<div class="vt" data-vt-cat="humanitarian-visas" data-vt-code="G-1 – G-5"> <div class="vt-crumbs"><nav class="vt-wrap" aria-label="Breadcrumb"><a href="/">Home</a><span>›</span><a href="/humanitarian-visas">Humanitarian & other</a><span>›</span><span>G-1 – G-5</span></nav></div> <section class="vt-dhead"><div class="vt-wrap"> <div class="vt-badges"><span>Nonimmigrant</span><span>International organizations</span><span>No visa fee</span><span>Form DS-160</span><span>G-4 special immigrant route</span></div> <h1><span>G-1 – G-5</span> International Organization Visas</h1> <p class="vt-lede">For government representatives to, and officers and employees of, designated international organizations such as the United Nations, plus their families and personal employees (G-5).</p> <div class="vt-dmeta"><span>Last reviewed <strong>Oct 1, 2026</strong></span><span>Sources: State Department · eCFR</span><a href="/corrections?page=/visa/g">Report an error</a></div> </div></section> <section class="vt-dbody"> <nav class="vt-jump" aria-label="On this page"><a href="#overview">Overview</a><a href="#qualify">Who qualifies</a><a href="#duration">Duration</a><a href="#fees">Fees</a><a href="#processing">Processing</a><a href="#steps">Steps</a><a href="#documents">Documents</a><a href="#dependents">Dependents</a><a href="#greencard">Green card</a><a href="#related">Related</a><a href="#faq">FAQ</a><a href="#sources">Sources</a><a href="#changes">Changes</a></nav> <nav class="vt-toc" aria-label="On this page"><div class="h">On this page</div><ul><li><a href="#overview">Overview</a></li><li><a href="#qualify">Who qualifies</a></li><li><a href="#duration">Duration & extensions</a></li><li><a href="#fees">Fees</a></li><li><a href="#processing">Processing time</a></li><li><a href="#steps">Application steps</a></li><li><a href="#documents">Required documents</a></li><li><a href="#dependents">Dependents & family</a></li><li><a href="#greencard">Path to a green card</a></li><li><a href="#related">Related visas</a></li><li><a href="#faq">Common questions</a></li><li><a href="#sources">Official sources</a></li><li><a href="#changes">Recent changes</a></li></ul></nav> <article class="vt-art"> <div class="vt-glance"><h2>At a glance</h2><dl><div><dt>Visa fee</dt><dd><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No fee</a> for G visas</dd></div><div><dt>Stay (G-1 to G-4)</dt><dd><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-214.2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">While recognized</a> by the Secretary of State</dd></div><div><dt>Stay (G-5)</dt><dd><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-214.2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Up to 3 years</a>, extensions of up to 2 years</dd></div><div><dt>Interview</dt><dd><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/visa-employees-nato.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Usually waived</a> for G-1–G-4; required for G-5</dd></div><div><dt>Dependents’ work</dt><dd><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-274a.12" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EAD possible</a> for G-1, G-3, G-4 families</dd></div><div><dt>Path to green card</dt><dd><a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2023-title8/html/USCODE-2023-title8-chap12-subchapI-sec1101.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">G-4 special immigrant</a> for long-serving staff and families</dd></div></dl></div> <div class="vt-callout"><strong>New rule on children born in the U.S. to foreign government employees.</strong> A DHS <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18345/registration-of-lawful-permanent-residence-for-children-born-to-foreign-government-employees-in-the" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interim final rule effective Sept. 4, 2026</a>, following Executive Order 14418 (Aug. 6, 2026), treats a child born in the United States on or after that date to a “foreign government employee” as not a U.S. citizen at birth unless a parent is a U.S. citizen. The definition covers ambassadors, embassy or consular staff who are nationals of the sending country, persons employed by a foreign government in an official capacity, and employees of an international organization who have international-organization immunity. Such a child may voluntarily register as a lawful permanent resident on Form I-485, or otherwise comply with alien registration (e.g. Form G-325R). Comments are due Oct. 5, 2026. The rule states that, because of the preliminary injunction in <em>Casa, Inc. v. Trump</em> (D. Md., Sept. 2, 2026), DHS will not apply it to members of the certified class unless the government obtains relief from that injunction.</div> <h2 id="overview" class="s">Overview</h2> <p class="b">Government representatives and employees who will attend meetings at, visit or work at a <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/visa-employees-nato.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">designated international organization</a> in the United States need G visas. A designated organization is one the President has designated under the International Organizations Immunities Act (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-41.24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">22 CFR 41.24</a>); the State Department publishes the list in 9 FAM 402.3-7(N). Anyone entitled to a G visa for official travel must use it and cannot travel on another visa or the Visa Waiver Program.</p> <p class="b"><strong>G-1</strong> is for permanent mission members of a recognized government and their families; <strong>G-2</strong> for representatives of a recognized government traveling temporarily for meetings; <strong>G-3</strong> for representatives of non-recognized or non-member governments; <strong>G-4</strong> for people taking up an appointment at a designated organization, including the United Nations; and <strong>G-5</strong> for personal employees or domestic workers of G-1 to G-4 holders. A head of state or government always travels on an A-1 visa instead.</p> <p class="b">A G applicant cannot be refused solely because they are not a national of the government they represent (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-41.24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">22 CFR 41.24(b)</a>). Only the security and terrorism grounds of inadmissibility apply to G-1 through G-4 (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-41.21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">22 CFR 41.21(d)</a>); G-5 applicants face all ordinary grounds. G-4 staff may transit the United States on their G-4 visa.</p> <h2 id="qualify" class="s">Who qualifies</h2> <h3 class="s">G-1 to G-4 applicants must</h3> <ul class="b"><li>Seek to enter or transit in pursuance of <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-41.24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">official duties</a> with a designated international organization.</li><li>Present a diplomatic note and/or travel orders from the organization or government stating name, position, duties, purpose, travel date, length of stay and accompanying dependents (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/visa-employees-nato.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State Dept.</a>).</li><li>Use the G visa for official travel; officials on commercial or tourist trips need the appropriate other visa.</li></ul> <h3 class="s">G-5 personal employees</h3> <ul class="b"><li>Must be attendants, servants or personal employees of a G-1 to G-4 holder (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-41.12" target="_blank" rel="noopener">22 CFR 41.12</a>).</li><li>Must <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/visa-employees-nato.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">attend an interview</a> and reapply for visas outside the United States.</li></ul> <h3 class="s">Immediate family</h3> <ul class="b"><li>Spouse, and unmarried sons and daughters under 21 (or under 23 if full-time post-secondary students), living in the principal’s household (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-41.21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">22 CFR 41.21(a)(3)</a>).</li><li>A G-1 to G-4 family member may keep G classification even after taking a job that would qualify for A status (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-41.24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">22 CFR 41.24(b)(4)</a>).</li></ul> <h2 id="duration" class="s">Duration & extensions</h2> <table class="vt-kv"><tbody><tr><th scope="row">G-1 to G-4</th><td>Admitted for as long as the <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-214.2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Secretary of State continues to recognize</a> the status.</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">G-5</th><td>Initial admission of up to <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-214.2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3 years</a>; extensions of up to 2 years at a time, with the employer’s signed statement.</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">Passport</th><td>G-1 to G-4 holders may present a passport <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-41.21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">valid only long enough</a> to apply for admission.</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">Visa renewal in the U.S.</th><td>G-1 to G-4 holders on assignment use <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/visa-employees-nato.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Form DS-1648</a>; G-5 holders must reapply abroad.</td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="fees" class="s">Fees</h2> <p class="vt-feesintro">G visas are fee-exempt at the State Department, and most related USCIS filings are free.</p> <div class="vt-scroll"><table class="vt-fees"><thead><tr><th>Fee</th><th class="amt">Amount</th><th>Who pays</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody> <tr><td>Visa application fee</td><td class="amt"><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No fee</a></td><td>—</td><td>A, G, C-2, C-3, NATO and diplomatic visas are exempt (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State Department fee page</a>; see also <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-22.1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">22 CFR 22.1, item 22(a)</a>, which lists A, G, C-3, NATO and diplomatic visas).</td></tr> <tr><td>Visa issuance (reciprocity) fee</td><td class="amt"><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-22.1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No fee</a></td><td>—</td><td>Exempt for representatives of an international organization of which the U.S. is a member, and their families (item 24(a)).</td></tr> <tr><td>Form I-539 (G-5 extension or change of status)</td><td class="amt"><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-106.2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No fee</a></td><td>—</td><td>8 CFR 106.2 sets no I-539 fee for A, G and NATO nonimmigrants; the <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS fee schedule</a> (edition 10/01/26) lists $0 for filings into or out of A, G or NATO status.</td></tr> <tr><td>Form I-566 and Form I-508</td><td class="amt"><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-106.2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No fee</a></td><td>—</td><td>Dependent employment, change of status and waiver of immunities.</td></tr> <tr><td>Form I-765 (dependent employment authorization)</td><td class="amt"><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$0</a></td><td>—</td><td>No fee for dependents of G-1, G-3 and G-4 principals filing under category (c)(4).</td></tr> </tbody></table></div> <p class="vt-foot">Fees for a G-4 special immigrant petition and adjustment of status are listed on the <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS fee schedule</a>.</p> <h2 id="processing" class="s">Processing time</h2> <dl class="vt-cards"><div><dt>Interview</dt><dd>Usually waived for G-1–G-4</dd><dd class="n">G-5 interviews are required (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/visa-employees-nato.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State Dept.</a>).</dd></div><div><dt>Where to apply</dt><dd>Any designated post</dd><dd class="n">G visas are <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/adjudicating-niv-applicants-in-their-country-of-residence.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">exempt</a> from the country-of-residence rule.</dd></div></dl> <p class="b">Times vary by post. USCIS-side filings vary; check <a href="https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS processing times</a>.</p> <h2 id="steps" class="s">Application steps</h2> <ol class="vt-steps"><li><span class="num">1</span><div><div class="tt">Get the note or travel orders</div><div class="tx">The government or organization confirms status, duties and dependents.</div></div></li><li><span class="num">2</span><div><div class="tt">Complete Form DS-160</div><div class="tx">Or Form DS-1648 for G-1 to G-4 renewals by staff on assignment in the U.S.</div></div></li><li><span class="num">3</span><div><div class="tt">Submit at the embassy or consulate</div><div class="tx">No application fee; interviews are usually waived for G-1 to G-4.</div></div></li><li><span class="num">4</span><div><div class="tt">G-5: interview and contract</div><div class="tx">Personal employees attend an interview and must apply outside the United States.</div></div></li><li><span class="num">5</span><div><div class="tt">Maintain status</div><div class="tx">Status lasts while recognized by the State Department; changes go through Form I-566.</div></div></li></ol> <h2 id="documents" class="s">Required documents</h2> <div class="vt-docs"><div><h3>From the applicant and organization</h3><ul><li><span>Passport valid for travel (at least six months beyond the stay unless exempt).</span></li><li><span>DS-160 confirmation page and photo taken in the past six months.</span></li><li><span>Diplomatic note and/or travel orders with the required details.</span></li><li><span>Family member applying separately: copy of the principal’s visa and I-94 or admission stamp.</span></li></ul></div></div> <h2 id="dependents" class="s">Dependents & family</h2> <p class="b">Immediate family members receive a G visa in the principal’s class.</p> <p class="b">Spouses and dependent children of G-1, G-3 and G-4 principals may apply for employment authorization with a <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-274a.12" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State Department endorsement</a> (Form I-566, no fee).</p> <h2 id="greencard" class="s">Path to a green card</h2> <p class="b">Long-serving G-4 international organization staff and their families may qualify as <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2023-title8/html/USCODE-2023-title8-chap12-subchapI-sec1101.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">special immigrants under INA 101(a)(27)(I)</a> (an EB-4 category). Requirements include time in G-4 status (or, for a surviving spouse or child, G-4 or N status): at least half of the seven years before applying, plus either 15 years in the U.S. before retirement or death of the employee, or seven years between ages 5 and 21 for a child.</p> <div class="vt-gsteps"><div><div class="k">Step 1</div><div class="tt">Retired G-4 officer or employee</div><div class="tx">15 years in the U.S. before retirement and half of the last 7 years; petition within 6 months of retirement.</div></div><div><div class="k">Step 2</div><div class="tt">Surviving spouse</div><div class="tx">Same residence tests measured to the employee’s death; petition within 6 months of the death.</div></div><div><div class="k">Step 3</div><div class="tt">Unmarried son or daughter</div><div class="tx">Half of the last 7 years plus 7 years between ages 5 and 21; apply before age 25.</div></div><div><div class="k">Step 4</div><div class="tt">Adjusting in the U.S.</div><div class="tx">Include Form I-566, and Form I-508 if still employed in a G-qualifying occupation (both fee-free).</div></div></div> <p class="b">Parents and children of G-4 special immigrants may hold N-8 and N-9 status (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-274a.12" target="_blank" rel="noopener">8 CFR 274a.12</a>).</p> <h2 id="related" class="s">Related visas</h2> <div class="vt-rel"><a href="/visa/a"><div class="c">A-1 / A-2 / A-3</div><div class="n">Diplomats and foreign government officials</div><div class="tx">For officials at embassies, consulates and on official visits.</div></a><a href="/visa/nato"><div class="c">NATO-1 – NATO-7</div><div class="n">NATO officials and staff</div><div class="tx">The NATO counterpart to G visas.</div></a><a href="/visa/n"><div class="c">N-8 / N-9</div><div class="n">Parents and children of G-4 special immigrants</div><div class="tx">Related status for families.</div></a><a href="/visa/eb-4"><div class="c">EB-4</div><div class="n">Special immigrants</div><div class="tx">Includes retired G-4 international organization staff.</div></a></div> <h2 id="faq" class="s">Common questions</h2> <div class="vt-faq"><details><summary>Which organizations qualify for G-4?</summary><p>Public international organizations <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-41.24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">designated by Executive Order</a> under the International Organizations Immunities Act; the State Department’s list is in 9 FAM 402.3-7(N).</p></details><details><summary>Do G visa applicants pay fees?</summary><p>No. G visas are <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">exempt from the application fee</a>, and representatives of organizations the U.S. belongs to are exempt from issuance fees.</p></details><details><summary>Can a G-4’s spouse work?</summary><p>Yes, with an employment authorization document obtained through a <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-274a.12" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State Department endorsement</a> (Form I-566, no fee).</p></details><details><summary>Can G-4 staff get a green card?</summary><p>Long-serving G-4 staff, surviving spouses and children may qualify as <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2023-title8/html/USCODE-2023-title8-chap12-subchapI-sec1101.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">special immigrants</a> if they meet the residence and timing tests.</p></details></div> <h2 id="sources" class="s">Official sources</h2> <ul class="vt-src"><li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/visa-employees-nato.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>State Department</strong> · Visas for Employees of International Organizations and NATO</span><span>travel.state.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>State Department</strong> · Fees for Visa Services</span><span>travel.state.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-41.24" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>eCFR</strong> · 22 CFR 41.24 — International organization aliens</span><span>ecfr.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-214.2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>eCFR</strong> · 8 CFR 214.2(g) — Representatives to international organizations</span><span>ecfr.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-274a.12" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>eCFR</strong> · 8 CFR 274a.12 — Classes authorized to accept employment</span><span>ecfr.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2023-title8/html/USCODE-2023-title8-chap12-subchapI-sec1101.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>U.S. Code (GovInfo)</strong> · 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(I) — G-4 special immigrants</span><span>govinfo.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18345/registration-of-lawful-permanent-residence-for-children-born-to-foreign-government-employees-in-the" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>Federal Register</strong> · Registration of LPR for Children Born to Foreign Government Employees (IFR)</span><span>federalregister.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-106.2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>eCFR</strong> · 8 CFR 106.2 — USCIS fees</span><span>ecfr.gov ↗</span></a></li></ul> <h2 id="changes" class="s">Recent changes</h2> <ul class="vt-chg"><li><span class="d">Sep 4, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>Children of foreign government employees.</strong> Interim final rule: children born in the U.S. on or after Sept. 4, 2026 to foreign government employees (no U.S.-citizen parent) are treated as non-citizens and may register as permanent residents. <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18345/registration-of-lawful-permanent-residence-for-children-born-to-foreign-government-employees-in-the" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Jul 15, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>Residence rule for visa interviews; A, G, NATO exempt.</strong> Nonimmigrant applicants must generally apply in their country of nationality or residence; the guidance does not apply to A, G, C-2, C-3, NATO or diplomatic- and official-type visas. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/adjudicating-niv-applicants-in-their-country-of-residence.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Dec 16, 2025</span><div class="x"><strong>Proclamation 10998 expands entry suspensions.</strong> Effective Jan. 1, 2026 for nationals of 39 countries; valid A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3, G-1–G-4 and NATO-1–6 visas are excepted. <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/19/2025-23570/restricting-and-limiting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Sep 18, 2025</span><div class="x"><strong>Interview waivers narrowed; official visas still eligible.</strong> From Oct. 1, 2025 most applicants need an interview, but A-1, A-2, C-3, G-1–G-4 and NATO-1–6 applicants and diplomatic- or official-type visa applicants remain eligible for a waiver. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/interview-waiver-update-sept-18-2025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Jun 4, 2025</span><div class="x"><strong>Proclamation 10949 restricts entry from 19 countries.</strong> Effective June 9, 2025, with exceptions for valid A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3, G-1–G-4 and NATO-1–6 visas. <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/10/2025-10669/restricting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-united-states-from-foreign-terrorists-and" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li></ul> <div class="vt-disc">This page is general reference material compiled from the official sources above and is not legal advice. 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