United States visitor visa

2 current source-backed visitor pathways. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

This page contains 2 current routes for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28

Current route records

Route	Conditions	Effective or checked	Official source
Visitor route	The U.S. B-1/B-2 visitor route is for temporary business or tourism; the visitor needs a temporary purpose, intent to depart and ability to pay, and cannot work.	2026-07-13	Official source
Visitor route	The U.S. B-1/B-2 visitor route is for temporary business or tourism; the visitor needs a temporary purpose, intent to depart and ability to pay, and cannot work.	2026-07-13	Official source

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

Route	Fact	Value	Official source
Visitor route	Application fee (b1b2)	185 USD	Official source
Visitor route	Application fee	185 USD	Official source
Visitor route	Where to apply	at a consulate abroad	Official source
Visitor route	Application fee (b1b2)	185 USD	Official source
Visitor route	Application fee	185 USD	Official source
Visitor route	Where to apply	at a consulate abroad	Official source

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

Route	Published work answer	Official source
Visitor route	The official USCIS nonimmigrant-services guide states that employment in the United States is not authorized for B-1 and B-2 visitors.	Official source