NATO-7 — Personal Employee of NATO Official

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NATO-7 — Personal Employee of NATO Official

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

3-21 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

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Living in United States

Cost of Living

Baseline

Avg Salary$51,000

Quality of Life

186/200

Full Country Guide

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.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

3 years

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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

Signed employment contract meeting U.S. labor standards

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

none or higher

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

Secure employment contract

Complete DS-160

Obtain diplomatic note

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

Verified Claims (27)

Last verified May 30, 2026

Application Steps	Secure employment contract; Complete DS-160; Obtain diplomatic note; Attend interview	travel.state.gov
Dependent Visa	NATO-7	travel.state.gov
Fee Breakdown	—	travel.state.gov
Fees	No Fee	travel.state.gov
Forms	DS-160; Form I-539	uscis.gov
Forms · DS-160 · description	Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application	travel.state.gov
Forms · DS-1648	name: DS-1648, description: Online Application for A, G, and NATO Visas, url: https://ceac.state.gov…	travel.state.gov
Forms · I-539 · description	Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status	uscis.gov

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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.