🏛️ The Complete Guide to Booking a White House Tour

🇺🇸 1. Why Do You Need to Book? Who Can Visit? The White House is not a walk-in attraction! You must book in advance, and the process varies depending on your citizenship status: ✅ Which category do you fall into? Here’s how to book: 🇺🇸 U.S. citizens / Green Card holders / Legal residents (e.g., J-1 or F-1 visa holders staying for 3+ months): 👉 Submit a request through your state’s congressional representative’s website: 🔗 https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member 🌍 International visitors (tourist visa / non-U.S. citizens): 👉 Contact your home country’s embassy in the U.S. to apply. 📌 Note: Embassies handle all international requests—you cannot apply directly! 📝 Tips: You’ll need a U.S. address + utility bill as proof of residence—don’t skip this! 📆 2. Tour Hours (Don’t Miss It!) ✅ Official visiting hours (Eastern Time): Tuesday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Friday & Saturday: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM 🚫 Closed Sundays & Mondays! ⏰ Book at least 3 months in advance! Slots open 3 months ahead, but they fill up fast—earlier = better! 📌 FAQs: https://www.whitehouse.gov/visit/faqs/ 🧾 3. What to Expect After Booking? 📩 You’ll receive a confirmation email with: Tour date & time Entry location QR code / ID verification method Prohibited items list Dress code (smart/casual recommended) ‼️ Important: Your ID must exactly match your booking info (passport, U.S. driver’s license, etc.). #White House #Washington