Forms and Applications
All applicants must complete the DS-160 application form. Please make sure to print out the one-page DS-160 conformation page with a bar code that is printed clearly without smudges or fuzzy lines. If a bar code cannot be read, the application will not be accepted. Please give clear, precise answers to each question; do not leave empty fields.
• DS-160 Please visit our DS-160 page for more information.
• DS-156E (PDF 233K) Supplemental NIV application for E1 - Treaty Trader Applicants. All applicants for E visas should continue to fill out a DS-156E even when completing the DS-160.
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More about applying for a Visa
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Visa Check List
Make sure you go through all the relevant steps on the list.
Non Immigrant Visa form DS-160
Electronic visa application form
Forms and applications
Forms and applications for non immigrant visas
Medical Treatment
If you are applying for a visa in order to get medical treatment
Group Interviews
For groups of 10 or more unrelated persons traveling together for a purpose other than tourism.
Photo Instructions
Follow these instructions when making your visa photo
Visa Photos
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A photograph must be securely attached to the application and must meet all of the following requirements:
a. Recent (taken within the last six months);
b. Dimensions: 5cm square;
c. Color;
d. White or off-white background that is not patterned or busy;
e. Face must measure 3cm from the top of the head to the chin;
f. Applicant’s face must face camera directly and not be looking down or to either side;
g. Both ears must be exposed;
h. No sunglasses;
i. No head coverings or hats, except for religious reasons. Even for religious reasons, head coverings or hats cannot obscure any part of an applicant’s face.
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