receive a visa.
Ink-free, digital fingerprint scans are taken as part of the application process. They are usually taken during your interview, but this varies based on location. After your visa interview, the consular officer may determine that your application requires further administrative processing. The consular officer will inform you if this is required. After the visa is approved, you may need to pay a visa issuance fee (if applicable to your nationality), and make arrangements to return the passport and visa to you. Review the visa processing times to learn more.