C1/D Crew Visa
C1/D is a combined visa category for crew members — such as pilots, captains, flight attendants, and ship personnel — entering the United States on operational duty aboard commercial vessels and aircraft. It is typically issued for 5 or 10 years, though each entry allows a maximum stay of 29 days in the US.
Who It's For
Pilots, captains, flight attendants, and crew members working for commercial airlines and shipping companies.
Bonus Opportunity
An extra opportunity for eligible profiles: alongside your C1/D application, you may also apply for a B1/B2 tourist and business visa in the same process. Your advisor will assess whether your profile is suited to this option.
- Visa application fee (MRV): $185 USD (Source: travel.state.gov)
- Once the consulate confirms approval at your interview, your visa is typically printed within 3 business days.
- Your passport, with the visa affixed, reaches you in an average of 10 days.
- In cases requiring further review, such as Administrative Processing, this can extend to a few weeks.
- Appointment availability changes frequently depending on the season; we recommend contacting us for the current appointment situation.
Our Process
Eligibility Assessment
We assess your profile based on your crew position and the documents from your employer or shipping/airline company, and identify what to focus on before you apply.
DS-160 & Document Preparation
You prepare C1/D-specific documents, such as your employer letter and assignment documentation, alongside your DS-160 form with your advisor.
Interview Preparation & Follow-Up
You go into your interview prepared on points such as the combined visa's validity period and the 29-day per-entry stay limit, and we track the process together with you afterward.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Vizeyon's support cover during the C1/D crew visa process?
- From your profile assessment to preparing your employer/assignment documents and DS-160 form, interview preparation, and appointment tracking, you work with a dedicated advisor throughout.
- How long does the C1/D application process take?
- Timing depends largely on interview appointment availability, which varies by city and consulate. The document preparation and DS-160 steps you complete with your advisor move quickly.
- How many years is the C1/D visa valid, and how long can I stay per entry?
- C1/D is typically issued for 5 or 10 years, though validity is at the consulate's discretion; regardless of the visa's validity period, each entry allows a maximum stay of 29 days in the US.
- What happens if my application is refused?
- The purpose of our assessment step is to help present a profile consistent with your crew position before you apply. If a refusal does happen, we review your file together before you reapply — the final decision always rests with the US Embassy or Consulate.
Learn More
Read our "C1/D Crew Visa: Complete Guide" guide