C1/D esta

[jevakmeni]

Hello everyone. I will be flying from the UK to Miami via jfk to join a ship as a crew member. I hold a valid c1/d visa. Do I also need to apply for an esta to travel to the US or can I enter on my C1/d. TIA

[Mike E]

Hello everyone. I will be flying from the UK to Miami via jfk to join a ship as a crew member. I hold a valid c1/d visa. Do I also need to apply for an esta to travel to the US or can I enter on my/ C1/d. TIA

Esta not needed. Entering on esta to crew a ship is an invalid use of esta

[amy598cross]

Hello everyone. I will be flying from the UK to Miami via jfk to join a ship as a crew member. I hold a valid c1/d visa. Do I also need to apply for an esta to travel to the US or can I enter on my C1/d. TIA

Hello jevakmeni,
If you hold a valid C1/D visa, you do not need to apply for an ESTA. The C1/D visa covers both transit and crew duties, allowing you to enter the U.S. to join your ship—even when transiting through JFK to Miami. Safe travels and smooth boarding!
Let me know if you need tips for port entry or documentation. Official Site

Best Regards,
Amy Cross