
Planning a trip to the US in 2025 and don’t know where to start? Obtaining a US tourist visa can seem like a complicated process, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. Collecting documents, filling out the DS-160 form, going through an interview, proving ties to your home country – every step matters. In this article, I’ve put together a detailed and up-to-date guide that will help you confidently go through the entire process: from the first application to receiving a visa in your passport. Step-by-step, clear, and with practical examples – everything you need to successfully apply for a US tourist visa in 2025.