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DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

DS-160 is electronic. Do not provide fake PDF form; show portal and confirmation-page instructions.

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Nonimmigrant visasRoute
Official portalResource type
U.S. Department of State / CEACSource
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What this page is for

This is the focused official guide for this resource. Read the official page first, then prepare the documents that match your exact purpose.

FeeUse U.S. Department of State fee and reciprocity tables. Visa application fee and any issuance/reciprocity fee depend on visa class and nationality.
ProcessingCheck the official source and appointment availability. Processing time and appointment availability are separate.
Resource typeOnline Application Portal
RouteNonimmigrant visas

Prices and fee checks

  • B1/B2 tourist/business/medical: Check State Department MRV fee table
  • F/M student: Check State Department + SEVIS fee rules
  • Work visa: Check State Department fee table
  • Medical treatment: Usually B2 category; check official fee table
  • Work: Check official fee page
Open official fee page

Requirements

  • Confirm this exact route on the official source before preparing documents.
  • Use the official portal, PDF, checklist or requirement page linked on this guide.
  • Prepare evidence that matches the stated purpose: travel, study, work, business, medical, transit or general visa support.
  • Check whether an appointment, biometrics, interview, visa centre visit or online upload is required.
  • Verify the current fee, processing time, address and working hours before paying or attending.

Documents to prepare

  • Valid passport
  • Official application form, portal confirmation or checklist for this resource
  • Passport photo if required
  • Purpose evidence matching the selected route
  • Proof of funds or sponsor/employer/host evidence where required
  • Travel, accommodation, invitation, admission, employment or medical documents where relevant
  • Translations, legalization, insurance, medical checks or police certificates where required

Money proof

  • Bank statement: Depends on the route / verify on official source
  • Minimum: Check official fee and financial requirement page
  • Sponsor: Depends on route; sponsor evidence must be clear and consistent

Appointment

  • Required: Depends on the official route
  • Biometrics: Depends on country and visa type
  • United States applicants should use the official portal, embassy, mission or appointed visa centre listed in the official links.

Stay rules

  • Validity: Verify on official source
  • Max stay: Verify on official source
  • Entries: Single / multiple / depends on route

Application path

  1. Open the official source linked on this page.
  2. Confirm the correct category for your travel purpose.
  3. Read the checklist or requirement page before filling forms.
  4. Prepare documents in the order requested by the official source.
  5. Check official fees and appointment rules.
  6. Submit through the official portal, embassy, VFS/TLS/visa centre or mission route.
  7. Track the application only through the official tracking channel.

Common weak spots

  • Using the wrong visa category or application route
  • Missing official form, portal confirmation or appointment proof
  • Weak purpose explanation or documents that do not match the stated route
  • Unclear funding, sponsor, employer, host or medical evidence
  • Old fee, address, checklist or appointment information from unofficial sources
Independent guidance

VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.

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