A citizen of a foreign nation who wishes to visit the United States must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is then placed in the traveler's passport, which is a travel document issued by the traveler's home country.
If certain international travellers complete the requirements for visa-free travel, they may be able to visit the United States without needing a visa. This website's Visa section is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens who wish to visit the United States.
Types of us travel visa
Nonimmigrant tourist visas for the United States are divided into three categories:
B1 visas (for business)
B2 visas (for tourism or medical treatment)
Combination B1/B2 visas (for business and tourism and medical treatment).
B1 Business Visa
The B1 Business Visa is for people who want to go to the United States for business purposes. In order to be eligible for a B1 visa, applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements. B1 business visas typically allow travellers to stay for up to six months and participate in the following activities:
Contract negotiation
Settling an inheritance
Meeting with business associates and consulting
Attending scientific, business, educational, or professional conferences or conventions
Performing research
Recruiting and hiring employees
Participating as a professor or speaker at an event
Participating in a short-term training programme
Visitors holding a B1 US Visa are prohibited from engaging in any paid activity while in the country. They need an American Work Visa to be allowed to work and get paid in the United States. A Work Visa's classification is determined by a number of variables, including the applicant's abilities, nationality, education and qualifications, and vocation.
B2 Tourist Visa
Applicants who intend to come to the United States for tourism or medical treatment will be granted a B2 visiting visa. This is a nonimmigrant visa that is normally only valid for 6 months. During their stay in the United States, B2 visa holders are permitted to engage in the following activities.
Tourism\Vacations
Visiting relatives or friends
Getting medical attention
Participating in social events
Taking part in amateur sports, music, or other events of a similar nature.
Visitors on B2 visas are not permitted to work, either temporarily or permanently. To be able to receive paid, you must first obtain a US Work Visa.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Your travel document
Evidence of funds
Supporting letters for your visit to the United States
Insurance coverage that is adequate
Details on who you'll be staying with and where you'll be staying
Tickets for flights
Evidence that you intend to return to your homeland
Financial records
Other supporting documents, such as insurance
HOW LONG CAN YOU STAY?
6 MONTHS
For most people, the maximum amount of time a visitor can legally stay in the United States is six months. To be more specific, once a visitor's entry is confirmed to be "fair and reasonable," the visitor is granted a six-month stay by default.
Application process
You may need to apply for a visiting or transit visa if you are planning a short stay to the United States for business or vacation. The following are the measures to take:
Depending on the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you apply, the visa application process will differ. Follow the guidelines applicable to the country you're in.
In general, you'll require:
1. To fill out the nonimmigrant visa application form DS-160 online
2. A photograph
3. A visa application cost is required to make an appointment for an interview
How long does it take to obtain a tourist visa in the United States?
The time it takes to complete a visa might range from 3 to 5 days, or even up to two weeks. Any U.S. visa processing time is determined by the workload of the U.S. Embassy where you are applying. It will take longer if there are more applications.
Pruners, is one of the leaders in immigration and visa consulting services. Our teams have worked on thousands of visas applications and we have the knowledge and experience to help you throughout the process. Our services include
Complete visa application assistance
Assist with collecting supporting papers
Visa Interview Preparation – if needed
Updates and Consulate Follow-Up
Job Search Assistance
To discover more about your possibilities, speak with a Pruners consultant.
Pruners can help you with your tourist visa from start to finish. Contact us to understand how our visa advisors can assist you at each stage of the application process.