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American Embassy Algiers
5 Chemin Cheikh, Bachir El Ibrahimi
Algiers, Algeria 16000

NIV Appointment System - Instructions  

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What you need:
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  • The barcode number from your printed DS-160 electronic visa application form, if applicable.
  • A printer to print your appointment confirmation.
  • Make sure you print the confirmation sheet once you have filled out the DS-160 application form. Then go to the NIV Appointment request page to book an appointment.
How to use the NIV Appointment System:
  1. Complete and print a DS-160 electronic visa application form.
  2. Click on the "Schedule Appointment" button below to select an available date and time for an appointment.
  3. Enter the 10-digit barcode number from the last page of your printed electronic visa application form into the Barcode Number field, and then click "Submit".
  4. Select an available appointment date from the calendar.
  5. Select a preferred time for your appointment, and then enter your Surname, Given Name, Telephone Number, Email Address, and Identification Code.
  6. Verify that all the information entered is correct, and then click "Submit".
  7. Print the appointment confirmation page and bring it with you to your appointment.
  8. Please enter all the data required to request an appointment( Name, DOB, Passport Number, Phone Number, and Email Address) Make sure you arrive to the Consulate at the exact time of your appointment. If you happen to be more than 30 minutes late, you will be denied access to the Consulate.
Note: If you need to cancel or change an appointment at any time, return to this web site and click on the "Change/Cancel Appointment" button.

To complete and print a DS-160 electronic visa application form, please click here.
To schedule an appointment, retype the code from the picture and click here.
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To change or cancel an existing appointment, retype the code from the picture and click here.
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