Can I go to the US on holiday on a B1 visa?

[alitech]

I got a B1 visa for visiting the US via my company last year. I made the trip and stayed there for a week. Now, I want to go there to meet relatives, can I just pack my bags and go like that on the same visa or do I need to apply for another one?

I have been searching and searching for an answer to this question, but I cant find it anywhere.

I would be much obliged if someone can take me out of my misery?

[alitech]

No one seems to know the answer here either.. is this forum a lost cause? Can anyone help?

[Nick_US]

well if the B1 is still valid you are good to go .. else youw ill have to re-apply after your have a sponsor letter from your relatives

[alitech]

The visa is valid for another 4 years but I want to know if it can be used for holiday as well. All the websites say that you can go on business, conduct presentations, negotiate deals yadda yadda, but fails to mention if you have one, you can also use it to go on holiday.

Thanks for your help.

[switchtoit]

B1 is for business and I think you CANNOT use it for pleasure (B2). Application procedures are (especially supporting docs) entirely different for both type of visas.

Send a mail to US consulate and double confirm this.

[alitech]

Hello

Thanks for the info. Would you be able to tell me where to send this mail to?

I am in London.. and I am not sure of the best way to contact the embassy here.

Do they accept emails?

[alitech]

The visa class as mentioned is B1/B2. Does that entitle me to holiday then?

[cncd1]

You may apply for entrance for tourism; it does not guarantee that the IO at the border will grant you admission.