C1/D Crew Member Visa to the USA — turnkey service with Visa Agency

Working on a vessel, cruise ship, or in aviation and need a visa to enter the USA? We understand the specifics of your profession — helping seafarers, flight attendants, pilots, and aircraft captains build a strong case and get their visa approved from the first attempt.

98%

Of clients receive their visa on the first attempt

from 5 days

Until your case is ready

since 2018

Extensive experience with crew member visas

WHAT DOCUMENTS
ARE NEEDED FOR THE VISA

A complete list for your situation — nothing extra, nothing missed

REQUIRED

Main documents

Passport valid for at least 6 months
Proof of legal stay in Poland (visa, residence card, PESEL UKR)
Completed DS-160 form with confirmation and barcode
5×5 cm photo meeting US Embassy requirements
Proof of MRV fee payment ($185)
Contract with a shipping company or employer letter
Documents confirming your position on a vessel, aircraft, etc. — for example Seaman’s Book

BY STATUS

Additional documents

Aircraft crew member:
Contract with the airline
Letter from the airline confirming your position and flight routes through the USA
Crew ID
Pilot license — for pilots and aircraft captains
Certificates confirming qualifications
Hired crew member:
Employment contract with the shipping company
Employer letter confirming position and routes
Seaman’s Book
Proof that the vessel route includes US ports
Ship officer:
Officer diploma
STCW certificates
Contract and company letter
Cruise ship employee:
Contract with the cruise company
Company letter confirming position and cruise routes

STRENGTHEN YOUR CASE

Additional supporting documents

Previous C1/D or US tourist visas
Work history in similar companies
Certificates and diplomas confirming qualifications
Previous visas to the UK, Canada, and EU countries
Documents confirming ties to Poland or Europe
Housing rental agreement in Poland
Bank statement for the last 3–6 months
Pilot, seafarer, or flight attendant license/certificate
History of routes through the USA confirming work-related travel
Airline documents confirming regular flights to the USA
Family documents in Europe

STEP 1

Consultation

We analyze your situation: employment type, company type, vessel or flight routes. We determine the best application strategy and honestly assess your chances — before any payment.

STEP 2

Preparing employer documents

We help properly prepare the company letter including your position, routes, and confirmation that destinations include the USA. This is the key document for a C1/D visa whether you work on a vessel, cruise ship, or in aviation.

STEP 3

Completing the DS-160 form

We complete the DS-160 form on the official US Embassy website. For a C1/D visa, it is important to correctly specify the purpose of entry and the nature of your work. After completion, you receive a confirmation with a barcode.

STEP 4

MRV fee payment

The $185 MRV fee is paid online through the official embassy system. It is non-refundable even in case of refusal. We help complete the payment correctly.

STEP 5

Interview appointment

We schedule your interview at the US Embassy in Warsaw or the Consulate in Kraków. Waiting times range from several days to several weeks.

STEP 6

Preparing the full document package

We prepare the full package: company contract, Seaman’s Book, certificates, financial documents, and everything else relevant to your situation. Every document is checked for compliance with embassy requirements.

STEP 7

Two interview preparation sessions

We conduct two preparation sessions using our unique methodology. You will know all likely consul questions in advance and understand exactly how to answer — no improvisation during the interview.

STEP 8

Receiving the decision

The decision is announced immediately during the interview. If approved, your passport with the visa is delivered by courier within 5–10 business days.

Number of applicants

Service cost

1 person

from 500 EUR

2 people

from 900 EUR

3 people

from 1200 EUR

4 people

from 1600 EUR

5 people

from 2000 EUR

Fee

Cost

MRV Consular Fee

$185

Processing and issuance timelines:

Case preparation with us: from 5 to 10 days
Waiting time for interview date: from 1 to 3 weeks
Visa decision: announced immediately during the interview
Receiving passport after approval: 3–5 business days by courier

Validity period and entry rules:

Validity period: from 1 to 10 years depending on the consul’s decision
When applying for a C1/D visa, you may also request a B1/B2 tourist visa at the same time — allowing entry to the USA for both work and personal purposes using one document
Entries: multiple-entry visa
Entry is allowed only as part of a crew or for transit purposes
The C1/D visa does not grant the right to tourist stay in the USA

US Embassy in Warsaw

Address: Al. Ujazdowskie 29/31, 00-540 Warszawa.

Hours: Mon–Fri, 08:00 – 16:30.

Phone: +48 22 504 2000.

US Consulate in Kraków

Address: ul. Stolarska 9, 31-043 Kraków.

Hours: Mon–Fri, 08:00 – 16:30.

YOUR
VISA

The result you came for — an approved visa in your hands.

OUR
WORK

Full support: from filling out the application to receiving your passport.

These are not promises —
these are our clients’ visas!

Polina Bibikova, Warsaw: I postponed it twice — thought I would be denied. The guys found weak spots and fixed them. Visa is in my passport!

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YOUR VISA
IS COMING SOON!

All the bureaucracy is on us — you just attend the interview.
Honest assessment of chances before starting work — no empty promises.
A to Z support — from the first consultation to the stamp in the passport.

GET A FREE
CONSULTATION

We will call you back in 15 minutes — assess your chances and tell you exactly what you need.

By submitting the form, you agree to the processing
of personal data.

STEP 1

We’ll review your
situation

Seafarer, ship officer, or cruise ship employee — each case has its own specifics. We analyze your situation and immediately explain what exactly you need.

STEP 2

We’ll prepare the company
documents

A letter from the shipping company is the key document for a C1/D visa. We help prepare it correctly so the consul clearly sees the work-related purpose of your trip.

STEP 3

We’ll complete DS-160
without mistakes

For a C1/D visa it is important to correctly specify the purpose of entry and the nature of your work. We handle everything ourselves and double-check every detail.

STEP 4

We’ll schedule your
interview

Searching for an embassy appointment slot on your own can be a real challenge. We take care of it for you.

MAIN

Full support from A to Z —
we stay with you at every step

Question at 10 PM? We reply. The consul requested additional documents? We are already preparing them. You are never left alone with the system.

PERSONAL

Two interview
preparation sessions

You will know the consul’s questions in advance and understand exactly how to answer them. No improvisation — only confidence and clear answers.

GUARANTEE

We work until
you get the result

If you receive a refusal, we analyze the reason, fix the issue, and reapply free of charge.

NOT AN AGENCY —
A TEAM THAT
DELIVERS RESULTS

Physical office, official contract, and a personal
manager for every case

Office in Warsaw — you can visit in person
We work officially, under a service contract
We process visas for 10+ countries — we know the requirements for each
A personal manager handles your case until the stamp

Our clients get their
visa on the first try

WHAT YOU GET WITH US
— AND WHAT YOU LOSE WITHOUT US

C VISA AGENCY

We provide a ready-made plan — no googling or doubts
We double-check the application — no errors, no refusals
We know how to present finances so you are trusted
We find a slot in days, not months
We book a hotel without payment — your money stays with you
In case of refusal — free resubmission and a new strategy
We guide you to the stamp. 98% get their visa on the first try

ON YOUR OWN WITHOUT US

You read forums for hours — and aren't sure it's right
Mistake in the application → refusal → black mark in the embassy
You don't know how to present finances to be trusted
You search for a slot yourself — and wait 2–4 months
Tickets and hotel are paid. No visa. Money is frozen
You got a refusal — and don't know what to do next
Time, nerves, and money — all on you. No guarantees

RESULTS WE ARE PROUD OF

Olha Zats 22.01.2026

I am very grateful to the agency for their help, guidance, and support in obtaining a US visa. Highly recommended!

Aleksandra 22.01.2026

Good afternoon)) Approved))

Victoria 22.01.2026

Hello! Received my passport with the visa, thank you for your help with the application.

Polina 22.01.2026

Hello, I was granted a 10-year visa

Victor 22.01.2026

Had the interview. Everything seems ok. They kept the passports!)

Larysa 22.01.2026

Everything went well. Thank you for the help!

Natalia 22.01.2026

I am grateful to Visa Agency for their help in obtaining a US visa. Everything was explained clearly, they prepared me for the interview, and I received a 10-year visa! I will definitely return for other visas; Japan will probably be next.

Nataliia 22.01.2026

Thank you). Everything is fine. Got it).

Anastasiia 22.01.2026

Thank you very much for your help

Jasur 22.01.2026

Thank you so much! When I got my UK visa, I recommended you to all my compatriots. Once I get my passport, I will recommend you to all Tajiks.

Valeriy 22.01.2026

Everything is fine, we will receive visas and passports tomorrow, thank you for the help.

Iryna 22.01.2026

Good afternoon, everything is fine, thank you.

Aleksandr 22.01.2026

Visa approved, thank you for the help.

Bogdan 22.01.2026

Received visa approval, thank you

Hanna 22.01.2026

Everything is fine, received the visa! Thank you very much!

Temitope 22.01.2026

Got the visa, thank you!

Krystyna 22.01.2026

Thank you for the help with US and UK visa applications!

Sukhrab Rakhimov 22.01.2026

Berlin

Our approach:

We recommended presenting the trip as self-funded. We explained how to competently argue the client's remote work during the interview — considering her position and stable income in Ukraine.

Result:

Both received visas.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING

A C1/D visa is a special category for people entering the United States as part of their professional duties on a means of transportation. C1 is a transit visa, while D is a crew member visa. In most cases they are issued together as a combined C1/D visa.

Seafarers and ship officers, ship captains, cruise ship employees including service staff, pilots and aircraft captains, flight attendants operating flights to the United States, as well as anyone traveling to the U.S. to join a vessel or aircraft.

No. Aircraft crew members are required to enter the United States with a C1/D visa. Entering on a tourist visa for work-related flights is considered a violation and may lead to deportation and a ban on entry.

A valid passport, Seaman’s Book, employment contract with the shipping company, a letter from the employer confirming the position and routes through U.S. ports, and a completed DS-160 form.

A valid passport, employment contract with the airline, a letter from the airline confirming the position and flight routes through the United States, Crew ID, pilot license for flight crew members, and a completed DS-160 form.

A valid passport, employment contract with the cruise company, a company letter confirming the position and cruise routes, proof that the route includes U.S. ports, and a completed DS-160 form.

Yes. This is the key document for all applicant categories — seafarers, pilots, flight attendants, and cruise ship employees. The letter must include the position, routes, and confirmation that destinations include the United States.

It is extremely difficult. Without a contract or employer letter, the consul cannot confirm the work-related purpose of entry. We recommend obtaining confirmation from the employer first and then applying for the visa.

Yes. For commanding staff — ship captains and aircraft captains — consuls often issue visas for a longer validity period. This depends on travel history, work experience, and the company.

Yes. When applying for a C1/D visa, you can also request a B1/B2 tourist visa. This allows you to enter the United States both for work and personal travel using the same passport.

Yes. A C1/D visa requires a personal interview at the U.S. embassy. We schedule your appointment in Warsaw or Kraków and prepare you for the interview in advance.

Questions usually include where you work, your position, vessel or flight routes, how long you have worked for the company, and whether you plan to stay in the United States after completing your assignment.

The U.S. embassy consular fee is $185 and is non-refundable in case of refusal. Our services start from 500 EUR per person.

From 1 to 10 years with multiple entries depending on the consul’s decision. For flight crew members and experienced seafarers with long careers, visas are usually issued for a longer period.

Case preparation with us takes from 5 to 10 days. Waiting time for the interview is usually from 1 to 3 weeks. Passport delivery after approval takes 3–5 business days.

No. A C1/D visa only allows entry within professional duties. A separate B1/B2 visa is required for tourism, and it can be requested together with the C1/D visa.

Changing employers does not automatically cancel your C1/D visa. However, when entering the United States you must have a valid contract with the new company.

Yes, positively. A previous tourist visa or C1/D visa with a good compliance history is a strong advantage. It proves that you returned home and respected U.S. immigration rules.

No valid contract or employer letter, routes that do not include the United States, weak financial documents, previous visa violations, or inconsistencies between documents and interview answers.

We determine the reason for the refusal and build a new strategy. With a valid contract and properly prepared documents, the chances of approval are high. In case of refusal, a free reapplication is included in the cost of our services.