A recent US visa rule mandates applicants to present a DS-160 form with a specific barcode at their interview, effective from ...

The DS-160 is required for all short-term US visas including B1/B2 (tourist/business), F-1 (student), H-1B (work), and J-1 ...

Costa Rica applicants for U.S. visas must comply with an essential requirement that, if not met, will prevent the consular ...

The DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application is a mandatory form for individuals seeking temporary entry into the United States. According to the updated policy, visa applicants must complete ...

US visa rules mandate applicants to present a DS-160 application form with confirmation or a barcode number matching the one ...

The US Department of State has rolled out a key change to the visa application process — requiring all applicants to complete and submit the DS-160 form before booking an appointment.

The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has announced five new rules for visa applicants in Abuja and Lagos, effective April 22, 2025, to ...

The directive requires that individuals attending visa interviews in Abuja and Lagos are now required to present a DS-160 application form containing a confirmation barcode that starts with "AA00".

In a statement issued on Friday, the US mission disclosed that the new requirement will take effect on Tuesday, 22 April.

The Mission announced the new requirements in a short statement published on its X handle on titled Important update for Visa Applicants.

If you're applying for a US visa, make sure your DS-160 form is fully completed before scheduling an appointment. Incomplete forms can cause delays and may even lead to missed travel deadlines.