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Yes, Indians need a valid visa to enter the United States for tourism purposes. There is no visa-on-arrival facility for Indian passport holders travelling to the US. Hence, you must apply for a visa before travelling, whether visiting for tourism or business purposes.
You typically need a B-2 visa for the United States. The B-2 visa is issued for tourism, visiting friends or relatives, or participation in social events or activities. However, you should note that a B-2 visa is purely for the purpose of tourism only and can not be used to engage in the following activities:
Work;
Study;
Paid performances;
Work related to press, radio, or any other information media;
The US visitor visa fees for Indians is 185 USD. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Even if your visa application is rejected, the fees will not be refunded.
After you have given both your biometrics and your visa interview and submitted your documents, typically, the USA government will take anywhere between a few days to two weeks to process your visa. On rare occasions, it may take longer.
No, you do not have to provide confirmed travel tickets when applying for a US visitor visa. In fact, the US government recommends that applicants do not purchase non-refundable tickets until they have received their US visa.
No, travel insurance is not mandatory when applying for a US tourist visa. However, it is generally advised to possess travel insurance as a protection against unforeseen medical or travel expenses.
Here’s a quick overview of what to expect when applying for a US tourist visa through Axis.
Visit Axis: Start your US tourist visa application on Atlys.
Submit documents and checkout: Upload your digital photo and passport and check out by paying the required fee.
Connect with a visa expert: Once you check out, an Atlys visa expert will contact you to help you throughout the visa application process, from completing the DS-160 form to obtaining the visa.
Express US visa appointments: The visa expert will also get an expedited slot for your visa appointment and interview.
Attend your appointment: Attend your VAC appointment on the scheduled date with the required documents (appointment confirmation page, DS-160 Confirmation page, Aadhar Card, and new and old passport).
Visit for the interview: Attend the consular interview as scheduled, where you will be required to submit all the supporting documents and answer questions asked by the visa officer.
Visa outcome: At the end of the interview, the visa officer will inform you of your visa status. If your visa application is approved, you must submit your passport and relevant documents to the consulate.
Delivery of your visa: Once your visa is processed, you must collect the visa-affixed passport from your selected pickup location. You will receive an email or SMS stating that your passport is “Ready for Pick Up.
During your VAC or biometrics appointment, you must carry the appointment confirmation page, DS-160 Confirmation page, Aadhar Card, and passport (including your old passport, if applicable).
During your US visa interview, carry the following documents: DS-160 Confirmation page, appointment confirmation page, Aadhar Card, passport (including your old passport, if applicable), fee payment receipt, proof of the trip’s purpose, proof of intent to return and proof of sufficient funds.
No, you cannot work or enrol in a degree program on a B2 visa. This visa is strictly for temporary visits for tourism, medical treatment, and other permissible activities.
Yes, you can reapply for a US visa after it is rejected. You can follow these steps:
Understand the reason: The visa decision is communicated immediately after the interview. If rejected, the consular officer will clearly provide the reason for your visa denial and might suggest further steps that you can take.
Address the reason: Whatever the reason, try fixing it by yourself or with the help of visa experts.
Reapply: If you believe your circumstances have significantly changed and you can now provide more compelling evidence, reapply.
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first-time traveller first-time traveller
They were very prompt in securing my application slot, and the coordination to get my US visa was on point,t and everything was very very smooth
Djangid_07 Jaipur, Rajasthan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
first-time traveller
Very support staff
Helped us get the US visa very quickly and simply
Imran25121995 Rajkot,Gujarat ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
occasional traveller
Axis made is smooth and streamlined and stress free for my US Visa process . Special mention to Param who timely cleared all my doubts and prepped me enough with documentation and other important stuff . Highly recommend fl!!!
Imran25121995 Rajkot,Gujarat ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
occasional traveller
Very support staff
Helped us get the US visa very quickly and simply