Are the requirements to obtain a tourist visa any different for a child?
The requirements are the same for all applicants worldwide applying for nonimmigrant visas. However, the U.S. Embassy understands that young children cannot demonstrate strong ties to Guyana on their own merit. Generally speaking, if a parent qualifies for a visa, than a child will likely qualify too. The Consular Officer will consider the economic, family and social ties of a minor’s family when determining his or her eligibility for a visa. The other difference in the application process is that applicants under age 14 are not subject to the finger scan requirement. Applicants under age 14 do not have their index fingers electronically entered into the computer database for screening during their appointment. Otherwise, the nonimmigrant visa application process is identical to that of adult applicants.Q: My child is 18 years old. Can he/she still be considered under my visa application? All applicants age 18 and over are legally considered adults. The Consular Officer will interview
