I am travelling there in a few weeks and am unsure whether or not I need to get a visa?
If so can you get them online?
Thanks
2007-02-25 20:23:40 · 11 answers · asked by Rosie 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Only if you are staying for more than 90 days and you don't have a passport, if you have a passport and are staying for less than 90 days, have a great stay, you'll love the city!
2007-02-26 10:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok. You probably qualify for the US 'visa waiver program' which is designed for tourists and includes British citizens.
It's for stays of up to 90 days.
You need a machine-readable UK passport, as mentioned above.
However, if you have ever been arrested in any country *even if you weren't given a criminal conviction* you will have to apply for a US visa. This doesn't apply to minor motoring offences but does include stuff like public protest arrests.
There's a quick Q&A form on the US Embassy's website which will tell you if you qualify for the VWP or not: http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/visa_wizard.html
Hope all goes well -- enjoy the trip! :-D
2007-02-26 00:34:54 · answer #2 · answered by phoenix2frequent 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
UK citizens do not need a visa to visit the USA for stays of up to 90 days. Just need your passport.
2007-02-26 02:34:44 · answer #3 · answered by BangkokBob 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are just visiting for less than two weeks, there is no need for a visa. Any length of time after that you need a travelling visa. After three months you need a working visa.
enjoy, i love new york!
2007-02-25 20:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by kathy f 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If your passport is machine readable you do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days.
2007-02-25 20:46:02 · answer #5 · answered by michael w 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you have a machine readable passport and intend to stay for 90 days or less you do not require a visa.
2007-02-25 20:27:09 · answer #6 · answered by Rillifane 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
no you will be part of the visa waiver programme,unless you have a criminal record or if you are staying for a long period of time.
2007-02-26 06:31:39 · answer #7 · answered by amri 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember to have some dollars when you arrive. It's $2/bag compulsory tip for the porters.
2007-02-25 20:32:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
You need a green card - sometimes you can get a job before you travel and get a green card through your employer. otherwise you need to apply for one before you go, i think it lasts a year like Australia etc.
2007-02-25 20:28:13 · answer #9 · answered by punteroftheworld 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
No, just a Passport. Welcome to our country. I hope your visit is a pleasant one.
2007-02-25 21:33:09 · answer #10 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋