B2 Visa
The B2 Visa is a Non-immigrant visa classification for tourists on vacation and people coming for medical reasons to the United States.
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Important Travel Information – Please Read
The B2 Visa is designed for individuals who plan to visit the United States temporarily for tourism, leisure, visiting family and friends, or medical treatment purposes. This non-immigrant visa grants authorized entry strictly for non-business-related activities.
B Visa Types and Eligibility Criteria
- B2 Visa (Tourism and Medical Treatment): Applicants intending only tourist visits or medical treatments.
- B1 Visa (Business): Applicants planning strictly business-related visits.
- B1/B2 Combination Visa: Applicants requiring regular travel for both tourism and business purposes.
Please ensure that you select the correct visa type to reflect your intended travel purpose accurately.
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Start ApplicationHow to apply for a B2 visa?
Follow these official steps to apply for a B2 Visa:
- Complete the Online Application Form
- Submit the DS-160 online Form, ensuring all provided details are accurate and truthful.
- Payment of MRV Fee
- Pay the Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fee to the U.S. Department of State. Retain your payment receipt.
- Document Preparation and Caseworker Guidance
- Collect required supporting documents as guided by your assigned caseworker.
- Scheduling Your Visa Interview
- Schedule an interview with your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Prompt scheduling is recommended.
- Attend Your Visa Interview
- Applicants aged between 14 and 79 must attend an in-person visa interview.
- . Individuals aged 80 or older and those renewing recently expired B2 visas may qualify for an interview waiver.
- Issuance of B2 Visa
- Following a successful interview, your passport will receive a stamped B2 Visa, permitting travel to the United States.
Preparing for the Visa Interview
At your scheduled interview, the Consular Officer will review your eligibility criteria and supporting documentation. Attendance with complete and organized documentation is mandatory; incomplete applications may result in denial.
Required documents include:
- Passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended U.S. stay.
- Recent passport-sized photograph compliant with U.S. visa photo requirements.
- DS-160 application confirmation page.
- Interview confirmation letter.
- MRV fee payment receipt.
- A formal letter clearly stating the purpose of your visit.
- Financial statements proving adequate funds for your travel duration.
- Documents confirming your ties and obligations to your home country, ensuring your return.
- Optional invitation letter from relatives or friends residing in the United States, including copies of their U.S. immigration status, if applicable.
- Document or official statement confirming no prior criminal record.
- Specific medical documentation, if traveling for medical treatment purposes.
Documents Needed For a B2 Visa
You must bring several supporting documents to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for your tourist visa interview, including your DS-160 non-immigrant petition.
The specific documentation you will be required to give will depend on your situation. For instance, if you are traveling to the United States for medical treatment, you must present pertinent medical documentation. However, if you are traveling for tourist reasons you will need the documents supporting this such as accomodation bookings & travel itineraries.
The following supporting documentation must accompany an application for a basic B2 tourist visa:
A passport valid for at least six months beyond the desired period of stay.
A photograph compliant with U.S. visa regulations.
Page of interview confirmation.
Receipt of the visa fees paid.
A letter describing the reason for your trip to the United States.
Financial or bank statements demonstrate that you have the funds to fund your journey to the United States.
Documents demonstrating your need to return home by demonstrating your ties to your native nation.
An optional letter of invitation from family or a friend in the U.S. to improve your application for a guest visa.
Photocopies of the relative's U.S. immigration status (if applicable).
A paper or letter indicates that you have no prior criminal convictions.
When does the B2 visa expire?
The validity period of a B2 visa depends on the issuing country and can range from one month to ten years, with possibilities for single, double, or triple entries.
The visa may be valid for ten years, but each stay is limited to six months.
On the visitor’s I-94 form, the Customs and Border Protection officer at the U.S. port of entry will record the length of stay.
Can you extend a B2 visa?
B2 visas are extendable for an additional six months. You are allowed a maximum stay of one year in the United States. B2 visa holders who wish to petition for an extension must submit their request at least 42 days before their I-94’s expiration date. The I-94 is the paperwork attached to the B2 visitor’s passport upon entry into the United States by a Customs and Border Protection official.
In the first three months of your stay in the United States, you are ineligible to request a B2 visa extension.
B2 Tourist Visa Purposes
The B2 Visa is mostly for tourism purposes, making it one of the most common U.S. visas. This Visa can be used for recreational activities, including:
- Tourism
- Vacation (holiday)
- Meeting with friends, relatives, or family members
- Medical treatment
- Participation in social or organization-hosted social events
- Taking part in musical, sporting, or similar events or competitions, if they are not being paid for doing so
- Enrolment in a brief course of study
Requirements for a B2 Tourist Visitor Visa
Under U.S. immigration law, visa applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for a B2 visa:
- You must be able to show that the reason for your journey is to temporarily enter the United States for medical treatment or for enjoyment.
- Show that you have sufficient funds to cover your travel expenses during your stay in the United States.
- Demonstrate that you intend to visit the United States for a limited amount of time.
- Show that you have binding ties and a domicile outside the United States, to which you will return after completing your travels.
For detailed information on specific parts of the B2 visa process, you can refer to the links below to find the answer to your query. If you are unable to find any particular information, please contact us via email.
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| How to Submit a B2 Visa Application |
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USA Visa Types
A visa is required for any foreign national wishing to enter the United States. It could be a non-immigrant visa for a short period of time or an immigrant visa for a long period of time. To enter the United States, you must have a valid visa. If a B2 visa is not suitable, you may be interested in some of the following visa types:
What documentation must I present to receive medical care in the United States on a visitor visa?
If you meet the requirements, you may use your B-2 visa to undergo medical treatment in the United States. To do so, you must demonstrate that your treatment or medication is unavailable in your own country. Moreover, you must supply bank records or certified copies of your income tax returns. This will be used as evidence that you can afford to pay for U.S. healthcare.
The U.S. Embassy or Consulate may request that you undergo multiple medical examinations. In addition to your application, you must include the following supporting materials:
- A letter from you’re the doctor in charge of your treatment describing your medical diagnosis and recommended treatment and why you require medical care in the United States.
- The reason why this treatment is unavailable in your native nation.
- A letter from a U.S. doctor or medical facility stating that they will accept you as a patient.
- Estimate of all medical-related costs (doctor’s fees, hospitalization, etc.).
In addition, the American Center for Disease Control will only accept your stay if your illness is not deemed “significant to public health.”