Official Government Forms for Visas, Immigration, and Travel

This guide provides a comprehensive list of official government forms related to visas, immigration, and travel from various countries. Each section includes links to official government websites where these forms can be accessed.

United States Forms

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Forms

USCIS forms are always free and can be found at: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms

Family-Based Immigration Forms

  • I-129F: Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) – https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f
  • I-130: Petition for Alien Relative – https://www.uscis.gov/i-130
  • I-130A: Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary – https://www.uscis.gov/i-130a
  • I-800: Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative – https://www.uscis.gov/i-800
  • I-800A: Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country – https://www.uscis.gov/i-800a

Employment-Based Immigration Forms

  • I-129: Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker – https://www.uscis.gov/i-129
  • I-140: Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker – https://www.uscis.gov/i-140
  • I-526: Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor – https://www.uscis.gov/i-526
  • I-526E: Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor – https://www.uscis.gov/i-526e
  • I-829: Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status – https://www.uscis.gov/i-829
  • I-956: Application for Regional Center Designation – https://www.uscis.gov/i-956
  • I-956F: Application for Approval of Investment in a Commercial Enterprise – https://www.uscis.gov/i-956f
  • I-956G: Regional Center Annual Statement – https://www.uscis.gov/i-956g
  • I-956H: Bona Fides of Person Involved with Regional Center Program – https://www.uscis.gov/i-956h
  • I-956K: Registration for Direct and Third-Party Promoters – https://www.uscis.gov/i-956k

Adjustment of Status & Permanent Residence Forms

  • I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status – https://www.uscis.gov/i-485
  • I-485J: Confirmation of Bona Fide Job Offer or Request for Job Portability – https://www.uscis.gov/i-485j
  • I-485 Supplement A: Supplement A to Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i) – https://www.uscis.gov/i-485supa
  • I-751: Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence – https://www.uscis.gov/i-751
  • I-90: Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card – https://www.uscis.gov/i-90

Humanitarian Programs Forms

  • I-589: Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal – https://www.uscis.gov/i-589
  • I-590: Registration for Classification as Refugee – https://www.uscis.gov/i-590
  • I-730: Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition – https://www.uscis.gov/i-730
  • I-821: Application for Temporary Protected Status – https://www.uscis.gov/i-821
  • I-821D: Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) – https://www.uscis.gov/i-821d
  • I-914: Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (Trafficking Victims) – https://www.uscis.gov/i-914
  • I-918: Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status (Crime Victims) – https://www.uscis.gov/i-918

Naturalization & Citizenship Forms

  • N-400: Application for Naturalization – https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
  • N-336: Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings – https://www.uscis.gov/n-336
  • N-426: Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service – https://www.uscis.gov/n-426
  • N-565: Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document – https://www.uscis.gov/n-565
  • N-600: Application for Certificate of Citizenship – https://www.uscis.gov/n-600
  • N-600K: Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322 – https://www.uscis.gov/n-600k
  • N-648: Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions – https://www.uscis.gov/n-648

Nonimmigrant Status Forms

  • I-539: Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status – https://www.uscis.gov/i-539
  • I-539A: Supplemental Information for Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status – https://www.uscis.gov/i-539a
  • I-693: Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record – https://www.uscis.gov/i-693

Waivers and Special Permission Forms

  • I-191: Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the INA – https://www.uscis.gov/i-191
  • I-192: Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant – https://www.uscis.gov/i-192
  • I-193: Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa – https://www.uscis.gov/i-193
  • I-212: Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission After Deportation or Removal – https://www.uscis.gov/i-212
  • I-601: Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility – https://www.uscis.gov/i-601
  • I-601A: Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver – https://www.uscis.gov/i-601a
  • I-602: Application by Refugee for Waiver of Grounds of Excludability – https://www.uscis.gov/i-602
  • I-612: Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement – https://www.uscis.gov/i-612

Travel Documents

  • I-131: Application for Travel Document – https://www.uscis.gov/i-131
  • I-131A: Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation) – https://www.uscis.gov/i-131a
  • I-571: Refugee Travel Document (part of Form I-131) – https://www.uscis.gov/i-131
  • I-327: Reentry Permit (part of Form I-131) – https://www.uscis.gov/i-131

Employment Authorization

  • I-765: Application for Employment Authorization – https://www.uscis.gov/i-765
  • I-765V: Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse – https://www.uscis.gov/i-765v
  • I-765WS: Form I-765 Worksheet – https://www.uscis.gov/i-765ws
  • I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification – https://www.uscis.gov/i-9

Appeals and Motions

  • I-290B: Notice of Appeal or Motion – https://www.uscis.gov/i-290b
  • I-694: Notice of Appeal of Decision Under Section 210 or 245A – https://www.uscis.gov/i-694
  • EOIR-29: Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from a Decision of a DHS Officer – https://www.justice.gov/eoir/file/eoir29/download

Affidavit of Support Forms

  • I-134: Declaration of Financial Support – https://www.uscis.gov/i-134
  • I-134A: Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support – https://www.uscis.gov/i-134a
  • I-864: Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA – https://www.uscis.gov/i-864
  • I-864A: Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member – https://www.uscis.gov/i-864a
  • I-864EZ: Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act – https://www.uscis.gov/i-864ez
  • I-864W: Request for Exemption for Intending Immigrant’s Affidavit of Support – https://www.uscis.gov/i-864w

Special Registration & Information Collection Forms

  • I-687: Application for Status as a Temporary Resident – https://www.uscis.gov/i-687
  • I-690: Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Under Sections 245A or 210 of the INA – https://www.uscis.gov/i-690
  • I-817: Application for Family Unity Benefits – https://www.uscis.gov/i-817
  • I-824: Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition – https://www.uscis.gov/i-824
  • I-881: Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal – https://www.uscis.gov/i-881

Administrative Forms

  • G-28: Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative – https://www.uscis.gov/g-28
  • G-28I: Notice of Entry of Appearance of Foreign Attorney – https://www.uscis.gov/g-28i
  • G-325A: Biographic Information – https://www.uscis.gov/g-325a
  • G-639: Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request – https://www.uscis.gov/g-639
  • G-845: SAVE Verification Request – https://www.uscis.gov/g-845
  • G-1450: Authorization for Credit Card Transactions – https://www.uscis.gov/g-1450
  • G-1566: Declaration of Financial Support (DFS) Supporter Relationship Inquiry – https://www.uscis.gov/g-1566

U.S. Department of State (DOS) Forms

Forms can be found at: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/forms.html

Nonimmigrant Visa Forms

  • DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application – https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
  • DS-156: Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Discontinued, replaced by DS-160)
  • DS-156E: Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application (Discontinued, now part of DS-160)
  • DS-156K: Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Application (Discontinued, now part of DS-160)
  • DS-157: Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Discontinued, now part of DS-160)
  • DS-158: Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant (Discontinued, now part of DS-160)
  • DS-3035: J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study/exchange/waiver-of-the-exchange-visitor.html

Immigrant Visa Forms

  • DS-260: Online Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application – https://ceac.state.gov/
  • DS-230: Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (Only for Diversity Visa and Cuban Family Reunification Parole applications)
  • DS-1884: Petition to Classify Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as an Employee or Former Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad

Exchange Visitor Forms

  • DS-2019: Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (J-Nonimmigrant) – https://j1visa.state.gov/participants/how-to-apply/about-ds-2019/

Passport Forms

  • DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html
  • DS-82: U.S. Passport Renewal Application – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html
  • DS-5504: Application for a U.S. Passport: Name Change, Data Correction, and Limited Passport Book Replacement – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html
  • DS-3053: Statement of Consent or Special Circumstances – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html
  • DS-64: Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport Book and/or Card – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Forms

Forms can be found at: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/forms

Arrival and Departure Forms

  • I-94: Arrival/Departure Record – https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/
  • I-94W: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure Record (Discontinued, replaced by electronic system)

Travel Authorization Forms

  • ESTA: Electronic System for Travel Authorization – https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/
    • For citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries
    • ESTA Mobile App also available: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.dhs.cbp.esta

Customs Forms

  • CBP Form 3299: Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles
  • CBP Form 3461: Entry/Immediate Delivery
  • CBP Form 6059B: Customs Declaration Form (for international travelers)
  • CBP Form 7501: Entry Summary
  • CBP Form 7523: Entry and Manifest of Merchandise Free of Duty

Trusted Traveler Programs

  • Global Entry: Application through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) system – https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/
  • SENTRI: Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection
  • NEXUS: Expedited processing for travel between U.S. and Canada
  • FAST: Free and Secure Trade program for commercial drivers

United Kingdom Forms

UK visa application forms can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-visa-forms

  • UK Visa Application: Apply online at https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration
  • ETA: Electronic Travel Authorization – https://apply-for-eta-visit.homeoffice.gov.uk/

Canada Forms

Canadian immigration forms can be found at: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides.html

  • IMM 5257: Application for Temporary Resident Visa
  • IMM 5645: Family Information Form
  • IMM 5707: Family Information Form
  • IMM 5409: Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union
  • IMM 5476: Use of a Representative
  • IMM 5406: Additional Family Information
  • IMM 5884: Document Checklist
  • IMM 5644: Application for a Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside of Canada
  • eTA: Electronic Travel Authorization – https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html

European Union/Schengen Area Forms

Schengen Visa Forms

  • Schengen Visa Application Form: Standard application form for short-stay visas – https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy/how-apply-schengen-visa_en
  • ETIAS: European Travel Information and Authorization System (coming soon) – https://etias.com/

Australia Forms

Australian visa application forms can be found at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing

  • Form 1419: Application for a Visitor visa – Tourist stream
  • Form 1418: Application for a Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa
  • Form 1403: Application for Working Holiday visa
  • Form 1417: Application for a Working Holiday visa
  • eVisitor: Online application for short-stay visits – https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651
  • ETA: Electronic Travel Authority – https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601

New Zealand Forms

New Zealand immigration forms can be found at: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa

  • NZeTA: New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority – https://nzeta.immigration.govt.nz/

Other Important Resources

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

  • Timatic: Database of visa and passport requirements – https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/

World Health Organization (WHO)

  • International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (Yellow Card) – https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/978-4-9908511-1-9

Important Reminders

  1. Always check the official government websites for the most current forms and requirements.
  2. Forms and requirements change frequently, so verify information before applying.
  3. Processing times vary by country and visa type.
  4. Many countries now use electronic submission systems rather than paper forms.
  5. Some countries require biometric data (fingerprints and photographs).
  6. Application fees vary by country and visa type.
  7. Additional documentation may be required beyond the forms listed.