paying to get into USA

minxie

Hi,
Martyn was just on Daybreak and spoke about filling in a form to ensure you dont pay to get into USA,( new ruling) he didnt say where you go to fill this form in

anyone have any idea
thanks

minxie

tanith

Take a look here......http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/esta-usa-visa

whatajoke1

tanith wrote: »

Take a look here......http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/esta-usa-visa

Although it starts off incorrectly as it needs to read.

You need to complete the ESTA even if passing through.
Everyone going to the States by air OR SEA

woolibear

Have Tried to get on that site, but i think its so busy today

Quentin

minxie wrote: »

he didnt say where you go to fill this form in

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/esta.html

whatajoke1

Quentin wrote: »

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/esta.html

Links not working. Slightly too busy I assume.

HXDave

it will be busy, as i believe today is the last day you can apply for one for free, as from the 08th they start charging. you can even apply for a free ESTA even if you are not travelling yet, and it's valid for 2 years (or until your passport runs out - whichever is sooner), so i guess there are a lot of people applying now to beat the charge!.

cardcrazyden

We went to florida in May. Would we have filled out one of these forms then?. Sorry to sound vague but DH is not here to ask and he sorted all the travel arrangements.

whatajoke1

cardcrazyden wrote: »

We went to florida in May. Would we have filled out one of these forms then?. Sorry to sound vague but DH is not here to ask and he sorted all the travel arrangements.

If you travelled by air or sea, and used the VWP, then yes.

There is no harm in applying again though as they last 2 years.

Chali

Site seems to be back up now.

Is there any other paperwork I should take when visiting the States? I'm visiting my girlfriend for 2 weeks, have return flights obviously, but someone suggested I should get a letter from my employer confirming they have granted me leave and that I will be returning to the UK after, a bank statement to prove funds, an itinerary of what we might do and address I will be staying at.

It's my first trip over, is all that wise/necessary? Are they really that paranoid I may stay?!

tanith

The Americans may well check all they stuff.. they are paranoid.. also if you have any medication with you make sure its in your hand luggage , in its original box and with a Docs prescription of which meds you are taking..