Transit visa (C)：中国 → アメリカ合衆国
Chinese citizens who will have a brief layover in the United States solely to transit to another country need a C transit visa — complete the DS-160 online, pay the fee, and attend an interview at the US embassy or consulate where you live.
US nonimmigrant transit (C) visa for foreign citizens passing through the United States to another country, when the only reason for entering the US is to transit.
- 有効期間
- Validity is set by your nationality's reciprocity schedule; the C transit visa is issued for the purpose of immediate and continuous transit through the United States.
- 入国回数
- Single or multiple entry, depending on your nationality's reciprocity schedule.
- 1回の最大滞在日数
- Decided by a CBP officer at the port of entry for the purpose of transit.
手続き開始時期
出発日の 30 日〜3 か月 前から手続きを開始してください。
You need a C transit visa if you are traveling to another country and will have a brief layover in the United States when the only reason for entering the US is to transit.
Fill in Form DS-160 online, upload your photo, and print the confirmation page to bring to your interview.
Pay the non-refundable visa application fee, if you are required to pay it before your interview.
Book an interview, generally at the US Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live; wait times vary, so apply early.
必要書類
- Valid passport — Passport valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States. ✓ 確認済み
- Photo — A photo meeting the requirements, uploaded while completing the DS-160. ✓ 確認済み
- DS-160 confirmation page — The printed Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page, brought to your interview. ✓ 確認済み
申請場所
中国での申請場所
管轄地区のセンターで申請Chinese citizens apply at the US Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over where they live; wait times for interview appointments vary, so apply early.
予約枠の確保 — 早めに予約を · コミュニティ報告、2026-06-13 に確認済み
- 予約枠は公開スケジュールなしでバッチ単位で解放されます。多くの場合、現地の早朝、月曜日の午前中、毎月1日前後に解放されます。
- 人気のある領事館（大都市のフランス・イタリア・スペインなど）では、新しい枠が数分でなくなることがあります。事前に登録・ログインした状態で確認してください。
- キャンセルにより日中も枠が空くことがあるため、「空きなし」と表示されていても毎日確認してください。
- できるだけ早く申請してください。出発の最大6か月前から申請可能です。1〜2か月前まで待つと、枠がまったく残っていないことがほとんどです。
知っておくと便利
- We cannot guarantee that you will be issued a visa.
- The transit (C) visa is only for travelers whose sole reason for entering the United States is to transit through to another country.