How to schedule an visa appointment date?

[sv_brahma]

Hi,

I am trying to book an appointment for my mother thru the vfs site. I am able to create an application and fill up form ds 156. To schedule an appointment, there is no provision for me to pick a date.

Do we need to personally go to the VFS centers to get an appointment date?
How do I book it online. ( Note: I have the HDFC visa fee receipt number )

Do I need to fillup the DS157 also? ( I guess it is only for male applicants right ?)

[sonujan]

Hi!

Looks like with teh new system both DS 156 and DS 157 forms are mandatory for all attending interview. So you will have to fill out the DS 157 too for your mom.

May be thats the reason why you are not able to pick the date. There are lots of dates available right now. Try to fill out the DS 157 and pick the date.

[sv_brahma]

You are correct. DS 157 also need to be filled up.