Embassy of the United States Athens, Greece

To qualify for a G visa an individual must be entering the United States in pursuance of official duties. Members of a permanent mission of a recognized government to an international organization are eligible for G-1 visas; representatives of a recognized government traveling to the United States temporarily to attend meetings of a designated international organization are eligible for G-2 visa and representatives of non-recognized or non-member governments are eligible for G-3 visas; G-4 visas are issued to individual personnel who are proceeding to the United States to take up an appointment at a designated international organization, including the United Nations.

Immediate family members are defined as the spouse and unmarried sons and daughters of any age who are members of the household. Partners who are recognized as the principal alien's dependent by the sending government, while not eligible for derivative G visas, may apply for tourist/business visas, if otherwise qualified. B-1/B-2 visa applicants are required to pay visa application and receiprocal issuance fees, if applicable.  Application procedures are the same as for the principal applicant.

Qualified G visa applicants traveling to the United States for assignments of less than 90 days will be issued visas annotated "TDY" (temporary duty).

Required documents may be submitted to our office for international organization employee visa either by the applicant or a third party, without appointment any working day Monday to Friday 12-1 pm.  Our office is closed for the public on the last Wednesday of every month and on official American and Greek holidays.

Documents required for employees of International Organizations G-1 up to G-4 visa are:

1. Valid passport that has been signed by the applicant as well as any previous passport/s with visa/s.
   
   • If previous passport has been kept by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs please make sure that this is reported in the Note Verbal.
2. Electronically completed DS-160  and print the confirmation page containing the barcode (see step 4).
   
3. One photograph that meets the required specifications (see step 5).  Even if you have successfully uploaded the photo to the DS-160 please bring one with you on the day you will submit your documents.   
4. An official request from the appropriate international organization. This is sent either to the applicant or directly to the Embassy.
5. Note Verbal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if required. 
   
   • Please Note: The Note Verbal should list the name of the official travelers and specify their title or official status.  It should also specify the date of departure from Greece, and the purpose of the trip and length of stay in the United States.  The purpose of travel must be noted in the Note Verbal with as many details as possible.  Please send the Note Verbal including contact name and telephone before you submit your documents by faxing to our office at 210 725 3025.

Visa processing and issuance fees

Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from paying visa fees for all types of visas. Official passport holders are not charged for official visas, but are required to pay visa application and reciprocal issuance fees, if applicable, for all non-official visas.

There are no application or issuance fees for G visas.

Reminder: We always recommend that individuals apply for visas well in advance of their proposed date of travel. No assurances regarding the issuance of visas can be given in advance. Therefore, final travel plans or the purchase of non refundable ticket should not be made until a visa has been issued and you are in receipt of the passport.