| Rank of visitor | Customary length | Flight line ceremony | White House dinner | State department luncheon | White House arrival ceremony | Pentagon arrival ceremony | Exchange of diplomatic gifts | Invitation to stay at Blair House | Flag streetlining | Address to Congress | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Visit | head of state | 4 days | Yes | Yes (white tie) |
Maybe (tenue de ville) |
Yes (21-gun salute) |
No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Maybe (congressional decision) |