Do I need a visa if I am just passing through during travel?
Sometimes it is necessary for a person to pass through the United States in the course of travel. This could be a layover during a journey to a different destination or pass through the States as a member of a crew working on air or sea vessels. Here is a quick rundown of the different types of transit and crewman visas:
● C-1 visas are for general transit, which passes through U.S. territory. It is unnecessary to obtain a C-1 visa if travelers are from a country on the waiver list.
● C-2 This visa is for invitees and attendees to the United Nations area in New York City.
● C-3 This visa is available for foreign people visiting the United States on official government business. Their families and essential staff may receive these visas as well.
● D-1 visas are for crewmembers of an aircraft or sea vessel for up to 29 days.
● D-2 This visa applies to the crewman on a fishing boat permanently docked in U.S. territory and is only available to boats temporarily visiting Guam. It lasts for up to 6 months.
A note about transit without a visa (TWOV)
Some foreign people are allowed transit through the U.S. without a visa. These countries are those included on the visa waiver program list discussed in chapter 2.
N Visa
The N visa category applies only to a parent or unmarried child under age 21 of a foreign officer or employee of a country that is recognized by the U.S. as a member of an international organization under the International Organizations and Immunities Act. NATO members are eligible for N visas.
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