five years
Official/diplomatic (no-fee) passports are issued to officials or employees of the U.S. Government (and their dependents) traveling abroad on official duties. Official/diplomatic passports are normally issued by the Special Issuance Agency in Washington, D.C. and valid for five years.
Can diplomats enter USA?
Diplomats and other foreign government officials traveling to the United States to engage solely in official duties or activities on behalf of their national government must obtain A-1 or A-2 visas prior to entering the United States. They cannot travel using visitor visas or under the Visa Waiver Program.
What color is a US diplomatic passport?
black
The SIA office of the U.S. Department of State issues passports to citizens traveling abroad for the U.S. Government. The type of passports issued are: Diplomatic (black cover), Official (red/maroon cover), No-Fee Regular (blue cover), and Service (gray cover).
Can a person with a G4 visa leave the US?
G4 visas for staff and dependents are not valid for travel to the United States as of the last day of service with the World Bank Group, regardless of the date stamped on the G4 visa or I-94 form. The U.S. allows a 30-day grace period after completion of HQ service for G4 visa holders to leave the U.S. or change to another valid non-immigrant visa.
Is the World Bank G4 visa still valid?
G4 visas for staff and dependents are not valid for travel to the United States as of the last day of service with the World Bank Group, regardless of the date stamped on the G4 visa or I-94 form.
What is a diplomatic note for a G visa?
For G visa holders, the Diplomatic Note is typically issued by the sending or supporting international organization. The names, relationships, and dates of birth of any dependents and other members of household who will be accompanying or joining the principal, if applicable.
How often can you renew a G4 / G1 visa?
There is no formal limit on how many times the State Department can renew a dependent G4/G1 visa for children aged 25 or older. However, renewals are for one year at the most, and the State Department requires verification of dependency with each renewal request.
