After completing the DS-160, the next step is usually to pay the visa fee and schedule your visa appointment through the official appointment system for your country. You’ll also need the DS-160 confirmation page, because the barcode number is commonly required when booking the interview.

Typical next steps

  1. Print or save the DS-160 confirmation page. The confirmation barcode is important for your appointment record.
  1. Pay the nonimmigrant visa application fee, if your visa category requires it.
  1. Schedule the appointment online using the same DS-160 confirmation number. Some locations also require a biometrics visit before the interview.
  1. Prepare your documents for the interview, including your passport, confirmation page, appointment letter, and any supporting documents required for your visa type.

Important detail

If you already submitted a DS-160 and then corrected it later, make sure the barcode on the confirmation page matches the one tied to your appointment. A mismatch can cause problems at the interview.

What to do now

Your immediate move is to go to the visa appointment portal used in your country, pay the fee if needed, and book the earliest available slot.

Short version

DS-160 done means: confirm page saved, fee paid, appointment booked, documents prepared.

TL;DR: The next step after DS-160 is usually scheduling your visa interview, after paying the fee and printing the confirmation page.