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French to United States Visa Required

Visa requirements for French passport holders traveling to United States

Entry Requirements

Required Documents

  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity

    Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States.

  • Completed visa application form

    Complete the DS-160 nonimmigrant visa electronic application form and bring the confirmation page with the barcode number to your visa interview. The barcode must match the one used for scheduling your appointment.

  • Passport photograph

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    Provide a recent passport-sized photograph meeting U.S. visa photo requirements.

  • Visa application fee payment

    Pay the non-refundable visa application fee of $185 USD before your interview. Fees must be paid according to instructions given by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

  • Interview appointment confirmation

    Schedule and attend a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate with your DS-160 confirmation barcode number matching the appointment confirmation.

  • Bank statement

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    Provide recent bank statements or financial documents proving sufficient funds to support your stay and travel in the United States.

  • Purpose of visit statement

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    Provide a clear statement explaining the purpose of your visit (tourism) and supporting documents if applicable.

  • Biometric data collection (fingerprints and photo)

    Applicants must provide fingerprints and a photograph at the time of the interview for biometric data collection.

Optional Documents

  • Travel itinerary (flight booking confirmation)

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    Provide flight booking confirmation showing your planned entry and exit dates from the United States, if available.

  • Hotel confirmation letter

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    Provide hotel reservation or accommodation details during your stay in the United States, if available.

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