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Official-source verified visa guidanceChecked 2026-09-17 · Applying from PakistanOfficial sources re-checked automatically on 28 Oct 2026
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Visa route
B-1/B-2 visitor visa
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Main fee
USD 185
B visitor visa application fee
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Processing
Varies by U.S. post
Interview wait times vary by embassy/consulate; administrative processing can add time after interview.
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Application
DS-160 + visa interview
Complete DS-160, pay the MRV fee, then schedule the interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you apply.
BEFORE YOU APPLY

Appointment, payment, insurance & forms

Route-specific practical requirements
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Appointment
Required / route-specific

After submitting DS-160, schedule the visa interview using the U.S. Embassy or Consulate instructions for where you apply. The Department of State generally recommends applying in the country where you live.

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Fee & payment
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Travel insurance
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Insurance requirements have not yet been verified for this route.

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Application form
Route-specific

Use the official application method shown for this route.

ORIGIN & DESTINATION

Pakistan → United States at a glance

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COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE
PK
Pakistan
ResidenceLegal
CapitalIslamabad
PopulationLoading…Latest available
CurrencyPKRPakistani rupee
StatusLegal residenceApplication origin
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DESTINATION
US
United States
Passport rank10th
CapitalWashington, D.C.
PopulationLoading…Latest available
CurrencyUSDUS dollar
Passport rank10thHenley · Jul 2026
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LIVE WEATHERCapital cities
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LIVE CURRENCY CONVERTERPKR ↔ USD
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Fees & payment

Current published application fees
B visitor visa application feeUSD 185

Currency:

How to pay:

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Documents checklist

Prepare evidence relevant to your circumstances
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PassportNormally valid at least six months beyond the intended U.S. stay, unless exempt by country-specific agreement.
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DS-160 confirmation pageComplete DS-160 online and print the barcode confirmation page.
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Fee receiptRequired if the local post requires the fee to be paid before interview.
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PhotoUpload during DS-160; bring one printed photo if the upload fails.
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Forms & additional requirements

Application and booking steps
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Where to submit & appointment

Submission channel and appointment-day guidance

After submitting DS-160, schedule the visa interview using the U.S. Embassy or Consulate instructions for where you apply. The Department of State generally recommends applying in the country where you live.

  1. Bring a passport valid for travel to the United States and normally valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay, unless a country-specific agreement provides otherwise.
  2. Bring the DS-160 confirmation page.
  3. Bring the application-fee receipt if the local post requires payment before the interview.
  4. If the DS-160 photo upload failed, bring one printed photo meeting the official requirements.
  5. Digital fingerprints are normally taken during the interview process.
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After the appointment

Decision, passport and eVisa guidance

The consular officer adjudicates the case. Some applications need additional administrative processing. Passport delivery or collection then follows the local U.S. mission’s procedure.

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Official sourcesGovernment and authorised references used for this guide
Visitor Visa ↗Fees for Visa Services ↗DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application ↗