B1/B2 Tourist Visa Stay Calculator

B1/B2 visa holders can stay up to 180 days (6 months) per visit as determined by the CBP officer at entry. While there's no explicit annual limit, immigration officers often apply a practical guideline of no more than 180 days within a rolling 12-month period to prevent visa abuse.

Overstaying your authorized period can result in serious consequences including visa cancellation, being barred from re-entry (3-year ban for overstays of 180-365 days, 10-year ban for overstays exceeding 365 days), and difficulty obtaining future visas. Always depart before your I-94 expiration date.

The rolling 12-month period looks back 365 days from any given date. For example, if you're entering on June 1, 2024, officers will review your stays from June 2, 2023 to June 1, 2024. This calculator uses this method to track your cumulative days.

If you spend 183 days or more in the US during a calendar year, you may be considered a US resident for tax purposes under the substantial presence test. This means you'll need to file a US tax return. The test also considers days from the previous two years using a formula.

Yes, you can apply for an extension by filing Form I-539 with USCIS before your authorized stay expires. Extensions are typically granted for up to 6 additional months. However, frequent extensions may raise questions about your true intent as a temporary visitor.

Always carry: valid passport, visa, return tickets, proof of ties to home country (employment letter, property documents), financial statements showing sufficient funds, and travel itinerary. Having these documents helps demonstrate your intent to return home.