USA Visa Application | NAC Travel QuickVisa

DS-160 preparation stage 01

Choose the correct U.S. visa pathway

Start with the applicant’s real purpose. The information panel explains who each classification is for before it is selected.

How much assistance is needed?

Why do we ask this?

This controls whether NAC prepares the complete journey or only selected stages.

Passport nationality

Why do we ask this?

Declare the applicant’s primary nationality. Nationality restrictions are evaluated separately from the processing-post route.

Search by country name. The official three-letter country code is stored automatically.

Other current nationalities (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Disclose every current nationality. A possible dual-national exception requires a real, valid passport from a non-restricted nationality.

Add each country once and remove a selection with the × button.

Nationality of the passport that will be used

Why do we ask this?

The route and restriction engine evaluates the passport that will actually be presented for the visa application and travel.

Search by country name. The official three-letter country code is stored automatically.

Will the applicant use a travel document issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority?

Why do we ask this?

Current restrictions can apply to the travel document itself, separately from the applicant’s nationality.

Yes No

Country of legal residence

Why do we ask this?

Applicants should normally schedule in their country of nationality or demonstrated lawful residence, unless an official designated-post rule applies.

Search by country name. The official three-letter country code is stored automatically.

Lawful residence status in that country

Why do we ask this?

Residence-based routing is released only where the applicant identifies a lawful status that can be supported by current official evidence.

Official evidence of lawful residence

Why do we ask this?

Choose the official document type that supports the selected residence status. The document itself is checked during specialist review.

Citizenship passport or national identity evidenceOfficial residence evidence typePermanent residence card or endorsementOfficial residence evidence typeCurrent residence permitOfficial residence evidence typeCurrent work permit plus residence evidenceOfficial residence evidence typeCurrent study permit plus residence evidenceOfficial residence evidence typeOfficial refugee, asylum or protected-status documentOfficial residence evidence typeOther government-issued lawful-residence evidenceOfficial residence evidence type

Country where the applicant is physically present now

Why do we ask this?

Physical presence is recorded separately. It does not, by itself, prove lawful residence or create a third-country application right.

Search by country name. The official three-letter country code is stored automatically.

Controlled U.S. visa processing location

Why do we ask this?

The list is generated from nationality, demonstrated residence, current post status and the official designated-post registry. Free-text embassy entries are not accepted.

The controlled processing-location list will appear after the route details are entered.

Is the applicant a U.S. lawful permanent resident?

Why do we ask this?

This can materially change whether a nonimmigrant visa application is appropriate.

Yes No

Is the applicant relying on a non-restricted second passport for an exception?

Why do we ask this?

An exception cannot be assumed merely because another nationality is mentioned.

Yes No

Second passport number, nationality and expiry date

Why do we ask this?

Provide evidence details for specialist verification.

DS-160 preparation stage 02

Personal identity

Enter information exactly as it appears in the passport and civil records.

Surnames

Why do we ask this?

Use the spelling and order shown in the passport.

Given names

Why do we ask this?

Use every given name shown in the passport.

Full passport name

Why do we ask this?

This governs secure save, group records and document matching.

Full name in native alphabet (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Complete this only where the applicant uses a native alphabet different from English.

Other names, maiden names, religious names or aliases used (optional)

Why do we ask this?

List every other name used.

Telecode name, if applicable (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Only applicants whose written language uses telecodes should complete this.

Sex shown in the passport

Why do we ask this?

Match the travel document.

Marital status

Why do we ask this?

Select the applicant’s current legal status.

Date of birth

Why do we ask this?

Used for identity, minor and dependant checks.

City of birth

Why do we ask this?

Enter the city, town or locality as accurately as possible.

State or province of birth (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Complete where applicable.

Country of birth

Why do we ask this?

Birth country can differ from nationality.

Search by country name. The official three-letter country code is stored automatically.

National identification number (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Enter the national ID number, or choose not applicable during official preparation where permitted.

U.S. Social Security number (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Only if one has been issued.

U.S. taxpayer identification number (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Only if one has been issued.

DS-160 preparation stage 03

Address, contact and online presence

Provide current contact details and required identifiers. Never provide passwords.

Current home address

Why do we ask this?

Use the physical address where the applicant lives.

Is the mailing address the same as the home address?

Why do we ask this?

A different mailing address is requested only when needed.

Yes No

Mailing address

Why do we ask this?

Provide the address where correspondence can be received.

Primary phone number

Why do we ask this?

Include the country code.

Secondary phone number (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Include any second current number.

Work phone number (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Complete where applicable.

Governing email address

Why do we ask this?

Secure save links, completion records and group notices are sent here.

Other email addresses used in the last five years (optional)

Why do we ask this?

List addresses used personally during the relevant period.

Other phone numbers used in the last five years (optional)

Why do we ask this?

List other numbers used during the relevant period.

Social media platforms and identifiers used in the last five years

Why do we ask this?

List the platform and identifier only. Do not provide passwords.

Where current policy requires online-presence review, have the applicant’s relevant profiles been reviewed for the official public/open instruction? (optional)

Why do we ask this?

The system flags affected classifications for specialist review; it does not request passwords.

Yes No

DS-160 preparation stage 04

Passport and travel documents

The passport used for the application must remain consistent throughout the appointment and travel process.

Passport or travel-document type

Why do we ask this?

Choose the document being used.

Passport or travel-document number

Why do we ask this?

Enter exactly as printed.

Passport book number (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Complete only where the passport has a separate book number.

Issuing country or authority

Why do we ask this?

This normally matches the travel passport nationality.

Search by country name. The official three-letter country code is stored automatically.

City where issued (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Enter where shown or known.

Issue date

Why do we ask this?

Used to validate the document timeline.

Expiry date

Why do we ask this?

The system checks whether the document is current for the intended journey.

Has any passport or travel document ever been lost or stolen?

Why do we ask this?

Previous documents must be disclosed truthfully.

Yes No

Lost or stolen passport details

Why do we ask this?

Include document number, issuing country, date and circumstances where known.

DS-160 preparation stage 05

U.S. travel purpose and itinerary

The travel plan must match the selected visa classification and supporting evidence.

Have specific travel plans been made?

Why do we ask this?

The official preparation branches according to whether a firm itinerary exists.

Yes No

Intended arrival date

Why do we ask this?

An intended date may be used where travel is not yet booked.

Intended departure date (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Use the expected date if known.

Intended arrival city (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Complete where known.

Flight number (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Do not purchase a non-refundable ticket solely for the visa application.

Places the applicant expects to visit

Why do we ask this?

List genuine planned locations.

Address where the applicant expects to stay

Why do we ask this?

Use the real hotel, host, school, employer or programme address.

Explain the purpose and planned U.S. activities

Why do we ask this?

The description must fit the selected classification.

Does the visit include medical treatment?

Why do we ask this?

Medical visitor cases need provider, cost and funding evidence.

Yes No

Diagnosis and reason for treatment in the United States

Why do we ask this?

State the genuine medical purpose.

U.S. physician or medical facility

Why do we ask this?

Provide the provider name, address and treatment correspondence.

Estimated treatment cost and how it will be paid

Why do we ask this?

Include the real funding arrangement.

Who will pay for the trip?

Why do we ask this?

Choose the actual payer.

Payer name, relationship, address, phone and email

Why do we ask this?

Required when someone other than the applicant pays.

Estimated total trip budget

Why do we ask this?

Use the applicant’s working currency; NAC displays comparison equivalents.

Amount

Currency

Enter an amount to see USD, ZAR and selected-currency equivalents.

Display conversions are guidance only. The invoice records the authoritative rate and timestamp.

People travelling with the applicant and relationship (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Each visa applicant still needs an individual DS-160.

Is the applicant travelling with a family, organisation or group?

Why do we ask this?

This enables shared itinerary checks.

Yes No

Family, organisation or group name

Why do we ask this?

Enter the genuine group name or family reference.

DS-160 preparation stage 06

Previous U.S. travel and visa history

Answer every history question truthfully, even when a previous case was refused or cancelled.

DS-160 preparation stage 07

U.S. point of contact

Use the person, school, employer, programme, hotel or organisation most connected to the trip.

U.S. contact person (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Enter a person where one exists.

U.S. contact organisation (optional)

Why do we ask this?

School, employer, programme, hotel or host organisation.

Relationship to the applicant

Why do we ask this?

Choose the closest accurate relationship.

U.S. contact address

Why do we ask this?

Use a complete U.S. address.

U.S. contact phone

Why do we ask this?

Use the current contact number.

U.S. contact email (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Use a current address where available.

DS-160 preparation stage 08

Family information

Provide family details exactly and consistently across related applications.

Father’s surnames

Why do we ask this?

Enter as accurately as possible.

Father’s given names

Why do we ask this?

Enter as accurately as possible.

Father’s date of birth (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Complete if known.

Is the applicant’s father in the United States?

Why do we ask this?

Current U.S. status may be requested.

Yes No

Father’s U.S. status

Why do we ask this?

For example citizen, permanent resident, visitor or other.

Mother’s surnames

Why do we ask this?

Enter as accurately as possible.

Mother’s given names

Why do we ask this?

Enter as accurately as possible.

Mother’s date of birth (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Complete if known.

Is the applicant’s mother in the United States?

Why do we ask this?

Current U.S. status may be requested.

Yes No

Mother’s U.S. status

Why do we ask this?

For example citizen, permanent resident, visitor or other.

Immediate relatives in the United States and their status (optional)

Why do we ask this?

List spouse, fiancé(e), child or sibling where applicable.

Other relatives in the United States (optional)

Why do we ask this?

List known relatives truthfully.

Spouse or partner full details

Why do we ask this?

Name, birth details, nationality, address and occupation.

DS-160 preparation stage 09

Work, education and training

The timeline must be complete and consistent with funding, travel and category requirements.

Primary occupation

Why do we ask this?

Choose the current main activity.

Present employer, business or school

Why do we ask this?

Enter the current organisation.

Present employer, business or school address

Why do we ask this?

Use the current physical address.

Present employer or school phone (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Use a current number.

Start date (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Enter the current role or study start date.

Monthly income or funds (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Use the applicant’s normal currency.

Amount

Currency

Enter an amount to see USD, ZAR and selected-currency equivalents.

Display conversions are guidance only. The invoice records the authoritative rate and timestamp.

Current duties or course of study

Why do we ask this?

Describe the real role or programme.

Previous employment during the required period (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Include employer, address, role and dates.

Secondary and higher education history (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Include institution, course and dates.

Languages spoken

Why do we ask this?

List each language.

Countries or regions visited during the last five years (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Add each country visited.

Add each country once and remove a selection with the × button.

Professional, social or charitable organisations (optional)

Why do we ask this?

Disclose relevant memberships.

Specialised skills or training (optional)

Why do we ask this?

This includes firearms, explosives, nuclear, biological, chemical or other specialised training where applicable.

Has the applicant served in the military?

Why do we ask this?

Military service details may be required.

Yes No

Military branch, rank, specialty, dates and country

Why do we ask this?

Provide complete factual details.

Has the applicant been involved with a paramilitary, vigilante, rebel, guerrilla or insurgent organisation?

Why do we ask this?

A yes answer requires specialist review.

Yes No

Organisation, role, country and dates

Why do we ask this?

Provide factual details.

DS-160 preparation stage 10

Visa-category prerequisites

Only the questions that apply to the selected classification are displayed.

DS-160 preparation stage 11

Security, health and immigration background

These are high-consequence declarations. A yes answer does not automatically decide the case, but it requires complete details and specialist review.

DS-160 preparation stage 12

Documents and NAC professional services

Choose only the assistance required. Government charges and NAC professional fees remain separately classified.

DS-160 preparation stage 13

Official fees and payment responsibility

The U.S. application fee, SEVIS fee, reciprocity fee and any bond are separate from NAC professional fees.

Who should handle the visa-application fee when the post-specific channel is confirmed?

Why do we ask this?

The exact method depends on the selected post and appointment provider.

Would you like NAC to check whether an official paid-expedite appointment is available?

Why do we ask this?

The current Department of State pilot is available only for eligible B applicants at participating locations, after an ordinary future appointment exists. It accelerates only the interview appointment, not visa adjudication.

Yes No

Who should handle the I-901 SEVIS fee?

Why do we ask this?

Principal F, M and J applicants may pay directly or authorise NAC, subject to the official channel.

Is this an official U.S.-government-sponsored J programme that may qualify for fee exemptions?

Why do we ask this?

Programme identifiers and sponsorship documents must be verified.

Yes No

Programme identifier and sponsorship evidence

Why do we ask this?

A specialist must confirm the exemption before removing fees.

I authorise NAC to facilitate the selected official payments and understand the 5% FX protection reserve.

Why do we ask this?

Required only for NAC-assisted official payments.

I authorise NAC to facilitate the selected official payments and understand the 5% FX protection reserve.

I understand that NAC fees, U.S. government fees, SEVIS, reciprocity, medical, courier and any visa bond are separate charges.

Why do we ask this?

This protects the applicant from confusing professional fees with government charges.

I understand that NAC fees, U.S. government fees, SEVIS, reciprocity, medical, courier and any visa bond are separate charges.

I understand that a visa bond must never be paid to NAC and is paid only after a consular officer directs payment through Pay.gov.

Why do we ask this?

This applies only where the nationality and B-visa rules indicate possible bond exposure.

I understand that a visa bond must never be paid to NAC and is paid only after a consular officer directs payment through Pay.gov.

DS-160 preparation stage 14

Application assistance and declaration

The applicant must review the prepared information and personally complete the official declaration unless a lawful exception applies.

Did anyone assist in preparing this application?

Why do we ask this?

NAC assistance must be disclosed in the official preparation where required.

Yes No

Preparer or assisting organisation

Why do we ask this?

Enter the person or NAC Travel where applicable.

Preparer address and relationship to applicant

Why do we ask this?

Required when assistance was provided.

The applicant has reviewed all answers for accuracy and completeness.

Why do we ask this?

The applicant remains responsible for truthful answers.

The applicant has reviewed all answers for accuracy and completeness.

I understand that every traveller needs a separate individual DS-160, including family and group members.

Why do we ask this?

Shared information never replaces the individual application requirement.

I understand that every traveller needs a separate individual DS-160, including family and group members.

I understand that this NAC workspace prepares the case but does not itself submit the official DS-160 to the U.S. Department of State.

Why do we ask this?

The official CEAC submission and barcode confirmation remain separate.

I understand that this NAC workspace prepares the case but does not itself submit the official DS-160 to the U.S. Department of State.

I understand that NAC cannot guarantee a visa, appointment date, interview outcome or processing time.

Why do we ask this?

Only U.S. authorities make visa decisions.

I understand that NAC cannot guarantee a visa, appointment date, interview outcome or processing time.

Applicant’s full name for review acknowledgement

Why do we ask this?

This is not a substitute for the official DS-160 electronic signature.

Review acknowledgement date

Why do we ask this?

Records when the applicant completed NAC’s preparation review.

Your U.S. visa journey.
Explained, checked and coordinated.

One clear decision at a time

What will the applicant do in the United States?

Appropriate use

Do not use it for

Core prerequisites

Choose the application structure

Add the people travelling with the primary applicant

Choose the correct U.S. visa pathway

Personal identity

Address, contact and online presence

Passport and travel documents

U.S. travel purpose and itinerary

Previous U.S. travel and visa history

U.S. point of contact

Family information

Work, education and training

Visa-category prerequisites

Security, health and immigration background

Documents and NAC professional services

Official fees and payment responsibility

Application assistance and declaration

Your cost summary

Your U.S. visa journey.Explained, checked and coordinated.

One clear decision at a time

What will the applicant do in the United States?

Choose the application structure

Add the people travelling with the primary applicant

Choose the correct U.S. visa pathway

Personal identity

Address, contact and online presence

Passport and travel documents

U.S. travel purpose and itinerary

Previous U.S. travel and visa history

U.S. point of contact

Family information

Work, education and training

Visa-category prerequisites

Security, health and immigration background

Documents and NAC professional services

Official fees and payment responsibility

Application assistance and declaration

Your cost summary

Your U.S. visa journey.
Explained, checked and coordinated.