The Crew Visa is a U.S. visa for people who work aboard international ships or airplanes and who need to travel to the United States as part of their work. The visa is typically used by seafarers, cabin crew, pilots, and other crew serving on international means of transportation.
At Alla Visum you can get help applying for a Crew Visa to the United States. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can start the application online, upload documents, and get support throughout the process.
About Crew Visa to USA
The Crew Visa, also known as the C-1/D visa or the U.S. Crew Visa, is a special U.S. visa for people who work as crew members on international ships or aircraft. The visa is used when the crew needs to travel to, from or via the United States as part of their duties.
The visa is intended for seafarers, cruise crew, pilots, flight attendants, flight technicians and other personnel working on board international transport, among others. In many cases, the visa is issued as a combined C-1/D visa, with the C-1 part being used for transit through the United States and the D part being used for work aboard ships or aircraft.
The validity of the visa varies depending on nationality and decisions made by U.S. authorities. For many applicants, the multiple-entry visa is issued with a long period of validity, but the exact validity period is stated in the visa issued.
You will need the following documents to apply:
- Completed visa application
- Copy of passport information page
- The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the date of entry
- Visa photo
- Letter of Guarantee: Must include your name, occupation, and the period of employment
The United States can change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.
Rules for Crew Visa
The Crew Visa is a U.S. visa for seamen, flight crew, and other crew members who need to travel to the United States as part of their work aboard international ships or aircraft.
Important rules to know:
- The visa is intended for people who work as crew on international ships or aircraft
- The visa is used in connection with work on board and related travel to or via the United States
- The visa is often issued with multiple entries
- The exact period of validity is determined by the US authorities
- The length of stay in the United States is limited to the time required for the service or transit
- The visa is not intended for permanent residence in the United States
- The visa is not intended for study in the United States
- The visa may only be used for the duties of the crew
- The final decision is always made by the U.S. immigration authorities
- An approved visa application does not guarantee entry into the United States
- Extension or change of status is always decided by the US authorities
Are you a Swedish citizen?
Swedish citizens may also need a Crew Visa if they work on board ships or planes that operate in the United States. The visa is normally required regardless of whether you would otherwise be eligible to travel to the United States with ESTA. If you work as a seaman, cabin crew, pilot or other crew member, Alla Visum will help you determine which visa requirements apply to your particular service.
Visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm
Crew Visa applications require a personal interview at the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm. As part of our service, Alla Visum will help you through the entire process – from filling out the visa application and collecting the right documents to paying the visa fee and booking the interview time at the embassy.
Prior to the interview, we will review your documents, check that all the information is correct and help you prepare the documents that prove your employment and service as a crew member.
After the interview, the U.S. Embassy will make the final decision on whether or not to grant the visa.
Embassy of Sweden in United States
The embassy of Sweden in the United States is located in Washington, D.C. and offers visa and passport processing as a document to citizens who are located in the country. The embassy can help in case of passport loss, emergencies and other consular matters, among other things. However, if you have questions about U.S. visas, entry permits, or immigration rules, the decisions are made by the U.S. authorities. For assistance with the Crew Visa application to the United States, document requirements, or the visa process, please contact All Visas. Our visa specialists will help you choose the right visa category and guide you through the entire application process.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
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FAQ Crew show to USA
The Crew Visa is a U.S. visa for people who work as crew on international ships or airplanes and who need to travel to, from, or through the United States as part of their work.
The visa is intended for seafarers, cruise crew, pilots, flight attendants, flight technicians and other personnel working on board international transport, among others.
The validity period varies depending on nationality and decisions made by U.S. authorities. Many Crew Visas are issued with multiple entries and long validity periods.
The length of stay is determined by the U.S. authorities upon entry and is normally limited to the time required for the service or transit.
In addition to a valid passport, visa application and photo, you normally need documents that prove your employment as a crew member, such as an employer's certificate or a seafarer's book.
The price starts from 5 000 per application and varies depending on the level of service (Standard, Express or Premium) as well as any additional services. You will see the final price on our website before completing your order.
The processing time depends on the current workload of the U.S. Embassy and available visa interview times. After the interview has been conducted, the processing normally takes about 2 weeks, but in some cases it may take longer. We prioritize premium and express applications to help you get started with the process as quickly as possible.
You can submit your application as soon as you have gathered all the necessary documents. We will check when it is time to submit the application to the embassy based on your planned travel date. The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications.
At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire application process. We review your documents, help you complete the application correctly, and ensure that all documents meet the embassy's requirements before submitting the application. If the embassy or the authorities request additional documents, we will contact you and help you produce the right documents. We also follow up on your application and keep in touch with the embassy during the processing. Our goal is to make the process as simple and smooth as possible, while reducing the risk of delays and unnecessary rejections.
Yes, most Crew Visa applicants must complete an in-person interview at the United States Embassy before the visa can be issued.
The Crew Visa is primarily intended for work as a crew member and related travel. If the purpose of the trip is tourism, a different visa or entry permit may be more appropriate.
The Crew Visa is intended for temporary work-related travel as a crew member. If you need to stay longer in the United States, a different visa category may be needed depending on the purpose of your stay.
The Crew Visa is only intended for work as a crew member on international ships or aircraft. For other types of work in the United States, a different work visa is normally required.
The Crew Visa is not intended for study. If you plan to study in the United States, you will normally need a student visa.
If the purpose of the trip is business meetings, conferences, or other business activities, a Business Visa B-1 may be more appropriate than a Crew Visa.
If the purpose of the trip is primarily to visit family or friends, you should normally apply for a tourist visa or other suitable entry permit instead of the Crew Visa.
The possibility of extending your stay depends on your situation and is always decided by the US authorities. The Crew Visa is normally intended for temporary work-related stays and is not designed for extended stays in the United States.
In most cases, you will need a U.S. Crew Visa (usually a C-1/D visa). The D visa is used for work as a crew member aboard ships or aircraft, while the C-1 portion is used when you need to travel through the United States to connect to your vessel. If you are flying to the United States and then boarding a cruise ship or other ship as a crew member, a C-1/D visa is normally the most common visa type.
Normally no. If the purpose of the trip is to join a ship or serve as a crew member, a Crew Visa (C-1/D) is usually required instead of ESTA. U.S. authorities may deny entry if you arrive with the wrong visa category.
In addition to passports and visas, you will normally need documents proving your employment, such as an employment contract, seafaring book, crew certificate, employer certificate or a letter from the shipping company confirming when and where you will board the ship.
Yes, in most cases, cruise ship personnel traveling to the United States or boarding a ship in a U.S. port will need a valid Crew Visa (C-1/D).
The Crew Visa is primarily intended for work-related travel as a crew member. If you plan to stay in the United States for tourism before or after service, additional visas or permits may be needed depending on your situation. Please contact Alla Visum for an individual assessment.
Yes, if you are going to serve as a crew member on a ship departing from the United States, a Crew Visa is normally required even if you are only staying in the United States for a short period of time before boarding.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
Crew visa
Valid for
5 years
Number of entries
Multiple entries
Max stay
29 days
Requirements for Crew show to USA
- A valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- A completed visa application