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bobranger
Joined: 10 Jun 2008
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 Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:06 pm Post subject: US Visa Waiver Program (when does it start)? |
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| South Korea has been accepted into the US visa waiver program. When does it actually take effect? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:32 pm Post subject: Re: US Visa Waiver Program (when does it start)? |
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| bobranger wrote: |
| South Korea has been accepted into the US visa waiver program. When does it actually take effect? |
Not job related (should be moved to the travel forum)
BUT
- Effective from November 17, 2008, nationals of Korea (Republic of ) will be able to enter the U.S.A. under the V.W.P., provided:
a) holding an e-Passport (containing electronic chip) and
b) having obtained ESTA approval, submitted via https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/
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bobranger
Joined: 10 Jun 2008
Location: masan
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:20 am Post subject: |
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| Point taken and thanks for the info. |
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Louie
Joined: 12 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:42 am Post subject: |
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The true question is: if Koreans are going to be granted 90-day stays in the US, does this mean the deal would be reciprocated?
I hope so..... |
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Mirabilis85
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:39 am Post subject: |
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| I thought I read in one of the announcements that it will indeed be reciprocal for US visitors. |
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wylies99
Joined: 13 May 2006
Location: I'm one cool cat!
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:36 am Post subject: |
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It will probably be revoked if a trade war breaks out between ROK and the USA.  |
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Louie
Joined: 12 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:19 am Post subject: |
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| Mirabilis85 wrote: |
| I thought I read in one of the announcements that it will indeed be reciprocal for US visitors. |
If so, then my return would be sooner than later....  |
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Teelo
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Wellington, NZ
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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Am I missing something? It already is reciprocal, isn't it?
And, does New Zealand have one of said deals?
Edit: Okay, found this:
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Which countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program?
Andorra France Luxembourg Singapore Austria Germany Monaco Slovenia Australia Iceland Netherlands Spain Belgium Ireland New Zealand Sweden Brunei Italy Norway Switzerland Denmark Japan Portugal United Kingdom Finland Liechtenstein San Marino |
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Mirabilis85
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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From The Korea Times,
"U.S. President George W. Bush Friday will announce South Korea's entry into the Visa Waiver Program, which allows Korean citizens to stay in the U.S. for up to 90 days without visas, and vice versa, Yonhap News reported quoting officials in Washington Thursday."
Reciprocity indeed. |
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Teelo
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Wellington, NZ
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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Aye, but... last time I checked, we could already stay in Korea for 90 days without a visa?
At least, my passport has a stamp from 2006 with a 90 day permit... |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Teelo wrote: |
Aye, but... last time I checked, we could already stay in Korea for 90 days without a visa?
At least, my passport has a stamp from 2006 with a 90 day permit... |
Americans get 30 days on a visa waiver stamp into Korea. This can be extended to 90 days by visiting your local immigration office and paying the extension fee.
They get 90 days on a tourist visa.
AFTER November 17 they will get 90 days on a visa waiver stamp.
EVERYONE else who is arriving on a visa waiver into Korea gets 90 days with the exception of Canadians who get 6 months (again reciprocity).
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Louie
Joined: 12 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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| If so, see all of you soon |
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rationality
Joined: 05 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:56 am Post subject: |
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Louie
Joined: 12 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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Its official.....I am at a loss for words.....
See you all soon.....have a good one |
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