What is a visa ?

Updated Mar. 24, 2026Refreshed annually
The G-5 visa is a nonimmigrant visa issued for work. Nonimmigrant visas are admitted for people who intend to stay in the US temporarily. G-5 visas accounted for 0% of all issued visas in FY 2024.
In FY 2024,

236

visas issued by the US were G-5 visas

The G-5 visa is designated for personal employees of G-1, G-2, G-3, and G-4 visa holders. This visa allows these individuals to enter the United States to provide services to their employers, who are diplomats or officials working for international organizations.

The length of stay for a G-5 visa is tied to the employer's G visa status and authorized stay. It can typically be renewed as long as the employer maintains valid G visa status.

The State Department does not maintain a cap on G-5 visas.

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