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Visa Application Forms


Please fill out the online non-immigrant visa application form (DS-160).

Important:  Every applicant is required to use the online visa application form DS-160, with no exceptions.

Note:
Student visa applicants, besides the above-mentioned form, must present a valid I-20 or DS-2019 form completed and signed (provided by the educational institution).

Only the confirmation page of the online visa application form DS-160 must be printed.

Computer requirements:

  • Internet browser that supports 128-bit encryption (either Microsoft Internet Explorer, minimum version is 5.0, with service pack 2 or Netscape, minimum version is 6.2).
  • Ink-jet or laser printer to print the confirmation page of DS-160.

Instructions for completing an Electronic DS-160:

  • Choose the Embassy or Consulate you'll schedule your appointment. All your information will be sent to this post. 
  • Upload your photo.
  • Enter the information requested into the appropriate spaces on the form. Please answer all questions. Your answers must be in English.
  • Review the information you entered before saving the form.
  • We recommend you to save your form before you continue to the next page. Press the Continue button and wait while the system processes your data and opens the next page.
  • Submit your application. If you don't submit your application the Embassy or Consulate staff won't be able to have access to your information on your interview's day.
  • Print the confirmation page at the end of the process.
  • The confirmation page contains a barcode and your uploaded picture printed.
  • Bring the confirmation page to your interview and a picture 5x5 or 5x7 cm.
  • The information you enter is submitted electronically to the post you choose. 
Click here to access the online Nonimmigrant Visa Application DS-160.


The applicant, not the U.S. Government, assumes full responsibility for all documents and materials submitted in connection with any consular or visa matter, and for qualifying for the required visa or travel document in time to meet the applicant's needs.

The U.S. Embassy is closed on both U.S. and Brazilian holidays.