- Our service fee
- £225
- Official fees
- From US$185 per person, paid by you directly
- Usual time
- Depends on interview availability at the US Embassy in London
- Appointment
- In-person interview at the US Embassy, normally at every age
Whether you need a US visa or can travel on an ESTA depends on your nationality, your travel history and the length of your stay. If you need a visa, the DS-160 form is long and detailed, and every applicant normally attends an interview.
We prepare your DS-160 from your answers and documents, check your photo against the US rules and give you a clear list for your interview.
- Clear list of what to take to your interview
- DS-160 prepared from your passport and documents
- Photo checked against the US specification
- Interview checklist prepared for you
Who it’s for: UK residents who need a US visitor visa for tourism, family visits or business
It depends on your circumstances
When you start, we go through these with you.
British citizens and other Visa Waiver Program nationals can usually travel for up to 90 days on an ESTA. Travel to certain countries since 2011, or dual nationality with certain countries, means a visa is needed instead.
Check firstApply in your country of nationality or residence. Application fees are not refundable and cannot be transferred.
Country of residenceAn in-person interview is required at every age, including children and older applicants. Some renewals of a recent visitor visa may be waived.
All agesEvery traveller, including children, needs their own DS-160, fee and appointment.
Per personSquare, taken in the last 6 months, on a plain white or off-white background, with no glasses.
No glassesWhat’s involved
- Start the service
Answer a few questions about you and your trip.
- Send your documents
Photograph your passport, any old passport with a US visa, and your photo.
- We prepare the DS-160
We prepare the form with you and check every answer against your documents.
- Attend your interview
Take your confirmation page and documents to the US Embassy.
- Receive your passport
Your passport is returned with the visa.
What to have ready
Your exact checklist is confirmed once you start, based on your answers.
Everyone
- Your passportThe photo page, valid for at least six months beyond your stay unless your nationality is exempt.
- A recent square photographTaken on your phone is fine. We resize it to the US file rules.
- Your travel and contact historyAddresses, work and education history, and travel in the last five years.
Only if it applies to you
- Old passports with a US visaThe visa page, which can decide whether an interview is waived.
- Evidence of your trip's purposeSuch as bookings, a conference registration or an invitation.
- Evidence of your life in the UKSuch as an employment letter or tenancy agreement.
- Evidence of fundsRecent bank statements, or a letter from whoever is paying.
Clear fees
The US visa application fee is set by the US Department of State, is charged per applicant and is not refundable. This is paid by you directly; we tell you the amount and how to pay when we prepare your application.
Official fee source: US Department of State, checked 20 Oct 2026. Official fees can change.
USA visitor visa — quick answers
Do children need an interview?
Yes. In-person interviews are normally required at every age.
What happens to my social media details?
The DS-160 asks for social media handles used in the last five years. You can answer none, and passwords are never asked for.
How long is a US visitor visa valid?
Validity depends on nationality. For UK nationals a visitor visa can be issued for up to 10 years with multiple entries.
Does an ESTA guarantee entry?
No. Entry is decided by the officer at the border, with an ESTA or a visa.
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USA visitor visa
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Rules, official fees and processing times are set by the relevant government or authority and can change. We provide document preparation and application support from your instructions; we are not solicitors or regulated immigration advisers. It is your responsibility to check entry requirements before you travel.
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