P-3 visa is a special visa for cultural performers and
entertainers. Some people think that B-1/B-2 visa is the way to go however, it
is not true as getting paid is prohibited under the conditions of a tourist
visa. P-3 visa allows artists to get paid for each performance and get
reimbursed for travel expenses.
What is a Culturally unique performance?
Not every artist is qualified for a P-3 visa. The main requirement is that the performance must be culturally unique. In simple language Cultural Uniqueness means a performance distinctive to a particular area where the artist is coming from. It does not have to be very complicated but the assumption is that a regular artist in America would not be able to conduct such performance because if its cultural exclusivity.
Does the artist have to be very popular in his home country?
International or regional fame is not required but the artists must be professional, not amateur.
How long does it take to get a P-3 visa?
When all the paperwork is submitted, regular processing time is around 3 months. Expedited Service is available for P-3 visa that can limit the time to 2-3 weeks.
Can a single artist perform and are there any limitation as to the size of the group?
If an artist is culturally unique on his own, he is qualified for a P-3 visa. At the same time, there is no limitations for the size of the group. Some cultural performance require 200-300 people. They will all qualify for a P-3 visa. Moreover, support personnel, such as barbers, designers, tailors, movers also qualify for a P-3 visa when they are traveling with a group.
How long can I perform in the US or can I do only one performance?
There is no restriction or limitation for timing. An artist may perform as often as scheduled/required by the promoters but no longer than 1 year initially.
At the same time, only one performance is enough to obtain a P-3 visa.
Please contact us if you have any questions. We serve entertainment companies throughout the US.
What is a Culturally unique performance?
Not every artist is qualified for a P-3 visa. The main requirement is that the performance must be culturally unique. In simple language Cultural Uniqueness means a performance distinctive to a particular area where the artist is coming from. It does not have to be very complicated but the assumption is that a regular artist in America would not be able to conduct such performance because if its cultural exclusivity.
Does the artist have to be very popular in his home country?
International or regional fame is not required but the artists must be professional, not amateur.
How long does it take to get a P-3 visa?
When all the paperwork is submitted, regular processing time is around 3 months. Expedited Service is available for P-3 visa that can limit the time to 2-3 weeks.
Can a single artist perform and are there any limitation as to the size of the group?
If an artist is culturally unique on his own, he is qualified for a P-3 visa. At the same time, there is no limitations for the size of the group. Some cultural performance require 200-300 people. They will all qualify for a P-3 visa. Moreover, support personnel, such as barbers, designers, tailors, movers also qualify for a P-3 visa when they are traveling with a group.
How long can I perform in the US or can I do only one performance?
There is no restriction or limitation for timing. An artist may perform as often as scheduled/required by the promoters but no longer than 1 year initially.
At the same time, only one performance is enough to obtain a P-3 visa.
Please contact us if you have any questions. We serve entertainment companies throughout the US.
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