do you need a visa of some sort to holiday in america for a month?

Question

i live in australia and will be going to florida for a one month holiday this year and want to know if you need a visa of some sort to do so..

Answer 1

Yes you do. Make sure you go during spring break

Answer 2

Hi Sarah, After doing a little research, I have discovered that since you are an Australian Citizen, you have the same rights as us Irish. Therefore, all you need to do is book your tickets, pack your bags and head to the airport. In some national airports in your home country, the have immigration inspections before you board the plane. On the other hand, you could go through immigration on the US side. This normally is a three to four minute interview.

Normal Questions they ask:
1. What are your reasons for coming to the States
2. When do you plan on Leaving
3. How much Cash you have with you
4. Where you are staying while in the country.

You are entitled to a 90 days holidays in the US considering that you don't have a criminal record. Traffic offences do not count.

It always helps to bring a letter from your employer to say that you will be returning to work after your holiday. A letter from your parish priest is also acceptable.

If you are visiting illegals, Do not carry their contact information in your hand luggage.

Fingerprinting is a standard entry process.

In the mean time, Have a great holiday. I was there two months ago and its fab!!

Answer 3

Any foreign national who is not Canadian or a member of a Visa Waiver Program country, needs a visa to visit the US. Since Australia is one of the 27 countries currently afforded visa waiver status, you do not need a visa to visit the US for up to 90 days.

Be certain that you have a machine readable passport, and that all of the other requirements are met. See the following site:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html#countries

Have fun!

Answer 4

You'll fill out a I-9 form on the plane before landing. You can visit legaly for 90 days, it's a tourist visa. Have a good time!

Answer 5

Yeah, you need a passport and maybe a visa if is a month, probably not. We like Australians here in Florida,
It is the Redneck Riviera!

Answer 6

that depends on what country you are coming from
some people need visas and some don't
I think that from Australia do need it
and is called an e-visa cause I think is electronically processed

*** the CBP, US customes border & patrol ofce. web site
(below) list more info inthe subject

Answer 7

http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/temp_1305.html

this is the official us govt visa site. good luck and we love aussies!

click here to find australias places to apply
http://usembassy.state.gov/

Answer 8

I can't believe the people who post here. Most of them know nothing. You probably do not need a visa. Here's what you need to know...

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National AUSTRALIA (AU) /Destination U.S.A. (US)

U.S.A. (US)


Passport required (must be valid at time of entry; passenger
may be authorized to stay until expiry date of passport). For
validity, please run transaction: For details, click here - Item 2.

Visa not required if travelling under the U.S. Visa Waiver
Permanent Program (V.W.P.) and following conditions are met:

Passenger:
- holds machine-readable passport (MRP) (issued for each
accompanying family member, including infants); and
- holds a passport, if issued (or has been extended):
a. on or after October 26, 2005 but prior to October 26,
2006, containing digital photograph or integrated chip
with information from the data page (exempt are Temporary
or Emergency Passports); or
b. on or after October 26, 2006, containing integrated chip
with information from the data page (exempt are Temporary
or Emergency Passports); and
- travels for holiday, business or transit purposes only; and
- will stay up to 90 days or less; and
- arrives on a carrier that has signed agreement I-775 with
the U.S. Immigration; and
- holds a signed Form I-94W (Visa Waiver arrival/departure
form issued either by a carrier having signed the agreement
I-775 or by a travel agency); and
- holds onward/return ticket (or electronic ticket record or
return passages) with a final destination to a country other
than Canada, Mexico or countries/islands situated in or
bordering the Caribbean Sea, unless passenger holds proof of
residence in or transits to such country/islands, in which
case onward/return ticket to that country accepted. Ticket
validity is considered 1 year regardless of fare type; and
- is a non-immigrant; and
- waives the right to protest any action for deportation.

Deportation will follow if Immigration Officer determines that
passenger is inadmissible.
Passenger can make side trips to Canada, Mexico or Caribbean
countries/islands provided first entering the U.S.A. on a
carrier participating in the V.W.P. and provided all other
conditions of the V.W.P. are met.
Total stay in the U.S.A. not to exceed 90 days. No additional
time is given (extension) based on the departure to contiguous
territory. Passenger is admitted for up to a 90-day period and
a specific date of departure is given on the Form I-94.

* If coming directly from Guam or Virgin Isl: pre-inspection
by the USA Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will have
taken place prior to embarkation, when passengers are
required to provide proof of their legal right to enter
the U.S.A.
If coming directly from Puerto Rico: pre-inspection may take
place by CBP prior to embarkation, when passengers are
required to provide their documents and proof of their legal
right to enter U.S.A.;
* if not holding tickets and documents required for return/
onward destination, entry may be refused and deportation may
follow. This is at discretion of Immigration Authorities;
* non-compliance with entry requirements will result in fines
varying between USD 2,000 and USD 3,000 per passenger
and either deportation or indefinite delay for passenger
at point of entry (detention costs at carrier's expense);
* fines for incomplete/inaccurately filled out I-94 or I-94W
Forms: USD 1,000.- per passenger;
* minors: for specific information see: For details, click here -
Item 11 and For details, click here - Item 2;
* for valid visas in an expired passport,
see: For details, click here - item 10;
* for validity of indefinite B1-B2 visas,
see: For details, click here ;

CHECK TINEWS/N14 - CARICOM SPECIAL VISA;

Answer 9

Nope a passport will do. If you plan on working or staying then yes. The US Embassy website will have better details. When you get here, welcome and have fun.