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 U.S. visa category designed to authorize travel for the purpose of giving birth.

The official emphasized that individuals traveling to the United States solely with the intention of having a baby do not meet the legal requirements for entry. This clarification serves to address misconceptions regarding immigration policies and the use of visitor visas for childbirth.