The DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, is for temporary travel to the United States. Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website. Consular Officers use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal interview, determine an applicant’s eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa.

Applying for a US Visa

Applying for a US Visa

Learn more about completing Form DS-160

Sample DS-160 Application

Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding US visa stamps, including instructions on changing the location of your visa appointment, on the US Department of State's website

Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful Tips When Applying for a US Visa

Helpful Tips When Applying for a US Visa

Visa Appointment Wait Times (May Not Be Accurate)

Visa Appointment Wait Times (May Not Be Accurate)

Track the Status of Your Visa Application

Track the Status of Your Visa Application

Information Regarding the Visa Interview Process at US Embassies in India

Information Regarding the Visa Interview Process at US Embassies in India