New DS-160: List of U.S. Embassies Using the Online Form


About the New Online Form

The new DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, is a fully integrated online application form that will be used to collect the necessary application information from persons seeking a nonimmigrant visa. The DS-160 will be submitted electronically to the Department of State via the Internet. Consular Officers will use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal interview, will determine an applicant’s eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa. View Frequently Asked Questions about the form DS-160.

List of U.S. Embassies and Consulates Using Form DS-160

The new DS-160 online, Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, is currently being used only at selected U.S. Embassy and Consulate locations. NOTICE:  Nonimmigrant visa applicants will need to review U.S. Embassy website how-to-apply information for detailed instructions. Nonimmigrant visa applicants at the following U.S. Embassy and Consulate locations are required to apply using the online DS-160;

  • Australia; Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney
  • Bermuda; Hamilton
  • Canada; Montreal and Vancouver
  • Hong Kong
  • Ireland; Dublin
  • Libya; Tripoli
  • Mexico; Ciudad Juarez, Hermosillo, Matamoros, Monterrey, Nogales, and Nuevo Laredo
  • Montenegro; Podgorica

Note: You may want to check this webpage later. Additions to the above listing will be made as additional locations implement the new process.

Reference Document: Review the Federal Register Notice Final Rule.