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Other Travel

In addition to tourism, visits, business, employment, study and exchange, and immigration, there are other reasons for traveling to the United States, which also generally require a visa.

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Transit

For travel through the United States to another country.

Transit Visa

Visitor Visa

Visa Waiver Program

 

Medical Treatment

For travel on a visitor visa or through the Visa Waiver Program to receive medical treatment in the United States.

Visitor Visa

Visa Waiver Program

 

Official Government Travel

For representatives of foreign government, designated international organizations, or certain foreign military on official travel. Visas for:

Diplomats & Foreign Officials

Employees of International Organizations & NATO

Foreign Military Stationed in the United States

Renewing A, G, and NATO visas in the United States

 

Religious Worker Visa

For temporary work in the United States for a religious organization.

 

Crewmember Visa

For travel to the United States as a crewmember on a ship or aircraft.

 

Humanitarian & Special Situations

For information about the U.S. government program for refugee admissions and procedures for other humanitarian situations.

 

Follow-to-Join Refugees & Asylees

For the spouse and unmarried minor children abroad following to join a Refugee or Asylee in the United States.

 

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