K-1 VISA layover at airport outside the US

[virtualNik 1]

Hi,

Strange question but a realistic one: if there is a layover for the next flight at an airport other than airport of origin and not in the US for point of entry, can the K-1 VISA holder go outside of the layover airport for a hotel stay, or is this restricted?

Thanks.

[Oksana & Max 94]

Hi,

Strange question but a realistic one: if there is a layover for the next flight at an airport other than airport of origin and not in the US for point of entry, can the K-1 VISA holder go outside of the layover airport for a hotel stay, or is this restricted?

Thanks.

Seems like we are from the same country for K-1 visa

Unfortunately K-1 visa only entitles you to enter to USA. If you have a layover in Europe which would be common to fly from Ukraine, then you would need a Shengen Visa to get out of the airport. Unless there is an agreement between UA and the country of no visa entry which is not a case for the european country, so you will not be able to leave the airport. If there is an hotel inside the airport and some do have it. If I am not mistaken Charles De Gaulle in Paris is one of them, then you can stay there, other then that you can't.

I would recommend look at the direct flight from Ukraine to US (POE NYC) and then connect to your final destination.

[bigdog 376]

As long as the K1 has a passport and visa for Country here he or she is at on the layover. International airport waiting areas are like a free zone, you are in holding till your next flight. If you leave the airport better be squared away.

PS the most direct flight is the best, maybe not the least expensive.

[Ryan H 3,812]

if there is a layover for the next flight at an airport other than airport of origin and not in the US for point of entry, can the K-1 VISA holder go outside of the layover airport for a hotel stay, or is this restricted?

As Oksana & Max and bigdog have already told you, if you want to leave the layover airport itself, you would need a visa for that country you are laying over in.

[virtualNik 1]

Thanks everyone. I figured as much but needed to make sure. Anyone familiar with the Helsinki, Finland airport and their accommodations?

[virtualNik 1]

It's all good. They have two in-airport hotels. All's good. Thanks!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi,

Strange question but a realistic one: if there is a layover for the next flight at an airport other than airport of origin and not in the US for point of entry, can the K-1 VISA holder go outside of the layover airport for a hotel stay, or is this restricted?

Thanks.

The United States of America could not possibly care less what your fiancee does in another country provided she is not a terrorist or drug dealer, etc. Her issue will be with the country she is in and whether THEY require a visa for a citizen of her country

Edited September 8, 2011 by Gary and Alla

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi,

Strange question but a realistic one: if there is a layover for the next flight at an airport other than airport of origin and not in the US for point of entry, can the K-1 VISA holder go outside of the layover airport for a hotel stay, or is this restricted?

Thanks.

If she is coming from Ukraine, you can get flights straight through without overnight layovers. We just came back and we arrived "2 hours after we left", same day. I really didn't even know if it was time to sleep, eat...whatever. The return trip has always been worse for me.