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United States visa and entry requirements

Check the visa and entry requirements for United States based on your passport and trip, then continue to the correct official route.

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Select your passport country to see the visa and entry requirements that may apply for United States.

Know what you need

Check visa and entry requirements based on your passport and destination.

Official requirements, simplified

Clear guidance based on current government sources.

Official application routes

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Ready-to-apply checklist

Know what information and documents to prepare before you start.

Plan your trip with clear, practical guidance at every step.

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Visas, ETAs and arrival cards for destinations worldwide.

The United States has separate routes for visa-exempt and visa-required travellers. Eligible Visa Waiver Program travellers use ESTA for short tourism, business, or transit visits, while visa-required travellers typically need a B1/B2 visitor visa before travel.

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Visa Waiver Program travellers generally need an approved ESTA for tourism, business or transit visits of up to 90 days. Other travellers may need a B1/B2 or another U.S. visa. Check your passport and trip details before you apply.

Who needs a visa or travel document?

Visa, travel-authorisation and declaration requirements for United States depend on passport, purpose, route and intended stay. Check the official source linked with the relevant option for the current rule that applies to you.

The traveller must hold the visa, authorisation or exemption required for the journey before departure.

For work, study, residence or other travel purposes, check the relevant government requirements separately.

Other visa and entry options

Other options may apply depending on your passport, travel purpose and intended stay:

FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (PASS): Certain eligible 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders may receive priority scheduling for a visitor-visa appointment. FIFA PASS is not a separate visa and does not guarantee visa issuance.

United States visa and entry options

Compare the documents that may apply to your trip, including who they are for, permitted stays and processing guidance.

Electronic travel authorisation

United States ESTA

Eligible Visa Waiver Program passport holders travelling for tourism, permitted business or transit for 90 days or less.

Allows

Travel under the Visa Waiver Program to seek admission for tourism, permitted business or transit; it does not guarantee entry.

Validity

Generally two years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.

Entries

Multiple journeys while valid

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per admission under the Visa Waiver Program; this period generally cannot be extended.

Official processing guidance

CBP recommends applying when travel is booked; travel authorisation must be approved before travel.

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Nonimmigrant visitor visa

U.S. B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa

Travellers who need a visa for a temporary business, tourism, family, medical or combined visitor trip.

Allows

Temporary activities permitted under the B-1, B-2 or combined B-1/B-2 category; it does not authorise ordinary employment in the United States.

Validity

Validity and number of entries depend on nationality, reciprocity and the visa issued.

Entries

As stated on the issued visa.

Maximum stay

The visa does not set the period of stay. U.S. Customs and Border Protection determines admission and the authorised stay at entry.

Official processing guidance

Interview wait and processing times vary by embassy or consulate; apply early and check the official location-specific wait-time service.

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What to prepare

Have these details and documents ready before you apply. Additional documents may be requested depending on your passport, travel purpose or application.

The passport that will be used for travel

Current contact, itinerary and accommodation information

A compliant photograph where the application requests one

Purpose-specific evidence requested by the issuing authority

Processing times

Processing times vary by document and authority. Use the official guidance shown with the relevant option and apply early enough for government review.

Plan around official processing times

Government processing times can vary. Apply early and use the guidance shown for the document you need.

Continue to the official application

Visa, travel-authorisation and entry decisions are made by the relevant government and border authorities.

Your application checklist

Confirm the right route, prepare your details and documents, then continue to the official application when you are ready.

1

Check your requirements

Start with your passport country and destination to see the relevant travel document route.

2

Complete the online form

Use the official United States application or declaration service linked from the relevant route.

3

Upload required documents

Provide only the passport, photograph, travel and purpose-specific evidence requested by the authority.

4

Review your details

Check that your application details match your passport and travel itinerary exactly.

5

Submit your application

Submit through the official authority and retain its receipt or reference number.

6

Receive updates by email

Keep the authority's decision and any government emails accessible while travelling.

Prepare with confidence

Follow a clear route from checking requirements to preparing the details requested by the relevant authority.

Before you travel

Keep government decisions and confirmations accessible, and check the official rules again before departure.

Check that your passport validity meets the destination rules
Confirm your travel dates and accommodation details
Review the latest entry conditions before departure
Carry the approved document if required, digitally or printed
Keep government emails and status updates accessible while travelling
Requirements can change before departure

United States travel document questions

Answers to common questions about United States visas and entry requirements.

ESTA is travel authorisation for eligible Visa Waiver Program travellers making a visit of 90 days or less. B-1/B-2 is a visitor visa for travellers who need or choose the visa route and follows the Department of State application process.

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