Facts checked against official sources on 2026-11-06
How long can I come back to a saved DS-160?
Short answer
The State Department says you have 30 days to return to a partially completed DS-160 saved on the website. To keep access longer, save the file to your computer or a disk.
What the State Department says
- 30 days to return to a partially completed application saved on the website.
- To keep it longer, save the application file to a computer or disk.
- For applications submitted on or after November 1, 2010, you can enter your Application ID and answer additional questions as prompted to access and correct your application.
- Applications submitted before April 1, 2010 cannot be reopened.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit a DS-160 after submitting it?
For applications submitted on or after November 1, 2010, the State Department says to enter your Application ID and answer the additional questions to access and correct the application.
Official sources
Rules, fees and timings change. Confirm on the official page above before you apply or pay. Krosz is a private visa assistance service, not a government authority, and cannot guarantee any visa decision.