Tourist visa to USA is a short term non-immigrant visa for travel to USA for short visit to America. Tourist Visa is known as visitor visa Or B2 visa to the united states of america.
You can apply for US Tourist visa to travel to USA, if the purpose of your planned trip is recreational, including tourism, amusement, visits to friends or relatives, medical treatment, activities of a fraternal, social, or service nature, and participation by amateurs, who will receive no remuneration, in musical, sports and similar events or contests, then a visitor visa (B-2) would be the appropriate type of visa for your travel.
If the purpose is different other then any of the aforementioned reasons such as students, temporary workers, crewmen, journalists, etc, religious, entertainment /performance , business you must apply for a different visa in the appropriate category.
Invitation letter for Tourist visa to USA.
Visitor Waiver Program for USA ( WVP visa )
Some countries have an agreement with the United States and participate in the Visa Waiver Program(WVP), where citizens of the participating countries do not require a visa to America for stays less than 90 days.
You May not Need a USA Tourist Visa ... Foreign travelers who are citizens from certain eligible countries, may not need Visitor/Business visa to visit the U.S. They can enter into America without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program. They can enter into the United States up to 90 days with the Visa Waiver Program.
The following countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program:
Andorra , Australia , Austria, Belgium , Brunei, Czech Republic, Denmark , Estonia , Finland , France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland , Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
 Find out more about the USA Visitor Waiver Program
However the travelers from these counties still need to get a pre authorization in order to enter to united states. This is authorization can be obtained electronically and known as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization.)
All Visa Waiver Program travelers must present a machine-readable passport at the U.S. port of entry to enter the U.S. without a visa; otherwise a U.S. visa is required. |
Qualifying for USA tourist visa.
The consular officer at the American embassy or consulate will determine whether you qualify for the visa.
Applicants for tourist visas must demonstrate that:
- The purpose of their trip is to enter the U.S. for pleasure, amusement , visiting relatives, or medical treatment;
- That they plan to remain for a specific and limited period,also that they have a residence outside the U.S. as well as other binding ties that will insure their return abroad at the end of the visit.
- Evidence of funds to cover expenses in the United States.
- Evidence of compelling social and economic ties abroad.
How long you can stay in US on Tourist visa ?
Once you have granted the tourist visa, the length of stay in USA will b determine and granted at the port of entry in USA. Length can be up to 6 month. You must leave the united states within the expiry of this limit.
An extension of up to 6 month is possible. Extension must be applied along with applicable fee. Extension is subject to approval. Read more details about USA Visa extension.
How to obtain Tourist Visa to USA ?
See a step by step process for USA visa.
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