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Visa Waiver Programme

izzitme
izzitme Posts: 413 Forumite
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in Overseas holidays & travel planning
My passport was issued in September 2004. I think I qualify for the Visa Waiver Programme, but could somebody confirm this for me please.
I will be travelling in May 2006.

Thanks
Going down the Oteley Road to see the Shrewsbury aces! :T

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  • pin
    pin Posts: 4,265 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    You should be fine (i.e your passport is machine readable)
    "An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind" - Mahatma Gandhi
  • izzitme
    izzitme Posts: 413 Forumite
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    pin wrote:
    You should be fine (i.e your passport is machine readable)

    Thanks for quick reply pin.
    Yes it has all the numbers & arrows & all that stuff.
    Going down the Oteley Road to see the Shrewsbury aces! :T
  • alanrowell
    alanrowell Posts: 5,392 Forumite
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    Whilst you passport is likely to be machine readable (see this to be certain), the question remains as to whether you are eligible for the scheme - there are loads of exclusions depending on, among other things, your past & the way you are travelling.

    Read this and what the US Embassy
  • gh38
    gh38 Posts: 33 Forumite
    Certain people may not be eligible to use the VWP. If you've ever been arrested for certain offences, have serious communicable diseases, ever been refused entry to the USA before are examples. You can find the full list on the website quoted above.
    Enjoy your trip!
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