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Non immigrant Visas

Non-immigrant visa application process

Business & Tourism

Intra-Company Transfer (L)

Official and Transit Visas

Study and Trainning

Transit & Crew Visas

Religious Workers (R)

Exchanges Programs

Treaty Traders & Investors

Media (I)

Work Visas

Domestic Employees

Medical Care Visas

Visa Fraud

Non-Immigrant Visa Forms

-DS-156 Tourist Visa Application
NOTE: Please disregard the expiration date on the DS-156 and continue to use this application form

-DS-157 Supplemental Form for Males 16-45

Required forms MUST be filled out on-line and printed out so a bar code about 3 inches wide appears at the bottom of the form.
Bring these forms to the visa interview.

Additional Forms

Form Reporting Lost or Stolen Passport With US Visa (Word Document or PDF Document)

Forms for Other Types of Visas, Check:

Contact Information

If you have any additional questions please contact at consularsanjose@state.gov. Please allow up to 5 business days for a response.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Visa Refusal

— required forms —

•DS-156: fill out online and print out with 3 inch bar code at end.
•DS-157 for men 16-45 fill out online and print out. Bring these forms to the visa interview. THESE APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILLED OUT IN ENGLISH.

— Additional forms —

• Form Reporting Lost or Stolen Passport With US Visa (Word Document or PDF Document)
• Forms for Other Types of Visas, Check:
• State Department Visa Forms
• USCIS Immigration Forms