Key Facts on «NATO6» Visa

Visa Category Description & Legal Citation

Member of civilian component who is either accompanying a Force entering in accordance with the provisions of the NATO Status-of-Forces agreement; attached to an Allied headquarters under the protocol on the Status of International Military headquarters set up pursuant to the North Atlantic Treaty; and their dependents.

Not included in the INA.
Article 1, 4 US Treaties 1794
Article 3, 5 US Treaties 877  8 CFR 214.2(s)

Work Authorization

May be employed only by NATO.

Restrictions on Initial Admission

Duration of status.

Restrictions and Limitations on Extension of Stay

Not applicable.

Annual Cap on Visa Issuance

None.

Change of Status to Other Nonimmigrant Visa Categories or Adjustment of Status to Permanent Resident

Permitted.