North AmericaVisa RequiredUpdated 2026-10-22

United States Visa

B1/B2 Visitor Visa

Key Facts

Fee

from ¥2,140

Processing

1–4 months for interview + 3–10 working days after

Validity

up to 10 years

Stay

up to 6 months per entry (CBP decides)

Entries

Multiple entry

United States Visa Documents · At a GlanceChecklist

Bottom line: for a United States visa the core is passport + photo + application form + financial proof + employment/identity proof — the rest is situational.

① PassportValid 6+ months, ≥2 blank pages

② Passport photo ×2Taken within 6 months, 35×45mm

③ Application formComplete online, print & sign

④ ID / household registerBoth sides + full copy

⑤ Financial proof6-month bank statements, ≥RMB 30–50k balance

⑥ Employment/identity proofEmployment certificate + business licence

By your status

Employed: + business licence, 6-month salary statements

Freelancer: + asset proof, income source statement

Student: + enrolment certificate, birth certificate (minors)

Retired: + pension certificate, pension statements

Itinerary & insurance (most countries)

Round-trip flight reservation (refundable), hotel booking covering the whole trip, detailed itinerary, and travel insurance (mandatory in some countries, ≥€30,000 cover).

United States specific notes

📋 Apply in advance: don't book non-refundable flights/hotels before approval.
In-person interview required (DS-160 + appointment); generally no strict consular district.

The above is a general framework (updated 2026-10-22). Requirements change yearly — for exact balance amounts, which documents need translation/notarisation, and current policy, ask an advisor for the exact list

Key Documents

Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
Recent passport photo meeting consulate specs
Bank statements showing stable income (6 months)
Employment certificate / student or retirement proof
Round-trip flight + hotel booking / itinerary

Important Notes

In-person interview at the embassy/consulate is required.
Final approval rests with the destination country's consulate.

Final visa approval is decided by United States's consulate. Information is for reference and should be confirmed against the current official requirements before applying.