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Tourist & Business Visa

Visa Type
Description
B1
Temporary visitor for business
B2
Temporary visitor for pleasure
B1/B2
Temporary visitor for business and pleasure

Depending on the nationality and the length of the intended stay in the US, the intending traveler may need a B1, B2 or B1/B2 visa.

1)  Nationals of a non-Visa Waiver Program (VWP) country, or nationals of all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries who wish to stay more than 90 days for business purposes, need a business visa (B1).  The B1 does not allow accepting employment in the US, but one can negotiate contracts, consult with a business associate, assist/participate in a professional conference/seminar, undertake independent research, visit expositions, buy materials, meet customers and take orders.

2)  Nationals of a non-Visa Waiver Program (non-VWP) country, or those (for all VWP country nationals) who wish to stay more than 90 days for tourism purposes, need a tourist visa (B2).

To qualify for these visas, applicants need to overcome the presumption in section 214 (b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that all visa applicants are intending immigrants.  To overcome this presumption, one must provide evidence of strong, binding ties to country of residence.  Such ties may include business, employment, family, property or other connections, tangible or intangible, which satisfy a consular officer that the applicant will leave the United States voluntarily after a temporary visit, and that they have no intention of applying for immigrant status.

To summarize, a visitor for business/training or pleasure must establish that s/he:

  • Has a residence outside the United States which will not be abandoned;
  • Is coming to the United States for a definite temporary period;
  • Will depart upon the conclusion of the visit;
  • Has sufficient funds to cover expenses of the visit.

How to Apply
To apply for a U.S. visa, each applicant needs to schedule an appointment for an interview in advance, by emailing at NIV Appointment Request. Please specify the following when requesting an appointment:

  • Your full name
  • Your passport type & nationality
  • Your intended date of travel
  • The reason for your travel
  • Your telephone number

 Note

  • If you are TRAVELING for an  BUSINESS, PLEASE SPECIFY IT ON YOUR REQUEST, adding the compelling reasons for requesting a priority over regular cases. The same applies to FAMILY or OTHER emergencies, such as death of a family member or appearance in a court in the U.S. We will do all we can to expedite the process of genuine time sensitive cases.
  •  For business visa facilitation, please see the box to the right.


You will then receive a notification asking you for additional information, if any, or giving you the date and time of your interview.

For a list of things that applicants must bring to the Embassy on the date of the interview, please refer to the box on the right.


Note: For finger print purposes we advise applicants not to use henna on their hands or fingers (especially on the fingertips).

For routine questions concerning visa operating hours and application procedures, please e-mail us at DJI-CONS-NIV@state.gov .

The Embassy is closed for Djiboutian and American holidays.

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- business visa facilitation -
  • We have a local business visa facilitation program designed to assist genuine businessmen and businesses in obtaining an expedited visa appointment and processing service. If you fall in that category, please specify it when following the below appointment request procedures.
  • The Business Visa Center (located in the United States) assists businesses in the United States by providing information about the visa application process for business-related visitor visa travel to the United States. The Web site explains the process to companies wishing to invite employees, clients, and business partners to the United States.

- Things to Bring -

Applying for a visa? Don't forget:

  • A valid passport (at least 6 months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States)
  • A $131 (or 23,600 DJF) non-refundable processing fee, cash only. U.S. dollar notes print dates should be 2001 or later.
  • Two photographs. Click here for important directions.
  • Supporting documentation
  • Your DS-156 application form
  • DS-158 (for a student visa)

Note - Please do NOT use Henna on your fingers when planning to come for an interview, to allow a clear capture of your fingerprints.

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