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EMBASSY BANGKOK INTRODUCES THE NEW DS-160 ELECTRONIC
VISA APPLICATION

As of June 1, 2010, all individuals applying for a
non-immigrant visa at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok -- excluding K1-4 fiancé(e)
visa class – are required to submit the new DS-160 electronic visa
application form.  The U.S. Department of State developed this
new application with a view toward streamlining and simplifying the visa
application process, as well as offering greater privacy protection for visa
applicants.

The
new DS-160
electronic visa application form replaces the previous DS-156,
DS-157, and DS-158 visa application forms.  Please be advised that the U.S.
Embassy in Bangkok will no longer accept the aforementioned non-immigrant visa
application forms for individuals applying for all categories of non-immigrant
visas, excluding the K1-4 fiancé(e) visa class.

How to
Apply?

Here are a few of the general steps that you will need to
follow in order to apply for a non-immigrant visa:

Gather your travel details and personal
information.

Determine the visa category for your purpose of
travel.

Complete your DS-160 electronic visa
application.

Purchase a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and make your
visa appointment.

Pay your MRV
visa application fee.

Come to the U.S. Embassy for your visa appointment.

Before you begin the non-immigrant visa application process,
please review the checklist on how to apply for a U.S.
visa.

We also encourage you to consult “The DS-160: A Step-by-Step Guide,” which contains
detailed information and instructions on completing the new DS-160 electronic
visa application, or review these Frequently Asked Questions from the U.S.
Department of State.

Please follow the instructions carefully, as failure
to do so may delay the visa application process, or may prevent you from being
interviewed on the appointed date.  You should apply for a visa as
far ahead of time as possible, as visa appointment wait times and processing may
be delayed especially during peak travel seasons.

For more on appointment wait times and visa processing, click
here.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR STUDENT VISA APPLICANTS: Keep in mind that
June, July, and August are the busiest months in the consular section, and
interview appointments are the most difficult to get during that period.
Students need to plan ahead to avoid having to make repeat visits to the
Embassy.  Student visa applicants are encouraged to apply early for their
visa but not more than 120 days in advance of their course start date.  See
our "When Do I Need to Apply?" guide for
more information.

Contact Information

Consular Section,
Embassy Bangkok
95 Wireless
Road,
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
E-mail: [email-masked]

Visa Information and Appointment
Website:
http://thailand.
us-visaservices.com
Live Call Center Service:
001-800-13-202-2457

Visa Information Recording:

Non-immigrant Visas
Tel: +66-2-205-5003 (English) or +66-2-205-5007
(Thai)

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