Confirm current official procedures before applying.Appointment, interview-waiver, and document rules may change or be applied differently by the consular officer.

01

Photographs

• Two recent, good-quality 2 x 2 inch color photographs with a white background, taken within the last three months.
• Do not wear a white top, eyeglasses, or jewelry. Eyebrows and ears should be visible and teeth should not show.

02

Application and passports

• Completed DS-160 draft application form.
• Original current signed passport and any old passport containing the previous United States visa.

03

Authorization and identification

• Original two-page letter of authorization for a representative.
• Copy of another valid ID apart from the passport.
• Signed checklist.

04

Email access

• A working email address is required for the applicant profile. Access to the email verification code will be needed during profile creation.

05

Eligibility considerations

• The previous United States visa remains valid or expired no more than 12 months earlier.
• The applicant was at least 18 years old when the previous visa was issued.
• The name, date of birth, and nationality in the current passport match the previous visa.
• There has been no change or update to the applicant’s name or surname.

06

Important discretion

• Consular officers decide whether to waive the in-person interview and may require an interview on a case-by-case basis. Confirm the current official eligibility rules before relying on the interview-waiver process.