Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for a USA Visit Visa:

Step 1: Determine Your Visa Type

• Choose between B1, B2, or B1/B2 based on your visit purpose

Step 2: Complete the DS-160 Form

• Fill out the online nonimmigrant visa application form DS-160
• Upload a photo meeting the required specifications

Step 3: Pay the Visa Fee

• Pay the non-refundable visa application fee
• Keep the payment receipt for your records

Step 4: Schedule Your Visa Interview

• Create an account on the official U.S. Visa Service website
• Schedule your visa interview at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate

Step 5: Prepare Required Documents

• Valid passport
• DS-160 confirmation page
• Application fee payment receipt
• Photo (if you couldn’t upload one to the DS-160)
• Supporting documents (proof of funds, travel itinerary, employment letter, etc.)

Step 6: Attend the Visa Interview

• Arrive on time with all required documents
• Answer all questions honestly and concisely

Step 7: Biometric Collection

• Provide fingerprints and a digital photograph at the interview

Step 8: Wait for Visa Processing

• Processing times vary; you can check the status online

Step 9: Collect Your Passport and Visa

• If approved, you’ll be informed how and when to collect your passport with the visa

Visa Fees (as of 2024):

• Non-petition based nonimmigrant visa (B1/B2): $160
• Additional issuance fee may apply depending on your nationality

Note: Fees are per applicant, including dependents.