Visit the U.S. as a tourist

The Visa Waiver Program allows citizens of participating countries to travel to the U.S. for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a visa.

If you visit the U.S. for tourism or business, you may need a visitor visa, also known as a tourist visa. Learn how to get and renew this type of nonimmigrant visa.

Find out how to check the status of your visa application online. And to avoid delays, learn how to update your address if you move while waiting for your visa to be approved.

Find out what to do if your visa is denied, and learn if you are eligible for a waiver of grounds of inadmissibility.

If you plan to visit the U.S., you do not need to be tested or vaccinated for COVID-19.

See what travel documents you need to enter the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Bermuda.

Visa Waiver Program forms I-94 and I-94W record the arrival and departure dates of U.S. visitors.

You may be able to extend your stay in the U.S. Learn if you qualify and how to file for an extension.

If you are in the U.S. and your visa or passport was lost or stolen, learn how to report it and apply for a new one.