How do retirees apply for a U.S. tourist visa? Can it be applied for ten years?

Retirees need to provide the original retirement certificate when applying for a U.S. tourist visa, and do not need to provide proof of employment. Retirees can apply for a ten-year US visa, but whether they can be approved depends on their personal qualifications.

Retirees applying for a U.S. tourist visa need to provide the following materials:

1. ID card: original ID card.

2. Household Registration Book: Provide the original copy of the household registration book.

3. Marriage certificate: Married persons shall provide the original marriage certificate;

Divorced persons shall provide the original divorce certificate.

4. Original retirement certificate.

5. Proof of funds: Original certificate of deposit in your name issued by the bank; provide salary card statements issued by the bank in your name for the past three months (six months recommended) with records of incoming and outgoing accounts. , Bank card statement or original passbook. The cardholder's name and card number must be shown on the statement.

6. Proof of assets: 1. Original real estate certificate;

2. Original car purchase certificate or vehicle driving license;

3. Stock delivery note and other funds prove.

7. Other materials: family photos, academic certificates, honorary certificates, etc.

8. Itinerary:

1. English itinerary; 2. Round-trip air ticket reservation form (not required, please provide if available); 3. Hotel reservation form (not Required materials, please provide if any).

U.S. tourist visa application process:

Step 1: Select visa type;

Step 2: Complete the online DS-160 application form;

Step 3: Register through the appointment center, pay the application fee and schedule an interview time;

Step 4: Conduct an interview at the selected visa location (not all applicants need to come for the interview );

Step 5: Collect your passport and visa (if approved) at the selected CITIC Bank.