What is a visa?

Updated Apr. 28, 2026Refreshed annually
The G-3 visa is a nonimmigrant visa issued for work. Nonimmigrant visas are admitted for people who intend to stay in the US temporarily. G-3 visas accounted for 0% of all issued visas in FY 2024.
In FY 2024,

422

visas issued by the US were G-3 visas

The G-3 visa is designated for representatives of nonrecognized foreign governments and their immediate family members. If eligible, applicants must be awarded G-3 visas.

G-3 visas are typically valid for the duration of the visa holder's assignment.

The State Department does not maintain a cap on G-3 visas.

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