Last updated 2026-05-18
Government officials visa to United States of America for Australian citizens
Visa for diplomats and government representatives
Travel purpose:
Diplomatic duties
, other
Visa overview
Foreign government official visas are issued to diplomats and foreign government officials for travel to the U.S. to perform official government-related duties. Immediate family members can accompany the visa holder.
Visa validity period
from 21 days to 5 years
Consular fee
Free of charge
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Diplomatic visa for ambassadors and public ministers
Eligible individuals
Head of state, high-ranking official, government representative
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 5 years
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa for career diplomats and consular officers
Eligible individuals
Government representative, diplomat, consular officer
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 5 years
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa for spouse of A1 visa holder
Eligible individuals
Spouse of A1, family, dependent
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 5 years
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa for child of A1 visa holder
Eligible individuals
Child of A1, family, dependent
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 5 years
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa for foreign officials and employees
Eligible individuals
Government official, employee on mission, military personnel
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 5 years
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa for spouse of A2 visa holder
Eligible individuals
Spouse of A2, family, dependent
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 5 years
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa for child of A2 visa holder
Eligible individuals
Child of A2, family, dependent
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 5 years
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa for personal employees of A1 or A2 visa holders
Eligible individuals
Attendant, servant, personal employee
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 2 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 2 years
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa for spouse of A3 visa holder
Eligible individuals
Spouse of A3, family, dependent
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 2 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 2 years
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa for child of A3 visa holder
Eligible individuals
Child of A3, family, dependent
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 2 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 2 years
Consular fee:
Free of charge