i am a filipina and my husband is a brazilian,, we've asked what is the best route to go in brazil and they've told us that we can go to los angeles and take varig to sao paolo...
2007-02-28 20:28:06 · 5 answers · asked by Kerstine dee 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
I'm pretty sure that if you're only in the transit area at the airport, you don't need a U.S. visa, but you should check with the airline to be certain.
Follow-up: I was right, here's confirmation: http://www.usdoj.gov/oig/reports/INS/e0205/intro.htm
You must be in possession of a valid passport and valid travel documents (i.e. plane tickets) to your final destination. If you have these documents, you don't need a visa just for the airport.
2007-02-28 20:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can no longer stopover in the US to change planes without having a visa to enter the US. This regulation has been in effect in August of 2003, eliminating the old Transit Without a Visa program that had previously in effect since 1952.
You must therefore apply for a visa to enter the US if you wanted to change planes in L.A. for Sao Paolo.
2007-02-28 20:47:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most U.S. airports have an area that is strictly for international passengers who are waiting for a connecting flight; presuming you don't leave that area, you shouldn't need a visa. I do suggest contacting your airline or travel agent to find out what sort of identity document(s) you might be required to have just in case of an emergency - it's always good to be prepared.
2007-02-28 20:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should only need a passport...
I don't the US has gotten that strict yet... but in 1 yr it porbably will need you to be a 5 year citizen to even let you set foot in AMERICA
2007-02-28 20:37:11 · answer #4 · answered by AsianGlow 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-02-28 20:44:32 · answer #5 · answered by booge 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋