Apply for USA B1/B2 Visitors Visa

The USA B1/B2 Visitors Visa lets you travel for meetings, vacations, family visits, and more.

USA B1/B2 Visitors Visa explained

The USA B1/B2 visa is a non-immigrant visitor visa that allows foreign nationals to temporarily enter the United States for:

• Business purposes (B1): Such as meetings, conferences, or training

• Tourism or personal reasons (B2): Such as vacations, visiting family, or medical treatment

It is the most common U.S. visa for short-term travel and typically allows stays of up to 6 months per visit.

Eligibility requirements

To qualify for a B1/B2 visa, you need to:

• Plan to return home after your trip

• Have strong reasons to return, like a job, family, or property

• Be able to pay for your trip

• Have a clear reason for your visit

• Have no serious immigration or criminal issues

Required documents

Bring these items when applying:

• Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond your stay)

• DS-160 confirmation page

• Visa appointment confirmation

• One recent 2x2 inch photo

• Bank statements or pay slips to show you can afford the trip

• Letter from employer or business documents

• Travel plans like flight and hotel bookings

• Invitation letter if visiting someone

• Any old U.S. visas if you had them

How to apply for USA B1/B2 Visitors Visa in 7 steps

Follow these simple steps to apply for your U.S. Visitor Visa:

1. Start your application online

2. Complete the DS-160 Form

3. Pay the Visa Fee

4. Schedule your visa interview

5. Prepare supporting documents

6. Attend the visa interview

7. Wait for a decision