Each applicant must complete the following before scheduling an appointment through this service:

• Step 1:
  

  Complete the Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application*, and print out the DS-160 confirmation (barcode) number for each applicant. The application can be completed at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv.

• Certain visa types may require additional forms to be completed:
• DS-156E, application form should be completed by any applicant applying for a Treaty Trader (E1) or a Treaty Investor (E2) visa found at http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/79963.pdf.
• DS-156K, application form should be completed by an applicant applying for a Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa at http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/82063.pdf.
• Please note this visa information service does not answer questions relating to the DS-160 application. Please visit travel.state.gov.
• DS-160 INSTRUCTION:
• Any errors on the DS-160 will require correction or the need to submit a new form.
• The DS-160 must be completed in English.
• Applicants who do not complete the DS-160 in English will be required to either edit their DS-160 or submit a new DS-160
• Applicants who incorrectly choose the gender on the form will also be required to either edit the DS-160 or submit a new one.
• Applicants who do not generate an actual barcode, in addition to the barcode number, and who do not click on the final "submit" button have not correctly completed the DS-160.
• Step 2:
  

  Pay the visa application (MRV) fee for each applicant. Click "Fee Payment Options" to view more details about the MRV fees and payment procedures.

• Step 3:
  

  Schedule an appointment at the Consular Section through this service.

1. To schedule an appointment each applicant must have ready:
• DS-160 confirmation (barcode) number
• MRV fee payment receipt number (See Step 2 above)
• The applicant’s passport number
• Additional information may be required based on the type of visa for which the applicant is applying. For example:
• SEVIS number from the Form I-20 for Students or Form DS-2019 for Exchange Visitors
• Petition Number from the Form I-797 for Temporary Work Visas
• Case Number for Immigrant Visa applicants