Domestic Employee Accompanying an A-1 or A-2, G-1 through G-4, or NATO-1 through NATO-6 Visa Holder

Personal or domestic servants who are accompanying or following to join an employer, who is a foreign diplomat or official, are eligible for A-3, G-5 or NATO-7 visas.  This category of persons includes, but is not limited to, cooks, butlers, chauffeurs, housemaids, parlormaids, valets, footmen, nannies, au pairs, mothers' helpers, gardeners, and paid companions.
 
Special Note: 

In order for an applicant to receive an A-3 or G-5 visa, the employer must be in “A” or “G” visa status, and the foreign mission must have submitted the necessary “Pre-Notification of a Domestic Worker” form to the Office of Protocol.  This form is issued by the United States Mission to the United Nations and is attached at the end of a Diplomatic Note.

The requirements for pre-notification for an A-3 and G-5 applicant do not apply in instances where the employee is on a temporary assignment of less than 90 days.

Embassy Athens accepts for processing the visa applications of domestic employees of all diplomatic passport holders accredited to their missions in Greece.

Applicants who wish to apply for domestic employee’s visa must come in person to the U.S. Embassy.  To schedule an appointment, please click here

Documents required for A-3, G-5 & NATO-7 visa are:

1. A valid passport that has been signed by the applicant and, where applicable,
   • Previous passport with previously issued visa or
   • Police report in case of theft or loss of a previous passport with valid visa.  The report may be issued by a local police station or consular office or other foreign authority.
   • If you have ever been arrested and / or have a criminal conviction, have a medical ineligibility, or have been denied entry into or deported from the United States, you will be required to furnish documents relating to your situation in support of your application.
2. The printed confirmation page containing the barcode generated by the DS-160 online application form (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 of your appointment.
4. Note Verbal from the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs
5. A English language contract signed by both employer and employee that includes the following:

• An agreement by the employer to abide by all Federal, State and local laws in the United States;
• hours of work and medical insurance;
• a guarantee that the employee will be compensated at the state or federal minimum or prevailing wage www.flcdatacenter.com, whichever is greater. Any deductions for food and lodging must be no more than reasonable and voluntarily agreed to on the part of the employee;
• information on the frequency and form of payment, work duties, weekly work hours, holiday, sick days, and vacation days;
• a statement by the employee that will not accept any other employment while working for the employer;
• a statement by the employer that he/she will not withhold the passport, employment contract, or other personal property of the employee;
• a statement indicating that both parties understand that the employee cannot be required to remain on the premises after working hours without compensation and
• a statement that the domestic employee will be provided with transportation to and from the United States.

Legal Rights and Protections for Certain Employment or Education-based Non-immigrants - Notice: Informational Pamphlet is Now Available!

The William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (WWTVPRA) of 2008 was signed into law on December 23, 2008, by the President. The Act makes several changes to non-immigrant visa classification criteria, visa processing requirements, and the grounds for inadmissibility under INA section 212(a)(2)(H).

The changes under this provision of this law, relate to the legal rights of certain employment or education-based non-immigrants under Federal immigration, labor, and employment laws.  Additionally, this law outlines the information to be provided to certain non-immigrants about their rights, protections and available resources.  When working or studying in the United States temporarily, we want to ensure each non-immigrant is aware of his/her rights, as well as protections and resources available.

To learn more, review the Non-immigrant Rights, Protections and Resources pamphlet, online version or printer double-sided version. Information on this topic is also available to nonimmigrant visa applicants in the employment and education-based visa web pages on this site.

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.