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 Virginia, as in all states, the DS-160 form is a standardized online document required by the U.S. Department of State for those seeking a nonimmigrant visa for temporary travel to the United States. This includes individuals applying for K visas, which are for the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen. The form must be filled out electronically and submitted through the Department of State website. The information provided on the DS-160 is used by Consular Officers to process the visa application and assess the applicant's eligibility during a personal interview. It is mandatory for all nonimmigrant visa categories. Applicants can access and complete the DS-160 form online at the provided URL. For additional guidance and answers to common questions, the Department of State's website offers a dedicated FAQ section regarding the DS-160 form.