A-1/A-2 Diplomatic and Official Visa
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Minimum 7-10 business days
- Fee
- $0 USD
- Validity
- Duration of official assignment
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Eligibility
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Employment
Must be traveling to US on behalf of national government for official governmental purpose. Only officials traveling for government qualify for A visa status.
Required status: Government official on official business
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 2x2 inches, color, white background.
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: DS-160; Form url: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
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No objection certificate
Provide a no-objection letter from the employer, school, sponsor or authority when the route asks for it.
Issuing authority: Issuing authority
How to apply
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Online application
Complete DS-160 indicating A visa category.
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Document gathering
Gather diplomatic note or official letter from government, no objection certificate.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment through embassy diplomatic section.
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Processing wait
Visa renewal processing takes minimum 7-10 business days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa. No fee required.