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If you are applying for a visa for the first time, or are applying to renew a visa, you are required to take the same steps. Step One: Complete the online DS-160 and print the confirmation page for each person applying for a visa, regardless of age.
- Where to Apply
If you are eligible to apply for a visa by courier, and you...
- Required Documents
Embassy of the United States of America; 33 Nine Elms Lane....
- The Interview
The DS-160 number displayed on your application confirmation...
- Nonimmigrant Visa FAQS
Visit our general Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for...
- Processing Times & Return of Passport
If a visa application is approved during a visa interview,...
- Overview
Similarly, if you are traveling to the United States to...
- Visa Waiver Program (Vwp)
Travelers seeking to enter the United States for business or...
- Ineligibilities & Waivers Including Arrests, Cautions & Convictions
However, if the consular officer determines that you are...
- Where to Apply
- Passport Validity Requirements
- Visa Requirements
- Vaccine Requirements
- Customs Rules
- Global Entry Programme
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. If you’re travelling through another country on your way to or from the US, check the entry requirements for that country. Many countries will only allow entry if you have at least 6 months validity remaining on your passport.
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) visa waiver or a visa. The US State Department has more information on visas.
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
The US Customs and Border Protection programme Global Entry allows pre-approved travellers through border control faster at some US airports. If you’re a British citizen, you can register to get a UK background check. If you pass the background checks, you’ll be invited to apply for Global Entry.
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. Important: Before You Start. Learn about Types of Visas.
Find links to information on how to apply for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa, as well as how to pay visa fees, schedule appointments, and provide required documents.
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.
This service will help you: Obtain general information on how to apply for a United States visa. Pay the required visa application fees. Submit your visa application to a U.S. embassy or consulate. Temporary Visas. Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants. Permanent Visas. Immigrant Visa Applicants.
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How does the DS-160 process a nonimmigrant visa application?
Determine the type of visa required to travel to the United States. Information about visa types can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/all-visa-categories.html. Complete the online visa application form, DS-160.
