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B1/B2 Visitor Visa

Non-immigrant visa for temporary business (B1) or tourism/medical treatment (B2). Typically issued as combined B1/B2. Valid up to 10 years with 6-month stays per entry typical. ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) available for citizens of 41 Visa Waiver Program countries, allowing 90-day stays without visa. No work permitted under any circumstances. Must demonstrate ties to home country and intent to return. Extensions possible but increasingly scrutinized. Note: New visa bond requirement ($5,000-$15,000) for citizens of 32 countries as of January 2026.

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Processing Time

Visa: varies by embassy, ESTA: usually instant to 72 hours

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Cost

$185 visa fee + $250 integrity fee = $435 total, or ESTA: $40.27

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Duration

Visa: up to 10 years, Stays: typically 6 months (B1/B2) or 90 days (ESTA)

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Work Rights

No work permitted

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Valid passport
  • 2Proof of ties to home country
  • 3Travel itinerary
  • 4Proof of financial means
  • 5No immigrant intent
  • 6Visa bond (citizens of 32 designated countries)

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