Investors and Traders: How to Apply for an E Visa

E visa applications are submitted directly to a U.S. embassy or consulate located in the person’s country of nationality or residence. Every U.S. embassy and consulate has its own special procedural rules for submitting E visa applications. It is essential to review the procedures prior to any E visa application. All U.S. embassies and consulates require a personal interview prior to the issuance of an E visa.

E visa applications require the submission of a Form DS-156, Form DS-156 E Supplement and any supporting evidence. If the E visa applicant is a male between the ages of 16 and 45, a Form DS-157 is also required. Any spouse and each unmarried child under the age of 21-years old must submit a Form DS-156 to apply for an E visa. Each male child between the ages of 16 and 20 must submit a Form DS-157.