For 1st B1/B2 Visa and not eligible for Interview Waiver: (The documents listed below are for backup, just in case the embassy requests it.)

General Personal Documents:

1. Long brown envelope

2. A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States

3. One 2x2 colored picture taken within 6 months (white background)

   1. Avoid the following:

      1. smiling

      2. makeup

      3. white shirt

      4. jewelry

4. Scanned copy of the full biodata page of the passport (6 months valid)

5. Copy of previous visas and arrival stamps

6. Old US visa (if applicable)

7. Original PSA Birth Certificate

8. Original PSA Marriage Certificate (if applicable)

9. Original bank certificate with receipt and addressed to the embassy, and bank statement for the last 6 months of transactions

   1. Must be dated 1 month at most before the submission

10. Copy of recent personal income tax return

11. Copy of asset under the applicant's name

12. Copy SSS/GSIS contribution

13. Criminal/court records pertaining to any arrest or conviction anywhere, even if you completed your sentence or were later pardoned (if applicable).

    
    

For Employees:​

1. Original employment certificate with leave of absence (must include applicant’s position, date hired, salary, date of return to work)

   1. Must be dated 1 month at most before the submission

2. Pay slips

3. Copy of PRC/IBP ID (if applicable)

4. Copy of company ID

5. Copy of recent personal income tax return

   
   

For the Company That Will Shoulder The Trip:​​

1. Guarantee letter from the company

   1. Must be dated 1 month at most before the submission

2. Original bank certificate and bank statements of the company (latest 6 months)

   1. Must be dated 1 month at most before the appointment

3. Copy of business documents and ITR of the company

   
   

For Business Owner:​

1. Copy of business registration (DTI or SEC with General Information Sheet)

2. Copy of business permit or mayor’s permit

3. Copy of BIR Certificate of Registration

4. Copy of income tax return

5. Copy of financial statements

For Self-employed, PRC, or IBP Solo Practitioner

1. Copy of recent personal income tax return

2. Copy of PRC/IBP ID (if applicable)

3. Contract of engagement (if applicable)

For Students/Minors:​

1. Copy of Proof of Enrollment

2. Copy of school ID

3. Leave of absence from school (if traveling while classes are ongoing)

4. Consent form (signed by both parents, allowing the child to travel if both parents are not traveling with the child)

5. DSWD travel permit (for minors not traveling with both parents)

Financial Support:

1. Notarized affidavit of support

2. Bank certificate

   1. Must be dated 1 month at most before the submission

3. Bank Statement (at least 6 months)

   1. Must be dated 1 month at most before the submission

4. Proof of relationship (e.g., Birth Certificates, Certificate of Employment, Letter of Explanation, Pictures Together)

5. Business / Employment / Retiree documents of the sponsor

For Retiree/Senior:

1. Copy of senior citizen card

2. Copy of retirement documents (pension, insurance, source of income)

For Foreign Nationals:​

1. Copy of alien certificate of registration (ACR)

2. Copy of the international card of residence (ICR)

3. Copy of Re-entry permit

   
   

If you have a sponsor:

1. Notarized affidavit of support

2. Bank certificate

   1. Must be dated 1 month at most before the submission

3. Bank Statement (at least 6 months)

   1. Must be dated 1 month at most before the submission

4. Proof of relationship (e.g., Birth Certificates, Certificate of Employment, Letter of Explanation, Pictures Together)

5. Business / Employment / Retiree documents of the sponsor

If you have an inviter:

1. Invitation Letter

2. Copy of Government ID of inviter (with signature and address)

3. Copy of Proof of Citizenship / Residency (if applicable)

Previous visitors to the U.S.:

1. If you were previously in the United States, please provide any documents attesting to your immigration or visa status.

Supporting Documents for Applicants Seeking Medical Care:

If you wish to travel to the U.S. for medical treatment, then you should be prepared to present the following documentation in addition to the documents listed above and those the consular officer may require:

1. A medical diagnosis from a local physician explaining the nature of your ailment and the reason you require treatment in the United States.

2. A letter from a physician or medical facility in the United States expressing a willingness to treat this specific ailment and detailing the projected length and cost of treatment (including doctors' fees, hospitalization fees, and all medical-related expenses).

3. A statement of financial responsibility from the individuals or organization paying for your transportation, medical, and living expenses. The individuals guaranteeing payment of these expenses must provide proof of their ability to do so, often in the form of bank or other statements of income/savings or certified copies of income tax returns.