Required Documents For K-1 Visa Application

The following documents should be provided by your fiancé(e) to the US consulate in his/her home country while applying for the K-1 Visa.
  • A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States.
  • Valid Birth certificate
  • If applicable, divorce or death certificate of any previous spouse for both the applicant and the petitioner
  • Police certificate from all places lived since age 16
  • Medical examination (vaccinations are optional)
  • Evidence of financial support - Form I-134 Affidavit of Support may be requested. (Should be sent by American sponsor.)
  • Two Non-immigrant Visa Applications, Form DS-156 (A Form DS-156, prepared in duplicate.)
  • One Non-immigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application, Form DS-156K
  • Two nonimmigrant visa photos (each two inches 50 X 50 mm square, showing full face, against a light background)
  • Evidence of a fiancé(e) relationship - i.e. photos of engagement.
  • Payment of fees