Embassy of the United States Jakarta, Indonesia

Visas are classified according to the principal purpose of travel. With few exceptions, visa holders are restricted to the activity or reason for which their visa was issued.

Effective for all NIV appointments on and after 1 May 2010, use of the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) is mandatory. Once completed, the information in the DS-160 will be electronically transmitted to us. The applicant must print the DS-160 Confirmation that includes some biographical information and a bar code confirmation number. Applicants must bring the printed DS-160 Confirmation to their NIV appointment. While you are working on your DS-160, often “save” a copy on your hard drive. Fill out all required information completely and correctly, including selecting the appropriate visa type. Your online DS-160 will be checked by our staff when you check-in for your appointment. If your DS-160 is incomplete, your appointment will be cancelled. There is no way to add data to an incomplete DS-160 here. Frequently asked questions for the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160).

Find the proper visa type for your U.S. stay:

• Business, Pleasure: B1/B2
• Transit and Crew: C and C1/D
• Students: F and M
• Temporary Workers: H, L, O and P
• Medical Treatment: B2
• Domestic Helpers: B1, A3 and G5
• Exchange: J
• Journalists and Media: I
• Religious Workers: R

The Department of State deployed an updated version of the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application on Saturday, June 25, with additional questions and improved translations in some languages.  We understand some individuals are having difficulty retrieving applications started before the transition to the updated form and are working to resolve these issues as quickly as possible. We encourage you to be sure to record your Application ID number, which is required to retrieve your application, to save your application frequently, and to review all sections of the form to make sure every question is answered.  Additional information that could be helpful in completing specific DS-160 sections is included below. 

Purpose of Travel and Payer Relationship:  If you started your DS-160s before June 25 but did not submit it, you must re-complete the “purpose of travel” and “payer relationship” sections of the form.  

New Questions:  If you started but did not submit your DS-160s before June 25, you may be prompted to answer new, additional questions, even if your form showed as “complete” previously.  

Retrieving an Application without the Application ID (Barcode Number):  You must have your Application ID number to retrieve and continue your application.   

Retrieving an Application if Surname Contains Fewer than Five Characters:  You can retrieve your DS-160 submission by entering up to the first five letters of your surname, even if your surname is less than five letters.  You must have your Applicant IDs to do so.

Started an Application before June 25 and Cannot Retrieve It:  If you cannot retrieve your DS-160, please start a new application.   

Page Error Messages:  Some errors are the result of special characters and formatting related to your computer settings.  You should enter only numbers (no punctuation) in the salary and date fields before clicking “next” or “save.”