Visitor Visas

The visitor visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1) or for pleasure, tourism or medical treatment (B-2). International travelers with visitor visas comprise a large portion of temporary visitor travel to the United States every year. For how-to-apply information, documentation requirements and more, see these webpages:

Visitor Visas for Business and Pleasure
Business Travel to the United States - What Type of U.S. Visa Will You Need? (pdf)
Business Visa Center - For companies in the U.S., seeking business (B-1) visitor visa information

More Information

Visa Waiver Program - Foreign citizens traveling for visitor visa purposes, from certain eligible countries may also be able to visit the U.S. without a visa, through the Visa Waiver Program if they meet requirements.

For more information regarding travel and tourism in the United States please visit DiscoverAmerica.org

Students, temporary workers, journalists and persons planning to travel to the U.S. for a purpose other than that permitted on a visitor visa, must apply for a different visa in the appropriate category.

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