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Tourism travel to the United States

Please follow these steps for a visa to the United States for tourism (B-2 visa):

  1. Fill in forms DS-156 and DS-157 in English, submit, and print a copy to bring with to your interview.  Forms must be filled out on the computer, hand-written forms will not be accepted.  Forms must be hand-carried to the interview, forms will not be accepted by fax or mail.

  2. Get two photos that meet the photograph criteria and bring these to the interview.

  3. Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity after the intended date of travel and the names of all children written in Latin characters.  Bring this to your interview.

  4. Bring $131 in U.S. or local currency for the non-refundable visa fee.

  5. Provide documents showing where you will be traveling and your ability to pay for your visit.  Documents showing employment, salary, and bank information are not required, but applicants may choose to bring these. 

  6.  Request a Non-Immigrant Visa Appointment.

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- Visa Appointments -

For an appointment  please follow instructions under non-immigrant visas based on your purpose of travel


- Visa Wait Times -

Average Wait Time for an Appointment

1 Day

Average Wait Time for Visa Processing

1-2 Days




 

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