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US Visa Waiver Program ESTA changes

New Regulations for entry to the USA

The US Department of Homeland Security announced on June 3, 2008 that they were introducing a pre-travel authorisation process for visitors from visa waiver program countries, known as the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).

This will allow the US Government to further tighten law enforcement and security measures when vetting people wishing to visit the USA.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 25 June 2008 18:45 ) Read more...

US Visa Waiver Program ESTA goes live

Regulations for entry to the USA have changed

From January 12, 2009, the the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is now mandatory for visitors entering the United States of America by air or by sea, replacing the I-94W form.

The scheme was introduced on August 1, 2008 by the US Department of Homeland Security on an initially voluntary basis.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 February 2009 21:49 ) Read more...