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  Visa Services Hours of Operation Requirements and Fees Important Note Nonimmigrant Visas Immigrant Visas

Requirements and Fees

Applicants must apply in person and bring:

A completed Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF) DS-156.

This form can be accessed using the following United States Government website:

https://evisaforms.state.gov

This form consists of three pages and all three pages must be printed out and submitted at the time application for visa is made.

Note: Men between 16-45 years of age must also submit Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-157. This form can be obtained at the Embassy and filled out by hand on the day of application.

A passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond the anticipated length of stay in the United States. The passport should be good to travel to all countries including the United States.

A recent 2" x 2" passport type photo. Each applicant regardless of age requires a photograph.

Evidence substantiating the purpose of the trip.

Evidence of funds to cover expenses in the United States.

Evidence of intention to depart the United States after a temporary visa.

Some examples of documents to submit would be:

  • Letters from employer acknowledging travel intentions
  • Salary
  • Length of Employment
  • Documents describing family ties such as marriage and birth certificates
  • Evidence of property ownership
  • Bank statements
  • Tax records
  • Other documents reflection income and savings

The Application fee is currently US $100 of MK14, 000.

Completing and Printing Electronic Visa

You may go to the Public Affairs Library to complete your electronic Visa Application.

The Public Affairs Library is located in Old Mutual House near the Center Arcade Building.

The library hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm (Monday – Thursday), 9:00am to 12 noon (Friday).

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