A U.S.
Tourist visa

A B1/B2 Tourist Visa to the United States is issued if you are planning a tourist trip to the USA or if the purpose of your visit is to visit friends or relatives, undergo a medical examination, receive medical treatment, or engage in other temporary activities.

If approved, the visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries. In exceptional cases, a consular officer may grant a visa for a shorter period.

Tourist visa B1 / B2 in the USA, what are the requirements?

As with any other embassy, a US consular officer wants to see strong evidence of your ties to Ukraine (or to the country where you legally reside at the time of your application) when you apply for a US tourist visa. Since a B1/B2 visa is typically issued for up to 10 years, applicants must demonstrate that they intend to return to their country of residence after their temporary visit to the United States.

For this reason, a positive visa decision may depend on factors such as stable employment or a regular source of income, financial support from a sponsor, sufficient funds to cover the trip, family and social ties to the country of residence, ownership of property or other assets, and a strong history of previous international travel. All applications are assessed individually based on the applicant’s overall circumstances.

What documents must be provided if you need a tourist visa B1 / B2 in the USA ?

1. Visa photograph in digital format for uploading to the DS-160 online visa application form.
2. Proof of income, pension documents, student status confirmation, or sponsor’s financial documents, depending on the applicant’s circumstances.
3. Bank statement or bank reference letter.
4. Property ownership documents (if available).
5. Copies or originals of previous passports and visas (if available).
6. Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, and children’s birth certificates (if applicable).

How Long Does It Take to Obtain a B1/B2 Tourist Visa to the USA?

At present, the US Embassy in Kyiv does not provide consular services for tourist and visitor visa applications. Therefore, Ukrainian citizens who reside in Ukraine at the time of applying for a US visa can attend their visa interview only in Poland (Warsaw or Kraków). Alternatively, applicants may attend their interview in the country where they legally reside and hold a residence permit, temporary protection status, visa, or another form of legal stay.

However, if you are applying for a US business visa and have an official invitation from a US organization or company, it may be possible to attend the visa interview at the US Embassy in Kyiv upon prior request.

Available interview dates become visible only after the consular fee has been paid. Depending on demand, the waiting time for an interview may range from approximately 2 weeks to 1–1.5 months. The visa decision is usually communicated immediately after the interview. If the visa is approved, your passport will be retained for visa issuance and typically returned within 1–5 working days.