Embassy of the United States

Non-immigrant visas

Non-immigrant visas -- also called visitor or tourist visas -- are required for all citizens of countries not under the Visa Waiver Program who intend to enter the United States temporarily for business, tourism, or study. 

Non-immigrant visas are classified according to the principal purpose of travel.  With few exceptions, non-immigrants are restricted to the activity or reason for which their visa was issued.  Use the navigation bar on the left to find out more about visa classification, application procedures, visa fees and other helpful information.

If you live in Chiang Mai or its surrounds, you should interview for non-immigrant visas in Chiang Mai.

For information on immigrant, adoption, or fiancé visas, please click here.

For Information for B-1 Domestic Employee, A-3, G-5, H, J, and NATO-7 visa applicants about Legal Rights and Protections, please click here.

NOTICE: A visa is not a guarantee of entry into the United States.  Under U.S. law, a visa entitles the bearer to request admission into the U.S., but does not guarantee entry.  Persons issued a visa are subject to inspection at the port of entry by officials of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  U.S. Immigration officials at the port of entry have the final authority to permit or deny entry to the U.S.