US Visa Interview Questions and Best Answers (2026)

Common US B1/B2 visa interview questions and how to answer them.

VisaCalm TeamJanuary 27, 2026
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US Visa Interview Questions

Every US visa applicant must attend an interview.

Common Questions

Trip Purpose

Q: What is the purpose of your visit?

A: "Tourism/Business. I plan to visit [places]."

Q: How long will you stay?

A: "[X] days/weeks."

Q: Where will you stay?

A: State hotel or host address.

Ties to Home

Q: What do you do?

A: "I'm a [job title] at [company]."

Q: What's your salary?

A: State clearly.

Q: Do you own property?

A: "Yes/No." If yes, describe.

Q: Are you married?

A: Answer honestly.

Financial

Q: Who's paying for this trip?

A: "Myself" or explain sponsor.

Q: How much money do you have?

A: Give figure.

Key Tips

  1. Be brief - Don't ramble
  2. Be confident - Eye contact
  3. Be honest - Never lie
  4. Know everything - Your itinerary, finances

Use our tools to prepare!

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