Follow the steps to fill out the DS-157 form with confidence.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to retrieve the form and access it online.
2. Begin by entering your last name(s) as they appear in your passport or national identity card. List all spellings and variations.
3. Input your first name(s) similarly, ensuring to include all spellings from your documentation.
4. Provide your full name in your native alphabet.
5. Indicate whether you are applying as the surviving spouse or child of a deceased principal applicant. If yes, fill out the subsequent fields regarding the deceased.
6. Enter your date of birth in the specified format (mm-dd-yyyy) and your place of birth, detailing the city, state/province, and country.
7. List your passport number and national identity number (Tazkera) if applicable.
8. Select your sex by checking the appropriate box.
9. Provide your email address and phone number for contact purposes.
10. Fill in your current physical address where you reside.
11. Enter your father's and mother's full names as they appear in their respective tazkera or passports.
12. If applicable, provide the information of your current spouse, including their name, date of birth, place of birth, and date of marriage.
13. List the names and dates of birth for all children under the age of 21.
14. Document all countries you have visited in the past ten years, including the year of each visit.
15. Detail any countries that have issued you a passport throughout your life.
16. Indicate whether you have ever lost a passport or had one stolen by checking the appropriate box.
17. List your last five employers, providing their names, locations, job titles, supervisor names, and dates of employment.
18. Confirm if you or your deceased spouse or parent have previously applied for Chief of Mission approval and provide case numbers if applicable.
19. Use the additional information section to clarify any responses if needed.
20. Affix your signature in the designated area and provide the date as required.
21. Once all sections are complete, save your changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

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