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USA: Enhanced Security Requirements

30th September 2008 Under the Visa Waiver Program, all international travellers who wish to travel to the United States from 1st January 2009 are now subject to enhanced security requirements. If you are travelling to the United states from the 1st January 2009, entry requirements have changed and a Visa Waiver Form must be completed and approved at least 72hours prior to departure.

If you do not have approval prior to embarkation you may be denied boarding.

Countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program include:

Andorra
Austria
Australia
Belgium
Brunei
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom

For further information on the Visa Waiver Program and how to proceed with your application please visit the US Department of Homeland Security website: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov

If you hold a passport that is not participating in the Visa Waiver programme, please consult the US Embassy for Visa requirements.

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