Applicants must fulfill these requirements when they apply for a U.S. dependent visa:

  • Relationship Proof: Submit appropriate documentation that shows the relationship between the applicant and the principal visa holder (e.g., marriage certificate for spouses, birth certificate for children).
  • Valid Passport: All applicants need to have a passport which remains valid for six months after their planned U.S. stay ends.
  • DS-160 Confirmation: After completing the DS-160 form, the confirmation page must be submitted.
  • Visa Application Fee Receipt: The visa fee should be paid and the applicant must keep the receipt.
  • Photograph: The applicant needs to provide a U.S. visa-compliant passport photo which is recent.
  • Principal Visa Holder's Documents: The applicant must submit copies of the principal visa holder's passport as well as their visa and approval notices.
  • Any other additional documents based on the specific visa requirements