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Notice to Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
United States embassies
and consulates around the world are introducing a new online
visa application form. This new online form, known as the
DS-160, will allow applicants to submit their information
digitally and improve the efficiency of the visa application
process.
Based on experience at
United States diplomatic posts that have already begun using
this form, we anticipate that applicants will enjoy faster
and more efficient service. The new process is also more environmentally
friendly, as applicants will now only have to print two pages
rather than the four or more that were previously required.
From March 12, 2010, use
of this new form will be mandatory for all visa applicants
at Embassy Nicosia unless an appointment has already been
scheduled using the barcode generated by the EVAF DS-156.
DS-160
Frequently Asked Questions DS-160 (PDF)
Frequently
Asked Questions in Farsi (PDF)
Applicants applying for
a nonimmigrant K-1 or K-3 visa to join a U.S. Citizen spouse
or fiancé should continue to complete the DS-156.
To learn more about the
DS-160, please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_4401.html |
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NOTICE
FOR NON CYPRIOTS WHO ARE NOT RESIDENT ON CYPRUS
The appointments
for September 21st 2010 will be open on August 2nd 2010 at
9:00 am in local time.
Visa applicants who
are not Cypriot citizens or resident in Cyprus may schedule
an interview appointment ONLY FOR TUESDAY. In addition when
filling out the online DS-160, such applicants must select
'Nicosia, Cyprus' as the desired location for their appointment
and should upload a photograph. Applicants who successfully
schedule an appointment must – within one hour –
send an email with the appointment confirmation number and
the DS-160 barcode number in the 'subject' line and a scanned
copy of the biographic page of their passport as an attachment
to consularnicosia@state.gov. If a photograph was not uploaded
to the DS-160 the email must also include a scanned copy of
the applicant's photograph. We will send you an email notice
letting you know that your biographic page has been received
and confirming your appointment; please bring a copy of this
email notice with you to the interview.
IF
YOU ARE A CYPRIOT CITIZEN OR RESIDENT ON CYPRUS DISREGARD
THIS NOTICE
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Applicants who wish to schedule an appointment must complete
the online DS-160 form and use the barcode printed on the DS-160
confirmation sheet to schedule an appointment. Go to https://ceac.state.gov/genniv
to access the DS-160.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A NONIMMIGRANT
VISA
WHO NEEDS A VISA?
All citizens of Cyprus who wish to travel to the U.S. require a
nonimmigrant visa. Click here
for visa types.
NOTE: If you have a visa in an
old passport, please click here.
WHO CAN USE THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM?
Some travelers, including British citizens,
who are citizens of countries which participate in the Visa
Waiver Program, may enter the United States without a visa for
periods of less than 90 days for business or tourism. Visitors who
wish to use the Visa Waiver Program must have machine-readable passports
and register on-line in the Electronic System for Travel Authorization
(ESTA). Click here
for more information.
STEP-BY- STEP GUIDE TO THE U.S. NONIMMIGRANT
VISA PROCESS
All nonimmigrant visa applicants,
except children too young to speak, must be able to conduct a meaningful
interview in English, Greek or Turkish. Personal interpreters are
not allowed.
How Do I Apply?
Step 1: Complete the DS-160
Web-based APPLICATION FORM online. The DS-160 CONFIRMATION Sheet
then needs to be printed and brought to the interview.
Step 2: All nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply
in person and appear before a consular officer. This includes children.
Make an appointment by clicking here. (Please
schedule only one appointment per person. If you schedule numerous
appointments, they will not be accepted.) For information on emergency
appointments, click here.
Step 3: If you were unable
to upload your photo to the DS-160 bring one with you. Click here
for instructions.
Step 4: Pay the non-refundable
application fee per application. Please click here
for instructions.
Step 5: On the day of your
appointment go to the Consular Section with the DS-160 Confirmation
Sheet, any required forms, a photos if you did not upload one, and
other necessary documents at your specified appointment time. The
applicant will be the only person allowed to the interview unless
he or she is minor or handicapped. NOTE: You will not be
allowed to bring cell phones, cameras, or any other electronic devices
into the Embassy compound.
Step 6:
If your application for a nonimmigrant visa is approved, you may
collect your passport and visa after three working days at 3:00
PM. However, individual issuance times may vary. Some visa applications
require additional processing
and will take longer to approve. For average wait times for a visa
interview click here.
If your application is approved, the consular officer will advise
you what procedures to follow to claim your visa. Visas cannot be
issued on the same day. The blue ticket issued at the time of the
interview is required to be presented by any person picking up a
passport.
Residents
of Cyprus who do not wish to return to the Embassy to pick up their
visas NOW HAVE THE FOLLOWING OPTION: You may purchase a registered
pre-paid (minimum postage 2.58 Euro) self addressed envelope from
the post office and bring it to your interview. If your visa is
approved, the Embassy will mail your passport in the self-addressed
envelope you provide to your home when your visa is ready. This
option is available to residents of Cyprus only.
The Embassy strongly encourages intending
travelers to apply for visas well in advance of their desired travel
date.
No assurance regarding the issuance of visas can be given in advance.
We recommend that applicants do not purchase non-refundable tickets
until the visa has been issued and they are in receipt of their
passport and visa.
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