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Online Visa for Travel to USA

www.travel.state.gov

Doug Offen

Doug Offen

There are changes to the United States entry regulations effective 12 January 2009, that do not effect Canadian Travellers directly. If you have relatives or visitors to Canada, from one of the countries listed below, who travel through, over or will visit the united states directly, this may be of great value for them.

If you travel on a passport from any of these countries you must now register online at least 72 hours prior to departure to obtain an electronic travel authorization.

Please Note that Canada is NOT on the list

What is the Visa Waiver Program?

The Visa Waiver Program allows foreign nationals from certain countries
to travel to the United States for business or pleasure, for stays of
90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Travelers admitted under the
Visa Waiver Program must agree to waive their rights to review or appeal,
as explained in the Waiver of Rights section of the Application screen.

More Information from US Government Customs and Border Protection Web site

Which countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program?

Andorra
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brunei
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Hungary
Iceland		 Germany
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

Topics covered on Government web site

What is a travel authorization?
What should I do if I am not approved for a travel authorization?
Who is required to have a travel authorization?
What is the Visa Waiver Program?
Does a travel authorization guarantee me admission to the United States?
Which countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program?
How long is my travel authorization valid?
Who is eligible to use the Visa Waiver Program?
When do I need to apply for a travel authorization?
When must I obtain a visa instead of using the Visa Waiver Program?
How do I apply for authorization to travel to the United States?
Are there disadvantages to using the Visa Waiver Program?
What information do I need to complete the application?
What if a Visa Waiver Program applicant is found to be inadmissible?
What information can I update?
How do I get more information on the Visa Waiver Program?
What should I do if the information on my passport has changed?
Is this Web site secure and private?
Is there a fee for a travel authorization?
What does my computer need to use the ESTA to submit an application for authorization to travel to the United States?

How do I get more information on the Visa Waiver Program?

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/business_pleasure/vwp/vwp.xml

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January 1st, 2009 | Tags: , , | Category: Airlines, Security

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