United States visas
People in immediate and continuous transit through the United States to another country.
Diplomats travelling to or from the United Nations Headquarters district.
Foreign government officials and their accompanying eligible family or staff travelling in transit to or from their posted country.
Travellers whose only reason for entering the United States is transit may need a C visa.
Travellers whose only reason for entering the United States is transit may need a C visa.
There are 3 options: C-1 transit visa (a visa from an embassy); C-2 United Nations transit visa (a visa from an embassy); C-3 official transit visa (a visa from an embassy).
US$185 application fee. A nationality-based issuance fee may also apply.
Foreign passport; Evidence of the purpose and limited length of your journey; Evidence of a home and other ties outside the United States.
1. 1. Show that your journey is for a specific purpose and a limited period. 2. 2. Pay the transit visa application fee at a U.S. embassy or consulate. 3. 3. Attend a consular interview.
C-1 entry must be solely for immediate and continuous transit to another country.
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the United States visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
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.
On the United States's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
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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