USA | The White House Exterior Visit & Reservation Guide

✅ Who Can Apply? 🇺🇸 U.S. citizens, green card holders, or legal residents (e.g., J-1/F-1 visa holders staying for over 3 months): Submit a tour request through your state’s Member of Congress: 👉 https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member 🌍 International Visitors (Tourist Visas/Non-U.S. Citizens): Contact your home country’s embassy in the U.S. to submit a request. 📌 Note: Embassies are authorized to handle international visitor reservations—direct applications are not accepted! ✅ Official Tour Hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Friday & Saturday: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM 🚫 Closed Sundays & Mondays! ⏰ Reservation Window: Opens 3 months in advance. FAQs: https://www.whitehouse.gov/visit/faqs/ 🧾 What to Expect After Booking: 📩 You’ll receive a confirmation email including: Tour date and time Entry location QR code or identity verification method Dress code (recommended: smart/formal attire) ‼️ ID must match reservation details 100% (passport, U.S. driver’s license, etc.) 🚪 Day-of-Tour Process: 🔎 Entry Point: 15th Street & Hamilton Place NW intersection 🚫 Prohibited Items: Liquids, water bottles, sprays Large backpacks or suitcases Food, selfie sticks, sharp objects 📸 Photography is allowed only in designated areas. 🏛️ About the White House: Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., it serves as the official residence and workplace of the U.S. President. Designed by James Hoban and completed in 1800, John Adams was the first president to move in. Notable Rooms: East Wing: Former office and reception area for the First Lady. West Wing: Houses the President’s office, including the famous Oval Office—the iconic setting seen in films and TV. State Dining Room: Hosts state dinners with a capacity of 140 guests. Features a golden ceiling and a portrait of Lincoln above the fireplace. Blue Room: An elegant oval space for receiving guests, decorated with a grand Christmas tree annually. Red Room: A vibrant space often favored by First Ladies. Green Room: Originally a “tea room,” showcasing early 19th-century American furniture. #USA #WhiteHouse #WashingtonDC #WhiteHouseTour