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How to get a United States of America visa from Tunisia
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Tunisian passport holders travelling to United States of America.
Visa types & fees
5 visa options for travelling to United States of America.
Business visa
Processing time3 working days
Validity180
Fee (approx.)$160
Official visa
Processing time3 business days
Validity180 days
Student visa
Processing time3 business days
Validitymore than 180 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Tourist visa
Processing time3 business days
Validity180 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Transit visa
Processing time3 business days
Validity29
Fee (approx.)$160
Application requirements
Documents Tunisian applicants need to provide.
- An original Tunisia passport that is valid for the intended duration of stay in the U.S.A.
- U.S.A. application form the is correctly filled, signed and stamped.
- A copy of one (2 by 2 inches )recent passport photograph that is taken with the last 6 months with a white background and displaying a neutral expression.
- For visa extension, applicants should apply 42 days before the visa expires.
- Receipt proving payments of US visa application fee.
- Documents not written in English should be translated.
- Travel itinerary showing what the applicant is planning to do.
- The travel itinerary should include applicant’s planned date of entry and exit from the US.
- Visitors are required to provide frequently used social media as well as contact details of social media account history of the last five years.
- Applicants should submit proof of hotel of where they are planning to stay be it a hotel, friend or family’s house, or rented house.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- A tourist visa is granted to a foreigner who is visiting for tourist purposes such as sightseeing, recreational activities, visiting friends or family, etc.
- Correctly filled and signed the application form.
- A tourist visa does not permit visitors to work or take up business activities.
- An original passport that is valid for the required duration of stay.
- Bank statements to show proof of fund sufficient to stay in the US of at least $266 for each day of your intended stay is required.
- Proof that you intend to return to your home country as soon as your visa expires and not stay in the US.
- Letter of invitation from friends or family describing the purpose of your trip.
- The letter should also involve contact information of the host and duration of the trip.
- If applicants are visiting for medical purposes, a letter from the medical doctor on diagnosis and treatment is required.
- Social media information and accounts are required.
Transit visa
- Transit visa is granted to foreigners who are passing through the U.S.A. to the final destination country.
- Applicants should provide a complete U.S. application form.
- Applicants should provide passport that has at least one empty page to affix visa.
- The passport should be valid for the intended period of stay in U.S.A. and the destination country.
- Applicants should provide one passport photograph.
- Proof that transit fee has been paid is required.
- Applicants should provide a travel itinerary to the final destination.
- Applicants should provide a letter that indicates the purpose of the visit to the final destination.
- Applicants should provide proof of enough funds to cover expenses during the transit.
- Transit visa lasts for a duration of 29 days and takes 3 days to process.
- Applicants should provide proof that he/she is permitted to enter the country of final destination.
Student visa
- A student visa is issued to international students who want to attend educational institutions in the US.
- Signed U.S.A. application form should be correctly filled.
- A passport that is valid only for the period of intended stay is required.
- Two passport photographs with the applicant displaying a neutral expression.
- Applicants should provide previous and current educational qualifications such as copies of transcripts, standardized test scores of TOEFL, GMAT or IELTS.
- Applicants should provide an acceptance letter from the educational institute in the US.
- Bank statements showing proof of sufficient funds to finance education and living in the US.
- Proof of scholarship is required if the applicant was granted a scholarship.
- Applicants are allowed to leave for the US 30 days before your program begins.
- An applicant is not permitted to enter the US earlier than 30 days.
- Applicants should apply 120 days before he/she is meant to start an educational program.
- Applicants must prove that he/she speaks and understands English before enrolling for an educational program.
- The student should submit a letter of good record and must have been registered for the upcoming semester.
- The school must be approved by the USICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
Business visa
- A business visa is issued to foreigners for business purposes.
- Business visa holders can engage in contracts negotiation, consulting with other business associates in the U.S.A. and attending business conferences.
- An application form that is correctly completed and signed by the applicant.
- A passport that is valid during your period of stay in the United States is required.
- Details of applicants' social media accounts are required.
- Letter of invitation explaining the purpose of the trip.
- Bank statement to prove applicant has enough finances to stay in the U.S.A.
- Proof such as ties to the family property to ascertain that the applicants would return to their home country.
- Business letter from employer written on the company letterhead stating that absences have been granted and that the applicant would be returning to the current job.
- The letter should also indicate the duration of the trip, the purpose of the trip, the applicant job position and payslip of the last three months.
- Criminal records from police authorities indicating that the applicant has never been convicted.
- If the applicant is self-employed, a copy of the original business license is required.
- Applicants should provide bank statements for the last 6 months.
Official visa
- An official visa is issued to applicants who are a representative of Tunisia for official purposes.
- Application form should be signed and correctly filled by the applicant.
- Original Tunisia passport valid that is valid for 6 months after staying in the U.S.A.
- Passport should have at least two blank pages for the U.S.A. visa stamp.
- One-colour passport photograph that is taken within the last three month with a white background.
- An official letter specifying the name of the applicant, title or position of applicant, purpose, and duration of the trip.
- Issuing of U.S.A. official visa requires no fee.
- Signed and stamped contract from the migration of foreign affairs in Tthe U.S.A.
Where to apply
United States of America embassy & visa application centers in Tunisia.
Tunis
AddressRua da Luz n. 33 CP 33 1053 Tunis Tunisia
Phone(+216) 71-107-000
Email-
Websitetunis.usambassade.gov
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most visited place in U.S.A.
New York is the most-visited city in the United States. The city welcomed 59.7 visitors in the year 2016 alone.
What is the most popular religion practiced in U.S.A.
The most popular religion in the U.S. is Christianity, comprising the majority of the population (73.7% of adults).
How can I extend my US visa
If you want to extend your US visitor visa stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Form, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status before your authorized stay expires.
What vaccination is required for pets coming into USA
Whether returning or coming to the United States, all dogs must appear healthy. And if your dogs are coming from a high-risk country for rabies, they must have valid rabies vaccination certificates to enter the United States. Dogs must be at least 12 weeks old to get the rabies vaccination.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest United States of America visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.