Temporary Visitor for Business or Pleasure

What is a B-1/B-2 visa?

A B-1/B-2 visa is the most commonly sought nonimmigrant visa. It is for people who wish to visit the United States temporarily for business or pleasure. Some of the activities permissible on a B-1/B-2 visa are:

• Going on vacation
• Visiting family members
• Attending business meetings
• Participating in work-related training
• Receiving medical treatment
• Undertaking independent research
• Performing missionary work

For a more complete explanation of these and other permissible B-1/B-2 activities, please see 9 FAM 41.31. (PDF 65.2kb) 

How do I apply for a B-1/B-2 visa?

Please see our How to Apply for a Visa page.

Which documents are required to apply a B-1/B-2 visa?

Please see our Documents Required for Visa Application page.