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J-2 visa holders

All information pertaining specific information on your dependents arriving on a J-2 visa will be sent directly to your email.

For general information on the J-2 visa, please visit Duke Visa Services and U.S. Department of State.

Dependents arriving on a J-2 visa are required to show proof of insurance. J-1 visa holders are automatically enrolled into the Duke Student Health Insurance. J-2 visa holders need to show proof of the following:

  • Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness
  • Repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000 or more
  • Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his or her home country in the amount of $50,000 or more
  • A deductible not to exceed $250 per accident or illness  
  • Carrier must be at least A-rated or backed by the full faith and credit of the Exchange Visitor’s government