Such visas are helpful to those who are making a break journey in the US. They can utilize the transit visa to move around in case there is a long interim period (until the departure time of the scheduled flight to the final destination arrives) and tour nearby places, visit friends, or do shopping.
Documents required for obtaining transit visa:
- Passport
- One photograph
- DS-156 (Non Immigrant Visa Application Form)
- DS-158 (Supplemental Non Immigrant Visa Application Form)
- Visa Fees
- Valid visa to enter the country of final destination
- Proof of transport ticket of traveling to final destination
- Financial documents in support of complete transit journey
- Evidence of residence abroad where the applicant intend to reach after the stay in the US
- Additional documents can be sought by the Consular officer at the time of interview (for example, a medical letter in case the applicant is HIV positive confirming the state of his health, a letter describing the purpose of the trip, etc.)
Application Procedure:
- Application has to be made in the nearest US embassy or consulate
- Applicant(s) aged between 14-79 need to apply in person
- Applicant(s) aged below 14 and above 80 can apply via mail
- Processing of transit visa application varies from country to country and it is better to plan it well in advance.
However it is notable that if a person is deported by another country by being transited through the US with or without escort, he/she will not be admitted in the US as a transit without visa.
For more information on USA Transit Visa, please refer to www.mapsofworld.com .
