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Instructions for Visa Applicants

What All Visa Applicants Need to Present

  • Current passport, which will remain valid for at least six months after planned entry into the United States.
  • All prior passports.
  • Electronic Visa application form (DS-156).
  • Supplemental form (DS-157) for applicants over 16 years of age.
  • Proof of social, family, economic, professional ties to home country.
  • Recent photograph, 2 inches square (50 mm square), B&W or color, front facing (for more information click here.)
  • Nonrefundable visa application fee of $100.00 or Kwacha equivalent.


    • Additional Requirements for Students and Exchange Visitors

  • Evidence of payment of SEVIS fee.
  • Valid Form I-20 or DS-2019 as applicable.
  • Evidence that sufficient funds are readily available to cover the first year of studies. Evidence from sponsor noting ability to be a sponsor.
  • Supplemental visa application form (DS-157)
  • Contact information and work history form (DS-158). Please note under item 6, the word "siblings" means "brothers and sisters."


    • How To Submit Visa Applications

  • All Applicants must call the Consular Section at 250955 ext 2234, between 08:00hrs and 12:00hrs, Monday through Thursday, to request an appointment to submit their applications and pay the visa application fee. After submitting the application, applicants will be given an interview appointment time for the following day. Applicants should be present 15 minutes before their scheduled interview time.

  • Electronic Visa Application (EVAF) - Next Day Service:
    With the use of the EVAF (Electronic Visa Application Form), applicants must complete the nonimmigrant visa application form (number DS-156)via the Internet at http://zambia.usembassy.gov/. This form produces a barcode, which the Consular Section scans to enter information into its system, making data entry more efficient. This form cannot be sent electronically, and all three pages must be printed and brought to the consular section.

    Hand-written applications can no longer be accepted after November 1, 2006

    NOTE: All visa applicants must appear personally for an interview. Please plan accordingly.


    • Picking Up Your Visa

    On the day of your interview, you will usually be requested to return to the Consular Section in the afternoon (Monday – Thursday at 1500 hours) to pick up your passport with the visa. However, even if you are granted a visa, the Embassy cannot guarantee that your visa will be printed and ready the same day. Applicants should apply for visas in advance of planned travel.

    Do You Still Have Questions?

    Information about the visa process is available on the Embassy's home page at http://zambia.usembassy.gov. For more information, you may write to the Consular Section at the address below, send a fax to 253-824 or e-mail us at ConsularLusaka@state.gov. Questions (other than scheduling appointments) should be made only during our public inquiry hours on Monday or Wednesday afternoon between 1400 and 1600 hours at (260)(1) 250-955. You may pick up FREE application forms at the Embassy or download them at : http://zambia.usembassy.gov. Electronic visa applications are available at http://evisaforms.state.gov.

    Consular Section
    Embassy of the United States of America
    Independence & United Nations Avenues
    P.O. Box 31617
    Lusaka, Zambia

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