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Northern Mariana Islands visas

Northern Mariana Islands business visa

Eligible visitors can use the local online travel permit for business stays of up to 45 days. ESTA and U.S. business visitor visas are other routes.

Ways to get a Northern Mariana Islands business visa

  1. G-CNMI ETA (local online travel permit)

    eTA needed

    Eligible nationals of the 12 listed countries visiting for business.

    Stay
    Up to 45 days.
    Valid for
    Up to two years or passport expiry, whichever comes first. For Brunei and Nauru, the passport-based limit is six months before expiry.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.
    Fee
    Free.
    1. Obtain G-CNMI ETA before travel.
    2. Bring your passport and nonrefundable return ticket.
    3. Request admission at the border.

  2. ESTA (U.S. online travel permit)

    eTA needed

    Eligible business visitors from the 42 U.S. Visa Waiver Program countries with biometric passports.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days, including qualifying side trips to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or Caribbean islands after arrival through the United States.
    Valid for
    Up to two years or passport expiry, whichever comes first.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.
    Fee
    US$40.62 total if approved: US$10.62 application fee plus US$30 approval fee.
    Processing
    Apply at least 72 hours before departure.
    1. Check your nationality, passport and travel-history eligibility.
    2. Apply for ESTA and pay the required fees.
    3. Travel on a participating commercial air or sea carrier.

  3. B-1 or B-1/B-2 business visitor visa

    Visa needed

    People who qualify for a temporary business visit.

    Stay
    As granted by the border officer and recorded on Form I-94.
    Fee
    US$185 application fee. A nationality-based issuance fee may also apply.
    1. Show your specific business purpose and planned limited stay.
    2. Show ties outside the United States that support your return.
    3. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.
    4. If approved, travel and request admission.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a suitable U.S. visa.

Who doesn't

Eligible travellers can use the local visa waiver, the U.S. Visa Waiver Program or another applicable visa exemption.

How to apply

  1. Check eligibility for the local visa waiver.
  2. Obtain G-CNMI ETA before travel.
  3. Bring a machine-readable passport and nonrefundable return ticket.

What to bring

  • Machine-readable passport.
  • G-CNMI ETA approval.
  • Nonrefundable return ticket.

Good to know

  • Use the local visa waiver for business or tourism only.
  • The local visa waiver does not permit travel to other parts of the United States.
  • Business visitor permission and employment visas are separate routes.
  • Some applicants for B-1/B-2 visas must post a bond and use designated entry and exit points.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

Business visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a suitable U.S. visa. Eligible travellers can use the local visa waiver, the U.S. Visa Waiver Program or another applicable visa exemption.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

There are 3 options: G-CNMI ETA (local online travel permit) (an online travel permit); ESTA (U.S. online travel permit) (an online travel permit); B-1 or B-1/B-2 business visitor visa (a visa from an embassy).

Can I apply online for Northern Mariana Islands?

Yes: G-CNMI ETA (local online travel permit) and ESTA (U.S. online travel permit). Eligible nationals of the 12 listed countries visiting for business.

How long can I stay on a Northern Mariana Islands business visa?

Up to 45 days with the local visa waiver.

How much does a Northern Mariana Islands business visa cost?

The local online permit is free.

How long is a Northern Mariana Islands business visa valid?

The local online permit lasts up to two years, subject to passport expiry rules. Entries: Multiple entries with a valid local online permit..

What documents do I need for a Northern Mariana Islands business visa?

Machine-readable passport.; G-CNMI ETA approval.; Nonrefundable return ticket..

How do I apply for a Northern Mariana Islands business visa?

1. 1. Check eligibility for the local visa waiver. 2. 2. Obtain G-CNMI ETA before travel. 3. 3. Bring a machine-readable passport and nonrefundable return ticket.

What rules do I have to follow on a Northern Mariana Islands business visa?

Use the local visa waiver for business or tourism only. The local visa waiver does not permit travel to other parts of the United States.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Northern Mariana Islands visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

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