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Attention to all E-1 and E-2 visa applications, we have important updates that you must know.
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship or nationality.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, please visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.
Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States, but when planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Nonimmigrant visas are for foreign nationals wishing to enter the United States on a temporary basis – for tourism, medical treatment, business, temporary work, study, or other similar reasons.
Learn more about applying for a Nonimmigrant visa.
Please contact the consular team with additional questions related to nonimmigrant visas.
Immigrant Visas
Immigrant visas are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live permanently in the United States.
Learn more about applying for an Immigrant visa.
Services for Lawful Permanent Residents available here.
Please contact the consular team with additional questions related to immigrant visas.
Additional DHL locations in Venezuela, Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao
The Embassy is not currently accepting new applications for E-1 and E-2 visas. At this time, we are processing those visa applicants who submitted applications prior to our ceasing operations due to COVID-19. If you fall within this category, we will be contacting you when an appointment is available. Once we can accept new applications, we will post further guidance on this page.
This category of applicant includes, but is not limited to, housecleaners, cooks, chauffeurs, nannies, nurses, and gardeners.
A-1, A-2, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, and C-3 visas are for diplomats/government officials, and officials from designated international organizations (such as the World Bank or Organization of American States) traveling to or transiting the United States in an official capacity.
Bogota Nonimmigrant Visa Wait Times
These are the estimated wait times for a nonimmigrant visa interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota.
Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers
The pamphlet linked below informs you of your rights as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.
Rights and Protections for Immigrant Visa Applicants
The pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
The Consular Section welcomes any information you may have about U.S. passport abuse, visa abuse, application dishonesty, as well as any other passport or visa-related wrongdoing.
Venezuelan Applicants
Venezuelan applicants for nonimmigrant visas can apply at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate around the world. If you choose to apply at the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, all applicants who do not reside in Colombia must attend the visa interview in-person – this includes minor children and the elderly. We do not expedite cases for travel back to Venezuela after the interview. You may be asked to provide bank documents during the interview; we recommend bringing bank statements for all active accounts.
Official Visit the USA Website
Our goal is to inspire people from around the world to discover all the exciting travel possibilities in the United States.
Browse 180 pages packed with beautiful photography, detailed location descriptions and real travel stories.
No matter your destination or travel style, create a personalized, day-by-day itinerary that’s just right for you.
Watch our videos to learn about the diverse destinations and exciting travel experiences, all within your reach.
As your official guide, we’ll show you a diverse range of unique experiences that are all within your reach.
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