NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS
G visas/NATO - International Organizations
To qualify for a G visa the individual concerned must be entering the United States in
pursuance of official duties and qualify for a "G" visa in one of the categories listed below:
G-1 VISAS
Issued to members of a permanent mission of a recognized government, to an
international organization, regardless of rank, and to members of their
immediate families. G-1 visas are also issued to the mission’s secretaries,
chauffeurs and custodial employees. Domestic employees, should apply for G-5
visas. More…
G-2 VISAS
Issued to representatives of a recognized government and to members of their
immediate families traveling to the United States temporarily to attend
meetings of a designated international organization. G-2 officials may represent
their governments at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly or as TDY officers
to that country’s mission to the international organization.
G-2 visas may be issued to military officers who are assisting the UN
Secretariat with peacekeeping matters. Family members may also be issued G-2
visas. More…
G-3 VISAS
Issued to representatives of non-recognized or non-member governments, regardless
of rank, and to members of their immediate families. G-3 visas should also be
issued to representatives of such governments so as to participate in temporary
meetings of designated international organizations (e.g., a meeting of the UN
General Assembly and Security Council). More…
G-4 VISAS
Issued to personnel who are proceeding to the United States to take up an appointment at a designated
international organization (including the United Nations). Members of their
immediate families may also be issued G-4 visas.
Officers and employees of designated international organizations, who are not assigned in the United
States, may be accorded G-4 classification if they intend to transit the United
States. G-4 visas may also be issued to personnel of any rank on the payroll of
a designated international organization proceeding to the United States on
behalf of that organization. More…
G-5 VISAS
Issued to the attendants and personal employees of persons in G-1 through G-4 status.
NATO
An alien shall be classified under the symbol NATO-1, NATO-2, NATO-3, NATO-4, or NATO-5
if he or she is seeking admission to the United States under the applicable
provision of the Agreement on the Status of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization, National Representatives and International Staff, or is a member
of the immediate family of an alien classified NATO-1 through NATO-5.
However, many armed forces personnel are exempt from passport and visa requirements if they
are either attached to NATO Allied Headquarters in the United States and are
traveling on official business, or are entering the United States under NATO
Status of Forces Agreement. In the case of the later, they must carry official
military ID cards and NATO travel orders. More…
IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS
The spouse and unmarried sons and daughters of any age who are members of the household may apply for a
derivative visa. Partners who are recognized as the principal alien's dependent
by the sending government, are not eligible for derivative A visas, but may
apply for B-1 / B-2 visas, if otherwise
qualified. Application procedures are the same as for the principal applicant.
If accompanying a spouse on NATO travel orders, the spouse and children should
apply for NATO-2 visas.
FEES
There are no fees for G and NATO visas.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for a G or NATO Visa
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