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DS-160 online nonimmigrant visa application

  • Tourist
  • Business
  • Student
  • Work
  • Family / Visit

Official application form & method

DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160)

Online

The application is completed inside the authority's own online system.

Issuing authority
U.S. Department of State
Source
Government Source
Official domain
travel.state.gov
Last verified
20 September 2026
Visa categories
Tourist, Business, Student, Work, Family / Visit

The DS-160 is an electronic application completed online. There is no official downloadable DS-160 PDF application form.

Document checklist

  • Valid passport
  • DS-160 confirmation page
  • Visa fee payment receipt
  • Appointment confirmation
  • Photograph meeting U.S. specifications
  • Supporting documents for your visa category

This is a general guide. The authority publishes the binding document list for your visa category.

Application process

  1. 01Complete the DS-160 online on the official U.S. Department of State system.
  2. 02Pay the visa fee through the official channel.
  3. 03Schedule the biometric (VAC) and consular interview appointments.
  4. 04Attend the appointments with your documents.
  5. 05Track passport delivery after the consular decision.

Processing information

Processing times for USA applications are published by U.S. Department of State and vary by visa category and place of application. Confirm the current timeline on the official page before booking travel.

Important notes

  • Visa issuance or refusal is decided solely by U.S. consular officers.
  • Appointment availability depends on the official scheduling system.

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