NON-IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION
PROCEDURES:
Required Documentation

YOU NEED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WHEN APPLYING FOR A VISA:

• a completed and signed application form DS-156;

Please note that all applicants are required to use the electronic visa application form.
The form must be completed on the PC, and printed out afterwards.
All applicants failing to present the electronic visa application form and/or the appropriate photo will be required to schedule a new appointment with the Visa Hotline.
• a completed Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application form DS-157 (see forms), if you are a male applicant between the age of 16 and 45;


• a completed Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant form DS-158 (see forms), if you are seeking an F (Student) or J (Exchange Visitor) or M (Non-Academic Student) visa;


• a valid passport; for Austrian citizens valid for at least the duration of your intended stay in the United States. If more than one person is shown on the passport, a separate visa application is needed for each person who is traveling to the United States;


• a recent passport photograph for each applicant, even children (see photo instructions);


• the original bank transfer slip bearing the original stamp of the bank or other original documentation to show that you have paid the visa processing fee; as of September 8, 2009 the new visa application fee is Euro 91.70 ($131).


• a self-addressed and stamped return envelope (see How to get your passport with the visa back);


• the right of abode in Austria (AUFENTHALTSERLAUBNIS), if you are not an Austrian or EU citizen;
• I-20 issued by the institute in the U.S., if you are applying for an F or M visa;
• DS-2019 issued by the designated sponsoring organization, if you are applying for a J visa.