U.S. ESTA
From$129.99
- 2 years validity
- Stay up to 90 days per entry
- Multiple entry
- As fast as 1 hour
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United States visa requirements
Whether you need an entry visa for the United States depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries typically enter on a U.S. ESTA for short visits, while those who are not visa-exempt or who want to stay longer generally need a B1/B2 Visitor Visa. Those are the two U.S. visa types most short-stay visitors ever need; the other categories of U.S. visa, such as the student, exchange and work categories, are applied for directly at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
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General United States travel visa requirements are:
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- Valid passport (with enough validity for your entire stay)
- Valid email address
- Recent passport-style photo (meeting U.S. visa standards)
- Proof of sufficient funds for your trip
- Proof of ties to your home country (employment, studies, property, or family)
- Travel and accommodation details
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What each document covers, who it suits, and how it is issued.
U.S. ESTATravel authorisation
All visa-exempt travelers must obtain a U.S. ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before entering the United States for tourism, visiting family and friends, business, transit, or medical treatment.
- Who it's for
- The ESTA is for visa-exempt travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries — such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Israel, Qatar, and many EU nations — visiting the United States for short stays.
- Permitted activities
- Tourism, visiting family and friends, business, transit, or medical treatment.
- Duration and entries
- The ESTA is multiple-entry and generally valid for two years, or until your passport expires, allowing stays of up to 90 days per visit.
- Delivery format
- The authorization is digitally linked to your passport number. Once approved, you receive an email confirmation — there is no label or stamp in your passport.
- Validity
- 2 years
- Length of stay
- 90 days per entry
- Entry
- Multiple entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 1 hour
U.S. B1/B2 VisaVisa
The U.S. B1/B2 Visa is a non-immigrant visa for travelers who are not eligible for the ESTA or who wish to stay longer than 90 days. It is required for entering the United States for tourism, business meetings, visiting family, or medical treatment. The application process involves an in-person interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
- Who it's for
- Travelers who are not eligible for the ESTA, or who wish to stay longer than 90 days, whether for tourism, business meetings, visiting family, or medical treatment.
- Permitted activities
- The B1 covers business purposes such as negotiating contracts and attending conferences, while the B2 covers tourism, pleasure, and medical treatment. Most applicants receive a combined B1/B2 visa allowing both.
- Duration and entries
- The visa can be valid for up to 10 years and is multiple-entry, with a stay of up to 6 months (180 days) typically granted per entry.
- Application process
- The process involves completing the DS-160 form and attending an in-person interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
- Delivery format
- The B1/B2 is a physical visa sticker placed in your passport. After a successful interview, the embassy prints the visa and either returns your passport through its designated courier service or asks you to collect it in person, depending on the post.
- Validity
- 10 years
- Length of stay
- 6 months per entry
- Entry
- Multiple entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 30 days
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U.S. B1/B2 Visa
From$384.99
- 10 years validity
- Stay up to 6 months per entry
- Multiple entry
- As fast as 30 days
Our United States visa application process
Complete your online application
Answer a few simple questions and find out whether you need the U.S. ESTA or the B1/B2 Visa. Then upload your documents and pay securely. You can save your progress and come back anytime, and we'll guide you through any unclear steps.
We review and submit your application
Our experts check your application for the errors that cause government rejections, fix them with you, then submit it directly to the U.S. government on your behalf. If you are applying for the B1/B2 Visa, we also book your visa interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Receive your U.S. travel document
If you applied for the ESTA, your approval arrives by email and is linked digitally to your passport, so there is nothing to collect. If you applied for the B1/B2 Visa, the visa is affixed inside your passport after your interview, and you either collect it from the embassy or consulate or have it returned by their designated courier, depending on the post.
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I needed to obtain a visa approval quickly. Had no idea I needed one to travel to the USA, a little research later prompted me to choose this route, needed no hiccups and to resolve quickly
Only 3 stars as I didn’t know I’d have to upload photos and I was using the PC and I struggled with this. Notification about this before starting the application I could have used my phone or iPad. Response from Help Team was very effective as it was from human beings and not a ‘bot’. ESTA was received in about 3 hours and not 24 as expected.
After trying to log in for 60 minutes we got through and only took us 5 min to complete
Fast, easy, and reliable service. That was my first application for a USA visa. I was sure it would not go smoothly, but I am surprised and grateful.
It was easy to use and understand. Also received the ESTA in such a short time after I completed it.
The service was a spot on, helpful, fast just as promised. Just when you needed the most help in an urgent time and bang on, with the time given and received it just as promised. Thank you so very much.
easy and straightforward choosing country code was very time consuming set the same country code of the passport as default
It was very positive and easy to apply form with important checks required for Visa. Thank you for your service!
The whole procedure was very quick and efficient. The assistance I received was excellent: professional, kind, helpful and very responsive throughout the entire process. I truly appreciated the courtesy and competence of the staff. A very positive experience, and I would definitely recommend their service.
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United States visa FAQs
What travelers commonly ask about United States visas.
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What is a U.S. visa?
A U.S. visa is an entry document issued by a U.S. Embassy or Consulate that lets you travel to a U.S. port of entry and request admission. It does not guarantee entry on its own: the officer at the border decides how long you may stay, and whether to admit you at all. Visa-exempt travelers do not need one and use a U.S. ESTA instead, which is an electronic travel authorization rather than a visa.
What are the different types of U.S. visas?
U.S. visas fall into two broad categories: non-immigrant visas for temporary stays and immigrant visas for people moving permanently. Most travelers only deal with the non-immigrant side, which is split by purpose, with the B1/B2 visitor visa for tourism and business alongside separate student, exchange and work categories. iVisa covers the short-visit lane: the B1/B2 visitor visa, and the U.S. ESTA travel authorization for travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries. The other categories are applied for directly at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
How do I get a United States travel visa?
Start by checking which document your nationality actually needs. If you hold a passport from a Visa Waiver Program country and are staying under 90 days, you apply online for a U.S. ESTA. If you are not visa-exempt, or you want to stay longer, you complete the DS-160 form and attend an interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for a B1/B2 visa. iVisa confirms which one applies to you, then prepares, reviews and files it.
Do I need a U.S. ESTA or visa to travel to the United States?
Citizens from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries — such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Israel, Qatar, and many EU nations — require a U.S. ESTA for short visits. Longer stays or non-VWP citizens need a U.S. B1/B2 visa instead.
What is the difference between B1 and B2?
The B1 visa is for business purposes (negotiating contracts, attending conferences), while the B2 visa is for tourism, pleasure, or medical treatment. Most applicants receive a combined B1/B2 visa, which allows you to engage in both types of activities during your visit.
How long can I stay in the United States with an ESTA?
You can stay for up to 90 days per visit. The ESTA itself is generally valid for two years, or until your passport expires.
How will I receive my U.S. travel document?
The ESTA is digitally linked to your passport number, so once approved you simply receive an email confirmation. The B1/B2 visa is a physical sticker placed in your passport — after a successful interview, the U.S. Embassy keeps your passport for a few business days to print the visa, then either returns it through their designated courier service or asks you to collect it in person, depending on the post.
Do children or minors need their own U.S. travel document?
Yes. Every traveler, including infants and children, must have their own individual ESTA or visa. For children under 14 applying for a B1/B2, the in-person interview is often waived, but a full DS-160 application and the associated fees are still required.
What happens if my United States visa application is denied?
If your ESTA is denied, you must apply for a B1/B2 Visitor Visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If a B1/B2 application is denied, you will receive a letter citing the reason (the most common is 'lack of ties' under Section 214(b)).
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