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How Long Can You Stay on Visit Visa in the US

  • November 24, 2021
  • Mani Karthik

This article was last updated and fact checked on December 11, 2022 by Mani Karthik.

Wondering how long can you stay in the US on a visit visa? Here is the answer.

Visiting relatives in the US? Looking to travel for business or pleasure? The US B2 visa is excellent for short-term non-business trips to the US.

In the US, B1Visa holders may do the following:

Vacation in the nation
Explore the country’s cities.
Visit their loved ones
Participate in group social events
Visit for medical care
Sports or music events
Enroll in short-term courses

How long can you stay on visit visa

The US visit visa is ideal for short-term travelers. It is usually valid for 6 months. It may be given as a multiple entry visa for up to ten years.

When applying for B1/B2 visa, you should note the following guidelines:

  • You must convince US consular authorities at a US Embassy/Consulate that they are not visiting the nation to immigrate.
  • You must prove that you will certainly come back home.
  • You must schedule your biometric (finger scan) and visa interview.
  • Children under 14 and those over 80 do not need to go to the Consulate/Embassy for an interview and may submit their documentation online.
  • Those renewing their US Visit Visa may do so by making an appointment at a visa application centre and presenting their documentation in person.
  • The visa is usually completed in 2-3 days and your passport may be picked up or couriered to you.

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When traveling to USA, travel insurance is much recommended.

Two great plans are, Atlas America and Safe Travels USA.

However there are other choices like these, as well.

How long is a US Tourist Visa valid for?

A non-immigrant US Tourist Visa (B-1/B-2) There are no restrictions on how many times you may enter the US. The Customs and Border Protection officer records the maximum stay of 6 months. This is on the Visa holder’s Form I-94.

The validity term defines when the Visa may be used to enter the US. The term of stay indicates how long a person may stay in the US following each entrance.

Here are the best health insurance for people visiting the USA.

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Having lived in 3+ countries, worked for companies small and big in the USA, Middle East & India, I have a lot of experience to share about international travel, immigration and living as an NRI in the US.

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