ESTA or visa for a French citizen born in Iraq
I am a French citizen (born in irak) but I don't have any Iraqi paper (passport, identity card) and I am not an Iraqi citizen either.
can I still come to the USA? And should I apply for an ESTA?
It's not my first time but now that law changed, I am scared if they tell me something at the airport.
Best Answer
The official answer is: try getting an ESTA.
How is “dual citizen” or “dual national” defined? What if I was born in a country, but never lived there and do not consider myself a national or citizen?
We will make nationality determinations in accordance with U.S. legal standards and practices, not merely by reference to the laws and practices of foreign governments. If an individual believes that he or she is eligible for an ESTA travel authorization, the individual should apply for an ESTA, answer all questions truthfully and accurately, and that individual’s eligibility for an ESTA authorization will be determined in accordance with U.S. law. If you have any questions, please contact CBP at 1-202-344-3710.
And what if you don't get an ESTA? https://www.cbp.gov/faqs/will-change-esta-application-discourage-legitimate-foreign-national-travelers
The new VWP eligibility requirements do not bar legitimate travel to the United States. If a traveler is not granted an ESTA, the traveler will need to obtain a U.S. visa from a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
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Do French citizens need an ESTA?
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP), administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in consultation with the State Department, permits citizens of 38 countries, including France, to travel to the United States for business or tourism for stays of up to 90 days without a visa by applying for an ESTA authorization.Can you get an ESTA if you have been to Iraq?
Travellers that have ever been to Iran or Iraq are not always able to apply for an ESTA. This also holds for travellers that have ever been to Syria, Sudan, Yemen, Libya or Somalia. This concerns trips that were made after 1 March 2011.Does French citizen need visa for USA?
French citizens who intend to visit the United States of America for tourism, transit, or business-related trips of up to 90 days are not required to obtain a visa. Travelers from France can apply for a 2-year visa waiver under the US ESTA authorization instead.Who is eligible for ESTA?
Who is eligible to submit an application? You are eligible to apply for admission under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) if you: Intend to enter the United States for 90 days or less for business, pleasure or transit. Have a valid passport lawfully issued to you by a Visa Waiver Program country.ESTA for Travelers with Multiple Passports or Citizenships
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