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United States USA Transit Visa (C)

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

  • ProcessingDepends on interview-appointment availability at the US Embassy or Consulate
  • Visa categoryUSA Transit Visa (C)
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United States USA Transit Visa (C) — overview

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.

7 items

Documents you need

  • 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.

5 steps

How the process works

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

  1. Step 1

    Free eligibility review

    We confirm whether a C transit visa fits your itinerary and build the checklist.

  2. Step 2

    Complete the DS-160 & pay the visa fee

    The online DS-160 is completed accurately and the visa application fee is paid.

  3. Step 3

    Schedule the VAC & interview

    Biometrics and interview appointments are booked at the Visa Application Centre and the US Embassy or Consulate.

  4. Step 4

    Attend the interview

    You attend the consular interview, prepared to show genuine transit.

  5. Step 5

    Decision & passport return

    If approved, the passport with the visa is returned to your chosen pickup location.

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Costs & fees

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Q.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.
Q.What must I show?
A confirmed onward journey showing continuous transit, and the right to enter your final destination country.
Q.Is there still an interview?
Yes — the transit visa follows the standard nonimmigrant process, including the DS-160 and a consular interview.

Why it matters

Going it alone vs filing with us

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.
  • 1,200+ approvals, handled by one licensed consultant end to end.

Refused before?

A refusal isn't the end

Refused applicants often win the second time — once the real reason is fixed. 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.
  • Rebuild a stronger application — same fixed fee, refusal or first try.
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Ready to start your USA Transit Visa (C)?

A visa file is won or lost on the small things — a mismatched date, a thin financial trail, a document formatted wrong. We go deep into your profile, build every document properly, and give you an honest verdict before you commit. If your case isn't ready, we'll tell you — and tell you exactly how to fix it.

  • Free, honest assessment

    We read your full profile and tell you straight whether your case is ready — before you pay anything.

  • Your file, built right

    Every document prepared, apostilled, translated and stress-tested the way the embassy expects.

  • One consultant, end to end

    The same person handles your case from the first call to the visa decision — no hand-offs.

  • We handle the process

    VFS appointment, biometrics, submission and follow-up — we manage the moving parts for you.

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