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 |
| C-W-1 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-W-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 | 60 Months |
| F-2 | None | Multiple | 60 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 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-1C | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2A | None | N/A | N/A3 |
| H-2B | None | N/A | N/A3 |
| 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 | 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 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| L-2 | None | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| T-D 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 | 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: $60 birth certificate, $85 birth certificate express, birth certificate with registration number provided, $35.
Document Name: Birth certificate.
Issuing Authority: A birth certificate is issued by the Registrar General.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: A red wafer seal is placed on the form and is impressed with the seal of the office. The long form lists the names of the parent(s), while the short form does not.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registry General
Registration Criteria: Birth in Bermuda or a maritime birth (i.e. occurred on a Bermuda registered ship).
Procedure for Obtaining: Birth certificates may be obtained in person or via email by completing the Certificate Order Form Email: rgbirths@gov.bm.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: $60 death certificate, $85 death certificate express, death certificate registration number provided $45, death certificate express with registration number provided $60.
Document Name: Death certificate
Issuing Authority: Records of deaths are kept by the Registrar General and are issued under the seal of that office.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: A red wafer seal is placed on the form and is impressed with the seal of the office.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registry General
Registration Criteria: Death in Bermuda or a maritime death (i.e. occurred on a Bermuda registered ship).
Procedure for Obtaining: These documents may be requested in person or via email by completing the Certificate Order Form Email: rgdeaths@gov.bm.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: $65 (2-day processing), marriage certificate with registration number provided $40.
Document Name: Marriage certificate
Issuing Authority: Records of marriages are kept by the Registrar General and are issued under the seal of that office.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: A red wafer seal is placed on the form and is impressed with the seal of the office.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registry General
Registration Criteria:
Procedure for Obtaining: These documents may be requested in person or via email by completing the Certificate Order Form. Email: rgmarriages@gov.bm.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: $21, divorce decree with file number provided $11. There may be additional associated fees.
Document Name: Divorce Decree
Issuing Authority: Obtainable from the Registrar's Chambers, Supreme Court of Bermuda, 58 Court Street, Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: A red wafer seal is placed on the form and is impressed with the seal of the office.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Supreme Court Registry
Registration Criteria: If either party to the marriage is “domiciled’ in Bermuda or has been resident continuously in Bermuda for at least one year, Bermuda courts can entertain a divorce petition.
Procedure for Obtaining: Obtainable in person. Email: supremecourt@gov.bm or scfamily@gov.bm.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Fees: There may be a fee for this service.
Document name: Adoption Order
Issuing Authority: An adoption certificate is issued by the Registrar General.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: A red wafer seal is placed on the form and is impressed with the seal of the office.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registry General
Registration Criteria: Adoption in Bermuda.
Procedure for Obtaining: Adoption certificates may be obtained in person or via email by completing the Certificate Order Form Email: rgbirths@gov.bm.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
National ID Cards
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Available
Fees: $100
Document Name: Bermuda Police Certificate
Issuing Authority: Police records are issued by the Bermuda Police Service (BPS).
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Black and white chart format.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Bermuda Police Service
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: “including any spent convictions”.
Go to www.bermudapolice.bm. Click on “Records Check (Vetting)”, read through the instructions and click on “Police Records Check Application” to download the “Police Records Check and Release Form” (SF39).
For clarification, outlined below are the basic requirements involved with Police Clearance Requests:
Once all three (3) items are completed, the application can be hand-delivered to:
The Criminal Records Office, located at:
Ground Floor, Dame Lois Browne-Evans Building
58 Court Street
Hamilton, HM 12
Bermuda
Normal hours of operation are between 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: In Bermuda, it is possible to have serious convictions legally removed from one's police record; therefore, it is important that applicants authorize release of any spent convictions or certificates of rehabilitation.
Available
Fees: $10 (standard) or $100 (expedited- ready in 48 hours).
Document Name: Bermuda Conviction Record
Issuing Authority: Magistrate Court
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Seal of the Magistrates Court of Bermuda affixed on document.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Records Department
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: For an updated conviction record, apply at the Magistrate Court in the Dame Lois Browne Evans Building, 8 Court Street, Hamilton, HM 12. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor via the security check point to the Traffic, Criminal & Parking Office. The court charges $10 for this service.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: $10 (standard) or $100 (expedited- ready in 48 hours)
Document Name: Bermuda Conviction Record
Issuing Authority: Magistrate Court
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Seal of the Magistrates Court of Bermuda affixed on document.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Records Department
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: For updated conviction record, apply at the Magistrate Court in the Dame Lois Browne Evans Building, 8 Court Street, Hamilton, HM 12. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor via the security check point to the Traffic, Criminal & Parking Office. The court charges $10 for this service. Bring all documents in a sealed envelope to Consulate at time of interview.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: Information not available.
Document Name: Information not available.
Issuing Authority: Persons who had military service in Bermuda may obtain military records from the Bermuda Regiment, P.O. HM 1006, Hamilton, HM DX, and Bermuda.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: There is no special seal(s) / color / format.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title.
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: There is no procedure for obtaining.
Certified Copies: Information not available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: $179 adult passport, $89 child under age 16 passport, $142 temporary, restricted validity passport, $105 providing express service for temporary passport.
Document Name: British Overseas Territories Citizen Passport.
Issuing Government Authority: His Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO)
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Maroon book imprinted with “British Passport” at top and “Government of Bermuda” at bottom, along with UK Coat of Arms.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Information not available.
Registration Criteria: Hold British Overseas Territory Citizenship. See https://www.gov.bm/online-services/get-british-overseas-territory-passport.
Procedure for Obtaining: Fill out a British Overseas Territory Citizen Passport Application and submit to the Department of Immigration, located at the Government Administration Building, 30 Parliament Street, Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda. Application forms are available online at www.gov.bm, and can be dropped off in-person or mailed.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: To qualify for the visa exemption available to Bermuda passport holder, a British Overseas Territory Citizen (BOTC) of Bermuda who is seeking admission for nonimmigrant purposes must present a passport containing the following three (3) criteria:
An alien without all three (3) criteria must possess a valid nonimmigrant visa or will be required to visit the US Embassy or Consulate and apply for a nonimmigrant visa.
Not applicable.
Post Title: Hamilton, Bermuda (Consulate General)
Address:
Mailing Address:
5300 Hamilton Place
Washington, DC 20521-5300
Street Address:
Crown Hill
16 Middle Road
Devonshire DV03
Phone Number: 1-441-295-1342
Visa Services: All visa categories for all of Bermuda.
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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