The DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, is for temporary travel to the United States, and for K (fiancé(e)) visas. Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website via the Internet.

Consular Officers use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal interview, determine an applicant’s eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa.

Visa applicants must submit a completed DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application for all nonimmigrant visa categories, including applicants applying for K visas.

You may access the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/.

For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions on the Department of State’s website at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/forms/ds-160-online-nonimmigrant-visa-application/ds-160-faqs.html.

In Kentucky, as in all other U.S. states, individuals who wish to apply for a nonimmigrant visa for temporary travel to the United States must complete the DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. This form is also required for those applying for K visas, which are for the fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens. The DS-160 form must be submitted electronically through the Department of State website. The information provided on the DS-160 is used by Consular Officers during the visa application process, which includes a personal interview to determine the applicant's eligibility for a visa. It is important for visa applicants to fill out the form accurately and completely. Applicants can access and fill out the DS-160 form online at the provided link (https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/). For additional guidance and answers to common questions, applicants can refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section on the Department of State’s website (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/forms/ds-160-online-nonimmigrant-visa-application/ds-160-faqs.html).