Travelers
passing through the United States don't
need to be trapped in the airport. The
C-1 Visa, also known as the transit
visa, enables traveling nonimmigrants to
leave the airport and visit family or
friends or partake in tourist or
shopping ventures. While you are
required to leave the U.S. on your
departing flight, you are able to spend
your waiting time enjoying your
surroundings.
Each family member should apply for a
separate C-1 visa, which will enable the
entire family eligible to travel through
the U.S.
Steps
You may petition for the C visas in
person or by mail. Please contact the
INS Branch, U.S. Embassy or U.S.
Consular office that has jurisdiction
over the location of your home.
Documents
To apply for a C Visa, you must supply
the following documents:
- A filled-in visa application
Form OF-156. Separate applications
for each person are required.
- Two recent photographs 1 & 1/2
inches square (37mm x 37mm) of each
applicant, with the entire face
visible. The picture should be taken
before a light background and
without head covering.
- A passport, valid for travel to
the United States for at least six
months longer than your intended
visit.
You must also prove
the following:
- You are entering the U.S. only
to pass through in transit.
- You have enough funds to reach
your proposed destination.
- You have a ticket or other means
to reach your proposed destination.
- You have permission to enter the
country of your final destination,
if necessary.
