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Neozenha
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 Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:42 pm Post subject: What is a visa waiver program? |
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| Is it when you're able to enter some countries without having a visa? |
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robbie_davies
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| Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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ttompatz
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Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 3:04 pm Post subject: Re: What is a visa waiver program? |
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| Neozenha wrote: |
| Is it when you're able to enter some countries without having a visa? |
Yes. It is an agreement between 2 countries to allow citizens to enter without having a visa prior to arrival.
In most cases, you simply meet the requirements for visa waived entry (usually a passport with more than 6 months validity and onward/return passage).
The EXCEPTION would be the visa waiver program for entry to the US where you (unless you are Canadian) still need prior approval (ESTA) to enter the States even if you are from a "visa waived" country. Canada is not a party to or included in the US visa waiver program. They are visa exempt by bilateral/reciprocal treaty.
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| International travelers who are seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are now subject to enhanced security requirements and will be required to pay an administrative fee. |
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/
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