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How to Apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa

Step 1
Introduction: Learn more about the process -- Whether you need a visa,
whether to apply in person, how we evaluate visa eligibility, categories of
visa.

Step 2 Make an
Appointment to visit the U.S. Consulate General that covers your region.

Step 3 Download and
complete the visa application forms. By using the internet to complete your
forms online, you can save yourself as much as an hour or more of waiting while
submitting your application at the Consulate.

Step 4 Gather the
Required Supporting Documentation. Find out what documents should accompany
your nonimmigrant visa application. Please do not send any supporting documents
in advance of your interview.

Step 5 Pay the
Non-Refundable Visa Application Fee. Make a cash deposit at any branch of
FNB (First National Bank). No other form of transaction is permitted.
THE
RECEIPT FROM FNB MUST SAY “CUSTOMER COPY” IN THE BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER.
Applicants should verify that they have the correct receipt before leaving the
bank.  The consulates will only be able to accept receipts that say
“CUSTOMER COPY.”

Step 6 Have Your
Photo Taken -- The dimensions are very specific.

Step 7 Submit Your
Application in person to the U.S. Consulate General that covers your
region.

Visa fee changes

Full explanation of the new fees
Comments on those proposed fees are invited and may be
submitted to the Department of State directly in one of the following
manners:
• Persons with access to the Internet
may view the notice and submit comments by going to the regulations.gov web site
• Mail (paper, disk, or
CD-ROM): U.S. Department of State, Office of the Executive Director, Bureau of
Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Suite H1001, 2401 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20520.
• E-mail: [email-masked].  You must include the RIN (1400-AC58) in the subject
line of your message.

Know before you go

The Transport Security Administration
protects the U.S. transportation systems so you and your family can travel
safely. Here is their guidance to prepare for your travel to and in
the U.S.

Guidance on heightened security measures

New Security
Measures for International Flights

Passenger Security Checkpoints

Security Screening

Application process

Step 1:
Introduction

Step 2: Appointment

Step 3: Forms

Step 4: Documents

Step 5: Payment

Step 6: Photograph

Step 7: Application

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