Visa guide · United States

US Tourist Visa (B1/B2)

Traveling to America for tourism

A foreign national traveling to the United States for tourism needs a visitor visa (B-2) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. Tourism is a short visit for vacation, for visiting family and friends, or for medical treatment.

Who needs a tourist US visa

Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa — either a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2).

What you'll get

  • Professional guidance
  • Unparalleled DS-160 visa form-filling experience
  • A dedicated support agent
  • Assistance with hotel booking, itinerary & travel insurance

Documents required for a US tourist visa

When applying for a US Tourist Visa, you must submit the following:

Visa application form

Fully completed with correct information, printed and signed at the end.

Two recent photos

Taken within the last three months, in compliance with the US visa photo criteria.

Valid passport

No older than ten years, with a minimum validity of three months beyond your planned stay in the United States and at least two blank pages for the visa sticker.

Roundtrip reservation or itinerary

A document that includes dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from the US.

Travel health insurance

Evidence that you have purchased health insurance covering medical emergencies for your whole period of stay.

Proof of accommodation

Evidence that shows where you will be staying throughout your time in the US.

Letter of tour organizer

If you will be travelling with a tour agency.

Proof of financial means

Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself throughout your stay in the US:

  • Bank account statement
  • Sponsorship letter
  • A combination of both

Evidence of employment status

  • Employed: employment contract, leave permission from the employer, Income Tax Return
  • Self-employed: business license, company bank statement for the latest 6 months, Income Tax Return (ITR)
  • Student: proof of enrollment & No Objection Letter from university

Travel itinerary

A description of your trip to the US — your purpose of travelling, which places you are going to visit, the time frame and all your personal data.

For minors

  • Birth certificate / proof of adoption / custody decree if parents are divorced / death certificate of a parent
  • Letter of consent from parents, including passport copies of both parents or the legal guardian

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