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DS-160 Document Checklist
Last Updated: July 2026
The DS-160 form covers your personal, travel, family, employment, and background information in detail. Use this checklist to see what's typically needed before you begin.
1. Personal Documents
- Current Passport
- Previous Passport(s)
- National ID (Aadhaar)
- Passport-size digital photo
2. Travel Information
- Proposed travel date
- Purpose of travel
- U.S. destination(s)
- Hotel name/address
- Flight details
- Trip sponsor
3. U.S. Contact
- Contact name
- Hotel/Organization
- U.S. address
- Phone
4. Family Information
- Father's details
- Mother's details
- Spouse (if married)
- Children (if applicable)
- U.S. relatives
5. Employment
- Employer
- Office address
- Phone
- Job title
- Salary
- Start date
- Duties
6. Previous Employment
- Employer(s)
- Job title
- Dates
- Duties
7. Education
- School/College
- Address
- Course/Degree
- Dates attended
8. Travel History
- Previous U.S. visits
- Visa refusals
- International travel (5 years)
9. Security & Background
- Medical
- Criminal history
- Immigration violations
- Military service
- Security questions
10. Additional Information
- Social media (5 years)
- Email addresses (5 years)
- Phone numbers (5 years)
Note
The checklist above contains the basic documents required to start your application. Depending on your personal profile and travel history, our team may request additional information or documents to accurately complete your U.S. visa application.Ready to start your application?
Reach out and our team will guide you through your specific document requirements.