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How to Apply
 

Please follow the steps here to apply for a Non Immigrant Visa.

Attention: New State Department policies now allow for certain applicants to renew their visa by mail without an interview. For more information, refer to Step 5 below.

  • Step 1: Do I Need a Visa?
    Anyone who does not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program, or will be working, or studying in the U.S. is required to have a valid visa in order to travel to the U.S.
  • Step 2: Choose Your Visa Type 
    You must choose what type of visa you want to apply for. This information is required to complete the DS-160 Application Form. If you select the wrong visa class, you may be required to fill out a new application.
  • Step 3: Have Your Photo Taken 
    Everyone is required to upload a digital photo into the DS-160 application form. The image must meet our Photo Requirements.
  • Step 4: Complete the Application Form 
    All applicants applying for visas at the U.S. Embassy in Paris are required to complete the DS-160 Application Form.
  • NEW
    Step 5:     Do I Need An Interview?  
    Certain applicants do not need to appear in person and may apply for or renew their visas by mail. Click here to see if you are eligible to apply by mail.
  • Step 6: Make an Appointment 
    Our appointments are all made online or over the telephone. Please follow the instructions here on how to make an appointment.
  • Step 7: Pay the Application Fee 
    Proof of payment is required when you come on your appointment day.
  • Step 8: Gather Supporting Documentation 
    Depending on the type of visa that you are applying for, certain supportive documentation is required. If you are a student, click here for additional information.
  • Step 9: Submit Your Application on Your Appointment Day 
    You must bring your application, a valid passport, and a self–addressed Chronopost envelope. For more on you can expect when you arrive for your Non-Immigrant Visa Appointment, click here.
  • Step 10: Receive your passport and visa by Chronopost
    It normally takes between 2-4 business days for you to receive your passport, but in some cases can take longer. Since the application process cannot be accelerated, please apply well in advance of your travel date.  Do not purchase plane tickets until you have received your visa. Visa applicants should never assume their application will be automatically approved. If you are refused your visa, click here to learn more.