How to Apply for a U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa
Welcome! On this website, you can apply for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa. Filling out the application on our site is the first step in the process. After you submit your application, you can move on to the next steps, such as signing up for an interview.
What You Need to Apply:
Before starting your application, please make sure you have the following:
1. An Internet browser that supports 128-bit encryption, and has JavaScript enabled. Currently, we support Internet Explorer version 6.0 and higher, and Mozilla Firefox version 2.0 or higher.
2. Your passport and any previous U.S. visas you have had.
3. Documentation about your travel plans.
For a specific list of documentation that you may need to help you complete the application please see travel.state.gov's Frequently Asked Questions for the Online DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Application page .
If you are unsure what type of visa you need or want more information about a particular visa please see travel.state.gov's Types of Visas for Temporary Visitors page .
Location
Select the location where you will be applying for your visa.
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Can Other People Assist Me with my Visa Application?
Yes, you can get assistance from other people. Be aware, however, that under U.S. law (22 C.F.R. 41.103) you must electronically sign and submit your own application unless you qualify for an exemption. This means that you (the applicant) must click the "Sign Application" button, even if someone else helped you fill the application out. If someone else clicks the button instead of you, your application may not be accepted.
Electronically submitting your DS-160 online application is only the first step in the visa application process. Once you have electronically submitted your DS-160 online application, you must contact the embassy or consulate at which you wish to apply to confirm whether you need to be interviewed by a consular officer, and to schedule an interview. You can find a list of U.S. embassies and consulates here, with links to their websites where you can find information about scheduling a visa interview appointment. If the embassy or consulate at which you apply informs that you must have a visa interview, the visa application process cannot be completed until you appear for an interview with a consular officer.
