Tourism & Visit A foreign national traveling to the United States for tourism needs a visitor visa (B-2 or combined B1/B2) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. Travel for pleasure or tourism may include a short visit for vacation, visiting family and friends, or for medical treatment. Visitor Visa for Tourism (B-2 or B1/B2 visa) For vacation, seeing family and friends, or medical treatment. Overview How to Apply Fees Required Documentation Visa Waiver Program VWP Most citizens of participating countries (see NOTE below)* may travel to the United States for short visits without a visa though the Visa Waiver Program . Travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program Requires ESTA Approval Canadian & Bermudian Citizens Citizens of Canada and Bermuda generally do not need nonimmigrant visas for tourism. Traveling to the United States for another reason? SEE ALL VISA CATEGORIES NOTE * With respect to a "country" or "countri...
