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Carol in Rochester, New York

Carol in Rochester, New York Report 4 Dec 2004 23:42

Hi Bob, You must have been spying on me on the chat board. Lol. I,m pleased that you did and went to the trouble of finding out that info. I think my Mum, being almost 78, won,t have any trouble over visa's. She has one of those funny British/EU passports. Lol. Thanks again. xx

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256 Report 4 Dec 2004 21:56

yes, they are bringing in the retina scan too - hubby has gone to dallas today, that's how I know!!! Maz. XX

Margaret

Margaret Report 4 Dec 2004 21:37

Came back from USA last week,when we arrived we were fingerprinted and had photo of eyes taken I thought this would be enough for my next visit there but reading the above seems i am wrong. Margaret

Bob

Bob Report 4 Dec 2004 21:24

Yes there are loads more rules - too many to post here. That's why I put the link in my message. Bob

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256 Report 4 Dec 2004 21:18

yes but the rules are changing too - you will from oct 2005 need a passport with integrated photo - or you will need a visa. you also need 6 months validity on your passport so beware of that. of course, your travel agent should tell you ALL this when you book

Bob

Bob Report 4 Dec 2004 17:39

Most visitors to the United States enter the country as tourists. With the introduction of visa free travel to citizens of 27 countries, it is now possible for many travelers, including British citizens, to enter the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program (WVP). Visa free travel is also available to qualified travelers who enter the United States on business or in transit. Citizens of the … the United Kingdom may travel visa free under the VISA WAIVER PROGRAM if they meet ALL of the following requirements: • The traveler is a citizen of one of the countries named above, traveling on an unexpired national or EU passport. • .... A passport indicating that the bearer is a British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British National (Overseas) Citizen, or British Protected Person does not qualify for travel without a visa. Note: A passport which states holder has Right of Abode or indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom does not qualify for visa free travel; • Traveling for business, pleasure or transit only; • Staying in the United States for 90 days or less; This is an extract from the full rules which are available on: http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_web/visa/niv/vwp.htm

Bob

Bob Report 4 Dec 2004 17:38

Carol in Rochester raised a question about visas so I looked it up