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Visa for Washington or for a stopover in Washington

Foreign travelers wishing to land in Washington must have a travel authorization validated by the United States. There are several possible travel authorizations for traveling to Washington, D.C. We’ll take a look at the different options available.

Do I need a visa for Washington?

Washington is the capital of the United States. The city is located on the east coast of the USA. All foreign travelers entering the U.S. via Washington, D.C., must have a valid authorization to stay. The reason for your stay determines the type of visa you need for Washington.

For stays of less than 90 days: You don’t need a visa for Washington, just apply for a travel authorization by clicking on the online form.

Do I need a visa to stop over in Washington?

There are two visa options for transiting Washington:

Can you travel to Washington without being vaccinated?

As of July 2023, it is no longer necessary to be vaccinated against COVID 19 to travel to the United States. You can travel to Washington without being vaccinated against COVID 19.

What is a tourist visa for Washington?

Foreign nationals can travel to Washington on an American tourist visa. The Washington tourist visa allows foreign nationals to land in Washington for tourism or to visit family in the United States.

Can I travel to Washington with an ESTA?

A foreign traveler can obtain an ESTA for Washington. Obtaining an ESTA is faster than applying for a Washington tourist visa. ESTA authorization for Washington is valid for 2 years, but successive stays in the USA must not exceed 90 days.

How much does a visa for Washington cost?

The price of a visa for Washington depends on the visa chosen by the traveler. When applying for a B visa for the USA, the minimum administrative fee is US$185. If the traveler chooses to apply for ESTA, the price will be lower: ESTA costs a minimum of US$21.

How do I apply for a visa to Washington?

You can apply for a visa to travel to Washington online. The applicant follows the online visa application procedure. During the procedure, the applicant must also obtain a visa appointment at the American embassy or consulate in the country where he or she resides.

Travelers may choose to apply for an ESTA to travel to Washington. In this case, the application process is entirely online. The deadlines for an ESTA are very quick: ESTA authorization is obtained in 72 hours maximum.

How do I get a visa to Washington from France?

There are as many different US visas as there are reasons to travel to the USA. All visas offered by the U.S. State Department are valid for landing in Washington. The visas used to travel to Washington from France are mainly :

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