🇺🇸 United States · Tourist Visa
Tourist and visitor visa requirements, visa-free entry, duration, and application steps.
Short visits to the United States for tourism or business use the B-1/B-2 visitor visa, unless you qualify for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) — nationals of participating countries can travel for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA instead of a visa. Apply for the B visa at a US embassy/consulate; check eligibility and apply for ESTA on the official sites.
- The B-1 (business) / B-2 (tourism) visitor visa is the standard route for short visits.
- Visa Waiver Program nationals can visit up to 90 days with an approved ESTA instead of a visa.
- Visitor status does not permit employment in the US.
- Apply for the B visa at a US embassy/consulate (Form DS-160); apply for ESTA on the official CBP site.
Official authorities
- U.S. Visas — Visitor Visa (Department of State)
Official B-1/B-2 visitor-visa guide.
- ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) — CBP
Official travel authorisation for VWP nationals.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.
Government portals
- The White House — Official residence and office of the US President — executive orders, policy briefings, press releases
- U.S. Department of State — US passport and visa services, travel warnings, embassy information worldwide
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — Federal tax filing, refund status, ITIN/EIN applications, and Free File program
- USCIS — Green card, H-1B and work visas, naturalization, immigration benefits, and case status