Visitor/Transit

Transit (C1) Visas

How to Apply

If you wish to transit through the U.S. to your final destination, you must schedule an interview for a C1 visa online at www.us-visaservices.com. Even if you are temporarily in Korea, you must schedule an appointment. Please bring the required documents listed below to your scheduled interview.

Required Documents

• A signed passport valid for at least six months after your date of entry into the U.S.
• A completed and signed Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF DS-156) with photo (See "photo requirements") for each applicant.
• A completed Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-157) for each applicant.
• A receipt from Shinhan Bank for the visa processing fee. The fee may be paid at any of the bank's branches in Korea. There is a branch only a short walk from the Embassy; here is a map. A receipt showing payment of the visa application fee for each applicant, including each child listed in a parent's passport who is also applying for a U.S. visa, is needed.

• Flight itinerary showing travel plans.

• Proof of current employment, such as original bank books which demonstrate economic activity over a period of time, pay receipts, income tax returns and workplace identity card. A letter written by your company attesting to your employment is insufficient.

• If you are not a Korean citizen and/or your usual residence is not Korea, please provide proof of your legal status in Korea or a country outside the U.S.

• A courier receipt from an Embassy-approved courier company within Korea. Courier forms are available at the courier service offices or by contacting either DHL Ilyang (1588-0002; www.ilyanglogis.com) or Hanjin (1588-0011; www.hanjin.co.kr) courier company directly.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please go to USA VISA Information Services at http://www.us-visaservices.com. USA VISA Information Services is available 24 hours a day, and can be accessed from both inside and outside of Korea.

For nonimmigrant visa (NIV) inquiries (excluding E, H, L, O, P, Q visa inquiries), please e-mail us at : seoulniv@state.gov. For E, H, L, O, P, Q visa inquiries, please e-mail us at : seoulgoldteam@state.gov.

The applicant, not the U.S. Government, assumes full responsibility for all documents and materials submitted in connection with any consular or visa matter, and for qualifying for the required visa or travel document in time to meet the applicant's needs.

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Updated February 25, 2008