Does a Turk need a transit visa for USA when laying over in New York en route to Canada? [duplicate]

I am citizen of Turkey with a Tourist visa for Canada. My flight is from İstanbul through New York then Toronto.

Do I need a US visa for my transit journey?

By the way, we are not ESTA member.

Best Answer

Yes, you need a visa. The United States does not recognize the idea of visa-free transit, you will have to go through Immigration and then go out again.

http://canberra.usembassy.gov/transit-visa.html

The US has a C-1 Transit Visa that's supposed to be used for cases like yours, but this is apparently just as is difficult, time-consuming and expensive to get as a regular visa.

Is there any way you can change your flight not to go through the US? There are plenty of direct flights from Canada to Europe.

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Do US citizens need a visa to transit through Turkey?

Do I need to get transit visa? Answer: If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa. Otherwise, you have to make visa application to the nearest Turkish Representation.

Do I need a transit visa when going to Canada via the USA I have a student visa for Canada?

You need an eTA to transit through Canada by air if you're from an eTA-required country. You don't need an eTA if you're transiting through Canada and you enter by train, bus, boat or cruise ship. You do need to bring the right travel documents.

Do I need a visa for USA if in transit?

In general, travelers in transit through the United States require valid C-1 visas.

Does Turkish Airlines require transit visa?

If you are planning to use Turkey as a transit to reach your destination country, and you have to pass through the immigration or stay in Turkey overnight, then you may need a visa. All those who need a visa to enter Turkey for tourism and the other purposes of entry need a visa for transit purposes as well.

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