Can a South Korean national visiting Canada travel to the United States?
My friend from South Korea is visiting me in Canada. Is it possible for her to get an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) while in Canada, and then visit the U.S. with me by driving across the border?
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She can get an ESTA wherever she can find an internet connection, including in Canada, but she does not need ESTA to cross the land border. I have heard that it makes the crossing smoother, but I've never crossed the land border with a VWP traveler, so I do not know exactly how it works.
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Can a Korean visit the US?
You will only need a travel authorization to access the US, and this can be processed by iVisa.com. iVisa.com can help you to secure your ESTA or Electronic System for Travel Authorization through our simple online service and application form.Do Koreans need visa to enter the US?
Thanks to ESTA, citizens of South Korea can travel to the USA Visa-free.Does South Korea allow international travel?
Yes. * Pre-departure testing required for all inbound travelers to Korea, including those who have been vaccinated. See \u201cQuarantine Information\u201d below for more information. \u2013 The Embassy of the ROK in the USA has information about testing and quarantine requirements for short-term visitors to Korea.How long can South Korean visit us?
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business (visitor visa purposes) for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.CANADA NEW Travel RULES UPDATE | DO NOT Travel to CANADA ❌ (until you watch this video)
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South Korea citizens generally do not require a visa to enter the US, and may enter under the Visa Waiver Program (this presumes she has no relevant criminal convictions/etc).
When entering by land an ESTA is NOT required. Instead she will be required to fill in an I-94W form at the border, be finger printed, and have her photo taken - which will entail a trip into the "secondary" area, although the entire process is really just a formality.
There is a US$6 charge for the I-94W.
To save a little time she can apply and pay for the I-94 in advance on the CBP Website, up to 7 days before crossing the border. She'll still need to go to "secondary" for the photo/fingerprints, but it'll be a little faster.
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