Visas for Employees of International Organizations

To qualify for a G visa, the purpose of your intended travel to the United States must be pursuant to official duties. G-4 visas are issued to individuals who are proceeding to the United States to take up an appointment at a designated international organization, including the United Nations. See the listing of designated International Organizations.

How to Apply- Required Documentation

G-4 visa applicants are exempt from the fingerprint scan requirement and from paying visa fees.

Signed visa application forms, passports and other documents (see the list below) can be delivered to the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek either personally or by courier Monday through Friday from 9 to 12 or 1 to 3pm.  There is no need to schedule visa appointment.  Visa processing normally takes 1 full working day, e.g. if you submit documents on Wednesday, your visa will be ready on Friday afternoon. Each applicant and any accompanying persons must submit the forms and documentation as explained below:

• Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-156, signed and completed. The DS-156 must be the March 2006 date, electronic "e-form application."   Select  Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-156 to access the electronic version of the DS-156.
• Male applicants age 16-45 complete supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-157. Here is the Form DS-157.
• Copy of the official cable.
• Passport of 2004 or 2006 design (for Kyrgyz citizens) with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions).
• Two photographs colored on a white background.
• Copy of both the visa for the principal visa holder and the I-94 (copy both front and back).

Only required for an immediate family member applying separate from the principal visa applicant.

Visa Processing and Issuance Fees

Individuals who establish entitlement to an official visa classification (e.g., A, G, C-3, NATO) are exempt from paying visa fees. Additionally, individuals holding diplomatic passports may also be exempt from visa fees regardless of visa classification and purpose of travel, if they meet one of the qualifying categories defined in 22 CFR 21.26 (c)(1)(i) through (xvi). Possession of a diplomatic passport or the equivalent is not by itself sufficient to qualify for a no-fee diplomatic visa. The consular officer will make the determination whether the visa applicant qualifies for an exemption of fees under U.S. immigration laws. 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.

Immediate Family Members

Immediate family members are defined as the spouse and unmarried sons and daughters of any age who are members of the household. Application procedures are the same as for the principal applicant. If accompanying a G visa holder spouse on travel, the spouse and children should apply for the same classification of G visa. An unmarried partner, even if recognized as the principal applicant's dependent by the sending government or international organization, would not be eligible for a derivative visa (G), but may apply for a B visa, if otherwise qualified. B visa applicants are required to pay visa application and reciprocal issuance fees, if applicable. Immediate family members applying separate from the principal applicant should submit a copy of the visa for the principal visa holder and I-94 (copy both front and back).