Required Documentation

Each applicant for a visitor visa must submit these forms and documentation as explained below:

Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, Form DS-160. Visit our A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six

DS-160 webpage to learn more about the DS-160 online process. months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions). If more than one person is included in the passport, each person desiring a visa must make an application;

One (1) 2x2 photograph. See the required photo format explained in Photograph

Requirements.

What are the Required Visa Fees?

Nonimmigrant visa application processing fee - For current fees for

Department of State government services select Fees. You will need to provide a receipt showing the visa application processing fee has been paid, when you come for your visa interview.

Visa issuance fee Additionally, if the visa is issued, there will be an additional

visa issuance reciprocity fee, if applicable. Please consult the Visa Reciprocity Tables to find out if you must pay a visa issuance reciprocity fee and what the fee amount is.

Additional Documentation
It is important that you refer to the Embassy Consular Section web site to determine visa processing timeframes and instructions, learn about interview scheduling, and find out if there are any additional documentation items required. Learn more by contacting the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Applicants must demonstrate that they are properly classifiable as visitors under U.S. law by:

Evidence which shows the purpose of the trip, intent to depart the United States,

and arrangements made to cover the costs of the trip may be provided. It is impossible to specify the exact form the documentation should take since applicants' circumstances vary greatly.

Those applicants who do not have sufficient funds to support themselves while in

the U.S. must present convincing evidence that an interested person will provide support.

Depending on individual circumstances, applicants may provide other

documentation substantiating the trip's purpose and specifying the nature of binding obligations, such as family ties or employment, which would compel their return abroad.

Nonimmigrant visa application processing fee (non-refundable) for all categories below

Non-petition-based nonimmigrant visa (except E): $140.00

Photograph Requirements
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Your photo is a vital part of your visa application. To learn more, review the information below on how to provide a suitable photo. Digital images are required for some visa categories, while photos are required for other visa categories. The acceptance of your digital image or photo is at the discretion of the U.S. embassy or consulate where you apply. We recommend you use a professional visa photo service to ensure your photo meets all the requirements.

Your photos or digital images must be:

In color Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (22 mm and 35 mm)

or 50% and 69% of the image's total height from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. View the Photo Composition Template for more size requirement details.

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Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis Uniforms should not be worn in your photo, except religious clothing that is Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the hair or hairline, worn daily. unless worn daily for a religious purpose. Your full face must be visible, and the head covering must not cast any shadows on your face.

Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not

acceptable in your photo.

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If you normally wear glasses (without tinted lenses), a hearing device, or Dark glasses or glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable. Glare on glasses is not acceptable in your photo. Glare can be avoided with

similar articles, they may be worn in your photo.

a slight downward tilt of the glasses or by removing the glasses or by turning off the camera flash. Review the Photo Examples to see examples of acceptable and unacceptable photos. Photos copied or digitally scanned from drivers licenses or other official documents are not acceptable. In addition, snapshots, magazine photos, low quality vending machine or mobile phone photos, and full-length photographs are not acceptable. Please review the additional photo requirements for:

Nonimmigrant Visas