How do people apply for a visa when they want to travel to another country abroad? They hold a Chinese passport

If you have a local work visa, study visa, residence or other non-tourist/short-term business status, you can usually apply for a tourist visa through the local consulate of the destination country

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1. Purpose/Eligibility

The B-2 visa is issued to applicants who come to another country for short-term tourism activities. Activities include: sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends, seeking medical treatment, participating in social activities and non-professional meetings, attending special ceremonies, weddings or university graduation ceremonies, etc.

2. Limitations

The holder of this visa is not allowed to be employed or work in another country, nor can he study or go to school in this country.

3. Applying for the Visa

Required materials:

Visa application fee: 830 yuan

Application form : OF-156 non-immigrant visa application form

Photo: 1.5×1.5 inch front-face bareheaded photo

Passport: valid for more than 6 months

Sent from another Corresponding documents from the country: Invitation letter from the inviting party of this country 4. Supporting Documents

The key points of the applicant’s supporting documents should include:

Details of the trip to another country The purpose and reason prove that this trip is only for a short stay.

Proof that you will leave another country and return to the foreign country before you return will not give up your right of residence and foundation in your own country.

Have sufficient funds to cover and maintain the expenses required during the stay in another country.

Inviting party from another country:

An invitation letter from a relative or friend in another country, stating the name of the invitee, the relationship with the invitee, and the visit to the United States. Purpose, length of stay, and who will provide the expenses, etc. Currently, the US inviter’s identity certificate in another country must be provided, such as a copy of the green card, proof of identity in another country issued by the Immigration Bureau or a copy of the I-94 card. wait.

Or a letter proving participation in a tour group or conference, and travel itinerary: should include date, flight, port of entry and departure, city and content visited, hotel address, etc.

Documents proving the source of the expense, such as a tax return or financial guarantee (Form I-134) issued by a relative or friend in another country, bank deposit certificate, employment certificate, income certificate, asset or real estate certificate, etc. .

Invited party:

Documents proving the source of the expenses. If the expenses are guaranteed by the applicant himself or his family, a certificate should be issued stating that the applicant has sufficient funds to maintain another Living expenses required during the stay in the country, such as: travellers’ checks, bank deposits, etc.

Documents proving the applicant’s personal status, such as: company leave letter, foreign visa and entry-exit records, old passport that has been abroad, personal salary or income certificate, employment certificate and length of employment , professional license certificates and academic certificates, marriage certificates and family photos, personal bank deposits and asset certificates, credit cards, car owner certificates, securities and real estate certificates, etc.

5. Dependent Visa (Dependent Visa)

If you have dependents accompanying you to another country, you can apply for a tourist B-2 visa. But each person needs to apply for a visa separately.

6. Where to Apply for a Visa

The application should be made to the consulate of another country in the consular district where the applicant lives.

7. Issuance Times

Those who are usually approved can collect their visas and passports on the same day or in the afternoon of the next day.

8. Visa Expiration Date

Usually a one-time entry visa is valid for 3 months, and you can enter another country once within these 3 months.

9. Initial Stay

Those holding a B-2 tourist visa can obtain a stay period of 3 to 6 months upon entry. Under normal circumstances, the immigration officer will give you a 6-month stay.

10. Port of Entry

When entering the country, the immigration officer will stamp the "Date of Entry" on your I-94 Entry and Exit Record Card, as well as the In the "Admitted Until" section, write your latest "departure date" in another country, and indicate your "identity code" (B-2) travel status in the other country after entry.

Documents required for entry:

· Documents: Passport, B-tourist visa from another country

· Form: I-94 Entry and Exit Record Card, Customs Declaration form

· Corresponding documents: invitation letter from relatives and friends in another country or travel itinerary, as well as relevant documents when applying for a visa

· Supporting materials: return or departure air ticket

11. Where to Apply for an Extension

You can apply for an extension to the nearest local immigration branch. Application form: I-539 Extension Application Form

12. Application for Extension of Stay

If the B-2 visa holder cannot complete the purpose of visiting another country on time If you need to extend your stay, you should submit an extension application to the Immigration Bureau at least 30-45 days before the date on the I-94 entry and exit record card expires. Normally, each extension application for a B-2 business visa cannot exceed 6 months. If necessary, the B-2 business visa can only stay for a maximum period of one year.

Documents required for extension application:

·Extension application fee: US$120

·Application form: I-539 Application for Extension/Conversion of Nonimmigrant Status< /p>

· Entry and exit record card: original I-94 card

· Company letter from relatives and friends in another country: explaining the reason for the applicant’s extension of stay

· Economic Proof: There are sufficient funds to support living expenses during the extended stay. For example: Bank certification letter or financial guarantee letter (Form I-134)

· Proof of departure arrangements: For example: return or departure air tickets (Copy can be submitted, original ticket is not required)