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Getting into the US
Following a review of security procedures at all airports in the USA, the US Immigration Department has updated its policy on passengers entering the United States using the current Visa Waiver Programme, of which the following countries are participants:
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Andorra
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brunei
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
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Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Monaco
Netherlands (the)
New Zealand
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Norway
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
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There are some exceptions that may exist in regards to the above listed information. For more information on documentation requirements, contact your consulate or embassy for further instructions.
Information regarding the Visa Waiver Programme and visa application procedures is available on the US Embassy´s websites:
The UK: http://www.usembassy.org.uk
The Netherlands: http://netherlands.usembassy.gov/
Germany: http://www.usembassy.de/
Spain: http://www.embusa.es/
France: http://www.amb-usa.fr/
Please contact your Embassy for more information.
U.S. Advises Travelers on Safe, Speedy Entry at Borders
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency is advising foreign visitors to the United States on how best to facilitate their entry into the country.
Check out this link for more information. More information regarding the US visa policy and procedures can be found on:
www.unitedstatesvisas.gov
Machine readable passports
As a general rule European passport holders will only be permitted to enter the United States if they hold a machine readable passport. The majority of 'new style' passports are machine readable, although those issued outside Europe or those not in the new style may not be. Should your passport not be machine readable it will be necessary to either obtain a new passport or to obtain a US visa.
 In addition to this requirement, family groups will be required to obtain individual passports for each person travelling including all children and infants. Should you currently have children on your passport, it will be necessary to either obtain a new passport or to obtain a US visa for the child in question. More information on Machine readable passports can be found here and here.
Exceptions may exist in regards to the above information. For more information on documentation requirements, contact your consulate or embassy.
British Passport Office:
Tel.: 0870 5210410
www.passport.gov.uk
info@passport.gov.uk.
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