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NIV Appointment System - Instructions  

What you need:
  • Your Internet browser must support 128-bit encryption.
  • If you are using Internet Explorer (Windows), the minimum version that will work with this site is version 5.0, with service pack 2.
  • If you are using Netscape, the minimum version that will work with this site is version 6.2.
  • The barcode number from your printed DS-160 electronic visa application form, if applicable.
  • A printer to print your appointment confirmation.
  • ELECTRONIC ITEMS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE EMBASSY. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY ELECTRONIC ITEMS WITH YOU ON THE DAY OF YOUR 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 note that you must fill out the DS160 application accurately and completely before scheduling your interview. The barcode on your DS160 application page MUST MATCH THE BARCODE ON YOUR APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATION SHEET. If the barcodes do not match and/or if your DS160 is not filled out completely, you may be turned away and will need to reschedule your 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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