Visa Services
Application Forms
DS-156 Form – Must be completed online by all applicants (see “Electronic Visa Application (DS-156) Form” below).
DS-157 Form – Must also be completed by all male applicants between the ages of 16 and 45 as well as persons born in or bearing passports of Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Syria and Libya. This form will be accepted when completed by hand or using this PDF form.
Electronic Visa Application (DS-156) Form
As of November 1, 2006, all applicants must complete the DS-156 on-line using the site http://evisaforms.state.gov and bring the 3 completed pages with them to the interview. Application forms DS-156 completed by hand or typed will no longer be accepted.
The Department of State’s electronic visa form site allows you to complete your visa application form online in English or in French. Form DS-156 is for all applicants.
All your information is entered by you on-line and at your convenience. When complete, you will print your application form, which will include a special 3rd page with an electronic barcode. At the time of your visa interview, bring with you both the printed form and the barcode page. Consular Section personnel will then scan in your information using the barcode. This time-saving method is convenient for applicants and more accurate. This service is offered in English and several other languages. The site can be reached at http://evisaforms.state.gov
Link To Other Forms
You can find various other forms for other types of non-immigrant travel by clinking here.