How many A1 visas does the U.S. issue?

9,080 A1 visas were issued in the 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026, and 451 in February 2026. The most went to people from China - Mainland, Mexico and Saudi Arabia.

• A1 is the Diplomat. For ambassadors, diplomats and consular officers and their immediate families.
• In February 2026, 451 A1 visas were issued worldwide.
• Over the 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026, 9,080 were issued.
• The countries receiving the most are China - Mainland (441), Mexico (356) and Saudi Arabia (325).

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