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 | 48 Months ▲ |
| A-2 | None | Multiple | 48 Months ▲ |
| A-3 1 | None | Multiple | 12 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 | 120 Months |
| C-1/D | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| C-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| C-3 | None | Multiple | 120 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 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| E-2C 12 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| F-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| F-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-1 | None | Multiple | 48 Months ▲ |
| G-2 | None | Multiple | 48 Months ▲ |
| G-3 | None | Multiple | 48 Months ▲ |
| G-4 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| G-5 1 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| H-1B | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-1C | None | 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 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| I | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| J-1 4 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| J-2 4 | None | Multiple | 24 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 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| L-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| M-1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| M-2 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| N-8 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| N-9 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| NATO 1-6 10 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| NATO-7 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| O-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| O-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| O-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| Q-1 6 | None | Multiple | 24 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 Months |
| U-2 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-3 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-4 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-5 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| V-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| V-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 8 |
| V-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 8 |
▲. Validity should be equivalent to the applicant's length of assignment, but may not exceed 48 months.
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.
Persons not physically present in Slovakia may apply for the required documents through Slovakian diplomatic or consular representatives abroad. In case the document needs to be "super-legalized", it must be authenticated by the Slovakian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The application in this case must be made on a form prescribed by the Slovakian authorities and obtainable from the diplomatic representative. Six weeks to six months is the normal time required to obtain public documents after the application has been submitted by the diplomatic representative to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Available
Fees: First is free of charge, duplicate copy is 5 EUR and electronic duplicate 2.5 EUR
Document Name: Birth Certificate (Rodný list)
Issuing Authority: Issued by the Vital records office (Matrika) in the place of birth
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: A4 size yellow and green paper with a hologram in the upper left corner and a red rubber seal over the registrar’s signature
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registrar (Matrikár)
Registration Criteria: Usually less than 3 days upon birth
Procedure for Obtaining: Automatically, based on information from the maternity hospital/ the parent
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available -5/2.50 EUR fee
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: Documents intended for use abroad can be authenticated by an Apostille in compliance with the Hague Convention on Legalization of Foreign Public Documents.
Available
Fees: First is free of charge, duplicate is 5 EUR
Document Name: Death Certificate (Úmrtný list)
Issuing Authority: Issued by the Vital Records offices (Matrika) in the place of death
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: A4 size grey paper with a hologram in the upper left corner and with red rubber seal over the registrar’s signature
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registrar (Matrikár)
Registration Criteria: Less than 3 days
Procedure for Obtaining: Based on a request and supplemented by submitting 3 copies of coroner´s report and ID card of a deceased person
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available 5 EUR fee
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: Documents intended for use abroad can be authenticated by an Apostille in compliance with the Hague Convention on Legalization of Foreign Public Documents.
Available
Fees: First is free of charge, duplicate is 5 EUR
Document Name: Marriage Certificate (Sobášny list)
Issuing Authority: Issued by the Vital Records offices (Matrika) in the place of marriage
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: A4 size pink paper with a hologram in the upper left corner and a red rubber seal over the registrar’s signature
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registrar (Matrikár)
Registration Criteria: Prior to marriage
Procedure for Obtaining: Issued after contracting a legal marriage under the Slovak legislation, request for a marriage license submitted prior to marriage at a local town hall with supporting documents: Birth Certificate, Citizenship Certificate, Marriage Affidavit, information of Prior Marriages
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available 5 EUR
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: Documents intended for use abroad can be authenticated by an Apostille in compliance with the Hague Convention on Legalization of Foreign Public Documents
Available
Fees: Additional copies of divorce decrees are subject to fees.
Document Name: Judgement
Issuing Authority: Slovak Courts
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Divorce Judgment with the blue rubber stamp of the District Court in the upper left corner and the signature of the judge and the district court record number in the upper right corner
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: District Court/judge
Registration Criteria: There is no registration criteria
Procedure for Obtaining: Each party to a divorce suit, which has taken place before Slovakian courts, may apply for an additional copy of the divorce decree. The original decree is normally delivered to each party provided the address is known.
Note: Persons not physically present in Slovakia may apply through the Slovak Embassy in Washington mzv.sk or on-line directly through the web page of the vital records office in the place of the birth-marriage-death in Slovakia. Normal processing time is 1-2 weeks. The issuance fee can be paid by a deposit to the vital records office bank account.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: None
Available
Fees: There are no fees
Document Name: Adoption judgment
Issuing Authority: District Court in the place of the adopted child’s residency in Slovakia
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Regular judgment
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: District Court/judge
Registration Criteria: Slovakia does not accept applications direct from individuals for international adoption, but only through the designated authority in the prospective adoption parent’s country.
Procedure for Obtaining: Application thru the court
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: None
Available
Fees: First ID card, replacement for expired ID card no fee, other replacement fee 4.50 EUR
Document Name: ID Card, (občiansky preukaz)
Issuing Authority: Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic, Section of Documents and Evidences, Pribinova 2, Bratislava 812 72 Bratislava, Slovak Republic, tel: +421 2 5094 4534, e-mail: infomv@minv.sk
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The body of the ID card is made of several polycarbonate layers and is personalized via laser engraving method card size document with picture and microchip information
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic, Section of Documents and Evidences, Pribinova 2, Bratislava 812 72 Bratislava, Slovak Republic, tel: +421 2 5094 4534, e-mail: infomv@minv.sk
Registration Criteria: Slovak Citizenship
Procedure for Obtaining:
New or original document – when reaching age 15 or after obtaining Slovak citizenship by personal appearance at the police department in the district of legal residency (reporting residency is mandated by law) and fee paid in the form of a fee stamp. If previous ID is not available, a document confirming a unique “birth number” must be presented (such a birth certificate). Replacement: Current/expired ID, Report of loss or theft of previous ID, and fee stamp. A fine of 165 EUR is imposed in each case of loss or theft of a personal document. Replacement due to name change or data correction: Marriage certificate of Court judgment about the name change, appropriate evidence of change of address or loss of competence for legal acts (submitted by appointed legal guardian), current ID, fee stamp
Certificate of permanent residency issued by the local registrar's office with jurisdiction over place of residency of the applicant is not required as the permanent residency data is acquired by the direct access to Slovak Republic Resident Registry database.
Currently valid Slovak legislation requires that a new ID card has to be applied for within 30 days of the legal change of core biographical data or change of address by making personal appearance at the police department in the district of permanent residency. Based on this new ID card, the new driver license, medical insurance card and passport can be requested. Legal document showing the data change (such a marriage certificate, court order reflecting a legal name change or lease contract or property title to an apartment or a house) need to be presented.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available. Alternative documents for lost/stolen documents are subject to a fine.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: Similar documents are IDs’ for permanent/or temporary stay in Slovakia
Available
Fees: 4 EUR
Document Name: Police Certificate (Výpis z registra trestov)
Issuing Authority: Police clearances are issued by local regional branches of the Slovak General Prosecution located in each regional city, at IOMO type post offices and at Municipal offices which has also a Vital Record function.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: A4 size document with a rubber seal
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Slovak General Prosecutor and post offices IOMO type
Registration Criteria: ID card, birth certificate
Procedure for Obtaining: Application for police clearance must be accompanied by an identification document, birth certificate and fee. The records are indexed by name, date and place of birth. An application may be filed either in Slovakia or at the Slovak Embassy abroad, and is issued to each applicant over 15 years of age.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available for a fee
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: Issuance of records is possible upon request and usually is immediate. If the application is filed from abroad, it takes longer.
Available
Fees: There is no general information
Document Name: Judgement
Issuing Authority: Slovak Courts
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Divorce Judgment with the blue rubber stamp of the District Court in the upper left corner and the signature of the judge and the district court record number in the upper right corner
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: District Court/judge
Registration Criteria: To be a party to a suit
Procedure for Obtaining: The original decree is normally delivered to each party provided the address is known.
Certified Copies: Each party to a suit, which has taken place before Slovakian courts, may apply for an additional copy of the decree
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: None
Available
Fees: There is no general information
Document Name: Information not available
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Justice
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Information not available
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Ministry of Justice, prison
Registration Criteria: There is no registration criteria
Procedure for Obtaining: Information not available
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: None
Available
Fees: There are no fees
Document Name: Ministry of Defence, Military Record ( Potvrdenie o vojenskej službe)
Issuing Authority: Military Archive, Central registry Trnava, Univerzitné námestie 601/2, 917 01 Trnava, Slovensko Telefón: +421 960 395 211
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: MoD Military Archive letterhead document with Ministry of Defence rubber stamp and the signature of the director of the Military Archive
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Director of the Military Archive
Registration Criteria: Application
Procedure for Obtaining: A person who served in the Slovak (or previous Czechoslovak military) may request his/her own records. Persons residing outside of Slovakia may apply through the nearest Slovak Embassy.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: Since 1989 there was an option to take a civil service
Comments: Since July 2005 Slovakia does not have a compulsory military service for men above 19 years of age
Types Available: Regular, Diplomatic, Official
Fees: Depends on the age of the applicant and the processing time
Document Name: Passport (Pas)
Issuing Government Authority: Slovak Ministry of the Interior, Pribinova 2, 812 72 Bratislava, Slovakia, www.minv.sk, tel: 09610 44559, fax: 09610 44397
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Purple
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Police Headquarters
Registration Criteria: Birth certificate, ID card
Procedure for Obtaining: Must be applied in person
Alternate Documents: Emergency Travel Document. Could be issued by Slovak Embassy
Exceptions: None
Comments: Since January 15, 2008 with one biometric feature (photo) since June 22nd, 2009 second biometric feature – fingerprints (for applicants above 12 year of age)
Not applicable.
Post Title: U.S. Embassy in Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Address:
Hviezdoslavovo namestie 4
811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
Phone Number: 421-2-5443-0861
E-mail: consulbratislava@state.gov
Fax: 421 (2) 5441 8861
Comments / Additional Information: None
All Immigrant and Nonimmigrant visa categories for the Slovak Republic.
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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