United States visa guide
Last verified 5-September-2026
At a glance
- Country
- United States
- Visa type
- B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa (business and tourism)
- Maximum stay
- Typically up to 6 months per entry, at the discretion of the CBP officer at the port of entry
- Fee
- 185 USD (non-refundable visa application fee)
- Where to apply
- Complete form DS-160 online, pay the application fee, then schedule an interview at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad or the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi
Visitors from Pakistan need a B-1/B-2 visa for business or tourism trips to the United States. It starts online with form DS-160 and the non-refundable 185 USD application fee, after which you book an interview at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad or the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi.
The length of each stay is decided by the CBP officer at the port of entry, typically up to 6 months per entry.
Source
United States, Immigration site, 5-September-2026
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Written by
Ali Hussain
Updated 1-October-2026
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