An international organization visa is issued to staff and officials of intergovernmental organisations — such as the United Nations and its agencies — travelling on the organisation's business. It is handled through the organisation and the host country.
By Krosz Editorial Team · Reviewed by Krosz Visa Operations · Updated 2026-09-15
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Destination
Passport
Purpose
Allowing staff of international organisations to travel on the organisation's official business.
Who it’s for
Employees, officials and consultants of intergovernmental organisations.
How you apply
Application with the organisation's official letter and identity documents.
How Krosz helps
International organization visas are handled by the organisation and host government, not by private services. Krosz describes the route only.
Destinations
Only destinations where Krosz has verified data for this purpose are shown.
Krosz does not currently process this visa category for specific destinations.
Contact the relevant embassy for your destination, or for guidance.
Overview
An international organization visa is issued to staff and officials of intergovernmental organisations — the UN, its agencies and similar bodies — travelling on official organisation business.
It is designed for people working for the organisation, not for their home government. Some senior officials receive privileges and immunities under the organisation's agreements; many staff do not.
It differs from a diplomatic visa (for state diplomats) and an official visa (for home-government officials).
Exemptions depend on your nationality, destination and circumstances — always confirm for your exact case.
Activities
Organisation duties
Performing the organisation's official work.
Intergovernmental meetings
Attending meetings and conferences for the organisation.
Residence
Living in the host country for the assignment.
What you normally cannot do
Documents
Only documents relevant to this category. Exact requirements vary by country — confirm for your destination.
Passport
A valid passport (often ordinary, sometimes official).
Organisation ID
Staff identity card from the international organisation.
Official letter
Letter from the organisation confirming the travel and role.
Photograph
Recent photo meeting the host country's rules.
Process
Steps may differ by destination and your circumstances.
Assignment approval
The organisation approves the official travel.
Official letter
The organisation issues the official letter and ID.
Application
The staff member applies with the letter and passport.
Processing
The host government and organisation process the request.
Issuance
The visa is issued for the assignment period.
Travel & duties
The staff member travels and performs the assignment.
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Comparison
| Point of comparison | International Organization Visa | Diplomatic Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Who | Staff of an intergovernmental organisation | State diplomats |
| Loyalty | To the organisation | To the sending state |
| Immunities | Per the organisation's agreements | Full diplomatic privileges |
| Key document | Organisation ID + official letter | Note verbale |
Be prepared
Practical
FAQ
About the International Organization Visa, answered by Krosz visa experts.
A visa for staff and officials of intergovernmental organisations travelling on the organisation's official business.
No. These visas are handled by the organisation and host government. Krosz describes the route only.
Some senior officials do, under the organisation's host-country agreements; most staff do not. It depends on the role.
It is for organisation staff, not state diplomats; loyalties and immunities differ.
A passport, the organisation staff ID and an official letter from the organisation.
No. It is for the organisation's official business only.
Usually for the assignment period shown in the official letter.
Some routes include dependants on separate applications; rules vary by organisation and host country.
Share your trip and a Krosz visa expert will explain the international organization visa process for your destination. No documents or payment needed at this stage.
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Krosz is a private visa assistance platform and is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities. Last reviewed: 2026-09-15.
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