How many days in advance do I need to apply for a tourist visa to the United States? How long is the validity period?

It is best to apply for a visa to travel to the United States one month in advance. After application, the length of stay in the United States is three to six months.

Steps for U.S. tourist visa:

Step one: Take your passport to CITIC Bank to pay the U.S. visa fee of 896 yuan, and buy a phone card.

Step 2: Make an appointment for an interview at the U.S. Consulate by phone. You need to provide passport information, ID card information and the number of the CITIC Bank payment voucher.

Step 3: Take a photo, a 2-inch*2-inch photo. An electronic version is required for online submission. One photo can be used on the day of the interview.

Step 4: Submit the DS-160 form online.

Step 5: Interview at the US Consulate.

The U.S. tourist visa is valid for one year for multiple trips, and the duration of stay in the U.S. is generally 3-6 months from customs.