United States•North America1-90 days
185 USD
29 days
Yes
Required
Not Specified
No
Not Required
Combined visa for crew members of vessels or aircraft transiting through the U.S. or serving on ships/planes.
The C-1/D Combined Transit/Crew visa is a US non-immigrant visa that serves dual purposes: the C-1 component permits foreign nationals to transit the US to join a vessel or aircraft, while the D component authorizes them to serve as crewmembers on commercial sea vessels or international airlines calling at US ports.
Holders are admitted for up to 29 days and must depart on their vessel or aircraft; the visa carries no PR pathway and dual intent is not permitted. No dependent or spouse work rights attach. Applicants apply via Form DS-160 and an employer letter at a US consulate — no formal petition is required.
This visa is ideal for pilots, flight attendants, ship officers, deckhands, and cruise ship staff who enter or transit the US to join and operate commercial vessels or aircraft.
| Initial grant | 29 days |
| Extension increments | 29 days |
Applicant must be a crew member serving on board a commercial sea vessel or international airline.
Applicant must intend to transit through the U.S. or join a vessel/aircraft to perform duties.
Applicant must depart on the same or another vessel/aircraft within 29 days.
Must have a valid passport and provide evidence of intent to depart.
Must not intend to abandon foreign residence.
Job Offer
Required
Education
none or higher
Valid passport
DS-160 confirmation page
Visa application fee payment receipt
Photo (uploaded with DS-160)
Evidence of intent to depart the U.S.
Evidence of employment or transit purpose (e.g., letter from employer/agent)
| DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Complete the online DS-160 visa application form.; Pay the nonimmigrant visa application processing … | travel.state.gov |
| Blockers | — | travel.state.gov |
| Can Convert To | — | travel.state.gov |
| Categories | transit | travel.state.gov |
| Code | us-c-1-d | travel.state.gov |
| Criminal Policy | Applicants must declare all arrests and convictions worldwide; certain offenses (e.g., drug traffick… | travel.state.gov |
| Dual Intent | false | travel.state.gov |
| Fee Breakdown | Nonimmigrant visa application processing fee: 185 USD | travel.state.gov |
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