- They have 50 National Parks in the US, and Yellowstone National Park is considered the first National Park.
- Many museums and culture centres.
- Has Italian-American and Mexican-American restaurants.
- It is the perfect holiday destination.
- Disneyland, Hollywood, and Casino in Las Vegas and many more entertainment places
Tourist visa for USA from India
The United States offers different non-immigrant visas forbusiness travelers, tourists, family visits, work and work dependents.
- Those planning a short visit to the US – for business or tourism – are required to get a US visitor visa.
- The US visa is applied based on the purpose of visiting.
US Visa Types
Visa Type | Purpose |
B-1 | Attending business meetings, conference |
B-2 | Tourists on vacation and for those coming to participate in contests or social events or to get medical treatment |
Transit C | Foreign nationals travelling to another destination through the US, stopping for a short time in the US while on their onward journey |
Transit C-1, D, and C-1/D | Crew members of international airlines or crew members of sea vessels travelling to the US |
H-1B and Dependents | H-1B visa is a non-immigrant work visa that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills to work in the United States for a specific period. Dependents are permitted to accompany them |
L1 and Dependents | L-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa category in the United States for intra-company transfers. It allows multinational companies to temporarily transfer certain employees from their foreign offices to work in the U.S. Dependents are permitted to accompany them |
J1 and Dependents | J-1 visa in the United States is for those who wish to participate in work-and-study-based exchange and visitor programs in the U.S. These programs are sponsored by an educational or other non-profit institution, which must be accredited through the Exchange Visitor Program designated by the U.S. State Department. Dependents are permitted to accompany them |
Requirements for US Tourist visa
The documentation required for the B2 visa includes:
- Your passport
- Proof of funds
- Letters supporting your reason for visiting the US
- Adequate insurance coverage
- Details of who you are staying with and where
- Air tickets
- Evidence that you will return to your home country
- Financial documents
- Insurance and other supporting documents
Benefits of a US Visit Visa
- Stay for up to 6 months
- Free travel throughout the USA
- Ability to bring along children and dependents
How to apply for a US Tourist Visa from India?
- Step 1:Choose the type of visa you require
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Step 3:Give your fingerprint and Photo
- Step 4:Submit all documents and DS 160 form
- Step 5:Pay the fees.
- Step 6:Schedule an appointment to submit the form.
- Step 7: Attend a US visa interview
- Step 8: You will get a US tourist visa if eligibility criteria are met.
US Visa Cost for Indian
Visa Type | Cost |
Non-immigrant visa types such as tourist, business, student, and exchange visas | US$185 (15,335 INR) |
Petition-based visas | US$205 (16,993 INR) |
The visa application fee is non-refundable and not transferable to another person.
Validity of Different Types of US Visas for Indians
The table below shows the validity of different types of US visas for Indians:
Types of US Visa | Validity |
Multiple Entry Tourist Visa | 10 years |
Multiple Entry Business Visa | 10 years |
Airport Transit Visa | 29 days |
DS 160 Form
Every visitor seeking to visit the United States on a temporary visa, including the B-1/B-2 visitor visas, must require DS-160. Each visitor, including a child, requires their own DS-160 form. Applicants under the age of 16 or younger or physically unable to fill out the DS-160 form by themselves can be helped by a third party. They must sign at the end of the form and submit the page.
Ds 160 application
Form DS-160 is also known as the Online Non-immigrant Visa Application; it is an online application form through which you can apply for temporary U.S. visas. Filling out the DS-160 form is an important part of the visa application process because it gives all the necessary information to the U.S. Department of State to determine whether the applicant is eligible for a non-immigrant visa. It is important that it is completed correctly.
How can Y-Axis help you?
Y-Axis is one of the world’s leading visa and immigration companies. Our experience and expertise in the USA immigration process make us your partner of choice for your visa application. Our teams will help you with:
- Immigration documents checklist
- Complete application processing
- Forms, documentation & application filing
- Submission of DS-160
- Suggesting the process of Paying the visa fees on the USA website (Application fee: USD 185 or as applicable).
- Booking an appointment for Interviews at the USA Consulate
- Preparing the client to face the Interview at the Consulate
- Updates & Follow-up
