Apply for an American visa

Apply for an American visa. The B1/B2 visitor visa is available to visitors seeking short-term entry to the United States for tourism, family visits or business.

Applicants for a US visa must demonstrate that they qualify under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The presumption in law is that every visitor visa applicant is a potential immigrant.

Therefore, visitor visa applicants must overcome this presumption by demonstrating that:

  • The purpose of their journey is to enter the United States for business, pleasure or medical treatment.
  • That they plan to stay for a specific, limited period.
  • That they have a residence outside the United States as well as other binding ties that will ensure their return abroad at the end of their visit.

Applicant's needs:

  • The completed DS-160 non-immigrant visa application form (one for each visitor).
  • The completed DS-160 form for all male applicants for non-immigrant visas aged 16 to 45.
  • Every applicant, including children of all ages, must have an individual passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity period of at least six months beyond the intended period of stay.
  • Two 2×2 photographs of each applicant showing the full face for use on the application form.