I'm a writer and was invited to LA to speak to an indie movie producer about writing a screenplay for him, if I go, would I need a visa or a work permit, or can I just go as a regular holiday maker?
2006-06-23 08:35:43 · 11 answers · asked by Lobelia 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
I'm from Ireland, and I'd only be talking to the fella, and possibly scouting locations - I wouldn't be there more than 10 days
2006-06-28 22:22:36 · update #1
i think you need both
2006-06-23 08:38:50 · answer #1 · answered by believerchick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you'd need a work permit, just the regular visa if you're from a country that requires one or no visa if you're a country that does not require a visa when going to the States.
Besides, you'll only be there for a short time, I assume.
2006-06-23 08:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by Kemmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need a Visa specifically for work related business. If it is only consultation, and you are not making any money, you may try to get a Visa for Holiday travel only, but you should check with the Embassy or who you need to go to, for traveling outside your own country. Good luck and have a good time while you are here. Try to see a few places of interest, if you get time.
2006-06-23 08:40:47 · answer #3 · answered by ocean_luvin_mermaid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if you actually do the work in the UK then you can go on a holiday visa - so the visit is "social"
but if you are actually going to do the work there then you need to get a work visa
good luck :-)
2006-06-23 08:37:59 · answer #4 · answered by Lulu Ferrari 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could go over on the 90 day visa waiver programme. But if you go to work, then that's a whole new ball game. Go to the US Embassy web site.
2006-06-25 02:49:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not need a work permit. You DO need a visa if you plan to stay longer than what would be considered "vacation time".
2006-06-23 08:39:26 · answer #6 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go as a holiday - or state it is a business trip. For that sort of thing, just state it is a vacation.
2006-06-23 08:39:11 · answer #7 · answered by Brad M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you can go there as a visitor and can do deals but you have to bill him from your own country and pay tax accordingly
2006-06-23 08:39:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
l think you would need both , why not ring the us embasey.
2006-06-23 08:37:28 · answer #9 · answered by scooby.doo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where are you from thats very key.
2006-06-23 08:39:08 · answer #10 · answered by Lupin IV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋