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US visitor visa (B-1/B-2) and ESTA

Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries can visit the United States for 90 days or less with an approved ESTA. Everyone else applies for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa. We prepare the application and book the interview.

At a glance

ESTA (Visa Waiver Program)
Stays of 90 days or less without a visa
ESTA validity
In most cases 2 years
ESTA passport
An electronic passport (e-passport) is required
B-1/B-2 visitor visa
For business visits, tourism and medical treatment
Fees
Set by the US government and shown in the portal before you confirm

ESTA or visa?

The Visa Waiver Program lets citizens of participating countries visit the United States for 90 days or less without a visa. They need an approved ESTA before they travel and an e-passport.

If your country is not in the programme, if you plan to stay longer than 90 days, or if you are not eligible for ESTA, you apply for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa.

U.S. Department of State: Visa Waiver Program

The B-1/B-2 visitor visa

The B visa covers business visits, tourism and medical treatment. You complete the online DS-160 application, pay the application fee and attend an interview at a US embassy or consulate, usually in the country where you live.

We prepare the DS-160 with you, collect the supporting documents and book the appointment, then follow the case in the portal.

Fees

The visa application fee and any additional charges are set by the US government and listed on the State Department fee page. US visa fees have changed recently, so the portal shows the current government fee and our service fee before you confirm.

U.S. Department of State: Fees for visa services

Applying for ESTA safely

ESTA is applied for on the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection website. Unofficial sites often look official and charge more for the same form; we submit through the official system with your saved profile.

You need a new ESTA if you get a new passport, change your name or citizenship, or if your answers to the eligibility questions change.

Official ESTA website (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

How we help

Apply once, with a visa consultant at your side

  1. 1

    Sign up and open Global Visa Application

    Create your profile in the portal, go to Immigration and choose Global Visa Application.

  2. 2

    We prepare your file

    A visa consultant goes through your trip with you by phone and prepares the forms and supporting documents.

  3. 3

    Appointment, DHL or download

    We book the embassy or visa centre appointment where one is needed. Your file comes by DHL or for download.

  4. 4

    Next visa in one click

    Your saved profile fills in the next application, for any destination.

Questions about this visa

How long can I stay in the USA with an ESTA?

90 days or less per visit under the Visa Waiver Program. For a longer stay you need a visa.

How long is an ESTA valid?

In most cases two years. You need a new ESTA if you get a new passport or change your name or citizenship.

Do I need an interview for a US visitor visa?

Most applicants attend an interview at a US embassy or consulate. The portal shows the steps for your case and we book the appointment for you.

How much does a US visa cost?

The fees are set by the US government and listed on the State Department fee page. The portal shows the current government fee and our service fee before you confirm.

Official sources

Checked against the official sources on 8 November 2026.

Visa rules and fees are set by each country and can change. The requirements shown in the portal for your trip apply, and the embassy, consulate or border authority always makes the decision.

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