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Yes — citizens of Armenia need an approved US Tourist Visa (B1/B2) to travel to the United States (a B1/B2 visitor visa applied for with the DS-160 form).
This is a full consular visa: you complete the DS-160 form, pay the official fee, and attend an in-person interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Last updated June 2026
Authorization
US Tourist Visa (B1/B2)
Decision time
Varies — embassy interview required
Validity
Typically up to 10 years (set at the interview)
Travelers whose nationality is not part of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program cannot use an ESTA — they must apply for a B1/B2 visitor visa. The process centers on Form DS-160, the U.S. Department of State's Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, and requires an in-person interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate. The B1 visa covers business visits and the B2 visa covers tourism, visiting family, and medical treatment; they are almost always issued together as a single B1/B2 visa, often valid for up to 10 years. Charta Visa guides you through every DS-160 question, helps you prepare for the interview, and supports you through each step.
Start your application with us
Answer our guided questions in plain language. We check every answer and prepare your complete DS-160 form so nothing is missed.
Complete the DS-160
We help you finalize and submit the official DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application and produce the confirmation page you need for your interview.
Pay the official fee and book your interview
Pay the $185 government (MRV) fee directly to the U.S. authorities and schedule your appointment at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. We help you find the earliest available slot.
Attend your interview and receive your visa
Attend the in-person interview with your documents. If approved, your passport is returned with the visa stamp, usually within a few business days.
Almost all of these are avoidable. Our 23-point check reviews every answer before you submit, and our refund guarantee covers eligible applications.
Official government source: U.S. Department of State — DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application
The DS-160 is the U.S. Department of State's official Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. Everyone applying for a B1/B2 visitor visa must complete it; its confirmation page is required for your embassy interview.
Yes. A B1/B2 visa is a consular visa, so almost all applicants must attend an in-person interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate. The consular officer makes the final decision — no service can guarantee approval.
The $185 is the official government MRV (visa application) fee, paid directly to the U.S. authorities when you book your interview — not to us. Charta Visa charges a separate service fee for guiding and preparing your application, always shown before you pay.
Validity is set by the consular officer and varies by nationality, but B1/B2 visas are commonly issued for up to 10 years and allow multiple visits. Each individual stay is typically limited to up to six months.
Charta Visa is a private service that prepares your DS-160 accurately, helps you assemble the right documents, and guides you through booking and attending your interview. We are not a government website and are not affiliated with any government.
A guided application with a 23-point error check before you submit — most travelers finish in about 10 minutes.
Start your applicationCharta Visa is an independent service that checks, guides, and submits your application — not a government website, and not affiliated with any government.