Last updated 2026-06-11
Exchange visitor visa to United States of America for German citizens
J-1 visa
Travel purpose:
Study
, work
, other
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
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.
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