G visa
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A G visa is a category of official visas issued to diplomats, government officials, and international organization employees who are visiting the United States temporarily for a governmental purpose.[1][2] G visas may also be issued to immediate family members of the principal visa holder.[1] G visas are issued by the United States Department of State.[1]
G visas are not issued to heads of state, who are instead granted an A-1 visa.[1]
Types
There are five visas in the G visa category:
- G-1
- The G-1 visa is for permanent members of a diplomatic mission from a recognized government, who are visiting a specific international organization (and for eligible family members).[1]
- G-2
- The G-2 visa is for official representatives of a recognized government, who are attending meetings at a specific international organization (and for eligible family members).[1]
- G-3
- The G-3 visa is for representatives of a government not officially recognized by the United States (and for eligible family members of the principal visa holder).[1]
- G-4
- The G-4 visa is for persons who have been appointed to a position at an international organization in the United States, including the United Nations, and for eligible family members).[1]
- G-5
- The G-5 visa is for employees or domestic workers of G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-4 visa holders who meet certain criteria.[1]
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