Downloadable Forms

Electronic NIV Application Form (DS-156)

All applicants must fill out on-line the electronic NIV application (DS-156) and print the completed DS-156 application form.

Computer requirements:

• Internet browser that supports 128-bit encryption.
• Internet Explorer (Windows), minimum version is 5.0, with service pack 2.
• Netscape, minimum version is 6.2.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 or higher to download and print the completed DS-156. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 or higher, you may download a copy from Adobe's web site here.
• Ink-jet or laser printer to print the completed DS-156.

Note: Depending on the speed of your Internet connection, it may take several minutes to download the initial and completed copies of the DS-156. Please be patient.

Instructions for completing an Electronic DS-156:

• Enter the information requested into the appropriate spaces on the form. Please answer all questions. Your answers must be in English. If a field is completed incorrectly, a message will advise you to correct the entry.
• Review the information you entered for accuracy.
• Press the Continue button at the end of the form and wait while the system processes your data and transfers it to page 3 of the DS-156 form. Failure to click on the Continue button will result in an incorrectly formatted result.
• Print the completed DS-156 then date and sign it.
• The 2D barcode that prints on the last page contains the information you entered and allows us to process your application quickly.
  
  
  
  
  
• Bring DS-156, pages 1, 2 and 3 with the 2-D barcode when applying for your NIV.
• The information that you enter is not stored anywhere. It is also not submitted electronically. It is only used to generate a barcode.

Download the Electronic Nonimmigrant Visa Application DS-156

More about the visa application forms:

• All applicants from the BRP, URP and AmCham, and all holders of Diplomatic and Official passports must use the electronic NIV application (DS-156).
• All nonimmigrant visa applicants must also submit a completed Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application DS-157, which can be downloaded from this web site.
• All applicants seeking F, J and M visas must complete and submit a Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant DS-158, in addition to the DS-156 and DS-157. DS-158 can be downloaded from this web site.
• Korean versions of the electronic application forms are available now.
• You can download the completed sample DS-156, DS-157 and DS-158 here as a guide.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please go to USA VISA Information Services at http://www.us-visaservices.com/. USA VISA Information Services is available 24 hours a day, and can be accessed from both inside and outside of Korea.

For nonimmigrant visa (NIV) inquiries (excluding E, H, L, O, P, Q visa inquiries), please e-mail us at: seoulniv@state.gov. For E, H, L, O, P, Q visa inquiries, please e-mail us at: seoulgoldteam@state.gov.

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 ualifying for the required visa or travel document in time to meet the applicant's needs.

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Updated 2007-Aug.-31