APPLYING FOR A NON-IMMIGRANT VISA

PART ONE: What do I need to apply for a U.S. Visa?

All applicants must have the following:

• Application Form DS-156: This form must be completed by all applicants for all visa types. Failure to answer all questions on this form could result in significant delays. Parents or legal guardians of children under 14 years old should sign this form on their behalf. Filling out the form online will assist on the day of the interview.
  Download Form DS-156 here.

• A color or black and white photo: The photo must be less than six months old, 5 X 5 cm, against a white background, and show you facing the camera directly.   Click here for details of photo requirements.

• A valid passport or travel document. If you have held previous passports please bring them on the day of the interview.

• The non-refundable visa application fee (click here for current fee).  Major Credit Cards are accepted. Payments can be made to consular section in Port Moresby.

• Additional documents as required (see below)

All male applicants between the ages of 16 and 45 must also submit:

• Supplemental Application Form DS-157: Download Form DS-157 here.

Additional documents: Certain types of visas require additional forms or documents. If you are applying in one of the following categories, click the link to read detailed instructions and find out what additional documentation is required:

• Study Visa
  
  
• Media Visa
  
  

  PART TWO: How do I apply?

  All Applicants must appear in  person  for an interview at the Consular Section of U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby .  Children under 14 years of age and adults over 80 years of age may not need to appear in person.

  
  

  The Consular Section provides visa services only on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Issued visas will generally be ready for pickup in the afternoon of the same day. If the number of applicants or any other circumstance renders this impossible, then passports with visas will be returned the following morning, or as soon as possible after that time.

  When you come for an interview, bring all of the above documentation with you at the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby:
  
  U.S. Embassy
  Douglas Street
  Downtown
  Port Moresby
  

  PART THREE: What else do I need to know?

  You can contact the Consular Section to inquire about the progress of your visa application.

  You may continue using our website for generic information: http://portmoresby.usembassy.gov.

  Still have questions? See our Frequently asked questions about Non-Immigrant Visas.

  
  

  The U.S. Embassy accepts no liability for any documents lodged as part of a visa application. It is your responsibility to use a secure means of sending your application to us and for ensuring its safe return to you.

  NOTE: You should never pay for travel arrangements (e.g., airfare, hotels) without having a visa in your possession. The U.S. Embassy accepts no responsibility if you do so, nor will we expedite processing because you have fixed travel dates. You risk significant financial losses if you ignore this advice.

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