| The United States welcomes and encourages visitors | | | | interview if you're 14 or older, up to the age of 79. |
| from foreign countries. In addition to your nation's | | | | Interview dates can be difficult to schedule, so make |
| passport, the US requires that you also apply for a | | | | arrangements well in advance of your trip so that you |
| tourist visa. There are several requirements to obtain a | | | | don't have to change your travel plans. |
| visa and you'll want to start planning well in advance of | | | | Since a visa is a document which verifies your identify, |
| your visit so as to not delay your travel plans. | | | | you'll be required to submit for digital fingerprinting as |
| A visa is required for any visit to the United States. | | | | part of the visa process. Also, local agencies, |
| You may be considering a trip to see the sights and | | | | depending on country, typically add additional |
| natural beauty, visit friends, or work temporarily. | | | | requirements. Check with the Embassy to learn more. |
| Perhaps your needs are more serious as you're | | | | The tourist visa application form is available from the |
| coming for medical help. Each type of visit has | | | | US Embassy or can be downloaded from the web |
| different requirements. A tourist visa is intended for | | | | site of the United States Department of State. |
| those who are coming for sightseeing and traveling to | | | | Requirements change so be sure to check carefully |
| various areas of the country. | | | | for which exact form fits your situation. Look over the |
| One important aspect of a visa to the United States is | | | | forms marked DS-156 or DS-150 to determine which |
| that every person who enters is treated as if they | | | | one is right for you. |
| plan on immigrating permanently. Therefore, the burden | | | | The United States Department of State currently |
| to prove otherwise rests on you. This means you'll | | | | charges a fee of $131.00 for a tourist visa. Additional |
| need to produce supporting documentation which | | | | fees are also frequently required by each country, so |
| verifies that your visit is temporary. Any paperwork | | | | be ready to add to that amount if that applies to yours. |
| that confirms the length of your stay, such as airline | | | | Check with your local offices to find out how much |
| tickets or itinerary, is helpful. Showing that you are | | | | you can expect to pay. |
| highly likely to return to your home country such as | | | | These are general guidelines for applying for a US |
| proof of employment or verification of your permanent | | | | Tourist Visa, so you're encouraged to visit the web |
| residence will also work. | | | | site for the United States Department of State for |
| The United States Embassy located in your home | | | | more details. |
| country is typically the place to start the visa | | | | Once you have completed the process and have your |
| application process. Or the Consulate in your area also | | | | visa, you'll be ready to have a wonderful visit to the |
| has this authority. Here you'll need to arrange for an | | | | US and enjoy all the sights. |