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The B-2 visa allows applicants to stay in the USA for private or tourist reasons. It is particularly intended for people who, due to their nationality, cannot participate in the Visa Waiver Program (visa-free entry). The B-2 visa is often issued as combined visa B-1 / B-2. A significant advantage over visa-free entry is, among other things, the longer duration of stay of up to 180 days.
The B-2 visa is a US non-immigrant visa for people who wish to travel to the USA as visitors, vacationers or tourists for a limited period of time. It is officially referred to as a "B-2 Temporary Visitor for Pleasure".
Tourist or private purposes include, in particular, vacation stays, visits to family and friends, medical treatment, participation in social, religious and sporting events
A B-2 visa is required for
In order to obtain a B-2 visa, several conditions must be met:
Temporary stay
Applicants must credibly demonstrate that they are only staying in the USA temporarily and have no intention of staying permanently.Private travel purpose
The B-2 visa allows travel to the U.S. for tourism reasons such as vacation, medical treatment, social activities or leisure. The travel plans and activities must be clear and comprehensible. Employment, school attendance or similar activities are not permitted.Permanent residence outside the USA
Applicants must prove that they will maintain their residence outside the USA, i.e. that they will continue to have their center of life outside the United States.Intention to return and ties to the home country
It must be proven that the applicants have a firm intention to return and have strong ties to their home country, such as an existing employment relationship, property or close family and social ties. This serves to ensure that they will leave the USA again after their stay.Sufficient financial resources
Applicants must prove that they have sufficient financial means to independently finance their entire stay in the USA without having to rely on illegal work or social welfare. This can be proven by proof of salary, bank statements or similar documents.
Please note that booking the US visa services offered in this store online does not mean that you will receive a visa immediately. It merely enables faster processing and booking of our services. The timing of the visa application process is influenced by the following factors:
With a B-2 visa, foreign nationals may officially stay in the USA for up to 180 days per entry. This length of stay does not apply per year, but per entry.
In practice, this means that you can stay in the USA for up to six months. However, the exact duration is determined individually by the US border officials on each entry and noted in the electronic I-94 document or on the entry stamp in the passport.
Travelers to the USA must leave the country no later than the departure date noted in the electronic I-94 in order to avoid the risk of an illegal stay (overstay).
You will receive a new residence status each time you enter the country. As long as the B-2 visa is valid, you can use it to request entry at the border.
As a rule, the B-2 visa is issued for ten years, but can also be limited to shorter periods, depending on the nationality of the applicant.
The expiry date is stated on the visa in the passport. After this date has expired, the visa can be reapplied for if necessary.
Visas for the USA are valid from the date of issue by the US consulate or the US embassy. The period of validity begins on the date of issue and ends on the expiration date. The visa can be used during this period.
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