On a C1/D visa, can I transit through Newark airport to Canada on a personal visit?
I am a seafarer from India and have a C1/D US visa. I am now on vacation in India. Can I transit through a US airport on my C1/D visa for a personal visit to a final destination of Canada? I am not joining or leaving any ship, I just want to transit the USA to my final destination, Canada.
Best Answer
Yes, your visa is valid for transit through the United States for a personal trip unless it bears an annotation stating otherwise.
Pictures about "On a C1/D visa, can I transit through Newark airport to Canada on a personal visit?"
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.Can I transit through USA to Canada?
US citizens and lawful permanent residents of the U.S. can transit through Canada without a visa by: air. car. bus.Do I need a US visa for a connecting flight to Canada?
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).Does Newark Airport require transit visa?
Re: Do I need visa when transitting at Newark Airport? Yes you will. US airports do not have international transit zones.Do I Need A Transit Visa If My Plane Has A Stop In The US?
More answers regarding on a C1/D visa, can I transit through Newark airport to Canada on a personal visit?
Answer 2
A C1/D visa is a combo C1 and D visa. C1 Status lets you stay in the US for 29 days on your way to a third country - as such you can use it for your purpose.
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Javon Swaby, Andrea Piacquadio, Andrea Piacquadio, Mister Mister