USA Tourist Visa
Explore the United States with a tourist visa and experience world-famous attractions, diverse cultures, and vibrant cities. From natural wonders to iconic landmarks, enjoy an unforgettable adventure across America.
Why apply for a USA Tourist Visa
A USA Tourist Visa (B1/B2 Visa) allows individuals to visit the United States for tourism, leisure, medical treatment, or short-term business purposes. Here are the key reasons to apply:
- Visit world-famous attractions like New York City, Grand Canyon, Hollywood, Las Vegas, and Disney World.
- Experience diverse cultures, natural wonders, and historic landmarks across 50 states.
- Reunite with family members, relatives, or friends living in the USA.
- Attend weddings, birthdays, graduations, and family gatherings.
- Participate in business meetings, trade shows, and professional conferences.
- Explore potential investment or partnership opportunities in the USA.
- Access world-class medical facilities and healthcare services.
- Ideal for patients seeking specialized treatments or surgeries not available in their home country.
Types of USA Tourist Visas
There are two main categories of tourist visas for the United States, each tailored to specific purposes of travel.
- B-1 Business Visitor Visa
- Attending business meetings, negotiations, or consultations.
- Participating in professional or academic conferences.
- Contract signing or attending trade shows.
- Duration: Typically granted for a stay of up to 6 months, but varies depending on the purpose of the visit.
- B-2 Tourist Visitor Visa
- Vacation or sightseeing.
- Visiting family or friends.
- Seeking medical treatment in the USA.
- Participating in social events or cultural activities.
- Duration: Typically granted for up to 6 months, extendable in some cases.
- B-1/B-2 Combination Visa
- The B-1/B-2 visa is a combination visa, allowing travel for business and tourism purposes.
- Ideal for individuals who need to attend business meetings or conferences while also visiting family or touring the USA.
- It combines the features of both the B-1 and B-2 visas and grants a 6-month stay (extendable).
Eligibility for USA Tourist Visa (B-1/B-2)
- To qualify for a USA Tourist Visa, you must meet specific eligibility criteria. The U.S. government requires applicants to demonstrate their intention to visit temporarily and return to their home country after their visit.
- The primary purpose of your visit must be tourism, leisure, or business (for B-1 visa) or to visit family and friends.
- You must prove that you do not intend to immigrate to the USA and that your visit is temporary.
- Strong Ties to Home Country
- If you don’t have a valid passport, you will need to apply for one before submitting your visa application.
- You must demonstrate that you have enough funds to support yourself during your stay in the U.S.
- You must prove that your stay in the USA will be temporary, typically no more than 6 months.
- If you plan to stay longer, you must explain why and provide evidence of your return plans.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay in the USA.
USA Tourist Visa Fees
- Non-refundable Application Fee
- The standard application fee for a USA Tourist Visa (B-1/B-2) is $185 USD (as of February 2025).
- This fee is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of your visa application.
- It covers the cost of processing your visa application.