Birth tourism in the United States is not permitted.

William Swaney, the United States consul in the Dominican Republic, has clarified that birth tourism is not a permitted activity for travelers entering the U.S. He stated that there is no specific visa category that authorizes travel to the country for the primary purpose of giving birth.

The official emphasized that individuals traveling to the U.S. solely with the intention of having a baby are not in compliance with visa regulations. This clarification serves to address potential misconceptions regarding the use of U.S. visas for childbirth-related travel.