Frequently Asked Questions Concerning the C-1/D Visa
-
Can I use my C-1/D visa for tourism?
Can I use my C-1/D visa for tourism?
-
You are allowed to
leave the transit lounge of the airport to visit friends, family,
tourist sites, etc so long as you do so within the authorized period of
stay granted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security. For longer stays, you must apply for and receive a B-1/B-2 visa.
If you wish, you may apply for a C-1/D visa and a B-1/B-2 visa at the
same time. You must fill out two applications and pay the nonrefundable
visa application fee.
-
You are allowed to
leave the transit lounge of the airport to visit friends, family,
tourist sites, etc so long as you do so within the authorized period of
stay granted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security. For longer stays, you must apply for and receive a B-1/B-2 visa.
If you wish, you may apply for a C-1/D visa and a B-1/B-2 visa at the
same time. You must fill out two applications and pay the nonrefundable
visa application fee.
-
I work for an airline, can I use my C-1/D for an extended layover?
I work for an airline, can I use my C-1/D for an extended layover?
-
No. If you are an airline employee and will be on an extended layover, you must enter the country using a B-1/B-2 visa
An airline employee who needs a B-1/B-2 visa for an extended layover is able to apply for both a C-1/D visa and a B-1/B-2 visa at the same time and only needs to pay one nonrefundable visa application feeIf such an employee applies for the visas at different times, he or she must pay two application fees.
-
-
Can I change my visa status or extend my stay if I enter the United States on a C-1/D visa?
Can I change my visa status or extend my stay if I enter the United States on a C-1/D visa?
- No. Travelers in C-1/D status are not allowed to change their visa status or extend their stay while in the United States.