Questions tagged [us-visa-waiver-program]
A US program that allows citizens of specific countries to visit the United States for tourism or business purposes without a visa.
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Entering the US on a tourist visa after expiration of E3D
I was wondering whether anyone could provide any advice on re-entering the US on a tourist visa (via the Visa Waiver Program/ ESTA) after the expiration of an E3D visa?
My E3D visa expires on the 6th ...
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Leaving USA to Central America and coming back to reset a 90 day VWP? Part 2
i saw and analyses deeply this FAQ at Leaving USA to Central America and coming back to reset a 90 day VWP? and i have one more doubt about the 90 days rule of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) just to be ...
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Repeated close visits on US Visa Waiver Programme [duplicate]
I recently spent 2 weeks in the US for a friend's wedding and a bit of a holiday. I am a British citizen and travelled with no issues under the vwp.
However, having discovered I am able to take some ...
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Going back to USA after staying there for 3 months recently, problems?
I am pokerplayer from Iceland and I have never had any issues with Visa when visiting US. This summer I lived in Vegas for 3 months and came home in september. I remember when entering and leaving the ...
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Applying for a B2 visa after previous overstay as a child?
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So I was brought into the US under the visa waiver program as an 11 year old child in January 2000. I voluntarily left the country on Sept. 2009 when I was 20 years, 9 months, and 3 days ...
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Leaving USA to Central America and coming back to reset a 90 day VWP?
I currently am on the Visa Waiver Program (valid until September 2016) and am allowed to stay 90 days in the USA. I will be leaving before the end of the 90 days, going to Guatemala or Costa Rica, ...
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How can I re-enter the US after time in Canada on the VWP?
I am an Australian citizen, currently studying in Canada.
I entered the United States In July 22nd for 3 days, where I stayed in Seattle before leaving to return to Vancouver. I then again entered ...
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Will getting refused on a Diversity Visa application complicate my future entries to the United States?
I was thinking of applying for a Diversity Visa. Of course, the perks look sweet if you pass (around 1.8% chance) , but I'm unclear of the consequences:
Does applying for this 'lottery' disqualify me ...
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VWP travelling for 80 days then going to Canada, can I reenter the US and for how long? [duplicate]
I am travelling in California at the moment under the Visa Waiver Program. I am going to be here until the 9th of December then heading to Michigan for Christmas. I was planning to spend some time in ...
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Two long visits to USA on VWP
Next year 2015 I intend on travelling to Texas to spend time with my family back end of Jan for 90 days. I would return to UK (British national) beginning to mid april. Do you think it would be ...
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Travelling On B-1 Visa From Australia And Entering US As Consultant
I am slightly confused about the B-1 visa and hope someone can point me to the appropriate documentation that can help clarify something for me.
I have signed a consulting contract with a US company ...
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Flying to UK to reset 90-day rule for USA's Visa Waiver Program? [duplicate]
I have an Australian passport and will be visiting the US as a tourist. Under the VWP, I know I'm allowed to stay in the US for 90 days maximum. My dates are 5 November 2014 to 2 February 2015.
I ...
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Staying in the USA after the expiry of my waiver [closed]
My waiver will expire on the 31 December 2014. Do I need a waiver all the time I am in the USA? I plan to enter the USA on the 30 December and leave on the 16 January.
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Is it possible to visit the US for 4 months once there on the VWP, without leaving the continent?
I have a friend from a European country, who is traveling around the world, and he wants to stay in the US for 4 months. He entered on the VWP, which only allows 3 months.
Does he have any options ...
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Traveling to Mexico for a few & back to LA under Visa Waiver with a French Passport
I am in Los Angeles for the last 2 months under the visa waiver & would love to go for 4 days to Mexico & back to Los Angeles.
MY departure is on the 6th sept from LA. I hold a french passport....
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About Visa Waiver Program and B-1/B-2 visa
I'm a Spanish citizen currently a tourist in the Dominican Republic. Before I get into my question, let me list my recent moves, as they are relevant to the case:
Lived in California for five years ...
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I-94W visa ? ESTA?
What is the I-94W visa form?
Traveling by car from Mexico to the USA, via ESTA VWP. Plan to stay in the USA for up to 90 days. Then we head into Canada for 6-8 weeks, before be head back into the US ...
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Australian living in Canada, USA Visa Waiver Program?
I am an Australian citizen currently in the US on the VWP. My girlfriend (also an Australian citizen) and I are living in Canada on working holiday visas. We have been in the US for nearly 10 weeks, ...
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Does a non-American need an ESTA to leave the USA?
I am a British Citizen who will be travelling to Canada and then onwards to USA by train and then returning to Canada by air. I am aware that I do not need an ESTA to enter the USA by train but do I ...
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Inter-US air travel on a Visa Waiver (VWP)? [duplicate]
Im flying to Texas, El Paso on the 15th of October 2014, this is on a visa waiver program.
I wish to fly to Arizona, Sky Harbor on the 17th of October 2014 for the day to say Hi to long distance ...
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UK Citizen attending and filming Conference in the USA on Visa Waiver Program
I'm a UK Citizen, filmmaker, travelling to the USA to visit a conference and do some filming of the event to add to some videos I'm making for the client back in the UK. It's a UK Based client.
Does ...
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VWP vs. obtaining a visa for the US
I'm flying to the US in order to participate in a startup acceleration program for 90 days from September. I have an Israeli and German passport.
If I use my German passport in order to enter the US (...
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What visa do I need to travel to the United States (Texas)
I'm planning on traveling to Texas (El Paso) in October 2014. This will be my first time traveling alone with no parents.
I do not fully understand visas and their needs. This trip is purely for ...
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I visited the US for 2 weeks in May; can I return in November for 2 more weeks? [duplicate]
I went to visit a friend in the US for 2 weeks in May and was planning on flying over again in November for another 2 weeks. Is this allowed? I know you're only allowed to visit the US for 90 days ...
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Travel to US a few days before VWP expiry
Can you re-enter the US under the visa wavier program a few days before the 90 days VWP limit expires? I traveled to the US for one week back in May and was wondering if I can now return to the US for ...
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Getting a B-2 Visa two months after staying 90 days in the US
I'm a Spanish citizen who just finished his studies in Germany. Soon I'll be moving back to Spain, but I'm planning to spend some time in the US during this and next year visiting friends and applying ...
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Is it acceptable to leave USA on the 90th day of a stay?
I have a valid ESTA.
If my visa waiver 90 days end on August 1, and I have a ticket leaving the US on the same day, would it be OK or should I purchase a ticket a day before?
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Would I be scrutinized at the border for traveling to the US twice in a quick succession?
I am a British citizen visiting the USA in early August for a two week vacation with friends. After the holiday I'm returning to my home in the UK for three weeks. After that I will return to the USA ...
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Re-entering the US on visa waiver from Mexico by car
I am Australian and planning to travel to the US in November for a month. I will be flying into the US and as part of my trip then driving to Mexico for a week and then back to the US. Can I get a ...
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Alaska-Canada-USA border crossing under Visa Waiver Program
We are travelling on a Greek passport (EU).
We plan to be in Canada next April. Using a land border, after Canada we want to drive west to Alaska, then get back to Canada and then drive south to USA ...
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Overstayed on Visa Waiver Program and I am planning another holiday? [duplicate]
I went on the Visa Waiver Program to Chicago 3 years ago, I ended up over staying by 2 days. I am now going back for a week long holiday and I am just wondering what I need this time to allow me into ...
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Pre-reqs for travelling to USA from UK
I'm travelling to the USA (Seattle) in July for a week. I live in the UK (always have) and have a UK passport. What will I be required to obtain or fill out before travel?
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Visa Waiver Tourist Re-entry
I know this question has been asked before but it was years ago and I would like to get some current information.
I'm in California as a tourist with the Visa Waiver Program. My 90 days expire on ...
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Is there still reciprocity fee at Chile airport entry for US citizens? (after US Visa waiver)
After US Visa waiver program come into effect, do visitors from USA (US citizens) still have to pay reciprocity fee on entry in Santiago?
I am planning to visit Chile in late July of this year.
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As a German citizen on a working holiday visa in Canada, can I get a new visa waiver for the US after returning to Canada for some time?
I am a German citizen currently in Canada on a working holiday visa valid for 12 months from last year's September. My fiancé lives in the US, and I visited him for one week in February and another 2 ...
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90-day Visa Waiver for Australian
I am Australian and traveling on an Australian passport. My current ESTA expires in September 2015. My 90 day VWP will be up at the end of June. I have spent the whole 90 days in both Arizona or ...
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Would travel by bus count as an onward ticket?
I am travelling to America next month, and have not booked a returning flight. I have read online that this is needed otherwise I will not be able to board the plane in the UK.
I will be in the US ...
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J-1 visa and Visa Waiver Program during grace period
I am a French national and currently working in the US under a J-1 visa. This visa will expire on May 30. I intend to leave the US to travel to Central America and Mexico, then to re-enter the country ...
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Which countries count for the 90-day limit in the US Visa Waiver Program?
What are all the ineligible countries that do not restart the 90-day Visa Waiver into the USA?
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Backpacking 46 days in the US with ESTA
I am a Greek citizen; this means that I have the chance to travel with ESTA. I have already bought my plane ticket and I will be in San Fransisco for 46 days, taking my backpack and travelling by bus.
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Personal enrichment course for 90 days after 20 days stay under Visa Waiver Program
I just came back from my first journey to the US; I've been there for 20 days.
Now I'd like to attend a personal enrichment course in music production that takes 88 days or so to complete.
Ideally, I'...
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Reentering Us with Visa Waiver after 2 months in Canada? [duplicate]
I know there are similar questions posted, but I need to ask because every question is different. The difference is, I think, the amount of time one can spend in Canada before going back to US. The US ...
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When to apply for US ESTA?
We will be visiting New York for a week, then going to canada for 29 days then on an Alaskan 7 day cruise. Then back to the us for 3 days, to Hawaii for 7 days. While the visa should cover all of this ...
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Going between Canada and America with the visa waiver program [duplicate]
We are on our Honeymoon for 6 months. We spent two months in South America and then came to the states. Our 90 days is nearly up and after it is; we are planning on spending the last three weeks of ...
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Can an EU national travel to the US on an EU passport that expires in 2 months?
I need to travel to the US next week on business however my passport expires in June. Are there any restrictions that would stop me from travelling?
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Leaving the States on Visa Waiver and coming back
I'm travelling on the ESTA visa waiver, I'm now in the States but would like to go to Costa Rica for a bit (say three weeks) then come back to the States. All will be within my 90 day limit.
Is that ...
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has anybody re-entered the USA on the VWP, and how long was the time in between entries? [duplicate]
I know to re-enter the USA you are required to leave the continent and neighbouring islands. I plan to go to the USA at the end of May, stay for up to 90 days, but I would like to visit again and want ...
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If I am on a 90-day visa waiver and find a possible employer what do I do? [closed]
My boyfriend is coming to stay with me in the US for 84 days under the visa waiver program, he is looking for a soccer job or employment. If someone finds interest in him and wants him to join their ...
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With the ESTA visa-waiver for the US, what if you have a reason to need more than 90 days?
So I was looking at some long distance hiking trails in the US - the Pacific Crest and the Appalachian. Both require 5-7 months to hike the whole thing.
This is fine for locals, but what about ...
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Transiting US to Korea with ESTA
I visited(with ESTA) U.S. June-Sept(about 85 days) 2013 and revisited U.S. in Jan 1st 2014 and planning to go to Guatemala on March 27th.
I'm planning to travel Guatemala for about 10 days and ...