- When you are ready, click on the button labeled “Start a New Application” below.
- Follow the instructions on each page. Make sure you answer all the questions—if you do not, your application may not be accepted.
- Your answers must be in English and must use the English alphabet. That means you cannot use letters like ñ, é, ü, or ç. For example, instead of writing “São Paulo,” write “Sao Paulo.” There is only one exception to this rule, which is when you are asked to provide your full name in your native alphabet; then you can use non-English characters.
- When you are finished answering all the questions, the program will let you check your answers to make sure they are correct. Please re-read them carefully so you do not make mistakes.
- Click on the “Sign Application” button to sign your application electronically.
- Once you have checked your answers, you can submit your application. When you do, you will see a confirmation page on your screen with a barcode.
If you do not plan to complete your application within the next 30 days, you should save your application to your computer. To do this, please click the “Save” button at the bottom of the last page you have completed, and follow the instructions. When you are ready to complete your application, you may reload your application into the system by clicking the “Upload a Previous Application” button under “Option B: Upload a Previously Saved Application Using a File” below and following the instructions. NOTE: Only save your application onto a computer that cannot be accessed by anyone who does not have your permission to see or record your personal data. If you save your application onto the hard drive of a shared or public computer, such as a computer in a cyber café or library, other users could find and open your application form.
If you have previously submitted a DS-160 application, you may use that information to complete a new application. You will need the Application ID from your previously submitted application to do this. To access previously submitted application information, click the “Retrieve Application” button under “Option C: Retrieve Application Using an Application ID” below and follow the instructions. If you use this option to complete a new application please make sure to carefully review to ensure that all information is current and correct.