You must apply for an ESTA online to enter the USA after 12 Jan 2009

kizziedog

Re the post by "Dontdoit" - (I'm not going to copy it)

Does anybody fancy Spain instead?

Marty_J

alanrowell wrote: »

Except that if you use the Visa Waiver Program you give up your right to "argue the toss" so it's down to what the guy at immigration decides and you have no right of appeal regardless of what the law or your evidence says

Well, not quite. Everyone who presents themselves for entry has to convince the POE officer that they are eligible for entry. The issue with not having a right to appeal comes after you've been refused entry, not before.

sneakyg

how long does it take for the whole visa application process and does anyone have any experience of what it involves?

sneakyg

also do they have to call you aside and do further checks to see if your a criminal or will they find our from the forms that you sign on the plane or the ESTA?

SimonVeness

The visa application process in London can take 6 weeks or more, but many people find it quicker using the Belfast consulate. It really depends on how busy they are at any one time (and UK travel to the US is about 30% down this year). The ESTA is not to be confused with the visa process, obviously.

Just as another thought on ESTA/US Immigration, it is very similar to the process for visiting countries like Australia (and MUCH easier than visiting, say, China or Russia), while, as I have an American wife, getting into the UK sometimes can be a real trial. Most immigration rules are there for good reason and just need to be conformed to, whether we like it or not. From my frequent travels to the US, the immigration process is gradually getting smoother and even more pleasant, and, it is still the greatest country to visit on holiday, IMHO.

dzug1

vulcanbomber wrote: »

I am trying to help my parents who both live in the UK and have done for very many years, however they both have Irish passports as Ireland is the place of their birth. (They don't have access to a PC)

I am confused as to when entering the country of residence on the application it lists several different options for living in the UK, can anyone tell me which is the correct option please.

The options given are:
British Citizen (GBR)
British DTC (GBD)
British national (GBN)
British Overseas (GBO)
BritishSubject (GBS)
British protected Person (GBP)

Many thanks

They are none of those - they are Irish. You (or they?) are confusing residence and citizenship

dzug1

dontdoit wrote: »

I think hes confused to the question on ESTA






That has the option of

British Citizen (GBR)
British DTC (GBD)
British national (GBN)
British Overseas (GBO)
BritishSubject (GBS)
British protected Person (GBP)

In that case it looks like a fault on the ESTA form - the wrong drop down list. Not sure what to suggest.

vulcanbomber

Thanks Guys. Because my folks have been here for so long and are "settled" I understand that they would be classed as British Subjects.......unless I'm wrong. Any help would be gratefully received.

LynnCatherine

If you wish to apply online for an ESTA then go FOR FREE to: http:// esta full stop cdp full stop dhs full stop gov

Unfortunately I have just applied for 4 ESTA Applications via
www.ESTA-online.co.uk (" The US ESTA application website for UK passport holders visiting the USA"). They have charged me £20 per application i.e. £80! Outrageous!

hansi

If you had done a little research and looked through these posts, you would have known about this scam. Sorry, but others have "fallen" for this before you. See Post 174