USA Visa from UK
Quick answer
To get a USA b1/b2 visitor visa from UK, applicants typically need a valid passport, proof of funds, confirmed travel bookings and travel insurance. Processing takes around 2–4 weeks after interview and the official fee is $185 + $250 at issuance. Visaroo handles document prep, review and submission.
Last updated: 24 June 2026
B1/B2 visitor visa for tourism, family and short business trips. Visaroo helps British residents apply with the right documents, the right consulate and the right timing.
Quick facts for the USA route.
Who can apply from UK.
Tailored to British residents applying for the USA b1/b2 visitor visa.
- Valid UK passport with at least 6 months validity from intended exit date.
- Proof of UK residency: BRP, settled status share-code or recent address documents.
- Evidence of ties to the UK — employment, studies, tenancy or property.
- Bank statements covering the last 3 months showing sufficient funds for the trip.
- Return flights, accommodation and a basic itinerary for USA.
- Travel insurance where the consulate of USA requires it.
Your USA checklist.
The exact documents we ask British applicants to prepare. We review every page before submission.
Personal
- Passport (original + copies of all used pages)
- Passport-size photographs to consulate spec
- Completed application form (we prepare this for you)
- Copy of national ID / BRP / residence card
Financial
- Last 3 months personal bank statements
- Recent payslips or employer letter
- Self-assessment tax summary if self-employed
Travel
- Confirmed return flight reservation
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter
- Day-by-day itinerary for USA
- Travel insurance certificate (where required)
Supporting
- Employer letter confirming leave dates
- Council tax bill or tenancy agreement
- Sponsor documents if applicable
From enquiry to approval.
Eligibility check
Free 15-minute assessment of your profile for the USA b1/b2 visitor visa.
Document preparation
We send you a tailored checklist for applicants from UK, then review every document before submission.
Appointment & submission
We book your appointment through the US Embassy or Consulate (in-person interview) and prepare your file in embassy-ready order.
Decision & travel
We track your application and, on approval, help with travel insurance, forex and pre-departure briefing.
New $250 Visa Integrity Fee
From 2026, most non-immigrant visas — including B1/B2 — carry an additional $250 Visa Integrity Fee charged at issuance (not at interview). It has limited refund provisions if you depart on time or extend/adjust status lawfully. A separate visa bond pilot also applies to applicants from a short list of countries — ask us if this affects your case.
Strengthen your application.
- Rehearse three or four short, direct answers about your trip purpose, funding and ties to UK — interviews move fast.
- Bring originals of every key document even if you uploaded copies with your DS-160 — officers may ask to see them.
- Book your interview the moment your DS-160 is confirmed; wait times for a slot vary widely by consulate and season.
Common rejection reasons.
- Failing to demonstrate strong, non-immigrant intent — the single most common B1/B2 refusal reason (Section 214(b)).
- Inconsistent or vague answers about the purpose of travel during the interview.
- Insufficient evidence of employment, income or family ties in UK.
Transparent pricing.
Embassy charges are paid directly to the consulate. Visaroo's service fees cover preparation, review and submission.
Built for the USA route.
Route specialists
Advisors who file USA applications every week from UK.
Document review
Every form, statement and letter is double-checked before submission.
98% approval rate
Across 2,000+ applications. We're honest if your file isn't ready.
Common questions, answered.
The decision itself takes 2–4 weeks after interview, but the bigger variable is interview wait times, which range from days to several months depending on the consulate and season. We book your DS-160 and interview slot as early as possible to protect your travel dates.
Visaroo's overall success rate is 98% across the USA route. Approval depends on profile strength — we'll be honest about your chances during the free eligibility check.
Yes — every B1/B2 applicant under 80 attends an in-person interview. We run a 1:1 mock interview as part of our service.
Plan for roughly £80–£120 per day of your trip, visible in your account for the last 3 months. We'll review your statements before submission.
Yes. We've successfully reapplied for hundreds of previously-refused clients. We start by analysing the refusal letter to fix the exact reason it was issued.
Applications go through the US Embassy in London or the US Consulate in Belfast — an in-person interview is required at either location.
Guides for the USA route.
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