C-1 Transit Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 29 days
- Processing time
- Varies by embassy
- Fee
- $435 USD
- Validity
- Duration of transit
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Purpose of entry must be to transit through US to another country. Must have onward travel arrangements and permission to enter destination country.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 2x2 inches, color, white background.
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: DS-160; Form url: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
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Travel itinerary
Provide an itinerary showing travel dates, destinations and planned accommodation.
Must include addresses: No; Must include dates: Yes
How to apply
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Online application
Complete DS-160 online.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee $185 and schedule interview. $250 Visa Integrity Fee at issuance.
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Interview
Attend interview with DS-160, flight itinerary, proof of onward travel.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa if approved.