| Visa Information Under U.S. law, applicants for visitor
visas must qualify on their own for visas to visit the United States.
This is what applicants must do when they apply for visitor visas:
Complete and sign the required application forms;
Bring evidence that their visit is temporary and that they will leave
the United States after their legally authorized stay; and
Undergo security clearance procedures
All visa applicants, even babies in their parents' passports, must have
these things:
Application Form DS-156 , completed and signed
Current, valid passport or travel document
Photograph. Requirements are strict for photograph size, type and quality.
Please check with your nearest consulate for specifications before you
get your picture taken.
Application fees. All applicants must pay the application fee. Some applicants,
according to nationality and type of visa, must also pay an issuance fee.
Evidence of funds to cover your expenses in the United States
Evidence of compelling social and economic ties abroad
For men between 16 and 45 years of age:
Supplemental visa application Form DS-157
Contact your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for specific information
on:
How to pay fees
How to get an appointment for an interview
How to get application forms
The latest information on visa requirements
Consular officers do security checks for all visa applicants. They will
make special security clearances for some applicants as required by law.
These clearances may take several weeks or longer. Please plan for the
possibility of a delay in the issuance of a visa. Make your visa application
well in advance of your intended travel. |