D-2 — Crewmember (departing on different vessel/aircraft)

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D-2 — Crewmember (departing on different vessel/aircraft)

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

185 USD

Stay Duration

29 days

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

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Living in United States

Cost of Living

Baseline

Avg Salary$51,000

Quality of Life

186/200

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Overview

While often discussed in legal contexts regarding specific landing privileges (e.g., in Guam), the U.S. Department of State generally processes crewmembers under the 'D' visa classification.

The D-2 is a US nonimmigrant crewmember visa for mariners and airline crew who depart the US on a different vessel or aircraft than the one they arrived on. Work is limited to vessel duties.

Stay is capped at 29 days; no PR pathway and no dual intent. Spouses may apply for a B visitor visa but may not work.

This visa is ideal for professional mariners and airline crew who need to sign off one vessel and depart the US aboard another.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

29 days

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a crewmember on a commercial vessel or international airline

Must intend to depart the U.S. on a different vessel or aircraft than the one of arrival within 29 days

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport

Employment documentation

DS-160 confirmation

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Streamlined for specific territorial landing privileges

Worth Knowing

Limited to specific operational contexts
Ineligibility for specific landing privileges

Application Process

Complete Form DS-160

Pay MRV fee

Attend interview

Application Forms

Go to application portal

DS-160

Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

Fill online

Verified Claims (21)

Last verified May 30, 2026

Application Steps	Complete Form DS-160; Pay MRV fee; Attend interview	travel.state.gov
Fee Breakdown	MRV Application Fee: 185 USD	travel.state.gov
Fees	USD 185 (MRV fee)	travel.state.gov
Forms	DS-160	travel.state.gov
Forms · DS-160 · description	Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application	travel.state.gov
Job Offer Required	true	travel.state.gov
Application Portal	https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/	travel.state.gov
Official Info	https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/crewmember-visa.html	travel.state.gov

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Overview

While often discussed in legal contexts regarding specific landing privileges (e.g., in Guam), the U.S. Department of State generally processes crewmembers under the 'D' visa classification.

The D-2 is a US nonimmigrant crewmember visa for mariners and airline crew who depart the US on a different vessel or aircraft than the one they arrived on. Work is limited to vessel duties.

Stay is capped at 29 days; no PR pathway and no dual intent. Spouses may apply for a B visitor visa but may not work.

This visa is ideal for professional mariners and airline crew who need to sign off one vessel and depart the US aboard another.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a crewmember on a commercial vessel or international airline

Must intend to depart the U.S. on a different vessel or aircraft than the one of arrival within 29 days

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport

Employment documentation

DS-160 confirmation