Government
officials traveling through the U.S. to
a foreign destination may apply for the
C-3 Visa. This visa will enable you to
leave the airport and enjoy your
surroundings. Your family members and
personal employees may also apply for
the C-3 Visa.
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.
