Description: Persons engaging in legitimate activities of a recreational character, including tourism, amusement, visits with friends or relatives, rest, medical treatment and activities of a fraternal, social or service nature. Employment is not permitted even where only remuneration is room, board and pocket change.

Limitation: Some countries have an agreement with the U.S. that their citizens do not require an visa in the passport before arriving in the U.S. (visa waiver or WT visa). Check with your local U.S. consulate for information.

Special: Some countries have an agreement with the U.S. that do not require an visa in the passport before arriving in the U.S. (visa waiver or WT visa) check with your local consulate for information.

Application: You apply for a B-2 visa in your original country before you come to the U.S. See your local U.S. consulate for information.