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DS-160 Online Form
Applicants applying
for visas at the Embassy in London or the Consulate General in
Belfast are required to complete the online DS-160. We will no
longer accept the DS-156. Please
follow this link for further information.

The web-based nonimmigrant visa application form DS-160 has
arrived. Please click on
this link for further information.

What is a visa?

A visa is issued by a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. A visa
entitles the holder to travel to the United States and apply
for admission; it does not guarantee
entry.
An immigration inspector at the port of entry
determines the visa holder's eligibility for admission into
the United States.

Who needs a visa?

Anyone who is not eligible to enter the United States visa free
under the Visa
Waiver Program (VWP), or is not exempt
from the visa requirement. Please
note: Travelers born in the United States and those who hold
dual citizenship with the United States must enter and depart the
United States on U.S.
passports.

What type of visas are available?

Nonimmigrant Visas

Immigrant Visas

Security - How To Get Into The Embassy

Please be aware of
our security
requirements.

If you fail to follow these security
requirements you may face delays or cancellations to your
visit.

The Visa Blog

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Section's blog!

We've got up-to-the-minute
information on visa issues affecting travelers to the United
States.

Customer Service Statement to Visa Applicants

The Department of State's Customer
Service Statement to Visa Applicants

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— Contact Information —

Operator
Assisted Visa Information and Appointment Line

This
service is available on U.S. public holidays.

— Lost/Stolen Non-US
Passports —

If your passport containing a valid U.S. visa
is lost or stolen, you are required to report the loss or theft to
the Embassy.
Please
click here for further information.

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map

Access to the Visa Section is by appointment
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— Useful Links —

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Homeland Security

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Consular Affairs

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Citizenship and Immigration Services

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