do british citizens need a visa to enter the usa if they have a driving conviction?

Question

if so, how do you go about getting forms etc??

Answer 1

Nic, travelers with minor traffic offenses which did not result in an arrest and/or conviction for the offense may travel visa free, provided they are otherwise qualified. (See below for more details).

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/arrests_and_convictions.html


To see if you otherwise qualify use the Visa Waiver Program wizard below. If you qualify then you do not need a visa as a British Citizen to enter the United States.

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/visa_wizard.html

If however you do not qualify Nic then you will need to apply for a B-2 Visa (Holiday Visa). For this you will need to follow the following steps:

- Complete the visa application form DS-156 which must completed online and can be found here:

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/electronic.html

- Pay a $100 Visa application fee which you pay via credit card over the phone when scheduling your visa interview. For more information about scheduling an interview click the link below.

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/interview.html

- A passport which is valid for the duration of your stay in the United states.

- Provide one passport photograph.

and present evidence of sufficient funds to cover all expenses while in the United States.

Also if you are male and between the ages of 16 and 45 you will have to complete form DS-157 which is found below:

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/DS-0157.pdf

Answer 2

What was the driving conviction for? If it's just a speeding fine or something like that, you should still be fine under the visa waiver program. You can check here to be sure:
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/visa_wizard.html
Here is some more info from the Embassy about visas:
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/vwp.html

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/index.html

Good luck!
I hope everything works fine and you have a great trip!!

Answer 3

If the conviction is a criminal conviction , i.e. drink driving, then yes, they need to apply for a full visa.

The "driving" bit is irrelevant, it's the fact that there is a past criminal conviction (for anything) which is important.

Answer 4

The visa waiver I-94 is no good if you have been arrested, regardless of if you were convicted. Use the term "arrested" as your guide, here.

Answer 5

you need to apply for a full visa if you have any sort of conviction for anything.even if spent. i know coz i am in process of doing it myself. you need to get a subject access statement from the police and apply at the embassy. i know a guy who had a dui, a common assault and a criminal damage conviction and he still got one, so its worth applying.

Answer 6

Not if they dont intend to drive and of they are just there as a tourist/ holiday then just the I-94 visa is enough.

Answer 7

we let illegal aliens and terrorists in, I dont think your little traffice ticket will matter...