Nonimmigrant Visa Application Forms
DS-156 Visa Application Form
All applicants applying for a visa with a Chinese passport must complete two DS-156 application forms, one in English and one in Chinese. Each form is two pages, and must be printed on the front and back of each sheet of paper. Only A-4 or 8.5 x 11 inch paper will be accepted.
DS-157 Supplemental Visa Application Form
All applicants 16 years of age and older must complete two DS-157 application forms, one in English and one in Chinese. Each form is one page, and must be printed on separate sheets of paper. Only A-4 or 8.5 x 11 inch paper will be accepted.
DS-158 Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant
All applicants applying for F (Student), J (Exchange Visitor) and M (Non-academic Student) visas, and their dependents (F-2, J-2 and M-2 visas), must complete two DS-158 application forms, on in English and one in Chinese. Each form is two pages, and must be printed on the front and back of each sheet of paper. Only A-4 or 8.5 x 11 inch paper will be accepted.