Washington visa for travel to the USA

Foreign travelers wishing to land in Washington to travel to the United States must be in possession of a valid travel authorization. There are several types of travel authorization, depending on the purpose and duration of your stay in the USA.

Do I need a visa for Washington?

Washington is the capital of the United States. For a tourist stay of more than 3 months in the United States via Washington, foreign travelers must be in possession of a B2 visa.

For stays of less than 90 days: You don’t need a b2 visa for Washington. You simply need to obtain a travel authorization beforehand by clicking on ESTA online form.

What is a tourist visa for Washington?

A B2 tourist visa for Washington allows travelers to land in Washington for a stay in the USA. With a B2 visa, travelers can go sightseeing or visit relatives living in the United States. The visa is initially valid for 6 months.

Do I need a visa for a stopover in Washington?

To make a stopover in Washington, travelers must be in possession of a valid travel authorization. There are several possible travel authorizations.

If the traveler is a national of a Visa Waiver Program member country, a transit visa is not required. Travelers can transit through Washington with a simple ESTA authorization.

If the traveler is not a citizen of a visa waiver country, he or she will need to apply for a B2 visa before considering a trip with a stopover in Washington.

How much does it cost to obtain a visa for Washington?

The fee for a B2 visa for Washington is US$185 as of 2023. Fees are payable at the time of visa application to validate the online file. The receipt for payment of the fee must be attached to the supporting documents as part of the B2 visa application procedure.

How do I get a visa for Washington?

To obtain a B2 visa for travel to Washington, you must complete the USCIS online visa application process. The final decision to issue a visa will be taken following a visa interview at the American embassy.

Who can apply for an ESTA for Washington?

A citizen of a country that is a member of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program can apply online for an ESTA to Washington. ESTA authorization takes much less time than a B2 visa from an American embassy. An ESTA authorization for Washington is valid for 2 years.