B2 Visitor visa
Individuals, who intend to visit the US as a tourist or for medical treatment, are eligible for B-2 Visa.
It is issued at US consulate abroad or American embassy and is sometimes valid for indefinite period of time.
The duration of stay is stamped in I-94 card during entry into the US.
The general procedure and required documents to obtain a B2 Visa are discussed in this section.
Foreign citizens must be travelling to the U.S. for tourism for a period of not more than 90 days,
must have a round trip ticket, fly on certain air carriers, and meet other requirements.
Each US Consulates have different policies and procedures of issuing visas.
For more specific information, check the US consulate website, which you intend to apply.
You might need the following forms and documents to apply for B2 visa.
B2 visa Forms and Documents
- Application Form DS-156
- Form I-134 (If you are depending on somebody financially)
- Form DS-157 , If you are a male between 16 and 45 years old. If you are in New Delhi you have to submit Form DS-157 regardless of your age and sex.
- Visa application Fee
- Passport (Valid at least 6 months)
- Two passport type photos
- Bank statements
- Evidence of your source of income
- Documents showing your property
Extension of stay
Your duration of stay in US can be obtained from the right hand corner of I-94 card in your passport. It is recommended that you should apply for an extension of stay at least 45 days prior to your authorized stay expires.
Forms and Documents needed for Extension
The application and fee should be mailed to the
USCIS Service Center that serves the area where you are temporarily staying. If your
extension of stay is approved, you will receive an I-94 card with new expiration date.
B2 Visitor Visa FAQ
How long does it take to get a B2 Visitor visa?
The processing times are difficult to predict. It usually takes less than 30 days, a small percentage may take considerably longer.
What are the required fees?
Nonimmigrant visa application processing fee ($100)
Please consult the
Visa Reciprocity Tables to find out if you must pay a visa issuance reciprocity fee