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:
- Start your application online
- Complete the DS-160 Form
- Pay the Visa Fee
- Schedule your visa interview
- Prepare supporting documents
- Attend the visa interview
- Wait for a decision