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Do we need a Visa? HELP!

latpreschool
latpreschool Posts: 9 Forumite
in Overseas holidays & travel planning
I am getting married in Florida April 2011. I will be travelling with my fiance and 2 daughters 13 and 10. Do i need to apply for a Visa to enter the USA? We will be there for 3 weeks.
I tried to find out, but got totally confused when it mentioned ESTA etc.
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  • tasha-debt
    tasha-debt Posts: 974 Forumite
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    ESTA is a visa that all UK citizens need to apply for, it is free. Use this link:

    http://www.esta.co.uk/

    I’m back and more determined than ever!!!!!
  • latpreschool
    latpreschool Posts: 9 Forumite
    Do i need a visa as well as the ESTA?:)
  • quickpost
    quickpost Posts: 16 Forumite
    latpreschool wrote: »
    I am getting married in Florida April 2011. I will be travelling with my fiance and 2 daughters 13 and 10. Do i need to apply for a Visa to enter the USA?

    No-one knows as no-one knows what passport you will be using.
  • tasha-debt
    tasha-debt Posts: 974 Forumite
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    If you are all travelling on UK passports than its just an ESTA.

    Have you made sure you have all your documentation for for your wedding?

    I’m back and more determined than ever!!!!!
  • latpreschool
    latpreschool Posts: 9 Forumite
    Thats my next job...we have to sort out wot we need to bring with us to get the marriage license. We are both divorced so i know we need to take the decree absolute. I have looked online, but it has only confused me!
    There is so much to do, and its very daunting doing it all from the UK.
    Thanks for your help:beer:
  • latpreschool
    latpreschool Posts: 9 Forumite
    sorry, forgot to say we all have UK passports! :o
  • ferf1223
    ferf1223 Posts: 8,936 Forumite
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    edited 14 May 2010 at 11:41AM
    tasha-debt wrote: »
    ESTA is a visa that all UK citizens need to apply for, it is free. Use this link:

    http://www.esta.co.uk/

    No, don't use that link!! If you do, you may get this.

    esta.jpg


    Use the official site.

    https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/
    Does remembering a time that a certain degree of personal responsibility was more or less standard means that I am officially old?
  • dzug1
    dzug1 Posts: 13,535 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    tasha-debt wrote: »
    ESTA is a visa that all UK citizens need to apply for, it is free.

    [URL="http://"][/URL]

    Being picky, it's not a visa - it's being allowed to travel without one.

    OK no big deal here but in the wrong context the confusion could lead you to big problems
  • Starrystarrynight
    Starrystarrynight Posts: 1,041 Forumite
    There'll be a couple of forms for you to fill in, usually you'll get them at check in or on the plane. These will need to be handed in at Immigration when you arrive in the States. Documentation for the Visa Waiver Programme I think. Still need to do ESTA, though.
    From Starrystarrynight to Starrystarrynight1 and now I'm back...don't have a clue how!
  • paulinespens
    paulinespens Posts: 253 Forumite
    You will need to fill in an ESTA from before flying. If in doubt of any links please check the US Embassys website in London. There is many scam esta sites out there which charge you for something that is free.

    You will be given a green form on the plane or before boarding. Its called a i-94w

    I-94w20form.jpg
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