For security reasons, there have been several changes over the last few years for entering the United States. The overall goal is to enhance security and facilitate legitimate travel to and from the United States.
Advance travel planning and early visa application are important, since visa applications are subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past. Click here to learn more about average wait times.
To find information specific to your country or region, you may also go to the Web site of your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate by clicking Locate a Consular Office.
UnitedStatesVisas.gov is an official source of information about U.S. visa policy and procedures. Use this site to learn about the visa application process, understand current requirements, and get updates on recent developments.
US-VISIT is part of a continuum of security measures that begins outside land borders, when a person applies for a visa to travel to the United States, and continues on through entry and exit at U.S. air and seaports and, eventually, at land border crossings. The US-VISIT program enhances the security of U.S. citizens and visitors by verifying the identity of visitors with visas.