Fill the Visitor Visa Application Form

Form DS160 is what you need to fillto begin your Visitor Visa Application. To fill the form, you must have a reliable internet connection as the form is online. Please make sure that you provide accurate information failure of which could potentially render the application invalid. In the form, you must:

• Provide a photograph of yours.
• Provide current and previous international travel itinerary (past five years).
• Details of all social media handles.
• Information of all family members.
• Details of your place of stay in the US.
• Details of relatives living in the US (if any).
• Any other details that the form asks for.

Pay US Visitor Visa Application Fee

Once the application form is filled, the next step is paying the US Visitor Visa Fee. The fee can be paid electronically via bank transfer, or in cash at designated bank branches (varies from country to country). One the fee is successfully paid, it is valid for one year and you must take an appointment for the interview within a year’s time. The application fee amount varies according to the visa type and for B2 Visitor/Tourist Visa, the fee is USD 160.

Please remember:

• Depending on the payment method, you may need to wait for 3 to 24 hours after fee submission to be able to schedule an interview.
• The Visitor Visa Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• A payment receipt will be issued to you after successful submission of the fee which will be valid for a year.
• You will use this receipt to schedule an interview within the stipulated time.

Book an Interview Appointment for US Visitor Visa

After you have submitted the US Visitor Visa Application fee, you will need to proceed to schedule your appointment for the interview. To do this, you will use the fee payment receipt that is valid for a year starting the date of issue. You have to schedule an appointment within that time frame. To schedule the appointment, you will:

• Need to wait for 3 to 24 hours after fee payment, depending on the payment method you chose.
• Use the VFS website to book an appointment with the US embassy or Consulate.
• Need a two-part appointment; one for biometrics and the other for the interview.
• Not wait till last minute if you wish to get a schedule of your choice.
• Need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay.

Visitor Visa Interview Process

Once the appointment is locked, you will have to appear at the applicable embassy or consulate for the final interview. Make sure you have the following before you appear for the interview:

Carry the following to your interview:

• A valid passport (also the old ones, if any).
• Your photograph
• The barcode page of the filled DS160 Form.
• The HDFC visa appcation fee receipts (if applying at a US consulate in India)
• Appointment letter from Visa Facilitation Services (VFS).
• All supporting documents in the correct order.

See complete details of the visitor visa interview process.