The girlfriend and I are off to Florida (Tampa) for a week at the beginning of December. The rest of her family are flying out the following day and we are staying in a family friend's, who is also coming with, holiday home.
Colleagues at work have reminded me about sorting out a visa. I'm a little confused as different sources are saying fairly generic things.
I was under the impression if the visit was less than 3 months a Visa isn't required. There seems to be a a few different types (B1, B2) and something called an ESTA and also being part of a Visa Waiver Program Country.
Could anybody clued up on the subject or having been recently to the states advise what preparation is required to avoid winning the cavity search lottery and being sent packing the same day we arrive!
Thanks,
BennyC
Edit: I've also been informed of new 'micro-chipped passports' that are preferred by the U.S. but not essential?
Colleagues at work have reminded me about sorting out a visa. I'm a little confused as different sources are saying fairly generic things.
I was under the impression if the visit was less than 3 months a Visa isn't required. There seems to be a a few different types (B1, B2) and something called an ESTA and also being part of a Visa Waiver Program Country.
Could anybody clued up on the subject or having been recently to the states advise what preparation is required to avoid winning the cavity search lottery and being sent packing the same day we arrive!
Thanks,
BennyC
Edit: I've also been informed of new 'micro-chipped passports' that are preferred by the U.S. but not essential?
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