There are two main categories of US visas (immigrant and non-immigrant), and within those two categories, multiple types. The category and type of US visa you apply for will be determined by 1) Your reason for traveling and 2) How long you want to stay in the country.
How to apply for a US visa can be summarized as follows: Choose your travel dates; select your visa category and type; prepare a visa application; attend a US visa interview; and pay your visa fee.
It depends on what type of visa you are applying for, but most applicants for nonimmigrant visas pay around $160—$205 USD for their US visa application fee (immigrant visa fees tend to be higher). Applicants for the Visa Waiver Program are typically charged a $21 fee, while applicants for certain specialized visa categories may pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars more.
Submit your US visa application through the US Embassy or Consulate where you live.
Visa applications typically take several weeks to be processed, although US Visa processing times vary depending on a number of factors (including where you are applying from). Expedited services may also be available.
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The United States of America is one of the most popular destinations in the world for tourism, study, work, and immigration. Travelers come from all over the world looking to obtain a US Visa. There are many types of US visas for both short-term and long-term periods of stay, that travelers can apply for.
If you are from one of the below “Visa Waiver Program” countries, you will not need a visa in order to make short trips (i.e. visits lasting 90 days or fewer) to the United States for tourism or business reasons (so long as you receive authorization via the ESTA visa waiver program for USA):*
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein , Lithuania , Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom
If you are from a country not on the above list (i.e. you are a citizen of another country) you will most likely need a visa to enter the USA.
*Please note that the ESTA USA is a simple electronic authorization required from VWP holders (rather than an actual visa).
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