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US visitor visa (B1/B2): who needs one and how to apply

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 5 Nov 2026

In brief

Visitor visas are for temporary visits for business (B-1), tourism (B-2) or both (B-1/B-2); foreign citizens generally need a visa unless an exemption applies. Page read from the Wayback capture of 11 July 2026.1 The non-refundable visa application (MRV) fee for B visas is $185.00 (fees page, Wayback capture of 9 July 2026).2 An in-person interview is generally required, with limited exceptions; officers may require an interview from anyone.1

Apply only on the official site: travel.state.gov. Other websites are not the government's.

Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular AffairsReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Who needs one
  4. Who doesn't need one
  5. Official website
  6. Fee
  7. Fee history
  8. Visa bonds
  9. Validity and stay
  10. What it allows
  11. How to apply
  12. Warnings about other sites
  13. Wait times
  14. Processing time
  15. Suspended nationalities
  16. Recent changes
  17. US visitor visa for Indian citizens
  18. US visitor visa for UAE citizens
  19. FAQ
  20. Sources
  21. About this page

US visitor visa (B1/B2) at a glance

Who needs itVisitor visas are for temporary visits for business (B-1), tourism (B-2) or both (B-1/B-2); foreign citizens generally need a visa unless an exemption applies. Page read from the Wayback capture of 11 July 2026.1
Application feeThe non-refundable visa application (MRV) fee for B visas is $185.00 (fees page, Wayback capture of 9 July 2026).2
Issuance feeThe reciprocity fee (visa issuance fee) is charged on top of the MRV application fee, and the validity period runs from the issue date to the expiry date of the visa.3
Valid forIndian nationals: B-1/B-2 visas carry no reciprocity fee and are issued for multiple entries with up to 120 months' validity (reciprocity schedule, Wayback capture of 13 July 2026).4UAE nationals: B-1/B-2 visas carry no reciprocity fee and are issued for multiple entries with up to 120 months' validity (reciprocity schedule, Wayback capture of 2 July 2026).3
Stay per visitThe length of each stay is set at the port of entry: the CBP officer gives an admission stamp or a paper Form I-94.1
Where to applyApply with the online Form DS-160, uploading a photo, and bring the confirmation page to the interview.1Since 12 December 2025, nonimmigrant visa applicants should book their interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate in their country of nationality or residence; nationals of countries without routine visa operations use designated posts.5
Official websiteceac.state.gov1ais.usvisa-info.com6pay.gov7
Interview waitThe State Department's Global Visa Wait Times page shows, for each embassy or consulate, the estimated wait until the next available visitor-visa interview and the average wait in the previous month; it is updated monthly (capture of 9 July 2026, data dated 18 June 2026).8
DecisionNo standard processing time is promised: after the interview an application may need further administrative processing.1

Who needs a US visitor visa

  • Visitor visas are for temporary visits for business (B-1), tourism (B-2) or both (B-1/B-2); foreign citizens generally need a visa unless an exemption applies. Page read from the Wayback capture of 11 July 2026.

    Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1 visa), for tourism (B-2 visa), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2 visa).U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 Jul 2026

Who doesn't need one

Official website

  • ceac.state.gov: where to apply

    Complete the Online Visa Application Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 – Learn more about completing the DS-160.U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 Jul 2026

  • ais.usvisa-info.com: where to pay

    Step Two: Go to https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb to pay the MRV application fee and schedule an interview for each person applying for a visa.U.S. Embassy London · checked

  • pay.gov: where to pay

    Applicants must agree to the terms of the bond through the Department of the Treasury’s online payment platform Pay.gov. This requirement applies regardless of place of application. Applicants should submit Form I-352 to post a bond only after a consular officer directs them to do so. Applicants will receive a direct link to pay through Pay.gov.U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Jul 2026

  • travel.state.gov: official information

    The main U.S. government websites containing official visa and immigration information, including free information and forms, are: ... Department of State, Consular Affairs travel website: http://travel.state.govU.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 30 Jun 2026

  • usembassy.gov: official information

    The main U.S. government websites containing official visa and immigration information, including free information and forms, are: U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites: http://www.usembassy.gov/U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 30 Jun 2026

How much a US visitor visa costs

  • The non-refundable visa application (MRV) fee for B visas is $185.00 (fees page, Wayback capture of 9 July 2026).

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026

  • The application fee is paid before the interview where required; after approval, a visa issuance (reciprocity) fee may also apply depending on nationality.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 Jul 2026

  • A paid application fee can be used to schedule an interview for 365 days from the date of the receipt.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 Jul 2026

  • The reciprocity fee (visa issuance fee) is charged on top of the MRV application fee, and the validity period runs from the issue date to the expiry date of the visa.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 2 Jul 2026

  • Chinese citizens with 10-year B visas in PRC passports must update their details in EVUS every two years; each new EVUS enrolment costs $30.00 since 30 September 2025.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 Jul 2026

  • The visa integrity fee required by section 100007 of H.R. 1 (2025) for every nonimmigrant visa issued was not yet being collected in DHS's July 2025 notice: it needs cross-agency coordination and 'will be implemented in a future publication'.

    U.S. Department of Homeland Security, USCIS · checked

No official page we read states that the visa integrity fee is being collected now, or what it costs.

US visitor visa fee history

Each amount with the act or notice that set it, newest first.

  1. From 17 June 2023 the application processing fee for B1/B2 visitor visas rose from USD 160 to USD 185. Set by: Final rule “Schedule of Fees for Consular Services—Nonimmigrant and Special Visa Fees”, 88 FR 18243 (28 March 2023); effective date delayed to 17 June 2023 by 88 FR 34084 (26 May 2023). U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 8 Jan 2025
  2. From 13 April 2012 the fee for most non-petition-based nonimmigrant visas (machine-readable visas) rose from USD 140 to USD 160. Set by: Interim final rule “Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates”, 77 FR 18907 (29 March 2012). U.S. Department of State · checked
  3. From 4 June 2010 the fee for most non-petition-based nonimmigrant visas (machine-readable visas) rose from USD 131 to USD 140. Set by: Interim final rule “Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates”, 75 FR 28188 (20 May 2010). U.S. Department of State · checked

Visa bonds

  • Nationals of the countries on the State Department's visa bond list who qualify for a B1/B2 visa must post a bond of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000, set at the interview (list last updated 13 May 2026; Wayback capture of 13 July 2026).

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Jul 2026
    Show the list: 50 countries and territories
    • Algeria
    • Angola
    • Antigua and Barbuda
    • Bangladesh
    • Benin
    • Bhutan
    • Botswana
    • Burundi
    • Cabo Verde
    • Cambodia
    • Central African Republic
    • Côte d'Ivoire
    • Cuba
    • Djibouti
    • Dominica
    • Ethiopia
    • Fiji
    • Gabon
    • Gambia
    • Georgia
    • Grenada
    • Guinea
    • Guinea-Bissau
    • Kyrgyzstan
    • Lesotho
    • Malawi
    • Mauritania
    • Mauritius
    • Mongolia
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • Nepal
    • Nicaragua
    • Nigeria
    • Papua New Guinea
    • São Tomé and Príncipe
    • Senegal
    • Seychelles
    • Tajikistan
    • Tanzania
    • Togo
    • Tonga
    • Tunisia
    • Turkmenistan
    • Tuvalu
    • Uganda
    • Vanuatu
    • Venezuela
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe

  • Visa bonds are paid only through the link sent after a consular officer's direction (Pay.gov); third-party websites must not be used.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Jul 2026

How long the visa lasts and how long you can stay

What you can't do on a visitor visa

How to apply for a US visitor visa

Apply only on the official site: travel.state.gov. Other websites are not the government's.

  • Apply with the online Form DS-160, uploading a photo, and bring the confirmation page to the interview.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 Jul 2026

  • An in-person interview is generally required, with limited exceptions; officers may require an interview from anyone.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 Jul 2026

  • Since 12 December 2025, nonimmigrant visa applicants should book their interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate in their country of nationality or residence; nationals of countries without routine visa operations use designated posts.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 6 Jul 2026

  • Applicants must be able to show residence in the country where they apply when they apply there as residents; those applying outside their country of nationality or residence should expect much longer waits, and fees are not refunded or transferred.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 6 Jul 2026

  • From 1 October 2025, almost all nonimmigrant visa applicants, including children under 14 and people over 79, need an in-person interview; B1/B2 renewals within 12 months of expiry of a full-validity visa issued when the applicant was at least 18 may still qualify for a waiver.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 12 Jul 2026

  • To get an interview waiver, the applicant must also apply in the country of nationality or usual residence, have no unresolved visa refusal and no apparent ineligibility.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 12 Jul 2026

  • The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the planned stay (unless a country agreement exempts it); each person needs a separate application.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 Jul 2026

  • An invitation letter or Affidavit of Support is not needed and is not a factor in the decision.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 Jul 2026

  • A visa is not guaranteed: do not make final travel plans or buy tickets before the visa is issued.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 Jul 2026

Official warnings about other sites

Only what governments, regulators and courts have published, quoted word for word. We don't label any website ourselves.

  • The FTC announced on 22 October 2026 a lawsuit alleging that GovAssist LLC, Entry LLC and Scott Zuckerman were involved in a government impersonation scheme and, since at least October 2023, hosted websites including GovAssist.com, Entry.com and IVS.us offering passport services and other travel services such as visa applications and visa renewals while pretending to be affiliated with the U.S. State Department; the case will be decided by the court.

    October 22, 2026 ... The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against GovAssist LLC, Entry LLC and Scott Zuckerman, for their alleged involvement in a government impersonation scheme that deceived consumers seeking passport services by purporting to be the federal government or affiliated with the federal government. ... Since at least October 2023, GovAssist, Entry and Zuckerman have allegedly hosted a series of websites including GovAssist.com, Entry.com and IVS.us to offer passports and passport-related services, as well as other travel-related services such as visa applications and visa renewals, while pretending to be affiliated with the U.S. State Department. ... The Commission files a complaint when it has “reason to believe” that the named defendants are violating or are about to violate the law and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. The case will be decided by the court.Published U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), press release · checked · read from an archived copy of 27 Oct 2026

  • The FTC’s complaint, filed on 22 October 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, alleges that the defendants used deceptive online advertising on Google to promote websites purporting to offer U.S. passports and visas, says their websites include govassist.com, entry.com, ivs.us, quickpassport.com, travelassist.us.com, usvisaconnection.com, tvspassports.com and invitationletter.com, and alleges that their Google ads also solicit people seeking immigration and tourist visa applications.

    Case 3:26-cv-01675 Document 1 Filed 10/22/26 Page 1 of 31 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO ... 16. Defendants use deceptive online advertising, in response to consumers’ keyword searches on Google, to promote a series of websites purporting to offer United States passports and visas, or services related to obtaining United States passports and visas. 17. Defendants’ websites include govassist.com, entry.com, ivs.us, quickpassport.com, travelassist.us.com, usvisaconnection.com, tvspassports.com, and invitationletter.com. ... 31. Defendants’ Google advertisements also solicit consumers seeking immigration and tourist visa applications through Internet searches.Published D.P.R. · checked · read from an archived copy of 23 Oct 2026

  • The State Department warns that some websites are designed to look like official U.S. government websites, often with images of the U.S. flag, the Capitol, the White House or the Statue of Liberty, and that anything that does not end with “.gov” should be considered suspect.

    Some websites and emails try to mislead customers and members of the public into thinking they are official U.S. government websites. These websites are designed to appear official, and often have images of the U.S. flag, U.S. Capitol, White House, or Statue of Liberty. What these websites and emails are missing is the “.gov” suffix on their addresses. Remember that anything that does not end with “.gov” should be considered suspect.U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 30 Jun 2026

  • The State Department says money paid to a non-governmental source is not received by the U.S. government and does not apply toward visa processing, and is sometimes charged for information or forms that are free on official U.S. government websites.

    Some of these fraudulent organizations may require payment for immigration and visa services. If payment is made to a non-governmental source, this payment is not received by the U.S. government and does not apply toward visa processing. Sometimes these costs are for information or forms that are otherwise available for free on official U.S. government websites.U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 30 Jun 2026

  • The State Department does not endorse, recommend or sponsor the information on non-governmental visa websites, says it may not be correct or up to date, and advises visa applicants to be cautious with companies that claim to help obtain U.S. visas.

    Regardless of the content of other websites, the Department of State does not endorse, recommend, or sponsor any information or material shown on these other websites. The information provided may not be correct or up-to-date, so should always be verified by consulting an official U.S. government source. Visa applicants are advised to be cautious in all dealings with companies that claim to offer any assistance in obtaining U.S. visas.U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 30 Jun 2026

  • The U.S. Mission in the United Kingdom says official government communications never ask for sensitive information through unofficial channels, and that suspicious emails, phone calls or websites claiming to be associated with government services can be reported to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov).

    Official government communications will never ask for sensitive information through unofficial channels. If you encounter any suspicious emails, phone calls, or websites claiming to be associated with government services, you may report them to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at http://www.ic3.gov/ – a joint organizational initiative between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BIA).U.S. Embassy London (U.S. Mission United Kingdom), “Prevent Fraud” · checked

Interview wait times

  • The State Department's Global Visa Wait Times page shows, for each embassy or consulate, the estimated wait until the next available visitor-visa interview and the average wait in the previous month; it is updated monthly (capture of 9 July 2026, data dated 18 June 2026).

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026

  • Average waits are measured from fee payment to interview and are shown for B1/B2 only where the next available appointment is more than three months away.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026

  • Appointments for applicants whose interview is waived are not reflected in the wait-time table, and the published waits do not guarantee an appointment.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026

How long it takes after the interview

Nationalities whose visas are suspended

  • Since 1 January 2026 (Presidential Proclamation 10998), visa issuance is fully suspended for nationals of these 19 countries and for Palestinian Authority travel documents, for all visa categories, with limited exceptions (notice last updated 2 February 2026; Wayback capture of 9 July 2026).

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026
    Show the list: 19 countries and territories
    • Afghanistan
    • Burkina Faso
    • Chad
    • Congo
    • Equatorial Guinea
    • Eritrea
    • Haiti
    • Iran
    • Laos
    • Libya
    • Mali
    • Myanmar
    • Niger
    • Sierra Leone
    • Somalia
    • South Sudan
    • Sudan
    • Syria
    • Yemen

  • Since 1 January 2026, B-1/B-2 (and F, M, J) visa issuance is partially suspended for nationals of these 19 countries, with limited exceptions (notice last updated 2 February 2026; Wayback capture of 9 July 2026).

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026
    Show the list: 19 countries and territories
    • Angola
    • Antigua and Barbuda
    • Benin
    • Burundi
    • Côte d'Ivoire
    • Cuba
    • Dominica
    • Gabon
    • Gambia
    • Malawi
    • Mauritania
    • Nigeria
    • Senegal
    • Tanzania
    • Togo
    • Tonga
    • Venezuela
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe

  • The suspension does not affect people who already held a valid visa on 1 January 2026; dual nationals applying with an unaffected passport are among the exceptions.

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026

Recent changes

  1. From 1 October 2025, almost all nonimmigrant visa applicants, including children under 14 and people over 79, need an in-person interview; B1/B2 renewals within 12 months of expiry of a full-validity visa issued when the applicant was at least 18 may still qualify for a waiver. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 12 Jul 2026
  2. Since 12 December 2025, nonimmigrant visa applicants should book their interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate in their country of nationality or residence; nationals of countries without routine visa operations use designated posts. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 6 Jul 2026
  3. Since 1 January 2026 (Presidential Proclamation 10998), visa issuance is fully suspended for nationals of these 19 countries and for Palestinian Authority travel documents, for all visa categories, with limited exceptions (notice last updated 2 February 2026; Wayback capture of 9 July 2026). U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026
  4. Since 1 January 2026, B-1/B-2 (and F, M, J) visa issuance is partially suspended for nationals of these 19 countries, with limited exceptions (notice last updated 2 February 2026; Wayback capture of 9 July 2026). U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026

US visitor visa for Indian citizens

Visa required

Code of Federal Regulations, 8 CFR 212.1 · checked

  • India is not on the State Department's visa bond list. Nationals of the countries on the State Department's visa bond list who qualify for a B1/B2 visa must post a bond of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000, set at the interview (list last updated 13 May 2026; Wayback capture of 13 July 2026).

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Jul 2026

  • Indian nationals: B-1/B-2 visas carry no reciprocity fee and are issued for multiple entries with up to 120 months' validity (reciprocity schedule, Wayback capture of 13 July 2026).

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Jul 2026

Everything for this trip: United States visa for Indian citizens.

US visitor visa for UAE citizens

Visa required

Code of Federal Regulations, 8 CFR 212.1 · checked

  • The UAE is not on the State Department's visa bond list. Nationals of the countries on the State Department's visa bond list who qualify for a B1/B2 visa must post a bond of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000, set at the interview (list last updated 13 May 2026; Wayback capture of 13 July 2026).

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Jul 2026

  • UAE nationals: B-1/B-2 visas carry no reciprocity fee and are issued for multiple entries with up to 120 months' validity (reciprocity schedule, Wayback capture of 2 July 2026).

    U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 2 Jul 2026

Every destination for this passport: United Arab Emirates passport.

FAQ

How much is the US visitor visa fee?

The non-refundable visa application (MRV) fee for B visas is $185.00 (fees page, Wayback capture of 9 July 2026). The reciprocity fee (visa issuance fee) is charged on top of the MRV application fee, and the validity period runs from the issue date to the expiry date of the visa.

Is an interview required for a B1/B2 visa?

An in-person interview is generally required, with limited exceptions; officers may require an interview from anyone. From 1 October 2025, almost all nonimmigrant visa applicants, including children under 14 and people over 79, need an in-person interview; B1/B2 renewals within 12 months of expiry of a full-validity visa issued when the applicant was at least 18 may still qualify for a waiver.

How long is the wait for a US visa interview?

It depends on the embassy or consulate. The State Department's Global Visa Wait Times page shows, for each embassy or consulate, the estimated wait until the next available visitor-visa interview and the average wait in the previous month; it is updated monthly (capture of 9 July 2026, data dated 18 June 2026).

Do Indians need a visa for the US?

Indian citizens: visa required, according to Code of Federal Regulations, 8 CFR 212.1, checked 31 Oct 2026. India is not on the State Department's visa bond list. Indian nationals: B-1/B-2 visas carry no reciprocity fee and are issued for multiple entries with up to 120 months' validity (reciprocity schedule, Wayback capture of 13 July 2026). See US visitor visa for Indian citizens.

How long can I stay in the US on a B1/B2 visa?

The length of each stay is set at the port of entry: the CBP officer gives an admission stamp or a paper Form I-94. Under the regulation, B-1 and B-2 visitors may be admitted for no more than one year, with extensions of up to six months at a time.

Is there a new US visa integrity fee?

No official page we read states that it is being collected now, or what it costs. The visa integrity fee required by section 100007 of H.R. 1 (2025) for every nonimmigrant visa issued was not yet being collected in DHS's July 2025 notice: it needs cross-agency coordination and 'will be implemented in a future publication'.

Do UAE citizens need a visa for the US?

Emirati citizens: visa required, according to Code of Federal Regulations, 8 CFR 212.1, checked 31 Oct 2026. The UAE is not on the State Department's visa bond list. UAE nationals: B-1/B-2 visas carry no reciprocity fee and are issued for multiple entries with up to 120 months' validity (reciprocity schedule, Wayback capture of 2 July 2026). See US visitor visa for UAE citizens.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: who needs one, who doesn't need one, official website, fee, validity and stay, what it allows, how to apply and processing timetravel.state.gov · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 Jul 2026
  2. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: feetravel.state.gov · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026
  3. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: fee and by nationalitytravel.state.gov · checked · read from an archived copy of 2 Jul 2026
  4. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: by nationalitytravel.state.gov · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Jul 2026
  5. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: how to apply and recent changestravel.state.gov · checked · read from an archived copy of 6 Jul 2026
  6. U.S. Embassy London (U.S. Mission United Kingdom): official websiteuk.usembassy.gov · checked
  7. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (visa bond notice, last updated 13 May 2026): official website, visa bonds and by nationalitytravel.state.gov · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Jul 2026
  8. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: wait timestravel.state.gov · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026
  9. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (Fraud Warning page): official website and warnings about other sitestravel.state.gov · checked · read from an archived copy of 30 Jun 2026
  10. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: feetravel.state.gov · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 Jul 2026
  11. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, USCIS (Federal Register notice 2025-13738): feefederalregister.gov · checked
  12. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (visa news): fee historytravel.state.gov · checked · read from an archived copy of 8 Jan 2025
  13. U.S. Department of State (Federal Register): fee historyfederalregister.gov · checked
  14. U.S. Department of State (Federal Register): fee historyfederalregister.gov · checked
  15. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, 8 CFR 214.2 (Office of the Federal Register): validity and stayecfr.gov · checked
  16. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: how to apply and recent changestravel.state.gov · checked · read from an archived copy of 12 Jul 2026
  17. U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), press release: warnings about other sitesftc.gov · checked · read from an archived copy of 27 Oct 2026
  18. U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), complaint in FTC v. GovAssist LLC et al., Case 3:26-cv-01675 (D.P.R.): warnings about other sitesftc.gov · checked · read from an archived copy of 23 Oct 2026
  19. U.S. Embassy London (U.S. Mission United Kingdom), “Prevent Fraud”: warnings about other sitesuk.usembassy.gov · checked
  20. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: suspended nationalities and recent changestravel.state.gov · checked · read from an archived copy of 9 Jul 2026
  21. Code of Federal Regulations, 8 CFR 212.1 (DHS): entry rulesecfr.gov · checked

More: United States entry rules by nationality · ESTA · US transit visa · all visa guides.

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