Entering USA on a Sailing Visa if Esta denied

[dot 1986 0]

Hello,

 

My partner recently applied for an ESTA as he couldn't locate the passport that contains his sailing visa for the USA, still valid. His ESTA was denied, so we are wanting to know whether if he visits using the visa, which we have now found, if this will still be sufficient to gain entry or if the denied ESTA since will create a problem

 

thank you

[Boiler 45,670]

I have heard of a Sailing Permit but not a Sailing Visa, so not sure what that is.

[OldUser 6,890]

Do you mean a crewmember (D) visa?

What's the purpose of his visit? If it's not related to work on a vessel, he should not use it.

[Mike E 11,741]

5 hours ago, dot 1986 said:

contains his sailing visa for the USA

Was he entering the U.S. to work on a sailing vessel?

[SalishSea 17,928]

11 hours ago, dot 1986 said:

Hello,

 

My partner recently applied for an ESTA as he couldn't locate the passport that contains his sailing visa for the USA, still valid. His ESTA was denied, so we are wanting to know whether if he visits using the visa, which we have now found, if this will still be sufficient to gain entry or if the denied ESTA since will create a problem

 

thank you

I assume by “sailing visa” you mean C/D visa.   He can’t use that for the purpose of tourism.   With the denied ESTA, his only option is to apply for a B2 visa.

Edited September 12, 2023 by SalishSea