B-1 / B-2

B-1 / B-2 US Tourist and Business Visa for Kazakhstan Citizens 2026

The B-1 / B-2 visa is a non-immigrant U.S. visa for temporary travel to the United States. It is the most common visa for Kazakhstan citizens traveling to the USA for tourism, business meetings, or short personal visits.
This visa remains available in 2026.

What the B-1 / B-2 visa allows

B-1 (Business purposes):

• Business meetings and negotiations

• Conferences, exhibitions, trade shows

• Short business visits without employment

• Consulting with partners or clients

B-2 (Tourism and personal travel):

• Tourism and sightseeing

• Visiting family or friends

• Medical treatment

• Participation in social or cultural events

• Short non-credit courses

Most applicants receive a combined B-1/B-2 visa covering both purposes.

What the B-1 / B-2 visa does NOT allow

• Employment or paid work in the USA

• Long-term study or academic programs

• Permanent residence or immigration

• Overstaying or repeated long stays

Violation of visa conditions leads to refusals or future bans.

Who can apply from Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan citizens can apply for a B-1/B-2 visa if they can prove:

• Clear purpose of travel

• Strong ties to Kazakhstan

• Financial ability to cover the trip

• Intention to return after the visit

Visa officers focus mainly on return intent, not documents volume.

What visa officers really check

During the interview, officers primarily evaluate:

• Job stability or business activity

• Income level and financial consistency

• Family or property ties

• Travel history

• Logical and honest answers

There is no fixed document list that guarantees approval.

Validity and stay rules

• Visa validity: up to 10 years

• Entries: multiple

• Maximum stay per entry: usually up to 6 months

• Final stay duration is decided at the U.S. border

Long validity does not mean unlimited stay.

Common reasons for refusal

Most refusals happen due to:

• Weak ties to Kazakhstan

• Unstable job or income

• Poor or no travel history

• Unclear travel purpose

• Inconsistent answers at interview

Understanding these risks before applying greatly improves success chances.

How to apply

The process includes:

1. Completing the DS-160 form

2. Paying the visa fee

3. Attending an interview

4. Receiving a decision

Approval depends on profile quality, not on agents or documents.

Important note for 2026

• B-1/B-2 visas are available for Kazakhstan citizens in 2026

• Suspension of immigrant visas does not affect tourist or business visa

Unsure if you should apply now?

Before applying, it is recommended to assess your visa risk.
A professional evaluation helps identify weak points and decide whether to apply now or wait.

Business activities under the B-1 category are allowed, such as meetings, negotiations, and conferences. Employment or receiving a salary in the United States is not permitted under a B-1 or B-2 visa.

Short non-credit leisure courses may be tolerated in practice, but formal study or academic programs are not allowed under this visa category.

An interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate is mandatory for almost all applicants from Kazakhstan.