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The Global Insight

What is the longest time you can stay in the US?

Author

Michael Gray

Updated on April 06, 2026

If you enter the United States on a visa waiver, your maximum stay will be 90 days. With a B-2 tourist visa, by contrast, you would normally be allowed to stay for up to six months. What’s more, with a B-2 visa, you can apply to extend your stay even longer.

Can I stay longer than 90 days in the US?

You must apply for a visa (B2 visa) if you want to stay in the U.S. for more than 90 days, no matter what the reason. You must apply for a visa (B1 visa) if you are traveling to the U.S. for employment or business purposes involving remuneration, even if not staying longer than 90 days.

How many days a year can I stay in the USA?

5. Re: Can you stay in the USA for more than 90 days, in a year? You can stay 90 days on any one visit, but not sure how long you have to leave the country for before you can return.

How long can you stay in America without a visa?

90 days
Visitors who travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are allowed to stay in the US for up to 90 days without a visa.

What happens if you stay longer than 6 months in USA?

If you overstay by 180 days or more (but less than one year), after you depart the U.S. you will be barred from reentering for three years. If you overstay by one year or more, after you depart the U.S., you will be barred from reentering the U.S. for ten years.

How does the US know if you overstay your visa?

How do I know if I overstayed my visa? A nonimmigrant can learn whether they overstayed by looking at the information on their “Arrival/Departure Record.” You can find this on your I-94 or your I-94W (which is no longer in use).

What happens if you stay in the US longer than 6 months?

How can I stay in US longer than 3 months?

If you want to extend your stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status before your authorized stay expires.

What happens if I stay more than 6 months in USA?

How soon can I reenter the USA on B1 B2 visa?

180 days
Visitors carrying a US B1/B2 Visa can enter the United States for a maximum of 180 days Per Entry. All visits are strictly limited to business or tourism, so you CANNOT seek paid work or employment.