What is a U.S. Visa?

A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to travel to the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa. Visas are placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship.

Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. The visa section of the website contains information on U.S. visas for foreign citizens seeking to travel to the United States.

There are more than 20 nonimmigrant visa types for people traveling to the United States temporarily. The type of Visa you need is determined by the purpose of your intended travel. Click here for an overview of visa types. 

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