What does it mean if your travel is in transit to another country?
What does it mean if your travel is in transit to another country? A transit visa is a temporary travel authorization that lets passengers pass through a foreign country to get to another. This is usually used for air travel, however, it might also apply to sea or land travel too.
What is a transit visa?
Transit (C) visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons traveling in immediate and continuous transit through the United States en route to another country, with few exceptions.
Is transiting through an airport considered entering the country?
Very few countries require transit visas. Generally you just stay in the international transit area of the airport, and do not go through any customs/immigration.
Do I need an ESTA if I am only in transit?
You must apply for an ESTA even if you are only transiting the U.S. immediately on your way to another country. The U.S. government assesses a US$14 fee to apply for an ESTA. The fee can only be paid on the ESTA application website, and major credit/debit cards will be accepted (AMEX, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER CARD).
What is the difference between transit and connecting flight?
A direct flight is identified by a unique flight number. A transit flight, with a connection, has two distinct flight numbers. A flight that is not direct, or connecting flight, involves a change of aircraft.
Does transit count as visiting a country?
Generally, no. From the perspective of the country you are visiting, either you will not go through immigration and custom, or if you do, you will be given a special transit status.