A U.S. tourist visa lasts for ten years?

A U.S. tourist visa is not issued for ten years, but can be issued for up to ten years.

Since November 12, 2014, the U.S. B visa can be valid for up to 10 years. Not all applicants can obtain a 10-year visa, which is determined by the visa officer.

The general preparation materials required for a U.S. tourist visa are as follows:

1. Passport

1. Original passport valid for at least six months when leaving the United States, with at least one blank page left;

2. Copy of passport first page;

3. Please sign (Chinese name) on the last page of your passport;

4. Those holding a renewed passport must also provide all original copies of their old passports.

2. Photos

Two color bareheaded photos of 51X51 mm taken within 6 months (the background must be white and the ears exposed). If there is no condition to take photos locally, you can go to a photo studio near the embassy the day before the interview.

3. Business cards

2 personal business cards

4. Family certificate required for US visa

1. Copy of ID card (the front and back sides of the ID card are required to be copied on the same side of A4 paper);

2. Original and photocopy of the household registration booklet for the whole family (the copy includes the homepage booklet home page, household homepage, personal page, and spouse page);

3. Original marriage certificate (if the certificate is lost, please provide a certificate of loss issued by the Civil Affairs Bureau), one copy, and family photos;

4. The applicant's resume should be made in two copies, one in Chinese and English.

5. Proof of assets required for US visa

1. (Original copies of any of the following methods, with a total balance of at least 100,000 yuan)

① Original bank passbook (with normal deposit and withdrawal records);

② Fixed-term bank deposit certificate Originals (please note that large deposits must be made at least 3 months ago);

③Originals of bank savings cards and credit cards (recommendation: bring along the 3-6 months old copy printed and stamped by the bank) journal);

④ Stock delivery receipts, securities, salary income slips; you do not need to submit

⑤ The original property certificate of yourself or your spouse or other immediate family members, the driving license of your car Original ID card (blueprint) (please submit if available, no need to submit if not);

⑥ Copy of any other materials proving the applicant’s financial resources (the front and back of the ID card are required to be copied on the same A4 paper) on the surface).

2. The original "certificate of deposit" of not less than fifty thousand (50,000 yuan). The "certificate of deposit" must be in the bank's standard format, with a correct English translation, and cannot be handwritten.

6. Business License

Applicants whose unit is an enterprise should provide a clear copy of the business license, copied on A4 paper, with annual inspection records, and be included in the copy Stamped with the official seal of the unit.

7. Organization Code Certificate

Applicants whose unit is a public institution should provide a clear copy of the organization code certificate on A4 paper, with annual inspection records, and The copy shall be stamped with the official seal of the unit.

8. Proof of employment

1. There are two copies of the employment certificate, one in Chinese and one in English. The employment certificate and income certificate must be issued on the same letterhead;

2. The employment certificate must be printed on the company's official letterhead paper and stamped with the company's red seal;

3. The proof of employment must include: name of the unit, personal position and income, travel time, position of person in charge, signature, telephone number, fax, and the unit’s business license/enterprise organization code number. And it is necessary to indicate that the sponsor applicant will return to the country on time;

4. Each person must provide an original copy of the guarantee during the interview.

9. Air ticket and hotel orders

1. One ticket order

2. One copy of the hotel order

10. Dispatch letter

Two copies of the company’s dispatch letter printed on the company’s letterhead paper, one in Chinese and one in English.

11. Itinerary

An itinerary for the business inspection period, one in Chinese and one in English, should be as detailed as possible.

12. Complete the DS-160 electronic form

Fill in the complete 160 form online and print and sign.

13. Payment slip at China CITIC Bank: US$160.

14. Others (optional)

1. Current company color brochure.

2. If your document is lost, please provide a certificate of loss issued by the Civil Affairs Bureau.

15. Records of traveling abroad (optional)

Several commemorative photos taken abroad with local landmark buildings in the background. The original old passport with previous travel records (if any). Note: If the old passport cannot be found or it is a public passport (which cannot be provided during the interview), a copy of the previous visa page is also acceptable.

If none of the above are available, please be sure to find a commemorative photo of yourself taken abroad with the local landmark building in the background to prove that you have been abroad.

If the applicant has visited the United States, please provide relevant documents to prove it.

16. Original academic certificates required for US visa. (Optional)

Note: Young and unmarried people, please try to bring it with you during the interview.

Original certificate of professional title. (If any)

Original copy of honorary qualification certificate. (If any)

Original professional qualification certificate (for example: teachers, lawyers, doctors, nurses, accountants, architects, engineers and other professional civil servants please provide the original valid certificate).