Visas and documents • USA

U.S. B-2 visa: tourism and private visits

For tourism or a visit to family and friends in the USA, explain the purpose, budget and return plans clearly. Form DS-160 and supporting documents should reflect your actual circumstances.

Procedure

B-2

Decision

Individual assessment

Reviewed

22.09.2026

Checks before you apply

Border officials determine the stay; check the I-94 record rather than assuming everyone receives six months. B-2 does not authorise ordinary employment or a full study programme. Before paying, check current nationality restrictions, application location rules and the selected consulate’s instructions.

Preparing your document file

Use this list for an initial review. Submission requires the current checklist from the relevant consulate or authority, taking account of nationality and country of residence.

  • Compare passport details and check your eligibility to apply in the chosen country.
  • Check the current form and requirements for photographs, translations and the submission method.
  • DS-160 confirmation, passport, photograph and appointment/payment documents under consular instructions.
  • Evidence explaining the purpose, budget and plans to return; medical provider and funding documents for treatment.

Getting started with EUROWIZA

  1. Tell EUROWIZA your destination, purpose, nationality, country of lawful residence and intended dates.
  2. Clarify the available assistance and document list; agree on the service scope and price before paying.
  3. Compare the completed file with the official instructions. Keep appointment, payment and submission confirmations.

Planning time and costs

First check available appointments and the authority’s published processing times. Allow time to collect documents, obtain translations and address further requests. Confirm EUROWIZA service charges separately from government fees, insurance and other expenses. The competent authority decides the application; preparing documents does not guarantee issuance by a particular date.

Questions and answers

Is an invitation mandatory for a tourist visa?

The State Department does not require an invitation as a mandatory visitor visa document. The applicant’s circumstances are assessed; a friend’s letter does not guarantee approval.

Can I take a language programme on B-2?

A study programme generally requires F-1. A short recreational course without academic credit differs from full study; a blanket “under 18 hours is allowed” rule is misleading.

Sources for current requirements

Editorial review: 22 September 2026. Open the relevant official link for current instructions before applying.

Your next step

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