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Visa services for both nonimmigrant and immigrant visa cases have resumed; however, due to the demand for visa appointments, the earliest available appointments may be many months in the future.
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.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, which is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The Visa section of this website is about U.S. visas for foreign citizens and nationals to travel to the United States.
Visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.
Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States. 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.
For short-term visits to the United States (for tourism, business, education, and more), you can go directly to the online application (form DS-160). For immigrant visas, which are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live and work permanently in the United States, you can visit the U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services site for the relevant forms. If you are unsure what type of visa you need, please use the Visa Wizard below.
The Consular Section does not assist U.S. citizens in acquiring Liberian visas.
If you need information on Liberian visas and you are located in Liberia, please contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If you are located outside of Liberia, you should contact the nearest Liberian diplomatic mission. Please note that Liberian visas are not available upon arrival at the Robertsfield International Airport or land borders; travelers should expect inconsistency in the Liberian entry/exit control process.
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.
A permanent resident (called lawful permanent resident or LPR) or conditional resident (CR) who has remained outside the United States for longer than one year, or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit, will require a new immigrant visa to enter the United States and resume permanent residence.
Examination for Visa Applicants
All immigrant visa applicants, including Diversity Visa applicants and fiancé(e) applicants, regardless of age, must submit a medical examination prepared by a panel physician. The medical exam is only valid for (at most) six months, and must be valid in order for an applicant to travel to the United States.
What to Know When Traveling to U.S.
To board a flight bound for the United States, every U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) must present evidence that they are entitled to such status. This proof may be a valid “green card,” appropriately stamped immigrant visa, or other documentation from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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