Arriving in the US from a non Visa Waiver country
Visa Waiver program means that citizens of certain countries can come to the United States without the need for a visa. Germany is on this list. Poland is not.
A friend of mine has both Polish and German citizenship. He told me, that he always has to fly from Germany to US, if he wants to avoid the requirement of having a visa. Is this true? Does one really have to fly from a visa-free country, to be able to enter without a visa?
Or maybe one has to always use Polish passport when travelling from there, if he is Polish citizen (multiple citizenship)?
Best Answer
No, this is not accurate. I'm from New Zealand and therefore am eligible for the Visa Waiver Program (see list of countries).
In 2010 I flew in from Bogota, Colombia - which is NOT on the list of countries, and it was absolutely fine. They don't care where you came from, only what your passport says.(*)
(*) - note however that this does not prevent a thorough interrogation when travelling on your own from Colombia...
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Can I travel to the US with a waiver?
US Waivers enable a foreign national to travel to the United States with a criminal record that would otherwise render them ineligible to cross the border. A US Travel Waiver requires a person to get fingerprinted in order to obtain their Royal Canadian Mounted Police or RCMP criminal file via Form C-216C.Can foreigners enter the US without a visa?
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP), administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in consultation with the State Department, permits citizens of 40 countries to travel to the United States for business or tourism for stays of up to 90 days without a visa.Which countries can enter US without visa?
As of 2021, nationals of 40 countries and territories are eligible for visa-free entry into the United States under the VWP:- Andorra.
- Australia.
- Austria.
- Belgium.
- Brunei.
- Chile.
- Croatia.
- Czech Republic.
Can European travel to USA without visa?
In most cases, applying for a USA visa is not required. British and Irish citizens, as well as most Europeans, can make use of an ESTA. Applying for an ESTA saves money, time and effort compared to a visa application for the USA.About Visa Waiver Program | How to travel in US without a visa | Visa Waiver Program USA 2021 | DHS
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