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C1/D visa

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US Tourist visa B2
US Visitor visa B2
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US Seafarer Visa (C1/D)

If you have an employment contract with a cruise company and are planning to join a voyage that requires a U.S. visa, then you will need a US Seafarer Visa (C1/D).

But why not a tourist visa? A B2 Tourist Visa, as well as a B1 Business Visa, does not give you the legal right to work in the United States. With a B1/B2 visa, you may travel on a cruise only as a passenger.

Documents Required for a US Seafarer Visa

What documents are required for a US Seafarer Visa?

  1. Visa photo (in electronic format for upload to the DS-160 online visa application form).
  2. Employment contract or job offer letter.
  3. Original or copy of the Seaman’s Book.
  4. Bank statement or bank reference letter.
  5. Property ownership documents (if available).
  6. Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, and/or children’s birth certificates (if available).

The official website of the US Embassy provides general information regarding the recommended list of documents that applicants should bring to their visa interview. Interviews with a Consular Officer are usually very brief and often last only 5–10 minutes. During this short period, the officer asks questions that help determine whether a visa should be issued. It is important to note that the applicant’s case is normally reviewed and assessed before the interview takes place.

As a result, a Consular Officer does not always request supporting documents during the interview. However, in cases where additional clarification is required, the officer may ask to see documents such as an employment letter, bank statements, invitation letter, or other supporting evidence.

For this reason, we not only prepare our clients for the visa interview but also help them compile a complete package of supporting documents to maximize their chances of obtaining a US visa.

For a basic consultation regarding the application procedure, processing times, costs, and a free assessment of your circumstances, please contact us by phone:
(063) 59-58-501
Cost of application services and consular fee for a U.S. C1D Visa
Consular fee
U.S. C1D Visa Valid for 10 Years
185 ＄
Cost of Prosto Visa agency services
"Turnkey" service package“
230 €

Detailed information about each service package can be found on the Services and Prices page.

US Seafarer Visa Processing Times

At present, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv does not provide consular services for tourist and visitor visa applications. Therefore, visa interviews for Ukrainian citizens who reside in Ukraine at the time of application are generally available only in Poland (Warsaw or Kraków). Alternatively, applicants may attend their interview in the country where they currently reside and hold a valid residence permit, temporary protection status, visa, or another form of legal residence.

However, if you are applying for a US Business Visa or a US Seafarer Visa (C1/D) and have an official invitation or employment-related documents, it may be possible in certain cases to attend the interview at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv upon prior request.

Available interview dates become visible only after payment of the consular fee. On average, the waiting time for an interview appointment ranges from 2 weeks to 1–1.5 months.

A visa decision is usually announced immediately after the interview. If your visa is approved, your passport will be retained for visa issuance and typically returned within 1 to 5 business days.

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