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U.S. Tourist Visa

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What is a U.S. Tourist Visa?

Tourist visitor visas (B2 visas) are issued for travelers entering the United States for short stays, for leisure, tourism, business (not employment!) or medical visits, or a combination of all these. 

The standard requirements for a visitor visa are relatively simple. However, based on your personal situation and the place you will be applying from, additional documentation may be required which can lead to substantial delays. 

Many a travel plan has been ruined by visa delays that could have been predicted; don’t be the next one!

The most common causes for delays and even rejections are incomplete information on the application, missing pieces of evidence and other legal obstacles. Most of these (though not all) can be avoided easily by working with a dedicated and experienced travel & immigration consultant.

When applying for a tourist visa, you must:

Have a valid passport. The validity date must be at least 6 months beyond your intended period of stay (unless exempt).
Intend to enter the United States temporarily for pleasure or medical treatment.
Plan to remain on U.S. territory for a specific, limited period of time.
Have sufficient funds to cover your expenses while in the United States.
Have a residence outside the United States, as well as other binding ties to your home country, that will ensure your departure from the U.S. at the end of the visit.
And most importantly, you must present sufficient evidence and supporting documents of the above, which may be more or less complex depending on your personal situation.

Get assistance throughout your visa journey:

Your personal visa consultant

Have a personal advisor along the way to stay ahead of potential obstacles and to avoid any unnecessary delays.

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Get answers to your questions and concerns on short notice, no matter which time zone you call home.

User-friendly digital tools

Speed up the process with our digital tools, from any device, to make your visa journey that much smoother of a ride.

Decades of experience

No matter how complex your personal story, your visa advisor remains with you through each of the steps.

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