Visitor visas
US visitor visa: preparing a B-1/B-2 application
Start with the purpose of your US trip, then prepare the application and follow the instructions of the embassy or consulate handling it.
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Check United States visa and travel-authorisation options for your passport, purpose and planned stay. The correct route depends on your circumstances.
Visa guides for United States
Application preparation
DS-160 application: what to prepare before you start
The DS-160 is an online nonimmigrant visa application. Completing it is one part of the process, separate from an appointment or a visa decision.
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ESTA or a US visitor visa: start with the right route
ESTA relates to travel under the Visa Waiver Program. It is a different route from applying for a visitor visa.
Read guidePrepare for your application
Identify your travel purpose, passport and residence. Then use the official instructions for the selected route to organize documents and follow the application steps.
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