European citizen with layover in United States – what documents do I need?
I'm confused by how the US travel ban apply to layovers.
I have a flight from Papeete (French Polynesia) to Paris on October 4 2020. The flight stops at Los Angeles Airport for 2h30.
I will be travelling with a Belgian passport.
What extra documents do I need?
Best Answer
The travel ban applies to layovers in the same way as it applies to all travellers. Transit for passengers travelling from the Schengen area (or other areas covered by the travel ban) to another area is not permitted (unless they fall into an exempt category). Transit for passengers in the other direction is permitted without any special COVID requirements in effect.
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What documents do I need to transit through USA?
Submit the required documents for US Transit Visas- Completed DS-160 application form. ...
- Your passport which has at least one blank page to be able to affix visa. ...
- One photograph. ...
- Proof of paid transit visa fee.
- Social media details. ...
- Proof that you are allowed to enter the country of your final destination.
Do I need a transit visa for a connecting flight in USA?
ESTA is required in all cases of entering the U.S. Travelers must apply for and receive ESTA even when transiting in the U.S. to a third country without a visa. You must apply for ESTA in any of the following cases: transit, transfer, or stopover (layover).Can I transit through the United States?
Transit (C) visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons traveling in immediate and continuous transit through the United States en route to another country, with few exceptions.Can EU residents travel to the US without a visa?
Certain European countries can enter the US without a visa. However, this is only valid if the trip is for tourism or business purposes. Every European country except Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania, and Croatia can enter the US without a visa. For other European countries, they will only require an ESTA to enter the US.NEW REGULATIONS FOR 2022 - Flying to USA during Covid // Travel Day Vlog Airport
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