First time to Las Vegas

*j*

UK passports have been machine readable ( have all that >>>>>> stuff) under the picture page for at least ten years. Passports are only valid for a max. of ten years, so yours must be OK. Have a look and see.

*j*

bb69

Skint_Catt wrote: »

When we came back from honeymoon in July (Madeira) there were two queues - one for scannable passports and a VERY long one for those that weren't - lots of people tried to join the 'scannable' queue with pssports like ours but were sent to the back of the long queue.

Which bit ferf?

C xx

Are those the biometric passports with chips?

Skint_Catt

Oh ok, yeah my last two passports have had >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> etc etc. I think I was getting confused with biometrics - don't you need those for the US now?

Okies so the correct passports & Esta's - anything else I need?

C xx

Vikki_74

I'm assuming you qualify to travel under the Visa Waiver Programme so won't need to actually obtain a visa for your trip?

Requirements for travelling on the VWP

•You can travel for business, pleasure or transit only, and
•stay in the US for less than 90 days, and
•hold a confirmed return or onward ticket (or e-ticket receipt), and
•you must obtain travel authorisation by completing the online ESTA form. We suggest you apply at least 72 hours before travel

This page is quite useful re. documentation etc - not specific to those flying with BA:

http://www.britishairways.com/travel/usawaiver/public/en_gb

Edit: And no, you don't need a biometric passport (or e-passport) for travel to the US as long as your current passport was issued prior to 26 October 2006 (and is still valid, obviously!).

Skint_Catt

We're only going on holiday for a week so yes we can travel under the VWP. Thanks

C xx

Skint_Catt

Thanks everyone - I mislaid my passport but having found it tonight have saved myself some money and completed both our Esta's!

jackieblack

If you haven't already seen this thread, have a look..... loads of great tips and advice from really helpful and friendly posters who know LV like the backs of their hands!
A great resource for anyone going to LV.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2174765