Is there a need for a us visa

WHATAGOAL1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moral_turpitude

the link above is a good read if you are in doubt as to whether anyone with criminal record will need a visa, as it is such a pain to get a visa for trhe us, it is worth reading as to deciding if youi really need a visa, because of your record, as only crimes, which the usa class as Moral turpitude count, so u could be wsating over £100 getting a visa, when it is not needed

Doonhamer

That is the declaration you sign on the form you fill out on the flight. However if you read the US embassy website it says you need a visa if you have a criminal record or even if you have only been arrested. You just have to be careful with this. I agree that you only have to sign about the moral turpitude but what do you do if, as they did to me, the guy at the desk asks "have you ever been in trouble with the police?"

Then you have to decide what to say!

WHATAGOAL1

you can say yes if you have, and no if you havnt, being in trouble doesnt automatically disqualy you from the visa waiver prog

moonrakerz

I would suggest that you look at a more reliable source of information then Wikipedia. Try the US Embassy or US State Dept.
Wikipedia is one of the spreaders of the "red herring" about 6 months on your passport to visit the US as well !

dmg24

moonrakerz wrote: »

I would suggest that you look at a more reliable source of information then Wikipedia. Try the US Embassy or US State Dept.
Wikipedia is one of the spreaders of the "red herring" about 6 months on your passport to visit the US as well !

Agreed.

Wikipedia also had a page about an ex colleague of mine, saying she was dead. Seems funny now, it certainly wasn't at the time!