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DS-160

Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

Issued by U.S. Department of State

Time to Complete

~90 min

Filing Fee

$185+

Who Files

Visa applicants

Difficulty

Complex

Overview

Form DS-160 is the online application for U.S. nonimmigrant visas. It's required for tourist (B1/B2), student (F1), work (H-1B), and most other temporary visa categories. The form is long and detailed — plan to spend at least 90 minutes completing it.

Walkthrough Sections (11 sections, 39 steps)

1

Getting Started

3 steps

2

Personal Information 1

8 steps

3

Personal Information 2

5 steps

4

Travel Information

4 steps

5

Passport Information

4 steps

6

Previous U.S. Travel

3 steps

7

Family Information

3 steps

8

Work / Education

4 steps

9

Security and Background

1 step

10

Photo Upload

1 step

11

Review and Submit

3 steps

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Official Resources

CEAC DS-160 Portal

Official portal where you fill out the DS-160 online.

DS-160 FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the DS-160.

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