Revised June 1, 2005

What is the process to apply for a non-immigrant tourist visa through Domesa?

Who can apply through Domesa?

• Persons who are under 14 years of age, if both parents have a valid tourist visa.
• Persons who are older that 79 years old, whether they are renewing a tourist visa or applying for the first time, as long as they have not been previously refused.
• Persons that would like to renew tourist visas (B1/B2) that have 2 years of validity or more, and which have expired within the last year.

What are the requirements to apply for a tourist visa through Domesa?

• Application form DS-156 with your receipt of payment for the $100 application fee printed on it
• Application form DS-157
• Photo with a white background that is 5x5 centimeters
• Valid passport
• Previous passport with visa
• Copies of the marriage certificate and the children's birth certificate (if necessary)
• Job letter original, or copy of the commercial register
• Past three months of bank statements or savings books (originals)
• Photocopy of the front page of the application DS-156 (only to be presented the day applicants come for fingerprints at the Embassy.)

Who must come to the Embassy to take fingerprints?

• All persons between 14 and 79 years of age (men and women)

How much time should I wait before I come to the Embassy to take my fingerprints?

• All visa applicants that apply through Domesa should wait until the fourth working day to have their fingerprints taken and from that date you will have a maximum period of 10 days to complete the fingerprints process.

What is the schedule to take fingerprints?

• The schedule to take fingerprints for visa applicants that apply through Domesa is from Monday to Friday, 2:00PM to 4:00PM, with the exception of holidays and training days. (See list): What Are the Holidays and Training Days Closures?

How many Domesa branches exist?

• 45 Domesa branches exist throughout the country. For more information about the location of a Domesa branch, please see the Domesa internet site: DOMESA.

What is the cost of this service?

• The cost of this service is 40.000 Bs. per person. This can be paid at the Domesa branch at the moment that the applicant submits their documentation.

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