Visa Application Forms

DS-156:

This form is of 2 pages, must be printed back-to-back on a single sheet, and completed by all applicants. Two-paged applications will not be accepted. Download a Visa Application Form ( DS 156 ) here.

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DS-157:

This form is of 1 page, must be printed on a single sheet, and must be completed by all male applicants aged 16 to 45 years along with Visa application form DS-156. Download a Visa Application Form ( DS 157 ) here

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DS-158:

This form is of 2 pages, must be printed back-to-back on a single sheet, and completed by applicants applying for F,M and J class of visa along with Visa application form DS-156. Two-paged applications will not be accepted. Download a Visa Application Form ( DS 158 ) here

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Questionnaire for H1B / L1 applicants:

This form is of 1 page, must be printed on a single sheet, and should be filled by all H1B / L1 applicants in advance and carried to "The American Consulate " at the time of Interview. Download a Questionnaire for (H1B / L1 ) here

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The Application Centres will NOT accept form DS-156 from male applicants aged 16-45, unless a completed form DS-157 is submitted alongwith.

Guidelines for filling up the form :

1. Please ensure that all boxes are completed. Write "NA" where not applicable.
2. All applicants above the age of 14 must sign their application form. Where applicant is below 14, either parent can sign the application form.
3. The photo affixed must be front facing, not more than 6 months old with a light color background.
4. The address to be mentioned should be the one where you have been residing for the last six months. It can differ from your permanent address mentioned in the passport.
5. Please be specific in describing your occupation: e.g. software engineer, trader in chemicals, manager in travel company, MD of pharmaceutical company. It is not enough to just write "Business" or "Service".