---
title: U.S. C-1 visa for transit in Kosovo
url: https://theacompany.ai/visa/usa/c-d/c-1/kosovo
language: en
visa: U.S. visa for transit (C-1)
destination: United States
applying_from: Kosovo
embassy: U.S. Embassy Pristina
last_checked: 2026-10-11
provider: The A Company (private company, not a government service)
government_fee_usd: 185
delivery_eur: 10
service_fee_eur: 55
total_eur: 230
apply_url: https://theacompany.ai/?ask=I%20live%20in%20Kosovo.%20I%20have%20a%20passport%20from%20Kosovo%20and%20no%20other.%20I%20am%20not%20a%20permanent%20resident%20of%20another%20country.%20I%20want%20to%20go%20to%20the%20United%20States.%20Type%20of%20visa%3A%20Transit%20(C1).%20I%20want%20to%20prepare%20my%20application.
contact_url: https://wa.me/38348101040
---

# Apply for a U.S. visa for transit (C-1) in Kosovo

Fill in the DS-160 application, pay the U.S. visa fee $185, book the visa appointment, prepare the documents, attend the interview, the consular officer decides on your visa, pay DHL €10, get your passport, travel.

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## What it costs

| Item | Amount | Paid to | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee for the U.S. visa for transit (C-1) | $185 | U.S. Department of State | Paid to the U.S. Department of State, before the interview. Not refunded. [2] |
| DHL's service | €10 | DHL | The passport with the visa delivered home. Only if the visa is approved. [3] |
| The A Company's service | €55 | The A Company | The A Company fills in the DS-160 application, pays the U.S. visa fee, books the visa appointment, prepares the documents for the interview, and pays DHL for passport delivery. Paid to The A Company, when the service is done. [27] |
| **Total per applicant** | **€230** | | |

€1 = $1.1195 (2026-10-14): https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/euro_reference_exchange_rates/html/index.en.html

## How to apply

1. **Fill in the DS-160 application**. The online visa application, at ceac.state.gov. Print its confirmation page and bring it to the interview. https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/ [4][5]
2. **Pay the U.S. visa fee ($185)**. The visa application fee. It is paid from your profile in the online appointment system. By card online, in euros or in dollars, or in cash at VFS in Pristina, Lidhja e Prizrenit St., No. 20, Tophane, with the deposit slip printed from your profile and an ID. This comes before the appointment, because you can book the interview only once it is paid. Then the payment is activated within one business day and can be used to book an appointment for one year. The fee is not returned if the visa is refused. Keep the receipt number, because it cannot be replaced if lost and you need it for the appointment. https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/payment-options [2][6][7]
3. **Book the visa appointment**. Book the interview at the U.S. Embassy in Pristina online, on the official appointment site, after you pay the fee. https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/step-4 [8][7]
4. **Prepare the documents for the interview**. Your passport, the DS-160 confirmation and the fee receipt, your ticket to your destination, proof of enough money for the journey, and permission to enter the next country, unless you show it is not needed. [9][4]
5. **Attend the interview at the U.S. Embassy in Pristina**. A consular officer interviews you and decides whether you will pass in immediate and continuous transit. For Kosovo citizens the C-1 visa is valid up to 36 months, for multiple entries, with no visa issuance fee. [9][13]
6. **The consular officer decides on your visa**. If the visa is approved, you may pay a visa issuance fee, if one applies to your nationality. You are told how your passport with the visa will be returned to you. [15]
7. **Pay DHL for passport delivery (€10)**. DHL takes your contact information to return your passport. You are directed to the nearest DHL office. In cash or by credit card, paid directly to DHL. Once you complete your consular service at the Embassy. The office works 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. It costs €10. [3][16]
8. **Get your passport with the U.S. visa**. If your visa is approved, the passport comes back through the courier service. You get an email or a text message once the passport is ready. [17]
9. **Travel to the United States**. Do not buy airline tickets until you have received your visa. If you are allowed to enter, the CBP official gives you an admission stamp or a paper Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record. [12]

## First available appointment: in 15 days

- **The first available appointment is in 15 days:** In 15 days. An estimate for the wait time the U.S. Department of State publishes for crew and transit (C, D) interviews at the U.S. Embassy in Pristina. Updated by the U.S. Department of State on October 21, 2026. Checked by The A Company on November 3, 2026. You book your date after paying the fee. [18]
- An estimate for the wait time the U.S. Department of State publishes for crew and transit (C, D) interviews at the U.S. Embassy in Pristina. Updated by the U.S. Department of State on October 21, 2026. Checked by The A Company on November 3, 2026. You book your date after paying the fee. [18]

## Ask us about the C-1 visa

- Prepare my application: https://theacompany.ai/?ask=I%20live%20in%20Kosovo.%20I%20have%20a%20passport%20from%20Kosovo%20and%20no%20other.%20I%20am%20not%20a%20permanent%20resident%20of%20another%20country.%20I%20want%20to%20go%20to%20the%20United%20States.%20Type%20of%20visa%3A%20Transit%20(C1).%20I%20want%20to%20prepare%20my%20application.
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## Questions? Answers.

### Who needs a C-1 transit visa?

Someone with a brief layover in the United States on the way to another country, when transit is the only reason to enter. Also a cruise passenger whose ship calls at a U.S. port without landing there. [19]

### How long can I stay in the United States on a C-1 visa?

At most 29 days each time. For Kosovo citizens the visa is valid up to 36 months, for multiple entries. [9][13]

### Can I change from C-1 transit to another status in the United States?

No. If you were admitted in transit (C), you cannot apply to change your status there. [20]

### Do I need a visa to change planes in the United States?

Yes, generally a transit (C) visa. It is for immediate and continuous transit through the United States to another country, on a prearranged itinerary without unreasonable layovers. A valid visitor (B) visa may also be used to transit, and citizens of Visa Waiver countries may be able to transit on the Visa Waiver Program. [4]

### Can I leave the airport during a layover on a transit (C) visa?

Not to visit. To see friends or sightsee during the layover, you need the visa for that purpose, such as a visitor (B) visa. [4]

### How much does the C-1 transit visa cost in Kosovo?

$185 to the U.S. Department of State, with no visa issuance fee for Kosovo citizens, and €10 to DHL to bring your passport home. [2][13][3]

### How do I pay the visa fee in Kosovo?

Online or at VFS. Online with a debit or credit card, or in cash at the VFS Visa Application Center in Pristina, Lidhja e Prizrenit St., No. 20, Tophane. [6][7]

### How much is the transit (C) or crewmember (D) visa fee?

$185 per applicant. It is the fee for visas not based on a petition. [2]

### Is the fee refunded if the visa is refused?

No. The visa application fee is non-refundable. [2]

### How long is the wait for the interview for a U.S. visa for transit (C-1) in Pristina?

In 15 days. The published wait for crew and transit (C, D) interviews in Pristina, when last updated on October 21, 2026. [18]

### Can I apply in Skopje or Tirana instead?

Generally no. Apply at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country of your nationality or where you live, and be able to show you live there if that is why you apply there. Elsewhere it may be more difficult to qualify, and the fee is not refunded or transferred. [21]

### How do I check the status of my U.S. visa application?

On the State Department’s Visa Status Check, at ceac.state.gov. Choose your visa type, then enter your passport number and the first five letters of your surname. [22]

### Can anyone guarantee a U.S. visa?

No. Any claim that someone can guarantee a visa is fraudulent. A consular officer decides at the interview whether you qualify. [23]

### My visa was refused. When can I apply again?

You may reapply. After a refusal under section 214(b), you submit a new application, pay the fee again, and must be able to show significant changes in your circumstances since your last application. [24]

### How long can I stay in the United States?

The border officer decides when you enter. The admitted-until date on your I-94 or admission stamp shows how long you may stay. Not the visa’s expiration date. [25]

## Still have a question?

Ask a question first: https://theacompany.ai/

## Official sources

Every sourced sentence is checked against its page daily; all were last checked by 2026-10-11. The linked page is the authority.

1. The A Company on Google (google.com): https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17562670016065419524
2. Fees for Visa Services (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html
3. Passport/Visa collection locations and timings, Kosovo (ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/collection-locations
4. Transit Visa (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/transit.html
5. Crewmember Visa (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/crewmember-visa.html
6. Bank and payment options, Kosovo (ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/payment-options
7. Payment locations, Kosovo (ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/payment-locations
8. Schedule your appointment, Kosovo (ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/step-4
9. 9 FAM 402.4 Transit Visas - C Visas (fam.state.gov): https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM040204.html
10. Apply for an expedited appointment, Kosovo (ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/expedited-appointment
11. USTravelDocs (www.ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/transit-ship-crew-visa
12. 9 FAM 402.4 TRANSIT VISAS – C VISAS (fam.state.gov): https://fam.state.gov/FAM/09FAM/09FAM040204.html
13. Kosovo Reciprocity Schedule (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Kosovo.html
14. U.S. Embassy in Kosovo: Visas (xk.usembassy.gov): https://xk.usembassy.gov/visas/
15. Transit Visa (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/transit.html
16. DHL Express Kosovo: Help and Support (mydhl.express.dhl): https://mydhl.express.dhl/kv/en/help-and-support.html
17. USTravelDocs (www.ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/step-6
18. Global Visa Wait Times (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/global-visa-wait-times.html
19. Transit Visa (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/transit.html
20. Change My Nonimmigrant Status (www.uscis.gov): https://www.uscis.gov/visit-the-united-states/change-my-nonimmigrant-status
21. Adjudicating Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants in their Country of Residence (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/adjudicating-niv-applicants-in-their-country-of-residence.html
22. Visa Status Check (ceac.state.gov): https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx
23. U.S. Embassy in Kosovo: Nonimmigrant Visa FAQ (xk.usembassy.gov): https://xk.usembassy.gov/frequently-asked-questions-nonimmigrant-visa/
24. Visa Denials (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-denials.html
25. What the Visa Expiration Date Means (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-expiration-date.html
26. The A Company: our numbers (theacompany.ai): https://theacompany.ai/
27. The A Company: the cd-c1 service (theacompany.ai): https://theacompany.ai/

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## More questions, answered in the chat

### Does a crewmember going to join a ship need a C-1 visa?

Yes, as well as a crewmember (D) visa. The two are most often issued together as one C-1/D visa. (Transit Visa: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/transit.html, 2026-10-11)

### I have dual citizenship. Which passport do I use to travel to the United States?

If one of them is a U.S. passport, that one. Every U.S. citizen, dual citizens too, must enter and leave the United States on a U.S. passport. A U.S. citizen is not eligible for a visa. (About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### Can I fill in the DS-160 in my own language?

No. Every question is answered in English, in English letters. The only exception is your full name in your native alphabet, where it asks for it. (Step 2: Complete the DS-160: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/step-2, 2026-10-22)

### Can I save the DS-160 and finish it later?

Yes, for 30 days. You can return to a partially completed application for 30 days. The session expires if you stop for more than 20 minutes. (DS-160: Frequently Asked Questions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/forms/ds-160-online-nonimmigrant-visa-application/ds-160-faqs.html, 2026-10-11; Step 2: Complete the DS-160: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/step-2, 2026-10-22)

### I lost my DS-160 confirmation page. Can I print it again?

Yes. On ceac.state.gov, choose the embassy or consulate where you apply, select “Retrieve Application”, and enter your application ID. From there you can view and print the confirmation page. (DS-160: Frequently Asked Questions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/forms/ds-160-online-nonimmigrant-visa-application/ds-160-faqs.html, 2026-10-11)

### How long is the paid fee valid?

One year. You can use it to book an appointment within one year of paying. It cannot be transferred to someone else. (Bank and payment options, Kosovo: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/payment-options, 2026-10-22)

### Can I get an earlier appointment for urgent travel?

Yes, you can request one. For an unforeseen travel need, once you have paid the fee for a regular appointment. It depends on availability at the Embassy. (Apply for an expedited appointment, Kosovo: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/expedited-appointment, 2026-10-22)

### Can a company get me an earlier appointment?

No. Everyone books through the Embassy’s appointment system, and no one is given priority. Claims of faster access are fraudulent. (U.S. Embassy in Kosovo: Nonimmigrant Visa FAQ: https://xk.usembassy.gov/frequently-asked-questions-nonimmigrant-visa/, 2026-10-11)

### What shows that my trip through the United States is only transit?

Proof of your onward travel, or of permission to enter the next country, may be enough. Evidence of your job or family ties may also show that you are only in transit and will return home. (Transit Visa: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/transit.html, 2026-10-11)

### Do I bring the whole DS-160 to the interview?

No. Only the confirmation page, with your application ID on it, so the Embassy can retrieve your DS-160. (DS-160: Frequently Asked Questions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/forms/ds-160-online-nonimmigrant-visa-application/ds-160-faqs.html, 2026-10-11)

### What are the photo requirements for a U.S. visa?

2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), in color, in front of a plain white or off-white background, taken within the last 6 months, showing how you look now, and without eyeglasses. Glasses are allowed only in rare medical cases, with a statement signed by a medical professional. (Photo Requirements: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html, 2026-10-11; Photo Frequently Asked Questions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/frequently-asked-questions.html, 2026-10-11)

### How long does administrative processing take?

Most cases within 60 days of the interview. You are told at the interview if your application needs it. (U.S. Embassy in Kosovo: Nonimmigrant Visa FAQ: https://xk.usembassy.gov/frequently-asked-questions-nonimmigrant-visa/, 2026-10-11)

### My visa was refused under 221(g). What does it mean?

That the officer did not yet have everything needed to decide. You are told which documents are missing and how to send them; send them within 1 year of the refusal, or you must apply again and pay the fee again. Sometimes it means administrative processing instead, and the embassy contacts you when it is done. (Visa Denials: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-denials.html, 2026-10-11)

### How do I get my passport back in Kosovo, and what does it cost?

By DHL, to your address, for €10. If your visa is approved, the passport is mailed to your local address. After the interview you go to the DHL office near the Embassy, give your contact details and pay €10 there, in cash or by card. (Passport/Visa collection locations and timings, Kosovo: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/collection-locations, 2026-10-12)

### My passport expired, but the U.S. visa in it is still valid. Do I need a new visa?

No. Travel with both passports, as long as the visa is valid, undamaged, and the right type for your trip. Both passports should be from the same country. Do not move the visa into the new passport: it would no longer be valid. (About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### My visa expires while I am in the United States. Is that a problem?

No. You may stay until the date on your I-94 or admission stamp, even if the visa expires before then. (About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### I changed my name. Is my U.S. visa in my old name still valid?

First you need a new passport. When your name legally changes through marriage, divorce, or a court order, you get a new passport, and the State Department then recommends applying for a new visa, to make travel easier. (About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### My passport with my U.S. visa was lost or stolen. What do I do?

Report it to the police, then email the U.S. embassy or consulate that issued the visa. Your own country’s embassy replaces the passport. A U.S. visa cannot be replaced inside the United States: you apply in person at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad, with a written account of the loss and the police report. If you are in the United States, you may stay until the date on your I-94. (Lost and Stolen Passports, Visas, and Arrival/Departure Records (Form I-94): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/lost-stolen-visas.html, 2026-10-11)

### There is a mistake on my U.S. visa. What do I do?

Contact the nonimmigrant visa section of the embassy or consulate that issued it. Check the visa as soon as you receive it: everything on it should match your passport. (About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### Does a U.S. visa guarantee entry into the United States?

No. A visa lets you travel to a U.S. port of entry and ask to be admitted. A CBP officer there decides whether you enter. (About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11; What the Visa Expiration Date Means: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-expiration-date.html, 2026-10-11)

### Can I extend my stay in the United States?

Yes, by applying to USCIS on Form I-539 or I-129, depending on your visa, at least 45 days before the date on your I-94. USCIS extends the stay, not the visa; a visa is applied for at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. Some cannot extend, such as those admitted in transit (C), as crew (D), or as a fiancé(e) (K). (What the Visa Expiration Date Means: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-expiration-date.html, 2026-10-11; Extend Your Stay: https://www.uscis.gov/visit-the-united-states/extend-your-stay, 2026-10-15; About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### I am in the United States as a visitor. Can I change to student status there?

Yes, you can apply to USCIS before your authorized stay expires. Do not start school until USCIS approves the change. Some cannot change, such as those admitted in transit (C), as crew (D), or as a fiancé(e) (K). (Change My Nonimmigrant Status: https://www.uscis.gov/visit-the-united-states/change-my-nonimmigrant-status, 2026-10-15)

### I did not turn in my paper I-94 when I left. What do I do?

Visitors no longer fill in a paper I-94: CBP takes arrivals and departures from electronic travel records, and records a departure by air or sea from the carrier’s passenger list. If you were given a paper I-94, it should be handed to the airline, the Canadian border agency (CBSA), or CBP when you leave; if you did not, see CBP’s website. (Arrival/Departure Forms: I-94: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/i-94, 2026-10-15; About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### What does The A Company do?

It prepares your U.S. visa application with you: the DS-160, paying the visa fee, booking the appointment and preparing the documents for the interview. (The A Company: the cd-c1 service: https://theacompany.ai/, 2026-11-02)

### How much does The A Company’s service cost?

€55 per applicant. The government fee and the courier are paid separately, to them. (The A Company: the cd-c1 service: https://theacompany.ai/, 2026-11-02)

### How and when do I pay The A Company?

In cash or with Stripe, when the service is done. (The A Company: the cd-c1 service: https://theacompany.ai/, 2026-11-02)

### Can The A Company guarantee my visa?

No. Nobody can: a consular officer interviews you and decides whether you qualify. (U.S. Embassy in Kosovo: Nonimmigrant Visa FAQ: https://xk.usembassy.gov/frequently-asked-questions-nonimmigrant-visa/, 2026-10-11)