# 22 CFR § 41.23: Accredited officials in transit

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.23

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 CFR § 41.23
- **Heading:** Accredited officials in transit
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—Foreign Relations > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE > SUBCHAPTER E—VISAS > PART 41—VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED > Subpart C—Foreign Government Officials

## Text

An accredited official of a foreign government intending to proceed in immediate and continuous transit through the United States on official business for that government is entitled to the benefits of INA 212(d)(8) if that government grants similar privileges to officials of the United States, and is classifiable C-3 under the provisions of INA 101(a)(15)(C). Members of the immediate family, attendants, servants, or personal employees of such an official receive the same classification as the principal alien.

## Nearby sections

- [22 CFR § 41.0 § 41.0 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.0.md)
- [22 CFR § 41.1 § 41.1 Exemption by law or treaty from passport and visa requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 41.2 § 41.2 Exemption or waiver by Secretary of State and Secretary of Homeland Security of passport and/or visa requirements for certain categories of nonimmigrants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 41.3 § 41.3 Waiver by joint action of consular and immigration officers of passport and/or visa requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.3.md)
- [22 CFR § 41.11 § 41.11 Entitlement to nonimmigrant status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.11.md)
- [22 CFR § 41.12 § 41.12 Classification symbols.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.12.md)
- [22 CFR § 41.21 § 41.21 Foreign Officials—General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.21.md)
- [22 CFR § 41.22 § 41.22 Officials of foreign governments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.22.md)
- [22 CFR § 41.23 § 41.23 Accredited officials in transit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.23.md)
- [22 CFR § 41.24 § 41.24 International organization aliens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.24.md)
- [22 CFR § 41.25 § 41.25 NATO representatives, officials, and employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.25.md)
- [22 CFR § 41.26 § 41.26 Diplomatic visas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.26.md)
- [22 CFR § 41.27 § 41.27 Official visas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.27.md)
- [22 CFR § 41.31 § 41.31 Temporary visitors for business or pleasure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.31.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-41.23. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.