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Visa Waiver Program
| Q: |
What is
the Visa Waiver Program? |
| A: |
The Visa
Waiver Program (VWP) used to be a green card that you filled out
whilst flying to the U.S.A. The VWP has
been modernized and made more secure and is now referred to as
the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA for
short. |
| Q: |
Is there a fee
to obtain travel authorization? |
| A: |
Yes, as of 8th
September 2010 there is a fee. The processing fee is $4 and once
your application is approved you will be charged a further $10 |
| Q: |
Where do I
apply? |
| A: |
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ |
| Q: |
How long
is my travel authorization valid? |
| A: |
Travel
authorization are generally valid for two years, or until your
passport expires, whichever comes first |
Information taken from
U.S.
Customers & Border Protection website.
Other Websites of
interest:
United States Visas -
www.unitedstatesvisas.gov
UK Passport Agency -
www.ukpa.gov.uk/news/news.asp?intElement=1010
US Embassy -
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