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Last updated 23 July 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)

Personal employee visa for C3 visa holders in United States of America for German citizens

Visa for attendants and personal staff of foreign officials

Visa overview

Issued to attendants, servants, or personal employees of C3 visa holders transiting through the U.S. on the way to a third country. Allows brief transit through the U.S. without engaging in other activities. Typically valid for the duration necessary for transit.

Visa validity period

from 1 day to 5 years

Consular fee

Free of charge

Time frames and cost

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Documents

Mandatory

Supporting

Additional

*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.

**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.

Requirements

  • Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.

  • Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.

  • The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.

  • Strong ties to the country of origin and compelling reasons to return there, ensuring compliance with the terms and duration of stay.

  • Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.

Visa Information

English international

Category code

C3

Type of visa

Nonimmigrant visa — O

Category

Official transit visa

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