Get Ds-157 2022-2026

Completing the DS-157 form online can be a straightforward process with the right guidance. This comprehensive guide will help you fill out the DS-157 accurately to ensure your application is processed efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the DS-157 online

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the DS-157 form and open it in your browser.
2. Begin by entering your last name(s) as they appear in your passport or identity document. If you have multiple spellings, include all forms.
3. Enter your first name(s) exactly as they appear in your tazkera or passport. If only one name is available, you can use 'FNU' (First Name Unknown) and list that name as your last name.
4. Provide your full name in your native alphabet, ensuring that it matches the official documents.
5. Indicate whether you are applying as the surviving spouse or child of a deceased principal applicant, and if yes, provide the required details of the deceased (full name, native name, date of birth, place of birth, and National Identity Number).
6. If applicable, enter your clan or tribe name. If you do not have one, state 'None.'
7. All aliases or other names you have used should be listed here. If there are none, leave this section blank.
8. Provide your date of birth in the format mm-dd-yyyy.
9. Enter your place of birth, including city, state/province, and country as per the information in your tazkera or passport.
10. List your passport number. If you do not have one, indicate 'None.'
11. Provide your National Identity Number or Tazkera number, if applicable.
12. Select your gender by checking the appropriate box.
13. Enter your email address and phone number to ensure proper communication.
14. Fill in your current physical address for your residence.
15. List your father's full name as recorded in their official documents.
16. List your mother's full name in the same format as above.
17. If you are married, provide your current spouse's name, date of birth, place of birth, and date of marriage. If you are not married, write 'N/A.'
18. For children under 21, list their full names and dates of birth using official documentation. Ensure they are unmarried to qualify as dependents.
19. Enumerate all countries you have visited in the last ten years, along with the year of each visit. If none, write 'None.'
20. List all countries that have ever issued you a passport. If no passport has been issued, write 'None.'
21. Indicate if you have ever lost a passport or had one stolen by selecting the appropriate box.
22. Provide details for your last five employers as applicable. If you are completing this form as a surviving spouse or child, list the deceased’s last five employers.
23. If you or the deceased has ever applied for Chief of Mission approval, indicate so and provide the case number.
24. Use the Additional Information section to provide any extra details needed, referencing the question number as required.
25. Finally, ensure you sign your name in the designated area and input the date using the format mm-dd-yyyy.

Take the first step to complete your application by filling out the DS-157 form online now.