Applying for Tourist Visa USA in 2025 which is an online process falls under B1/B2 Category, here is how you can apply it online.
There are multiple changes has been made after 31st March, 2025 and the process to get tourist Visa is getting more strict, If you are applying for B1/B2 tourist visa and need assistance than this blog will help you to know more about the VISA, Visa Category, Step to apply online, Payment of Visa Fees and Interview.
Bonus Read: Step By Step Guide for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants in 2025
It is not that difficult to file your visa application online, here I am guiding you through the process to get your USA tourist Visa without any problems just follow the simple steps and you are done.
( This entire process is explained for the Indian citizen applying from India all the links provided is for USA embassy India, though the process is same for everyone)
What is Visa?
Visa is a permission given by the respective embassy/consulate to visit the their country for a time period, it defines the purpose of your visit and allow the foreign nationals to stay abroad for a time period there is vide categories of visa available.
USA Visa Categories for Non-immigrants?
Whenever you are traveling you must have noticed various other categories of visas one must be clear when applying for the same and the purpose of travel, A Visa can be classified into various categories like tourist, medical, study, Work, transit/Crew Visa, and many others.
To know about the various Visa categories you can visit the official US travel docs Visa Types for Non Immigrant Visa.
There are vide varieties available from student to tourist and then to work visa and many others in this blog we will guide you about the most common tourist visa and will help you with the entire process and steps that will help you applying for the tourist and which will save your time.
Documents required for filing the USA Tourist Visa?
- Passport
- Complete Information about the VISA types.
- sponsor details if any / Immediate relative in US (Optional)
- your travel plans that include air travel, hotel booking (Optional).
How to apply for USA Tourist Visa from India?
To apply for a USA tourist visa you must visit the official website select the location or the country from where you are applying and you will be redirected to the Apply for a U.S. Visa from India for more clarification the entire process is explained in steps the USA Visa online Application blog must read before applying.
The application is divided into easy steps first your visa type, Complete DS-160 online application, pay your visa fee, and schedule your visa appointment online.
- Choose a Visa Category Immigrant/Non-Immigrant for tourists select Non-Immigrant.
- Here you will find the complete process how to apply follow the same on their official website for more information on tourist visas https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/business-visa follow the link.
- Click on Visa login Sign Up and create your profile keep your passport handy you have to enter all the information.
- Meanwhile, you can generate and as per new rules it must need to be completed and submitted the DS-160 Number that will be required and the same will be linked with your profile for which you can visit https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ all the forms need to filled with all the required information here you can review it before final submission.
- Download the DS-160 confirmation page which is required for the interview.
- Update the information in the profile section select the Visa category and proceed and generate the fee you can pay online or visit the nearest Axis Bank along with the receipt after payment a reference number will be provided, the fee can be updated with in 4 hours to a business day after which you can proceed and take both the appointment as per your convenience OFC and Consular Interview.
- You can download the appointment confirmation page and the DS-160 confirmation page which is required for the VAC /OFC Interview.
Documents required for Visa application / OFC Appointment?
- Passport (validity at least six months)
- DS 160 Confirmation Page.
- Appointment Confirmation page.
For Drop box cases 02 photographs will be required along with the passport copies.
Documents to carry for USA Consular appointment?
- Passport
- DS 160 Confirmation Page.
- Appointment Confirmation Page.
- NOC (No Objection Certificate)
- Sponsor papers (Optional)
- Your personal documents include certificate , travel itinerary if any, air ticket bank statement and others.
Frequently asked Questions?
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How long does it takes to get a Visa once approved?
Once approved it hardly takes 3-4 working days after that you can track and collect it from the VAC application Centre.
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Is there any way we can track our visa application or know the status of our application?
Yes, you can visit Track My Passport where you will get the status update instantly and once it is ready for pickup you will receive an email and SMS of your application.
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What are the times to collect the passport once it is ready for pick up?
You can check the Hours of Operations and the status once it is dispatched you can collect it anytime between 10:00 am and 04:00 Pm from Monday to Friday and on Sunday the timings will be 01:00 Pm till 05:00 Pm.
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When you are re-applying for B1/B2 do we need to fill fresh application?
Yes, you have to log in to your existing profile generate the fee receipt make the payment and book your appointment, for DS-160 retrieve the old one once you log in it will ask you to start a New application and download the confirmation start with the new all your existing information will automatically come on new form t https://ceac.state.gov/genniv .
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Do we need to carry DS-160 Application forms for the Interview?
No, the DS-160 application is for your reference it is not required the only thing you need to carry is an appointment confirmation, DS-160 Confirmation, and Passport with you along with Fee receipt in original.
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Is there any way to get a refund of your Fees paid?
No, fees paid are not refundable and non transferable only re-schedule your appointment for which maximum 2 attempts are provided.
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Where are the Visa Application Centre located in India?
In India the VAC Centers are located in Five different cities including Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad you can visit the official website for more.
