US Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Following is the general list of documents required for US visa for Indians.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must be original and genuine.
  • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
  • It must have minimum of two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Old Passport

  An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

  If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

  • If the traveller has an old passport, it must be submitted along with the latest passport.
  • It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

  
  

  Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Photo

  The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

  The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

  • It must have a matt finish
  • It must be provided with two colored copies
  • It must be clicked on a white background
  • It must cover the face in 70% of the frame.
  • It must be clicked on a white background.
  • It must be provided with two coloured copies.
  • It must be of dimensions 50mm x 50mm.
  • It must have a matt finish.
  • It must be a recent photograph.
  • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
  • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
  • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
  • The ears must be visible clearly.
  • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
  • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

  
  

  Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
• Passport Copy

This is a common list of documents. For specific purpose visa choose from following:

Tourist Visa

Business Visa

Study Visa

Work Visa

Dependant Visa

Visit Visa

Eligibility for getting United States Of America Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Visa Fees for United States Of America Visa: