Non-Immigrant Visas
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Non-Immigrant Visas (NIV) are for international travelers, (citizens of other countries), coming to the United States temporarily. This visa allows you to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (an airport, for example) and request permission of the Department of Homeland Security immigration inspector to enter the U.S. A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States.
International travelers come to the U.S. for a wide variety of reasons, including tourism, study, business, medical treatment and certain types of temporary work.
For more information about the different non-immigrant visas please read about our NIV visa categories.
Non-immigrant Visas are processed at the following consulates:
- Berlin - All visa classes except K (fiancé/fiancée), E-1 (treaty trader), and E-2 (investor) visas.
- Frankfurt - All visa classes except A, G, and NATO Visas.
- Munich - All visa classes except K (fiancé/fiancée), E-1 (treaty trader), E-2 (investor), A, G, and NATO Visas.
Please read our Customer Service Statement as we are committed to the essential openness for which the United States has always been known. Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged
New and Noteworthy
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■ Unpaid Work is work – Make sure you have the correct visa (February 13, 2013)
■ February 18, 2013 – The U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Consulates General will be closed (Presidents Day) (February 7, 2013)
■ Visa Status Check available online (December 20, 2012)
Visitor Information
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Forbidden Items and
Entry Regulations (pdf)
• NO cell phones
• NO USB Sticks
• NO portable game devices
• More restricted items (pdf)If you fail to follow these security requirements you may face delays or cancellations to your visit.
Items cannot be deposited at the U.S. Embassy/U.S. Consulate
