Do I need a visa to Transit US? [duplicate]
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I am an Indian travelling from India to Cayman Islands via Dubai and US. I have a valid Cayman islands work permit. I have a layover in Newyork / Miami for around 5 hrs maximum. Should I need a transit visa to transit US or if I have a dubai visa, is it enough to transit US and reach Cayman islands?
if so what is the best alternative option to reach cayman islands without taking a US visa?
Best Answer
To transit US you will need a Visa see a question that covers that topic:
If you're looking for alternatives you may be hard pressed to find them but you could try changing your itinerary to:
Dubai -> Moscow -> Havana -> Grand Cayman
This avoids the US and to the best of the information I have available will not require you to obtain transit visas at your transit points.
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Do I need a transit visa for a connecting flight in USA?
ESTA is required in all cases of entering the U.S. 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).What documents do I need to transit through USA?
Gather Required Documentation- Passport valid for travel to the United States - Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements). ...
- Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page.
Can I travel through USA without visa?
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP), administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in consultation with the State Department, permits citizens of 40 countries to travel to the United States for business or tourism for stays of up to 90 days without a visa.Do I need a transit visa?
You will need a Transit Visa for Seafarers if you are the national of a third world country to which the visa requirement applies, and you intend to: Join a vessel that is (or will be) in a Schengen port. Transfer from one vessel to another vessel that is (or will be) docked in a Schengen port.Do I Need A Transit Visa If My Plane Has A Stop In The US?
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Answer 2
There is no such thing as transiting, as it is known in other localities and related to VISA's, within the US. You must go through US Customs and Border Protection, or its representatives, any time you deplane in the US. So, if you stick with your flight plan, to include the layovers in NYC/Miami, yes, you would need a VISA. (India is not currently in the VISA Waiver Program, so that is also not an option.)
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