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NIV Appointment System - Instructions  

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.
  • Each applicant (including minor children traveling on a parent's passport) MUST have: - A separately filled out DS-160 online application form. - USD $160 (or Nakfa equivalent), exact change, for the non-refundable processing fee. - A separate scheduled appointment. - One 5cm x 5cm photo on white background, facing forward, taken within last 6 months. - Original valid passport (unless minor child in parent's passport) -Students must bring the original I-20 and proof of SEVIS payment - Original valid passport (unless minor child in parent's passport)
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 be sure that each question on the DS-160 application form is answered. Applicants with missing / incorrect information may not be accepted. Once you submit your DS-160 application, you will receive a confirmation sheet with a barcode. Use the barcode number on the confirmation page to make an online apponitment. Each applicant, including minor children, must have a seperate appointment.
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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