The purpose of your international trip and various other factors will decide what kind of visa is needed under the laws of the United States. Angola citizens applying for a US visa will have to fulfill every single requirement as soon as possible to get the kind of visa they want. 

A resident of Angola who desires to visit the US just for the purpose of tourism should get a US tourist visa, which is then attached to his passport (It is a travel document permitted by the tourist’s nation of citizenship). Several international tourists might be allowed to go to the US without any visa only if they fulfill all the mandatory requirements for visa-free tours.  From their official website, the Visa section will tell you everything you must submit about US tourist visas.

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When do Angolans Require a Tourism (B-2) Visa?

• Holiday (vacation)
• Tourism
• Meeting with relatives or friends
• Partaking in social occasions hosted by service, fraternal, or social organizations
• Medical treatment
• Registration in a short-term recreational study course, not for acclaim toward a degree (like a 2-day cooking session while on holiday)
• Involvement by beginners in sports, musicals, or similar contests or events, if not being compensated for participating

US tourist visa Eligibility for Angolans

For Angolans searching for US visa info, like accessible kinds of visas or processes to apply for a visa from Angola, visiting or communicating with the US embassy or consulate closest to your place of living is highly suggested.

However, the main things to apply for a US tourist visa are as follows: 

• Having an Angolan passport that is legal for almost 6 months beyond the time of the intended visit to the US.
• Evidence of departure (onward travel) from the US.

How to Apply?

There are proper steps that visa applicants have to follow to apply for a visa. The appropriate order to complete them might differ based on the US Embassy or Consulate.

1- Fill out the Online DS-160 Form

Know about how to fill out the DS-160 application form correctly. Visa applicants should provide the info accurately and then get a print of its confirmation page to take to their appointment.

After that, upload your picture while filling out Form DS-160. This picture should be according to the format demanded in the Photograph Requirements.

2- Schedule an Appointment

A proper interview is generally needed for Angolans, with several exceptions. The Consular officers will conduct an interview with the visa applicant. Applicants must schedule a time for their visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in the nation where they live. 

Angolans can also schedule their appointment at any other US Embassy or Consulate; however, be careful that it might be tough to be successful in getting a visa outside of the nation where they live. Furthermore, the waiting time for appointments differs by season, location, and visa type, so they must apply for their visa early.

4- Collect all Required Documents

Collect and ready the below-mentioned documents before the visa appointment:

• Form DS-160 confirmation page, Nonimmigrant Visa Application.
• The passport should be valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the stay period of stay in the US.
• Every person who requires a visa should submit another application in their passport comprising any members of the family.
• A photograph with proper format. In case it does not upload, come with a printed photocopy in your interview.
• Application fee payment receipt, if applicable.

5- Additional Documents

Go through all the instructions for applying for a US tourist visa at the US Embassy or Consulate site. Extra documents might be required to confirm if you are successful. For instance, extra demanded documents may include proof of the following:

• Your plan to leave the US after your tour and
• The aim of your tour,
• Your capability to pay every cost of the tour.

Proof of your job and your family connections will be enough to prove the aim of your tour and your plan to come back to your home nation. If anybody can’t meet all the expanses of their tour, they have to prove that another individual will fulfill some or all expenses for his tour.

6- Attend Visa Interview

The consular officer will interview the visa applicant to decide whether you are successful in getting a tourist visa. Angolans should establish that they fulfill all the requirements under the laws to get a visa. Digital, Ink-free fingerprint scans are verified as part of the visa application process. These fingerprints are typically taken during the appointment but differ depending on location.

Once the visa interview is done, the consular officer will decide if the application needs additional administrative processing. Likewise, the officers will tell you if it is needed. Once the visa application is approved, applicants must pay visa issuance charges (if applicable) and plan for the return of the visa and passport.