USA Visit Visa Requirements for Pakistani Citizens: B1/B2 Checklist
Applying for a US visit visa (B1/B2)? This is your complete requirements checklist as a Pakistani citizen — every document, the eligibility rules, and the B1/B2-specific details.
Quick answer: B1/B2 requirements for Pakistanis: passport (6+ months validity), DS-160, photo, $185 fee, and an in-person interview (ages 14–79). You must show temporary purpose, funds, and strong ties to Pakistan. Renewals within 12 months of expiry may qualify for an interview waiver.
The full checklist
- Passport — valid 6+ months beyond your planned US departure
- DS-160 — submitted online via CEAC, barcode confirmation printed
- Photo — 2×2 inch, white background, recent, per US specs
- $185 fee receipt — non-refundable MRV fee paid before booking
- Appointment confirmation — booked at usvisascheduling.com
- Ties evidence — employment letter/business papers, property, family records, tax filings
- Financial evidence — 3–6 months’ bank statements, salary slips
- Purpose evidence — itinerary/hotels, conference registration, medical letters as applicable
- Prior visas/passports — old passports showing travel history help
B1 vs B2
B1 (business): meetings, conferences, contract negotiations — no employment. B2 (tourism/medical): holidays, family visits, medical treatment. In practice, Pakistani applicants are almost always issued a combined B1/B2, covering both. Neither permits work or study.
Interview waiver for renewals
Since September 2025 the waiver is narrow: you may skip the interview only if renewing a full-validity visa within 12 months of expiry, issued when you were 18+, applying in your home country, with no prior refusals. Miss one condition and you interview. Even eligible applicants can still be called in. Everyone else — first-timers and ages 14–79 — interviews in person.
Validity and stay
Pakistani B1/B2 visas are typically multiple-entry, valid 5 years. But validity ≠ stay: each entry admits you for up to 6 months, set by the CBP officer. Overstaying risks cancellation and future refusals. See general requirements, how to apply and interview questions.
FAQs
What is the age limit for the US visa interview?
Ages 14–79 generally interview in person; children 13 and under and adults 80+ are usually exempt (an officer can still require it).
Can I renew my US visa without an interview?
Only within 12 months of expiry with a full-validity prior visa, no refusals, applying from Pakistan — otherwise you interview.
How long can I stay on a B1/B2?
Up to 6 months per visit, decided by the CBP officer at entry.
