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  1. Nonimmigrant visas used for tourism and visiting the U.SA

    Required Documents. The Interview. Processing Times & Return of Passport. Administrative Processing London. Administrative Processing Belfast. B-2 visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons traveling to United States temporarily for tourism, pleasure or visiting. The following are additional activities that can be conducted on the B-2 visa:

  2. Entry requirements

    This web page provides entry requirements for people travelling on a full 'British citizen' passport from the UK to the USA, including visa options, passport validity, COVID-19 rules and Global Entry programme. It also covers safety and security, health and insurance issues for travellers.

  3. Visitor Visa

    Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both ...

  4. Official U.S. Department of State Visa Appointment Service

    There will be no extensions of fee validity. Applicants must have scheduled an appointment or submitted an interview waiver application before September 30, 2023 to avoid paying a new fee. If you paid the MRV fee on or after October 1, 2022, you must have scheduled the appointment within one year of your MRV payment date.

  5. United States travel, holiday and visitor information

    Visit USA (UK) has a membership of approximately 200 diverse organizations including airlines, hotel groups, tour operators, transport, attractions and states and destinations. It provides information, travel offers and news tailored for travelers to the U.S. at www.visitusa.org.uk and in its annual Visit USA Travel Planner that can be accessed ...

  6. How to apply for or renew a U.S. tourist visa

    The process to renew a visitor visa is the same as getting one for the first time. Follow the process to apply for a visitor visa from the Department of State. Find the contact information for your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and contact them for visa renewal information. LAST UPDATED: December 6, 2023.

  7. DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    The DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, is for temporary travel to the United States, and for K (fiancé (e)) visas. Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website via the Internet. Consular Officers use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal ...

  8. B2 Visa Requirements

    To apply for a US Tourist visa you must go through these simple steps: Submit Form DS-160. Pay visa fees. Schedule your US Tourist Visa interview. Compile your B2 Visa document file. Attend the visa interview. Submit Form DS-160. Submit your information as well as details about your purpose of visit. You must fill in the sections for your US ...

  9. ESTA Visa: How to apply for entry to US

    If you're a citizen of one of the 40 countries which are part of the US's Visa Waver Program (the UK is, see the US Department of Homeland Security's website for a list). If you don't have a US visitor's visa. If you won't stay in the US for longer than 90 days. If you're only travelling to the States for business or pleasure.

  10. Official ESTA Application Website, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

    You are a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country. You are currently not in possession of a visitor's visa. Your travel is for 90 days or less. You plan to travel to the United States for business or pleasure. You want to apply for a new authorization for one person or a group of applications for two or more persons.

  11. B2 Visa

    The B2 Visitor Visa allows visitors to reside temporarily in the US. At maximum, visitors can be allowed to stay for up to 180 on the B2 Visa, solely based upon the discretion of the US government. The following are the justifications for traveling on a B2 Visa: Taking a vacation or taking part in tourism activities.

  12. Visa for USA from UK

    For more information about getting a US visa insurance, visit the article. Attend the US Visa Interview in the UK. All applicants from the age of 14 to the age of 79 that apply for a USA visa from the UK, have to appear in person at the US consulate or embassy for the interview. Applicants under 14 and over 80 are eligible to apply by a courier.

  13. Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa

    You can choose to apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa if you visit the UK regularly. This visa lasts 2, 5 or 10 years. You can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit. If you're ...

  14. Visa Appointment Wait Times

    The estimated wait time to receive a nonimmigrant visa interview appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate and is based on workload and staffing and can vary from week to week. The information provided is an estimate and does not guarantee the availability of an appointment. Wait Time for Interview Waiver. Wait times for applicants eligible ...

  15. Apply for a UK visa in the USA

    Updated 24 April 2023. To apply for a UK visa in the USA you need to: apply online. pay your fee. book and attend your biometric appointment. Attend an Application Support Center ( ASC) mail your ...

  16. How to apply for a visa to come to the UK

    If you want to visit the UK. Apply for a Standard Visitor visa to visit the UK for up to 6 months. For example: for a holiday or to see family and friends. for a business trip or meeting. to do a ...

  17. Visa application fees

    Standard Visitor visa - for UK, Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey. Visa types. Visa application fee (USD) Visa application guide. Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry) 150. Visa application guide. Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years) 563.

  18. USA: apply for a UK visa

    It gives you information on: applying for your application online. paying fees. booking and attending your appointment at an application support centre (ASC) posting your application form ...

  19. UK Visas and Immigration

    UK Visas and Immigration is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the country, with a firm emphasis on national security and a culture ...

  20. Everything you need to know about the EU's new entry/exit and visa

    Although Britain is no longer a member of the EU, UK citizens are entitled to visit the bloc without a visa (up to a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period). Currently, this is policed by border ...

  21. What countries do US citizens need a travel visa for?

    Visa-free entry to many countries. The U.S. passport is tied with Canada, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland for sixth place, with citizens allowed to access 189 out of 227 destinations visa-free ...

  22. Gaza latest: Israel's use of weapons provided by US likely violated

    A report by the US government has said that Israel's use of US-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law. In the findings of a state department report - known as the ...

  23. Back to Black (2024)

    Back to Black: Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. With Marisa Abela, Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan, Lesley Manville. The life and music of Amy Winehouse, through the journey of adolescence to adulthood and the creation of one of the best-selling albums of our time.

  24. Mexico tightens travel rules on Peruvians in a show of visa diplomacy

    For critics, shutting down air travel only encourages more dangerous choices. Illegal migration by Venezuelans plummeted after Mexico imposed visa requirements in January 2022, but the lull was ...