{"id":3720,"date":"2024-04-06T07:11:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-06T07:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/tourist-visa-usa\/"},"modified":"2025-02-25T11:53:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T11:53:48","slug":"tourist-visa-usa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/en\/tourist-visa-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Tourist visa for travel to the United States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obtaining a tourist visa to enter the USA<\/h1>\n\n<p>A tourist visa allows a foreign national to stay in the United States for a specific period of time.  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>For stays of less than 90 days<\/strong>: you don&#8217;t need to apply for a tourist visa if your country is a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/en\/visa-waiver-program-usa\/\">Visa Waiver Program<\/a>. You can apply for an electronic travel authorization in just a few minutes by clicking on <a href=\"https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/en\/esta-online-form\/\">ESTA online form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an American tourist visa?<\/h2>\n\n<p>An American tourist visa is an official authorization for travel to destinations in the United States.\nA visa allows foreign travelers to enter the U.S. territory and stay there for a period specified in the visa. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I do in the USA on a tourist visa?<\/h3>\n\n<p>A tourist visa allows you to stay in the United States to carry out the following activities:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sightseeing, visiting friends and family;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting medical treatment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in unpaid sporting or musical events;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in friendly or social events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>However, a tourist visa does not allow you to work in the United States.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the criteria for obtaining a tourist visa?<\/h3>\n\n<p>The main requirements for obtaining a tourist visa to visit the USA are :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A temporary stay in the United States and proof of intention to return to your country of origin at the end of your stay;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only carry out activities authorized by the B2 tourist visa;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of sufficient financial means to stay in the USA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I apply for a B2 visa?<\/h2>\n\n<p>You can apply for a tourist visa for the USA online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/\">uscis.gov<\/a>, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services website. It comprises the following steps:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the DS 160 online application form;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the B2 visa fee to validate the application;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make an appointment with the American consulate or embassy;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather supporting documents for the visa application ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass the visa interview with an American consular officer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>The process for obtaining a tourist visa is longer and more complicated than for <a href=\"https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/en\/how-to-get-esta\/\">obtaining an ESTA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does it cost to obtain a tourist visa?<\/h3>\n\n<p>For tourist visa applications, the online fee is US$185.\nThe cost of the visa is therefore much higher than the <a href=\"https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/en\/us-esta-price\/\">cost of the ESTA<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take to obtain a tourist visa?<\/h3>\n\n<p>It takes at least a few weeks to process a visa application.\nThis timeframe depends on the number of applications being processed by the U.S. consular authority in the applicant&#8217;s country of origin.\nThe time required is therefore much longer than the <a href=\"https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/en\/esta-application-deadlines\/\">time required to obtain an ESTA<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long is a tourist visa valid?<\/h3>\n\n<p>The initial duration of a B2 tourist visa for the United States is 6 months.\nThis represents twice the <a href=\"https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/en\/esta-validity-period\/\">validity of the ESTA<\/a>.  To extend the duration of the visa, the visa holder must request an extension for a further 6 months. This extension request can only be made after 3 months and no later than 42 days before the visa expires.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USA tourist visa image<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/visa-usa-1024x642.png\" alt=\"Tourist visa for the United States\" class=\"wp-image-3708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/visa-usa-1024x642.png 1024w, https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/visa-usa-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/visa-usa-768x482.png 768w, https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/visa-usa.png 1473w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tourist visa for the United States<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obtaining a tourist visa to enter the USA A tourist visa allows a foreign national to stay in the United States for a specific period of time. 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