Applying for a C-1/D Visa
All C-1/D visa applicants are required to:
- Complete the visa application form DS-156.
- Pay a visa application fee;
- Present a passport or other travel document
valid for at least six months
beyond the holder's period of stay in the United States with at
least one blank page - the six-month requirement does not apply to
United Kingdom passports. If the passport is damaged, we recommend that you obtain a new passport before applying for the visa to avoid any delay in the processing of your application;
- Furnish a letter from the employer on letter headed stationary
confirming the applicants employment with the company and period that he
or she will be in the United States.
- Furnish evidence to show that he/she will depart the United States at
the end of the visit and return to a residence abroad.
- Provide one photograph which
meets State Department regulations;
Note: Crewmembers wishes to apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the same time as the C-1/D need only complete one set of visa application forms and pay one fee.
Issuance fees
Nationals of certain countries are required to pay an issuance fee in order for an approved visa to be issued. No fee is charged for the issuance of a C-1/D visa to a British citizen passport holder.
Additional processing requirements and information for the following:
males aged 16 to 45
nationals of North Korea, Cuba, Iran, Libya,
Syria & Sudan
nationals of China, Northern Cyprus, Russia,
Somalia & Vietnam
applicants who have a
criminal conviction,
are HIV positive,
have a medical ineligibility,
have been denied entry into or deported
from the United States
temporary residents of the United Kingdom
What do I do next?
Applicants aged 14 to 79 are required to schedule an appointment for
an interview.
Applicants under the age of 14 and those 80 and over may be eligible to apply for
a visa by mail.
Important Notice: Visa applications are subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past which means that in some instances visa applications are taking longer to process to conclusion than has been customary. You will be advised at the time of the interview if your application requires additional processing.
Reminder: We always recommend that individuals apply for visas well in advance of their proposed date of travel. No assurances regarding the issuance of visas can be given in advance. Therefore, final travel plans or the purchase of non refundable ticket should not be made until a visa has been issued and you are in receipt of the passport.
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Applying for a C-1/D Visa