America Transit Visa Application Details

The America C Transit Visa is a special procedure for individuals who wish to make a short stop in the country and must transit through American territory to reach their destination country. Generally, we see our passengers applying for the America C transit visa when participating in a cruise tour via America. For instance, passengers who need to transit through America to join a cruise tour departing from the Caribbean must apply for a transit visa if they do not have a valid American visa. While transit visas in different countries typically allow for durations of 24 or 48 hours, the America transit visa can extend up to 29 days.

With this visa, you can experience a short stay in America under certain conditions and then comfortably transition to your destination country. However, if you want to obtain a C-type transit visa, you must follow specific procedures and prepare all required documents completely.

In this article, we will focus on the details of the America C Transit Visa, discussing the application process and important information.

How to Obtain an America C Transit Visa?

To obtain an America C-type transit visa, applicants must first document their flights to their destination countries, which is the main reason for their travel to America. If you are participating in a cruise tour, you must specify the reservation details and tour itinerary. Such documents are crucial for the consulate to approve the transit visa.

Next, applicants are expected to fill out the application form specified by the America Consulate or Embassy. It is important that the form is filled out online and in English. Additionally, all applicants must possess a valid passport, an entry permit or visa document for the destination country.

During the application process, a detailed security assessment is conducted, including steps such as fingerprinting and an interview, in accordance with America's security protocols. Once the application is approved, C Transit Visa holders can stay in American territory for a specified period, but this duration typically does not exceed 29 days.

Moreover, those traveling to another country via America or crew members going to join an aircraft or marine vessel may also need to obtain an America Transit Visa for transit. You can find details about crew visas through the content available on our blog page.

If you receive support from us during your America transit visa application, our consultants will provide all necessary guidance throughout the process, including on and before the appointment date.

Who Can Apply for an America Transit Visa?

Those eligible to apply for an America transit visa include:

1. International Travelers: Passengers traveling to America to transit to their destination countries can apply for the America C Transit Visa.
2. Passengers from Non-Visa Waiver Countries: Individuals from countries without visa waiver agreements must obtain a C Transit Visa for short stops in America.
3. Travelers to Destination Countries: Individuals traveling to their destination countries with only a short stop in America can apply for the America C Transit Visa for their transit.

What Documents Are Required for the America C Transit Visa?

In additional circumstances (illness, urgency, etc.), additional document requests may arise, but generally, the basic documents required for America transit visa applications are as follows:

• DS-160 Form
• Copy of ID card
• Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months from the end of the trip)
• Previous passports, if any
• 2 biometric photos (50X50 mm dimensions, taken within the last 6 months, with a white background)
• Full Family Registry Certificate (must include information about the individual's family members and address)
• Visa Request Letter (The applicant must state that they will cover all expenses while in America and specify the duration of stay, addressed to the Consulate.)
• Entry ticket to the country to be visited via America
• Visa or entry permit document for the country to be visited via America.

What Is the Cost of the America Transit Visa?

The fee for the C/Transit Visa is known to be 160 USD based on current information as of January 17, 2024. This fee is collected as a visa processing fee and is entirely at the discretion of the consulate. Payments are usually made online via bank or credit card. The fee mentioned does not include the consultancy and operational service fee from Easy Travel. The fees may have changed while you are reading this text; you can contact us for updated fee information when you decide to apply for your America transit visa.

Which Visa Allows for Transit Through the USA?

According to the official visa policies of the United States, all visa types are classified alphabetically. Consequently, each visa is categorized according to sub-numbers and letters. Therefore, applicants wishing to transit through America must apply for C-type visas. The sub-visa groups belonging to C-type or short-term visas are as follows:

• C1 visa (for air and sea passengers)
• C1-D visa (for air and sea crew)
• C2 visa (for personnel working at the United Nations headquarters)
• C3 visa (for high-level officials making transit)
• C4 visa (for individuals making transit under the ATP program, i.e., pilot training)