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US Department of State facility that pre-processes immigrant visa applications
The National Visa Center (NVC) is a center that is part of the U.S. Department of State that plays the role of holding United States immigrant visa petitions
National_Visa_Center
American payment card services corporation
Visa Inc. (/ˈviːzə, ˈviːsə/) is an American multinational payment card services corporation headquartered in San Francisco, California. It facilitates
Visa_Inc.
Visa requirements for United States citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states that are imposed on citizens of the
Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa_requirements_for_United_States_citizens
Visitor visa for the United States
A B visa is one of a category of non-immigrant visas issued by the United States government to foreign nationals seeking entry for a temporary period.
B_visa
Category of immigration authorization
A family visa is a category of immigration authorization issued by a country's government that allows foreign nationals to join family members who are
Family_visa
have freedom of movement to Ireland. Visa requirements for other classes of British nationals such as British nationals (overseas), British overseas citizens
Visa requirements for British citizens
Visa_requirements_for_British_citizens
Policy on permits required to enter the Schengen Area
state Ireland. The visa policy allows nationals of certain countries to enter the Schengen Area via air, land or sea without a visa for up to 90 days within
Visa policy of the Schengen Area
Visa_policy_of_the_Schengen_Area
Policy on permits required to enter mainland China
Taiwan maintain independent visa policies, so foreign nationals traveling to these regions must apply for separate visas if not exempt. As the PRC government
Visa_policy_of_mainland_China
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (about six to 10 months), the National Visa Center (one to four months), and U.S. consulates (one to six months). Under
V_visa
Type of immigration visa in the United States
The United States EB-5 visa, employment-based fifth preference category or EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program was created in 1990 by the Immigration
EB-5_visa
US program allowing visa-free travel
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) is a program of the United States government that allows nationals of specific countries to travel to the United States for
Visa_Waiver_Program
Lawful permanent residency in the United States
an immigrant visa number through the National Visa Center (NVC) of the United States Department of State (DOS) must be available. A visa number might
Green_card
Policy on permits required to enter the United States and its unincorporated territories
States must obtain a visa from one of the U.S. diplomatic missions unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt or Visa Waiver Program countries
Visa policy of the United States
Visa_policy_of_the_United_States
Policy on permits required to enter Australia and its external territories
The visa policy of Australia comprises the legislative and regulatory framework governing the entry of foreign nationals into Australia, and specifies
Visa_policy_of_Australia
Policy on permits required to enter the United Kingdom and the Crown dependencies
categories of British national) requires leave (permission) to enter the UK. "Visa nationals" must obtain an e-Visa and "non-visa nationals" may travel as a
Visa policy of the United Kingdom
Visa_policy_of_the_United_Kingdom
Ranking of countries by travel freedom
was created by Christian Kälin and launched in 2005 as Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index. Its name was changed to Henley Passport Index in January
Henley_Passport_Index
American immigration document
remaining two steps are: The National Visa Center adds the beneficiary's name to a queue of people awaiting immigrant visas. After a wait time (that varies
Form_I-130
US employment visa for specialty occupations
Security (DHS). Foreign nationals may have H-1B status while present in the United States, and may or may not have a physical H-1B visa stamp. INA section
H-1B_visa
Visa requirement policy for Indian citizen
Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park – Visa not required for 3 days; must first obtain an electronic pass. Belarus. Brest and Grodno – Visa not required for
Visa requirements for Indian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Indian_citizens
Policy on permits required to enter Thailand
Thailand must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival. Citizens of the
Visa_policy_of_Thailand
Policy on permits required to enter Russia and the occupied territories of Ukraine
obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa); while others must apply for a visa at a diplomatic mission of Russia or visa center. A holder of a visa to enter Belarus
Visa_policy_of_Russia
Authority to enter, stay in, or exit a polity
A travel visa (from Latin charta visa 'paper that has been seen'; also known as visa stamp) is a conditional authorization granted by a polity to a foreigner
Travel_visa
Visa requirements for Indonesian citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of Indonesia by the authorities of other states. As
Visa requirements for Indonesian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Indonesian_citizens
Immigration lottery for entry into the US
Immigrant Visa program, also known as the green card lottery, is a United States government lottery program for receiving an immigrant visa followed by
Diversity_Immigrant_Visa
Administrative entry restrictions
Singapore. As of 2026, holders of Singapore passports have visa-free/visa-on-arrival/ electronic visa access to a total of 192 countries and territories, ranking
Visa requirements for Singapore citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Singapore_citizens
Form of residence permit
criticism of working holiday visas because governments are increasingly linking them to labor strategies rather than centering cultural exchange. This is
Working_holiday_visa
Travel regulations abroad
Visa requirements for Malaysian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Malaysia. As of
Visa requirements for Malaysian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Malaysian_citizens
Entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Pakistan
Visa requirements for Pakistani citizens are the requirements by other countries to obtain a visa before entry on an ordinary Pakistani Passport. As of
Visa requirements for Pakistani citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Pakistani_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Australian passport holders are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Australia
Visa requirements for Australian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Australian_citizens
Policy on permits required to enter South Korea
for British nationals other than British citizens. On 25 February 2026, South Korea announced that it will be expanding the tour group visa-free policy
Visa_policy_of_South_Korea
Entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Turkey
Visa requirements for Turkish citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Turkey. There are
Visa requirements for Turkish citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Turkish_citizens
Entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Canada
Visa requirements for Canadian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other countries that are imposed on citizens of Canada
Visa requirements for Canadian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Canadian_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
they may use just their national identification cards. Visa requirements for Colombian citizens holding ordinary passports. Visa requirements for holders
Visa requirements for Colombian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Colombian_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Russian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Russia. Russian citizens
Visa requirements for Russian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Russian_citizens
Executive department of the U.S. federal government
require the National Visa Center to schedule routine immigrant visa interviews at all overseas US embassies and consulates for immigrant visa applicants
United States Department of State
United_States_Department_of_State
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Romanian citizens are the administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other territories affecting citizens of Romania
Visa requirements for Romanian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Romanian_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Serbian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Republic of Serbia
Visa requirements for Serbian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Serbian_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Ukrainian citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed by the authorities of other states on citizens of Ukraine. As of
Visa requirements for Ukrainian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Ukrainian_citizens
Entry restrictions
Visa requirements for British Nationals (Overseas) are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states and territories placed on
Visa requirements for British Nationals (Overseas)
Visa_requirements_for_British_Nationals_(Overseas)
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for citizens of the Republic of China (Taiwan) are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on nationals
Visa requirements for Taiwanese citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Taiwanese_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Chinese citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of China who hold Mainland passport by the authorities
Visa requirements for Chinese citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Chinese_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Japanese citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Japan. As of 2026
Visa requirements for Japanese citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Japanese_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
As of 2026, Irish citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 185 countries and territories. Globally, the Irish passport ranks No.4 according
Visa requirements for Irish citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Irish_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Thai citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of Thailand by the authorities of other states. As of 2026
Visa requirements for Thai citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Thai_citizens
Entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Belgium
Faroe Islands — Visa not required. Gibraltar — Visa not required. Guernsey – Visa not required. Alderney – Visa not required. Sark – Visa not required.
Visa requirements for Belgian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Belgian_citizens
Americans of Mexican ancestry
Report of Immigrant Visa Applicants in the Family-sponsored and Employment-based preferences Registered at the National Visa Center as of November 1, 2016"
Mexican_Americans
Policy on permits required to enter Japan
Visitors to Japan must obtain a visa from one of the Japanese diplomatic missions unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries or transit
Visa_policy_of_Japan
I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
NVC for visa allocation. Currently this step centers around the priority date concept. Immigrant visa adjudication. When the National Visa Center (NVC)
Form_I-140
Visa requirements for Trinidad and Tobago citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Trinidad
Visa requirements for Trinidad and Tobago citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Trinidad_and_Tobago_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Filipino citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of the Philippines by the authorities of other territories
Visa requirements for Philippine citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Philippine_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
citizens of Kosovo. As of 2026[update], Kosovar citizens had visa-free, visa on arrival or e-Visa access to 81 countries, ranking the Kosovar passport 56th
Visa requirements for Kosovar citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Kosovar_citizens
US non-immigrant student visa type
In the United States, the F series of visa is a class of non-immigrant student visa that allows foreigners to pursue education (academic studies and/or
F_visa
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for South Korean citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of South Korea
Visa requirements for South Korean citizens
Visa_requirements_for_South_Korean_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Spanish citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Spain. As of 2026
Visa requirements for Spanish citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Spanish_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for French citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of France. As of 2026
Visa requirements for French citizens
Visa_requirements_for_French_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Zealand citizens are classified as 'Annex II' foreign nationals, and so are permitted to stay visa-free in the 26 member states of the Schengen Area as
Visa requirements for New Zealand citizens
Visa_requirements_for_New_Zealand_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Albanian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other nations placed on citizens of Albania. As of
Visa requirements for Albanian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Albanian_citizens
Visa required for Jordanian nationality
have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 49 countries and territories, ranking the Jordanian passport 83rd in terms of travel freedom. Visa requirements
Visa requirements for Jordanian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Jordanian_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Portuguese citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Portugal. As of
Visa requirements for Portuguese citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Portuguese_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Italian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Italy. As of 2026
Visa requirements for Italian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Italian_citizens
Topics referred to by the same term
NVC may refer to: National Visa Center, Portsmouth, New Hampshire Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, Texas National Vegetation Classification, two habitat
NVC
Grenadian visa requirements
Grenadian citizens are classified as 'Annex II' foreign nationals, and so are permitted to stay visa-free in the 26 member states of the Schengen Area as
Visa requirements for Grenadian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Grenadian_citizens
Entry requirements imposed on Cambodians by other states
Visa requirements for Cambodian citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of Cambodia by the authorities of other states. As of
Visa requirements for Cambodian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Cambodian_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Kuwaiti citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Kuwait. As of 2026
Visa requirements for Kuwaiti citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Kuwaiti_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
[1] Visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Bulgaria. As
Visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Bulgarian_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
domestic national identification cards called in Arabic: بطاقة الهوية (biṭāqat al-hawiya) and in French: carte nationale d'identité. General visa requirements
Visa requirements for Lebanese citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Lebanese_citizens
Entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of South Africa
Visa requirements for South African citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Republic
Visa requirements for South African citizens
Visa_requirements_for_South_African_citizens
European government database
Union Visa Information System (VIS) is a database containing information, including biometrics, on visa applications by Third Country Nationals requiring
Visa_Information_System
Visa requirements for Dutch citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Netherlands, the
Visa requirements for Dutch citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Dutch_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Brazilian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Brazil. As of 2026
Visa requirements for Brazilian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Brazilian_citizens
Prejudice against Mexico
Report of Immigrant Visa Applicants in the Family-sponsored and Employment-based preferences Registered at the National Visa Center as of November 1, 2014"
Anti-Mexican_sentiment
Administrative entry restrictions
of movement is extended to Switzerland, and all EU and EFTA nationals are not only visa-exempt but are legally entitled to enter and reside in each other's
Visa requirements for Swedish citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Swedish_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Jamaican citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Jamaica. As of 2026
Visa requirements for Jamaican citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Jamaican_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Croatian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Croatia. As of 2026
Visa requirements for Croatian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Croatian_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Beninese citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Benin. As of 2026
Visa requirements for Beninese citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Beninese_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Mexican citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Mexico. As of 2026
Visa requirements for Mexican citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Mexican_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Chilean citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Chile entering with
Visa requirements for Chilean citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Chilean_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Venezuelan citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Venezuela. As
Visa requirements for Venezuelan citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Venezuelan_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Burundian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Burundi. As of
Visa requirements for Burundian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Burundian_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Bosnia
Visa requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina_citizens
Policy on permits required to enter Argentina
passport or ID card. 7 - Holders of British National (Overseas) passports granted 90 days visa-free access, visa-free access not applicable to holders of
Visa_policy_of_Argentina
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Antiguan and Barbudan citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed by the authorities of foreign states on citizens of
Visa requirements for Antigua and Barbuda citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Antigua_and_Barbuda_citizens
Entry restrictions for Barbadian citizens
Visa requirements for Barbadian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Barbados. As of
Visa requirements for Barbadian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Barbadian_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Moldovan citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of Moldova by the authorities of other states. As of
Visa requirements for Moldovan citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Moldovan_citizens
Policy on permits required to enter Kuwait
obtain a visa unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who are eligible for a visa on arrival or an e-Visa. All visitors
Visa_policy_of_Kuwait
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Argentine citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Argentina. As of
Visa requirements for Argentine citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Argentine_citizens
abode in the United Kingdom. Visa requirements for other classes of British nationals such as British citizens, British Nationals (Overseas), British Overseas
Visa requirements for British Overseas Territories citizens
Visa_requirements_for_British_Overseas_Territories_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Czech citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Czech Republic
Visa requirements for Czech citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Czech_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Dominican Republic citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Dominican
Visa requirements for Dominican Republic citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Dominican_Republic_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Afghan citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Afghanistan. As of
Visa requirements for Afghan citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Afghan_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Cuban citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Cuba. As of 2026, Cuban
Visa requirements for Cuban citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Cuban_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
2026, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport holders have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 175 countries and territories, ranking the passport
Visa requirements for Chinese citizens of Hong Kong
Visa_requirements_for_Chinese_citizens_of_Hong_Kong
Administrative entry restrictions
need a visa to enter the UAE. GCC citizens can use a GCC national identity card (rather than a passport) to enter the United Arab Emirates. Visa requirements
Visa requirements for Emirati citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Emirati_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Faroe Islands — Visa not required. Gibraltar — Visa not required. Guernsey – Visa not required. Alderney – Visa not required. Sark – Visa not required.
Visa requirements for Estonian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Estonian_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
of movement is extended to Switzerland, and all EU and EFTA nationals are not only visa-exempt but are legally entitled to enter and reside in each other's
Visa requirements for Finnish citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Finnish_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Faroe Islands — Visa not required. Gibraltar — Visa not required. Guernsey – Visa not required. Alderney – Visa not required. Sark – Visa not required.
Visa requirements for Greek citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Greek_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Costa Rican citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Costa Rica. As
Visa requirements for Costa Rican citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Costa_Rican_citizens
Policy on permits required to enter the Philippines
without a visa for up to 30 or 59 days. However, citizens of certain countries must obtain an e-Visa or, if they are not eligible, obtain a visa from one
Visa policy of the Philippines
Visa_policy_of_the_Philippines
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Maldivian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Maldives. As
Visa requirements for Maldivian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Maldivian_citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Iraqi citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Iraq. As of 2026, Iraqi
Visa requirements for Iraqi citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Iraqi_citizens
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