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NATO-7 — Personal Employee of NATO Official
United StatesUnited States•North America
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NATO-7 — Personal Employee of NATO Official

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

3–21 days

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Living in United States

Cost of Living
Baseline
Avg Salary$52,000
Quality of Life
185/200
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Overview

For personal employees, attendants, or domestic workers of valid NATO-1 through NATO-6 visa holders.

The NATO-7 is a US visa for personal employees and domestic workers of NATO-1 through NATO-6 holders. A labor-compliant employment contract is required.

Initial stay is 3 years, renewable in 2-year increments. No application fee. Holders must renew outside the US; status change within the US is not permitted.

This visa is ideal for cooks, nannies, or personal attendants already employed by a NATO official and accompanying them on a US posting.

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Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 years

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a personal employee of a valid NATO-1 through NATO-6 visa holder

Signed employment contract meeting U.S. labor standards

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport

DS-160 confirmation

Employment contract

Diplomatic note/travel orders

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Exempt from application fees
  • Allows domestic support for diplomatic staff

Worth Knowing

  • Strictly tied to the sponsoring employer
  • No path to permanent residence
  • Failure to meet U.S. labor standards in contract
  • Termination of employment with NATO official

Application Process

1

Secure employment contract

2

Complete DS-160

3

Obtain diplomatic note

4

Attend interview

Application Forms

Go to application portal
DS-160
Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application
Fill online
I-539
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
Fill online

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