When do I need a US transit visa?

When you are travelling in immediate and continuous transit through the United States to another country. If you also plan to visit the US, a B-1/B-2 visa is the route instead.

A confirmed onward journey showing continuous transit, and the right to enter your final destination country.

Is there still an interview?

Yes — the transit visa follows the standard nonimmigrant process, including the DS-160 and a consular interview.

United States visa guide

United States USA Transit Visa (C)

The C transit visa — for travelling in immediate and continuous transit through the United States to another country.

Processing: Depends on interview-appointment availability at the US Embassy or Consulate
Support: Your own consultant

United States USA Transit Visa (C) — overview

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The USA Transit Visa (visa category C) is for travellers in immediate and continuous transit through the United States en route to another country.

The application is the standard nonimmigrant process — the online DS-160, the visa fee, a biometrics appointment and a consular interview. The case turns on showing genuine transit: a confirmed onward journey and the right to enter your final destination.

Lifeset Overseas confirms whether a transit visa applies to your itinerary and prepares the file so the connection through the United States is straightforward.

Documents you need

7 items

Valid passport
A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the transit.
DS-160 confirmation page
The completed DS-160 confirmation page with its barcode.
Visa fee receipt
Proof of payment of the visa application (MRV) fee.
Appointment confirmations
Confirmation of the Visa Application Centre and consular interview appointments.
Confirmed onward journey
Flight bookings showing immediate and continuous transit through the United States.
Destination-country entry document
A visa or entry document for your final destination country, where one is required.
Proof of funds
Evidence you can support yourself during the transit.

How the process works

5 steps

Typical processing: Depends on interview-appointment availability at the US Embassy or Consulate — apply well ahead of travel.

Step 1
Free eligibility review
We confirm whether a C transit visa fits your itinerary and build the checklist.
Step 2
Complete the DS-160 & pay the visa fee
The online DS-160 is completed accurately and the visa application fee is paid.
Step 3
Schedule the VAC & interview
Biometrics and interview appointments are booked at the Visa Application Centre and the US Embassy or Consulate.
Step 4
Attend the interview
You attend the consular interview, prepared to show genuine transit.
Step 5
Decision & passport return
If approved, the passport with the visa is returned to your chosen pickup location.

Costs & fees

Transparent

Item

Amount

Visa application (MRV) fee

Non-refundable. Payable in INR.

USD 185

Document delivery

Passport pickup at the chosen location.

Standard / premium

Government and third-party fees change often — we confirm the exact current amounts for your case before you pay anything.

Frequently asked questions

3 answers

When you are travelling in immediate and continuous transit through the United States to another country. If you also plan to visit the US, a B-1/B-2 visa is the route instead.
A confirmed onward journey showing continuous transit, and the right to enter your final destination country.
Yes — the transit visa follows the standard nonimmigrant process, including the DS-160 and a consular interview.

Going it alone vs filing with us

Why it matters

On your own

Guessing the document list — one missing or wrongly formatted paper triggers a refusal.
Generic cover letters copied from the internet that officers recognise and flag.
No read on peak rejection windows or what this visa post is strict about.
Government and VFS fees are non-refundable — money lost if you are refused.
A refusal stamp follows you and weakens every future visa application.

With Lifeset Overseas

An honest case assessment before you spend a rupee on government fees.
A file built to the embassy's exact checklist and in the exact order.
Weak finances, ties or purpose identified and fixed before submission.
Previously refused? We can rescue and rebuild the file.
Every case handled by one consultant, end to end.

A refusal isn't the end

Refused before?

A refusal is not a permanent bar — but it only improves if the actual reason is found and answered, and nobody can tell you a second application will succeed. If a United States visa has been refused, we:

Read the actual refusal letter and pinpoint the real gaps.
Advise whether to pull the officer's notes (CAIPS / GCMS) for the true reason.
Identify which part was weak — funds, employment, purpose or ties.
Tell you honestly whether to reapply now or strengthen the file first.

Visa refused? Our consultancy fee is refunded under the Refund Policy. Embassy and VFS fees are never ours to refund. Read the refund policy

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