Business visitor visa service
For temporary business travel and short-duration professional visits
A visitor visa may be used for certain temporary business activities, such as meetings, conferences, contract negotiations, or consultations.
A business visitor visa is applied for in Form DS-160, completed and submitted online with the Department of State at ceac.state.gov — there is no paper version, and no tool can prepare it for you. The consular interview turns on two things: that the activities are genuinely business-visitor activities rather than employment, and that you will leave when the trip is done. This page explains the process and the boundary; it does not prepare an application.
1 form explained on this page
Understand the requirements, the evidence, and where your application is actually filed
This page is reference only — it asks you for nothing and stores nothing
Forms for this service
Haven does not prepare this application — the Department of State only accepts it online. This list is here so you know what to expect.
DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application — completed and submitted online at ceac.state.gov. Print the confirmation page with the barcode and bring it to your interview.
FAQ
Answers below are summarized from official USCIS or U.S. Department of State guidance linked with each item.
The State Department lists activities such as consulting with business associates, attending business or professional conferences, settling an estate, and negotiating contracts.
Source: U.S. Department of State: Visitor VisaNo. The State Department lists employment among the activities that are not permitted on a visitor visa.
Source: U.S. Department of State: Visitor VisaNot always. The State Department says some people may be able to request a change of nonimmigrant status through USCIS while in the United States, but once they leave they must apply for a new visa in the proper category.
Source: U.S. Department of State: Visitor Visa