Last updated 23 July 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Exchange visitor visa to United States of America for German citizens
J-1 visa
Travel purpose:
Study
, work
, other
, diplomatic duties
, tourism
Visa overview
Supports participation in international exchange programs in education, research, and cultural activities, promoting mutual understanding and cooperation.
Visa validity period
from 21 days to 7 years
Consular fee
$0 – $185
Select the purpose of your visit
Au pair visa
Eligible individuals
Au-pair participant, housekeeper, nanny
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
Camp counselor visa
Eligible individuals
Post-secondary student, youth worker, teacher
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 4 months
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 4 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
Government visitor visa
Eligible individuals
Government visitor, influential, distinguished person
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 1 year 6 months
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 1 year 6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Internship visa
Eligible individuals
College, university student, recent graduate
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
International visitor visa
Eligible individuals
Recognized, potential leader
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Physician visa
Eligible individuals
Individual with adequate medical background
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 7 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 7 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
Professor and research scholar visa
Eligible individuals
Professor, research scholar
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 5 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
Scholar visa
Eligible individuals
Professor, research scholar, individual with similar education
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 6 months
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
Specialist visa
Eligible individuals
Expert, individual with special knowledge or skills
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
College and university student visa
Eligible individuals
Student, post-secondary student, intern
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 3 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 3 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
Secondary school student visa
Eligible individuals
Secondary school student
Visa validity period:
from 4 months 20 days to 9 months
Duration of stay:
from 4 months 20 days to 9 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
Summer Work Travel visa
Eligible individuals
Enrolled full-time college, university student
Visa validity period:
from 1 month to 5 months
Duration of stay:
from 1 month to 5 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
Teacher visa
Eligible individuals
Teacher
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 3 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 3 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
Trainee visa
Eligible individuals
Trainee, professional
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 1 year 6 months
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 1 year 6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
Visa for child of J1 visa holder
Eligible individuals
Child of J1, family, dependent
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 7 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 7 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
Visa for spouse of J1 visa holder
Eligible individuals
Spouse of J1, family, dependent
Visa validity period:
from 21 days to 7 years
Duration of stay:
from 21 days to 7 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185