Non-Immigrant Visas

Required Documents

On the day of the appointment, all applicants should bring the following documents:

• A passport in good condition and valid for at least 6 months from the date of the proposed travel.
• A Non-immigrant Visa size photograph - Visa Photo Requirements.
• A receipt from Post Fiji for payment of the US$131 application fee.
• This fee is non-refundable but transferable.  The fee is valid for use within one year of receipt date.
• An application form, which must be completed online by following the preceding link. All male nonimmigrant visa applicants regardless of age must also complete and attach to DS-156 a DS-157.
• Any form required for the type of visa sought. You can obtain more information about the various types of visas and their form requirements by visiting the Travel.State website.
• For group appointments, the group coordinator must consider the group requirements - see Visas for Groups.
• For student and exchange visitor visa an applicant must consider the student visa requirements - Student and Exchange Visitor Visa.

In addition to these required documents, you should be prepared to present any valid document you think helps support your application for a visa.  Please be aware that letters of invitation, guarantee or affidavit of support do not help a person to get a visa, and, in any case, these documents do not guarantee visa issuance. Decisions about visa eligibility are based on an applicant's circumstances, as required by U.S. law. The consular officer will look through your documents quickly for information that helps him or her make a decision in your case, but may not read each document thoroughly.

Documents you may wish to present should contain convincing evidence of the immediate family's long-term economic, academic and/or personal ties that would compel the applicant to return home after a short visit to the United States. This evidence should not be in the form of letters from attorneys or accountants, as we do not accept these, but should instead be original, primary documents.

They may include documents from the following list, but please be aware that the consular officer may ask for additional documents, and presentation of these or any other documents does not guarantee visa issuance. A list of possible documents as follows:

• For all applicants: Provide six months of monthly bank statements for your own bank account.
• Employees of a company: Provide evidence of salary (payslips), and a job letter stating your years of service and authorized vacation, as well as your bank book.
• Self-employed persons or business owners: Provide evidence of sales receipts, profitability, employees, tax payments, length of experience and savings.
• Farmers: Provide evidence of sales of your agricultural products and savings.
• Retired persons: Provide evidence of your pension, savings, and your children's employment (If relevant).

Please note that these materials should be presented at the interview.  Do NOT fax or mail any documents to our office before your appointment.  

• Minors: Parents should present an original certified copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.  Guardians who are not the applicant’s parents must provide proof of guardianship.  The applicant should also present evidence that he or she is a student, and evidence of the parent's or guardian's employment and ties to your country of residence.

For more information, please contact the Embassy. The U.S. Embassy is closed on both U.S. and Fiji holidays. This is an official source of U.S. Government information on the Web. Inclusion of Non-U.S. Government links or information does not imply endorsement of contents.