G Visas
Employees of International Organizations
Listing of Designated International Organizations
To qualify for a G visa, the purpose of your intended travel to the United States must be pursuant to official duties. Permanent mission members of a recognized government to an international organization are eligible for a G-1 visa. Representatives of a recognized government traveling to the United States temporarily to attend meetings of a designated international organization are eligible for G-2 visas and representatives of non-recognized or non-member governments are eligible for G-3 visas. G-4 visas are issued to individuals who are proceeding to the United States to take up an appointment at a designated international organization, including the United Nations.
An application for a G-4 visa cannot be processed without an official request from the appropriate international organization. This is sent either to the applicant or directly to the Embassy. If the request is being sent to the Embassy, you should confirm receipt by calling +353-1-6688777, extension 5821 or 5822, before applying for the visa.
How to Apply- Required Documentation
Click https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ENTER THE CORRECT VISA TYPE (CLASSIFICATION) WHEN COMPLETING THE FORM ONLINE. TO ESTABLISH THE TYPE OF VISA YOU REQUIRE, FOLLOW LINK TO VISA TYPES ON THIS SITE.
NOTE: To complete your online visa application, you will need a digital photo. Please read carefully the requirements to upload your photo and the photo specifications before you begin completing your application.
As you complete the visa application please hit ‘save’ often. As you fill out the application, you should also save a copy to your hard drive as a backup.
NOTE: All nonimmigrant visa application forms at Embassy Dublin are submitted electronically through the Internet. You will receive a printout after submitting your application. Please include this printout with all the other documents when submitting the application to the Embassy.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Online DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application
• a valid passport;
• a Diplomatic Note;
• original official request from the International Organization.
The diplomatic note is written confirmation by the sending government of the applicant’s status. The Diplomatic Note should list the names of the official travelers and specify their title or official status. It should also specify the date of departure from Ireland, a full description of the purpose of travel, where the official will be going to and the length of the proposed stay in the United States.
Visa processing and issuance fees
G visa applicants are exempt from paying the visa application fee.
A personal interview is not required for G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4 visa applicants. Applications can be submitted by the official traveler, or delivered by courier or messenger to the American Embassy, 42 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Please telephone the Visa Information Unit prior to delivery of the application at 01-668-8777, extension 5821/5822 or 5806.
Visa processing generally takes 48 hours.
Immediate Family Members
Immediate family members are defined as the spouse and unmarried sons and daughters of any age who are members of the household. Application procedures are the same as for the principal applicant. If accompanying or following to join a G visa holder spouse on travel, the spouse and children should apply for the same classification of G visa. An unmarried partner, even if recognized as the principal applicant's dependent by the sending government or international organization, would not be eligible for a derivative visa (G), but may apply for a B visa, if otherwise qualified.
Personal Employees
Personal employees, attendants, domestic workers, or servants of individuals who hold a valid G-1 through G-4 may be issued a G-5 visa, if he/she meets the requirements. As part of the application process an interview at the embassy is required. Proof that you will receive a fair wage, sufficient to financially support yourself, comparable to that being offered in the area of employment in the U.S. is required. In addition, you'll need to demonstrate that you will perform the contracted employment duties. The consular officer will determine whether you are eligible for the G-5 visa.
To apply for a G-5 visa, the visa applicant must submit each of the items explained in the How to Apply - Required Documentation section above.
Employment Contract - In addition to the above, accompanying the visa application and supporting documents, an employment contract is required, which must be signed by both the employer and the employee.
Visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs website for more information about visas for Employees of International Organizations and NATO. http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_2638.html