New US Travel Rules

Ceres · #1 (**permalink**) 01-12-2009, 03:12 AM

BBC NEWS | UK | UK Politics | Warning over new US travel rules

The US has introduced an online registration scheme for visitors to the US. Visitors from countries that do not require a visa are required to fill an online form at least 72 hours before they travel.

This online scheme replaces the green I-94 form that you would normally fill in on the airplane and hand to customs.

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Those who have not registered risk being detained and sent back home.

The online forms known as Esta (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) can be accessed at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/esta.html

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Once an application is approved, it will be valid for all visits to the US for a two-year period.

Here's a list of countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program:

Andorra
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brunei
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Portugal
Republic of Malta
San Marino
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom

baskin · #2 (**permalink**) 01-13-2009, 02:41 PM

Thanks a lot for providing the new rules. I will be travelling to the US very shortly and these rules prove to be very important and was provided at the right time so that I can have a good look at it. Thanks again