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You must apply for a visa if you:
• intend to accept paid or unpaid employment in the USA (also applies to au-pairs and interns);
• wish to travel to the United States for more than 90 days in order to attend secondary school or university;
• have been denied entry on a previous occasion or have been expelled from the USA during the last five years;
• have a criminal record or suffer from a serious transmittable disease or mental disorder.
You are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program and do not have to apply for a United States Visa if you:
• are a citizen of Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland or Spain, and
• are staying for less than 90 days on your pleasure or business trip to the United States.
Where should I apply for my visa?
Applicants are advised that they will have the best chance of qualifying for a visa if they apply in the country where they normally reside. Applicants who reside in Germany have to apply at the appropriate Consular Section in Frankfurt or Berlin.
Which visa category might be right for me?
The following is a list of the most commonly requested types of visa:
• Temporary visitor for business or pleasure
• Treaty trader or investor
• Student (academic or language program)
• Individuals in specialty occupations (e.g. nurses)
• Exchange visitor
• Fiancé(e) of U.S. Citizen
• Student in vocational or recognized non-academic program
• Individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, athletics
• Participant in an international cultural exchange program
If none of the above categories apply to you or if you need more detailed information about one of these visas, please call:
Live Operator Service at 0190 - 85 00 55, 7am to 8pm, Monday - Friday (EUR 1,86/min; defacto)
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