Official info & useful links
Official US visa websites, embassy & consulate addresses and key information. Always confirm with official sources.
Official visa websites
DS-160 Online Application
↗Complete and submit the DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application
Visa appointment system (Japan)
↗Pay the visa fee and schedule your interview (official system)
U.S. Department of State — Visas
↗Visa categories, policy and latest notices
Visa status check
↗Track your visa application status (CEAC)
SEVIS I-901 Fee
↗SEVIS fee for students and exchange visitors
EVUS Enrollment
↗Required for Chinese passport holders with a 10-year B visa
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan
U.S. Embassy Tokyo
↗1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8420
U.S. Consulate General Osaka
↗2-11-5 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8543
U.S. Consulate General Naha
↗2-1-1 Toyama, Urasoe, Okinawa 901-2104
Visa fees (MRV)
- Most visas (B / F / J / M, etc.): USD 185
- Work visas (H / L / O / P / Q / R): USD 205
- K (fiancé) visa: USD 265
Fees may change; confirm with the official site
Common required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- DS-160 confirmation page (with barcode)
- Visa fee payment receipt
- Interview appointment confirmation page
- Photo on white background (5 × 5 cm)
- Supporting documents (I-20 for students; approval notice for work visas, etc.)