Nonimmigrant Visas

Supplemental Application -- All male nonimmigrant visa applicants between the ages of 16-45, regardless of nationality or other factors, must now complete a supplemental application form Form DS-157 [PDF - 128kb]which helps inform the consular officer's judgment about visa eligibility. Consular officers have the authority to require anyone from any country to complete visa forms if they think it's warranted.

Student and Exchange Visitor Visas - All student and exchange visitors (F1, M1 and J1 visas), regardless of nationality or other factors, must also complete a supplemental application form - DS-158 [PDF - 128kb] which helps inform the consular officer's judgment about visa eligibility.  Applicants must also get an authorization form from their sponsoring institution in the U.S. Before a visa can be issued, the sponsoring institution must authenticate the applicant by opening and maintaining an electronic file on a Web-based data management system managed by the Department of Homeland Security, called Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

If someone other than the applicant completes Form DS-156, the person completing the form must sign his/her name at the bottom of item #40 on Form DS-156. Applicants are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided in the application forms.

Visa Forms

DS-156 application for nonimmigrant (temporary stay) visa must be filed in online by clicking on https://evisaforms.state.gov/default.asp?postcode=TNS&appcode=3

Important: After completing the form, you must press the "CONTINUE" button at the bottom of the form, then print the form and bring all THREE PAGES to the U.S. Embassy on the day of your interview.

Other Application Forms:

These are available free from the Embassy during working hours or can be found online by clicking on the following links:

• DS-157 [PDF - 128kb] Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application
• DS-158 [PDF - 128kb] Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant

CAUTION!
EACH APPLICANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM. IF SOMEONE ELSE HAS COMPLETED YOUR APPLICATION FOR YOU, OR IF YOU ELECT TO USE A "VISA ASSISTANT", YOU MUST BE CONFIDENT THAT EVERYTHING THEY HAVE WRITTEN IS TRUE AND CORRECT. THERE MAY BE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES IF YOU OR THE PERSON COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION MISREPRESENTS YOU OR YOUR INTENTIONS ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM. IT MAY NOT ONLY ADVERSELY AFFECT YOUR CHANCES FOR OBTAINING A VISA, BUT COULD LEAD TO PERMANENT INELIGIBILITY ON YOUR RECORD. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY OF THE QUESTIONS ON THE APPLICATION FORM, PLEASE INQUIRE WITH THE STAFF IN THE CONSULAR SECTION.