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Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160)

Apply For a Nonimmigrant Visa

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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.
 

Important: Before You Start
  1. Learn about Types of Visas

  2. List of Documents and Information you will need

  3. Browser Requirements

  4. How to complete the application

Other people can assist you with your visa application. Note 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. Even if someone else helped you complete the application, you (the applicant) must click the “Sign Application” button, or your application may not be accepted.

 

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Select a location and make sure you have the documents and information you will need.

START AN APPLICATION

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UPLOAD AN APPLICATION

You will be asked for your application ID and answer a security question.

RETRIEVE AN APPLICATION

Additional Information

» Read more about U.S. visas at travel.state.gov.

» Visit the website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

 

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