Last updated 28 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Transit visas to USA
Travel purpose:
Business
, transit
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Transit visas — what you need to know
Allows foreign nationals to travel through the U.S. to another destination country without entering the U.S. for any other purpose.
Visa validity period
from 1 day to 10 years
Fees
$0 – $185
Which transit visas is best suited for you?
Transit visa
Eligible individuals
Passenger, traveler
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
29 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
Combined transit and crewmember visa
Eligible individuals
Crew member of international airlines or vessels
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 10 years
Duration of stay:
29 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$185
Visa for transit to United Nations
Eligible individuals
Geographically restricted nonimmigrants on Official Business
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
29 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge