Non-Immigrant Visas

Business Visas 

The category of visa required for travel to the United States is primarily determined by the purpose of the travel.  A person traveling for business purposes (for example: to attend business meetings or trade shows, negotiate contracts, etc.) requires a “B1” Business Visa.  Please note that a single visa can be a “B1/B2” visa, valid for travel for either tourist or business purposes.

To qualify for a B1 Business Visa, applicants must demonstrate:

• that they are planning to travel for legitimate business purposes,

• that they have sufficient funds to undertake the trip, and

• that they have strong ties to their home sufficient to compel them to return to that home after a short trip to the U.S.  (for example, permanent regular employment, essential family obligations, etc.)  For a list of suggestions, please click here.

Applicants who own their own businesses or companies in Slovakia should be prepared to demonstrate that their company lawfully exists and is operating.  Tax documents, bank records, customs declarations, invoices, bills of lading, advertising brochures, etc., can be useful in demonstrating business activity.

For additional information on this visa category, see Visitor Visas - Business and Pleasure

For information on scheduling expedited visa interviews for Urgent Business Travel, click here.

For information regarding denials of visas, see Visa Denials.