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Northern Mariana Islands visas

Northern Mariana Islands transit visa

A C-1 visa is for immediate, continuous travel through the United States to another country. Your only reason for entering must be transit.

Ways to get a Northern Mariana Islands transit visa

  1. C-1 transit visa

    Visa needed

    People travelling through the United States in immediate and continuous transit to another country.

    Fee
    US$185 application fee; an additional nationality-based issuance fee may apply.
    1. Demonstrate your transit purpose and limited stay.
    2. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.
  2. C-1/D transit and crew visa

    Visa needed

    Sea or air crew members who need combined transit and crew permission.

  3. C-3 official transit visa

    Visa needed

    Foreign government officials, their immediate family and accompanying personal staff travelling in transit.

Who needs it

Travellers whose only purpose is transit can use the C-1 visa route.

Changing planes

Leaving the airport
Entry with a C-1 visa must be solely for immediate and continuous transit to another country.

How to apply

  1. Show that your trip is for transit and that your stay will be limited.
  2. Pay the application fee.
  3. Attend an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

What to bring

  • Foreign passport.
  • Transit visa for travel.
  • Evidence of your transit purpose and limited stay.

Good to know

  • Use C-1 entry only for immediate and continuous transit.
  • No airport-only transit exemption or maximum transit time is specified.
  • C-2 is limited to transit involving the United Nations headquarters area in New York.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

Travellers whose only purpose is transit can use the C-1 visa route.

What are the ways to get a transit visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

There are 3 options: C-1 transit visa (a visa from an embassy); C-1/D transit and crew visa (a visa from an embassy); C-3 official transit visa (a visa from an embassy).

How much does a Northern Mariana Islands transit visa cost?

US$185 application fee. A nationality-based issuance fee may also apply.

What documents do I need for a Northern Mariana Islands transit visa?

Foreign passport.; Transit visa for travel.; Evidence of your transit purpose and limited stay..

How do I apply for a Northern Mariana Islands transit visa?

1. 1. Show that your trip is for transit and that your stay will be limited. 2. 2. Pay the application fee. 3. 3. Attend an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

What rules do I have to follow on a Northern Mariana Islands transit visa?

Use C-1 entry only for immediate and continuous transit.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Northern Mariana Islands visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a transit visa for Northern Mariana Islands be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Northern Mariana Islands transit visa rules?

On Northern Mariana Islands's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my transit visa once I am in Northern Mariana Islands?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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