Last updated 2026-05-04
Transit visa to United States of America
Travel purpose:
Business
, transit
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
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
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 1 day to 10 years
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
$0 – $185
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Transit visa
Eligible individuals
Passenger, traveler
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 5 years
Duration of stay:
29 days
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-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:
multiple-entry
single-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:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge