Depending on your nationality and destination country, you may need to have a transit visa to make a connection in a foreign airport or cross through a foreign country. Airport transfers are pre-arranged transportation for travelers between an airport and their final destination, whether it be a hotel, cruise port, or another local point of interest.
A transfer is the movement of assets, funds, or ownership rights from one place to another. A transfer is also used to describe the process by which ownership of funds or assets are reassigned to a new owner. Round trip transfer means that the book trip includes everything needed to transfer, however many times, to complete the trip, including the return trip.
Shuttle services provide passengers with transportation to local hotels and off-site parking facilities. Private transportation is available in the form of limousines, vans and taxis. Public transportation such as municipal buses and subways may have stations at an airport.
Gov Travel. Passports International Travel U. Stay Connected. Law Enforcement. Y Z All. A foreign citizen traveling to another country who will have a brief layover in the United States when the only reason for entering the United States is to transit.
A passenger embarking from a foreign port on a cruise ship or other vessel which is proceeding to another country, other than the United States, but during the course of the journey, the vessel makes port in the United States with no intention of landing in the United States.
A crewmember traveling to the United States as a passenger to join a ship or aircraft you will work on, providing services for operation. Learn more about Crewmember visas. A foreign citizen proceeding in immediate and continuous transit through the United States to or from the United Nations Headquarters District, under provisions of the Headquarters agreement with the United Nations, requires a diplomatic transit C-2 visa. A foreign citizen whose layover in the United States is for a primary purpose other than to transit, for example to visit friends or sightsee, requires a visitor B visa.
A coasting officer seeking to enter the United States generally requires a visitor B visa. Coasting officers are employed temporarily when an officer of a foreign ship is granted home leave while the vessel is in U. The coasting officer may then repeat the process with another vessel of the same foreign line. A crewmember on a private yacht sailing out of a foreign port which will be cruising in U.
An officer or employee of a designated international organization assigned to the United States may pass in immediate and continuous transit through the United States on an International Organization G-4 visa. How to Apply You must take several steps to apply for a visa. Schedule an Interview While interviews are generally not required for applicants of certain ages outlined below, consular officers have the discretion to require an interview of any applicant, regardless of age.
If you are age: Then an interview is: 13 and younger Generally not required Required some exceptions for renewals 80 and older Generally not required You must schedule an appointment for your visa interview, generally, at the U. Appointment Wait Time.
Select a U. Embassy or Consulate: Where will you apply? See details on appointment availability and processing times. Prepare for Your Interview Fees - Pay the non-refundable visa application fee , if you are required to pay it before your interview. Application Fee.
Select your nationality to see Issuance Fee. All Fees. Gather Required Documentation Gather and prepare the following required documents before your visa interview: Passport valid for travel to the United States - Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States unless exempt by country-specific agreements.
If more than one person is included in your passport, each person who needs a visa must submit a separate application. Australia allows citizens of certain countries, including the United States, to transit without a visa if they remain in the airport and depart within 8 hours.
Make sure that your plans are confirmed before choosing to transit without a visa. Some nations give stiff penalties to those who do not obtain a needed visa. Lisa Fritscher is a freelance writer specializing in disabled adventure travel.
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