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- It takes approximately 90 minutes to do this. After you submit your application, you can move on to the next steps such as scheduling your interview.
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If you plan to apply for a nonimmigrant visa to come to the United States as a temporary visitor, please review the current wait time for an interview using the tool below. Not all visa applications can be completed on the day of the interview; please read the information below for more details.
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Learn more about the visa application process. Find links to information on how to apply for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa, as well as how to pay visa fees, schedule appointments, and provide required documents.
The first step in applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa is to complete your application. It takes approximately 90 minutes to do this. After you submit your application, you can move on to the next steps such as scheduling your interview. Important: Before You Start. Learn about Types of Visas.
- Completing the DS-160. Important Notice: Take care to answer all questions on the DS-160 accurately and completely; otherwise, you may have to correct your application and reschedule your visa interview appointment.
- Accessing the DS-160. ALL / ALL / Where can I find the DS-160? Access the DS-160 here, by clicking: Consular Electronic Application Center website. You may wish to preview a sample DS-160 (10.1MB) before beginning.
- Completing Specific DS-160 Questions. ALL / ALL / How do I sign the DS-160 form? You electronically sign your DS-160 by clicking the “Sign Application” button at the end of the form.
- Saving Your DS-160 and Returning to a Partially Completed DS-160. ALL / ALL / How can I save my application? Can I stop in the middle of the application and return to it later?
Learn how long it takes to get a US visa for different types of nonimmigrant visas, such as B, F, H, J, L, etc. Find out the factors that affect the processing time and the steps to apply for a US visa.
Find information on the current appointment wait time, by visa category, at a selected Embassy or Consulate.
This online tool will also tell you how long it will take for your visa to be processed at the Consular Section, after a decision is made by a Consular Officer to issue the visa. Please note that the processing time does not include any time required for administrative processing.