Can I transit through the US without a visa?
I have a connecting flight at Newark Airport, and there is only 2 hours of time in between flights. Can I get exemption for C-1 visa as it was my mistake in not looking at flight details and purchased later it was realized after going through itinerary.
Can the airlines make any adjustments in the last minute if we don't have the proper visa?
Best Answer
No, the airline will not transport a non-Visa Waiver Program eligible traveler to the United States without a visa or other appropriate travel document (doing so is a violation of law and will result in a fine for the carrier). If you do not have a C-1 (or B-1/B-2 or potentially other visas, which can also be used for transit), you will not be allowed to board the plane in the first place.
You should contact the airline immediately and ask for an alternative routing. If the airline can't do this, you will need to plan this yourself and you need to get serious about checking visa requirements for potential transit in other countries. This WikiVoyage article may be helpful in avoiding US connections.
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Travelers must apply for and receive ESTA even when transiting in the U.S. to a third country without a visa. You must apply for ESTA in any of the following cases: transit, transfer, or stopover (layover).Can I transit through the United States?
A US Transit Visa is a permit to to enter the US and stay for a layover. Afterward, when your planned flight or ship leaves for your next destination, you will have to leave the US. The US government issues C1 visas for USA for immediate and continuous transit through the country.Do I Need A Transit Visa If My Plane Has A Stop In The US?
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