work/investment
Crew-Member (C1/D visas)
How to Apply
First time applicants for individual crew member/transit (C1/D) visas, excluding Korea-based aircrew, must schedule an appointment for an interview through Visa Information Web Services at www.us-visaservices.com.
Please bring the following with you to your interview:
-
A passport valid for travel to the United States with any plastic/leather cases removed.
(Note: A passport with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States is required for certain countries, unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions. Korean and certain other country passports are exempt from this requirement.)
-
A completed and signed Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-156) with photo (See "photo requirements" for the DS-156).
-
Form DS-157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application, is required to be submitted with Form DS-156 by all male nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants between the age of 16 and 45, regardless of nationality or place of application.
-
A receipt from Shinhan Bank for the visa application fee for each applicant. The fee may be paid at any of the bank's branches in Korea. (Please note: If you are applying for a C1/D visa and B1/B2 visa at the same time, you only need to pay one visa processing fee) There is a branch only a short walk from the Embassy; more
-
Any old passports showing travel history or contain a previously issued U.S. visa.
-
Contract/appointment letter from your employer.
-
A courier receipt from an Embassy-approved courier company within Korea. Courier forms are available through the Ilyang (1588-0002; www.ilyanglogis.com) or Hanjin (1588-0011; www.hanjin.co.kr) courier companies.
A passport valid for travel to the United States with any plastic/leather cases removed.
(Note: A passport with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States is required for certain countries, unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions. Korean and certain other country passports are exempt from this requirement.)
(Note: A passport with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States is required for certain countries, unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions. Korean and certain other country passports are exempt from this requirement.)
A completed and signed Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-156) with photo (See "photo requirements" for the DS-156).
Form DS-157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application, is required to be submitted with Form DS-156 by all male nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants between the age of 16 and 45, regardless of nationality or place of application.
A receipt from Shinhan Bank for the visa application fee for each applicant. The fee may be paid at any of the bank's branches in Korea. (Please note: If you are applying for a C1/D visa and B1/B2 visa at the same time, you only need to pay one visa processing fee) There is a branch only a short walk from the Embassy; more
Any old passports showing travel history or contain a previously issued U.S. visa.
Contract/appointment letter from your employer.
A courier receipt from an Embassy-approved courier company within Korea. Courier forms are available through the Ilyang (1588-0002; www.ilyanglogis.com) or Hanjin (1588-0011; www.hanjin.co.kr) courier companies.
Note: The consular officer may request additional information if needed.
Updated: October 21, 2009