Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority.
Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.
Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).
Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple times. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa.
Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.
| Visa Classification |
Fee | Number of Entries |
Validity Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| A-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| A-3 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| B-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| B-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| B-1/B-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| C-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| C-1/D | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| C-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| CW-1 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| CW-2 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| D | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| E-1 2 | No Treaty | N/A | N/A |
| E-2 2 | No Treaty | N/A | N/A |
| E-2C 12 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| F-1 | None | Multiple | 19 Months |
| F-2 | None | Multiple | 19 Months |
| G-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-5 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| H-1B | $295.00 | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-1C | $10.00 | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2A | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2B | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2R | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-3 | $10.00 | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-4 | $295.00 | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| I | $315.00 | Multiple | 60 Months |
| J-1 4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| J-2 4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| K-1 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-3 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| K-4 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| L-1 | $295.00 | Multiple | 60 Months |
| L-2 | $295.00 | Multiple | 60 Months |
| M-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| M-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| N-8 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| N-9 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| NATO 1-7 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| O-1 | $10.00 | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| O-2 | $10.00 | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| O-3 | $10.00 | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-1 | $10.00 | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-2 | $10.00 | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-3 | $10.00 | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-4 | $10.00 | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| Q-1 6 | $10.00 | Multiple | 15 Months 3 |
| R-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| R-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| S-5 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-6 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-7 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| T-1 9 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| T-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-3 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-4 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-5 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-6 | None | One | 6 Months |
| TD 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| U-1 | None | Multiple | 48 Month |
| U-2 | None | Multiple | 48 Month |
| U-3 | None | Multiple | 48 Month |
| U-4 | None | Multiple | 48 Month |
| U-5 | None | Multiple | 48 Month |
| V-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| V-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months 8 |
| V-3 | None | Multiple | 120 Months 8 |
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications:
An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident or national of a country without a treaty. *When the spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status and are themselves a national of a country that does not have a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principal alien’s country of nationality should be used. **Spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 visa principal applicant, where the spouse and children are also nationals of a country that has a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the spouse and children’s country of nationality should be used.
*Example 1: John Doe is a national of Country A that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country B which has no treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as John Doe, the principal visa holder.
**Example 2: Mike Doe is a national of Country Y that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country Z that also has a treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the reciprocity issued to nationals of Country Z.
The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less.
Under 8 CFR §214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. The current list of eligible countries is available on USCIS's website for both H-2A and H-2B visas. Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition.
Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien.
There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.
Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant.
In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7).
However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee.
Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Except as noted below, the number of entries, fees and validity for non-Canadian or non-Mexican family members of a TN status holder seeking TD visas should be based on the reciprocity schedule of the TN principal alien.
Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality.
Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas.
Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months.
Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast.
No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization.
V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday.
Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad:
The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less.
The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
Available
Fees: Quetzal 15 in person and 19 online (approximately $2.00)
Document Name: Certificado de Nacimiento
Issuing Authority: The applicant needs to request birth certificates from RENAP (National Registry of Persons) and not his or her municipality.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Yes/Blue/Circle: Certificates may have a blue circular seal on the document, but this seal is not required.
Barcode, and verificador number at the right top of the document.
Correlativo number on the top left under RENAP logo.
QR code at the center bottom of the document
Registrar’s digital signature at the right bottom of the document.
Registration Criteria:
Procedure for Obtaining: The interested party should send a request to RENAP either online using RENAP’s website or at any local RENAP office in the country. The request should include at least the full name and date of birth and/or the number of the libro (book), folio (page), and partida (registration) under which the birth was recorded. More information regarding RENAP (including office addresses and fees) may be found at its website, www.renap.gob.gt.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available. The authenticity of RENAP birth certificates may be confirmed by scanning the authentication QR code at the bottom of the first page or by entering the document information directly into the validation page of the RENAP website. The QR code is valid for six months or three validation uses, whichever comes first.
Alternate Documents: In the absence of a birth record, a person claiming birth in Guatemala can create a record of the birth through a judicial process in the Guatemalan court system. Once the court process is completed and evidentiary requirements are met, the court will issue an order authorizing RENAP to issue a delayed birth certificate (certificado de nacimiento extemporaneo). The required steps for obtaining a delayed birth certificate are listed on the RENAP website. Delayed birth registration may indicate fraud in the registration and should generally be supported by additional evidence.
Exceptions: None
Comments: If an applicant claiming birth in Guatemala does not have a RENAP birth certificate, he/she must complete the requirements to register their birth with RENAP. More information on the process is available on the RENAP website. Birth certificates are valid for immigrant visa purposes for up to one (1) year from the issuance date listed on the birth certificate.
Available
Fees: Quetzal 15 in person and 19 online (approximately $2.00)
Document Name: Certificado de Defuncion
Issuing Authority: The applicant needs to request death certificates from RENAP (National Registry of Persons) and not his or her municipality.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Yes/Blue/Circle: Certificates may have a blue circular seal on the document, but this seal is not required.
Barcode, and verificador number at the right top of the document.
Correlativo number on the top left under RENAP logo.
QR code at the center bottom of the document
Registrar’s digital signature at the right bottom of the document.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registrador Civil de las Personas
Registration Criteria: The interested party should send a request to RENAP either online using RENAP’s website or at any local RENAP office in the country. The request should at least include the full name and date of birth and/or number of the libro (book), folio (page), and partida (registration) under which the birth was recorded.
Procedure for Obtaining: More information regarding RENAP (addresses and fees in other towns) may be found at their website.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available. The authenticity of RENAP death certificates may be confirmed by scanning the authentication QR code at the bottom of the first page or by entering the document information directly into the validation page of the RENAP website. The QR code is valid for six months or three validation uses, whichever comes first.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: None
Marriage Certificates
Available
Fees: Quetzal 15 in person and 19 online (approximately $2.00)
Document Name: Certificado de Matrimonio
Issuing Authority: The applicant needs to request marriage certificates from RENAP (National Registry of Persons) and not his or her municipality.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Yes/Blue/Circle: Certificates may have a blue circular seal on the document, but this seal is not required.
Barcode, and verificador number at the right top of the document.
Correlativo number on the top left under RENAP logo.
QR code at the center bottom of the document
Registrar’s digital signature at the right bottom of the document.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registrador Civil de las Personas
Registration Criteria: The interested party should send a request to RENAP in any RENAP agency in the country. The request should at least include the full name and date of birth and/or number of the libro (book), folio (page), and partida (registration) under which the marriage was recorded.
Procedure for Obtaining: More information regarding RENAP (addresses and fees in other towns) may be found at their website.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available. The authenticity of RENAP death certificates may be confirmed by scanning the authentication QR code at the bottom of the first page or by entering the document information directly into the validation page of the RENAP website. The QR code is valid for six months or three validation uses, whichever comes first.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: The birth certificates usually have annotations regarding marriage or divorces of the person. However, the annotated Birth Certificates are not accepted instead of the marriage certificate.
Divorce Certificates
Available
Fees: Quetzal 15 (approximately $2.00)
Document Name: Certificado de divorcio
Issuing Authority: The applicant needs to request divorce certificates from RENAP (National Registry of Persons) and not his or her municipality.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Yes/Blue/Circle: Certificates may have a blue circular seal on the document, but this seal is not required.
Barcode, and verificador number at the right top of the document.
Correlativo number on the top left under RENAP logo.
QR code at the center bottom of the document
Registrar’s digital signature at the right bottom of the document.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registrador Civil de las Personas
Registration Criteria: The interested party should send a request to RENAP in any Renap agency in the country. The request should at least include the full name and date of birth and/or number of the libro (book), folio (page), and partida (registration) under which the divorce was recorded.
Procedure for Obtaining: More information regarding RENAP (addresses and fees in other towns) may be found at their website.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: The birth certificates usually have annotations regarding marriage or divorces of the person. However, the annotated Birth Certificates are not accepted instead of the divorce Certificate.
Adoption Certificates
Available
Fees: Quetzal25 (Approximately $3.50)
Document Name: Certificado de Adopcion
Issuing Authority: RENAP – National Registry of Persons
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Yes/Blue/Circle: Certificates may have a blue circular seal on the document, but this seal is not required.
Barcode, and verificador number at the right top of the document.
Correlativo number on the top left under RENAP logo.
QR code at the center bottom of the document
Registrar’s digital signature at the right bottom of the document.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registrador Civil de las Personas
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria
Procedure for Obtaining: Provide Family Court Resolution + Final Approval from the Adoptions Central Authority + Pay Fees
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: None
National ID Cards
Available
Fees: Quetzal85 (approximately $11.50)
Document Name: Documento Personal de Identificación (DPI)
Issuing Authority: RENAP
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Security features may be found here
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registrador Civil de Personas
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria
Procedure for Obtaining: Requirements may be found here
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: None
Available
Fees: Free service
Document Name: Antecedentes
Issuing Authority: Ministerio Publico (Public Ministry)
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: White sheet with authentication code at the bottom.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: The Attorney General
Registration Criteria: See registration requirements here
Procedure for Obtaining: Application is made online. The applicant may pick up the report in person or send a representative with a signed consent letter and a copy of the applicant’s identity document.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available. All documents have an electronic signature.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: Only applicants 18 years of age and older need to present this document.
Non-Guatemalan citizens who resided in Guatemala, but who never had a “Documento Personal de Identificacion” or DPI (the standard Guatemalan government-issued ID) are not able to apply for the Antecedentes document as outlined above. Instead, they will need to apply for an alternative certificate from the Ministerio Publico (Public Ministry) using the following procedures: Apply online. The applicant should fill out the online form and in the space identified as “motivo de solicitud” explain that they need the Ministerio Publico (Public Ministry) to issue a “desplegado de denuncias” report regarding all criminal investigations in which the applicant might be involved in as a suspect, witness, or victim. This report must cover all Ministerio Publico (Public Ministry) offices throughout the country. The applicant can also email informacion@mp.gob.gt directly and request the “desplegado de denuncias” as a foreigner who never had a DPI.
Unavailable
Alternate Documents: See Police Certificates
Unavailable
Unavailable
Travel Documents
Types Available (Regular, Diplomatic, Official, etc.): Regular, Diplomatic, and Official
Fees: $50.00 for 5 year validity regular ppt, $85.00 for 10 year validity regular ppt, $30.00 diplomatic and official
Document Name: Pasaporte
Issuing Government Authority: Migración
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Director General de Migracion
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria
Procedure for Obtaining: See requirements here
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments:
Other Documents Available: Other documents are not available
Not applicable.
Guatemala, Guatemala (Embassy)
Street Address:
Boulevard Austriaco 11-51, Zone 16
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Tel: (011)(502) 2376 1978 or if calling from the U.S. (703) 745 5477
All visa categories for all of Guatemala.
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
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