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Visa required for the USA?



essbee

New member
Jan 5, 2005
3,656
I can't seem to get any sense out of anyone. Any help appreciated.

As a UK citizen holding a British passport - and going to the US for business
for 10 days - do I need a visa or ESTA or anything?

Most sites seem to say that the passport is enough.
 












Mr Bridger

Sound of the suburbs
Feb 25, 2013
4,408
Earth
Esta- if you've got a criminal record then start to sweat.
 


Herr Tubthumper

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Jul 11, 2003
59,199
The Fatherland
ESTA and a non-Muslim name.
 


Herr Tubthumper

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Jul 11, 2003
59,199
The Fatherland
Esta- if you've got a criminal record then start to sweat.

You'll then need a visa. One of the ESTA questions is about criminal records.
 




severnside gull

Well-known member
May 16, 2007
24,540
By the seaside in West Somerset
Came through yesterday. I was in the immigration queue behind a guy who (earwigging) had recently been to Libya. I switched queues. I think the guy may still be there :lolol:

Yes need an ESTA. £12 online if I recall
 




Triggaaar

Well-known member
Oct 24, 2005
49,989
Goldstone
I can't seem to get any sense out of anyone. Any help appreciated.

As a UK citizen holding a British passport - and going to the US for business
for 10 days - do I need a visa or ESTA or anything?

Most sites seem to say that the passport is enough.
What colour are you?
 




anygivensunday

Active member
Jul 5, 2012
172
Singapore
ESTA for sure.

I once flew into NY without an ESTA. They were not happy that I had been able to board at Heathrow.
Thought they weren't gonna let me in the country!
 


You will need an Esta. It's $14, about £10.

A quick word of warning. As of 1st April they will only grant an ESTA to electronic passports. These were introduced late 2006 so there is potential for a very small window where you could still have a non electronic (passport with a chip) one.

I hope this helps
 


Herr Tubthumper

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Jul 11, 2003
59,199
The Fatherland
Just lie, the US authorities have no access to UK criminal records other than for terrorism related stuff.

True. It's a weirdly worded question as well, about "crimes of moral turpitude." What exactly does this mean?
 










sydney

tinky ****in winky
Jul 11, 2003
17,736
town full of eejits
I can't seem to get any sense out of anyone. Any help appreciated.

As a UK citizen holding a British passport - and going to the US for business
for 10 days - do I need a visa or ESTA or anything?

Most sites seem to say that the passport is enough.

good luck mohammed.....safe trip...xx all us at the community centre.....innit....!!
 




smudge

Up the Albion!
Jul 8, 2003
7,360
On the ocean wave
Only 10 days? Just ESTA & say it's a holiday, no questions asked on the visa waiver.
I have a C1/D, but over there a lot longer.
 


Herr Tubthumper

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Jul 11, 2003
59,199
The Fatherland
And be prepared for a grilling if you are doing anything remotely abnormal on your trip...like maybe staying in two different places.
 



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