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Travelling to the USA

  • 11-11-2014 10:52am
    #1
    MightyDucks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭


    Do I need to fill out a security form of some sort in order to travel to the US for a holiday?


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  • #2
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,126 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    you need to complete an ESTA...

    https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/


  • #3
    goingnowhere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,292 ✭✭✭goingnowhere


    Assuming you are traveling on a passport from a visa wavier country you need a ESTA. No ESTA, you won't be able to even check in. You must have evidence of an onward or return ticket. As of this week the number of questions on the ESTA has increased

    Otherwise you need to apply for a visa

    And CBP customs declaration must be completed on day of travel at the port of entry


  • #4
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71,184 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    goingnowhere wrote: »
    And CBP customs declaration must be completed on day of travel at the port of entry

    And bringing a pen can make this a lot easier, as they've a habit of not providing any.


  • #5
    The_Wanderer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,064 ✭✭✭The_Wanderer


    goingnowhere wrote: »
    As of this week the number of questions on the ESTA has increased

    Some rather detailed questions as well.

    - Employer Details.
    - Parent Details.
    - Emergency Contact Details.

    While no issue with no. 3 the other two and particularly the first one do seem to be a big brother exercise in intel gathering. While I do love going to the USA I feel that is a lot of detailed info to be handing over.

    The Wanderer.


  • #6
    Luckysasha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,042 ✭✭✭Luckysasha


    Don't you have to fill out something ahead of time online before travelling. Seem to remember having to do this last year as well as filling out the card at the airport.


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  • #7
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71,184 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Luckysasha wrote: »
    Don't you have to fill out something ahead of time online before travelling. Seem to remember having to do this last year as well as filling out the card at the airport.

    Yes, the ESTA as linked in the first reply.


  • #8
    W1ll1s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭W1ll1s


    L1011 wrote: »
    And bringing a pen can make this a lot easier, as they've a habit of not providing any.

    +1 to that


  • #9
    MightyDucks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭MightyDucks


    Thanks for the replys


  • #10
    windowspotter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166 ✭✭windowspotter


    The_Wanderer wrote: »
    Some rather detailed questions as well.

    - Employer Details.
    - Parent Details.
    - Emergency Contact Details.

    While no issue with no. 3 the other two and particularly the first one do seem to be a big brother exercise in intel gathering. While I do love going to the USA I feel that is a lot of detailed info to be handing over.

    The Wanderer.

    None of the above are as galling as being made provide fingerprints! That's the biggest sticking point for me


  • #11
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,795 ✭✭✭Neilw


    What's the API (advanced passanger information)? Got an email from aerlingus stating I have to fill this in before I fly, I've a valid esta until Nov next year.


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  • #12
    Simon Gruber Says
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Simon Gruber Says


    Neilw wrote: »
    What's the API (advanced passanger information)? Got an email from aerlingus stating I have to fill this in before I fly, I've a valid esta until Nov next year.

    You'll find it under Manage Booking on the EI website. Needs passport number and address of where you'll be staying.


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