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USA Visa Documents Checklist

Documents Required for USA Tourist Visa

Complete USA Tourist Visa Document Checklist for Indian Applicants

🇺🇸 USA Tourist Visa — Document Checklist

Complete USA Visitor Visa (B1/B2) Document Checklist for Indian Applicants

Sponsored Travel Documents
📝 Sponsor Cover Letter
Letter from sponsor confirming financial support, relationship and travel purpose.
🏦 Sponsor Bank Statement
Recent bank statements showing adequate funds to support your trip.
Mandatory Documents
🛂 Original Passport
Original passport with sufficient validity and blank visa pages.
🏦 Bank Statement
Last 6 months bank statements showing financial stability and sufficient funds.
📄 Income Tax Return
Latest Income Tax Return acknowledgements and supporting documents.
📷 Photograph
Recent passport-size photograph meeting US visa photo specifications.
📝 Cover Letter
Explain the purpose of your visit, travel plans, duration of stay and return intentions.
📅 Appointment Confirmation
Visa interview appointment confirmation letter.
✅ DS-160 Confirmation
DS-160 confirmation page with barcode generated after completing the online application.
📨 Invitation Letter
Invitation letter from your host in the United States, if applicable.
Additional Documents
💰 Is Funded
Sponsorship Documents
Sponsor cover letter, sponsor bank statements, ID proof and proof of relationship.
💼 Employed
Employment Letter / NOC
Employment verification letter and approved leave certificate from employer.
Salary Slips
Last 3 months salary slips.
🏢 Self Employed
Business Registration Documents
Company registration certificate, GST certificate, partnership deed or business licence.

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USA Visa FAQs | TMS

FAQs

  • No, the United States of America (USA) does not offer visas on arrival to Indians. You need to have an approved visa prior to your departure.

  • The validity of your USA visa is 10 years.

  • A tourist visa for the United States of America (USA) typically permits you to visit for up to 180 days within a 10-year period from the date of issue.

  • A United States of America (USA) tourist visa takes 7 to 10 working days to process after your appointment at the visa application centre is completed.

    1. Click on the 'Start United States of America (USA) visa application' button.
    2. Choose the appropriate 'Type of visa.'
    3. Provide your basic personal information.
    4. Proceed to make the payment, which can be either a full or partial payment.
    5. Complete the 'Visit details' section, upload all required documents, and submit your application.
    6. After submission, a dedicated TMS relationship manager will be assigned to your application.
    7. Your relationship manager will review your documents and contact you within 24 hours.
    8. Your relationship manager will arrange an appointment on your behalf and upload all the required documents onto the platform. You can simply print them and bring them with you to the centre on your scheduled appointment day.
    9. Following your appointment, you can pick your passport with a stamped visa in person from the visa centre.

  • You can track your United States of America (USA) visa application online using your Immigrant Visa Case Number. Rest assured, TMS will promptly update you regarding your visa status via WhatsApp and Email.

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