ESTA: Electronic System for Travel Authorisation

[ukwdwnut]

You can register for entry to USA via this site (http://www.visitusa.org.uk/visitors/esta.aspx). It removes the need to fill in the green form and will shortly become compulsory. One person can legitimately apply for others.

[disneymom]

does this mean we have to do something else now before we go?

[Slowhand]

does this mean we have to do something else now before we go?
No not yet!
The new system won`t be compulsory until Jan 09. Up to then you carry on as normal with the green visa waiver form which you are given at check in before you board on your outward bound journey.

[ukwdwnut]

you can also use this system too im told

[disneymom]

you can also use this system too im told

so if I do this online I wont need to fill in a green form?

[ukwdwnut]

yes it removes the need to fill it in later, i just need my passport number to finish off the first part so i can carry on

[eeyoreguy]

yes it removes the need to fill it in later, i just need my passport number to finish off the first part so i can carry on

this actually sounds like a good idea if it means less forms on the plane

[ukwdwnut]

this actually sounds like a good idea if it means less forms on the plane

absolutely

you can also have a retina scan at gatwick now too, which im going to do on our trip in a few short weeks ;):p015:

[Ursula]

Ah just found this...