How To Visit The US
Under U.S.
customs law, to travel to the U.S. you must have a valid passport
and a current visa.
Exceptions:
The Visa Waiver Pilot Program (VWPP) lets citizens of certain
countries travel to the U.S. for short periods of time (up to 90 days,
no extensions) without a visa.
Eligible
Countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein,
Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United
Kingdom, and Uruguay
Remember
to bring the following items for a short stay:
- traveler's
checks
- cash
($100-200)
- a credit
card, if you have one
- medicines,
prescription information
- traveler's
insurance, if desired
- international
and foreign driver's license or identification card
If coming
to live or work here. bring:
- the
above items, plus:
- bank
account information, including:
- aba
routing number
- bank
address
- find
out whether there is a "correspondent" bank in the U.S.
-
it may be easier to obtain credit and/or credit cards
- academic
transcripts and diplomas
- your
resume and professional references
- financial
and tax records
- research
moving and shipping costs for your personal belongings - it may be
cheaper to buy the basic items you need when you arrive in the U.S.
Good-quality used cars, furniture, clothing and even electronics can
be obtained readily.
