How to Get a Visitor Visa to the USA
Obtaining a visitor visa to the United States is not difficult. While it may be somewhat time-consuming, having all your documentation in order will streamline the process. Contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live for more information on what is required and the amount of time it takes to obtain a visitor or temporary visa. With this information, it is simply a matter of setting up an interview and submitting your application for processing.
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Instructions
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Determine which type of visa you will need to visit the U.S. There are various types of temporary visas, depending on the purpose of your visit. Each type has different requirements for approval. The basic types are the Business Visitor Visa (B-1) and the Pleasure, Tourism, Medical Treatment Visitor Visas (B-2). There are various sub-types in each of these categories.
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Apply for the visitor visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over where you live. Making an appointment for your visa application interview is the first step. If you are between the ages of 14 and 79, you will most likely be required to attend an interview.
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Attend the visa application interview. At the interview, your digital fingerprint will be taken, and you will provide all the required documents for your temporary visa. You are required to submit a non-immigrant visa application, a valid passport, and a 2x2 (inches) photograph, as well as evidence of the purpose of the trip and your financial means to support yourself on the trip.
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Pay the applicable fees. These will include the visa application processing fee and the visa issuance fee.
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Receive approval or denial for your temporary visa. Once all the fees are paid and the documents are submitted, you need only wait to see if you are approved.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure to start the process of obtaining a temporary visa early, as it may take more time if it is a peak visiting season. Provide all required documentation appropriately. If you do not provide all documents, it will cause a delay in the process.
Do not apply at the foreign U.S. consular office; it is more difficult to be approved if you do not apply at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over where you live. Do not make any final travel plans until your visa is approved.
