US Tourist Visa from India: Eligibility & Document Requirements

Mon, 28/04/2025

The US Tourist visa from India is commonly known as the B1 & B2 Visa, which is a non-immigrant visa that permits foreign nationals to enter and visit the US for tourism, leisure, or business trips.

The United States of America provides a diverse range of leisure, attractions, and skyscraper experiences. It includes the natural beauty of national parks, iconic city life in New York, and Los Angeles. Hence, whether you have an interest in culture, history, or adventure US has everything for every traveller’s experience.

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Types of US Tourist Visa from India

1. Business Visitor Visa (B1): This USA visitor visa includes purposes such as attending business meetings, negotiating contracts, consultations, and more.

2. Visitor Visa (B2): This USA Visitor Visa includes tourism, visiting family, friends, or relatives, seeking medical treatment, and other leisure or social activities.

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Benefits of a US Tourist Visa from India

The US tourist visa provides a diverse range of benefits to Indian travellers:

1. Multiple Country Access: This visa permits the traveller to visit 50 countries without a separate visa.
2. Validity: This visa may give you the chance to stay 10 Years in the US (may vary, depending on the U.S. Embassy or Consulate).
3. Ease Other Visa Application: Holding a USA visa improves the chance of getting a visa for countries like Canada and the UK.
4. Smooth Immigration Process: Immigration officers consider your application better as having a US visa indicates strong ties to your home country.

US Tourist Visa from India: Eligibility Requirements

• Passport (validity date at least 6 months)
• Form DS-160 confirmation page
• Non-immigrant Visa application form
• Receipt of visa application fee payment
• Photograph
• Return air tickets
• Evidence of purpose of visit (visiting family, friends, or relatives, seeking medical treatment, and other leisure or social activities, conference details, letters, if any, US business contacts)
• Proof of ties to the home country (property ownership, etc.)
• Financial statements

US Tourist Visa from India: Processing Time, Stay Period, Fee & Validity

US Visa Processing Time: 7 days to more than 2 years (may vary, depending on the U.S. Embassy or Consulate).

Stay Period: 6 months (depends on and determined by US Customs and Border Protection officers).

Validity: Range from 1 month to 10 years (may vary, depending on the U.S. Embassy or Consulate).

Visa Fee: $185 US Dollars (current rate)

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US Tourist Visa from India: Document Requirements

• Passport (validity date at least 6 months)
• Form DS-160 confirmation page
• Non-immigrant Visa application form
• Receipt of visa application fee payment
• Photograph
• Return air tickets
• Evidence of purpose of visit (conference details, letters, if any, US business contacts)
• Proof of ties to the home country (property ownership, etc.)
• Financial statements

US Tourist Visa from India: Step-by-Step Process

• Consult with SIEC Experts
• Receive Guidance and gather the required documents
• Complete the application with our assistance
• Pay the application fees
• Wait for an interview schedule and the visa decision

Famous Tourist Attractions in the US

• Grand Canyon
• Statue of Liberty
• Times Square
• Walt Disney World
• Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Empire State Building

Why Choose SIEC for a US Tourist Visa from India?

S= Support clients with knowledge and resources.

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E= Enhance decision-making with reliable information.

C= Comprehensive support spanning the entire visa process.

FAQs

1. What types of visas are available for Indians to visit the USA?

The two main visa options available for Indians such as the B1 (Business Visitor Visa) and B2 (Tourist Visitor Visa).

2. How do I determine which USA visitor visa is suitable for me?

If you are visiting for tourism, a family or friend visit, or for any medical treatment, then apply for a B2 visa. If you are visiting for business fairs, meetings, and related business activities, then choose a B1 visa.

3. How can I track my USA visa application status?

You can check online through the US Department of State’s CEAC Visa Status Check portal.

4. Can I make changes to my visa application?

Yes, you can correct errors in the DS-160 Form if you have not submitted the visa yet. But. If you have already scheduled an interview, then you might have to fill out a new DS-160 form and update the details.

5. What can I do if my visa gets refused?

The US consular officers will give a written explanation of the refusal.

6. Can I appeal the visa refusal?

No, there is no appeal process available, however, you can reapply with solid evidence addressing the reasons for the denial.

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