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This visa category is most commonly used for visits with the following purposes:
This visa category is most commonly used for visits with the following purposes:
  • Conference, Meeting, or Business Event Attendee
    You can travel to the United States on a B1 visa for a conference, meeting, or business event provided you will receive no salary or income from a U.S.-based company/entity.
     
  • Scientific, Educational, Professional, or Business Purposes
    You can travel to the United States on a B1 visa for the above purposes if you will receive no salary or income from a U.S.-based company/entity.
     
  • Lecturer or Speaker
    You can travel to the United States on a B1 visa and offer a lecture provided no salary or income from a U.S.-based company/entity, other than expenses incidental to the visit, are received. If an honorarium will be received, activities can last no longer than nine days at any single institution or organization; payment must be offered by an institution or organization described in INA 212(q); the honorarium is for services conducted for the benefit of the institution or entity; and the visa applicant will not have accepted such payment or expenses from more than five institutions or organizations over the previous six months.
     
  • Researcher
    You can travel to the United States on a B1 visa for the purpose of research provided there is no salary/income from a U.S.-based source or benefit to a U.S. institution.

Business Visa

Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B1); tourism, pleasure, or visiting (visa category B2); or a combination of both purposes (B1/B2). The maximum duration of stay on a B1/B2 visa is six months.

Visa Waiver Program

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less, when they meet all requirements explained below. Travelers must be eligible to use the VWP and have a valid electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel.

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Visit the U.S. Department of State website

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