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Please review the information below before scheduling or attending a visa-related appointment.

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Welcome, U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants

You are at the official nonimmigrant (temporary) visa information and appointment website for the U.S. Embassy in Kenya.

REQUIRED ACTION FOR ALL VISA APPLICANTS

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE BELOW WILL RESULT IN THE CANCELATION OF YOUR VISA APPOINTMENT

To meet new visa processing requirements that will take effect on May 18 all visa applicants must:

  1. Locate your DS-160 confirmation page.
    • If you do not have your DS-160 confirmation page, go to step #3 below.
  2. Log in to your account at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ke to confirm the DS-160 number on your account matches the DS-160 number on the confirmation page.
    • If the confirmation numbers do not match, go to step #3 below.
    • If the numbers match, please attend your interview at the time you have scheduled.
  3. Go to https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx and follow the instructions there to complete a new DS-160. Print out the confirmation page for your new DS-160 so you can bring that to your new appointment.
  4. Log in to your account at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ke again, click on the gear icon at the far right end and select the edit button and replace the old DS-160 number with your new, correct DS-160 number.
    • If you have any issues entering your new DS-160 number, click on Contact Us at the bottom of the webpage and follow the instructions to obtain assistance.

    If you fail to confirm or update your DS-160 number by May 18, the U.S. Embassy will cancel your appointment and instruct you to schedule a new appointment.

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Select this option if you have never used this site before and you have completed a DS-160 https://ceac.state.gov/genniv.

Select this option to continue or review an existing visa application, or if you have already established an account on this site.

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