Embassy of the United States

Other types of visas

Other common types of non-immigrant visas include transit visas (C), crewmember visas (D), international press visas (I), and religious worker visas (R).  Follow these steps for these or any other visa types. 

1.  Fill in forms DS-156 and DS-157, in English, submit, and print a copy to bring with you to your interview.  You must fill in your form on the computer, as hand-written forms will not be accepted.  Forms sent by fax or mail will not be accepted. 
   
   
2. Get two photos that meet the photograph criteria and bring these to the interview.
   
   
3. Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity after the intended date of travel and the names of all children written in Latin characters.  Bring this to your interview. 
   
   
4. Bring $131 in U.S. dollars or Algerian dinar for the non-refundable visa fee. 
   
   
5. Visit the world-wide visa website at : http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html to learn what additional documentation is necessary for your type of visa.
   
   

6. Request a Non-Immigrant Visa Appointment.