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The DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, is for temporary travel to the United States, and for K (fiancé (e)) visas. Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website via the Internet.
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Jun 1, 2024 · Step One: Complete the online DS-160 and print the confirmation page for each person applying for a visa, regardless of age. Answer the questions to the best of your ability; we cannot assist you in completing the form. Before you begin, see our video and SlideShare presentation for additional tips, and information on photo specifications.
- Getting Started
- Personal
- Travel
- Travel Companions
- Previous U.S. Travel
- Address and Phone
- Passport
- U.S. Contact
- Family
- Work / Education / Training
To start your DS-160 form, head over to the US Department of State’s Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160)page. 1. Select a location where you will be applying for this visa [Instruction:Select the country where you intend to attend your US visa interview] 2. Enter the code as shown [Instruction:Enter the code shown in the captcha in this field. T...
Subsection: Personal 1
1. Surnames [Instruction:Enter your surname from your passport. If you have any accents or special characters in your surname name, enter WITHOUT accents or special characters] 2. Given Names [Instruction: Enter your given name from your passport. If you have any accents or special characters in your given names, enter WITHOUT accents or special characters] 3. Full Name in Native Alphabet [Instruction: Enter ONLY IF you have accents or non-Latin characters in your name or know how to write yo...
If you have accents or special characters in your name
The “Surnames” and “Given Names” fields DO NOT ALLOW accents or special characters. You must enter your name WITHOUT accents or special characters in the “Surnames” and “Given Names” fields. Use the “Full Name in Native Alphabet” field to enter your full name with accents and special characters.
If you have a middle name on your passport
If you have a middle name in your passport (ex: Philippines passport), you must add your middle name to your given name(s) and enter it in your DS-160 “Given Name”. Example below. In your current passport Surname: XXXX Given Names: YYYY ZZZZ Middle Name: AAAA This is how you will fill in your DS-160 Surname: XXXX Given Names: YYYY ZZZZ AAAA
Purpose of Trip to the U.S. [Instruction: Select “TEMP. BUSINESS PLEASURE VISITOR (B)” from the options. If applying for a different visa, select the appropriate visa class from the options]Specify [Instruction:Select “BUSINESS & TOURISM (TEMPORARY VISITOR) (B1/B2)”. If you have selected a different visa class, then select the appropriate option here]Persons traveling with you 1. Are there other persons traveling with you? [Instruction:Select “No” if you will be traveling by yourself. Select “Yes” if you will be traveling with family/friends and provide details] 1. If answered “Yes” to the above question, you must answer the following questions. 1.1. Are you traveling as part of a group or orga...
Have you ever been in the U.S.? [Instruction:Select “No” if you have NEVER been in the US. Select “Yes” if you have traveled to the US before and enter the below details](If answered “Yes” to the above question) Provide information on your last five U.S. visits:Home Address 1. Street Address (Line 1) [Instruction:Enter your home address in the following fields] 2. Street Address (Line 2) *Optional 3. City 4. State/Province 5. Postal Zone/Zip Code 6. Country/Region Mailing Address 1. Is your Mailing Address the same as your Home Address? [Instruction:Select “Yes” if your home and mailing addresses are the ...
Passport/Travel Document Type [Instruction: Select “REGULAR” from the options]Passport/Travel Document Number [Instruction:Enter your passport number]Passport Book Number [Instruction:Just check “Does Not Apply”]Country/Authority that Issued Passport/Travel Document [Instruction:Select your country of passport]Contact Person or Organization in the United States 1. Contact Person [Instruction: Enter the details of the person you know or will be visiting in the US below. If you don’t know anyone, check “Do Not Know”] 1.1. Surnames [Instruction:Enter the surname of your contact person in the US] 1.2. Given Names [Instruction:Enter the given name of your con...
Subsection: Relatives
Father’s Full Name and Date of Birth 1. Surnames [Instruction:Enter your father’s surname. If you don’t know, check “Do Not Know”] 2. Given Names [Instruction:Enter your father’s given name. If you don’t know, check “Do Not Know”] 3. Date of Birth [Instruction:Enter your father’s date of birth. If you don’t know, check “Do Not Know”] 4. Is your father in the U.S.? [Instruction: Select “No”. Select “Yes” if your father is currently in the US] 4.1. (If you have selected “Yes” to the above quest...
Subsection: Spouse
Spouse’s Full Name and Date of Birth (include Maiden Name) 1. Spouse’s Surnames [Instruction:Enter your spouse’s surname] 2. Spouse’s Given Names [Instruction:Enter your spouse’s given name] 3. Spouse’s Date of Birth [Instruction:Select your spouse’s date of birth] 4. Spouse’s Country/Region of Origin (Nationality) [Instruction:Select your spouse’s country of nationality] 5. Spouse’s Place of Birth 5.1. City [Instruction:Enter your spouse’s city of birth] 5.2. Country/Region [Instruction:Ente...
Subsection: Present
1. Primary Occupation [Instruction: Select your primary occupation from the options] 1.1. [Dropdown Options] 1.2. AGRICULTURE 1.3. ARTIST/PERFORMER 1.4. BUSINESS 1.5. COMMUNICATIONS 1.6. COMPUTER SCIENCE 1.7. CULINARY/FOOD SERVICES 1.8. EDUCATION 1.9. ENGINEERING 1.10. GOVERNMENT 1.11. HOMEMAKER 1.12. LEGAL PROFESSION 1.13. MEDICAL/HEALTH 1.14. MILITARY 1.15. NATURAL SCIENCE 1.16. NOT EMPLOYED 1.17. PHYSICAL SCIENCES 1.18. RELIGIOUS VACATION 1.19. RESEARCH 1.20. RETIRED 1.21. SOCIAL SERVICES...
Subsection: Previous
IMPORTANT Subsections “Previous” (previous work and education) and “Additional”(languages and travel history) are only asked for (1) all male applicants and (2) all applicants (male and female) from countries considered as questionable. Therefore, if you are a female applicant and you do not see these sections, it means you are not required to fill those sections. It’s normal, no need to worry. 1. Were you previously employed? [Instruction:Select “Yes” if you have a previous employer and ente...
Subsection: Additional
1. Do you belong to a clan or tribe? [Instruction:Select “No”. Select “Yes” if you belong to a recognized clan or tribe and enter the details] 1. Provide a List of Languages You Speak 1.1. Language Name [Instruction:Enter the language that you speak] 1.2. Add Another [Instruction:Use this option to add more languages that you speak] 1. Have you traveled to any countries/regions within the last five years? 1.1. (If you have answered “Yes” to the above question, you must answer the below questi...
The first step in applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa is to complete your application. It takes approximately 90 minutes to do this. After you submit your application, you can move on to the next steps such as scheduling your interview.
Follow the process to apply for a visitor visa from the Department of State. Find the contact information for your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and contact them for visa renewal information. Understand expiration dates for visas and I-94 forms. The expiration date on your visa does not indicate the date on which you must depart the U.S.
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