Why apply for a US Tourist Visa?
The United States offers US Tourist Visas for business travellers, tourists, family visits, and work and work dependents.
Tourist visa for USA from India
Getting a tourist visa for the USA from India is streamlined. The first and foremost step is filing the Form DS-160 online. Every year, lakhs of individuals travel from India to the USA for different purposes. There is also a possibility of converting your visit visa to a work visa after finding an opportunity with a US employer.
US Visa Types
Visa Type |
Purpose |
B-1 |
Business meetings & conference |
B-2 |
For vacation, participate in contests or social events or for medical treatment. |
Transit C |
Travelling to other countries through the US, stopping for a short time in the US |
Transit C-1, D, and C-1/D |
Crew members of international airlines or sea vessels travelling to the US |
H-1B and Dependents |
H-1B visa is a non-immigrant work visa.Dependents are allowed to accompany them. |
L1 and Dependents |
An l-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa that is used for intra-company transfers. |
J1 and Dependents |
J-1 visa is for work-and-study-based exchange and visitor programs in the U.S |
Requirements for US Tourist visa
The documentation required for the B2 visa includes:
Benefits of a US Visit Visa
How to apply for a US Tourist Visa from India?
US Visa Cost for Indian
Visa Type |
Cost |
Non-immigrant visa types such as tourist, business, student, and exchange visas |
US$185 |
Petition-based visas |
US$205 |
Types of US Visa |
Validity |
Multiple Entry Tourist Visa |
10 years |
Multiple Entry Business Visa |
10 years |
Airport Transit Visa |
29 days |
The visa application fee is non-refundable and not transferable to another person.
Validity of Different Types of US Visas for Indians
The table below shows the validity of different types of US visas for Indians:
DS 160 Form
Individuals who are willing to visit the United States on a temporary visa, including the B-1/B-2 visitor visas, requires DS-160 form. Each visitor needs to have their own DS-160 form. Applicants who are physically unable to fill out the DS-160 form or below the age of 16 can be helped by a third party. They can sign at the end of the form before submitting.
DS 160 application
DS-160 application form is also known as the Online Non-immigrant Visa Application form. Filling out the DS-160 application form is an important part of the visa application process as it provides all the necessary information of the applicant to the U.S. Department of State to determine whether the applicant is eligible.
How can Asks Overseas help you?
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