What is a C-1 Visa?

Every resident citizen in Uruguay that is traveling to another country and needs to go through the United States in transit needs to present their valid visa to the Unites States before boarding any commercial flights.

If said person has a Business/tourist visa (B-1/B-2), it is not necessary to request a transit visa (C-1), because the visa type B-1/B-2 allows you to travel to the United States in Transit.

Required Documentation:

1. A printed itinerary (Note that the possession of a ticket is NOT a guarantee that a visa will be issued.
2. A visa or other documents that demonstrate that the applicant will be allowed into the country of final destination.
3. General Application Documents

Important Notes:

• You are not required to spend the entire time in the transit lounge. However, you must continue your journey within the time specified by law.

• The Consular Officer will only issue a transit visa if he/she is convinced that the traveler is only traveling to the United States in transit to another destination.

• The same laws and restrictions concerning sufficient funds and the need to prove the existence of an overseas residence to which the traveler will be compelled to return to Uruguay, needs to be presented to the consular officer when applying for transit visas as well as for any other non-immigrant visa.