Age is one of the most recurrent doubts when applying for a visa to travel to the United States (USA) and here we will talk about how old you need to be to obtain the document.

According to the U.S. Department of State, there is no maximum age to apply for a tourist visa, even having an advanced age can be beneficial for the applicant.

It was learned that, from the age of 80, applicants can acquire the visa without presenting the interview, just attend their appointment at the consulate to receive instructions.

Minimum age to apply for a visa

On the other hand, the minimum age of an applicant for this document varies depending on whether the applicant is a minor or a young adult. 

Minors under 15 years of age must be accompanied by their parents or guardians during the visa application process. However, those 15 years of age or older may complete the process on their own.

They will only be allowed to receive assistance, if necessary, to answer some questions in the interview at the consulate or embassy.

In Mexico, U.S. consulates have the capacity to handle first-time visa applications until 2026. The average waiting time is approximately two years.

Therefore, it is very important to plan ahead to obtain this essential document to travel to the US.

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