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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 | One | 3 Months |
| B-2 | None | One | 3 Months |
| B-1/B-2 | None | One | 3 Months |
| C-1 | None | One | 3 Months |
| C-1/D | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| C-2 | None | Multiple | 3 Months |
| C-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| CW-1 | None | One | 3 Months |
| CW-2 | None | One | 3 Months |
| D | None | One | 3 Months |
| E-1 2 | No Treaty | N/A | N/A |
| E-2 2 | No Treaty | N/A | N/A |
| E-2C 12 | None | One | 3 Months |
| F-1 | None | One | 3 Months |
| F-2 | None | One | 3 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 | One | 3 Months 3 |
| H-1C | None | One | 3 Months 3 |
| H-2A | None | N/A | N/A 3 |
| H-2B | None | N/A | N/A 3 |
| H-2R | None | One | 3 Months 3 |
| H-3 | None | One | 3 Months 3 |
| H-4 | None | One | 3 Months 3 |
| I | None | One | 3 Months |
| J-1 4 | None | One | 3 Months |
| J-2 4 | None | One | 3 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 | One | 3 Months |
| L-2 | None | One | 3 Months |
| M-1 | None | One | 3 Months |
| M-2 | None | One | 3 Months |
| N-8 | None | One | 3 Months |
| N-9 | None | One | 3 Months |
| NATO 1-7 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| O-1 | None | One | 3 Months 3 |
| O-2 | None | One | 3 Months 3 |
| O-3 | None | One | 3 Months 3 |
| P-1 | None | One | 3 Months 3 |
| P-2 | None | One | 3 Months 3 |
| P-3 | None | One | 3 Months 3 |
| P-4 | None | One | 3 Months 3 |
| Q-1 6 | None | One | 3 Months 3 |
| R-1 | None | One | 3 Months |
| R-2 | None | One | 3 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 | 3 Months |
| T-3 | None | One | 3 Months |
| T-4 | None | One | 3 Months |
| T-5 | None | One | 3 Months |
| T-6 | None | One | 3 Months |
| T-D 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| U-1 | None | One | 3 Months |
| U-2 | None | One | 3 Months |
| U-3 | None | One | 3 Months |
| U-4 | None | One | 3 Months |
| U-5 | None | One | 3 Months |
| V-1 | None | One | 3 Months |
| V-2 | None | One | 3 Months 8 |
| V-3 | None | One | 3 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: US 50 cents/300 CFA stamp (timbre communal) for each copy.
Document Name: Extrait d'Acte de Naissance/ Bulletin d’Acte de naissance/ Jugement supplétif d’acte de naissance.
Issuing Authority: Service d’Etat Civil (Office of Vital Statistics) / Tribunal Communal de la mairie.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Varies by office. The most common is Officer d’Etat Civil.
Registration Criteria: Births must be registered within 90 days for a regular birth certificate.
How to Obtain a Birth Certificate: Applicants should contact the Service d’Etat Civil in the City Hall having jurisdiction over their place of birth.
Certified Copies Available: Photocopies légalisées are available at a Police Station or the Mayor’s Office. They cost US 35 cents/200 CFA (One timbre fiscal).
Alternate Documents:
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: US 50 cents/300 CFA stamp (timbre communal) for each copy.
Issuing Authority: Service d’Etat Civil (Office of Vital Statistics)
Special Seal(s)/Color/Format:
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Varies by office. The most common is Officer d’Etat Civil.
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
How to Obtain a Death Certificate: Applicants should contact the Service d’Etat Civil, in the City Hall where the person died.
Certified Copies Available: Photocopies légalisées are available at the Police Station or Mayor’s Office. They cost US 35 cents/200 CFA (One timbre fiscal).
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: 50 US cents/300 CFA stamp (timbre communal) for each copy.
Document Name: Extrait d'Acte de Mariage
Issuing Authority: Service d’Etat Civil (Office of Vital Statistics)
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: It may be different, depending on the official who performed the civil ceremony. It may be the Mayor, a Deputy Mayor or one of the many advisors.
Registration Criteria: Marriages are registered on the day they take place.
How to Obtain a Marriage Certificate: Applicants should contact the Service d’Etat Civil in the City Hall with jurisdiction over the place of marriage.
Certified Copies Available: Photocopies légalisées are available at the Police Station or Mayor’s Office. They cost US 35 cents/200 CFA (One timbre fiscal).
Alternate Documents: Copie Integrale d’Acte de Mariage
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: While marriage certificates should be available, applicants may be faced with long wait times, especially if the documents are from outlying districts.
Available
Fees: Cost may be different, depending on the length of the judgement.
Document Name: Jugement de Divorce
Issuing Authority: Court office with jurisdiction over their place of marriage
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Regular white A4 paper. It is usually issued in 2 or 3 pages.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title:
Registration Criteria: Divorces are registered on the day the court issues the decree.
How to Obtain a Divorce Certificate: Applicants should contact:
Certified Copies Available: Available but reissued by the courts. There may be a long wait for the service.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: The judgement of adoption is issued at the end of the adoption process.
Issuing Government Authority: The court with jurisdiction over the child/parents’ residence
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: A Judge and a Greffier (clerk).
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
How to Obtain an Adoption Certificate: The document is issued at the end of the adoption process. That makes the adoption process final.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: $5/2500 CFA
Issuing Government Authority: Office of National Identification (ONI)
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: 2.5-inch x 1.5-inch card with a digital photograph and signature.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Office of National Identification (ONI)
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
How to Obtain an Identity Card: Applicants must submit their birth certificate and fill out a form.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: $1.20 /750 CFA payment is made with Orange Money
Document Name: Bulletin N. 3 du Casier Judiciaire
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Justice
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: It has the signature of the Minister of Justice and a QR code on the left side.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Minister
Registration Criteria: It is made online.
How to Obtain Police Certificates and Prison Records:
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: Older green and white copies may still be accepted. Applications are made through the Palais de Justice.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: The document is only valid for 3 months.
Available
Fees: The fee depends on the size of the record.
Document Name: There is no specific document name.
Issuing Authority: Palais de Justice and / or Appeals Court
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: There are no special seal(s), color or format.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: A Judge and a Greffier (clerk).
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
How to Obtain Court Records: Written request from the appropriate court
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies of the judgement can be obtained from the issuing court. Long wait times are common.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name:
Issuing Authority:
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:
Issuing Authority Personnel Title:
Registration Criteria:
How to Obtain Military Records:
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: There are not alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Types Available: Regular, Diplomatic, Official)
Fees: Passport - $90 /50,000 CFA (Biometric passport)
Document Name: Passport
Issuing Government Authority: Office of Migration
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Passports are 34 pages, approximately 5 inches by 3.5 inches, with a green colored cover.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: National Police Director or Deputy
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
How to Obtain Passports and Travel Documents: Applicants apply with these supporting documents
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Education:
Post Title: Embassy
Mailing Address:
4332 Blvd Eyadema, Cite OUA
BP 852,Lome, Togo
Street Address:
Boulevard Eyadema B.P. 852,
Lome, Togo
Phone Number: (228) 2261-5470
Email: ConsularLome@state.gov
Visa Services: All visa categories for Burkina Faso
Effective October 10, 2025, U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou temporarily paused all routine visa services.
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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