DS160 Confirmation Number Retrieval Process

Steps to Recover Your DS-160 Confirmation Number

If you have forgotten your DS-160 application number, follow these steps to retrieve it:

1. Gather Required Information:
   • Application ID
   • First 5 letters of your surname
   • Year of birth
   • Answer to your security question (selected when the application was first created)
2. Retrieve Your Application ID:
   • Go to the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website.
   • Select the embassy or consulate where you are applying.
   • Choose the option to retrieve your application.
   • Enter the required information (listed above) to proceed and retrieve your application ID.

Finding Your DS-160 Confirmation Number

To locate your DS-160 confirmation number, you can try the following methods:

1. Check Your Email:
   • Look for an email with the subject line “Confirmation of DS-160 Submission.”
   • Check your inbox, including spam or junk folders, for this email.
2. Check Your DS-160 Application:
   • If you saved or printed your DS-160 application, find the confirmation number on the confirmation page.
   • The confirmation number is usually located at the top right-hand corner of the printed DS-160 form.
3. Contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate:
   • If you cannot find the confirmation number through the methods above, contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you submitted your DS-160 form.
   • Provide your personal details (full name, date of birth, passport number) to retrieve your confirmation number.
4. Create a New DS-160 Form:
   • If all else fails, you may need to create a new DS-160 form and start the application process again.
   • Save the new confirmation number in a safe place.

Reprinting Your DS-160 Confirmation Page

If you need to reprint the confirmation page of your submitted DS-160 application, follow these steps:

1. Visit the CEAC Website:
   • Go to the Consular Electronic Application Center website.
   • Select the embassy or consulate where you are applying.
2. Retrieve Your Application:
   • Click on “Option C-Retrieve Application” on the Getting Started page.
   • Enter your application ID number.
3. Print Your Confirmation Page:
   • Once you access your application, you can view and print your confirmation page.

Tips for Managing Your DS-160 Application

• Write Down Your Application ID:
  • The application ID is displayed at the top right-hand corner of the DS-160 page.
  • Write it down and keep it safe; you need it to access your application again.
• Save Your Application Frequently:
  • The system will time out after 20 minutes of inactivity, causing you to lose unsaved information.
  • Save your application frequently to avoid losing data.

Direct Page https://ceac.state.gov

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