US B1/B2 Tourist & Business Visa Document Checklist 2026
Complete DS-160 document checklist for US B1/B2 Tourist & Business Visa in 2026. Required appointment paperwork, 2x2 inch photo specs, interview documentation, and Section 214(b) proof.
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Document Checklist for US B1/B2 Tourist & Business Visa Document Checklist 2026
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1. Mandatory Appointment & Application Documents
Form DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application confirmation page with legible alpha-numeric barcode.
Official appointment letter showing both VAC (biometrics) and Consular (interview) scheduled dates.
Proof of paid Machine Readable Visa (MRV) application fee.
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended period of stay in the US (unless country is on 6-Month Club exemption).
Physical expired passports containing previous US visas or extensive global travel history.
Printed on high-quality photo paper, 2x2 inches (51x51mm), white background, zero glasses, taken within past 6 months.
2. Section 214(b) Nonimmigrant Intent & Home Ties
Letter from current employer confirming job position, duration of service, salary, and authorized leave approval for US travel.
Business ownership registration, company financial statements, and last 3 years business tax returns.
Last 3 years filed tax returns showing consistent verifiable domestic earnings.
Deeds of home/land ownership, commercial property agreements, or long-term lease investments in home country.
3. Financial Solvency & Trip Funding
Original stamped bank statements reflecting regular transactions and healthy ending balance.
Completed Form I-134 signed by US sponsor, plus sponsor's W-2, pay stubs, bank statements, and US legal status proof (US Passport/Green Card).
4. Travel Purpose & Itinerary
Cities, national parks, or landmarks you plan to visit with estimated stay dates.
Letter from US host company or organizer specifying business meetings, conference agenda, and who covers trip expenses.
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US B1/B2 Visa Document Guide 2026
The B1/B2 Nonimmigrant Visa is the primary entry document for individuals traveling to the United States for temporary business (B-1) or tourism, vacation, and medical treatment (B-2).
In 2026, most consular posts issue 10-year multiple-entry visas, allowing visits up to 6 months per entry.
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ US VISA 2026 ESSENTIALS │
├──────────────────────┬─────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Application Form │ DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application) │
│ Government Fee │ $185 USD (MRV Fee) │
│ Photo Specification │ 2 × 2 Inches (51 × 51 mm / 600 × 600 px) │
│ Biometric Center │ VAC / OFC (Fingerprints + Digital Photo) │
│ Final Decision │ Given verbally during Consular Interview │
└──────────────────────┴─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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- Zero Retouching: Red-eye reduction or skin-smoothing filters are forbidden.
- Eyeglasses: Zero tolerance for glasses.
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