Do I need a visa for a holiday in the U.S.?

NeRb666 · 11-03-2002 8:42pm #1

I'm going for 2 weeks in may, the embassy just waffled on about something totally boring when I called, so can anyone tell me if I need anything other than my passport to visit there?

Thanks.

davros · 11-03-2002 9:10pm

If you hold an Irish passport, you do not need a visa for a short stay.

See: Visa Waiver

Lister · 11-03-2002 9:30pm

As far as i know once you hold a Irish passport, you only need a Visa if you plan to stay for more than 4 weeks (could be three) or if you plan to work (legally) while in America.

NeRb666 · 11-03-2002 11:43pm

Thanks, a few people told me that already, but obviously your opinions are more worthwhile:D

I'm only going for 2 weeks, not a chance of me doing anything remotely resembling work, just drinking and all the rest.

Victor · 12-03-2002 6:15pm

Just remember that you will need to fill out soem forms at immigration / customs (either in Dublin / Shannon if leaving from Ireland or on the plane if going from somewhere else).

Our man in Havana · 13-03-2002 9:18am

Also, Answer only what you are asked at immigration!

sceptre · 13-03-2002 10:12am

And on the way in the answer to "any fruits or vegetables" is not "oh, great, erm, a bag of apples, two oranges and a bunch of grapes please. Oh, and a cucumber"

EvilGeorge · 13-03-2002 10:29am

I went over last year for 2 weeks , filled in a form we got on the plane before landing in the states, asked a few simple questions and was in the country in a few mins, I'm told that people have to que for ages sometimes but I didnt have this problem.

Do I need a visa for a holiday in the U.S.?

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