I want to travel by myself. How to apply for a US tourist visa?

B- 1/B-2 business travel visas are mainly for short-term business travel (b-1) or sightseeing/seeking medical services (B-2). Generally speaking, the B- 1 visa is issued to applicants who go to the United States to engage in short-term business activities, attend meetings in the fields of science and technology/education/specialty/business, dispose of real estate or negotiate contracts. B-2 visas are issued to applicants who go to the United States for leisure/entertainment activities, including sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends, medical care and other social, social or service activities. B- 1 and B-2 visas are usually combined and issued as one visa: B- 1/B-2.

If you want to apply for a B- 1/B-2 visa, you must prove to the visa officer that you meet the visa application conditions stipulated in the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA). According to Article 2 14(b) of the Immigration and Naturalization Law, all applicants for B- 1/B-2 visas are regarded as "immigration-oriented" unless they can prove that they meet the following conditions:

(1) The purpose of going to the United States is a short-term visit, such as attending business/leisure/medical activities, and planning to stay in the United States for a limited and definite time;

(2) There are enough funds to pay all expenses during their stay in the United States;

(3) Have a residence outside the United States, have strong social and economic ties, and can guarantee to return as scheduled after the trip to the United States.

Application process

1. Fill in the online non-immigrant visa application form DS- 160 and print out the "confirmation page" with barcode. ?

DS- 160 fill in the website online.

Note: All applicants, including children, must submit the DS- 160 form online and bring a clearly printed "confirmation page" when going to the embassy or consulate for an interview. Please ensure that all information is complete and correct before submission. No changes can be made after submission. Remember the DS- 160 number to make an appointment for an interview.

2. Pay the visa application fee.

Note: After the payment is completed, print the receipt number and keep it properly. Once lost, it cannot be replaced. If you don't provide the receipt number, you will not be able to make an appointment.

3. Make an appointment for an interview.

Log in to the profile page with the voucher used when paying.

After entering the system, you can see the control panel. Click "ScheduleAppointment" on the left menu to start the appointment process.

Materials to be provided for reservation: (1) passport number; (2) The number on the payment receipt for visa application; (3) Ten (10) digit barcode number on the confirmation page of DS-160.

The next process needs to select the visa type, input personal information, add relatives, select the delivery address of documents, and confirm the payment status of visa fees. The last step is to arrange the interview time.

4. Go to the appointed place for an interview.

Go to the embassy or consulate for an interview at the appointed time. Please take with you the printed reservation form, the printed confirmation page of DS- 160, the recent photos of the last six months and all new and old passports. If any of the above materials is missing, the application will not be accepted.

Eligible applicants can apply for a test-free interview.

Note: Food and any liquids, including drinks, are not allowed to be brought into the visa office of the embassy. It is also not allowed to bring any electronic equipment, including mobile phones, so it is recommended not to bring anything except keys, wallets and visa application folders. Honesty is very important in an interview. Misleading, lying and/or submitting relevant false materials may lead to permanent refusal. ?

5. Apply for passports and visas.

If the visa is passed, send the passport and visa to the designated place selected during the appointment interview.

Required materials

Application material

1. electronic application form for non-immigrant visa (DS- 160).

2. A valid passport for traveling to the United States must be valid for at least six months beyond the scheduled stay in the United States. If the passport contains more than one person, each visa applicant needs to submit a separate application.

3. 2-inch x2-inch (5cm x 5cm) photos taken in the last six months. For a description of the photo format, please refer to the web page:

4. In addition to the above materials, an interview appointment form should also be presented.

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Other supporting documents can also be provided to the visa officer, which is one of the factors that the visa officer needs to consider in the interview.

Click the following URL to view the details of the required supporting documents:

Note: Please do not use false materials. Deception or distortion of facts may lead to permanent refusal.

Location and time of handling

Embassy address

1, US Embassy in China (Beijing)

The visa interview will be held in two places. Please check the appointment letter to confirm your interview location.

Address of the new building: No.55, Anjialou Road, Beijing, zip code: 100600.

Ritan Sub-branch: No.2 Xiushui East Street, Jianguomenwai, Beijing, zip code: 100600.

2. US Consulate General in China (Chengdu), No.4, Consulate Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, zip code: 6 1004 1.

3. US Consulate General in China (Guangzhou) Huaxia Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (near the B 1 exit of Zhujiang New Town Station of Metro Line 3 or Line 5)

8th Floor, Meilong Plaza, Nanjing West Road 1038, Shanghai, US Consulate General in China, 20041.

5. US Consulate General in China (Shenyang), No.52 Shisiwei Road, Heping District, Shenyang, zip code: 1 10003.

Time required: the average visa processing time is about 1 week, and the whole process usually takes about 3 weeks, including visa appointment time+interview +3 working days to get the visa.

charging standards

Business/tourist visa (B): 160 USD;

Student (professional) visa (M): 160 USD;

Student (academic) visa (F): 160 USD;

Temporary/seasonal workers, staff and trainees (h): USD 65,438+USD 090;

Work visa for internal staff (L): 190 USD.