D-2 — Crewmember (departing on different vessel/aircraft)

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D-2 — Crewmember (departing on different vessel/aircraft)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

$185 USD

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

29 days

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Living in United States

Cost of Living

Baseline

Avg Salary$51,000

Quality of Life

186/200

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Overview

While often discussed in legal contexts regarding specific landing privileges (e.g., in Guam), the U.S. Department of State generally processes crewmembers under the 'D' visa classification.

The D-2 is a US nonimmigrant crewmember visa for mariners and airline crew who depart the US on a different vessel or aircraft than the one they arrived on. Work is limited to vessel duties.

Stay is capped at 29 days; no PR pathway and no dual intent. Spouses may apply for a B visitor visa but may not work.

This visa is ideal for professional mariners and airline crew who need to sign off one vessel and depart the US aboard another.

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Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

29 days

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a crewmember on a commercial vessel or international airline

Must intend to depart the U.S. on a different vessel or aircraft than the one of arrival within 29 days

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport

Employment documentation

DS-160 confirmation

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Streamlined for specific territorial landing privileges

Worth Knowing

Limited to specific operational contexts
Non-qualification for specific landing privileges

Application Process

Complete Form DS-160

Pay MRV fee

Attend interview

Application Forms

Go to application portal

DS-160

Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

Fill online

Verified Claims (21)

Last verified May 30, 2026

Application Steps

Complete Form DS-160; Pay MRV fee; Attend interview

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Fee Breakdown

MRV Application Fee: 185 USD

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Fees

USD 185 (MRV fee)

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Forms

DS-160

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Forms · DS-160 · description

Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

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Job Offer Required

true

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Application Portal

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

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Official Info

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/crewmember-visa.html

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Living in United States

Cost of Living

Baseline

Avg Salary$51,000

Quality of Life

186/200

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Overview

While often discussed in legal contexts regarding specific landing privileges (e.g., in Guam), the U.S. Department of State generally processes crewmembers under the 'D' visa classification.

The D-2 is a US nonimmigrant crewmember visa for mariners and airline crew who depart the US on a different vessel or aircraft than the one they arrived on. Work is limited to vessel duties.

Stay is capped at 29 days; no PR pathway and no dual intent. Spouses may apply for a B visitor visa but may not work.

This visa is ideal for professional mariners and airline crew who need to sign off one vessel and depart the US aboard another.