- SlotAlert: consulate slot alerts with push notifications, $9.99 one-time.
- Apple Reminders: location-based alerts ("when I arrive at the consulate, show the checklist").
- Files: offline folder with every document, confirmation, and receipt.
- Apple Notes: built-in scanning for last-minute copies.
- 1Password: passport numbers and application references, secured.
Sources: U.S. State Department
The iOS setup that works: one reminder list per appointment (documents, fee, photos, confirmations), one Files folder per trip with offline access on, and the slot alert running until the appointment is booked. After booking, turn the alert off and turn the checklist on. Different phases, different tools.