Important changes to Visa Waiver Program: Electronic Travel Authorization now required!
All Visa Waiver Program travelers are now required to obtain an electronic travel authorization prior to boarding any carrier for the USA.
The Visa Waiver Program allows travelers from certain countries to enter the USA without a visa. After January 12, 2009, however, those entering on the Visa Waiver Program must still obtain an electronic travel authorization. More information can be found at the Customs and Border Protection Page.
Countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program are: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom.
If you obtain a valid electronic travel authority, you may also enter the United States under the Visa Waiver Program if you are a citizen of the following countries: the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Republic of Korea, Slovakia.
If you have any questions about the Visa Waiver Program or about the new electronic travel authorization process, pleae visit the Customs and Border Protection Page.
Just a note to Add if you are coming from the UK here is the direct link to the electronic Visa waiver program, which must be completed at least 48 hours before travel. Once done, it is good for 1 year's travel.
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/esta.html
HOWVER
MANY AIRPORTS ARE NOT YET EQUIPPED TO HANDLE THE ELECTRONIC VISA WAIVER FORMS, SO YOU ARE ADVISED TO COMPLETE THE GREEN VISA WAIVER FORM AS NORMAL BEFORE / DURING YOUR FLIGHT, OR WHEN YOU LAND.
*JUST IN CASE*
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You are still required to complete the customs declaration form (white) as normal as in flight or when you land.
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