As from 12.01.2009 passengers to the U.S.A. who do not need a visa (travelling under the visa-waiver for tourism or business) must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before they can board an aircraft or boat, even if they are only in transit. The charges for this ESTA authorisation are 14 US$, to be paid by (anyone's, not necessarily your own)) creditcard after the online application.. Click here for more details, and here you can apply. People who do not have this ESTA-clearance will be refused by the airliner. All other people in need of a visa must apply in person at the US Consulate. People who have a valid visa do not to need this ESTA-authorisation
Please note: when completing the application do it carefulley and correctly: mistakes are only noticed when you check-in at the airport and then you will be refused.. Maried women must fill up the name as mentioned in the passport, usually their maiden name. In passportnumbers there is no O (capital) but only the 0 (zero).
All travellers, even infants, must have their own passport. The passport has to be valid till after the intended stay in the U.S.A, not longer, as often suggested.
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