USA Tourist Visa — Document Checklist
Document check-list for USA — Category: Tourist Visa
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passport | Passport valid for six months with minimum three blank pages + all old passports if any. | Mandatory |
| 2 | Application Form | DS-160 + Appointment letter | Mandatory |
Financial Documents (Proof)
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3a | Income Tax Proof | Income Tax Returns OR Form 16 for last three years. | Mandatory |
| 3b | Bank Statements | Original updated bank statement for last six months with applicant’s name & bank seal. | Mandatory |
| 3c | Additional Proof | Supporting financial documents such as fixed deposits, property investments, other investments etc. | Additional |
If Employed
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4a | Leave Sanctioned Certificate | Original leave sanctioned certificate from the company on letterhead, stating the applicant’s name, designation, confirming the leave period, signed by an authorized signatory with name, designation & company seal. | Mandatory |
| 4b | Salary Slips | Copy of salary slips for last 6 months. | Mandatory |
If Self-Employed
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5a | Business Registration Proof | Registration certificate of business / Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed. | Mandatory |
| 5b | Company Income Tax Proof | Income Tax Returns of last three (3) years. | Mandatory |
| 5c | Company Bank Statement | Company updated bank statement of last six months. | Mandatory |
If Sponsored
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6a | Letter from Sponsor | Sponsorship letter. | Mandatory |
| 6b | Passport Copy of Sponsor | Copy of sponsor’s passport / resident permit / visa. | Mandatory |
| 6c | Financial Document of Sponsor | Copy of financial document (proof) of the sponsor — updated bank statement for 6 months, 3 years ITR and proof of occupation. | Mandatory |
If Retired
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7a | Pension Proof | Pension statement for the last three months and pension order. | Mandatory |
| 7b | Financial Proof | Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business or investments. | Optional |
If Minor (under 18 years of age)
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8a | NOC from both Parents | Minors traveling with neither parent — original authorization from both parents and copy of their government photo ID. | Mandatory |
| 8b | NOC from one of the Parent | Minors traveling with one parent — original authorization from the other parent and copy of their government photo ID. | Mandatory |
If Student
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9a | Study Proof | Bonafide certificate & NOC from the school / college or school/college ID card copy. | Mandatory |
For Tourist / Visiting Family Purpose
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10a | Hotel Booking | Hotel voucher, ticket reservation. | Mandatory |
| 10b | Visiting Family & Friends | Invite letter, invitee ID proof, accommodation proof for invitee. | Mandatory |
All documents need to be carried at the time of the interview at the US embassy. Visa fee: 185 USD.
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