{"id":8748,"date":"2025-12-27T22:22:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T16:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=8748"},"modified":"2025-12-30T12:18:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T06:48:37","slug":"b2-visa-for-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/27\/b2-visa-for-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"B2 visa for USA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Planning a trip to the USA for tourism? If yes, the USA B2 visa is for you. Indians need USA B2 visa for tourism and family visits. This blog will cover process to get B2 visa for USA, its requirements and fees from India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want assistance for the USA B2 visa application, Itzeazy is there to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e77f6a2282a\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e77f6a2282a\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e77f6a2282a\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/27\/b2-visa-for-usa\/#What_is_B2_Visa_for_USA\" title=\"What is B2 Visa for USA\">What is B2 Visa for USA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/27\/b2-visa-for-usa\/#Validity_of_USA_B2_visa\" title=\"Validity of USA B2 visa\">Validity of USA B2 visa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/27\/b2-visa-for-usa\/#B2_visa_USA_requirements\" title=\"B2 visa USA requirements\">B2 visa USA requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/27\/b2-visa-for-usa\/#Photo_Requirements_for_US_Visa\" title=\"Photo Requirements for US Visa\">Photo Requirements for US Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/27\/b2-visa-for-usa\/#B2_visa_cost_from_India\" title=\"B2 visa cost from India\">B2 visa cost from India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/27\/b2-visa-for-usa\/#How_to_get_B2_visa_for_the_USA\" title=\"How to get B2 visa for the USA\">How to get B2 visa for the USA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/27\/b2-visa-for-usa\/#B2_visa_processing_time\" title=\"B2 visa processing time\">B2 visa processing time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/27\/b2-visa-for-usa\/#FAQ%E2%80%99S\" title=\"FAQ&#8217;S\">FAQ&#8217;S<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/27\/b2-visa-for-usa\/#Why_to_Choose_Itzeazy\" title=\"Why to Choose Itzeazy\">Why to Choose Itzeazy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_B2_Visa_for_USA\"><\/span>What is B2 Visa for USA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A B2 USA visa is a non-immigrant temporary visa that allows Indians to visit the USA mainly for tourism purposes. This visa allows stays up to 6 months during each visit. You can get a B2 visa for the following purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tourism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friends or relatives visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in social events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in musical and sports contests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a short course of study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_of_USA_B2_visa\"><\/span>Validity of USA B2 visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Visa Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Stay Period<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Validity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tourist (B-2)<\/td><td>6 months<\/td><td>10 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The final decision on the stay period depends on the embassy of the USA in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B2_visa_USA_requirements\"><\/span>B2 visa USA requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents required for a USA B2 Visa are :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Original passport with minimum 6 months validity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DS-160 form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent color photograph of size 51 x 51 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police clearance certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of the application fee receipt for the USA Visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of returning (flight ticket)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Requirements_for_US_Visa\"><\/span>Photo Requirements for US Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Digital photo of size 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide one copy of a colored photo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acceptable pixels: Minimum -600 x 600 and Maximum &#8211; 1200 \u00d7 1200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The photo image must be in JPEG file format, and the size \u2264 240 kB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the face covers 70-80% of the frame<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taken within the last 6 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a white or light colored background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a neutral expression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid wearing glasses except for medical reasons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headgear is not allowed, except for religious reasons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your clothing doesn\u2019t match the background<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B2_visa_cost_from_India\"><\/span>B2 visa cost from India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indians need to pay USA B2 visa application fee before attending the interview. After making payment you get the option to book appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Visa Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fee<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tourist (B-2)<\/td><td>185 USD<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_B2_visa_for_the_USA\"><\/span>How to get B2 visa for the USA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the steps for US B2 visa :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the official portal of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ceac.state.gov\/genniv\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ceac.state.gov\/genniv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA visa application<\/a> center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the DS-160 nonimmigrant visa\u00a0form <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print the online filled form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay visa application fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book an appointment for interview at the US embassy or consulate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend the visa interview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get your USA B2 Visa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B2_visa_processing_time\"><\/span>B2 visa processing time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The B2 visa processing time varies from a few weeks to a few months. It takes typically 30-45 days to get USA B2 visa in India. You should apply at least 2-3 months before intended travel date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can track your&nbsp;B2 USA visa status&nbsp;on the official visa website using the application ID and passport number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After B2 visa approval, you can choose the option to either pick up your passport in person or get it by courier.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/01\/14\/us-visa-fees\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16016\">US Visa Fees for Indian 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/08\/03\/l1-visa-for-usa-from-india\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8538\">Applying for  L1 Visa for the USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/08\/19\/dependent-visa-usa\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8869\">Dependent Visa USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ%E2%80%99S\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">FAQ&#8217;S<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What is the difference between a B1 and B2 Visa?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The B1 visa is for temporary business purposes, while the B2 visa is for tourism and non-business activities in the US.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What to do If previously denied with a US B-2 Visa?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>If you were previously denied a US B-2 visa, you will need to go through the entire visa application process again .<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Are Indias eligible for the US visa waiver program?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, Indians are not eligible for the US visa waiver program .<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How long is  B2 visa valid for Indians?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The USA B2 visa is 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