What is the process of applying for a tourist visa in the United States?

The visa processing process is as follows:

1, bring your passport and apply for relevant documents;

2. Fill in the visa application form;

3. If there are regulations, you need to go to the embassy for an interview;

4. Submit the visa application form and certification materials to the domestic competent authorities for examination and approval;

5, the competent department after the audit, the examination and approval opinions will be notified to the consulate;

6. If the visa is passed, the visa will be issued; If the visa is not approved, the applicant will be informed.

legal ground

Article 9 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration.

China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country. China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise. China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.

Article 18

When applying for a visa, foreigners should submit their passports or other international travel documents, as well as relevant materials on the reasons for applying, and go through relevant formalities and be interviewed according to the requirements of foreign visa authorities.