Notice2026-04716
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for A, G, or NATO Visa
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Published
March 11, 2026
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 11, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12039-12040]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04716]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12960]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for
A, G, or NATO Visa
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to May
11, 2026.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on
this notice by going to <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>. You can search for the
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2026-0266'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2b7b796a74695e594f4e45684446464e455f586b585f4a5f4e054c445d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c8989a89978abdbaacada68ba7a5a5ada6bcbb88bbbca9bcade6afa7be">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Senior Regulatory
Coordinator, Visa Services, Department of State, 600 19th St. NW,
Washington, DC 20006.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Application for A, G, or
NATO Visa.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0100.
<bullet> Type of Request: Renewal of Currently Approved Collection,
with Revision.
<bullet> Originating Office: CA/VO.
<bullet> Form Number: DS-1648.
<bullet> Respondents: Eligible Foreign Government Officials and
Representatives to and Employees of International Organizations.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 17,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,500 Hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Once Per Application for an A, G, or NATO Visa.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a
Benefit.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
<bullet> Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Please note comments submitted in response to this Notice are
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your
personal information, will be available for public review.
Abstract of Proposed Collection
The Department of State uses Form DS-1648 to elicit information
from applicants who are applying for an A, G, or NATO visa in the
United States, excluding applicants for an A-3, G-5 or NATO-7 visa.
Sections 101(a)(15)(A) and (G) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA), and Department regulations at 22 CFR 41.25, 41.26, and 41.27,
describe the criteria for these nonimmigrant visa classifications.
Methodology
The DS-1648 is submitted electronically at https://ceac.state.gov/
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agnato. Upon completion of the form, the applicant is instructed to
print a confirmation page containing a barcoded record locator. The
applicant will include this confirmation page when transmitting the
passport to the Department for visa issuance.
Stuart R. Wilson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services, Bureau of Consular
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-04716 Filed 3-10-26; 8:45 am]
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